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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1919

Page

2

Letter from Dwight Williams in Germany Reflects on War

Private Dwight Williams writes from Germany about Army life after armistice, the Second Division's record, hopes of homecoming, and shared humanity with Germans. He recounts meals, billets, a near misfire at a pontoon crossing, and requests addresses for fellow soldiers while noting the front’s fatigue and lingering danger.

Clark Williams Dwight Army of Occupation Germany E. F France States Wescott Roach Tom Liggett Israel Putnam 166Th Inf Rhine James Balters Congress Aso Coblens Younk Meuse Boche A. BE. F

Did you ring for a boy in Chicago hotel room

A terse Chicago note reports Marie Hankel in a hotel room where a man asks if she rang for a boy and she responds I will. The line hints at a court proceeding to determine next steps or action.

Chicago Burelor Marie Hankel

Veteran Pan a Mayor Files Nomination Petition

H. H. Schuyler, sixteen terms as mayor of Pana Illinois, has filed a petition for the nomination. Peace and veterans mark the quiet political move as Schuyler seeks further office.

Pana Ill H. H. Schuyler

Orbiston Lady Is Guest of Honor

On February 22 in Orbiston Mrs. J. B. Glancy was feted at the home of her sister Mrs. William Blackston with a large turnout of local friends and out of town guests. A bountiful banquet and social gathering followed a day of warm hospitality and good fellowship among Orbiston residents and visitors from Nelsonville and beyond.

Orbiston, CO J. B. Glancy Orbiston Nona Miller New Haven W. Va Marion Louther Newton Horton Charles Tedrow Charles McManaway Nona McManaway Nelsonville C. C. Cole Church of Christ William Brown Glency Columbus William Donley A. K. Crothers William Edwards Jennie Garlic Fontella Cornelia Rose Sam Grinstead Charles John Thompson Marinda Grinstead John Faulkner James Henderson Nora Wharton Eugene William O’rouke Carson Camp Josephine Blackston Fearl Glengy Alice Vermillion Doris Mathews Joe Blackston

Birthday Tribute Keepsake in Mrs Glency’s Honor

The record notes a sentiment that the day was well spent and extends wishes for many more such birthdays to Mrs Glency, marking a community remembrance and celebration of her life.

Aged Woman Dies At Home in Ames

AMESVILLE O February 24 Mrs Mery Kasler aged widow of the late A J Kasler is dead at the home of her son Acy Kasler Hooper Ridge Burial will be made at Hooper Ridge arrangements not completed Mrs Kasler who lived all her life in the district leaves Lewis of near Albany Mrs Walter Patton of Columbus Mrs Dan Linscott and Acy of Hooper Ridge as her children

Germany Red Cross Rhine France Chateau-Thierry Satan Amesville Mery Kasler A. J. Kasler Acy Kasler Hooper Ridge Kasler Lewis Albany Walter Patton Columbus Dan Linscott and Acy

This Week At The Presbyterian Church Schedule

The session meets tonight to consider the New Era Movement and its relation to the Athens church. Dr Evans will highlight events in the religious world. Wednesday Mrs R O Williams leads a discussion on Money the Acid Test. Saturday Mrs C L Jones Division holds a sale in the Lostro building at two.

New Era Athens Evans R. O. Williams C. L. Jones The Friendly Society Lostro

The Best I Ever Used Chamberlain's Tablets Ad

Mrs A W Milne of St George Utah commends Chamberlains Tablets for biliousness and constipation. She notes they are available at the drug store for a quarter.

A. W. Milne St. George Utah Chamberlain

Fiery Eczema and Skin Eruptions Readily Yield to This Old Remedy

Eczema and skin eruptions stem from impure blood that requires cleansing. S S S is touted as a long standing blood purifier sold by druggists for fifty years. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle and request full treatment advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.

ARCO Ems Neely Swift Specific Co Dept. H Atlanta Georgia

Take Her Out Case Sparks Magistrate Hint

Magistrate Koenig told Paula Pollack to take her outside to use the bank funds to pay a disorderly conduct fine after she began drawing from her personal account to cover the penalty.

New York Koenig Paula Pollack

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Maiden Ladies Homes Proposed by Bank President

Walter Sousley, bank president and village councilman, a confirmed bachelor, plans to build a home for maiden ladies in Ada Ohio. A playful note that he would fund it drew many applicants and offers of endowments, with Sousley indicating he is willing to proceed.

Ada Sousley Walter Sousley

Still Sleeping in Lancaster as Man Remains Unresponsive

Lewis Hoover aged 32 has been in a prolonged sleep for a week in Lancaster Ohio. Doctors report normal heart action and respiration with no pain while efforts to rouse him continue.

Lancaster Lewis Hoover P-Van .Winkling

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