Council Takes A Long Vacation And Deals With Armory Lease
The city council adjourned until the second Monday in September due to heat and delayed action on leasing the armory to the Uniform Bank of the Knights of Pythias. A committee will extend investigations, while sidewalk issues and curb obstruction near gutters drew discussion but no formal decision.
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Pouca Trentinee
Conmittes
Armory
Councilan Ruskings
Nights of
Vythias
Hatchet Head Wounds Ringwalt In Workplace Accident
Theodore Ringwalt suffered a severe forehead laceration when a hatchet head shattered during metal work on Monday afternoon. A fragment also struck Ringwalt's hand, causing a cut. The patient received initial care and was later taken to a local physician for further treatment.
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Theodore Ringwalt
Smigwalt
Annie
Noonday Luncheon Ofc Postponed By Battery Constraints
The weekly noonday luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce is postponed due to battery conditions. Men vaccinated and inoculated on Saturday are unfit for strenuous marching and will be assigned to lighter duties until the core armies are recalled.
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Chamber of Commerce
Greer resigns as director of Wiret National Bank
Announcement Tuesday at the formation of a vacancy in the board of directors of Wiret National Bank. Greer will be succeeded by LP Orontey, elected to fill the vacancy.
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Greer
BANK
JM. Greer
Wiret National Bank
LP Orontey
Woman Crowns in Water Only Three Inches Deep
A late Sunday car crash near Loudonville, in which four people rode home from Akron, left a married woman drowned in a ditch containing only three inches of water. Rev. J. A. Long and a friend aided at the scene and helped place the body in an ambulance from Loudonville.
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Hig Prairie
L. C. Wagoner
Bridge
Menton Runbury
Mr. Long
Loudonville
Long
Boy's Arm Broken When Buggy Upset Near North Liberty
A 10 year old boy, Dale Kimpon, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Kimpon, was riding a buggy down a hill near North Liberty when the buggy swerved off the road. His arm fractured near the elbow was not discovered until the next morning during a hospital examination at Mt Vernon hospital.
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North Liberty
Here
Dale
Walter Kimpon
Mt Vernon
Locals Note Visits and Family News Across Town
Albert Clow of Lexington visited here last Monday. Duke Tracy 16 spending this week with his mother Mrs Charles Engle. Mrs Hugh Buxton has returned from Mt Vernon hospital much improved. Quite a few from this place attended the funeral of Mr Robert Glasgow of Mt Vernon Saturday. Mrs Selera Drake and son John are fortnighting with friends at Berea and Rocky River. Mrs John Ralston improving slowly after two weeks at Mt Vernon hospital. Loren Critchfeld of Delaware here on business recently. Sunny Ride Berry farm reports harvesting an enormous crop of strawberries and raspberries. Walter Sims and wife of Nashville guests of Harley Sims last Sunday. Dr Plathner and Harley Sims were business visitors at the county seat last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Clow
Lexington
Duke Tracy
Charles Engle
Hugh Buxton
Mt. Vernon
Robert Glasgow
Selera Drake
John
Berea
Rocky River
John Ralston
Mt Verna
Loren Critchfeld
Delaware
Mr. Platner
Sunny Ride
Walter Sims
Nashville
Harley Sims
Dr. Plathner
Divorce sought for second time in common pleas court
Mrs Bite Wolfe again seeks a divorce from Wilton Le Wolfe in the common pleas court claiming cruelty and repeated absences. She requests a temporary injunction to protect her property and permanent alimony with final divorce. Attorney Lyman Sapp represents the plaintiff.
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Bite Wolfe
Wilton le Wolfe
Wolfe
Caroumaels
Teny
Sappi
Bult
Common Pleas Court
Lyman Tanger
B.C. Deeley
BO. Sapp
Plancut
Lewis Mickley
Jane Mickley
George Mickley
A. J. Workmans
Emich Returns to Columbus with 35 Enlistments
Recruiting officer Albert C. Emich arrived in Columbus with 6 enlistments from Knox County and Mt. Vernon after a nine month effort. He began his campaign November 3, 1916, meeting many locals and noting Battery HW’s recruitment impact. Emich said plans were indefinite and he would report to Columbus headquarters.
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United States Army
Albert C. Emich
Columbus
Knox County
Mt. Vernon
Omoer Kratch
Bmiteh
Regnar
Himich
Salvation Army Fraternal Meeting Through McCardle Family
McCardle family hosts Salvation Army work session at Mt Vernon We Wednesday night. Attendees from the Vil Value Mission attend as organizers, with plans for appeals and support activities in Gambier and surrounding areas. The event aims to stimulate ongoing service and fundraising for Salvation Army campaigns in the community.
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Vernon Jen Wikentine
Prem Watt
Tie Hall
Weet Gambier Nivert Wed
Wight
Batu Hay
English Tommy Presents Shoes to Local Man
An English Tommy’s wartime shoes were donated to a local man after his service in France. Exhibited in England, the pair survived ten months in trenches, showing wear on knobs and plates but nearly pristine leather. The 3 pounds 1 ounce footwear drew astonishment from viewers noting comfort despite their weight.
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Tommy
Job Benning
France
Meg
Hin Hoh
Marky Batilek
Meo
Mei
Brinig
England
I Knelish
Irmnine
Harrick
Brnning
de White
Weir
Community notes from Centerburg area residents
Centerburg area residents are listed with visiting relatives and friends from Wapakoneta Columbus Cleveland Detroit Pittsburgh Akron Cardington New Albany Perrin, plus a note on the completed bulking cement platform at the Pennsylvania station. Local attorney Homer A Kaney and Chilleothe cantonment camp foreman Frank H Snyder are mentioned, with carpenters and a guest from Columbia staying with the Murray family.
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Thrish
Wapakoneta
Hunday
J. A. Boane
Columbus
J. A. Peart
Litle Son
Cleveland
JL. M
Hurley ‘Thomas
Kirkeraville
Mia
Mildred Price
Jehron
Harold Fowler
Detroit
A. L. van Horn
Pittsburgh
T. R. Jacobs
Millwout
Lambere Fowles
Akron
LN. Howley
Mabel Cow
Pindlay
Meo. FC
Bishop
New Albany
Worline
Cardington
Pennsylvania Station
J.B. Hagen
Homer A. Kaney
Toledo
Frank H. Snyder
Chilleothe Army
Chillleothe
Mike
Parker Todhamier
Columbia
Mra. A. L. Murry
Thin City
Review of Fort Benjamin Harrison BYS drill Aug 10
A chaotic Fort Benjamin Harrison drill described by BYS cadets with fencing, evasive commands, and missteps as officers attempt to control groups. Reports mention cadets Dai Tad and others facing improvised challenges and a tense atmosphere during training camp close.
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Fort Benjamin Harrigon
Suni
Tyne
Mall
Marek
Jenneise
Fragmentary notes of an 1860s mining disaster report
Fragmented OCR text describes a mine incident with references to a major Darriw, a 600 yard remen, and a pit event. Mentions a governor and officials, a postponed meeting, and confusing dialogue about a casualty and rescue. Names and places are garbled but indicate a historic mining accident with official inquiry context.
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Fiewnman Mat
Ohio
Gambier Honors New and Old Soldiers
Nearly a hundred Gambier residents attended a reception and parade honoring members of Batters B from Gambier, drafted men, Civil War veterans, and other veterans. The event featured brief remarks by Mayor Reeves and others, with entertainment by local residents and veterans present at the college park.
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Gambier
Pionté
Gane Wer
Af Gambier
College Fark
Poyim Hattery EB
Clifford Beck
Lawrence Aven
Harold Stogie
Alice Mhenalies
Harsh Parhier
Sachsen
TB March
Wtauroding
Matthews Antonies
William (Archate Fir Wo P. Reeves
Rey Jr. Russell
Alva Harriet N. Sherwood
P. W. Blake
Dy William Poster Peltor
Towels and Mayor’s Request Dominates Local Discourse
A disrupted and garbled notice centers on a request involving towels and the mayor. The fragment mentions a towel request linked to municipal issues, with unclear references to individuals and events, and hints at a political or ceremonial context. The text is largely unreadable, offering minimal concrete facts.
Births and Family Notices From local page
Fragmented OCR records list births with names and relations, mentioning Mr and Mrs and extended families. The text references a Monday birth, a gentleman named Blair Veron, and other familial items with scattered phrases and misreads.
Treat Your Catarrh With Blood Purifier Now
An ad urges readers to cleanse the blood of catarrh germs with Sy the great blood purifier. It claims to reach the disease at its roots and remove sprays and douches. Readers are advised to write for information and expert medical advice.
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S. Sy
Mete Co
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Council
Uniform Rank
Ringwalt
OFC
J. A. Long Views
Ashland County
North Liberty Lad
Howard
Mrs. Wolfe
A.B. Davis
WB. Payne
Hornbridge
Pleasant Township
William
Heatly
Grace I Cook
George
Harter
J.P
William A. Smith
William R.ith
Pleasant
Emich
Salvation Army
McCardle
J. L. Beining
Centerburg
Hililar Township
March
Fort Bernaridy
Gin Kertarky
Indiana
Ty Aintien
Hlanley
Reauehy
Goodvich
Tadi
Law and Order
Rowel
Jiri
Sonia
Tina
Ernest
Macial
Thermos
Diane
East Pleas
Volitahus Beate
Blair Veron
Mienger
Nother
Man
Fisk Tires
B. E. Salisbury & CO
Spearman & Lepley
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