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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1918

Page

2

Local visitors and travelers listed in Columbus county

Dr. C Hill visits Columbus on business. C S Briley of Murray City stops in county seat. Lieut PD Tr Sama returns from 80 day leave at Camp Meade. Miss Jessie Holmes of Bidwell visits uncle J W Grover in Columbus. W S Bundy of Norfolk Navy returns to duty after leave. Mr and Mrs Robert Carsey of New Salem visit parents in Columbus.

C. S. Briley Murray City Tr. Sama Camp Meade, Md Jessie Holmes Bidwell Mr. Ji W. Grover Faust State Street Robert Carsey New Salem Fairfield County George Carsey

Carter Family Visit From Logan County

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Carter and daughter Helen are spending the week here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Cooper of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter, Marjorie Lavone, born November 22. Mrs. Cooper was formerly Miss Laura Cross of this city.

Leslie A. Carter Helen Logan County B. G. Cooper Columbus Marjorie Lavone Cooper Laura Cross

Local visits and travels of Ohio residents listed

Mrs Ed Sutton of Pomeroy spent Thursday with cousin Mrs Mollie Campbell and daughter Ethel Sutton who attend Ohio University. Mr and Mrs Robert Lee White and daughter Jane Stewart came from Logan to visit Mrs White's parents Mr and Mrs Harvey M Roach. Mrs J H Sewell and daughter Laura of Outville returned home after a week with the Williams at Jerseyville. Mr and Mrs Charles McVickers went to Cincinnati for a two day visit and will stay with Mr and Mrs Will Shaffer formerly of Athens.

Ed. Sutton Pomeroy Mollie Campbell Ethel Sutton Ohio University Robert Lee White Jane Stewart Logan Mrs. White Harvey M. Roach J. H. Sewell Laura Outville W. M. Williams Jerseyville Charles McVickers Cincinnati Will Shaffer Athens

Local Servicemen Leave and Visit Relatives Across the Region

Corporal Homer Johnson of Camp Fagle Pass Texas is on a fifteen day leave visiting his parents the Johnsons and Mrs Price and their young son Elimore in Athens. Mrs Charles E Price and Elimore are in Athens for a few days with relatives. Dr and Mrs Dillinger depart for Lakeland Florida to winter there, joined by Mrs Amelia Lowery bound for Tampa. Virgil Mansfield writes from overseas to Morris Avenue noting a fine experience in Air Service. Mr Worstell and son Lawrence visit H P Worstell in Tsgpan over Thanksgiving and return as Mr Worstell continues a Pittsburg business trip. Sr Sergeant Robert P Tompkins returns from an officers training camp in Jacksonville Florida and was recently married to Alma Moore. Corporal Harry Vorus of Camp Sherman Ohio is en route to camp after visiting his parents in Vinton.

Homer Johnson Camp Fagle Pass Texas A. L. Johnson T. J. Dillinger Lakeland Fla Amelia Lowery Tampa F. M. Mansfield Morris Avenue Virgil Air Service Robert P. Tompkins Jacksonville Tompkins Alma Moore Albany Harry Vorus Camp Sherman Chillicothe IL. N Huff University Terrace I. A. Vorus Vinton

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illness Across Families

Mrs Ethel R West a Conservatory of Music student is at home due to her mother Mrs L P D Radcliff illness after a serious operation at Grant hospital Columbus and influenza. Mrs Austin V Wood and her Wheeling West Virginia guest family left for Huntington to visit. Attorney Wood has returned to Wheeling. Morris avenue hosts Mr and Mrs Fred Lemley with A A Gaskill and family from Middleport. Don McVay Ed Finsterwald and Robert Wood traveled from Camp Gordon Georgia after attending Central Officers training. Lloyd T Dailey returned home Saturday evening.

Ethel R. West Conservatory of Music, Cinn L. PD. Radcliff Grant Hospital Columbus Austin V. Wood Wheeling W. Va J. Perry Wood Sr Fred Lemley Morris Avenue A. A. Gaskill Harry Gaskill Onella Elmer Ella Gaskill Middleport Mrs. Lemley Don McVay Edwin Finsterwald Robert Wood Camp Cordon

California Syrup of Figs advertised as child laxative

A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims rapid relief for feverish, cross, or constipated children and warns buyers to beware of counterfeits and to obtain the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Athens cadets honorably discharged after war’s end

All the Athens boys had been recommended for commissions but at the close of the war were privileged to resign which they did and were honorably discharged.

Athens

How To Fight SPANISH INFLUENZ And Stay Healthy

Guidance for avoiding illness during influenza outbreaks. Promotes exercise, cleanliness, and a vegetable pill to maintain liver and bowels. Advises bed rest, hot mustard foot-bath, hot lemonade, and Anuric tablets to ease pain and flush the urinary system. Recommends Dr Pierce tonics and remedies from Buffalo offices.

Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Local residents and visitors share holiday reports in Middleport

Be De Carpenter and G C Gorby with wife visit friends in Middleport over weekend. George Cahoon checked on a wounded horse likely shot by a careless hunter. Soldiers from Camp Sherman spend Thanksgiving at home with families. Clyde McKnight and others linked to Smithfield return home for the holiday. J P Goff and wife begin new roles at Meigs County Children's Home. Several others report illness and visits, with Miss Dollie taking Mrs Gaff’s telephone operator post.

G. C. Gorby Middleport George Cahoon Woods Stanley Bobo Don Wood Clinton Jewell Camp Sherman G. W. Ash Clyde McKnight Smithfield J. P. Goff Meigs County Children’s Home Frank Foley J. M. Boggess Jesse Sisson Lawrence Walker Myrtle Fearley Rupe H. K. Romine Colhumbus D. F E. Romine Orville Bratton U. S Delaware Jesse Simon W. W. Sisson S. H Blaiche Woodward M. Sissons Sinda Luella Tewsibury Dollie J. P. Gaff Mrs. Gaff

Sage Tea Pandy to Darken Hair

Rediscovered hair formula Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to darken gray or faded hair quickly. Advert says millions of bottles sold, claiming natural even darkening and youthful look after one or two applications. Not a disease cure.

Wreth Wyeth

Buckeye State Building and Loan seeks first mortgages

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company invites correspondence from homeowners and farmers for first mortgage loans. Located in Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio, they offer safe securities and favorable terms. Assets total 15,190,000 dollars and five percent time deposits are paid. Request booklets by writing or calling.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus

Letters From Mealm Service Frontline Diary Entry

A letter from Fitza M Phillips of the 16th Bat Co A I L describes a first night at the front. The unit moves by truck after arrival, notices enemy aircraft and shelling near their camp. They shelter in dugouts then resume meals while facing ongoing bombardment with steel helmets on.

Soldier Letter From Frank Palmer to Sister

Frank Palmer writes to Mrs Elsie Jones describing a hospital stay after being wounded on September 29 and expects to rejoin his unit soon. He notes others may return home before winter and that events are moving quickly.

Frank Palmer Elsie Jones

War letter from Guy L Brooks reports front line service

Guy L Brooks writes to his mother from the front in October 1918 saying he is well and expects a rest camp soon. He notes he left the front four days prior and believes the war may end soon as the Germans are on the run and only stop at high places. He mentions receiving a fee from his mother Adesta Brooks and identification details.

Adesta Brooks R. D Guysville Guy l L. Brooks F. A France

Hungary Interns Army Of Von Mackensen

Budapest reports to Berlin indicates Hungary has interned Field Marshal von Mackensen's entire army on demand of the French government. The force is said to number 174,000, well supplied with modern artillery and among Central Powers' best trained troops.

Hungary von Mackensen London Budapest Berlin

New Process To Utilize Buttermilk For Soft Cheese

A centrifugal recovery method allows large creameries to convert surplus buttermilk into soft cheese. Traditional cottage cheese methods fail with creamery buttermilk, leading to thousands of pounds wasted daily. The Ohio Experiment Station dairy department reports the process yields a product with meat-like food value.

Department of Dairying Ohio Experiment Station

Cream Prices in Local Markets This Week

Local creameries pay 674 cents per pound for sour cream and 72 1/2 cents per pound for sweet cream testing 17 percent.

Cincinnati cattle market report summary

Cincinnati market notes cattle receipts $200 with shippers around $12.00 to $15.25. Calves steady with extras from $18.00 to $18.50. Hogs receipts 3300 with market steady and top packers at 417.30. Sheep receipts 75 steady with extras $8.00 to $8.50. Lambs steady with extras $13.50 to $14.00.

Cincinnati

Red Cross Pig Club Donates Mass Pork to Army Abroad

The Red Cross Pig Club contributed 10,000 dollars and six million pounds of pork to the American army overseas, supporting troops in the field.

The Red Cross Pig Club

Deputy Marshal Caldwell arraigned after Redtown saloon shooting

Chas Caldwell the Jacksonville deputy marshal surrendered after shooting John Kallio at Henry Hawlas saloon in Redtown. He pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1000 bond posted by Ernest Shirkey and Henry Hawlas. Caldwell is released and no longer serves as deputy marshal.

Chas. Caldwell Jacksonville John Kallio Sugar Creek Henry Hawlas Redtown Mayor Caldwell Iernest Shirkey Caldwell

Funeral plans for Sugar Creek man killed in Redtown

The body of John Kallio of Sugar Creek, killed Friday in Redtown, remains at Andrews undertaking rooms. A post mortem by Dr. Crawford and Dr. Von Scheele was held Saturday. His mother lives in Michigan and he leaves four young children. arrangements for the funeral are expected today.

John Kallio Sugar Creek Redtown Andrews Undertaking Crawford von Scheele Jacksonville Kallio Michigan

Death of Modoc resident Julius Hartman at 73

Julius Hartman died Saturday after a brief illness at age 73. He is survived by his wife and ten children, including son Herbert at the naval air training station in Moorehead City, North Carolina. Funeral date pending his contact, burial planned in Gloucester cemetery. He was father-in-law to Mrs. James Pico of this city.

Julius Hartman Modoc Herbert Naval Air Training Station Moorehead N. C Glouster Hartman James Pico

Ford crank mishap fractures local man's arm

Dr. Gibson of this city suffered a fractured right arm on Saturday when he was cranking his Ford. the engine back fired as usual.

Dr. Gibson

Officers to Be Elected at Glouster Lodge Meeting

Glouster Lodge F. and A. M. will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday evening to elect officers. Following the election and payment of dues, oysters will be served. All members are urged to attend.

Glouster Lodge F. & A. M

Health board lifts closing order reopening local businesses

The board of health met and lifted the closing order. Beginning this morning Gloucester returns to preflue hours with movies opening tonight and sa loons and other retailers resuming usual hours, including fruit stores and restaurants staying open until 10 o'clock.

Board of Health Glouster

Trimble Township Board of Health Keeps School Closure In Place

The Trimble Township Board of Health did not reverse the closing order at their Saturday meeting, resulting in area schools remaining closed this morning.

Trimble Township

Double Bill at Original Theatre Tonight Shows 1 and 2

The Original Theatre offers a big double feature for the same price featuring The Brass Bullet parts one and two along with a comedy and weekly in connection. Tomorrow presents The Scandle. The Board of Health has revoked the closing order, the theatre is fumigated and redecorated, danger is over.

Board of Health

Winter berries and sugar allowances inspire new recipes

From stores across the country cheerful red berries return as the U S Food Administration increases sugar allowances. The article offers several recipes provided by the Food Administration to help households use the extra sugar.

United States Food Administration The Food Administration

Cranberry Sauce Recipe Note

Cranberries simmer with water and sugar until soft for about twenty minutes. Ingredients include one quart berries but the percent symbol before a cup suggests unclear sugar amount.

Cranberry Sauce Recipe From Simple Pantry Mix

Read and wash cranberries then combine 1 quart berries with 1 cup raisins or figs or coconut plus 3 cups water and 1 to ¼ cup sugar. Prepare and cut dried ingredients, mix with berries, and simmer until tender for a basic cranberry sauce.

Cranberry Jelly Recipe From Simple Kitchen Guide

Cranberries cook with water for 20 minutes then are sieved to juice and pulp. Measure about one quart of liquid, add sugar, and boil about 10 minutes until jelly forms. Pour into molds to set.

Dried Cranberries Color and Flavor Aid Puddings

Dried cranberries extend the season and add color to sauces and desserts. A few berries enhance puddings and sauces with improved flavor and appealing hue.

Candied Cranberries for Decorations

A sugary syrup method uses four grams sugar per cup with water for each cup of cranberries. Prick berries, simmer slowly for 56 to 6 minutes, cool overnight, reheat and rest another night if possible. Dry berries on oiled paper to use as candied cherry substitutes.

Burns Bros. coal profits questioned by senate committee

The Burns Bros. coal company was examined by the senate manufacturers committee. President Michael J. Burns testified that without fuel administration regulations coal would have sold for 20 a ton last year and that the firm’s profits totaled 1,200,000 shared among many stockholders.

Washington Burns Bros. Coal Company New York Senate Manufacturers Committee Michael J. Burns Fuel Administration

German Talks Place for Wilson Visit Emerges

The Lokal Anzeiger reports that if understood, the German government will ask President Wilson to visit Berlin or a German port during his European trip.

Zurich The Lokal Anzieger Wilson Berlin Europe

Tells a Secret Manufacturer of Famous Medicine

The Blackburn Products Co. of Dayton Ohio promotes Mentho Laxene a strong cough and cold remedy made from Wild Cherry Tolu Cascara Grindelia Menthol Ammonium Chloride and alcohol. It should be taken in ten drop doses or made into syrup with sugar solution for home use. The company guarantees satisfaction or money back with druggist sales.

Blackburn Products Co Dayton Ohio

Remains of William Clark Arrive From Columbus

The remains arrived yesterday from Columbus and were taken to Sugar Creek to the home of the son. Burial was held today at noon at Broadwell Cemetery.

William Clark Columbus L. H. Baughman Sugar Creek Broadwell

Death at Athens State Hospital

Pearl Evans aged 17 died yesterday at the Athens State Hospital from pneumonia after a fifteen day stay. The body was shipped to Portsmouth for burial by Undertaker Baughman.

Pearl May Evans Athens State Hospital Portsmouth Baughman

Funeral services for Mrs. R. I. Bushong held

Short funeral services were conducted yesterday at 9:30 a.m. at the family home on Stella avenue by Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox. The funeral party departed at 10 a.m. for Langsville where Rev. McKnight will preach and interment will follow.

Death of Ray McLead in Sugar Creek

Ray McLead aged 33 died at his Sugar Creek home last evening after pneumonia from influenza. He leaves a wife and three children Effie Virgil and Nathleen, his mother Mrs. Alice McLeod of Athens, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services Tuesday at ten at the residence with burial at Union. This marks the third pneumonia death in the McLead family in a year, with a brother Glen dying in November 1918 and the father Charles McLead in December 1917.

Ray McLead Sugar Creek Effie Virgil Nathleen Union

Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets Promote Recovery

Convalescents need more than food During grippe influenza or severe illness tonics aid recovery Iron Nux Vomica Gentian Zins Phosphide combined with Aloin ease constipation Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets offer these tonics in one safe formulation Weigh yourself before use and the tablets are sold by most druggists at sixty cents a box Special strength ninety cents

Chase

Poilu Thanks U.S. Doctors in Heart Language

A grateful French soldier writes from Paris to thank an American Red Cross physician for caring for his wife and child. He explains his regret at not knowing English and praises the Americans after their Lorraine successes, requesting future letters.

Paris United Press Poilu Lorraine Doktor

Box Social at Albany Baptist Church Wednesday

Albany Baptist church hosts a box social on Wednesday December 4 at 7 30 PM. All invited including girls and boys with boxes. Enjoyable event promising plenty of fun. For details contact Mrs V Ahlbrand Mrs Florence Brown or Mrs Quin Zimmerman 12 2 3.

Albany Baptist Church V. Ahlbrand Florence Brown Quin Zimmerman

SHILOH Stops Coughs Promises 24 Hour Relief

A health ad touts SHILOH as a guaranteed remedy to relieve the worst cough within 24 hours. It emphasizes preventing disease spread and promotes the product as a reliable old standard.

Welch and Richardson Families Move and Recover

Mr. Raymond Welch loses an eye while Mr Preston Welch returns from an eight day furlough at Camp Sherman with family and friends. Lewis Richardson recuperates from serious illness, Mrs Clyde Richardson returns home near Sugar Creek after visiting relatives. Albert Ogle works as operator at Athens while Miss Mildred Hatch improves from a week long illness. Herbert Hayes and family relocate to Loveland. The Richardson family remains in re.

Raymond Welch Preston Welch Camp Sherman Welch Naval Aviation Corps Lewis Richardson Clyde Richardson Sugar Creek Albert Ogle Athens Mildred Hatch Herbert Hayes Loveland Richardson

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Rutshinson Stickney Onnest Hoes Dr. C. ©. Hill W. S. Bundy Navy Norfolk Charles E. Price Elimore Sarah Penn the Plains L. G. Worstell Som Lawrence DR. L. W. Bowers Mealm Service Fitza M. Phillips 16Th Bat. Co Phillips Old Fritz Glouster News Shiloh Jacob Bros Soldier Boys Parker Bros Bank OF Athens the Cline Pharmacy Co Kemp Frost F. C. Stedman Carpenter's Nelsonville Hatch Farm Albert Lindsey Frost Dora Russell Lancaster Alderman Burnsworth Bremen William Burnsworth W. H. Brooks Wwe
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