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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

3

Found a bay horse at Stratton Farm in Happy Hollow

Found a bay horse weighing about 1200 pounds resembling a bank horse. Owner may claim by paying for this ad and keeping. A. R. Sheppard. 12-4-3-p. WANTED Birds for the new St Andrews Rectory Nelsonville Ohio. J. W. Burns, Pastor. 12-5-3-p. Four acre lot for sale near Whitmore's Green House. Inquire at Whitmore's Green House. 12-6-3pd. Ohio seed potatoes available from Clarence Backus Nelsonville Ohio. J. D. Backus. 12-6-3-p. Domestic coal for sale by William Coakley Bell Phone 455R. 12-6-3-p.

Stratton Farm Happy Hollow A. R. Sheppard St. Andrews Nelsonville Ohio J. W. Burns Whitmore’s Green House Clarence Backus J. D. Backus William Coakley Bell Phone

Future of the army and navy with England

Washington reports indicate America's military plans hinge on President Wilson's success in pushing non-militarism abroad. He seeks Britain to abandon sea supremacy and pool naval strength in an international navy while opposing an American-British navy. If England rejects, the U.S. will push a program to rival or surpass Britain at sea.

Washington America Wilson Britain England United State

Hyperion Club Meeting at Mrs Earl Lama Home

Mrs. Earl Lama will entertain the Hyperion Club Saturday afternoon at her home on East Franklin Street.

Hyperion Club Earl Lama East Franklin St

Missionary Society Meeting at Methodist Church

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon at Fort Street with hostesses Mrs R R Staiter Mrs Herbert Leyshon Mrs Hiarry Jackson and Mrs Miles Howe. Mrs D A Ferree led the program with Mrs L N Socie presiding. Louise Treyshon read impressively and papers were read by Mrs S L Poston and Mrs RR Stalter. Ferree outlined the third chapter of Women Workers in the Orient. Refreshments were served during social hour to a large membership.

R R. Stalter

Tractor accident injures Henry Jackson with facial injuries

Jackson was attempting to crank a go tractor on Wednesday when the Ford back-fired. The crank struck his face, breaking his nose and causing cuts and bruises.

Henry Arty Jackson Mr. Jackson

Funeral Held For Local Residents At Logan

Mrs. B. EF. LeFever and Mrs. Lulu Courtney attended the funeral at Lowell Kelly in Logan on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Bumgardner also were present as mourners.

B. EF. LeFever Lulu Courtney William Bumgardner Lowell Kelly Logan

Strattons and Janet Russell Plan Florida Winter Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Brb Stratton and Miss Janet Russell depart tomorrow for New Smyrna Florida to spend the winter season.

Brb Stratton Janet Russell New Smyrna, Fla

Columbus Visitors and Local Guests Reported

Misses Emma Burdette and Mae Lines were recent Columbus visitors. Walter Furniss of Columbus spent Thursday here on business. Mr T E Taylor is a business visitor at East Liverpool Ohio. Mrs Stanley Dew is the guest of Columbus relatives. Mrs N Hill is spending a few days in Columbus the guest of relatives and friends. Ed Owens of Lancaster spent Thursday here on business. Miss Geneve Scott is the guest of Columbus friends. James Kinney of Beverly re turned home after a visit here the guest of Mr and Mrs Mac Scott. Mrs Chas Kreppel was called to Logan Thursday by the death of an aunt. P C Morris was a Columbus business visitor Thursday. Sergeant W A Cossetter of Camp Sherman was the recent guest of Mr and Mrs P FE Lama. Mrs L F Derrin of Marietta was a business visitor here Thursday.

Emma Burdette Mae Lines Columbus Walter Furniss T. E. Taylor East Liverpool Ohio Stanley Dew N. Hill Ed Owens Lancaster Geneve Scott James Kinney Beverly Mac Scott Chas. Kreppel Logan P. C. Morris W. A. Cossetter Camp Sherman P. FE. Lama L. F. Derrin Marietta

Licensed to Marry Nick Measurie and Daisy McCutcheon

Nick Measurie, 23, a waiter from Athens, plans marriage with Daisy McCutcheon, 20, a waitress from Jacksonville. The couple’s premarital details indicate Cyprus birth origins for one party.

Nick Measurie Athens Daisy McCutcheon Jacksonville Island of Cyprus

Flu Sickness Ties Orbiston Family as Schools Close

Mrs C J McCune travels to Orbiston on illness in her daughter and family Mrs Edward Fouty and newborn Glenneta Fay born December first 1918. Several locals ill with flu and area visits noted as schools remain closed pending outbreak.

C. J. McCune Poston Orbiston Edward Fouty Edward Foughty Glenneta Fay Evans Craig Nelsonville John Smart Orbistom Sara Donley John Verigan Morgan Jones Camp Sherman Carry Jones Williams John Williams Opal Williams Grace Lucile Robiston Ed Foughty

Bailey Run Tales and Local Sorrow After Flu Closure

Reports from Bailey Run include visits by Mr McNult and family to Beebe and Mrs Mary McDonald calling on Mrs William Bevener. Death mourned for John Barlett of Happy Hollow while William Evener survived a buggy collision with an auto from Dry Dock. School resumed after flu closure.

Mr. McNult Beebe Mary McDonald William Bevener John Barlett Happy Hollow Wiliam Evener Evener

Be Pretty Turn Gray Hair Dark With Sage and Sulphur

An advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy, natural way to darken faded or gray hair. It claims fast results with daily use, yielding glossy, youthful looking hair and denying disease treatment.

Wyeth

Senator Lewis Warns League May Endanger World Peace

Washington December 6 Senator Lewis democratic whip and adviser to President Wilson warned the senate that the proposed league of nations could become a danger to world peace rather than a guarantee of it He said the wars of history often followed peacemaking pacts and he could not assume those advocating the league would prevent future conflicts, urging caution and a method to minimize war risks.

Washington Wilson Europe Lewis Senate League of Nations

Cause of Death of Cecil Ray Graham at 28 in Ohio

Cecil Ray Graham, 28, died last evening at the home of his wife's parents near Guysville after influenza and pneumonia. His wife, Ada Bean, is ill at her parents’ home. Graham farmed in Iowa and visited with his wife and their 2 year old child. Burial is planned in the Bean Cemetery pending word from his Iowa parents.

R. Graham Guysville Cecil Ray Graham Charles Bean Bean Cemetery Iowa

Hobert Pratt Dies in West Virginia Mine Accident

Hobert Pratt aged 23 a motorman was instantly killed at the Clothier West Virginia mines on Wednesday. His body was sent to Mineral for funeral services today at 10 o clock at his sister Mrs Hartley's home. He leaves a wife and one child.

Hobert Pratt New Marshfield Glothier W. Va Hartley Clothier Mineral West Virginia

Crippled Soldiers Arrive at Camp Sherman

A dozen or more wounded and crippled soldiers arrived from the east on Wednesday afternoon to report to Camp Sherman. Some had empty sleeves and walked with canes and crutches. They wandered along High end Water streets before seeking a taxi, including one or two from the 83rd Division.

Camp Sherman 83Rd Division

Senate reaffirms policies of Washington and Jefferson

A resolution by Senator Borash of Idaho urges the Senate to reaffirm the policies of Washington and Jefferson to keep the United States out of European politics. The Senate also adopted a resolution by Senator Jones of Washington requesting information from the State Department to draft legislation ensuring preferential treatment for American shipping and commerce.

Washington Senate George Washington Thomas Jefferson United States Borash Idaho Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jones State Department

Soon to wed Searls dies of influenza in Bucyrus

Howard Searls aged 49 dies of influenza in Bucyrus. His fiancée Miss Mary Carrol who traveled from Indiana to wed him in a few days is also ill with the disease.

Bucyrus Howard Searls Mary Carrol Indiana

Nine officers and 450 airmen arrive at Camp Sherman

Nine officers and 450 enlisted men of an aero squadron arrived from England and will be discharged. Starting Monday each discharged man will be connected with a job in his home locality by the government labor board.

Ohio Camp Sherman Aero Squadron England Government Labor Board

American business to aid Atlantic City reconstruction delegates

A resolution by the Reconstruction Congress announces a representative commission from American business to study European reconstruction needs and advise the American peace delegates. The move aims to support the peace process with expert advisory input and organize business guidance.

Atlantic City Reconstruction Congress

Army plans 80 divisions in France by June 1919

General March, chief of staff, told Secretary Baker that the army’s plan for 80 divisions in France by June 30, 1919, would defeat Germany within 1919 if carried out. The conviction rests on a comprehensive study of the war situation.

Washington France Germany Merch Baker

To Avoid and Relieve Influenza By Dr Frankian Duane

Public health guidance on influenza prevention and care. Avoid fear, wear gauze masks treated with zinc sulfate, and limit crowds and shared items. Rest in bed if symptoms appear, drink hot liquids, and use mild laxatives and tonics to support recovery.

Frankian Duane Dr. Pierce Pierce

Thirsty Ones Nabbed in National Capitol

Washington police carried out a large scale arrest sweep of people alleged to be bringing liquor into the city. It was the first full dragnet since DC went dry over a year ago under Congress action. Trains cars and autos were stopped and four hundred people were taken into custody with many released after packages bore Reed label requirements.

Washington District of Columbia Congress

Dollar a Year System Is Declared a Failure

New York December 6 application of American business methods to war was told by H K Gnatt that dollar a year men and assistants in Washington were inexperienced in production. He urged a shift to producer in charge of the economy and swift modification of the system to base strength on production rather than profit.

New York American Society of Mechanical Engineers H. K. Gnatt Washington Atlantic City Paul M. Warburg Federal Reserve Board United States Chamber of Commerce War Service Committee

Homemade Mentho-Laxene Syrup Recipe Pushed

A pamphlet promotes making a Mentho-Laxene based syrup from sugar and boiling water, then adding 21-2 oz bottle contents and taking a teaspoonful four to eight times daily for head and chest colds. It claims rapid relief, wide use from Maine to California, and satisfaction guaranteed by Blackburn Products Co. Dayton Ohio.

Maine California Blackburn Products Co Dayton Ohio

Cincinnati and Pittsburg Live Stock Market Roundup

Cincinnati market reports cattle receipts 800 with shippers paying 12.00 to 15.25 and extra calves selling 17.75 to 19.00 while hogs show 75.00 in receipts and steady market. sheep receipts 600 with extra unchanged. Pittsburg reports cattle receipts 100 cars with choice 16.25 to 17.00 and prime 14.50 to 16.00. sheep and lambs 30 cars unchanged. hogs 40 cars steady.

Cincinnati Pittsburg Sheen and Lambs

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