List of Conscripts on File with Local Clerk
Copies have been made of the Mat of Knox county young men eligible for transcription by the local draft board. One forwarded to Provost Marshal Crowder in Washington, another to the Advocate Attorney in Columbus, with two retained there. One file is open for public information at H. C. Devin, clerk of the board, and may be examined at any time.
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Knox County
Marshal Crowder
Washington
Torney
Columbus
H.C. Devin
Funeral of Mrs Hannah Hott Held in Columbus and Commercial Point
The funeral of Mrs Hannah Bartlet Hott, widow of Mathlin Hott aged about 62, was held at her home in Columbus and a service was conducted Sunday at Commercial Point where she had formerly lived. She had resided here nearly 22 years and died after long illness. Mrs Hott was born Hannah Bartlet in Knox county and lived there in earlier years.
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Columbus
Hannan Bartlett Hott
Dear
Win
Commercial Point
Hott
Thin City
Holt
Mathlin Hott
Hannah Bartlet
Knox County
Eyait
Johnstown Church Flag Raising Draws Regional Crowd
A large turnout in Johnstown yesterday celebrated a flag raising at the church on the hillside. Attendees from nearby Mt Vernon joined locals for the patriotic event as Rev. O'Brien Velie led the program amid improved ceremony despite weather and disruptions.
Preparedness and Power Prosperity in Wartime and Peace
Fragmented OCR text references wealth and power tied to preparedness, mentioning a money loan scheme and a company in Muskin, Ohio. It cites an asset figure of $14,500 and dates around 22 Weer Gay, with unclear names and locations. The item reads like a historical ad or notice for a loan company.
Ruth Mercer Wins First Prize in City Essay Contest
Ruth Mercer won first prize in a city essay contest conducted amid wartime school activities. Several entrants competed as the Fourth ward Children’s program honored Mercer for the highest grade with a coveted prize and public commendation to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mercer
B Houder Slammed by Glass on windshield incident
Harry Walton riding with Ernest Burner on North Bandurly reel Sunday afternoon sustained a shoulder cut from a sliver of glass when the windshield shattered in the BD automobile accident. Both cars appeared undamaged and no injuries beyond the minor cut were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Walton
Ernest Burner
Nile
Vane
Potatoes pricier here than many nearby cities
Newark Advocate surveyed central Ohio prices to compare Newark with neighbors amid high costs. Vernon area led potato prices at 10 cents per peck, while Coshocton posted the lowest overall prices. other staples varied across Newark and nearby markets including Columbus and Zanesville.
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Ohio
Newark
Vernon
Mit
Coxshonin
Delaware
Zunowville
Columbus
Zanesville
Columbis
Think Alex Aided Hubert Escape Case Tangle
The report outlines an arrest of Alex Ludsig Wik at the Hote ik Polio Sunday amid accusations of aiding his brother Hubert Lending of Mt Vernon. Details describe prior escape attempts and a second escape last week during a handcuffing incident, with Lancaster officials involved.
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Alex Ludsig
Naples
Havinie
Thbert Lending
Mt Vernon
Alex Ie
Lancaster
Fielale
Senki Hubert
Cleveland Y M C A and Oberlin Business College Alliance
The Cleveland Y M C A and the Oberlin Business College report a strong alliance to train young people for business and commercial roles. They offer thorough instruction, aiming at advancement and better job readiness for graduates in northern Ohio and beyond.
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Cleveland Y. M. Cc. A
Oberlin Business College
Jon
Ohio
Obertin Busines College
Wiley Dernier
Maetiy
Gleaners Club July 4 Program With Local Guests
Society notes describe a July 4 gathering by the Hewlah Gleaners with a pleasant program led by the clogy Rey Allen who spoke on a Ted framework. A food ware was held July 1 at the Critchfield store with Mr and Mrs 8 T Allen and daughter Helen among attendees. The Gleaners Will meet in August with Mrs Charles Shellonbarger.
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Bangs Gleaners
Sheffer
Hewlah
Allen
Critchfield
T Allen
Helen
Myatt
Mie Byte
Mid
Kost
Extraordinary tale from a troubled day in Baltimore
A garbled report from Baltimore describes a distressed man claiming to be a good child’s savior amid confusion and unclear details. The fragment mentions a dubious figure and evokes a sense of concern over a troubling event.
Skunk Sightings Stir Monroe Township Report
A local youth recounts a skunk encounter in Monroe township with repeated mentions of odor and danger. The account notes skunk prevalence near the county area, the witness’s cautious reaction, and plans for future trips to the same locale.
Offal Profits in Hog Processing Detailed by Carroll
Joseph M. Carroll reports to Country Gentleman on hog byproducts and their value. Meat yields 60 percent of live weight after losses, with 17 percent lost to dressing and processing. Edible byproducts include liver, kidneys, tongues, hearts, and blood products. Nonedible byproducts fuel glue, fertilizer, soap, and other goods. The article covers the shift to offal revenue and the diverse uses of hog parts in food, industry, and manufacturing.
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Hale
Fortinger
Joseph M. Carroll
Proving It and The Bunke Game in Local Debate
An editor remarks on a local politician with a biting stance about truth and humor. The piece reflects on ethical choice, public speech, and the role of press in political life, urging readers to do good whenever possible and avoid harm when it cannot.
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Lin
Ankenytown News Items From Berlin Township
Ora Long and family near Bellville and James Keefer families spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gaye Lord Fulton. Elizabeth Beal spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs James Guthrie. Roy and Mrs Brubaker visited with their parents. Zora Montgomery return from Manchester College Indiana. Mervin Kirkpatrick and Mollie Jackson visited Mr and Mrs O J Work. The Grab and Grott families attended Owl Crook Sunday school event. Lester Heisey held sales at Church of the Brethren next Sunday. George Leonard and family spent Sunday with them. Lochida Beathicker, visiting western states, returned home Saturday. Mahala Swank fell from a chair and injured a shoulder last week.
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Elizabeth Beal
Mra
James Guthrie
Roy Phillips
J.J. Brubaker
Zora Montgomery
Manchester College
Indiana
Kirkpatrick
Mollie Jackson
Vernon
O. J. Work Fain
Tanae Grab
David Grott
Aden Grubb
Near Johnstown
Owl Crook
Lester Heisey
Mana
Brethres
George Leonard
Proderioltown
Lochida Beathicker
Mahala Swank
Happy Valley social notes mark visits and returns
Mr and Mrs Car Nachtigal of New York visited nearby friends and have returned home. Mrs Daisy Paxton of Zanesville returned after days with her parents Mr and Mrs J C O’Walker. Miss Ruth Hletcher spent time with Mr and Mrs M J Pletcher of Democracy. Grangers of Monroe met Abs G O Paine and family with ice cream and cake after the meeting. Alva Ryan and son of Martinsburg passed through on business after attending Amity homecoming. Mrs Mary Jacollet has returned home.
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J. Nachtigal
Ee N.Y
Daisy Paxton
Zanesville
Misa Ruth Hletcher
Mrs. M. J. Pletcher
Democracy
Grangers
Monroe Granke J
Abs
G. O. Paine
Ryan
Alva
Martinshure
Severn
Amity
Mary Jacollet
Sunday social notes from Chicago and area society
The fragment outlines visits and gatherings across Chicago and nearby households. Mentions include Mrs J C Ondecker hosting, Sterling Braddock and Misenda Maker with Mr and Mrs Floyd Paige, Miss Cecelia Dowds visiting Miss Mabel Johnson, and the Ladlow infantary society meeting postponed due to the removal of Mr Wilkin. Also notes corn plowing and hay prep with wives mentioned, and visits by Miss Minnie Baker of Monroe Center.
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Chicago
J. C. Ondecker
Sterling Braddock
Misenda
Floyd Paige
Cecelia Dowds
Mabel Johnson
Ladlow
Ebenexer
Pike
Wilkin
Mes
Mary
Fletchier
Otto Perkins
Mr. Vernon
Minnie Baker
Monroe Center
Huge Fleet of Airplanes Would Overwhelm German Army
A wartime advocate argues for an immense air fleet to dominate the Western Front. He asserts air power directs artillery and blind enemy cannons, proposing a vast aerial swarm to raid military camps and depots, enhancing aviator safety and enemy destruction.
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Germany
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Monument Square
Mrs
Hannah Hott
Johnstown Church
Coshocton
Alex
Hubert
Ociety Notes
Webster
Skunk
Monroe Township
Hele
Tibet
Wien
Sania
NS. Webster
Lim
Toy Monroe Township
Packers
Nicoly
Pat
John
Boston Transcript
Licking Creamery Company
Elgin
the Licking Creamery CO
Bellville Creamery
Lexington Creamery
Ankenytown
Berlin
Ora Long
Bellville
James Keefer
Gaye Lord Fulton
Happy Valley
Corning
Conaphor
Bogardus & Company
West Side
5. G. Taggart
J. W. Taggart
South Main
Tong Ume
Charles Bischoff
Wilmot Sperry
George O. Squier
Signa
U. S. Av
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