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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1918

Page

2

San Cura Ointment Promises Quick Relief and Care

Cline's Pharmacy in Athens Ohio and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville sell San Cura Ointment for 30 or 60 cents, claiming rapid healing for chronic sores, eczema, boils, and other skin issues. Testimonials from J D Hood of Townville and Earl Banks of Atlantic Refining Co. support its effectiveness. Soap also advertised. War Savings Stamps urged.

Cline San Cora J. D. Hood Townville Earl Banks Atlantic Refining Co Pittsburg Cliine’s Athens Fountain Nelsonvile Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Thompson Medical Co Titusville

Heath M. E. Church Jubilee in Middleport May 5 12

Middleport Heath M E Church hosts a Jubilee program May 5 12 to burn its mortgage in a closing May 12. The plan includes services daily with sermons by visiting pastors and local ministers and a Sunday afternoon musical and debate. The event marks debt freedom since dedication eleven years ago.

Heath M. E Middleport Geneva Christianity Hebron Willis T. Marietta The Core

Meigs County conscripts report for May 13 at 8:30 A M

Meigs County conscripts depart from Pomeroy on May 13 at 8 30 A M heading to Fort Thomas Ky instead of Camp Sherman. Named travelers include Pearley Butcher Charles Spencer Hayman Clyde Green Marion Wood Harry Gardner Cayre Earl Mankin Lawrence Murphy Winnie Bailey as substitute.

Meigs County Pomeroy Camp Sherman Ft. Thomas Pearley Butcher Charles Spencer Hayman Clyde Green Marion Wood Harry Gardner Cayre Earl Mankin Lawrence Murphy Winnie Bailey

Soldier Bolin Leaves Camp Lee En Route Home

A soldier named Bolin, first name unknown, arrived from Camp Lee Virginia to visit relatives in town on a six day furlough before the K M train. Officers ordered him to report for duty by today with no reason given. It is believed his company received orders to move elsewhere. Bolin lists Albany Ohio as his home.

George Berg N. Fides Lodge K. of P Middle Fides Jong George Worthy Long John Downing Homer Oliver Camp Sheridan Dan Oliver Sugar Run Pomeroy Corp Oliver Co. C, 7Th Reg. O. Inf Co. 112Th, Field Artillery Bolin Camp Lee Pettersburg Albany Young Bolin Pennsylvania

May School Children Are Sickly and Mothers’ Comfort

Mothers urged to keep Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children for seasonal use. Claims to ease colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. used by mothers for 30 years. sold in drug stores 26 cents with free sample. Note references to profiteers seeking Liberty Lands.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co LeRoy N. Y

Athens County War Savings Quota Near Fifty Percent

Ohio War Savings Committee shows Athens county 1918 quota of 626700 dollars could fund half of a 7000 ton steel transport or provide steel for three transports or ship accommodations for 480 soldiers to Europe. By May first county had sold 210000 dollars in War Savings and Thrift Stamps.

Columbus Ohio Athens County Ohio War Savings Committee Europe France

Huge Orders Placed For Freight Cars In Federal Program

Washington May 4 Orders for 70 000 additional freight cars to supplement 30 000 contracted earlier were issued by the railroad administration to 15 car builders. The cost ranges from 250 million to 300.6 million dollars with about five percent profit to builders. This is the largest single order for freight cars. The total program will soon reach 325 million dollars including 60 million for 1 025 locomotives ordered two days ago. Horse trade carried to court of county.

Washington Railroad Administration Court OF County

Bobo Appeals Judgment In Horse Trade Case

Henry Bobo appeals a $100 judgment against W. F. Martin for alleged misrepresentation in a horse trade. Docket notes before Justice M. E. Oxley on April 6, 1918, with Bobo claiming damages of $100 plus $11.65 costs. No one believes the Czerin, not even Czerin.

Henry Bobo W. F. Martin M. E. Oxley Bobo Martin

Letters From Men In Service from Athens to Camp Sheridan

Mr. B. R. Lash Jr receives a letter from J. Chauncey Lummis of Company C 135th Machine Gun Battalion recounting delays for records due to malaria and police duty, a muddy march, and army life anecdotes including songs, a service flag, a transfer to the Regulars, an aviation field accident, and maneuvers ending at dinner.

Mr. B. R. Lash, Jr J. Chauncey Lummis Athens 135Th Machine Gun Battalion Camp Sheridan Cobby Mother God Casey Jones Red Wing Bert Williams Cohen

Nerv Worth tonic praised by Mrs Nancy White in Ashland

Mrs Nancy White of Unity near Ashland declares Nerv Worth a wonderful medicine after a single bottle she says cured rheumatism stomach trouble and general debility. Alfred Stephens endorses the tonic and a druggist offers samples and a money back guarantee if no benefit.

Ashland Steele & Lawrence Alfred Stephens Nancy White Unity McKee’s Athens

Cured of Indigestion and Constipation

Mrs. G. W. Jackson of Litchfield Illinois writes that six years ago she suffered from stomach issues and constipation. She says Chamberlain's Tablets gave quick relief and, after continued use, cured indigestion and restored regular bowels.

Chamberlain

Giant Tire and Rubber Plant Destroyed by Fire

Fire swept the Giant Tire and Rubber Company's Findlay plant causing about 140000 dollars in damage. The blaze began early and the entire factory was ablaze within ten minutes. Origin unknown but German propaganda suspicion noted. Several workers escaped unharmed.

United

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure for All Cases

Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary public A. Gleabon attests on December 6 1886. Advertisement notes internal use for mucous surfaces, testimonials, and Toledo distribution. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall

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