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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
6
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Bells at Sacred Heart church stayed silent for days to honor Mayor C. B. Shumaker who fights pneumonia. His family was summoned to his bedside as he prepares to attend the Republican caucus and the upcoming legislative session.
Mineral Lodge No. 242 I C O F will confer the Initiation degree on two candidates tomorrow evening. A luncheon and social session will follow. Transient Odd Fellows in the city are cordial guests, say the officers.
Representative elect Hon. R. B. Carson reports a flood of messages and visits from across the state and from Cincinnati. He discusses taxation ideas, proposing annual stamping of notes mortgages and taxable papers to mobilize wealth, noting local reaction and a trip to Columbus.
Ten members of Co. C, in camp at Middleport, were assigned to the Rainbow Division. Among them were Meigs County and Athens County boys. All have survived, though Holmes was grievously wounded and several others slightly hurt. The division has been cited for valiant service, and the local men are expected home soon after the New Year.
Yesterday at Simpson M. B. church Sunday School the officers were installed for the coming year. A spontaneous handover to the new superintendent with a clean slate resulted in a free will offering that wiped out the remaining deficit and created a small surplus to begin the new year.
Worley Rupe of Rutland aged 80, seriously hurt when a steam pipe burst at the Maynard weighing room of Mine No 4. A Christmas offering from friends raised 68 dollars and 75 cents to aid him, as fear grew he would remain a helpless cripple.
Charles Blackburn, a Toledo native and soldier in France, writes home about his dog Shep. He contrasts shared memories by the log fire with wartime experiences, joking that in France he has learned tricks his dog never knew and promises to let Shep scratch the evening once back home.
Friday night a cotton car at Hobson was destroyed by fire. The stock was bound for Nitro West Virginia and valued around $10,000, with the car a total loss. A passing engine’s spark is suspected as the cause.
Everett Power son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Power born November 5 1894 near Nelsonville Ohio died November 29 1918 at Grant Hospital Columbus at age 24 years 24 days He spent most of his life in Athens County He married Hazel May Griffin August 29 1917 He was a student at Ohio University Athens and later a principal designate at Caldwell Ohio He is survived by wife his mother and father two sisters Octa and Mrs William Keeton and a brother Rev William Powers An extended poem accompanies the notice in tribute.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It promises relief from stomach issues, feverishness, and constipation within hours, warns against counterfeits, and urges buyers to confirm the Genuine California Fig Syrup Company label.
Gouldy reports Canaan township set a new war record in the Red Cross Christmas drive. Every man in the township joined in the last drive except one who joined in October, making the record perhaps the best in Athens county.
Geneva report says Leon Trotsky's daughter and a Bolshevist named Lewow were arrested in Warsaw yesterday. Police found six million marks (about 1.5 million dollars) in the apartment they occupied.
The January issue of the state civil service commission bulletin lists numerous vacancies across state departments to be filled through competitive examinations in January.
Grand Rapids December 28 Judge W. Sessions upheld the Michigan 2 cent fare law in United States district court ruling it valid. The decision concludes a challenge to the fare measure affecting street railways and public transit.
A grand naval review is planned off American shores to honor U S Navy personnel. The battle fleet of ten dreadnoughts and accompanying destroyers and cruisers is due off New York harbor the day before Christmas. Navy Secretary Daniels will review the fleet and greet Admiral Mayo. a land parade will follow.
A vintage advertisement describes making a simple sugar syrup with Mentho Laxene for head and chest coughs and bronchial issues. It claims quick relief, wide use from coast to coast, and urges asking a pharmacist for Mentho Laxene with a money back guarantee.
Secretary of War Baker said in a letter to John R. Mott that the YMCA policy to restrict overseas contingents of secretaries to educational, entertainment and physical work specialists is approved. The letter was made public in New York.
This pattern suits plaid or check suiting with serge or jersey, also good for velvet or silk. Features a front closing under the collar. sleeves wrist or elbow length. Four sizes 4 10 12 14 years. Size 10 needs 4 yards of 36 inch material. Pattern mailed for 10 cents.
A young reader seeks guidance on dating invitations dress code and social rules for a junior senior event. Other letters ask about calling dating behavior writing frequency office work kissing and choosing between a country or city partner. The column offers cautious responses emphasizing prudence and personal happiness.
An interested reader asks for a simple lotion. A response notes bad skin is hard to improve and suggests patient care. Use a soft complexion brush and a cold cream at night, scrub with warm water and soap, then apply cream after drying. Consult a physician.
The War Department announced that 150 American commissioned officers of the air service were killed in action in France this year.
Martins Ferry Dec 30 A coal company strike halted operations as workers protested that Albert Bryant a returned soldier did not receive the same mule he drove before he was drafted. Bryant had kept his old job but the dispute grew over assignment details.
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