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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
2
McHenry and Sisler advertise wooltex coats at about fifty cents on the dollar. The store promises pendable merchandise and low prices, emphasizing high quality coats at steep discounts.
City Judge John Seidel won a $10,000 judgment against James Ross Democratic leader for damages from a libelous ad published by Ross in the Ohio State Journal during the 1917 city campaign. Seidel originally sued for $50,000.
Francis Silk O Laughlin an American League umpire died here from pneumonia after influenza doctors said he contracted the flu his death ends a long career in baseball officiating for the league and other circuits
Five local people were killed today when their car skidded on a bridge and went through the railing. The crash occurred on a local span and responders rushed to the scene. Authorities investigating the incident identified the victims and are reviewing roadway conditions.
A four fifths majority decided in favor of a constitutional form of government and fixed January 19 for the national assembly meeting. It was noted Count Bernatorff may become foreign minister if Count Broekdorff, who would be Denmark's minister, declines the post.
Secretary Glass pledged continued public effort to meet wartime costs. He noted plans to issue another liberty loan, keep selling war savings certificates, and maintain organizations for selling securities. The statements reflect Treasury policy under his administration.
The Pall Mall Gazette reported that President Wilson will definitively travel to London arriving December 26.
Lieutenant Royal Johnson resumes his seat in the U S House after six months of service with a machine gun company in Europe. He represents South Dakota and returned to Washington today.
Ukrainian Petlura forces announce entry into Kiev on Saturday with the hetman of Ukraine abdicating yesterday. The move marks a dramatic political shift in the capital amid ongoing unrest.
Mr and Mrs Robert Cabeen of near Athens visited Mrs Angeline Wood yard. Ruth Woodyard shows slow pneumonia recovery. Mrs Elizabeth Morris of Marietta visits her sister Mrs J B Bolin. Everette Carbaugh, ex S A T C Athens, is home with honorable discharge. Ida Sauters and children visited Bernice Stan levy near Snowville. Brayne Haning and son Hugh of Athens called on friends here. Herbert Carbaugh's family mourns Ira Robinett's death in Hebbardsville. Villa and Eva Tippie of Bates greet friends. Leonard Woodyard of near Albany visits his parents Beecher Woodyard. Edna Haning visits brother John in Pleasanton. Lewis Sargeant and Henry Martin on business trip to Athens. Fred Oberholzer's wife and daughter Gladwin French visit Horton Sauters’ family.
A fire at the Chauncey infirmary brush pile ignited the reservoir roof. The blaze caused partial roof destruction but monetary damage to the structure was slight as flames were quickly stopped.
Hollas M. Tanborey a 23 year old railroad brakeman and Mozelle Lahugh 24 of Chauncey were married yesterday by Rev. E. D. Murch of the First Christian Church at the parsonage in Fenzel Flats.
Mary Jane Cox widow of John B. Cox died Tuesday at her Toledo home at age 70 from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the M E church with Rev Franks officiating, burial in the local cemetery. She leaves several children, two brothers Amza Ely and George Ely, a sister Mrs Christina Pierce, and one grandson. The text notes George Harvey also died of pneumonia after influenza, leaving a wife and two year old son, with ties to Athens County and Sugar Creek.
George Harvey of Columbus, nephew of Mr. J. R. Harvey, died in 1890. He was born and raised in Athens county son of Henry Harvey, once in the Harvey store on West Washington street from 1883 to 1885, later in business at Jacksonville, and married to Miss Jennie Mane of Columbus.
The United States Employment Service announced a permanent employment office at the Columbus barracks to help discharged soldiers find work. The move follows Washington orders to designate the barracks as a major demobilization point in Ohio.
Official notice states Vicard Wright Field will be abandoned soon with hangers kept for storage use at an early date.
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