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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
7
T. E. Wells has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of John R. Reynolds, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. Dated July 15, 1918. H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge.
The county hosts daily baking demonstrations in Peach Ridge Coolville Torch Jerseyville Albany and Alexander township. Scheduled sessions run Monday through Friday at local school houses and private homes with community turnout expected.
A half dozen Athens businessmen will accompany the Athens county selects on the troop train tomorrow. They will wear Y M C A chevrons and receive post cards song leaflets and forms of entertainment.
A satirical, devilish letter to the Kaiser discusses German policies in World War I. It mocks Kultur, arson, and plunder while warning that brutal tactics will breed lasting hate and resistance. The Devil cautions against publicizing sinister plans like polygamy and forced motherhood, urging secrecy.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Beverage and children of Athens visited their in laws Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bean. Victor Carpenter and daughters attended the funeral of aunt Mrs. J. E. Love at Clarks Chapel. Lucile and Grace Bean of Athens stayed with cousins Helen and Frances Mansfield. C. E. Bean traveled to Newport Kentucky on business. Arthur Williams and a Columbus friend returned after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Love and children were mentioned in the local notes.
In Bridgeport Nebraska Mr and Mrs C C Bean hosted relatives from the area as guests. Helen Mansfield visits Athens with friends. Annie Bean attended the funeral of Mrs D F B Love. Charles Creasy visited Mr and Mrs Lars Bean. Community members attended a flag service at Guysville. Green Branch boys in service are overseas. Local youths attended a dance at Lawrence Niggermeyer’s Friday night.
Washington reports the scope of the work or fight order will widen to draft age men now in nonessential jobs. General Crowder plans several official orders within months to require employment in War Industries Board deemed essential or risk loss of exemption. Several occupations are listed as nonessential for young lawyers clerks inspectors and sales staff while essential fields like shipbuilding railroads coal and munitions remain eligible for exemptions or deferrals.
A set of 1918 notices seek support for candidates in Athens County Ohio. Bert M Thompson Thomas N Hoover Henry A Hatch and M P Totman announce candidacies for State Representative before the Republican primaries held August 13 and August 18.
BENJ F DUTTON announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator in the 9th to 14th districts. The campaign is subject to the August primary decision on August 18.
George W Ford announces candidacy for Recorder of Athens County subject to the Republican primaries on August 18 1918. H E Adams solicits support and announces the campaign.
The nomination date for Recorder of Athens County is set, pending the Republican Primary election on August 18, 1918. Sidney A. Cook, Nelsonville, Ohio.
Otto L. Hoisington named as candidate for County Recorder on the Republican primary ballot set for August 18. Any further details not provided in the fragment.
A. B. Potter announces candidacy for Auditor in the upcoming Republican primary on August 18. He states his intention to run in the party race and asks voters for support in the August primary.
Athens County native George W. Rose, a Republican, promotes his twenty three years of experience as a prosecutor and asks for votes.
John B. Corns of Lawrence County receives endorsements from the Republican Central and Executive Committees of Lawrence and Vinton counties and the Athens County Executive Committee as a candidate for State Central Committee. He advocates state and national prohibition and clean, sober politics nationwide.
Petitioners ask Athens County commissioners to reroute a public road from C. H. Brown’s Run Road farm through H. Brown and Dana M. Poston lands to the hill top and river foot. Viewing is July 9 1918 with a hearing August 6 1918. A submarine torpedo is described as a metal cylinder loaded with high explosive and a detonating device.
City Engineer Hansen announced Los Angeles covers 362.04 square miles, about 44 miles long and 29 wide. The city has 493.6 miles of paved streets and 742.42 miles of other improved roadways. Population figures were not given in the fragment.
A New York inventor rigs an alarm clock to a gas burner to boil a pot of coffee at a set time, awakening the owner. The device demonstrates automated morning routines and gadgetry innovation.
The text notes people are paying off mortgages as a prudent move amid adverse times. It cites the five percent rate in state matters and mentions assets totaling $14 with references to West Gay Street, Columbus. The passage emphasizes good judgment and responsible handling of finances during hardship.
An ad claims Lubricant Carbon Remover clears carbon build up in engines. Pour two to four tablespoonfuls into each spark plug hole, follow directions, and expect power gain and better gas mileage. Each can guaranteed, price $1 prepaid. Agents wanted, James Thompson 475 4th Ave New York NY.
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