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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
2
Last evening before a big rain Clarence Tage and Charley Slaugher traveling to Nelsonville saw a large toad cross the Chauncey road. The toad, described as a whopper, appeared unfazed by an approaching car. By morning it lay frozen stiff.
Westbound passenger train No. 1 ran about five hours late this morning due to trouble far east. Officials believe last night’s heavy storm caused a washout east of Cumberland in the mountain division of the B&O.
Chillicothe police seized two boys aged eight and nine for bootlegging to soldiers, marking the season’s youngest offenders.
The old saying about March and lambs is questioned by a late evening thunderstorm with lightning and rain racing ahead of schedule. A freezing cold wave followed overnight, hinting the month may end gentler, like tame relics in the Thames.
Henry Lee of the 369th infantry has returned home after service in the Alsace mountains the Argonne and Champagne sectors. He received an honorable discharge at Camp Sherman and is the nephew of Mise Vina Lees of this city.
John Harner of Alexander township received four Holstein calves from Cuba Ohio last evening. Hugh Meighen helped house the dog from an English kennel and expressed gratitude for the safe home provided. The canine origin traces to a distant English kennel.
Bystanders describe Court street as smooth in winter though holes fill with ice in other seasons. Lem Linder, colored, was sent to the workhouse on a non-support charge by Justice Helwig. An action in error challenges Lind er’s release, plus two other civil cases and a divorce suit involving Frances West and Arthur Weat. Carleton sues over a garage sale to recover six hundred dollars from Brashear.
The program features Hymns led by the choir and congregation with trumpet accompaniment including No 53 and No 704, Hark Hark My Soul Shelly Oh Holy Father Marchett Ladies Quartette Blessed Are They Which Are Persecuted Noien Baritone Solo by Roy Callihan of Toledo Sunday School Orchestra directed by Prof McCormick Organ offertory and postlude. Weather report notes 65 high yesterday and 23 low last night, a 42 degree swing setting a new record. 1919 promises gardening weather.
The funeral of Arthur Norman, a Black man fatally stabbed on a Z. and W. passenger train Monday, was held in Gloster yesterday. Norman formerly lived here but had resided in Congo recently. The alleged assailant W. B. Wallace, also Black, is jailed in Perry county at New Lexington. Norman was stabbed 18 times and died within minutes. Norman made no attempt to resist.
Mr. and Mrs. EB. E. Munden announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday afternoon. The family shares joy as relatives join in celebrating the new arrival.
The notice invites the public to a social dance at Red Men hall on Monday night with good music and orderly conduct. Mrs. M. Clark has returned home to Worthington after visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bryson. Glouster Sportsmen Club reports over 44 members this morning and aims to top 509 by March 14 for a banquet where state officials from Columbus will speak. NE Shaw, head of the state agricultural department, is expected to participate in the program. A full announcement will follow, but readers should save the date and plan to attend the speeches.
Miss Julia Hanna, a Glouster High School teacher, travels to Columbus for a weekend visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs FE Hanna.
Mrs Frank Dunnett and Mrs Vaughn Campbell and their young son from Columbus returned home yesterday after spending several days with relatives in this city.
Virlan Martin stars in Unclaimed Goods at the Opera House with a comedy program to follow. Local patrons are advised to arrive early for seating and ticket lines.
Private Waldo W. Buck, Co A 361 Infantry 1 Division, Belleme France, recalls his voyage from Camp Mills to England and France. He describes ship travel on the Aquitania, crossing the English Channel, training near Razac, and comparing French trains to U S vehicles before moving on to Dunkirk.
A veteran recounts deployment to Derniter Belgium and the 91st Division in WWI. He details crossing No Man s Land in darkness from Oct 22 to Nov 4, relief by a French Division, and post armistice moves. He notes devastated Belgium France towns, odd stone houses, and local costs such as ink 16c and shaves 25 centimes.
Eric Monk demanded $25 funeral expenses from his employers after losing an arm at the factory. They questioned the request while he warned of the ceremonial burial of his amputated limb.
Mrs. Mattie Murray wife of James Murray of Hocking died at home this morning from heart trouble and complications. She was 25 with a two week old infant and three daughters aged five and younger. Survived by her husband, her parents Charlie and Mrs. McDonald, and several siblings. Funeral plans to be announced.
George W. Allen two months old son of Mr and Mrs A B Allen Sugar Creek died yesterday after illness with pneumonia funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at the residence burial in Augustine cemetery
News of Roll M Baker prominent Huntington Virginia attorney reached Athens today from his old friends. He was a son of the late Colonel George W Baker a longtime postmaster and citizen of Athens. Born and raised in Athens, Baker’s death sent a shock to his hometown. His sister Miss Anna Baker formerly lived on High street and died years ago. A sister Mrs George Reed now resides in Urichsville.
Prof. M. L. Kilpatrick, formerly with Ohio State and Penn State, becomes director of Pratt Food Co. poultry breeding and testing at Morton Pennsylvania. He will oversee continuous tests of Pratt poultry products including Pratt’s Poultry Regulator and Baby Chick Food, with free literature available from local dealers. Dates noted March 1 and April 5.
The government in India has directed each provincial government to survey its water powers suitable for electricity production and identify potential sites and capacities for development.
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