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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
3
Lost keys in chain key ring sought by Linscott and Hamm's store with a reward offered. Also notices list a carload of Pomeroy salt for sale at Gadbury's, a sale of a 9 year old horse, and Christmas and local society updates from York Township including Red Cross elections and various aunts uncles and visitors in Columbus and nearby towns.
Eden Davis reported $61 missing from his room at the Y M C A yesterday. The guilty party was arrested, confessed, and returned all but two dollars which he had spent. at Davis’s request no further arrests were made.
Thirty three new flu cases were reported to Health Officer Butt for Saturday and Sunday, showing a decrease from the prior week. One pneumonia case and one death were also recorded in the weekend report.
Private funeral services were held today at 2 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Linton for Mrs Mattie Linton with Rev Arthur M Mann officiating. The body was placed in the vault at Green lawn for the present.
Cleveland report shows the Lake Division surpassing 2,200,000 volunteers in the current drive, breaking the 1917 record of 223,000 members. The milestone underscores widespread support for the Red Cross effort across the region.
Columbus Ohio December 24 The United States Employment Service asks every individual to help find civilian jobs for returning soldiers The agency stresses public cooperation through local organizations to match men with work as industries resume and expand Several national welfare groups have pledged support via Community Labor Boards and local employment offices.
Damage exceeds 250000 as Cedar River reservoir breaches on Monday flooding Snoqualmie valley. Mills and homes washed away with widespread destruction reported from Seattle area.
Private O Edelman of Truck Company Istra reports the Athens Messenger is greatly missed by home boys overseas. He praises the paper and plans to keep receiving it as long as he remains abroad, though he hopes to be home soon. Edelman was at the front on November 24 but has not yet seen action and says conditions are good.
In the midst of strife and suffering the season brings Yuletide cheer and wishes for a new era of peace. Emily Stevens of Rutland visiting sister Mrs. A E Falloon. Mr Falloon returns tonight from McConnelsville for the holiday. Rev Dr and Mrs C L Strecker host the former's brother and wife Fred Reasley of Nelsonville as Christmas guests. A sixteen or seventeen place family dinner is planned at the Strecker home tomorrow.
Miss Florence Hutchinson and Mr. Camden Wine of Millfield were married this morning at 10 oclock at the First M E parsonage. Rev C L Strecker officiated with the bridegrooms parents Mr and Mrs Jerry Hutchinson of Millfield witnessing.
Paris December 24 President Wilson spoke with Premier Clemenceau this afternoon to settle outstanding matters before his departure for London.
Twelve members of the student army training corps at the University of Kansas lost all chances of a commission after a military police raid on the Chi Omega sorority house found them dancing past nine. The men were placed in the guardhouse for violation of curfew.
An 184 year old cannon from Revolutionary and Indian wars was fired in Vergines during the victory celebration. It is owned by former Mayor C. E. Stebbins and was recovered from the Hudson River years ago after sinking at Saratoga.
Correspondent reports driving from Belgian headquarters to Ostend amid shelled roads and swollen canals. British and Belgian engineers rebuilt bridges while locals cheer. pill boxes, Vindictive fortifications, and a Red Cross trawler still guard the harbor as the U-boat base status remains contested.
In Sharon Pennsylvania during the move of Thiel College library from Greenville to a new building many rare and valuable Latin and Greek texts were discovered. A 1478 Zell printed Cologne book a Virgil Aeneid from 1501 and another from 1508 were among the highlights. A 1586 history of Rome printed by Andrew Welcher in Frankfurt and a 1590s German religious work are well preserved. Also found is a hand-apron bound Bible.
Probate court records list multiple Christmas weddings among couples of various ages. The notices name brides and grooms such as Lafayette Parmeter and Beasie Johnson of Nelsonville, and others from Albany, New Marshfield, Guysville, Millfield, Carbondale, Athens, Glouster, Jacksonville, Orbiton, and Buchtel, with officiants and ages provided.
From Lithuania the threat to Riga and Mitau grows as Bolshevik forces mobilize at least four divisions, sending fears through the Courland region.
All restrictions on German enemy aliens were ordered removed effective Christmas Day by Attorney General Gregory on instructions from President Wilson. About 500,000 German men and women are affected, with internal restrictions and internment power continuing for dangerous individuals and those already interned.
Leslie Haning writes from Battalion B 136 F A to C G Haning dated November 14 1918 describing the transport from Camp Upton to Mon treal Halifax and England voyage aboard the H M F Victoria through the St Lawrence and North Sea. He recalls a submarine attack on their convoy fourteen ships strong and details landings at Liverpool Southampton Harve and Bordeaux marching to Nancy Metz and Chesneyville Woods and front positions two miles behind the first line trenches. He notes a stable place to stay with daily face washing and hints at stories to tell at home.
Lieutenant Clark E. Williams, son of Mrs. C. M. Williams of 19 South Congress Street, has been released from service at Johnson City Tennessee and is now at home. His twin brother Dwight Williams remains in Germany after extensive Marine service and reports in a letter to their mother dated November 26 that he came through unscathed.
Four men dressed as lumber jacks robbed the American Jewelry Company store in Minneapolis today, slipping away with jewelry valued at about $20,000 as Christmas shoppers filled the streets.
Silent Olson of Knoxville challenged E. F. Skinner of Glouster to a two fall contest within an hour or forfeit. Skinner won the first fall in 24 minutes with a head scissors and double arm hold. Olson, heavier at 170 pounds, could not secure a fall in the hour. Referee Matty Matsuda praised as a fair official. Olson left for Marysville, Florida after the bout.
Senator Johnston of California declared he will renew his push in the Senate when it reconvenes to obtain full information about Russia. The Russian embassy replied to a London newspaper report that Bolsheviks are restoring order in Russia, calling it Bolshevik propaganda.
President Wilson commuted the death sentence of Recruit Ernest K. Leub of the 168th Depot Brigade Camp Dodge Iowa to dishonorable discharge and twenty years in prison for desertion and failure to wear the uniform. He also altered Private George A. Jacob of the 150th Infantry Camp Shelby Mississippi from death to twenty years in prison for desertion.
Berlin December 24 report says the Hungarian ministry told the allies it objects to occupying Hungary. Ministers reportedly demanded a yes or no answer and warned they would resign en masse if an full occupation is planned.
Hamley Run notes Miss Bessie Crum returned home after a three week visit with friends in Columbus and with Mr and Mrs Ernest McKnabb. Mrs Mathew Clowes called on Mr and Mrs John Barnhart. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Collins. Mrs Eugene Temaster is ill but improving. Olive Adams returned from Floodwood visit with daughter Mrs Lee Swearengin. O E Liggett of Athens organized a Sunday school. George Sprouse and family spent Christmas with Castle family. Eugene Temasters made a business trip to Nelsonville. John Six and wife to spend Christmas with daughter Mrs William Conkey of Illinois. Mabel Swearengin and Elsie Swearengin visited relatives here.
Army aviator 8. S. Munford of Washington died in a plane crash at Mineola. Government officials withheld details pending investigation.
Cincinnati cattle receipts 428, market slow with shippers paying 12.00 to 16.50. Calves none, hogs and sheep receipts present with steady to strong prices. sheep 8.00 to 8.50, lambs 8.50 to 9.50. Pittsburg livestock report notes 14 cattle cars, 15 hog cars, markets unchanged.
Chicago prices list grain and livestock futures with corn at 1.49 in Jan and 1.01 in Jan for a1. Oats quoted at 68 cents for Dec and January at 68 cents. Pork futures show Jan at 45.00 and March at 48.00.
Toledo grain prices show corn at 1.62, oats cashed 78 percent, barley at 1.00. Futures quotes include Dec at 4.0, Jan 25.40, Feb 65.08, old 5.00 and new 65.08, with notes on market activity and closing bids.
Andrew St Clair farmer died at Athens State Hospital from cerebral hemorrhage after seven days there. Formerly of Canaanville, his remains were moved to Walburn Co for burial after 1:30 p.m. services at the M B Church Jerseyville. Survived by five children Fannie Kale Carl Grahem Dona St Clair Frieda and Theodore plus two sisters Mrs Douglas of Lodi and Mrs Orinda Armstrong of Missouri.
A gold encased watch stolen from Max Dailey of Sugar Creek was recovered in the morning by Chief Porter. The watch passed from a Cansonville youth to a person in Athens then to Albert Love before being turned in as stolen property. The watch remained in running condition despite multiple owners.
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