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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
8
Public warning about buying Aspirin only in Bayer packaging with the Bayer Cross. Cautions against counterfeit tablets from a Brooklyn maker and notes genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are American made, come with clear directions, and are sold in 12 tablet pocket boxes or larger bottles and capsules.
Miss Ellen Beckle daughter of Mrs Mary Beckle of Main Street Pomeroy married Mr William Saver yesterday at Peace Evangelical Church Rev L G Weber conducted the ceremony The bride a Sugar Run school teacher has many young admirers The groom formerly with Osborn book store now resides in Elyria Ohio and the couple left for housekeeping in Elyria.
At Mrs. George Ebers bach home last evening a large gathering of Lend-a-Hand Society ladies enjoyed an Old Ladies Concert. Guests appeared dressed to carry out a festive program and social event.
A report recalls recent community gatherings with a Little Girl Party at the Phillips residence on Main Street. The events are described as fun and full of surprises, following a similar gathering held a couple of weeks earlier.
The Pomeroy village council met Monday evening and approved paying the street commissioner's payroll and current bills. They authorized bidding for repayment of part of Main street and officially added a new street, Terrace Street, looping through Pomeroy Terrace.
On commencement night the program included a piano solo by Gladys Chambers and a violin solo by Tempie Glass. Speakers included Dean Richison, County Superintendent Root, and District Superintendent Dinsmore. A senior class will testaments and various class performances were noted as first class.
Jan Howell former principal of Sugar Run School in Pomeroy reports his safe arrival at Newport News from overseas. Captain Marsh all Lasley receives the Croix de Guerre from France for gallantry delivering ammunition to a French command in the Champagne sector. Lasley is the son of Mr and Mrs W M Lasley of Chattanooga and grandson of Judge and Mrs W H Lasley. Mitch, a printer, returns from service and is listed 30 percent disabled with placement in a government funded linotype course.
The river loses a longtime follower as Captain Dr. A Hartley of Racine retires from the Racine Graham ferry. He sells the ferry franchise and boats to John Weaver of Racine and his son Harold who will operate the service.
A Mothers Day observance at Simpson M E Sunday School will honor mothers of soldier boys with a four part program of tableaux songs instrumental music talks and floral features. AJL mothers present whether or not members share in the honors.
Middleport residents report changes in housing with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pullins occupying the Talbott flat on Mill street and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bing moving into their own home on Second street. Miss Mae Michael left for Chillicothe to visit Miss Kathryn Kramer. Herbert Stewart returns from a visit with his father R. C. Stewart. Mrs. C. B. Erdman and two children from Oklahoma City visit Mrs. Erdman’s sister Mrs. B. Smith and brother A. J. Beaver. Jank Entsminger shows improvement after a serious illness. Rev. L. R. Wilson leaves for Jefferson County to solemnize a wedding today.
Amesville notes visitations and family news including De Pearl Reed family of Athens at C. B. McCune's home and Ralph Henry guests at Henry farm. Ohio Fuel Company plans test work near Cow Run to Clinton sand with Pickering and Fletcher leading. County Engineer Arthur Anderson on road business toward Sharpsburg. Ed Finch visits from Logansport. Dr. Howard to Columbus hospital. B. A. Ellis in danger. George Fleming travels to Columbus for Ellis. Cliff Porter returns from Camp Taylor after leave. J. L. Glazier visits from Cincinnati. Heat record noted as government instrument reads 88. Little New York boom eyed with work if enough men found. Smallpox cases rise among Bern residents. precautions urged. Ed Gifford repairs and moves, Alf Smith to run farm. Laura Smith and mother travel to Columbus for ill daughter Mrs Williams. A son born to C. D. Jones. High School Commencement yields packed houses and best ever verdict. Class Night features program with Kathryn Gibson and Myrtle Morris.
Berlin reports show the German Republic leaning toward militarism while claiming to resist bolshevism. The War Office admits unknown real strength as volunteers and old army regulars fill Berlin's guard duties. A pacifist-leaning major cites a potential Rhine muster of a million men if needed.
The government massed more than 275000 troops with 30000 in Berlin and 60000 in the Ruhr, fearing internal radicalism more than external threats. Berlin endures a state of siege, while workers demand army abolition. Military supplies and food disparities spark public critique amid pacifist sentiment.
The Norwegian inventor of the first reinforced concrete vessel to navigate the open sea has built a reinforced concrete floating dry dock and has a contract for another with a lifting capacity of 7000 tons.
The scheduled banquet and dance for soldiers outside the 37th Division, planned for Friday, has been postponed a few days due to numerous events this week.
The committee in charge stated plans would be made to honor every city boy who served overseas and who did not have the chance to take part in the major battle.
Private J. R. Whittle from Eli Kentucky is listed among casualties as killed in action.
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