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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
8
A vintage ad urges parents to give Cascarets to children to prevent poisoning from constipation. It claims Cascarets are candy tasting and harmless, priced at 10 cents a box, with a closing line addressing grandparents.
Meigs county Red Cross workers plan a major conference on Thursday March 138. J Martin Teeleen of Lake Division Cleveland will attend to discuss Red Cross survey plans. All workers involved in Red Cross work are invited to attend.
A seriously ill woman, identified only as continuing in a critical condition, is staying at her sister Mrs. A J Beaver’s Gravel home. Dr Hotser was summoned from Ga for a Saturday consultation.
Fragmentary report mentions Mrs Mattie Sauer and relatives in Middleport with vague references to a person named Gherman and a person named Mr. ar. The text suggests a report of a death or illness and a transfer or visit, but details are illegible.
Mrs Sara Karr, nearly 80, traveled alone from Gallipolis to Chancellor 8 D. to help care for her ailing brother Arch Muray, who is in failing health. She completed the journey safely this week.
Beginning in time the G A R and Spanish War vets appoint committees to arrange a fitting memorial day in Middleport. The exercises this year will be held in the new platform at the central show.
Mrs. Young, long affiliated with the county infirmary staff, resigns to take a role as boys' governess at the Athens county children's home.
The will of Mrs Margaret McElroy of Racine probated bequeaths all property to her brother Dr J Rash Whilgon. Dr Philson named executor without bond. Made July 14 1914 witnessed by W A Carolyn and John Eilts.
New titles listed include Mothers Stories More Mother Stories American History for Little Folk Once Upon a Time Animal Stories Georgiannna's Service Stars Tuck Me in Stories The Brown Fairies The Motor Boys Boy Scouts in Mexico and Boy Scouts in Canal Zone.
A catalog of varied titles including A Century of Charades The Art of the Moving Picture The Brown ing Cyclopedia A Minstrel From France The Am Interlude The Daughter of the The Fighting Engineers The Real Front A Girl Named Mary The Girl in the House In the Heart of a Fool The Golden Bird The Close Up The Ten of Heaven Stakes of War Raven Patrol of Bob s Hill Peggy of Roundabout Lane Love Songs His Last Bow The Making of George Groton Land s End and Other Stories The Rough Road Extricating Obadiah Drums Afar The Star in the Window.
Mrs Sarah Buckman aged 85 died at Mason on Saturday evening from the burdens of years. She lived to see frontier conditions yield to progress across more than three quarters of a century. Funeral services were held yesterday at her home.
Finishing touches complete on the Racine power house and dam. The brick and steel structure cost $60,000 with no wood in the building. Once cofferdams are removed, the system will be ready to operate.
The notice lists multiple couples with ages and towns including Hull Denny of Wilkesville and Mary F. Lynch of Middleport. Clarence Jewell of Carpenter and Miss Letita Steinmetz of Carpenter. Floyd Rife of Dexter and Florence I. King of Kingsbury. Lawrence Ritchie of Portland and Cora Mase of Racine. Glen McClure of Rutland and Rachel E. Holliday of Carpenter. Clair Shenfield of Langsville and Amy Davis of Salem Center. Forest Malone of Athens and Ida Lohse of Pomeroy. Grover Harris of Great Bend and Elizabeth Nease of Racine.
An advertisement extols Danderine as a quick method to cleanse hair, reduce oil, and remove dandruff. It promises wavy fluffy abundant hair with softness and shine, while claiming scalp invigorating effects and strengthened roots from a small bottle.
The Mexican committee of the council on foreign relations will hold hearings in New York to uncover facts on Mexico. Mark Osmond Prentiss said disclosures may implicate the Mexican government and private interests, with focus on American rights and property. The committee includes Ole Hanson and Ben Lindsay and begins hearings next week. a patent for a metal hat brim stretcher is also noted.
Rumors spread that colored soldiers passing through were denied lunches while white troops received meals. The Red Cross distributed food to all, but some bystanders turned back when coaches housed Black soldiers. A prominent merchant’s wife reportedly refused service, though no recent incidents could be verified. Ed Berry of the Berry Hotel criticized continued segregation. A separate accident report: Goldie Morris, 15 months, burned when clothes touched an open gas fire. mother extinguished flames with bare hands. hospital treatment sought with cautious optimism for recovery.
Mayor John Galvin condemns the Mohawk Brighton district social unit experiment calling it socialistic and tied to Bolshevism after Franklin Lane becomes honorary president of a national organization. The program, funded by New York philanthropists, centers on neighborly blocks led by a mother to aid families and save babies with 165 000 members defending it as an anti socialism measure.
Washington reports growing push to create fields of honor in France and the difficulty of recovering bodies from battle. Many soldiers buried without embalming could face health risks, but no final decision has been made. Parents may request transfers after living soldiers are cared for. many follow Colonel Roosevelt's example.
Columbus officials approve a resolution authorizing the service director to determine the cost of twenty drinking fountains with ice cues to be placed in city parks as part of a long dry spell response.
Clara Bahr aged four in Philadelphia on March 11 leaped from a third story window believing she was an airplane. She dropped about thirty feet and escaped injury, then hid from her mother’s anger.
Mrs. Souder of Lancaster Street received a letter from Lieut. Richard I. Brishem 9th infantry detailing the death of John Klein Souder who served as a Mesenger carrier boy and was killed in action in France. Brishem says Klein chose to go over the top and was killed instantly in Champagne on October 1, praised for bravery and integrity.
Chicago March 11 The circuit court of appeals held there will be no alimony for Mrs H J Jackman a business woman who sued for separate maintenance from Dr Clarence Jackman The court ruled dissatisfaction with life and a chance for better finances are not sufficient grounds for maintenance
The first Sinn Fein flag displayed in the United States will be shown at the inaugural meeting of a newly organized Sinn Fein Club in Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day. The flag was reportedly brought from Queenstown by an American ensign.
Mrs. Angelina Miltelle was shot and fatally wounded at 11 am Monday. Her husband was murdered on October 10, 1918 within three feet of his bedroom widow. Police seek Nick Persi, 35, with jealousy named as the motive.
Miss Mirla Dunlap 18 of Charleston West Virginia was held to the grand jury under $1000 bond on arson charges after a room fire started following an argument with the landlady.
An Irish shipyard launched the initial vessel in a quartet of reinforced concrete seagoing ships to be built in the country. The project marks a notable step in nautical construction as production continues.
In Cleveland on March 11 the case moves toward Debs being brought in after the supreme court mandate of conviction arrives. Ed S Wertz says Debs will be sent to the Moundsville Federal prison after serving one third of his ten year espionage sentence. Debs plans a farewell address in Cleveland tomorrow night.
Athens sportsmen are invited to a Glouster Sports Club banquet after a big meet next Friday at the Glouster opera house. The event, described as the largest of its kind in the region, will feature movies, a banquet and speeches. Attendance is expected from top state figures in game propagation and preservation, including N. E. Shaw, A. C. Baxter, and Jimmy Stuber.
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