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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
7
Poem extols Bill Boast as a war hero who single handedly vanquished thousands of Germans and submarines and airplanes. It humorously amplifies his feats with grand claims, royal praise, and global conquests. The verse mocks glorified wartime mythology and elevates a fictional figure to legendary status.
State board of administration members Guthrie and S. I. Riddle were due in Toledo to inspect the Toledo State Hospital for the Insane. They will review Norman V. Bulley’s death by self harm, prompted by a letter from Bulley’s mother to Governor Cox requesting an inquiry.
Paris May 14 Chancellor Renner head of the Austrian peace delegation told Basel radio that he plans to return to Vienna with a peace that ends his country's suffering. He said Austria favors union with Germany though two years ago eyed federation with Czecho Slovakia, Yugoslavia and Romania. The Czechs and Yugoslavs are now enemies and the situation has changed.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Morris and children visited Mrs Davis parents Oliver Davis last week. Mr and Mrs 8 R McCall spent time with daughter Hannah Davis at Coolville. A Mother’s Day program at Lawrence Chapel drew attendees. John Pinell moved to Emerson Burton farm on Coolville pike. Rev Cole and Lewis McCall dined with Charles Day family. Harry Bunion visited sister Fred Runion at Coolville. W O Stout of Coolville attended church at Lawrence.
Mr and Mrs S R McCall visited R J Runnion on Sunday. Sam Bail bought a horse from Mr Fortney for 200 dollars. Mrs Anna J Runnion, wintering with her children, returned home Tuesday. Ed Rowan, superintendent of Davidson fruit farm in Lawrence county, visiting with his wife after recent marriage. Rev Wilson of Pomeroy preached at Lawrence Chapel Tuesday night May 13 and may stay the week. Dr Harper of Coolville made a professional call Tuesday. Wet weather worries local farmers about late corn planting.
Albert Quivey of Birlingham visits with daughter Mrs. Ira Hanning. James Carbaugh ill but improving. Everette Haning and Ernest Helwig attend preaching at Chase. Reeves visit Athens. Dixon reports Ford trouble. John Young family with Pratts Fork hosts. Homer Bilis discharged and at home. Will and family visit Bolin family. Henry Martin visits home before returning to work. Ralph Dinsmoor returns to Athens from country home. Farmers idle due to rain. Read for Profit Use for Results Messenger Classified Ads.
L H Baughman Funeral Director offers private ambulance service for sick and accident removals, complete motor and horse drawn equipment for funerals, and operates a funeral parlor at 10 West State Street with two phone numbers.
A pie supper will be held at Rocky Point School on Friday night May 16 to benefit the school. Everyone is welcome to attend.
David Tod of Youngstown aged 49, son of William Tod and grandson of Civil War era Ohio Governor David Tod, died at his home today after an unsuccessful 1914 bid for the Republican nomination for governor.
Paris May 14 Poland has filed a request with the peace conference for a share of the German fleet for defensive purposes granting Poland its first navy in its about 1000 year history officials said today the move would mark a historic naval entry.
The stockholders will meet at The Cline Building Athens Ohio on Monday June 16 1919 at 1 PM to consider increasing authorized capital stock from 75000 common and 75000 preferred to 125000 each totaling 250000 authorized capital stock J Halliday Cline president George C Parks secretary 5-14-1
An advertisement claims Lubricant Carbon Remover restores power by cleaning spark plugs and reducing carbon buildup. It urges pouring two to four tablespoonfuls into each spark plug hole, promises more miles per gallon, and guarantees every can for $1 prepaid. Agents wanted for Co. D McDougile Spragg's Pa.
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