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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
6
A brief ad style notice promotes Sloan's Liniment to relieve external pains and soothe nerves. It claims quick action without rubbing and lists uses such as neuralgia sciatica rheumatic twinges and stiff joints with druggists selling it widely.
Charles Pier, vice president and general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, is slated to replace Charles M. Schwab as director general of the corporation, announced today at the Shipping Board headquarters in Washington.
An advertisement touts Bio-Feren as a tonic to restore strength after influenza. It lists ingredients such as iron lecithin gentian and nux vomica and claims two tablets after meals plus one at night, with a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
West Union street residents Mr and Mrs L W Connett greet their son Captain Loring G Connett upon his safe return from World War I service. He served in Co L 7th Ohio Infantry then 87th Division then 136th Field Artillery and 58th Pioneer Infantry before duties as an instructor and in charge of draft training. He equipped and trained over 1000 men for overseas service. Hostilities ceased before he went overseas. He notes losses of his original unit and expresses relief that others’ lives were spared rather than his own.
Residents recount recent visits and moves across communities. Mr Falr of Lawrence Chapel visited with parents. EK M Rodebaugh of Wheeling spent days with his wife. Mr Hardway moved from Gallipolis to manage the creamery station. Fatlack went to Akron for work. Marie Castle of Orange visits her parents. Hostetler busined to Parkersburg. Orville Freeman returns from Camp Sherman. Danl Bean visited sister in Joppa. Mattie Reed stayed with brother. Barrett siblings hosted R W Barrett in Chester. Young made a business trip. Leo Shields moved to Mast Liverpool with his household.
Catherine Elizabeth Semons daughter of John and Susana Crawford born September 16 1360 at Mountsville Ohio died December 8 1918 in Columbus Ohio aged 68 years 2 months and 22 days She married Thomas Semons November 13 1881 in Stewart Ohio The couple had seven children four sons and three daughters surviving except Mrs Khile B Stilwell She was member of the M B R Church and leaves eleven grandchildren The verse of mourning closes the notice.
We express gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Liggett for the singing Rev Bowden for consoling words Mr Baughman for conducting the funeral and to friends neighbors and fraternal orders for the floral offerings The children and sister extend appreciation
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Boudinott hosted visitors including Mrs Ethel Saylor and baby Robert Mrs Mary Grandstaff and Jennie Grandstaff Mrs Lena Ellis returned home from Shade after time with Mrs Hal Brawley Ed and Harry Smith drove to Jacksonville The men repair the telephone line during wet weather Mr and Mrs Orla Roberts their children and Mr Walter White and Miss were mentioned
Buelah Wolfe of Mt. Carmel and Miss Iva Robinson of Glouster spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W H Robinson. Miss Julia Linscott is on the sick list. Miss Anna Copeland spent Monday with Mrs. Faye Bennett. Mrs. Olan Brawley has returned home after weeks in Mansfield. Merwin Bryson received his discharge from the 8 A T C at Athens and returned home Saturday.
In Washington on December 12 the United States urged all South American nations to join Chile and Peru in seeking an amicable solution to their Tacna and Arica dispute for Pan American unity.
Public health officials warn that the Spanish influenza has killed more in a month than battles in Europe. Citizens are urged to avoid crowds and practice strict hygiene with cautions about coughing, spitting, and shared cups. The advisory promotes Hyomei inhalers as a germ killing preventive and stresses ongoing vigilance through winter. The McKee Drug Co.
Advertises darkening hair using a sage tea mix with sulphur or Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Claims grey fades after several applications with a natural look. Notes the product is for cosmetic use and not a disease cure.
Advertises Dr. Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets as a post illness tonics blend of iron and herbs to purify blood and restore vitality. Claims better absorption with Alpin to avoid constipation and promises rapid health improvement with weight monitoring.
Prof. Martzolff is invited by the American Lutheran Survey of Columbia S C to write the Christmas story for its holiday number. The story titled The First Service Star was previously furnished and well received. the new issue, dated December 18, features a scene partly set in the Jewish colony in Babylon.
The National War Labor Board issued a supplemental award in New York City confirming a $6 weekly wage increase for typographical and pressman unions members, higher than the initial $3.50 figure.
An old remedy promotes Dr. Carter's K. and B. Tea as a home brewed tonic to relieve constipation headaches dizziness and torpid liver. It claims gentle relief for all ages and urges keeping a package handy for quick cups. Laundry bluing ribbon form is also advertised.
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