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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
7
Reports to authorities allege H L Lambkin posed as a Royal Dragoon Guards captain in Athens last week. He reportedly wore a captain’s uniform, spoke to locals, and fled town Sunday night amid an investigation. Cleveland police linked to plans for a Monday speech as a wider search continues.
Cairo May 28 A coon skin trapped in southeast Missouri sold for 875 at a London fur sale. N Goldsmith head of a local fur company sent skins to London and included a notable coon skin. Proceeds benefited the prisoners of war fund after a cable reported 180 pounds raised.
The notice requires German natives aged 14 and up in the United States who are not naturalized citizens to register as German Alien Females. Applicants must submit four 3 by 3 inch photos, signed, with fingerprints. Registration runs June 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 1918 from 6 am to 8 pm at city police offices or nearest postmaster depending on location.
An Ohio advertisement from the Buckeye State Building and Loan Co at Rankin Building Columbus claims five percent returns when money compounds and is kept at work. It promotes first mortgage loans on homes and farms, urging requests for booklets amid assets listed at 14.8 million and a focus on safety and steady growth.
At the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon, officials will discuss extending the traction line through the city. BK. B. Young and the line engineer will attend, and L. W. Roberts will report progress toward enabling the route. Public attendance is encouraged.
Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends publication on final and first accounts for multiple estates and guardianships. Names include James E Woodworth executor of George A Kurtz and Parill Bean executor of Jeremiah Bean among others with accounts filed between February and May 1918 and set for June 6 1918. Judge H T Phillips signs.
The Athens Rural school board invites bids for a winter coal supply for about 120 tops. Bids must give lump and run of mine prices and source mine. Submit by June 7, 1918 to Joseph Evans The Plains Ohio. Board may reject all bids. May 11, 1918. Joseph Evans Clerk William Roberts President.
Civilians employed by United States Navy yards receive a 20 percent pay increase. The move aims to boost morale and retention amid ongoing maintenance and construction projects.
A meeting for all interested persons to organize the cemetery improvement and upkeep effort of the Jerseyville M E church area will be held on Saturday June 1 at 3 o'clock.
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