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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
7
Washington reports a single U S taxpayer paying 38 million in income tax this year. A federal official suggests the likely payer is John D Rockefeller. With such a large sum the overall income is hard to estimate, though 75 million is seen as a plausible guess.
Chicago. Withholding of taxes from the government in an alleged conspiracy during the past two years has cost Uncle Sam 1 200 000. F W Tilling hast L L Barber and S Fenner of Providence were found guilty in Federal Court of conspiring to defraud the government out of a 10 cent a pound tax on colored demargine. The penalty is two years and a 10 000 fine or both.
Des Moines, Ia. W L Kuser superintendent of the Eldora training school for boys sent to the State Board of Control a set of cyclone exhibits. The 20 wood pieces show wind driven splinters and cornstalk slivers with a shingle nail driven head first into a telephone pole and a straw lodged in oak.
Seattle and Spokane church leaders join statewide Food Administration drive to promote conservation in food products through church and Sunday school programs. Ministers from all denominations are appointed county food administrators to broaden reach across the state.
Attorney General Gregory rules that Chicago Countess Minotto who recently interned as an enemy alien will not be required to register. She is the daughter of Louis F. Swift a noted meat packer in Chicago.
The Plains reports a string of social visits with Mr. and Mrs. Fletch Hawk, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Maria Burdette, and others hosting relatives and guests near Salem Hebbardsville Nel sonvill Chauncey Amanda. A closing line remarks it costs a lot to win the war but wonders the price of losing it.
Rome notes General Carlo Caneva remains a celebrated Italian military idol in his seventy third year. Once the army's only living General d Esercito he earned the title by commanding Italian forces in Tripoli during the war with Turkey seven years ago.
Washington reports the Noyon Montdidier offensive halted 80 000 Teutons out of action as General Von Hutier failed to seize Compiegne. M Tardieu wires the French High Commission. Swiss cooperative societies total annual sales near 15 million dollars.
Harry Grover, manager of the Selby fruit farm near Sharpsburg, phoned The Messenger to remove his cherries for sale ad. He claimed all cherries in the big orchard were sold and phone inquiries continued to flood in, exhausting his family. This shows farmers can profit from The Messenger want column as city advertisers.
Washington reports reveal a widening government probe into war contract fraud. Four men were indicted for taking commissions from manufacturers amid a nationwide raid on hundreds of business offices. Secret agents say additional arrests of contingent fee agents may follow as officials review contract procedures at war and navy departments.
Abner Phillips sues Abe Barber in common pleas court seeking 400 dollars plus costs and interest from June 2 1918. Phillips alleges Barber negligent driving on a public highway near Athene caused a Maxwell and a Ford touring car collision injuring Phillips and injuring his car with $100 damage to the vehicle and $300 to Phillips.
John C. Thompson filed in common pleas court for reformation of a 1917 right of way agreement with George Adamson. He claims the written form diverges from the oral terms and seeks court reformation and restraining orders to prevent eviction while alleging other breaches. He deposited $1190 and offers to pay any amount the court decides due to Adamson.
Ohio Home Rule Association urges support for the referendum amendment. L. H. Gibson, manager, notes it aims to expand local self government and empower communities to enact home rule provisions.
Petitioners in Athens County represent public convenience requires changing a public road from the north end of Sharpsburg northward along the Selby farm to converge with the old road near Lewis Elliott’s farm. Hearing set for July 15 with viewing on July 19 as ordered by Athens County Board of Commissioners dated 6-19-8-0.t.w.
R. B. Smith appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of John F. Roberts late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated June 18 1918 H T P Probate Judge of said County
A German newspaper notes the two emperors are in agreement, with emphasis on Charles who seems aware of Wilhelm's readiness. The piece hints at political tension beneath the published lines.
Readers praised the Sacred War Chest parade in Columbus for its impressive patriotic tone. Citizens formed new resolutions to save money and buy Liberty Bonds and Thrift stamps at the Buckeye State Building and Loan, 32 W Rankin Building, Columbus, Ohio, with assets listed at 14.8 million and a five percent on time deposits.
An advertisement for a carbon remover product by Chas F Stough of New Oxford PA claims it suits cars, motorboats, trucks and engines, saves gas, increases power, and prevents wear. Sold with a money back guarantee at 61 cents per can.
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