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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
3
A columnist recalls believing a false rumor that the Crown Prince and 200,000 troops were captured by the British, then notes the spread of propaganda. He cites canning rumors about seizing fruits and banks, warns to take such reports with salt, and ends with a quip about an old gossip.
Camp Sherman defeated Nelsonville 2 to 1 at Pastime Park in a pitchers battle. Anderson walked four times and singled, while Williams pitched well for Camp Sherman with 10 strikeouts. Multiple local residents and visitors attended, with Stewart honored by fans after the game.
The Athens Brick Company will shut down next Saturday for an indefinite period due to federal fuel restrictions and lack of available cars for shipment. About seventy five workers remain, with orders to clean up as the yards are stocked for local demand. the closure marks the first long break in twenty six years.
A colonel visiting the Columbus Barracks inspected recruits at the local office. He told one recruit to open his mouth and declared the teeth no good, prompting a quip from the recruit about eating them.
Mrs Yue Marshall of Trimble shares a letter from her son Pearl a Marine at Quantico Virginia He recounts a 41 mile hike two weeks training and fatigue from sun and packs He mentions a sham battle in Fredericksburg and notes townspeople offering water and lemonade He observes Marine activity in France and cites German praise for Marines ahead of potential deployment
One of the big wagons from a street carnival company at Pastime Park yesterday morning was turned over the embankment at Myers Crossing. A combination of circumstances including a long wagon and frightened horses caused the mishap.
Nelsonville Ohio June 24 Wess Burley injured when mine engine ran away at Floodwood mine jerking a coal car into the tipple. Tipple wrecked and timbers struck Burley before the engine stopped. Right leg badly bruised with no bone break. Mine to be idle for several days for repairs.
A touching memorial service was held yesterday afternoon at the Masonic Temple by the Eastern Star for Mrs Harriett Adamson Miss Gertrude Willis Mrs William Mills A P Scott and Emmett Edwards. The quartet was accompanied on piano by Mrs Low Rice and sang three selections. Rev W B Hendershot pastor of the Christian church spoke on the noble lives and splendid traits of these women.
Miss Mary Lane hosted a Thursday afternoon picnic with her mother supervising. The event honored Miss Verna Angelo of Jackson, with a piconic supper above Haydenville and a guest list including Lucille Stalter Esther Vorhes Claudine Uhrig Helen Ohlinger Gert rude Stockie Averial Putnam Doras Parks Margaret Ros ser Louise Hyde Wilbur Martin Floyd Rosser William Smith William Guy Harry Raden Roy Hawk Lee Pritchard and Carl Strat ton.
Mrs. W. R. Stiers and Miss Hattie Cooley attended a luncheon given by Miss Mary Pettit in Logan on Saturday honoring Miss Geane Brown of Haydenville.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Daugherty wife of James Daugherty were held at 10 o clock this morning at the Holiness church conducted by Rev. Coleman. Interment followed at The Plains.
Mrs. Harry Galvin entertained with a twelve o'clock dinner Sunday at her home on Hast Franklin Street. Covers were laid for Mrs. Schmidt of Baltimore Maryland Miss Verity of Toledo and Misses Stella Bertha and Blanche Linton.
Twenty men left by motorcycle Saturday for Dayton. The crowd was led by Dale Farrow the local agent of the Harley‑Davidson machine. Gaynelle James spent the weekend with friends at Camp Sherman. Hubert Hyde a Delaware student is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tedrow spent Sunday at Camp Sherman with their son Will. Miss Verna Angelo and Miss Edith Angelo returned home to Jackson after visiting Miss Mary Lane and Miss Correne Kripple. Miss Gertrude Storkie of Logan stayed the rest of the week with friends. Miss Averial Putnam returned Friday to Athens after visiting Miss Louise Hyde.
A common pleas jury heard Ellis A. Lewis Chester Palmer Martha Kimmel Marie Kuhns Mabel Hott Bostella Davis and John Palmer sue The Mansylvania Coal Company for 7230 in royalties with interest from 1915 and 1916. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs totaling 8230.50 and the court adjourned until Saturday morning.
An editorial voice urges sacrifice while others risk lives and urges thrift. An ad promotes Liberty Corn Remover, a 25 cent bottle at Cline's, claiming to remove coins without pain.
A picture of the five children of King Victor Emmanuel and Queen touches soldiers and civilians, inspiring enthusiasm among Italian troops in recent fighting. The image, presented to every soldier, boosts morale and support for the royal family’s wartime efforts.
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is cited for bravery in the Cantigny battle. He stayed with his men throughout the advance after being severely gassed, according to a report received by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt.
London reports Italian forces crossed the Piave at four points on a front exceeding twenty miles. Bridgeheads established at Salze Nervesa Ponte di Piave and Caposile. Italian cavalry advancing between Conegliano and Oderzo about twelve miles northeast of Presio.
Seven local boards in New York two in Colorado one in Wyoming and one in Georgia withhold complete returns on 21 year old registrants delaying orders. Officials expect the drawing to occur either late Wednesday or Thursday once returns are received.
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Karl hurried to the front on Sunday after another update placed him at Austrian headquarters north of the Asiago Plateau. It is likely he returned to Vienna due to food riots and a ministerial crisis.
Across Italy patriotic demonstrations were staged with flags flown processions held and cheering crowds parading the streets singing the national anthem.
The Senate today considered the largest army appropriation in U.S. history totaling 12.098 billion dollars as part of World War I mobilization. The bill seeks to fund the army's expansion and sustainment in the national war effort.
A notice invites Nelsonville residents to read The Messenger classified page for local needs. It promises listings to sell, rent, hire, or find jobs and help, framing them as community news for residents.
A House committee approved a provision granting the President unlimited authority to increase the size of the Army as needed. The move accompanies broader wartime measures and raises questions about checks and balances in military staffing.
Dispatch from Pekin says consuls of the United States Britain France and Japan in Harbin have appealed to their nations to assist Cossack leader Seminoff in forming a stable Siberian government.
Dayton Ohio workers return to work after the street car strike ends with employer recognition of the union and wage increase adjustments agreed upon by the Federal War Board.
A 10 cent straw hat is revived using Penslar Straw Cleaner at Cline's store. Customers are told the cleaner restores the hat making it look new again.
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