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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

8

Americans Work Their Habits Over Time

A fragment notes a broad remark about Americans as a people who consistently modify and refine their daily routines and behaviors through repeated practice and adjustment.

Land Auto Tourist Drive Inspires Western City Ads

Far western cities compete to attract automobile tourists with advance parties meeting motorists at hotels and junctions. About fifty towns offer free camping with electric lights and running water as cross country touring grows in popularity and prompts trailers and motor homes to provide portable homes on the road.

Far West Pacific Coast Middle West

Community Notes From Gold Ridge and Nearby Towns

Local farmers harvest wheat as residents attend Pleasant Street Children’s Day services with a standout solo by Mrs. Kate Wood. A 99 year old James Haning marked his birthday with friends and family. An all day Downington service is planned for July 13 with baskets urged. Dale Knapp visited Lester Oberholzer. ice cream gathering in Downington featured many locals.

Pleasant Kate Wood Leo Welch Webber Wood Howard Welch Della Haning Lena Duckler Ruth Haning Dale Knapp Downington Lester Oberholzer James Haning Harry Knopp Dale Alva Wingett Zelda George Duckler Lena Orville Silva George Snowden Gerald Iréne George Wallace

Local Notes and Updates from the Village

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herwig travel to Columbus for treatment after illness. Private Frank Clouse of the Marine service reports readiness to depart for the Panama Canal Zone. Clyde Tolliar is hospitalized after an appendicitis operation. William Gray plans relocation to Newell West Virginia. Harve Sayer suffers infection from a mosquito bite. Two Civil War veterans in frail health are Thomas Bain and Thomas Collins. Tom Wallace announced a July 4 speech in Murray with a large crowd anticipated.

Henry Herwig Columbus Frank Clouse Marine Service Panama Canal Zone Atlantic Clyde Tolliars James Tolliars William Gray Newell W. Va Liverpool Harve Sayer Thomas Bain 18Th Co. V. I Thomas Collins West Virginia Tom Wallace Murray

House Panel Seeks Halt on Public Health Hospitals

Chairman Good of the appropriations committee asked Secretary Glass to stopPurchase and construction of multiple public health service hospitals until Congress can probe alleged waste and extravagance.

Washington Good House Appropriations Committee Secretary of the Treasury Glass

Soldier Dispersed Attacks After Mayr Remedy Cure

A veteran reports two years of severe stomach trouble eased by four bottles of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He credits relief for restoring health and being declared fit for artillery service by government physicians. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and offers a money back guarantee at McKee Drug Store and elsewhere.

Mayr McKee Drug Store

Roosevelt names second child at Sloan Maternity

New York on July 3 reports Mrs Archie Roosevelt gave birth to a baby girl. This is the couple’s second child following a son. Mother and infant are reported doing well at Sloan Maternity Hospital.

New York Archie ‘Rosevelt Roosevelt Sloan Maternity Hospital

Enid to Celebrate Fourth With War Veteran Host

Robert Hell and several veterans return from Europe to join Enid's July 4th celebration. The town plans a lively Independence Day observance with local participants and activities.

Enid Okla Hell Europe Robert Hell

Kipling Quotation Echoes at Hartford Ticket Window

A Hartford ticket window reportedly quoted Kipling saying I want a ticket to some place where there ain't no ten commandments and a man can raise a thirst. The remark circulated as a local quip amid travel chatter at the city’s transit hub.

Hartford Conn Kipling

Obituary of Charles J. Bean of Guysville Ohio 1856 1919

Charles J. Bean born April 9 1856 in Guysville Ohio died June 19 1919 at home aged 63 years 2 months 10 days He married Emma J Townsend December 31 1879 and they had six children two of whom died in childhood He leaves a wife three sons Ray H Bean Sargent Harrison M Bean Lieut Vern L Bean a daughter Mrs B W Spence and one granddaughter Eleanor Marie Spence He was active in M E church Odd Fellows Stewart and Masonic Lodge Guysville The family notes his devotion to country and neighbors and closes with a prayerful verse Thy will be done.

Charles J. Bean Ezekiel Armina Bean Guysville Ohio Emma J. Townsend Ray H. Bean Sargent Harrison M. Bean 12Th Aero Squadron United States Army Vern L. Bean Cleveland B. W. Spence Elenor Marie Spence M. E. Church Guysville, O Independent Order of Odd Fellows Stewart, Ohio Masonic Lodge

Local Families Attend Socials and Ice Cream Night

Mr and Mrs Fred Elliott and Mr and Mrs Thomas Bailes spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Noble Collins. Ice cream, cake, and lemonade were served to multiple families including the Scotts and Hawkins. A telescope device to regulate Bunsen burner heat was invented in Europe. There will be an airline church ice cream social on Friday night July 4 with proceeds for the church.

Fred Elliott Thomas Bailes Noble Collins Lester Enlow Silas Scott Glenn Sam Scott Elmo Ed Hawk Walter Chester George Scott Jr Keith and Dale Lee Elliott Will Bell Columbus Edd Hawk George Scott Fred Miliott Austin Hawk Paul Charles Hazel Theodore Hawk Keith Scott Edward Bailes Airline

Card of Thanks for C J Bean Family

The Bean family thanks the minister for consoling words the I C O F Lodge at Stewart the Masonic Lodge of Guysville and all friends relatives and neighbors for their floral offerings and kindness in our sorrow.

I. C. O. F. Lodge Stewart Masonic Lodge Guysville C. J. Bean

Housing fear spurs cottage demand in Midland village

In a Midland village the nearing death of a local elder triggered six villagers to seek to reserve his cottage in a single day. The man, hearing of the rush, began to recover. The story, by United Press, reflects broader English housing anxieties.

United Press London England Midland

308th Engineers to Arrive July 4 at Camp Sherman

Camp Sherman Ohio July 3 Members of the 308th engineers 83rd division will arrive here July 4 according to word received from Camp Jackson today They were delayed in leaving the eastern camp until today Two canteens were closed here yesterday by order of General Glenn who was told gambling had been permitted in them Military policemen will be retained in Chillicothe until demobilization is completed.

Camp Sherman Ohio 308Th Engineers Camp Jackson Glenn Chillicothe

Ashtabula Citizens Back $300,000 Hotel Plan

Citizens of Ashtabula are financing a project to build a hotel in the city with a total cost of 300000 dollars. The initiative reflects local investment and civic development plans for the area.

Ashtabula

Ohio National Guard unit forms new Company E

Major L. RB. Blue with Captains Clark and McCarty organize Company E of the Highth regiment Ohio National Guard. The three officers have just returned from service overseas in France.

Ashland L. RB. Blue Clark and McCarty Highth Regiment Ohio National Guard France

Lancaster Hosts Victory Celebration With Balloon Ascents

Lancaster July 3. A victory celebration and soldiers picnic will be held at the fair grounds tomorrow. World famous aeronaut Reck less Johnson will perform two balloon ascensions and numerous stunts dropping 300 feet before opening his parachute and hanging by his toes from a trapeze as a large American flag unfurls in midair.

Lancaster Johnson

First American Legion Weekly to Be Released Tomorrow

Columbus report notes the inaugural issue of the American Legion Weekly, official publication of the American Legion, will hit newsstands tomorrow.

Columbus American Legion Weekly American Legion

Palmer orders Philadelphia DA to probe Atlantic City liquor sales

July 3 Attorney General Palmer announced he had directed the district attorney at Philadelphia to immediately investigate reports that liquor is being sold in Atlantic City in violation of the law and to make arrests if the reports prove true.

Washington Palmer Philadelphia Atlantic City

Toledo Weather Forecast Sparks Dempsey Willard Fight Hopes

The weather man predicted a calm day with clear skies and no breeze and a temperature near 90 degrees for tomorrow’s Willard Dempsey bout as conditions looked ideal for the match in Toledo Ohio.

Toledo

Chinese Preserve Eggs for Long Ship Distances

Chinese method uses a paste of sea salt vegetable ash and water to keep eggs fresh for long sea travel. This preservation technique aims to extend shelf life during voyages by coating each egg with a mineral paste.

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