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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
8
Ohio Commandry Announces Temple Work and Banquet
The Ohio Commandry Knights Templar No. 24 of Pomeroy will conduct work in the Order of the Temple next Monday evening followed by a Templars only banquet. Attendees are promised a pleasant social evening reflecting the commandry’s noted hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Commandry
Knights Templar
Pomeroy
Order of the Temple
Meigs County Sends Cards for Overseas Service
Cards arrive from Rob Webster Sgt Co L 148 Infantry and Owen Watson announcing safe arrival overseas. Several other Meigs county boys sent cards at the same time. It is conservatively estimated more than 100 Meigs county boys are now in service overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Webster
Sgt. Co. L
148 Infantry
Owen Watson
Meigs County
Cherrington Nominated for Officers Training School
Homer V Cherrington a recent Athens county selective service man who served at Camp Sherman has been chosen as a candidate for the new officers training school begun at the camp He is the son of Rev L L Cherrington pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Pomeroy and was a teacher and faculty member at Ohio University Athens before his draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer V. Cherrington
Athens County
Selective Service
Camp Sherman
L .L. Cherrington
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Pomeroy
Cherrington
Ohio University Athens
Oppenheimer Named President Of Ohio Electric Light Assoc
A telegram announced the election of J. L. Oppenheimer, president of the O. R. E. Ry & P. Co., to the presidency of the Ohio Electric Light Association. The position was unexpected and came as a sudden honor during the association's Cedar Point session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Oppenheimer
Ohio Electric Light Association
Cedar Point
Auto turns over after front wheel burst at Kerrs Run
A car driven by Edward Qualls with passenger Elmer Qualls overturned at Schwegman corner Kerrs Run after a front wheel burst on a curve. Both men were thrown clear. Edward suffered facial scratches and a bruised shoulder, Elmer escaped injury. Vehicle sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwegman
Kerr
Edward
Elmer Qualls
Elmer
Colored youths honored before military service at Rock Spring
A large gathering of colored residents of the county assembled at Rock Spring Fair grounds Thursday to honor four colored boys departing for military service Thursday next. A fine dinner and diverse social pastimes followed with a rousing patriotic address by Common Pleas Judge A. P. Miller to close the pleasant affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Spring Fair Grounds
Common Pleas
A. P. Miller
Rural Carrier Exam Soon at Minersville Area
The July 27 1918 exam at Pomeroy fills rural carrier posts in Minersville Racine and nearby county routes. Only 16 citizens within the county will be admitted who meet Form No 1977 requirements. Forms from offices or the U S Civil Service Commission. Women may sit exams on equal terms with men during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Minersville
Racine
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
Post Office Department
Death of Mary An Miller at 83 in Ohio home
Mary An Miller aged 83 died Thursday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs C C Arnold where she had lived for years. A German immigrant, she came to the U S at age three and was widowed by John Miller about thirty years ago. She leaves four daughters Mrs George Henafaulth Cleveland Mrs George Stahl Akron Mrs Ella Croswell Cincinnati Mrs C C Arnold Pomeroy one son George Elberfeld Pomeroy and a sister Mrs John Circle Mt Carmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary An Miller
C. C. Arnold
Fred Strohmeyer
Germany
John Miller
George Henafaulth
Cleveland
George Stahl
Akron
Ella Croswell
Cincinnati
CC. Arnold
Pomeroy
George Elberfeld
John Circle
Mt. Carmel
George Fick Returns Home From Ohio Visit
George Fick, who had been visiting relatives and friends in Columbus, Zanesville, and Nelsonville, returned home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fick
Columbus
Zanesville
Nelsonville
Reedsville Men Arrive Safely Overseas
Frank Kibble and Clyde Emerick have arrived safely overseas, confirming their secure passage and current status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kibble
Clyde Emerick
Reedsville
Beards Family Announces Douglas Beards Safe Arrival
Mr and Mrs Fred Beards report their son Douglas Beards has arrived safely. The family confirms his safe crossing and requests no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Fred Beards
Douglas
Reedaville Woman Joins Pomeroy Visit With Food Committee Member
A. I. Kibble and daughter Lucy traveled with Mr and Mrs H G Webster of Reedaville to Pomeroy on Friday. Miss Kibble serves on the county food conservation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Kibble
Lucy
H. G. Webster
Reedaville
Pomeroy
Miss Kibble
County Food Conservation Committee
Detroit Visitor Louise Ebersbach Guests at College
Miss Louise Ebersbach visits Detroit as a guest of Elizabeth Allen who is attending college there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Ebersbach
Detroit
Elizabeth Allen
Scholls Return Home From Here to Jacksonville Indiana
Mr and Mrs Leonard Scholl, guests of Mrs Jacob Scholl and relatives, left by auto for their home in Jacksonville Indiana after visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Scholl
Jacob Scholl
Jacksonville
Ind
Dr A BE Lawrence Visits Columbus
Dr A B E Lawrence travels to Columbus as a visitor visiting institutions and meeting local officials during a brief stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. A. BE. Lawrence
Columbus
Ladies Aid Enjoys Afternoon at Jacobs Home
The Ladies Aid was delightfully entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs Laff Jacobs and daughter Mrs Maynard Davis and Mrs Wright McCabra at the Jacobs home on Lincoln Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Laff Jacobs
Maynard Davis
Wright McCabra
Jacobs
Lincoln Hill
Mrs Mary Swyers Visit to Columbus Relatives
Mrs Mary Swyers is visiting relatives in Columbus as reported in local society notes. The brief item notes travel and family connections without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Mary Swyers
Columbus
Rural Carrier Exam Notice in Meigs County Ohio
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination for women eligible to serve as rural carriers in Meigs County Ohio. The notice lists Mr and Mrs Fred Terrell and family Ruth Ho tton and Jomer Terrell family among those answering the call as residents travel for exams and related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite States Civil Service Com
Fred Terrell
Mission
Ruth
Hotton
Meigs
Ohio
Jomer Terrell
Family visits span Columbus Beaver Dam and returning service members
Homer Tedford on 48 hour leave from Camp Sherman returns to duties. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Lesher and children William Curtis and Donald visit Mrs. C. B. Smith of Middleport, mother of Mrs. Lesher, for an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Tedford
Camp Sherman
M. M. Lesher
William, Curtis
Donald
C. B. Smith
Middleport
Lesher
For Sale or Trade Items From O B Wooley Amesville
For sale or trade an all steel hay press Ell in good running order and a 16 size Rosas Fungilage Cutter with blower both listed by O B Wooley of Amesville Ohio Also listed cattle aged 1 and 2 years by O B Wooley in Amesville Ohio with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Wooley
Amesville
Ohio
O. BE. Wooley
Army Health Drive Showcases Camp Sanitation Efforts
A wartime feature extols Uncle Sam’s camp health program detailing strict sanitation measures, dust control, shoe care, barber hygiene, and nutrition. It notes medical authorities improving recruits as evidence of science aiding soldiers and reflects on letters from Sgt Creed Chapman describing life in France and morale among engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Creed Chapman
Co. E
208Th Engineers
E. L. Chapman
Coalville
France
Overseas Masonic Club notes from Paramuthia Lodge Ohio
A former Ohio student sends a service letter explaining Overseas Masonic Club membership. The note cites Paramuthia Lodge No 25 Athens and 250 members with 14 from Ohio, details meeting schedule, welfare efforts, and fellowship aims. Also included is a public notice about fare increases for Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Co with a hearing set July 24, 1918 in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. U
Amnex
E. F. Finance Division
Ord. Dept
France
James A. Palmer
Paramathia Lodge No
Athens
Ohio
Brother Palmer
Overseas Masonic Club
Paramuthia Lodge
Buckeye
Athens Lodge
Population and Circulation Figures from Treasury Report
The July 1 1918 treasury circulation report estimates the continental US population at 105 869 000, up 144 000 in June and 1 724 000 in the prior year. Money in circulation totals 5 384 797 909, up 138 135 656 for June and 534 488 189 for the prior year. Per capita circulation is 50.86, up 1.23 in June and 4.29 for the year, with a 16.05 rise since July 1 1908. The total money supply is larger than ever in US history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury Department
Real estate transfers listed across townships
Real estate transfers include multiple deed details: Athens Township transfers from Peter D. Fagan to John Sheridan for 100 acres valued at 1700. Charles H. Williams to B D Woolley et al for Lot 3 Stanley Heights valued at 1990. Alonzo L Tryon to John Owen Tryon 106 364 acres for 3000. John Owen Tryon back to Alonzo L Tryon for 65886 acres for 1950. Alexander Township from Sarah Gilkey to Odessa May Williamson for 50 acres valued at 1400. Williamson to Luella Isham same tract. Chauncey George Harvey Nye and wife to Harry L Stalder Lot 164 valued at 805. Glouster Mooney to Lelia Powers lots 12 25 ft S end valued at 40 and 29 N of R R valued at 50. Hyman Margolin to Jennie Porter Lot 1064 valued at 50. John Clinesmith to Arthur M Stedman et al for .50 acre N of Wm James Lot between Road and R R 1000. Lodi Township Warren S Buck to Sylvia R Ziggaroos Lot 27 Pleasant Valley valued at 130.32 and 30. Trimble Township J W Myers to George Dixon .86 acre for 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Peter D. Fagan
John Sheridan
Charles H. Williams
B. D. Woolley
Stanley Heights
Daniel Mooney
Lelia Powers
R. R
Hyman Margolin
Jennie Porter
John Clinesmith
Arthur M. Stedman
Wm. James
Lodi
Warren S. Buck
Sylvia R. Ziggaroos
Pleasant Valley
Trimble
J. W. Myers
George Dixon
Towser bones used for explosive glycerine
London reports that Britain urges housewives to collect dog bones after chewing. The bones are sent to collect points to extract marrow used to make glycerine, a component of high explosive. Imported glycerine costs 2500 per ton, while domestic production costs 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Can the Food Campaign Aims at 1.5 Billion Quarts
Washington reports a wartime drive by the Agriculture Department to have every American can five quarts of home canned fruits and vegetables monthly through winter. About three thousand demonstrators tour producing districts teaching canning and drying to preserve surplus summer produce for 1.5 billion quarts this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Washington
Department of Agriculture
McHenry firm salutes Texas oil well milestone
George L. McHenry of McHenry and Sissler relishes a telegram from Thad McLean announcing the Texas Oil Company, in which they are invested, has drilled a 400 barrel oil well near Saratoga, Texas. The Thad McLean Q Oil Company has previously produced successful wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. McHenry
McHenry & Sissler
Thad McLean
Texas Oil Company
Thad McLean Q Oil Company
Saratoga
Texas
Pretty Stiff Pace Kansas City Knitting Women
Kansas City women maintain a brisk pace in knitting, producing 1,100 garments weekly and totaling over 20,000 knitted items to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
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Frank Blackwood
U.S. A
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THE
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Odessa May Williamson
Will
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Chauncey George Harvey Nye
Harry L. Stalder
Glouster
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Billie Burke
Columbia
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Senator Gronna
Senator Gronnan
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Bernice Sanders
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