Births and Deaths of Lucy A Blake Coe Albany Pioneers
Lucy A Blake Coe of Albany Ohio died March 1 1918 at home after lifelong devotion to family. Born February 6 1847 she married John P Coe October 11 1866 celebrating their fiftieth anniversary in 1916. Eight children survive with grandchildren and two siblings. Active in Cumberland Presbyterian and later Presbyterian church she faced illness with cheer and hospitality. Easter morning funeral note. obituary honors her home centered life and enduring memory.
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Lucy A
Edward N
Lucy A. Blake
Albany
John P. Coe
Flora A. Watson
Porterfield
Mary E. Armstrong
Murray City Miners Held for Disloyalty Probe
In Columbus Ohio on April 6 federal agents arrested David Zsiga 37 Hungarian grocer at Murray City and two Murray City miners Lawrence Sitko 39 Austrian and Julius Zockine 24 Hungarian for disloyalty allegations. They are to be examined by District Attorney Bolin. sheriffs say they were pro German agitators opposing U.S. entry in the war.
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Columbus
Food Administration
David Zsiga
Murray City
Bolin
Lawrence Sitko
Julius Zockine
America
Soldiers May Be Secured to Work on Farms
Camp Sherman Ohio announces furloughs for soldiers to work on farms within 24 hours of the cantonment. Furloughs cover harvesting and seeding. wages limited. recalls possible on moving orders. Estimated 1000 men may be sent to farms. farmers must show ability to pay prevailing wages.
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Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
Sam
Six Minneapolis physicians held for doping carftees
Six Minneapolis physicians were arraigned in district court and released on bond after being charged under the Harrison drug act. The group includes a medical officers reserve member in service. They pleaded not guilty to indictments alleging sale of drugs to drafted men to disqualify them for military service.
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Minneapolis
Medical Officers’ Reserve
Salvation Army letter details German hatred toward Americans
Chicago reports a Salvation Army communication from France describing a base hospital scene. A sergeant recounts German troops killing three American youths and severing one head in a brutal raid, with four Germans restraining the victim while a fifth cuts his head from the body.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
Fletcher Agnew
France
R. C. Starbard
Eva Booth
Agnew
Sunday School Lesson and Youth Topics
At the cruisesies Sunday School lesson Jesus Sets Men Free from Mark 7 1 37. Epworth League topic Understanding and Doing Christ s Will Ephesians 6 15 17 John 2 5 7 15 18. Christian Endeavor topic Christian Duty and Privilege IV Bible reading Psalm 119 9 16 Consecration Meeting.
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Jesus
Epworth League
Christ
Sunday Worship Schedule With Dr Evans Preaching
Morning Sunday School at 9 followed by Church Service at 10 30. Afternoon Prayer meeting at 2 30. Evening Epworth League at 6 and Church Service at 7. Dr B D Evans will preach both morning and evening services.
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Epworth League
B. D. Evans
Sunday Service Promises Enlightening Message at Masonic Temple
The Masonic Temple hosts Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. with the topic "Unreality" and a golden text from Psalms 18 28. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. A Wednesday meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
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Masonic Temple
Sunday church services listed on Hocking Street
On Hocking Street the schedule includes Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. preaching at 10:00 a.m. and a Young Folk's meeting at 6:30 p.m. Devotional service at 7:80 p.m. There will be preaching Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All welcome to attend.
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Hocking Street
Young Folk’s
Verdun Lecturehighlighted at Clarks Chapel
Clarks Chapel hosts two Sunday School sessions at 1 30 and 2 30 with Mr B P Atkinson giving a lecture on the Siege of Verdun in 1917.
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Clarks Chapel
B. P. Atkinson
Verdun
Sunday Services Schedule With Verdun Veteran Speaker
The Sunday program lists 9:00 Sunday School, 10:15 Public Worship and Sermon, 6:00 Epworth League, and 7:00 Evening Service. The pastor preaches at the morning service and Mr. B P Atkinson, veteran of Verdun with the French Army, speaks at the evening service. A cordial invitation is issued to all.
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B. P. Atkinson
Verdun
Quartet from colored troops to sing at Athens service
Morning service features a Chillicothe colored troops quartette led by Rev Isom from the Baptist church. He expects strong church support as singers perform. A brief communion sermon, new members welcomed, and communion to follow. Evening talk titled One Young Man in the Bible all Ought to Know. Babylon School opens with a long service. Young people meet at six.
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Chillicothe
Isom
The
Baptist Church
Athens
Babbath School
Presbytery to Meet in Nelsonville With Noted Speaker
The Athen Presbytery annual meeting gathers in Nelsonville starting tomorrow evening. Retiring moderator Rev. David Kerr will open with a sermon, and Dr. Warren Wilson, a national authority on the Country Life Problem, will speak Tuesday evening. Athens attendees may depart on the six oclock car and return after the service.
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Athen Presbytery
Nelsonville
David Kerr
Beverly
Warren Wilson
Athens
Former Chesterhill Man Passes Away
Marietta Ohio April 5 Mrs J R Curry of Fourth Street received word of the death Wednesday evening at 7 30 of her nephew G F Reed of Nashville Tennessee formerly of Chesterhill Ohio Reed was born 46 years ago in Chesterhill and had resided there until ten years ago when he moved to Nashville He was a member of a prominent Morgan County family and was well known in the community The body will be brought to Chesterhill for burial and will probably arrive Friday Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Chesterhill
Mayor Settles Two Cases In His Court
George A. Hawkins was fined 10 dollars plus 11 dollars costs in the mayor's court for drunkenness. Will Tate pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Sam Nieman. a 5 dollar fine was suspended during good behavior. The fight allegedly began over boots Tate wore in the mine and a junk dealer's two cent offer to Tate’s son.
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George A. Hawkins
Will Tate
Sam Nieman
Tate
Nieman
Wrong Wilbur Reeves Letter Mixes Up Athens Soldier
A Mes senger editor misidentified Wilbur Reeves of Scipio as a Athens High School teacher in a published letter. The U.S. editor confirms two men named Wilbur Reeves served from Athens. Wilbur W. Reeves went to France while Wilbur D. Reeves went to Alabama. Prof. Reeves is at Camp Sheridan and plans to visit Athens relatives.
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Wilbur
the Messenger
Wilbur Reeves
Scipio
Athens
U.S
Prof. Reeves
Camp Sheridan
France
Wilbur W. Reeves
Wilbur D
Alabama
Original Theater Tonight Showings and Prices
Neal Burns stars in Happy Holiday and From Bad to Worse at the Glouster theater. Treasure Island with Robert Stevenson chosen by Wm. Fox for all ages. Matinee at 2 15 and evening shows from 6. Admission 10 and 25 cents with war tax included.
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Neal Burns
Treasure Island
Robert Stevenson
Wm. Fox
Foot-Ma se and Foot Ease Promoted for Trainees
Armies and navies face foot pain in training camps with blisters and sore spots. Comfort Kits include Allen's Foot-Mase to shake into shoes, soothing tired feet, and healing blisters. Plattsburg Camp Manual recommends Foot-Ease for daily use, sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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Army
Navy
Allen
Plattsburg
Letters From Men In Service From Camp Stanley Texas
Miss Ollie M. Garlinger of Nelsonville Ohio receives a cousin Ray Kerr writing from Camp Stanley Texas in March 1918. He describes busy training with the 6th Cavalry, hopes for a furlough, mentions France and his unit already deployed, and notes the heat and upcoming April end dates before lights out.
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Ollie M. Garlinger
Nelsonville
Ohio
R. D
Camp Stanley
Texas
6Th Cavalry
France
Ail
Ray Kerr
Troop Cavalry
Easter Visits and Local Happenings Reported
Messenger Special Correspondence notes Mr and Mrs Owen Tryar and son Gerald visiting Gerald's mother Mrs Alice Sayre Mesers. Frank and Carl Sayre drove to Athens. Several in the community have the three day measles. Farmers busy with spring work. Miss Mary Mescher to Crooksville Sunday after a week at home. Roads degraded by Tuesday night rain. Mr Mrs Emmett Mason and sons Floyd and George visited William Mason's over Easter.
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Owen Tryar
Gerald
Alice Sayre
Frank
Carl Sayre
Athens
Mary Mescher
Crooksville
Emmett Mason
Floyd
George
William Mason
Cough Remedy Praised by Mothers for Children
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides prompt relief and is pleasant and safe for youngsters. It has become a favored choice among mothers of young children.
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Chamberlain
German Dutch frontier to close for a week
Amsterdam reports the frontier between Germany and the Netherlands will be closed for seven days. The announcement also promotes Liberty Bonds as binding citizens to their country and its ideals.
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Amsterdam
Tax blanks available for 1918 personal property returns
Tax sheets for 1918 personal property must be filed in the County Auditor's Office by May 1 to qualify for a 100 exemption. A 50 penalty applies for late returns. Locations include Athens C E Starr's Store The Plains and numerous township stores across multiple towns.
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Athens Township
C. E. Starr
the Plains
Ames Township
First National Bank
Amesville
Alexander Township
Pierce’s
Pleasanton
Hebbardsville
J. F. ‘Car
Minister
Chauncey
Company
Millfield
Lee Township
F. BE. Goldsberry
Albany
Lodi
Lewis Dailey
J. W. Hawk
Burson
Jerseyville
King's
Pratt's Fork
Anthony Niggemeyer
Rome Township
Coleman & Kimen
Guysville
L. H. Smith
Stewart
Ladd's
Frost
W. H. Wright
New England
Troy Township
Larson
Coolville
Adam's
Hockingport
Bingman's
Torch
Trimble Township
Ino. Williams
Jacksonville
M. B. Christman
Modoc
Son of Great Actor Dies in San Antonio
Richard Mansfield, son of the late renowned American actor Richard Mansfield, died of meningitis at a camp in San Antonio, Texas. He was in his twentieth year and had enlisted in the aviation section of the signal corps at New Haven on February 1.
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New London
Conn
Richard Mansfield
Signal Corps
New Haven
San Antonio
Texas
Mansfield
Appointment of Luella Isham as Administratrix de bonis non
Notice reports Luella Isham has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix de bonis non of the estate of James Gilkey of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated April 1 1978. H T Phillips Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio. 4-6-3-0.tw.
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Luella Isham
James Gilkey
Athens County
Ohio
Sarah Gilkey
Athens
A. D
H. T. Phillips
Said County
T.w
Notice of Appointment for Sara h Gilkey Estate
Notice of appointment as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Sarah Gilkey, late of Athens Ohio, deceased. Dated April 1, 1918. H. T. Phillips 4-6-3-0.tw.
April Coal Company Incorporation in Nelsonville
The April Coal Company of Nelsonville was incorporated in Columbus on April 5 for $10,000. Founders include Ben Bailey Henry Kammerling Jerry Matheny Walter Evans Lawrence Smith Reuben Sparnow Don Dawley and Headly Lows.
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Columbus, O
April Coal Company
Nelsonville
Ben Bailey
Henry Kammerling
Jerry Matheny
Walter Evans
Lawrence Smith
Reuben Sparnow
Don Dawley
Headly Lows
Appointment of John H. Henshaw as Administrator
John H. Henshaw has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Morris Henshaw late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated this set day of April A D 1918.
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John H. Henshaw
Morris Henshaw
Athens County
Ohio
A. D
H. T. Phillips
Said County
T.w
Save Your Money With Liberty Bonds At Buckeye State L B
Message urges wartime financial support through Liberty Bonds War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps. Citizens are advised to invest at The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building 22 W Gay Street Columbus Ohio and receive five percent credit.
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Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
W. Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
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International Mills
Norristown
F. P. McVay
Robert R. Poston
Black Wood
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Nick Stevens
Lostro Garage
Athens Lumber CO
Glouster
Canaanville
New Marshfield
Cline’s Ice Cream Co
Strouds Run
War Chest Fund
Wurlitzer
W. C. Hammond
Parker Bros
Swisher’s Cigar Factory
MO. H. Swisher & Son
Hull Foster, JR
Willi
Crib
J. A. Watkins
Wolfe Bros
Cal
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W. E. Jeffers
Brown
George P
Matheny
Plains
Bert Adams
Stans
Lind and Sons
Meath
Home Furnishing Co
John Wilson
E. K. Stout
Athens County Buick CO
Eagle Building
Care Messenger
ED Howard
Sprague
Plymouth Rock
C. G. Knight
Boston
Parcel Post
Alma Jones
Athens Junk Company
James Hardy
Inquire Messenger
D. H. Moore
T. F
Bath
J. W. Pickett
H. O. Townsend
T.1
John F. Butts
Gallipolis Marble and Granite Co
T.F
Mac
Pearl Masten
Walden
Walden Monumental Works
Town House
Denver Lewellen
30Th Infantry
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
Ira Lewellen
Town House Church
Christian Science Society
Church OF God
Central Ave
M. E. Church
First Presbyterian Church
Glouster News
Napoleon Onge
Ieig
Messenger
Frontier
General Assembly
Anti-Saloon League
Senrece
Senreco
Cincinnati
Ceck
Benjamin & Johnes
Warren Street
Newark
N. J
Waterloo
W. M. Shingler
Mineral
Fred J. Burt
Luhrig
Carbondale
York Township
Floodwood
Shaffer Bros
Ohlinger & Wolf's
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NEW Coal Company
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