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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1919

Page

8

2 PLAN ROOSEVELT MEETING IN COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY

At the suggestion of the Council of Defense A V Howell the secretary has invited late Colonel Roosevelt to this meeting where it will be decided whether to add rate services in the several places of combine in a union meeting. The Governor by request of the secretary of war has designated Sunday February 9 as the day for such memorial services. Several such are expected to be held at different points the county. The funeral was held this afternoon.

Roosevelt Council ‘of Defense A. V. Howell Pas Secretary of War

Newsies Assailant Sentenced in Ohio Court

Clarence McCarley of Middleport, jailed since September 6 for assault on Wey man Simmons, a colored newsboy, faced trial for assault with intent. Simmons was struck during a street parade, suffered a crushed frontal bone, and was rushed to Columbus hospital. Jury found him guilty of assault and battery. sentence: six months in Columbus workhouse and $100.

Newsies Clarence McCarley Middleport Weyman Simmons Iit McCarley Simmons Columbus

Ra cine High School Boy Undergoes Appendectomy

Fred Shain aged 18 a Ra cine high school student was seized with appendicitis and taken to Gallipolis hospital for an operation. Latest word says the procedure was carried out successfully and he is expected to recover soon due to his vigor.

Fred Shain Racine Gallipolis Aed

Wedding Anniversary Celebrated for Mr and Mrs Barnes

Friends and relatives gathered to honor Mr and Mrs Barnes on their wedding anniversary. Messages of good wishes were shared as the couple marked another year together.

N. Barnes

An Earful of Rutland Goes to City Meeting

A fragmented note reports Rutland residents attending a Sunday evening session at a local church hall. The garbled OCR mentions attendees, discussions, and a scanner device, with unclear specifics about outcomes or actions taken.

Rutland Christian Soareh FF Naan

Letart Fan Dies in Apparent Accident

A brief item reports a fan's death in Letart with few readable details. Local authorities investigate the incident and identify circumstances surrounding the fatality.

Pearl Stuckey Freed On Promise To Support Child

Pearl Stuckey is released from custody after promising to pay 48 dollars monthly for the support of a minor child. The report notes local legal action and ongoing custody considerations.

Pearl Stuckey W. G. Hutton Rutland France Jett G. Plautz Cons John Geyer Owen Duffy F. C. Russell Illnesa Crook

Old fashioned tea for constipation

An advertising notice touts Dr Carter s K and B Tea as a low cost bowel regulator and system tonic. It claims long use by thousands to keep bowels regular and the liver in good condition and suggests brewing a cup nightly for a week or two. It notes suitability for children and availability at all druggists.

Food in storage shows large gain in Massachusetts

Figures from the state bureau of food and drugs indicate January 1 totals show 7,998,775 pounds more food in cold storage than a year earlier. The sole decrease was fish by 12,117 pounds. Total stored food stood at 12,684,158 pounds versus 20,532,913 pounds a year ago.

Boston State Bureau of Food and Drugs Massachusetts

Nat Goodwin Rival Leads Fifth Marriage Record

Nat Goodwin rival stories mention William H. Chariton of Detroit who wed yesterday for his fourth time at age 36. Chariton and his bride each had three prior marriages in Detroit Michigan.

Detroit Mich Nat Goodwin Wiliam H. Chariton Chariton

Actor Nat Goodwin Dies at 61 in New York Hotel

Nat Goodwin, famed stage actor and noted for five marriages, died at the Hotel Claride in New York from a general breakdown after a brief illness and after losing an eye in an operation last year. He was born in Boston in 1857 and had a long career in Boston New York and California. His widow Marjorie Moreland has just announced her third marriage.

New York Nat T. Goodwin Claride Goodwin Boston Marjorie Moreland Eliza Weathersby Nellie Bake Pease Maxine Elliott Edna Goodrich Stuart Rebeon Hamlet Ocean Park California

Athens Ice and Storage Co. Elects Officers and Directors

Officers and directors of the Athens Ice and Storage Company were elected at the annual Marietta meeting. Stockholders named included Dr. P. E. Hixon A. E. Whaley B. A. Plumer J. Kennedy W. H. Jett and John Kaiser of Marietta. New officers are S. J. Kennedy president B. A. Plumer vice president A. E. Whaley treasurer and general manager and W. H. Jett secretary. The six percent dividend last year was reported with a promising outlook for the coming season.

Athens Ice and Storage Company Marietta P. E. Hixon A. E. Whaley Athens B. A. Plumer J. Kennedy W. H. Jett John Kaiser

Minnekahda Brings 2,738 Troops From Brest to New York

The transport Minnekahda arrived from Brest carrying 2,738 homecoming American troops including units A through M of the 329th Infantry and support detachments. Casual officers and civilians accompany the contingent, with division staff and medical units aboard.

New York United States Minnekahda Brest

Quintoiders Rally to Honor Workers and Team

A Sunnyside school morning rally celebrated the basketball team and sent members Fulton Oldfield and Geo Sweeney to Athens High and William Baker to John Hancock. Funds from Troop Two Boy Scouts totaling 4.10 were given to Miss Bridgeman for an East Side Athletic Fund.

Sunnyside Fulton Oldfield Geo. Sweeney Athens Hi William Baker John Hancock Miss Bridgeman East Side Athletic Fund McCormick Morgan

Ohio Democrats urge lawmakers to "get down to business"

Democrats in the Ohio legislature accuse the Republican majority of slow work saying only two or three bills pass in four weeks and many resolutions waste time. Representative Lustig of Cleveland blasts resolutions as costly, while the house sends to committee a Baker censure resolution and a plea on Ireland home rule. The session plans to adjourn for the week.

Columbus Ohio Lustig Cleveland Congress House Baker Committee On Peace Conference Ireland

Flu cases rise among children as health officer cites warm spell

Health officer Higgins says influenza now mainly affects children, with 48 cases in Athens last week. He notes adults were more affected in earlier waves but stresses quick recoveries in kids and few fatalities. School exams continue with nurse Mrs. R D Williams assisting.

Higgins Athens R. D. Williams

Navy expansion call from Admiral Mayo to House panel

Admiral Mayo urged the United States to push naval expansion to the limit and act immediately during testimony before the House naval committee.

Washington United States Mayo House Naval Committee

Letters reveal foster son dies before his friend in war

Mrs. Elisa Cunningham of Chauncey receives a wartime letter from Corporal Stanley Barker of the 23 Co 6 Bn 1st Prov. Tr. Reg. in France. Barker, an orphan who befriended Elza Cunningham, reports Elza wounded October 31 and died November 7. He notes Elza’s mother and hints at future reunion if plans allow. Barker remains unsure of Elza’s fate and mentions camps near Le Mans and division transfers.

Elisa Cunningham Chauncey Stanley D. Barker France Barker Cunningham Elza Elza Cunningham

Sale on Overalls and Union Suits for Kids

Notice announces discounts on boys and girls heavy fleece lined union suits in sizes 2 to 16 years at 98 cents. Regular men’s overalls priced from 2.00 to 1.29 in sale. Includes Vellastic and other brands.

Vellastic

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