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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
10
Early yesterday morning four Hobson refrigerator cars were broken into. One car yielded hams lard and fresh meat. Police investigate the theft and seek any witnesses or clues regarding the missing meat and supplies.
The seized articles of apparel are in the keeping of Sheriff Hartenbach and will be shown to anyone who has lost similar items by theft.
Uncle Daniel Kellar of Tuppers Plains dies at his home after a long life at age 103. A 700 guest birthday celebration marked his century milestone. Survived by son J. R. Kellar and daughter Mrs. Mary Baker of Tuppers Plains. Funeral held at 2:30 this afternoon in Tupper Plains.
W. R. Phillips, a newspaper vendor, died at his home in the first ward Pomeroy from heart failure and complications. He left a son in Illinois and a sister Mrs Prayther of Middleport. About 75 years old, he came from Nelsonville and belonged to the I O O F lodge there.
Friday evening the Pomeroy Lodge K of P will confer Page rank on eleven candidates. The lodge has enrolled 32 new members by April 16, bringing the total to 23 with one month remaining.
John Lyons of Middleport, rebuffed on a street railway plan, now seeks a franchise to run a motor bus service between Middleport and Pomeroy with a ten minute schedule and six cent fare. The project aims to replace the O R E B R P Co and create a new public transit link.
The Rutland division held its largest meeting in years with over $850 taken in. Bert Vance was elected to succeed C.KE. Lasher as president and J.O. Eblin to succeed J.L. Higley as trustee. Dr. Lasher and Bart Rawlings continue as trustees.
The Rev. F. J. Medford preached his farewell sermon at the Pomeroy Presbyterian church to a large audience. His family has departed for Graybull Wye, marking a significant loss to the community and drawing keen regret from many quarters.
County clerk D. H. Daniels has received instructions stating that the wartime regulations governing the purchase possession and use of explosives have been withdrawn and are no longer in force.
Charley Haddox returns from France and visits family in the area. Clarence Tucker and his wife from Pana Illinois visit the couple's parents Mrs. Bertha Yoder and Harvey Butcher, and their son Charles visits aunt H. O. Lambert. The group has bought a farm at Rio Grande in Gallia county. Private Ernest Diy returns from overseas and visits brother Gordon Ely of Hobson.
Mrs. Helen Anguish McConnell of Middleport dies in Sapulpa Oklahoma at age 22. She leaves her husband and a young son, along with her parents two sisters and a brother.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Dent have purchased the modern residence of Arthur Curtis on Lincoln Street in Middletown.
Mrs. Lon Saunders was taken to a Gallipolis hospital for diagnosis of her month long illness.
Washington casualty lists show 678 names with categories for killed in action, died of wounds, accidents and other causes, airplane crash deaths, wounded slight, wounded degree undetermined, disease fatalities and severe wounds. The list notes 665 died from disease and 110 wounded severely with regional mentions including Southern Ohio men.
The piece argues Americans favor self determination and fair governance while noting relief that the United States will not meet Bolshevik reps. It critiques Professor George D. Herron, once a clergyman and socialist, now living in Switzerland, and questions Wilson’s choice of such a figure for a party line.
Advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. Claims fruity taste and clear dosing directions on each bottle to reassure parents.
The text recounts George D P Herron’s alleged immoral history including marriages and divorces involving a rich widow, expulsion from church and university, protests against his 1919 appointment to meet Bolsheviks, and calls for withdrawal. It cites telegrams from Ripon and Newark groups urging Wilson to reconsider, labeling him radical socialist and unfit to represent America. It also notes local society notices and farm news.
The piece denounces rival socialist groups in Russia and Germany as Bolshevik and Spartacan factions, while condemning praise of the President by such figures as unmitigated scoundrels and damnation.
New York reports two additional deaths from sleeping sickness with health authorities noting post influenza conditions in about half of the cases. The figures reflect ongoing spread and rising concern among officials.
Chicago March 19 Arthur R Miller father of eight children was ordered to serve a penitentiary term on a bigamy charge. The complaining witness identified Miller's second wife as Miss Tessie Siecloff twenty three with authorities noting the case.
Mr and Mrs Don Cannon and son Nile visit Mr and Mrs D M Sawyer near Jacksonville on Friday evening. Barbara Welch returns from Trimble. Gladys Border visits Chauncy sister. Sick list includes Eunice and Vernice Cannon. Linscott family of Morganton stop by H H Border. Boscoe move to Dry Dock. Anna Borter and Emma Sherwood visit Clara Cannon. Lottie Cannon and son visit H H Border. Jacob Deitrick and Lawrence Dietrick visit Mrs H H Border. Helen Howard shops in Athens. Quince Bescoe and daughter visit Mrs H Border. Mable Linscott and Gladys Border visit Mrs Cannon. Jacob Dietrick visits relatives in Buchtel. Signs of spring as farmers cultivate land not farmed in years.
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