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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1918

Page

5

Obituary of Lucy May Willard Sams in Ohio

Lucy May Willard Sams of Guysville Ohio born December 6 1893 died November 8 1918 at Ath ens Ohio from influenza aged 24 years 11 months 2 days She married Nathan Jackson Sam August 21 1913 and had two daughters Mary Henrietta and Martha Rose Survived by husband two daughters her parents Alexander and Elizabeth Willard of Guysville and siblings A history of faith and family devotion is noted with tribute verses and a note she accepted Christ as her savior during illness

Lucy May Alexander and Elizabeth Willard Guysville Ohio Athens Nathan Jackson Sam Mary Henrietta Martha Rose Sams Christ Alexander Willard Iland France Frank William Clyde Ira Ada Maud Alex Smith Lottridge Amos Matheny the Plains Earl Metcalf

Social News Roundup From Columbus Visitors and Local Events

Mr Marion F Koons of Columbus formerly of Athens visits this city. Ye Mr and Mrs W E Day visit Columbus on Tuesday. Mrs Elizabeth Richardson of Columbus visits relatives at her Frost home. First Lieutenant Darrell H Sams stays with relatives in Chicago. Mrs Nita Fulwider visits husband Sergt Percy Fulwider at Camp Sherman. Daughters of America meet tonight with all members urged to attend. Harold Bruce Cornwell of Glouster visits here with Mr and Mrs W D Powell. Priscilla Needle Club meets with Mrs H J Brown Thursday at 2 30. Mrs Harry Mitchell and son Charles visit relatives in Nelsonville.

Elizabeth Richardson Columbus Frost Nita Fulwider Sergt Percy Fulwider Camp Sherman The Daughters of America Priscilla Needle Club H. J. Brown North Congress Street

Community Notes From Parkersburg to Amesville

Mrs. Andrew Garber and daughter Edith of Parkersburg were Sunday guests of Mrs. W. H. Jewett and daughter Marie. Mrs. Orland Cullums and family head to Atlanta to join Mr. Cullums. Corporal Ellis West of Camp Sherman on six days leave visits Athens friends en route home to Zanesville. Mrs. Evelina Davies Heffner reports her husband Zen non B. Heffner safely arrived in France. she teaches in Amesville schools. Miss Elizabeth Johnson and Miss Naomi Williams of Glouster visit Mr. and Mrs. William D. Powell before resuming teaching in Cincinnati. Mr. P. G. Moler leaves for Providence and Bangor after Thanksgiving turkey shipments totaling 6448 birds at about 34 dollars per head, totaling around 25000 dollars.

Corporal Ellis Camp Sherman Athens Zanesville Evelina Davies Heffner Zennon B. Heffner France Heffner Amesville Elizabeth Johnson Naomi Williams Glouster Cincinnati William D. Powell P. G. Moler Providence R. I Bangor Ohio

Hoarding Liquor Surges in Ohio Before Prohibition

Ohio residents store liquor in private cellars ahead of May 26 1933 prohibition deadline. Experts note hoarding could rise but laws limit possession to four quarts. officials say enforcement focuses on beverage alcohol production and sale not nonintoxicating cider and grape juice. James A White of the Ohio Federation explains current search and seizure limits and possible exceptions for public resort cases.

Columbus Ohio James A. White Ohio Federation White

Mrs Melvin Grubb Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Melvin Grubb 26 a resident of Athens died after a brief pneumonia illness at 8 50 pm at her parents home 77 West Union Street She is survived by her husband a 17 month old son her parents two sisters and a brother Services will be private at the Partlow home Thursday at 2 pm with interment in West Union Street Cemetery.

Melvin Grubb William Partlow West Union Street Harry Kelley Carbondale Gladys Partlow Carl Grubb Lowie Partlow Pickering and Bardin Dry Cleaning D. Zenner Athens

Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude for neighbors and friends

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends who assisted and comforted them in their sorrow.

Parker's Treatment Restores Marietta Foreman's Health

T N Curtis foreman at Patton Bros Marietta Ohio says Dr Parker's Treatment cured twelve years of indigestion bloating gas vomiting and constipation He reports feeling fine and recommends it to others suffering from indigestion and constipation.

T. N. Curtis Patton Bros Marietta, Ohio

Treatment for indigestion and constipation by Parker

Dr George B Parker of Athens Ohio offers a remedy promising relief for indigestion and constipation. A money back guarantee is included if the treatment fails. Price is one dollar at Cline's Pharmacy and all druggists.

Mr. Curtis Geo. B. Parker M.D Athens Cline’s

Death of Ambrose Weatherby in Union

Ambrose W Weatherby aged 27 died at his Union home after a brief illness with influenza. He is survived by his wife Mrs C C Wood, two sisters Mrs Nellie McNutt and Elma Weatherby, and a brother Lewis Weatherby, all of Union. The obituary notes the couple had recently married.

New Marshfield Ambrose W. Weatherby Union C. C. Wood Nellie McNutt Elma Weatherby Lewis Weatherby

Funeral Services Set for Local Resident

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the late residence, conducted by Rev. Franks. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.

Franks Union

Cattle and market reports from Cincinnati November market

Cincinnati market notes show cattle receipts at 9.00 to 12.00 dollars with total 1576 dollars, calf prices 17.50 to 18.00, house receipts 500. market slow. Sheep receipts 120 with extra at 13.60, lambs 13.50 with steady demand. packers and butchers paying 17.50 for free choice.

Cincinnati

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report

Cattle receipts 85 cars with choice cattle bringing 16.00 to 16.50. Sheep and lambs strong with lambs at 6.00 to 16.26. Hogs market unchanged.

Pittsburg

Busy Week At Athens Presbyterian Church

The Women's Missionary Society held the Annual Praise Service with the largest offering in its history. The church session meets at the Manse to discuss the New Ixra Movement. The Moderator and ex Moderators urge a special service of thanksgiving Wednesday evening. An inter denominational missionary meeting is set for Thursday at 2 30 PM. Friday features a church supper at six and an address by Dr Whallon of Central Church Zanesville. S A T C and S N T C members will attend as guests of the Club.

Mornday Women’s Missionary Society The Presbyterian Church New Ixra General Assembly Missionary Societies of Athens Whallon Central Church Zanesville

Doan's Kidney Pills Endure for Mrs Dilts’ Back Pain

In 1914 Mrs J A Dilts of 12 N Cemetery St testified that Doan's Kidney Pills eased kidney trouble and back pain during cold spells. In 1917 she reaffirmed the remedy’s effectiveness, stating it still held true years later. Price appears at all dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Athens Dean J. A. Dilts N. Cemetery St Doan

Treating minor ailments to prevent serious diseases

The speaker argues self treatment reduces sickness and that most diseases start as minor ailments. Citing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, they claim every cold deserves attention to avoid serious health issues, noting the remedy has long been used and its value proven.

Chamberlain

English Inventor Seeks Cookware Breakthrough with Electric Dutch Oven

An English inventor unveils an electric cooker of the Dutch oven style, claimed to combine the benefits of a cast iron stove with modern electric heating. The device aims at efficient heat distribution and practical kitchen use.

Athens Township Teachers Meet Friday at University

Athens Township teachers are asked to attend a Friday meeting at the University starting 9 A M with roll call, opening song, and program including citizenship duties, school legislation, and geography lessons. Supt A H Vernon and Supt Alex Root lead discussions on wartime education, Our Schools in War Time, and Europe. Meeting adjourns 1 P M.

Athens Township America Prin. Peakey Gaskill Henry Hatch A. H. Vernon Europe Edith Brohard Ellis Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Social News Marion F. Koons of W. E. Day Darrell H. Sams Chicago Harold Bruce Cornwell W. D. Powell Harry Mitchell Charles Charles Mitchell Nelsonville Andrew Garber Edith Parkersburg, W. Va W. H. Jewett Marie Orland Cullums Mary Louise Doris Eugenia Ashton Hunter Atlanta, Ga Mr. Cullums A. W. Weatherby Belle Center Christmas Furs Lynx Pataa Ulster Italy England Preston’s Cincinnati Cattle Market Pittsburg Livestock Brooks & Hibbard Athens Opera House Belasco Theater Washington, D. C Selwyn & Company Avery Hopwood Ellinge Theater McKee’s Schiffmann R. J. Schiffman St. Paul, Minn Elks John B. Cross BE. R Walsh United Press Washington Frank P. Walsh National War Labor Board Emmett Keenan Lewis & Keenan First National Bank Bahia
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