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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
3
The item notes burial in Nelsonville and a Newsom-Walburn motor hearse used in a 1918 burial. It recounts Allied action in late 1918 with praise for the 37th Division for crossing the Scheldt River and holding positions amid counterattacks. Personal letters from George Cline in France and social visits in Columbus follow, including locals Belle Weymeuller and Mrs. Stover hosting relatives and trips by Donald and others.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will entertain Thursday afternoon at Mrs. William’s home. The event is a notable precursor to the Mission Study class slated to begin in February.
Fire alarm on Saturday proved real at Hod Buntoff's residence. Owner Hod Buntoff sustained a loss of 25 dollars.
Sergeant Frank Jackson arrived in Nelsonville for a three week visit with his parents. He left six months after entering the service, served in France, went over the top, was wounded, and is slowly recovering. After furlough he will return to a hospital in Baltimore for further treatment. He was met by three troops of the boy scouts at the train and escorted to his home on Columbus Street.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown at the funeral services for our brother Wallace Wm. Warner. Thanks to the men who sang and those who gave the service of their automobiles and all other services. Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
James Sharp postmaster lists names of residents receiving undelivered mail including Charles Backus Martha Brooks Mrs Birt Clemenor Samuel Craddolph Levi Dickson J W Flowers Josephine Graham Ralph Grace Herman Patterson Lesei Kiars William McDaniel Geo Merrick W L Patton Mrs Fred Parker Jess Reed George Riley Harry H Taylor Mildred Warren Dora Withem Hurseh Weeley Goldie Searles Benjamin Six William Smith Louise Sorrelle. Letters advertised January 27 1919.
The Wilds family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy during the illness and death of their father and husband. They especially thank the K of P lodge for unlimited service.
Miss Hildreth Spencer receives two letters from Private Norman Ervin of the 37th Division noting an expected return home. The message includes an order praising the 11th Division as the 30th Army Corps relieves it. Local social notes mention numerous visits and weekend guests across Athens and Columbus, with several family and friends listed by name.
Washington reports indicate a full scale economic fight as Britain cuts rates to Great Britain and seals cargoes at new lower rates. British firms charter American ships to secure space while American vessels face blocked routes and port access.
Residents report warming air as robins, honey bees, and other birds appear. Mrs. Carsey claims a rabbin with blush on a tree top, while Mrs. Reeves saw the first robin at nine in the morning on June 16. The piece notes persistent weather forecasts about February.
Paris January 28 Edward Hurley chairman of the United States Shipping Board will return to the United States to take up the question of establishing a great American merchant marine He believes Americans intend to sustain a sufficient fleet to avoid dependence on foreign shipping sources He says many questions will arise requiring knowledge gained in Europe and plans will be settled after the war relief provides definite knowledge
Navy dispatch reports 129 veterans arrived by battleship EE thirteen days from Brest. Nebraska marines relay word that the New Jersey was forced to put into Azores for repairs. Descriptions reference battalion detachments, officers, and casual company movements with dates and locations in New York and Rochelle.
Sparse docket notes show no sheriff cases in days and little interest in court affairs. Mentions of a murder trial for Roush surface amid a roundup of local events including a marriage ceremony performed by Rev. Strecker and couples Ernest and Jane, Irene and others, with names blurred by the OCR.
Albany news desk reports debate on State Police Bill 9 to create a state constabulary with a two year term for a chief. The measure moves toward a final Senate vote as part of broader prohibition amendment ratification coverage.
In Milwaukee on January 28, Berger wages a loud challenge amid heavy interest groups aiming to block a showdown at sea, while Berger faces a charge in the incident.
A restrained order targets a judge from Zanesville in the Fulton region. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the filing concerns a legal restriction issued within the state. Further information on parties, dates, and scope is unavailable in the readable text.
An appeal effort linked to Mon exiles is reported to have reached Congress through 200 prominent émigrés. The message stresses that the rights of the African American community be safeguarded and forwarded by allied nations.
An update reports that the Women Suffrage Association has sent news to Saja and that Holland 100 women are involved. The brief notes ongoing discussions and organizational activity surrounding women’s voting rights.
The Senate approved the conference report on a 100 million dollar food bill to aid needy Europeans. The House promptly followed with adoption of the report.
Washington January 28 F Snyder acting chief from the meat division of the food administration recommended continuing the price of seventeen fifty for hogs for February at a conference of packers and swine producers this afternoon Hoover approved the step and final action was expected within an hour
New York January 28 The United States Steel board of directors at the quarterly meeting here declared an extra dividend of one percent on common stock.
A year ago Dr Gardell advocated a five days rest period for labor and business leaders, aiming to ease workloads and improve productivity across sectors.
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