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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
3
Nelsonville area notice about Charmed Tent No. 147 Knights of the Maccabees convening Monday night December 23 for officer elections and important business urging every member to attend. Also brief for sale items and rewards noted with cryptic references.
All York township Red Cross members are urged to attend Sunday at 2 PM at the Elks club rooms to elect an executive board to govern the chapter next year.
City schools close for holiday season delaying classes due to flu ban. Only one week allowed for celebration before resuming on December 30.
Mrs James Johnson and Miss Meta Johnson of Huntington West Virginia are guests of Mrs W H Cann, the daughter of Mrs Johnson.
Mr and Mrs T C Green were called to Akron on Thursday by the death of Charles Collins.
Yeoman Harry Pickett of Norfolk Virginia visits with his parents Dr. and Mrs J C Pickett. Mrs S L Poston spends Thursday at Athena. Mrs Will Lewis spends Thursday with relatives at Murray City.
Mr and Mrs Eph Stratton left yesterday for New Smyrna Florida where they will spend the winter. Mrs Willian Mills is spending a few days in Columbus. Nate Weiss attended the funeral of Charles Roush at Athens Thursday.
The church will hold morning and evening Christmas services with special music. Sermons titled The Wise Men from the West and The Coming Peace Confesse will be preached. Congregation members are urged to attend at any time during the day on the Sunday before the notable Christmas of the era.
Prof and Missi Feree plan to travel to Cincinnati tomorrow for Christmas holidays with relatives. They will stay with family during the festive period.
Funeral services were held this evening for John Douglas at his sister Mrs Mike Susie’s home, conducted by Rev Arthur Mann. Douglas died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he had gone for his health. the body will be taken tomorrow to McArthur for burial. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
Carl Laning writes his parents from Belgium during the war saying he is healthy and gaining weight, hopes to return home soon perhaps by Christmas, and looks forward to telling them about life “over the tor.” He mentions not being in danger and that he has written Neda and Cora.
A period advertisement for Kemp's Balsam claims it relieves coughs and sore throats quickly. The seller asserts the product is pleasant to take, guaranteed, and stocked by druggists nationwide based on long-standing personal use.
The notice promotes dry cleaning dyeing and repairing, with an agency for a top steam laundry in the state. It promises satisfactory work and prompt service and invites readers to leave orders at National Woolen Mills Store located at 73 West Washington.
A letter recalls a first reunion with Carl Summers since arriving at the front. The writers describe being in a dangerous position but escaping unharmed and wishing a good Christmas to the recipient.
Lawrence Robinson of Bat. A, 186th PF. A. writes home from overseas detailing movements from Camp Upton to Montreal, Halifax, and a July 4 departure. He recalls being hit by a submarine on July 13 and using pumps until landing, with destroyers sinking the sub. They then reached Liverpool on July 15 and continued by boat from Southampton.
The letter describes moves from Camp de Longe to Massey then Forward and Pompey, then close to St Genevieve near Metz. It recalls 18 days in position, the Battle of Vignales near Hattendatle, and uncertainty about future moves. The writer hopes for home soon and sends Christmas wishes.
Columbus December 20 The Middle Fork Oil and Gas Company Logan capital 30000 was incorporated today by John J Waiters A F White S Bright H E White and John F White.
Washington notes Germany has sent another appeal to the state department asking for American aid. The message is not released publicly as it contains no new facts. Officials view it as part of German propaganda to evoke sympathy for Germans.
Secretary Baker announced that every honorably discharged soldier will receive two chevrons to wear on the left sleeve. The insignia will be the same size and shape as those used for service abroad.
The district sub-councilman Jim Wood has left Athens. George Whipple of Cline's pharmacy was appointed to succeed him, with Wood's departure regretted. Whipple’s appointment is hailed as fortunate and work will continue under his direction. Collectors are to report to Whipple at their earliest convenience.
Curious About Mentho-Laxene has been on the market eight years. It contains a concentrated healing, soothing extracts to be mixed with sugar syrup for a full pint or taken in ten drops raw. First dose offers relief for head or chest colds in children and adults. Blackburn Products Co. of Dayton, Ohio guarantees satisfaction. One bottle lasts a season and aids early cold relief. Available from well stocked druggists. Do not substitute for your ankle.
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