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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

8

Queen City Returns to Pittsburg Cincinnati Trade

Ohio river news reports the Queen City, a large upper Ohio packet now owned by the Cincinnati Packet Co, resumes Pittsburg to Cincinnati service with weekly trips. Liberty Transit plans larger entrant s in upper river trades as rivals to older interests.

Ohio Wheeling Pittsburg Cincinnati Queen City Cincinnati Packet Company Liberty Transit Company L. Elam Omaha Upper Ohio Ing Johnson C. McKinley

Benefit of Red Cross Events Announced by Salisbury Board

The Salisbury Board of Education announces a pre supper Friday at Latta schoolhouse and a meeting and social Saturday at Laurel Cliff school for the benefit of the Red Cross fund.

Red Cross Salisbury Board of Education Latta Laurel Cliff Red Cross Fund

Roberts Accepts Post With Rejuvenated Water Co

Mrs. W. G. Roberts has accepted a position with the reorganized Pomeroy and Middleport Water Company and will manage the business office in Pomeroy. Bennie Kauff, noted in baseball and a $10,000 Giants member, led a 53 man selective service departure from Pomeroy bearing an American flag. A gas line crew laid pipe along Laurel Street from Mulberry Avenue toward Will Young’s residence.

Water Co W. G. Roberts Pomeroy and Middleport Water Company Pomeroy Bennie Kauff New York Giants Bennie Laurel Street Mulberry Avenue Will Young

Bound Over To Grand Jury In Assault Case

Charles Taylor of Portland was bound over to the grand jury in $100 by Squire Dan Diehl after an arrest Tuesday on a charge of assault and battery.

Charles Taylor Portland Squire Dan Diehl

John Mamoux Arrested for Drunken Disorderly Conduct

Strong Man John Mamoux was arrested on a drunk and disorderly charge and fined $10 plus costs. During his first night in jail he attacked the bath tub and nearby equipment until Deputy George Beurds intervened.

John Mamoux Dendlich George Beurds

Runaway Daughter Sought by Father in West Virginia

F. Lyons of Letart West Virginia seeks information about his 16 year old daughter Mary who left home without permission, possibly aided by her 22 year old sister Flora. Flora previously worked at Hotel Remington, Charleston, and later a restaurant in Middleport.

F. Lyons Letart W. Va Pomeroy Mary Flora Remington Charleston Middleport

Stars on Bench to Get Chance at Work Soon

New York sports note reports that 80 players in baseball are set to compete for active roles as war-time needs push teams to use bench talent. Jim Thorpe, Wally Pipp, Marty Kavanagh and others are highlighted as potential regulars, with Thorpe likely to win an outfield slot for the Giants.

New York John McGraw Marty Kavanagh Jim Thorpe Wally Pipp Dick Rudolph Giants Jim American Association

Pratt's Fork hosts large Sloane reunion

A Pratt's Fork family reunion drew Mr Ed Sloane of Iowa and Mrs Josephine Calin of Cattlesburg Kentucky to Sloane Grove for a sunny picnic day. Relatives from Pratts Fork and nearby towns joined the gathering with meals, music, and socializing.

Ed Sloane Iowa Joseph Cain Cattlesburg Kentucky Atwood Sloane Sloane Grove Sloane W. Co. Story G. P. Ackley Wayne Ackley C. A. Colburn Orr Homer Meighen Fred Frances Sapp Joe Smith Glenn Lewis Harvey Douglas Mary Reva May Pratts Fork Charles Grim Atwood Grim Jerseyville Arthur Meighen Ronald and Dwight William Meighen J. W. Buck Garden al Hawk Flora John Hawk Alfred C. E. Williams John Barnhill George Henderson Burlingham Sarah Conant Pearl Helwig Fred Lee K. Burson Alice Petrick Athens Josephine Calin Genevieve Story Carol Henderson Ethel Buck Daisy Orr Willard Ackley Carl Williams Story Henderson Carl Buck Jewell Story Harland Story C. E. Colburn Holley King Floyd Williams Camp Sherman L. Orr Daisy Harrisonville Wayne Wingett Vada Dartt O. U. Key Smith U. B Edna Haning Chase Jacob King Cleo Williams Flossie Williams F. M. King BE. A. Dartt Emmett Jones Elizabeth Briggs I. M. King Merie Mr. King Richard Williams Rank Cain Erma Ator Ka Ator E. W. O’brien Gallipolis William O’brien J. M. Staneart Vinton County

United States Advances in Dye Industry

The United States reports significant progress in dye production over the past year reducing dependence on Germany. Germans, meanwhile, continue to show steady activity in dye work enhancing their industry.

United States Germany

Fighting Under Two Flags Part II

United Press report profiles the American Canadian Legion in England focusing on Lieut. Col. Richard H. Griffiths and Maj. Alexander Rassmussen. The unit faced embezzlement charges against its colonel and a pool of the legion into a military reservoir halted its chances to fight as an American unit.

Pegler Legion Richard H. Griffiths Alexander Rassmussen American Canadian Legion England Princess Patricia's 88Th Battalion S. Rassmussen Rassmussen London Rass France Canadians Americcn Legion Wilson American Legion George Wahington

Canadian Major Rossmussen And The Grief Of A Fallen Soldier

An American Canadian officer, Captain Rossmussen, earned trust for his leadership in a raid against a German post. He saved a wounded comrade, absorbed a grenade blast that damaged his ear and arm, then died a young helper later at the Canadian lines.

American Legion Isignia Rassmussen Boche Rosemussen Ross

Petition to Housewives of America Emphasizes Earth’s Bounty

A message urging housewives nationwide to value and preserve the fruits of the earth as a common good. The petition frames sustainable use as a public duty and calls for collective household action.

Housewives of America

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