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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
7
Ambiguous excerpts show focus on France restoration through ongoing actions. The fragment hints at government or sectio related work. Entities and specifics are unclear but emphasize sustained effort toward national reconstruction.
Miss Margaret Stevenson reports on the American Fund for French Wounded unit led by Miss Anne Morgan and Miss Anne Drake. Ten American women rebuilt 27 villages and 5,000 acres, sheltering refugees and furnishing homes. They work under French army authorities in Aisne and Somme, aiding elderly villagers who, despite ruins, rebuild one-room shelters and begin new gardens to support themselves.
Stewart newborn to Mr and Mrs Bert Vaness last week. Emorey Montgomery of Camp Sherman arrived home Sunday. Leonard Burke and wife visiting his parents. Lewis Ludwick of Athens visited daughter Mrs. Isaac Barnhart. Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Wm Zennerman with eight members and three visitors. Sunday School at M E Church at 9 and preaching at 6 30. James Russell family visiting relatives near Cheaster Saturday. Mr and Mrs Fred McKay of Athens came Sunday. Charles McBee and family visiting relatives at New England Sunday. Thomas McAfee of Hocking Valley railroad spent over Sunday here. Ladies Aid market at P O Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Murray Melchi visiting Glouster Sunday. Mrs John Reed and two children went to Glouster for funeral of her father. Mrs Ora England and Mrs D H Hoisington of Pittsburg guests of sister Mrs George Cottrill. Mrs D A Tlo was an Athens visitor.
Mrs Bertha Chavelton and Ruth Byron were shopping in Parkersburg on Tuesday. Mrs W B Montgomery visited in Parkersburg Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Mrs C V Stonestreet of Wolf Summit W Va is wintering with her daughter Mrs Lilie Hurst. Frank Murphy of Chillicothe visiting relatives here. Eva Norris spent the weekend with sister Mrs C and Kincade at Guysville. Mayme Wharff visiting relatives at Portsmouth.
Two storm battered transports arrived in New York harbor as part of a rapid troop movements. The Cala mares carried 1473 naval personnel and officers after leaving Bordeaux on December 1. Ascanius docked from Liverpool with 14 officers and 1427 men. Kroonland brought over 2000 officers and men, largely wounded and sick, with many from New England. Tenadores nears with 882 men along with 149 civilians and 696 mail sacks. Adriatic expected tonight with 2208 troops aboard.
The White Star Liner Canopie with 1,067 men on board docked at Charlestown pier amid whistles and bells. It is the first ship to bring soldiers home from overseas to Boston.
Walter Radford and Mr and Mrs Walter French and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and floral offerings after the loss of their wife and daughter.
Diplomatic advices in Washington reported that more than 50,000 Armenians have been murdered as Turkish troops evacuated the region in scattered outrages during the retreat.
Lieut James F Robertson and Capt Donald F Duncan, Marines, pictured in camp before joining the Belleau Wood engagement. Both awarded medals for bravery. Robertson survived the battle and Duncan was killed, Robertson recalling his final glimpse of Duncan with a pipe in his mouth and a fighting stick in hand.
Claremore oilman Bert Sprangle wins city contract to eliminate mosquitoes. He will bury oil barrels in sewers and allow a steady flow of oil to oil all pools, with oil donated by local oil companies.
Describes a loan offer from Rankin Building in Columbus Ohio. Highlights first mortgage loans on homes and farms, prompt appraisals, best terms, and contact options. States assets over 15 100 000 and five percent paid on time deposits. Emphasizes serving borrowers and depositors.
An excellent treatment for Whooping Cough Croup Bronchitis and Cold on the Lungs. The best Cough Plaster made. Contains medicines with ex pectorant antispasmodic and anodyne properties. Harmless safe and reliable. Put one at the start the kid will never whoop.
Allied forces control most of the west bank of the Rhine as bridgeheads are secured under the armistice. French troops entered Mayence yesterday, Americans reached Coblentz, and British forces moved into Cologne.
Amsterdam Dec 11 reports say the former Kaiser Wilhelm and Kaiserine are moving into Castle De Monte near Wageningen. About one hundred workmen redecorate the residence, noted as among the finest in Holland. Wilhelm seeks Berlin permission to ship a large amount of furniture from Potsdam.
Advices reaching Washington through official channels claim German government officials protest the decision by aircraft manufacturers to convert plants to furniture. The point cited is that Germany must replace aircraft it must surrender to the allied nations under the armistice in preparation for the next war.
Rhennish newspapers report the Forty second American Division moving toward Coblenz. The dispatch says American troops were very courteous and demanded the surrender of arms only, sparing civilians. Local newspapers enjoy full liberty of publication.
Washington December 11 Senators discuss failure of the senate commerce committee to report on its Hog Island shipyard investigation and government officials withholding the department of thalice inquiry findings. Senator Kire of Utah accuses the evidence of vulgar robbery thievery and stealing.
An ad claims Lubricant Carbon Remover frees carbons from spark plug holes to restore power and efficiency. It advises pouring two to four tablespoonfuls per plug, promises proof in spark plugs, and offers a guaranteed result with increased miles per gallon. Agents are sought. address listed as 514 East Morris St Indianapolis Indiana.
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