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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1918

Page

9

Donahey urges restraint on war tribute by Ohio assembly

Ohio Governor Donahey in his annual report warns lawmakers against extravagant tributes to veterans. He cites Civil War relief acts costing millions and urges two remedies: curb waste and allow tax levy and bond issue flexibility. He notes state homes for soldiers and orphans have cost many millions since 1860s. He questions if taxpayers grudge honest, prudent expenditures for veterans.

Columbus General Assembly A. V. Donahey Donahey Siae Ohio Xenia Sandsky Madison

Clean Cotton Rags Sought by Athens Press Office

Athens Messenger Office advertises a request for large clean cotton rags for newspaper presses dated May 3 3. The notice seeks materials in suitable size and condition to support printing operations.

Athens Messenger Office

Delegates Draft Armistice Terms at Versailles

A historic Allied plenipotentiaries conference at Versailles is depicted drafting the armistice terms for Germany. The photo lists participants including Japan's representative, Sonnino, Orlando, House, Bliss, Venizelos, Vesnitch, Haig, Lloyd George, Clemenceau, and Pichen.

Versailles Japan di Robilani Sonnino Orlando Edward M. House Tasker K. Bliss Venizelos Vesnitch Richy Wemyss Henry Wilson Douglas Haig Sackville West Andrew Bonar Law Lloyd George Georges Clemenceau Stephen Pichen Arrow Col E. M. House Wilsor Gen Tasker H. Bliss U. S

Mrs Adaline McDonald Dies From Spanish Flu

GLOUSTER EWS reports Mrs Adaline McDonald aged 77 died after a short illness of less than four days. Funeral services will be at her Urbancrest home Sunday at 1 p.m. conducted by John B Dickson. Burial in city cemetery. Survived by O A McDonald Tom McDonald Will McDonald Vern McDonald Midna McDonald and Mrs Geo Gladman of Logan.

Adaline McDonald Urbancrest John B. Dickson Church of Christ

Glouster Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year

Glouster lodge 607 F. and A. M. elected officers for the next year led by Worshipful Master Robert Marshall Senior Warden John W. Davis Junior Warden Fred Jones Treasurer R. J. Thompson Secretary W. H. Stahl Senior Deacon A. M. Bennett Junior Deacon L. R. Lines Tyler C. F. Jonas and O. D. Eddy was re elected trustee for a three year term.

Glouster Lodge Robert Marshall John W. Davis Fred Jones R. J. Thompson W. H. Stahl A. M. Bennett L. R. Lines Tyler C. F. Jonas O. D. Eddy

Death of Oakdale resident Henry Hyde at 67

Henry Hyde age 67 a well known Oakdale citizen died Thursday after a several week illness. Survived by four children Lawrence Brenton McClelland of Oakdale Mrs Leonard Davis of this city and Mrs John Reed of Cannanville Funeral services will be held at the late home Sunday.

Henry Hyde Oakdale Lawrence Mra Brenton McClelland Leonard Davis John Reed Cannanville

Funeral services for Donald McGee of Hollister

The funeral of Donald McGee, year old son of Mr and Mrs Jesse McGee of Hollister, was held at the family home at 9 o clock this morning with burial in the Conn cemetery. He died of pneumonia after a brief illness.

Donald Jesse McGee Hollister Conn

Death of Moore Infant in Millfield Pneumonia After Flu

Andrew Moore two years old son of Mr and Mrs John Moore of Millfield died Wednesday night of pneumonia after the flu. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday at 2 pm conducted by Rev from out of the city, with interment in Nye cemetery Chauncey.

Andrew John Moore Millfield Nye Chauncey

Brief City Council Meets with Four Members Present

A small council session lasted briefly with four members in attendance. No business passed beyond reading reports and approving a few bills. The ten months old baby of Mr and Mrs Ben Lisle died Thursday from pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2:00 PM at the family home, with burial in the city cemetery.

Ben Lisle

Comedy Night at The Pastime Theater

Monday night features Comedy Night at The Pastime Theater in Jacksonville with local acts slated to perform. Doors open early and tickets are available at the box office.

Pastime Theater Jacksonville

Appointment of O F Rowland as administrator of Nicholson estate

O F Rowland has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Wm W Nicholson late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated this 27th day of November A 10 1918 H T Phillips Probate Judge of said county. Eyelets to hold it in position and an opening for a camera lens feature a Pennsylvania inventor's focusing cloth which cannot sag to obscure the lens.

O. F. Rowland Wm. W. Nicholson Athens County Ohio H. T. Phillips Said County Pennsylvania

Woolen Lingerie Captivates Paris Fashion Critics

Paris reports woolen lingerie as a practical yet stylish response to fuel shortages. The article describes one and two piece combinations in warm yarns, with vivid colors and lace trims, highlighting how designers balance practicality with feminine flair in the new winter undergarments.

Noy Voile Paree Marlborough

Rupp to Return as Athens High Mathematics Teacher and Coach

Supt. Morgan was informed that Russell Rupp will return to Athens High School as mathematics teacher and athletics coach at the start of the second semester. Rupp, popular and successful, had been enlisted and trained for service, expecting discharge December 10. Raymond Davis will coach basketball temporarily, with Athens opening home play against Shawnee next Friday at the Armory.

Supt. Morgan Russell Rupp Athens High School Rupp Athens High Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Valparaiso

Lucricant Carbon Remover Promises Power Boost

A vintage ad promises Lucricant Carbon Remover will fix a sluggish engine. It instructs pouring two to four tablespoons into each spark plug hole and asserts the motor will improve power and efficiency, with a money back guarantee and a box address in Saint Clair Pennsylvania.

Allentea John Walna Saint Clair

Five hundred Belgian refugee children reach Evian for shelter

Five hundred Belgian refugee children, worn by travel and hunger, arrive in Evian with hope of meals and safety at the Chartreuse monastery shelter. Belgian relief groups and the American Red Cross prepare a thousand-seat refuge as trains bring exhausted youngsters to warmth, food, and care.

Evian-les-Bains la France Evian le Grandier American Red Cross Belgium France Commission For Relief Eyian Red Cross Luecienne Louise Siv Lucienne

Explosion at Carnegie Steel Plant Kills Two Men

Two men were killed and two badly burned in a molten steel explosion at the Carnegie Steel plant this morning. Several others suffered less serious burns.

Columbus Carnegie Steel

Virginian Invents Air Pump Heel Shoe For Warmth

A Virginian invents a shoe with a hollow cap sole and air compressed pistons in the heel that are pumped to keep feet warm. The device aims to circulate warm air through the shoe, offering a novel solution to cold feet.

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