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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1918

Page

3

Nelsonville 1916 Maxwell Touring Car for Sale

Nelsonville notice offers a 1916 Maxwell touring car in good condition with reason for sale given as owner going to war. Inquiries directed to Mrs J C Beverage at 61 Fayette St Nelsonville Bell Phone 309W. A Presbyterian missionary stayed here a year ago and befriended many locals. Rev Kerr recently buried his oldest son.

J. C. Beverage Fayette St Nelsonville Bell Presbyterian Rev. Kerr

Fatal auto crash near Graham farm shocks community

Tuesday afternoon near three o'clock Mrs. Napp was struck by a car on the Logan Athens pike near the Graham farm and fatally injured. She died early the next morning. Citizens blame reckless driving and possible drunkenness. Three youths from Nelsonville were said to be in the car. Sheriff Stevens and Prosecutor Wright investigated and arrests could follow if criminal negligence is shown.

Napp Graham Farm Logan-Athens Pike Nelsonville Stevens Wright Logan Democrat-Sentinel

Cadet Earl Jack Promoted to Captain of His Battalion

Cadet Earl Jack has been promoted to captain of his battalion as ranks are assigned by grades. He has been in New York and will depart soon for the Flying Field at Camp Dick Texas near Maple Hill.

Earl Jack Jackson New York Camp Dick Texas Maple Hill

Nelsonville Red Cross Quota Reached Garments Pack Ready to Ship

Local workers praised for finishing Nelsonville Red Cross quota after weeks of effort. Volunteers began packing last Tuesday noon and the garments are prepared for shipment while awaiting the new quota. rooms will be closed until it arrives.

Red Cross Nelsonville

Md Young Spends Day in Columbus On Business

Md Young spent yesterday and today in Columbus on business matters.

MD Young Columbus

Mrs. Jeanette Lewan Buried at Carbon Hill

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Carbon Hill for Mrs. Jeanette Lewan aged 46 who died Wednesday. Interment followed at Logan. She is survived by her husband and several children.

Cleveland social guest and Delaware visitor seen here

Miss Mildred Hickman of Cleveland is the guest of old friends here. Arthur Knight of Delaware is a business visitor here.

Mildred Hickman Cleveland Arthur Knight Delaware

Funeral services for Ora McCombs Saturday

Funeral services are set for Ora McCombs at two o'clock tomorrow Saturday. McCombs was instantly killed in an auto accident Wednesday afternoon at the family residence.

Ora McCombs

Glouster News Reports Bakery Opening and School Postponement

Joe Nelson will open a bakery next week in Front Street building bought from Mason Andrews with a new lace model oven to be installed early in the week. Glouster High School opening postponed a week due to teaching vacancies. Mrs Eleanor Davis Anderson and Mrs Mar Gamwell hired to fill two grade teaching vacancies as Grade School begins fall term.

Joe Nelson Front Street Mason Andrews Glouster High School Fkleanor Davis Anderson Mar; Gamwell

Athens Attorneys Vie for Common Pleas Judge Seat

Athens lawyer Emmett Keenan filed a petition with 141 signatures to enter the race for common pleas judge. Other Athens candidates include L A Koons and L A Worsteli, both local attorneys.

Emmett Keenan Athens Race For Common Pleas Board of Elections L. A. Koons L.A. Worsteli

Mrs Catherine Ellis Visits From Orient Indiana

Mrs. Catherine Ellis of Orient Indiana arrived Thursday for a brief two week visit with relatives and friends in the city. She is a former resident who has lived in Illinois for some time.

Catherine Ellis Orient Ellis Illinois

City Council Meeting To Address Financial Matters

A regular city council meeting is held this evening to take action on financial matters. The report notes that Monster and several nearby towns face financial strains and living within their means.

Monster

City Auto and Sales Co completes garage flor work

The concrete floor completion at the City Auto and Sales Co garage was finished yesterday. The front plate flare will be installed at the start of the week, and the first shipment of class for the front arrived in a badly damaged condition.

City Auto and Sales Co

Dr Parker’s Treatment Endorsed By Indigestion Sufferer

A 66 year old woman recounts severe indigestion and constipation symptoms after months of illness. She credits Dr Parker’s Treatment with relief after one and three boxes, enabling solid food and self care. The ad claims the remedy cures indigestion and constipation and lists symptoms and price.

GO. B. Parker M. D Athens Ohio Cline

Farewell Party for Raymond McKinley Omen in Millfield

A large farewell gathering at the Omen home in Millfield Ohio honors Raymond McKinley Omen who leaves for camp. About 125 guests enjoyed music, refreshments, and a wrist watch gift as friends wish him luck and a safe return Over There.

Millfield Ohio Omen Raymond McKinley Omen George Omen George Russell Abe Bell Ray Sanders Vern Lulten James Wade Pete Cole George Fitzer Selvy McCann Herman Theisen L. S. Woodworth Frank Smith Wm Campbell Harvey Wade Chas. Robinett Walter Walker Ayers Misses the Bell Mary Evans Doris Brown Laura Campbell Mildred Cole Audrey Sitter Merie Campbell Bernice Sanders May Knight Mable Robinett Olaf Mullon Helen Cole Doris Cole Myrtle Robinett Grace Knight Gladys Ayers Pauline Theisen Clara Bell Messrs Lews Sanders Edward Wade George Wend Vaughn Earich Forest McCann

Bethany Socials and Local Obituary Notices

Mr and Mrs Garett Chalfant were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Petty. Mrs William Nicholson an aged resident died Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev Woodard. Merle and Leila Noris visited Athens Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Edward Morris Mrs Bert Lonas and their young daughter have returned from Akron where they visited relatives the past week. Mrs Leslie Petty was an Athens visitor Wednesday.

Garett Chalfant Leslie Petty William Nicholson Woodard Merle Leila Noris Athens Edward Morris Bert Lonas Akron

Yanks Take New Villages From Huns in North

The American lines advance after German withdrawals on the Vesle and Aisne fronts. Villages between the Vesle and Aisne are in Allied control as Principals push toward canal bridges beyond Duisel Longueval and Revillon. Rearguard German forces resist near the canal as fighting looms.

North Fred S. Ferguson Aisne Vesle Duisel Longueval Revillon

Flag raising and service to honor local boys

Mrs Martha Petty and Mrs Belva Norris visit Mrs Samantha Frost of Frost Wednesday. A flag raising and all day meeting with basket dinner at Bethany Sunday September 8 features Old Glory forenoon raising and a service flag unveiling. Speakers from Athens will attend. everyone urged to bring baskets.

Martha Petty Belva Norris Samantha Frost Frost Bethany Athens

U.S. War Tax Bill Seen At Least 4 Billion Yearly

Washington September 6 Representative Kitchin chairman of the ways and means committee said the annual postwar tax bill will run at least four billion dollars. He spoke as the House opened debate on the eight billion dollar war tax measure. He cited one billion for pensions another for the army and navy and a further 1.25 billion for interest on war bonds as the major recurring costs.

United Press Washington America Representative Kitchin Ways and Means Committee Army

Signal Sergeant Uses Pigeons to Decode Frontline Messag

Paris report tells of a U.S. signal service sergeant in the Toul sector who, while off duty, shoots pigeons with a 12 gauge to gauge distances for leading birds. He notes German shells fall whenever troops move, suggesting spies tipped by coded bird signals.

Maximilian Foster Paris United States Toul States France Signal Service

Sergeant’s Clever Pigeon Shoot Blocks German Messages

A sergeant shoots pigeons with a shotgun, catching four birds carrying German code messages. A German under officer is captured after the birds reveal sabotage links. Since the incident, bombardments near the huts have been less effective as morale shifts.

Quartermaster’s Department

Plan Street Service Flags Blazon Local Participation

Cleveland residents see new street service flags raised on suburbs and business streets. Flags show how many residents of each street have joined the colors. Municipalities and businesses are flying the flags to mark enlistment levels.

Cleveland

Pair Marries Despite Neck Injury At Private Hospital

Miss Alice Foulks of Annandale New Jersey wed Henry B Bowlby of Lebanon New Jersey in a private hospital. Bowlby dislocated his spinal cord five weeks earlier and has his head and neck in a mold. They chose to wed as planned despite the groom remaining in danger.

Easton Alice Foulks Annandale N. J Henry B. Bowlby Lebanon Bowlby

Glass in fountain pen mirrors ink capacity

Small glass inserts have been embedded in the pen’s mirror to show how much ink remains. The feature lets users gauge ink level at a glance in the new fountain pen.

Cincinnati Markets Report Including Produce and Livestock

Cincinnati markets show firm produce prices with eggs at 44 cents a dozen for prime firsts and 39 cents for ordinary firsts. Live poultry steady with fowls 4 pounds and over at 28 cents per pound. Cattle receipts total 16.00 and market strong with extra 18.75 to 19.00. Hogs receipts 45.00 and market steady with good packers at 20.00. Sheep receipts 25.00 and market slow with extras 10.25 to 11.00. lambs steady with extras 17.76.

Cincinnati Ohio

Pittsburg Livestock Cattle Receipts Report

Pittsburg livestock market report notes lighter cattle receipts. Veal calves sold around 18 to 19 dollars per head as buyers and sellers aligned on prices in the Pittsburg, Pennsylvania market segment.

Pittsburg

Market Review: Livestock and Grain Prices Flashing Signals

Sheep and lamb receipts light with spring lambs at 8.00 and 16.75. Hogs receipts 10 cars. market slow. Prime heavy 20.10, mediums 20.00 to 21.10, light workers 20.00 to 20.75, roughs 17.00 to 17.50, stags 13.00 to 13.75. Toledo grain shows cash corn 1.65, oats .71 to .72, rye 1.64, clover 19.59, alsike 16.75, Timothy 5.00 cash new and 34.70 old. Chicago grain corn 1.56 58, oats .70 2 4, pork 41.43.

Alsike Timothy Chicago

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