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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
8
A night-hunt party found a box with headless remains on Cementery Hill near Middleport. The coroner, with train orders naming J J Boley killed in a K M wreck, sparks speculation while officials seek truth. Local notes report weddings schools revival church work and a death in Columbus.
Mrs T W Jones of Middleports bustles about arranging the cooking apparatus and the house for a Christmas guest. She believes her husband Capt Tom will arrive from across the sea and he plans to attend the state senate session starting the first week in January.
Clarence Ebersbach of the Peacock Coal office called friends before breakfast yesterday to announce the arrival of a splendid Christmas present in their home a fine new daughter.
Sheriff Hartenbach and Auditor Hart enforce a new dog tax rule requiring all dogs over three months old to wear a valid registration tag starting January 1. Fines range from six to twenty five dollars for noncompliance. Last year 8250 dogs were registered and many were seized or prosecuted. owners are warned to obtain tags before the deadline to avoid action.
Mrs. Ruth Davis, Noble Grand of the Pauline Rebekah Lodge in Dexter, was recently the recipient of a highly regarded honor. The presentation highlighted her leadership and service to the lodge community.
A testimonial from Lynman Baker of Berryville Ark credits Milks Emulsion with curing gastritis and suspected consumption after a year of illness. The ad claims it restores bowel action, increases appetite, rebuilds strength, and aids nervous and lung tuberculosis cases. It guarantees six bottles with a money-back option, sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.
Sam Howell formerly Sugar Run school principal in Pomeroy writes that he reached the armistice signing safely and is about to march into Germany with American forces, now serving in the army.
Mrs Sophia Whitlock tripped and fell in her yard on Wednesday fracturing her ankle in three places. Doctors fear she may be left crippled by the injury.
The Pomeroy schools announced a one week vacation to mark Yuletide. Previously two weeks had been observed but limited time now requires conservation. The term is generally understood to be eight months.
The family of Fred Seitz has been officially notified of his supreme sacrifice on the battlefields of France. A Pomeroy youth and Pomeroy high school graduate, Seitz was advancing in industry when he answered the call to country, and his death is keenly felt in Bend homes.
Mrs J M Hetzed died at an advanced age at her home yesterday afternoon. A respected Pom eroy resident she is survived by her husband four sons and three daughters including Mrs Will Hetzed a local business figure Mrs Fred Lelfheit Mrs Will Kaspar and Miss Catherine Hetzed who remain at home
Chauncey, a mother receives a touching wartime letter from Corporal Stanley Barker of Pennsylvania who, after befriending Elza Cunningham of Ohio, calls Mrs. Cunningham his mother. He recounts wartime France, hopes to reunite, and assures family safety while awaiting peace.
The annual report of the chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce calls for expanding government facilities for promoting foreign trade. It urges extending the commercial attaché and trade commissioner services, adding new posts in Rome Madrid Ottawa Mexico City Santiago Chile and Athens, to strengthen US international trade efforts.
Advice urges parents to keep Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup and study directions so they know how to act during an attack. The text calls it a favorite and successful treatment and stresses careful use.
Leslie Chadwell returns to Millfield after serving with a Canadian regiment in Europe and being wounded in action. Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Charles Kempton of Jacksonville, Margaret Gyurko of Hollister, Mary Hobey of Medoe, Ira Binford of Jacksonville, and others from flu and pneumonia. Funeral notices list services in Jacksonville and surrounding communities with dates and burial sites.
A society etiquette column by Miss Reilly offers readers guidance on manners and proper conduct. Include a stamped return if a personal reply is needed. Letters discuss trust in relationships and timely responses to invitations.
Morning readers are invited to try Cascarets a candy tasting laxative promising quick relief from headaches bilious spells sour stomach and constipation. The ad touts nightly use for liver cleansing and says thirty million boxes are sold yearly claiming safety and child friendly taste.
Ben Davis and family visited at Sam Wildman s home. Mr and Mrs Eugene Linton visited Wellington Barnhart s home. Mrs Tim Russell stayed with Mrs Pearl Russell. The Johnson children recover from scarlet fever. Murray Hatch reported a cow injured by barbed wire. Herbert Hayes moved to Loveland with family. Julia Warren condition improves after serious illness. Marquis Newell returned from Camp Sherman. Myrtle Rowell visited Athens. Mildred Hatch visited Parkersburg. Walter Ladd visited Parkersburg. Clyde Richardson spent time with parents here. Lenora Lennon visited her mother in Guysville. Stanley Russell from Parkersburg stayed with relatives. Francis Petty visited Uncle David Welch s family. Raymond Welch, mail carrier, will undergo eye surgery.
Elden Car Ely born July 3 1891 Mineral Ohio died December 3 1918 at age 27 married to Lizzie Hartihan on March 28 1914 with one daughter Dorothy age four. Survived by wife daughter parents three brothers two sisters and many relatives. influenza and pneumonia caused last ill ness. He was a good husband father and son and was loved by all who knew him.
We sincerely thank relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown after the loss of Elden C Ely beloved father husband son and brother. Grateful for floral offerings Rev Mann singers and Co L Stout for funeral help. The bereaved family.
A brief wartime letter to Mr and Mrs E G Silvus from their son William G Silvus describes a rest period and a sense of duty as the Ohio Guards were in Belgium on November 16. The note emphasizes enduring family ties and morale during service.
A letter describes a large decorated home with oak parquet floors, marble tables, and a winding staircase to the fifth story. The grounds include lakes, woodlands, a park, and a miniature Niagara safety valve. The King of Belgium visited at 2 pm and will dine tonight, with plans to issue gas masks and helmets before New Years.
Four American privates in Paris attempt to buy blouses for their girlfriends. A YMCA worker explains French versus American measurements, revealing a size 42 is needed. The soldiers react with humor and confusion about local sizing and shoes.
I express sincere thanks for the sympathy and comfort shown by University professors and city friends during my brother’s illness and death. Grateful for floral offerings and other ministrations. Kink Y Ling.
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