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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
3
Two good house painters wanted for steady work at six dollars per day. Apply W. 8S. Runion Nelsonville Ohio. July 18.3p. Also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Virgil McDaniels of Haydenville.
A local appeal invites residents to donate one thousand dollars in war savings stamps and phone their names to add to Melsonville's Victory List. The list features Kasler family members, Gibson, Kellys, Lama, Mrs. Lawa, and Charles Monks among others.
Birth announced for a daughter born Wednesday July 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edgell. Athens visitors include Bill Hughes and Bert Parks. Numerous residents travel to Logan Buckeye Lake Athens Columbus and Glouster with relatives and friends. Henry Coe leaves for Camp Sherman after five years with Steinway. others host guests from Huntington Charleston Piqua and Hillsboro.
Misse Nelle Wolfe of Haydenville is visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Rosser entertain as their guests Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hardesty of Terre Haute Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Earl Lama hosted a six o'clock dinner Wednesday at their Franklin Street residence in honor of Mr and Mrs K P Hardesty of Terre Haute Indiana. Six place settings were arranged for the guests.
A dinner was held last night for the boys leaving Tuesday for camp. Guests included Tom and Miller Watson, Donald Bettig, Fred Mulligan, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rosser. Mrs. Earl Lowden returned from Mansfield visit with sister Mrs. Frank Mattox and was accompanied home by her nephews.
A picnic at Joe Wolf near East Clayton honored boys departing for military service this week. Attendees included Joseph Wolf Charlies Wolfe Jr Lafe Wolfe Jr and many relatives such as Lafe Wolfe Sr Charles Wolfe Sr Finley Wolfe Mrs Henry Sunderman Mr Mrs Fred Conmores and children Mrs John Connors and children Mrs Ben Black and children Mrs Della McMaster Ed Bales and children Art Bales Margaret Linn Thomas and Raymond Wollett Mr Mrs Wm Collins and daughter Gertrude Mr and Mrs Bred Collins Minnie and Everett Carr Mrs Dana Windon Mrs C Martin two pene R White Virgil Wendle Guy Carr Henry Will Buehler Wilbur McKee Henry Bruce and Ign Wal.
The music pupils of Mrs J W Cole who leaves next week for Baltimore Maryland surprised her at her Poplar Street home. They presented a handsome linen set as thanks. Refreshments followed a pleasant afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Weaver and many Misses and Messrs including Helen Reeves Ruth Wallace Mary Welch Thelma Kentner Paul Coleman and others.
Washington July 18 Maj Gen Clarence R Edwards of Cleveland commands the Twenty sixth National Guard of New England unit now with the First American army corps in heavy fighting tied to the German offensive. Nearly 1500 Ohio troops from the Rainbow division stand with the New Englanders amid the relentless fire in France.
Cotton growers and industry interests conferred in Washington with officials from the Agriculture Department the War Industries Board the Shipping Board and the Federal Reserve Board presenting opposition to price fixing or other government restrictions on the cotton trade.
In London on July 18, Sir Leo Money said 850,596 of 627,929 American troops sent to Europe in April to June were carried in British ships. He stated arrangements are being made to carry larger numbers in the future.
Wayland M. Evans, second son of Dr. B D Evans, has passed a preliminary examination for ensign in the U S navy and will travel to Chicago for initial training at the Naval Training Station.
Rheumatic sufferers praise Neutrone Prescription 99 for quick lasting relief from rheumatism and neuralgia. The ad notes home testimonials as proof, claims rapid improvement, and offers a 50 cent or one dollar bottle with mail orders and McKee Drug Company as a distributor.
In The Hague on July 17 German papers react to a Swiss-reported transfer of sawed-off shotguns to American troops. Cologne Gazette accuses Americans of barbarism and predicts tomahawks and scalp knives will appear on the front, warning German troops that Americans are not honorable warriors. Weser Zeitung notes shotguns given not for effectiveness but due to ill-trained Americans unable to handle rifles.
Mrs. R. E. Burris and her daughter Vivian from Columbus visited Chauncey over the weekend with Ira R. Fuller and family on Ellis avenue. The Quillen shows are in Chauncey this week coming here from Nelsonville.
Funeral services for Berry M. Maynard who died at the North Hill mine will be held Friday at Green's Run Church of Christ. Burial follows at Nye Cemetery in Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Al Preston traveled to Haydenville on Sunday to visit relatives. Samuel Carter from Columbus visited his brother Brit Carter and family in Chauncey. Myra Lavine of Cleveland stayed with cousin Miss Lena Wilson. Rev and Mrs H A Sherwood of Anderson Ind spoke at the Church of God in Chauncey. Roberta Arthur of Columbus visited Charles Bradfield and family. Edw and Dorothy Minister visited relatives in Xenia. Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer of Nelsonville visited Mr and Mrs George Wilson this week.
Rev. Joseph Harris of Columbus visits old friends with brother L C Harris while Miss Margery Crippen of Athens visits Miss Enid Townsend. New arrivals include B R Cross family from Cleveland and G W Clark moving to the village. A barber opens, and locals discuss lost pocket book. teachers from South Webster visit.
Oilers and firemen on Great Lakes steamers threaten a July 29 strike unless the Lake Carriers Association abolishes the welfare plan in use since the last lake men strike. They call the plan nearly a black list and demand changes before the action.
Troy Grange plans an open session in Coolville on Saturday July 20 with a Columbus speaker to discuss wheat production and the day’s topic. After the program some degree work will be conferred. The group notes recent War Savings Stamp purchases and pledges to assist draftees in meeting their stamp goals.
Washington reports that the pooling of rail equipment will lead to converting parallel lines into double track systems. Director General McAdoo is poised to authorize a large scale recruiting plan building connections, with officials stating costs will be negligible compared with the vast benefit to be gained.
A dated July 13 1918 letter to Probate Judge Phillips from Guysville Ohio bears the name Mandy Chandns noting a resident of 86 and reporting drinking and gambling activity in a dry town. The missive mentions mockery and locals watching others and hints at whisky being fetched.
Grand Lodge of Georgia starts a project to build a memorial home in Atlanta for indigent Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and their children in memory of the late Judge Robert T. Daniel of Griffin. He was grand sire of Odd Fellows at his death. The facility aims to aid distressed members and families.
Four unidentified bodies were found under an overturned auto in a wooded area near Solo Ohio. Picnickers discovered the wrecked vehicle and, upon turning it over, found the four corpses. The license plate was missing and the car appeared to have been there for several months.
In Missouri near Thayer an early morning Frisco passenger train from Kansas City to Memphis derailed. One passenger was killed and 15 to 20 were injured as three crew members were reported missing.
Dispatch from Lausanne reports thirty five thousand Lithuanian troops defeat Bolsheviki units and push them into disorderly retreat, signaling a significant strategic setback for the Bolshevik forces.
The Messenger profiles Mrs. Bert Riley Routé 7 Athens as a premier knitter. A friend notes she can knit two socks at once on one set of needles and forms each sock’s heel and toe before removing the needles. Since December 15 1917 she has produced thirty pairs of socks two helmets and seven wristlets while managing her household chores.
The women's division of the Federal Employment Service reports 44,471 women placed in jobs across the United States. The statistic highlights the agency's outreach and success in expanding employment opportunities for women nationwide.
Floyd E R Bennett petitions for divorce from Mary A Bennett alleging willful absence for over three years since their marriage July 6 1912. He notes four children Howard 6 Ruth 4 Earnest 3 Forest 1 and says she left home for long periods neglecting duties and leaving him to care for the children.
He asks for divorce and requests care and custody of the children, outlining his intention to secure a legal arrangement regarding their welfare.
A Munich dispatch reports that both the Kaiser and Kalgerin are nursing a mild influenza illness.
July 18 1917 Petrograd under martial law as fighting erupts on Nevsky Prospect. In 1915 British progress on a 1000 yard front near Ovilliers and French repulse a German raid on Hill 304. Germans push against Russians along a 100 mile front from the Baltic to Bessarabia. St Louis aldermen raise city workers’ pay to match union scales.
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