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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
8
A wartime guide advises soldiers to replace power of attorney with a full property assignment left to a trusted person. It shows a sample form naming a sister as attorney and beneficiary, powers to collect and dispose of assets, and notes to tailor and seek legal help.
Athens high school edged Hancock 7 to 6 after a five inning pitchers duel opened up in the late frames. Hancock led in errors and a late disputed bunt play affected the final outcome as Athens claimed victory on a critical ninth inning rally.
Washington reports the western wheat harvest begins in Oklahoma with 6000 workers needed and spreads to Kansas next week with 30000 workers. The federal employment service says wheat cutting starts earlier and will require more men with wages up to 4 to 5 dollars daily in Kansas and 3.50 to 4 dollars in Oklahoma. Temporary federal offices expand across the wheat belt to connect farmers by telephone.
Harley Williams of Stewart visited his parents Mr and Mrs Waldo Williams Sunday. Lawrence Manafield spent Sunday night with friends near Coolville. The Oaks of Canaanville hosted Mr and Mrs C C Mansfield and Mrs Mabel Ailstock Thursday. Ella Pierce of Guysville stayed with niece Bertha Bean Thursday. C C Bean and Emerson Copeland joined a Latrobe day trip to see T E Fitch and Chas Tresize. Arthur F Bean was with parents C C Bean on a Camp Lee Virginia trip. Mrs Jesse Jack of Albany visited her sister Mrs Arthur Bean. Leora Mansfield spent Thursday in Athens.
Athens resident Frank H Roach, a real estate broker, testifies to relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Cline's Pharmacy. He describes back pain and frequent secretions and urges others not to experiment with imitations. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes the pills at 60 cents.
New York June 8 In dedicating the Brooklyn YMCA Building for colored men Governor Charles S Whitman praised the courage of negro troops saying a negro regiment carried the first American flag to the firing line and another regiment took the first New York State flag to the American front during the war effort.
A 50¢ jar of San Cura Ointment is touted to cure piles eczema ulcers and other skin sores with rapid relief. Rev W F Gilbert of Titusville Pa testifies of twenty years of suffering ending after using the antiseptic ointment, with local agents Cline's Pharmacy Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville offering refunds if not satisfied. It promises pain relief from burns cuts and bruises and costs 30¢ to 60¢ a jar.
San Cura Soap described as a healing antiseptic for soothing baby skin. Claims to free pores from impurities prevent rashes and clear complexions. Offered at 25c a cake at Cline's and Fountain Pharmacies in Nelsonville Ohio. Thompson Medical Co. in Titusville Pennsylvania handles mail orders.
O. Reed, chaplain of the Ohio Penitentiary, urges readers to donate magazines and reading material for prisoners. He asks local papers to publish appeals and offer to cover freight charges for mailed items to the prison.
Virgil G. Hinshaw, Prohibition National Committee chairman, announced that a demand will be presented to Congress to commandeer all whiskies and prohibit the manufacture of all beers and wines. Rainbow Veteran Returns Home Washington D. C. June 6. Reception for Lieutenant Billie Paul of K Company 166th Regiment on brief home leave after serving in the French trenches. he returns as cantonment instructor.
An 19th century style notice asserts catarrh cannot be cured locally and must be treated internally. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken by mouth and claims blood action on mucous surfaces with tonics and purifiers. Includes testimonials request to F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Red Cross cantine team delivers coffee and sandwiches to American soldiers aboard a crowded night train. Cantine staff climb between cars to serve, then return to the cantine while soldiers thank the volunteers and promise to tell their families back home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the family home on North Court street for the late H H McDaniel who passed away yesterday. Burial will be in Union Street Cemetery.
Raymond Jenkins of Wellston guests with J. D. Rowe and family. Greneada Border and others visit the Shirleys. Mrs. Jenkins calls on Mrs. Rowe. Pearl Donaldson visits the Donaldsons. A well attended dance at the Darnell home and a War Chest benefit at the band hall. Joe Baker’s Jersey cow killed by a train. Sugar Creek visitors John Stanley family over Sunday. Larimer guests of Elmer Quick with Quick visiting Albany.
The Civil Service Commission announces an exam for Athens County in Nelsonville on July 13 to fill rural carrier positions at Nelsonville and other rural routes. Open to women and men domiciled in the county who meet Form No 1977 requirements. Forms available locally or at Washington, with applications sent there promptly.
Washington June 6 Major J Sping rin and Captain Hornblower of the military intelligence service urged a federal anti lynch law as a war measure before a house committee. The appeal framed lynching as a threat to national security and wartime unity.
Millersburg June 6 Lightning killed farmer Frank Gallion and his five year old son and their horse when they sought shelter from a storm under a tree.
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