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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-05-16

You girls who have been left behind,
aren't you proud of your sweethearts,
your brothers and relatives who are
engaged in fighting for their country
and yours? Have you taken any pains
to let the world know your feelingsi
1t inspires others If they know that
their friends are doing something and
they are not. If you proclaim to the
people that your dearest are fighting,
it will arouse the spark of patriotism
that is in every breast. One of the
most novel methods of showing how
proud you are of the boys is to wear
the service belt, as shown in this pho
tograph. -Four stars decorate her belt,
for a brother, relatives and a sweet
heart.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-05-16

Mr.. Tollmann of Toledo was a
guest at the Ray Zachman home
Sunday.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-05-16
Additional Local.
WANTED-Dressmaker at the
Miami Children s Home.

Miami Children s Home.
WANTED - Second hand
baby crib in good repair. Leave
word at Journal Office. 13as
Mr.. Tollmann of Toledo was a
guest at the Ray Zachman home
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hoffman
left Monday for ten days visit
in Washington, ID. G.
FOR SALE or RENT l acre
of fine land with fruit of all kinds
with a 4 room cottage only 4 blocks
from school house. Bargain if taken
at once. Inquire Journal Office.
Impure blood runs you down-makes
you an easy victim for disease. For
pure blood and sound digestion-Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. AT all drug stores
Price, $125.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Griss had
as Sunday guests Mr.. and Mrs. III.
E. Rechner of Toledo, the parents
of Mrs. Griss.
DIR. and Mrs. I'll. Roether and
Miss Julia Roether were Sunday
afternoon guests at the Geo.
Roether home in Toledo.
Mrs. G. l.. Miner of Fayette,
Ohio, who has been visiting her
daughter Mrs. Herbert Sawyer, re-
turned home the first of the week
FOR SALE cheap, if taken at
once, Drop Head Sewing Machine,
good as new, also Good Oak Dresser.
Inquire Journal office. If
Mrs. Dora Sandoe Bachman
and son Richard of Columbus, O.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. Karl and
daughter Dorothy of Toledo were
Sunday guests at the Robert
Mauer home.
Misses Addie Murphy and
Myrtle Lay of Toledo and Miss
Lucy Lauman of Ft. Wayne Ind.
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Lauman.
Mr.. and Mrs, Chas. Lober had
as Sunday guests Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Schneider and children Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Coconair and child
ZEN, Miss Emma and Clara Lober,
Addie Shipman ahd Fred Lober.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hoffman
left Monday for a ten days visit
in Washington, d. G.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-05-16

WANTED - Second hand
baby crib in good repair Leave
word at Journal Office. 13as
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-05-16
SAVES BOYS LIFE; is SUED
Youths Claim for $4,000 Against Fa.
nous Surgeon, Not Allowed
by Jury.

New York.-Fifteen years ago DR..
Edward Kellogg, noted surgeon, per-
formed an operation on William Perl
man which saved the boys life. Perl
man, however, lost two toes as result
of the operation. Later he sued the
surgeon for $4,000 damages.
A jury has just decided that Perl
man, who is now twenty-five years old,
II net entitled " DAMAGES.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-05-16
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate of Jacob Davis, Decease,

Estate of Jacob Davis, Deceased.
C. A. Lucas has been appointed ano
qualified as Administrator of the
estate of Jacob Davis, late of Wood
County, Ohio, deceased. Dated this
9Th day of May, A. D. 1918.
B. C. BISTLINE,
Probate Judge of Said County.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-05-16
A. ]. WITZLER

Raise a crop and help the Gov
ernment. If you have not plow
use spade. Don't forget to raise
pig.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
CHARLES W. MCKENZIE
WRITES TO HIS MOTHER
FROM CAMP UPTON

Private Charles Walter Mckenzie,
of the dth railway ordnance repair un-
it. at Camp Upton. Long Island, has
written the following letter to his
mother in this city:
Upton l.. l., N. V. Oct. 5, 1918.
My Dear Mother:
arrived o. X. and am feeling. just
fine and hope this will find you the
same. We arrived here at $3.50 last
night. They gave us glad send off
at Aberdeen. They had the band out
for us, and when we left they played
"Ovcr there" The night before we
left they had a big supper for US
mashed potatoes, celery, cold slaw and
two kinds of meat. salmon and beef.
ice cream and cake. bananas and ap.
pies. The hall was all decorated. After
we had finished our supper they pass.
ed the cigarttes and cigars.
Both of the captains gave a short
talk.
On the way to Upton the Red Cross
gave us cigarettes, hot coffee and ham
sandwiches
We didn't get to sec much of New
York as we went under two rivers.
We may be here two weeks or maybe
longer. There are soldiers from all ov.
er U, s.. but haven't run across any
from Ohio.
When we left Aberdeen we wrote on
our car "On Our Way to Berlin; feed
us. and We Will Bring Back the Kais
er!" The train took us from the
grounds to Aberdeen. and we waited
there for the fast mail train TO New
York. We had to wait about one houl
and half, and just before the train
pulled in the captain stepped IN and
said that we were ordered back to the
grounds. But just as the train pulled
in he said "go' and you ought to have
heard us yell for we were the first to
leave the post.
How are all of the folks in Mt. Yer.
non? suppose everything is rather
dead
They say that this is the longc It
camp in the U. S.. and believe it.
Well, mother, will close for thi.;
Time as | have told you all the news.
Your son.
CHARLES w. Nick KENZIE,
4th Railway Ordnance Repair.
Camp Upton. L. l., N. Y.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
LEGAL NOTICE

Zulu Welsh. residing at Sterling;
Rice. county, Kansas, and Bessie
Wainer. residing at Hutchinson, Reno
county, Kansas, will take notice that
on the 9Th day OF September, 1918,
Samuel G.. Berry filed his petition and
other relief. in She Court, of Common
Pleas of Knox County. Ohio, against
the above named parties and Others,
praying for the partition of 7O-acrc
tract oil land situated in Liberty town!
ship, Knox county, Ohio. being part
of Lot No. 13. in the First Quarter Of
the Sixth Township. 14th Range, iit
said County and State. of which ont
Pcarce Mayors and one Emma j. Ma.
gers died seized
: The above named defendants are
required to answer ON or before the
9th day Of November. a. ID. 1918, or
Judgment may be taken against them.
49, e. SAMUEL C. BERRY,
Bert o. Evans. Attorney for Plaintiff,
9-f7.24; 01,S.15,22% =
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
EMPLOYERS MEET.
SELECT MEMBER
OF LABOR BOARD
Employees Of City Alsc To
Elect A Representative
Soon

In compliance with the request of
the government, employers of labor
met at the Chamber of Commerce Fri
day evening and elected Il represent.
ative for the county labor board.
Clyde G. Conlcy was the unani.
nous choice of the employers OF labor
as the member of this importam
board
At the meeting Friday evening an
employers advisory committee was
also named. This committee consists
of Rex M. Lamb, James S. McCrack.
in, +. b. Zieg and l.. A. Culbertson.
The employees of the city viii also
hold Il meeting in few days and
elect Il representative for the county
labor board. The two members of
the board will then prepare list Of
- names. consisting of Mt. Vernon
citizens, to be forwarded to the de.
partment at Columbus. From this list
one person will be selected to be the
third member of the county labor
board.
II will be the duty oG the labor
board to pass upon persons coming
under the work or fight" order Of the
government,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15

liam G. Scribner, the following letter:
Dear william:
Your good letter and card OF Aug.
% received Sept. II. Very glad 10 get
your letter and to be remembered on
my 2jth anniversary Of entering this
old world. Was remembered by many
of my old friends over there in the
best little burg in the United states.
was certainly glad to get an account
of the doings in the block where !
worked for several years
AS, fer happenings over here, some
will have to be told in days to come.
but we have quite time with
French. Nothing goes to prove it
more plainly than when we attemp,
to drive these horses. The French art
not as modest as the Americans.
Strange things are done, and customs
are very queer.
Brother is still with "E", also w.
Huntsberry and skinny O'Bryan.
who is corporal, you know,
How you knew my birthday ! don't
know, but | certainly appreciate it.
Tell all the North Main street vet.
erans that the boys from Knox arc
for knock out.
| have remembered YOU to all tho
follows | have seen. They're 4 plucky
and highlifpd lunch Cnnd luck and
success to you.
Your friend,
JOHN BREECE
Guv MORE Rni16s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
COMMUNICATIONS
WHOSE DEBT is 1T?

Editor Banner:
The aristocratic dwellcrs of East
Gambler street were knocked out OF
their accustomed placidity of domcan.
or by an order from Mr.. Gates, to
stand, or proceed at once to his official
palace and deliver at 81 cents per foot.
on their prctcntious possessions for
what? Cleaning and Sprinkling," the
order reads.
Hunting up their tax receipts they
find they have paid what was demand.
ed from former assessment.
Upon anxious inquiry it develops
that the present council determines
to pay off a debt incurred by former
council.
Dare we ask what that debt was,
and who authorized it?
Now, if the old council borrowed
money illegally let the defunct mem.
bers be compelled. individually, to pay
for their imprudence or better still,
call upon the High Cock O'Lorims who
rushed an order for tax upon the
property to be placed upon the tax
duplicate to settle their account.
The committee petitioning council
claimed that the minority who protest
ed against this tax, were women who
were incompetent to judge what is
best for the city and always adverse
to improvements"
Now let the III. c. o. l.. sQuirm out
of it if they can, if not pay up and
with the lesson learned try not to
elect any moro asses to represent the
city.
X Y IL
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
.suy MORE Bonds -
CLARENCE BERRY WRITES
OF THE FLU EPIDEMIC
AT CAMP SHERMAN, OHIO

Clarence Berry, writing from Camp
Sherman to his father. S. G. Berry,
gives an account of the Spanish infiu.
en.a epidemic in camp. His letter
follows:
Alive and kicking. Feeling fine
and the worst of ii Is over. If every.
thing goes along as well as IL has.
expect to be out of quarantine before
long. ] understand that one or two
Knox county boys have gone west"
Too bad, but we were lucky.
II looked bad, yes, very bad, for u
while, but will say that IL it had not
been for some of us older harder
mon, especially in this company of
mine, some of the newer men would
have gone west"
In conjunction with cur group med
ical CORPS we. being one of the frs,
companies in camp to get the disease
fought it like demons, and am proud
TO say we have the smallest death
record of any company in Camp Shcr
man.
Everything that could be done was
done all over camp. Everything mil
itary was abandoned, the government
figuring that the saving of lives was
the most important thing just now.
Received the papers and enjoyed
them very much. Also got nice Red
Cross sweater today. II was IA dandy
CI "A ARENIcE
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
THE GERMAN PRESS
CHANGES ITS FORCE
Since The Victorious Drive Of
The Entente
Allies

LONDON. Sept. 10 - Correspond
cncc OF The Associated Press) - An
amazing change in the tone of the Ger
man rulers and the German press. re.
sulting from the victorious drive OF the
Entente allies is noted here. Contrast
cd with their warlikc declarations last
Spring when the Germans were max
ing their victorious drive, recent ut
tcrances of Emperor William and
Crown Prince Frederick are mildcr
and regarded here as betraying their
uncasiness and fear now when the for
tunes Of war are going against them.
AS illustrating this Emperor William
said in April and May:
"The world war cannot terminate in
any other manner than by the corn
plete victory of Germany over all her
enemies. The last few months have
title to the strong peace which shall
brought us successes which justify our
open roads to victorious German com.
merce.'
In July. after the great drive on the
Marine. the future looked less roseate
to Wilhelm for he said: THE worst
days of this war are still in store for
Germany"
In September. after the Allies had
hurled back the German invaders and
were breaking through the Hindenburg
line, the situation apparently looked
serious to the Emperor, for he said:
"J'he German people are fully aware
of the gravity of the present strug-
gle which will decide its future
Crown Prince Frederick put no lim-
it on his warlike aspiratio in Sep.
tember 1917. He said then: with
scorn our enemie thrust back our of.
fered hand of peace. The sword must
continue its bloody work until our
foes are compelled to adopt another at.
titude."
BY September of this year. however.
the crown prince was willing to con
ceGe that Gcrmany's enemies should
be permitted to live. lie said:
81 have never taken the view that
we would crush our enemies. consid.
er it moreover not desirable that our
enemies should be annihiliated he
cause there is room enough in this
world for all nations"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
GETS STIFF FINE FOR
RUNNING AuT0DRuNK
Sill Murphy Enter, Plea OF
Guilty; Companion
Fined <ts

rH - -
After entering g plea of guilty to 4
charge of operating an automobile in
intoxicated condition. man. giving
his name as Elill Murphy was fined
s2o and costs Saturday morning by
Mayor Bair Another man, giving his
name as Clarence Lemasters. who
was with Murphy. was charged with
intoxication and upon entering plea
of guilty. was fined s. and costs by
the mayor.
Murray and Lcmasters were found
by Patrolman McElroy in a vacant lOt
at the end of East Burgess street,
with their automobile. Both, when
arrsigned. paid their fines and were
released. CO.,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
News Of The Boys Here find "Over There

can be seen walking around, two by
two, with arms locked, near the edge
Of the dead line. Seemingly. they are
as happy and uncOncerncd as school
children. They arc allowed to work
if they desire and arc given 81 per
day for their labor. These men hav>
the regular army ration which seems
to agree with them, Judging from
their appearance. Sometimes pris-
oncr will make break for liberty,
but there are very few escapes made.
make unsuccessful attempts seems to
keep the others fearful of trying the
same. The guards over these prison
ers must be men who have proven
themselves trustworthy. Probably
one of the most thanklcss jobs in a
military camp is that of guard and
military policeman.
Well. so much for the camp at
Chickamauga Park which by the
way, some authorities say. has a great
future. must now return to my
work, 50 will say give my best re-
CARDS to ALL
AS ever.
Lieut.. Il. Il. Watson. VIC,
Aux. Romount Depot 32S
Camp Bowie,
Forth Worth, Tex
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
SHOULD DRINK WINE.
AND SEE FRENCH GIRLS
Arthur Majors OF E Battery
Writes To Friend
Here

Following is a letter which has
been received by Gerald Popejoy
from Arthur Majors OF + Battery,
9th Division, which is in the Vosges
French frontier;
Boy, il sure is hot here. Almost as
bad as Sheridan. and YOU know how
it was there. Old E Battery sure go,
bunch of mail last week. | only
got nine letters and have Just started
to answer thcm today. | am writing
in the mess hall ana there is more
noise here than you can imagine. The
bunch is playing red horse.
heard about you getting leg
broken when we were in Upton and
intended to write you from there, but
was too busy.
So the old town is dead? Thuy
haven't put up any more monuments
have they? 1t won't be long until il
will be worse than it is.
Pope. you should be here and drink
some of the French wines. Boy, it's
great. II only costs deuX francs. OF
course, some of it costs more, but
that is the average price. And, say,
you would so crazy if you could see
some of the pretty petite Frenci!
james around here.
PVT. ARTHUR l.. MAJORS.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15

roads, much better than you have.
Mother, do not worry about me as
! am o. r.. and not in danger. also
enjoying myself We are treated won
derfully over here. The Rcd Cross
women are ever so good to us, and
most every one else.
surely am having Il great time,
seeing lots of sights.
Will tell you everything when | get
back home.
Well, must close. Give my best
to every one, and tell them to write,
as we are glad to hear from most any
one. BE sure now and not kill all the
game this year, as will be home to
help you next year. Hope to hear
from you soon.
Your son.
HERMAN MOTIF
Co. +. 30S Motor Supply Train.
A. e. f., Am. p. o. 1862
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
. Buy MORE Bonds
- Buy MCKE Bonds -
WILL HUNT THE KAlZER
INSTEAD OF SQUIRRELS
SAYS MOTT IN LETTER
Knox County Boy Tells Of His
Trip To France And Of
The Country There

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Motz of Knox
county arc in receipt of the following
interesting letter from their son, Her
man Motz, who is with Co. f. 30S Mo-
tor Train, A. Il. F., France:
Lemans, France. Sept. 2, 1913.
Dear Folk At Home:
Received the letter, which you wrote
July Sth. 1t was on the way II long
time, but was glad to hear from you
just the same.
We'll. this is Labor Day. | worked
this forenoon. bat since dinner am tax
ing it easy. Last Sunday our bunch
was on detail work, then when we got
to the place where we were supposed
to work nearly all of us took hike
through a pine forest. There they
could not find us, so we did not have
to work
In the evening my pal and took a
walk to Il wine room to get some wine,
but do not like it, They also have
beer, but not like in the U. S. A.
Well, to change the subject, we sail
cd from Boston on the 18th of June
and landed in England. did not get
sea sick on the way over, but also did
not get much to eat. Now we get all
we want to eat and more too. We
have pretty good place to bunk. it
gets pretty cool at night. but very
warm in the day time. When got up
this morning was almost frozen.
There was some water in pail last
night and this morning it was ice. So
you see it gets pretty cold.
We knitted net the other day, and
tried to catch some fish, but some how
the fish did not want to stay in the
net. so it was failure.
We have all the tobacco and cigars
we want, also some candy. can buy
a can of Prince Albert tobacco for
seven cents. which is much cheaper
than you can buy it over there.
You should see some of the French
girls. Some are good looking and
some only fair. Mine is a peach, but
the worst of 1t is, she can not under
stand me and can not understand
her so you can imagine how it goes.
I give Raymond and Caleb warning to
learn French before they come over
here.
Have you people your work all done
ready for fall? 1t will soon be time to
hunt squirrel, but will not be able
to hunt any thing like that this fall,
so guess will hunt the Kaiser
My pal Is out trying to make IA ring
out of a 2 Franc piece, so am going
to try and do the same thing soon.
will have a lot of news to tell you
when ! get back, which can not
write. When | get back you will get
tired of hearing me talk.
was down town the other day and
got some candy, tobacco, pickles and
gum and also got my supper. Had
potatoes and beer. 1t cost me seven
francs, which is equal to 100 in your
money.
had my picture taken IA few days
ago. AS soon as | get them finished
will send part of them home.
] get the Mt. Vernon paper every
two or three days and get some news
in 1t. saw Raymond's name in 1t
when he had to register. hope he
does not get In it at all,
Well. father, ! can not write you a
letter like you asked me to or would
We can not tell much In our letters
and the things think OF, dare not
write.
This surely is beautiful country Oy
er here. They certainly have good
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
GENERAL ALExIEFF DEAD

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. l2--Gen-
eral Michael Alexieif, commander-in
chief OF the Russian imperial armies
in 1917, died at Yekaterinodar on Oct,
here from Kiey.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
o. S. U. is CLOSED

COLUMBUS, Oct. ~ The Ohio
State university was closed, on ac-
count of the epidemic of influenza, at
q o'clock last night. The university
was closed for an indefinite period
aud will be open to the members of
the students army training corps on.
ly. City Health Officer Kahn indicat-
ed that the Columbus schools will be
closed next.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
a FAREWELL DINNER

Rev. I. w. Woodson and family
were entertained Wednesday by Mrs
Rose Coins at her home on Fountain
street. Music was enjoyed and a
lour-Coursc farewell dinner was
served. Rev. Woodson left Saturday
for Toledo and the family will go
next week and make their home
there.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
CIRCUS MAN DEAD

BARABOO. Wis, Oct. 12 Henry
Ringlins. youngest OF the SIX broth.
ers who. during the. last % years,
have been prominent in the circus
world. is dead. He is survived by his
wife and son.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
FIVE NEW CASES :

Five new cases cf Spanish influenza
in the city were reported to Health
Officer r. w. coiviIIe Saturday morn;
Ing. n
:. a total Of 81 cases have been re.
ported TO the health department.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
DANVILLE SCHOOLS {.
i- : ARE ORDERED CLOSED

: DANVIiI.E Oct. 1.-THE board 0f
health today ordered the public
schools and church closed and all pub
nc meetings discontinued on account
pf the, Spanish influenza. f.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15
- Buy MORE Bonds -
STRANGE THINGS HAPPEN
OVER In FRANCE; BREEZE

John Breece, with Battery Il, some
where in France. has written to VIII
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15

BANNER CLASSIFIED ADS. Paw.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-10-15

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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-06
Charlton in Grant Kills Two Men.

DR.. D. v. Donaldson, parish
health officer. was in Colfax on
Wednesday and reported the
death of two men from Charlton.
and a third one that will proba-
bly, recover. A COW died near
W. 2. Ziegler's house. about 81
miles from Selma, and Zeigler
and Bill Bond skinned her. both
men contracting Charlton from
which they died, Zeigler on June
Is, and Bond on June %. A
man. Griffin by name, who wait
ed on Zeigler. also contracted
Charlton. but will probably re-
cover. A State officer has been
on the scene, and DR.. Donaldson
says quarantine has been estab-
lished and all necessary precau-
tons taken to prevent spread of
the disease.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-07-06
verda Celebrates the Fourth.

vSAoo NChSOiatCs TIC ooftus
Verda celebrated the 4th of
July with barbecue and speak
ing in true patriotic style. DR..
D. l. Payne was chairman of the
occasion and made appropriate
remarks at suitable times. The
orator of the day was Mr.. H. l..
Brian, who is said to have sur
passed himself in his effort
among his home people. and
treated them to an address on
this occasion that surprised his
friends, who always lexpect to
hear something good whenever
he speaks. The barbecue con-
sisted of a beef and a half dozen
kids with the usual trimmings.