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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1919
Page
8
Pomeroy Bend River Transportation expert in Wheeling predicts strong water traffic ahead on the Ohio River with dam projects and shallow draft boats favored. Col Beach notes river delivery faster than rail and outlines Dam 24 below Racine and other dam works due next fall.
The jury awarded Jas F. Smith and his father Albert Smith of Carleton $1000 in a damage suit against Clarence Mulford of Middleport for injuries to a Smith boy from a June 2 1918 auto collision. The original claim was $5000 plus $500 for medical services. The verdict absolves E T Mulford, the father, of liability.
Arthur Ebersbach son of Peter Ebersbach from Sugar Run has earned an honorable discharge after serving in Argonne Woods. He describes his rapid training and his disdain for a captain, noting he was initially placed with a unit at Camp Sherman after crossing the sea.
Curtis Reed mayor along with Hennessey and Sel plan to attend a hearing on a street railway dispute. The event centers on duties of the Pome rolu m and a censored maker on D. The proceedings involve citizens of Pomeroy and the railway executive Leon.
About twenty five attendees gathered at Mr and Mrs Rens home in Middleport for a May evening of merriment and verses of thanks followed by an appetizing luck supper.
Deputy U. S. Marshal Loftus arrested Mesars Dailey and Lusher on bootlegging charges and brought them to Gallipolis where they were released on $500 bond.
In Ohio a number of postoffice nominations failed confirmation when Congress closed. Among those mentioned is H. J. Blackmore of Pomeroy who held a nominal reappointment under President Wilson.
Mrs. Bricker observed her 84th birthday with family gathering at Erwin Pidcock’s Chauncey home. Guests included Owen and Gladys Martin, Ray Shafer and Claris, George Shafer and Eldred, Nellie McConaha, and many others from Chauncey The Plains Athens Nelsonville and surrounding areas. The event featured a dinner with oysters celery coffee ice cream and cake and well wishes for many more birthdays.
Mrs. Clifford Conn shopped in Zanesville last week and returned home. Mrs. J. R. Wade hosted the Ladies Aid Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brown visited relatives. Audrey W Fitz er entertained guests including Mrs. Ray Howard Miss Bernice Sanders Mr. Earl Howard and Mr. Leslie Chadwell with music and amusement. Sanders returned home after visiting relatives in Athens. Mrs. Garfield Grimes shopped in Athens Thursday.
A physician urges daily morning drinks of hot water with limestone phosphate to wash the liver and cleanse the digestive tract. The remedy, he says, prevents toxin buildup, avoids calomel, and is harmless and inexpensive per demonstration.
Earl Howard attended the minstrel in Athens Monday evening. Miss Doris Brown has been no days with Miss Thelma. Mrs. William Dennis has as her guest this week Mrs. Wm. Walters and son Alonzo. Postons mines have been idle except one day this week.
Mr. Randall reports tuberculosis near Rockville Indiana worsened after three months in a state hospital. After returning home and using Milks Emulsion he recovered to 180 pounds and passed medical exam for employment with Valentine & Co. The ad claims the product restores appetite, bowel action, and digestion and guarantees refunds if unsatisfied. Sold by The Cline Pharmacy and others.
Athens resident Mrs. J A Dilts reports long time kidney trouble with back pain and irregular urine relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. In 1917 she reaffirms the same cure and recommendation. Price 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
Mrs T J Foster receives a letter from Milo of the 37th Division in France saying he is well and hopes to return soon. Local residents Mrs Susie Gunnell and Mrs Lottie Dutton visit Mrs Hattie Sherman after spending the night. The community notes the sudden death of Miss Anna Besa near Little Hocking. Others visit Coolville including Frank Pride of Rockland and G R Russell. Millard Foster of Little Hocking visits at T J Foster’s home. Edith Watson and G A Dufor are among Coolville visitors.
Washington March 8 833 casualties are listed by the War Department excluding 28 Marine Corps losses The breakdown includes killed in action died of disease died from wounds wounded severely wounded degree undetermined and wounded slightly among others Notable entry notes Southern Ohio man Edward Smalley from Peebles Adams County appears among the wounded slightly cases
A large Athens county reception honors Major Johnson and the 872nd regiment for their service in France. Speakers include Colonel Cooley and Major Oaks ford. a banquet at the Masonic Temple features toastmaster Perry Wood and tributes to the Columbus area veterans, with plans for a countywide welcome for all service members.
Representative Albert Johnson of Washington said he will reintroduce the four year immigration exclusion bill early in the next session. He also backs a provision to deport aliens who first naturalize to evade the draft law.
Martins Ferry Ohio March 8 two young men from this city held up the Union Savings Bank at Yorkville three miles north at 8 30 this morning Cashier W B Jones crept to a burglar alarm while one searched the vault and the other guarded the door Residents surrounded the bank and captured the youths after firing several shots No loot was obtained
British official inquiry into a Rhyl riot by Canadian soldiers from March 8. Twenty to seventy-three wounded and five to twenty-seven killed as 25,000 awaiting demobilization clashed over pay and delays. Cavalry deployed. dispersed by Friday morning as promises of rapid demobilization were made.
In Delaware Ohio on March eight eleven teams Cambridge Dayton Steel Stivers Portsmouth Middletown Lebanon Newark Springfield Marietta Washington and Athens kept perfect records as second day games began after thirty two matches yesterday. Notable second round results include Marietta 83 Westerville 14 and Portsmouth 47 Lockland 9.
The Michigan Bottlers Association changes its name to the Carbonated Soda Manufacturers Association to emphasize a dry stance in Michigan.
A vintage advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by applications and promotes Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It claims the medicine acts on the blood to reach the disease through the system, praising its tonic effects and urging readers to send for the remedy from Toledo.
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