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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
8
A gold watch found in Middleport Friday evening is offered to the owner upon proving property and paying for this advertisement. L. H. R. Foulk of Pomeroy is listed as the contact with details dated 9-28-31.
D. A. Alexander assistant county superintendent of schools died at his Portland home Tuesday morning after a month long illness. He and his family lived in Pomeroy until last spring. Funeral arrangements not completed. services and interment will be in Portland with Racine Lodge of Masons presiding.
Under the direction of Mrs. Mable Leisheit King the event promises stronger attendance as the Pomeroy community sing returns with more engaging musical numbers and a spirited crowd.
At a Monday evening gathering in Minersville subscribers pledged 2600 toward the Liberty Loan bonds. The event highlighted community support and the drive to fund national defense efforts.
There will be a Red Cross meeting at the covered K of P Hall on Thursday evening.
The auction and social hosted at Chas. McNamee's home Monday evening raised a tidy $72.50 after expenses, donated to the Red Cross fund.
Henry Mohler of Middleport appears at number 322 on the latest draft list. The entry places Mohler among the newly tallied registrants and reflects ongoing census counting.
Miss Eleanor Franklin is reported to have returned to her home in Cincinnati on Tuesday, marking a quiet domestic update in local society.
Mr. and Mrs. George Schaadt and family, who stayed with Rev. Hunziker and family, have returned to their Marion home on Monday.
Benton Fish and Ralph Hysell of Camp Sherman visited Pomeroy on Monday for a reported local appearance or event.
George Krans who has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs George Krans of Mulberry Avenue returned to his employment at Columbus yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Jeffries arrived back in Indianapolis yesterday following a visit with relatives and friends in Bend.
Mrs Wesley Stewart and her children from Middleport accompanied by Mrs Lawrence Spencer left for Girard Ohio on Tuesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Williams and their son of Toledo were visiting relatives, with brief mentions of their trip and local greetings recorded in the society column.
Leland Welch of Middleport departed yesterday for Cincinnati to enroll in dental college. He plans to study dentistry and pursue a professional degree at the institution.
Mrs. W. E. Stansbury departed this morning to see her father J. W. Van Zant who lives near Kyger, continuing a family visit.
E. J. Jones came back to Columbus on Tuesday following a short visit with friends in town lasting several days.
Mrs. Frank Maurer returned to her Columbus home on Tuesday after attending events elsewhere.
Mrs Anna Wright, who had been visiting her mother here, returned to her home in Columbus on Tuesday.
Rob Webster came back to his Eastport residence on Monday after spending several weeks visiting his parents Mr and Mrs M S Webster.
A partial list shows speakers for the week in the county including Manning S. Webster and Mr. Hoffman at Salem Center, George H. Crow, A. P Miller and Curtis Reed at Chester, W. L. Merrill Parmalee and Miller at Pageville, L. L. Cherrington Medford and Hoffman at Letart, A. P. Miller Reed at Darwin, Crow and Hoffman at Tuppers Plains, J. C. Fisher Dyesville, L. G. Weber and A. W. McKay at Portland, and M. S. Webster at Harrisonville. Next week’s speakers to be published in the Messenger.
Arthur Kasper passed a fine examination for entry into the military service while Columbus failed the physical due to being two pounds underweight.
Ben Elbenfeld, conductor on the local electric car line, will be away from duties for two weeks on a planned vacation.
Two youths remained jailed awaiting trial before Probate Judge Carleton on charges of stealing a small amount of package tobacco and candy from a store where one brother worked.
Carl Eckard of Letart West Virginia died at a South Carolina training camp from pneumonia. He had traveled Saturday to be with his son but could not reach the bedside before the death.
A reprinted health tip urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to purify the digestive system and body toxins. It claims cleansing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels prevents illness and refreshes the body, with minimal taste impact. Local notes mention residents visiting relatives and moving items between homes.
Mrs Roland Mulpas visits relatives in Jackson ville and McDougal as Saul Turby and family from Red Town stay with William and Mrs Dalton. P B Chalfant buys a new Chevrolet touring car. Edward Welling and family from Jacksonville visit the Daltons with Elsie Nancy Hazel Gethel Jerry and James.
Mrs. Harry Gibbs of 420 East Third Street Cincinnati says cereals and toast dominated her diet due to a chronically upset stomach. She reports Tanlac improved her digestion quickly and now she can eat anything without trouble claiming the vegetable medicine cures her. Tanlac is sold at Lines Pharmacy.
Paris dispatch reports captured German orders reveal Alsace Lorraine soldiers mutinied at Beverloo depot in May 10,000 strong, suppressed ruthlessly. Documents show crown prince barred Alsace Lorraine troops from front lines unless with trusted units and warn harsh measures for disloyalty. Deser tions alarmed German high command and Von Bohn urges iron handling yet reliance on Alsace Lorraine troops persists for Western front.
A naval tender capsized while returning sailors to a vessel in a harbor. Twenty sailors drowned and eleven were rescued. Bodies of the dead remained unrecovered as heavy seas lashed the area near a buoy several hundred yards from the warship. Names of those on shore leave were not released by authorities.
French inventors secure a patent for a trunk built from sheets welded together. The design emphasizes strength and compact form, aiming at improved durability for travel.
Washington reports 1099 casualties with 187 killed in action 73 missing and 699 wounded severely among the totals. The Ohio lists include Clarence Young of Nelsonville and many others from Columbus Cleveland Sandusky and more with several deaths and missing cases. Marine casualties include Wilbur Jefferies and Elmer Meeker of Cincinnati.
Basel reports seven cholera cases in Berlin with seven fatalities. Authorities warn residents to take precautions and seek medical attention for symptoms.
A novel motor for ordinary bicycles attaches over the rear wheel and drives the wheel via a chain. It features only seven moving parts, promising simple operation and maintenance.
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