Dayton flood maroons man on bus trip story
J. Wittke, on a bus trip, describes rapid Dayton flood conditions from seven to nine feet in a day. Debris, drowning horses, and bodies drifting past the hotel marked the catastrophe as relief trucks and motorized wagons evacuated survivors toward Columbus.
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Highland Avenue
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Wittke
Weat
Ohio
Dayton
Sieet
Gill
Mr. Wittke
Columna
Columbus
Thie City
Mr. Withe
Methodist Speaker to Preach at First M E Church
The Pier of the Christian Advocate will supply the pulpit at morning and evening services next Sunday through George Peck Eckman D D editor of the Christian Advocate Mel aion of a Methodist minister and graduate of Wesleyan University Drew Theological Seminary Eckman has led Pauls Church in New York City for 16 years He was elected editor of Christian Advocate at the 1912 General Conference in Minneapolis He will discuss the great work and progress in the morning and the evening sermon will be Mak e of one s self with emphasis on self improvement and interest for the people
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Christian Advocate
First Metho- Episcopal Church
George Peck Eckman
D.D
The
Christian Advo
Melaion
Wesleyan University
Drew Theological Seminary
M Bes
Paul's Church
New York City
Westfield Plans Prolonged Dog Proclamation For Safety
Westfield mayor calls a Saturday meeting to aid flood and cyclone victims. Citizens, church committees, and local groups organize drives with Red Cross support, collecting clothing and supplies. A rabies scare prompts a town proclamation to destroy stray dogs by June 1 if unmuzzled.
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Evans
Messrs. Butler and
Carney
Board of Health
Inspector Carney
B. Wite Randolph
Mate! Board of Health
Westfield
Weatfield
Moving Pictures in Religious Work at Flaggs Theatre
A record crowd attended a Sunday night service by Baptists and Congregationalists at Flaggs Weatfield Theatre. Rev. C J Greenwood led the opening sermon and appeal for Ohio flood relief raising $30.44. Dr Loomis gave an illustrated talk “Mountains as Preachers” with vivid films. Next Sunday Greenwood will present “From Prison to a Throne” with illustrated hymns.
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Baptista
Congregationalists
Flagg
Weatfield Theatre
C. J. Greenwood
Ohio
Loomis
GC. J.greenwood
Woman Suffragists Hold Informal Westfield Meeting
A preliminary meeting for forming a Woman's Suffrage Organisation was held at 81 Elm Street in Westfield. Attendees planned a Tuesday 3 PM session to elect officers and hear a speaker as a campaign plan and future activities take shape.
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Westfield
Elm Street
Weatfield
Banquet date reset for April 15 at South Side Station unveiling
The Board of Trade banquet date was moved to April 15. Three speakers will address diners Gov Fielder of New Jersey Lieut Richard Hobson of Alabama and W G Beeler of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The event honors the opening of the new South Side station with about 850 plates expected and railroad officials invited.
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Board of Trade
Gov. Fielder
New Jersey
Richard Hobson
Alabama
W. G. Beeler
N. J
New South Side
Board of Trade Committee
Sunday School Athletic League Organized
The Sunday School Athletic League was formed at a First Baptist church meeting with officers elected from five participating Sunday schools. Officers include President R. Martin, First VP Alex Hunt, Second VP Henry Bourne, Third VP George Delatour, Secretary Donald Pearsall, Treasurer D. Gilmartin. A constitution committee was named with H. Gilmore, J. Bilott, H. Welch, C. Ewing, W. Reese and F. Traynor. Grounds committee members are President and H. L. Rockbill. reports due next Tuesday.
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First Baptist Church
R. Martin
Presbyterian
Alex. Hunt
Baptist
Henry Bourne
Congregational
George Delatour
Episcopal
Donald Pearsall
Methodist
D. Gilmartin
Holy Trinity
Auction Sale Notice Read
Auctioneer ad advised readers to page 4 for details on a Deo set sale and warned readers they may regret missing the event.
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Deo
Wn. A
Geborb
Amy
Hobson to Lecture in Westfield on April 16
Hon Richard P Hobson, hero of the Merrimac, will speak in Westfield on April 16, arranged by Congressman Tuttle and the Board of Education. The event follows a Westfield Choral Society concert and will feature reserved seats for invited guests and tickets for the public.
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Washington School
Ihs
Board of Acation
Westfelé Choral Society
Alfred M. Beat
A. A. Moser
Dempsey
Congressman Tuttle
Hos
Richard P. Hobson
Congress
Sixth
Alabama
Westfield
Hobson
Merrimac
Social Centre Dance Planned at Washington School
The Board of Education permits a Washington School dance on Friday April 8 hosted by the Woman's Club. A committee of young ladies will arrange the event with chaperones from the club Special Work Committees. Dushanek's orchestra will play and light refreshments served. no admission fee. If successful, a Social Centre will host future dramatics musicals and dances.
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Board of Education
Woman's Club
Washington School
Dushanek
Reception for Mr and Mrs Salter Storrs Clark
A reception at the Congregational church honored Mr and Mrs Salter Storrs Clark on the eve of their extended European tour. The event was hosted by the Congregational Men's Club and the Women's Association with musical solos, readings, and violin selections.
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Albert Taylor Ewen
L. B. Ewen
Loomis
Clark
Woman's Association
Sturgis
Merchants' Association Banquet Planned at Mooney's Hotel
The Merchants' Association has arranged a banquet to be held tomorrow evening at Mooney's Hotel with President Hutchinson serving as toastmaster.
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Merchants’ Association
Mooney
Hutchinson
Mens Club Meeting at St Pauls Episcopal Church
The Men's Club of St Pauls Episcopal Church will meet at Mr M B Newcomb's residence on Tim Street this evening for a business session followed by an entertainment featuring professionals. All members are urged to attend. Also notice Hatchling Baye bargains in Mr Taverner's ad on page 4.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
M. B. Newcomb
Tim Street
Professionalis
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