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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1918

Page

8

Street Car Men Name Arbitrator On Board

The motormen and conductors have chosen John McIntosh as their representative on the arbitration board to adjust differences with the street car officials. The company has not yet chosen its arbitrator and may request time. The two sides must pick a third member within five days or rely on the State Industrial Commission. The board has sixty days from September 1 to issue an award binding through September 1, 1919. McIntosh, a respected carpenter and contractor, is known in the Pomeroy Bend area.

John McIntosh Board of Arbitration State Industial Commission Arbitration Board Mcintosh Pomeroy Bend

Will Return For Arbitration Meeting In Cincinnati Visit

Albert Jones national representative of the street car workers left for Cincinnati yesterday and will return to Pomeroy for the board of arbitration meeting to settle wage talks between motormen conductors and the electric car company officials. He made a favorable impression during his stay.

Albert Jones Cincinnati Pomeroy Board of Arbitration Jones

Patriotic Lecture by Supt Morgan at Rutland High

Athens educator Morgan will lecture at Rutland High School Auditorium today on Germanys Aims and practices in this war. Held under Rutland Boy Scouts auspices, the event promises a forceful talk and valuable time for attendees.

Rutland Morgan Athens Rutland High School Germany Rutland Boy Scouts

Kimble and Might Wed in Pomeroy Ceremony

Roy Kimble of Middleport and Ethel Might of Rutland were joined in marriage by Squire Dan Diehl of Pomeroy on Wednesday afternoon.

Kimble Roy Kimble Middleport Ethel Might Rutland Squire Dan Diehl Pomeroy

Funeral for Miss Mary Branch of Middleport

Miss Mary Branch of Middleport dies at 64. Survived by brother Walter Branch. Funeral services Friday at 2 PM at the residence with burial in Beech Grove cemetery.

Mary Branch Middleport Walter Branch Beech Grove

Brewer Sentenced to Three Years in Ohio Penitentiary

Harry Brewer arrested in Little Washington Pennsylvania while serving six months for bigamy and back here to face non support charges for three minor children was sentenced to three years at hard labor in the Ohio State Penitentiary and was taken there by Sheriff Hartenbach on Wednesday.

Harry Brewer Little Washington Brat Hartenbach

Clarence McCarley Bound Over After Prelim on Assault Charge

Clarence McCarley charged with assault with intent to kill Waymond Simmons, a colored newspaper carrier. He faced a preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty, bound over to the grand jury in $500 but unable to meet the bond, remaining in county jail. Public sentiment runs high over the alleged unprovoked attack and McCarley’s quarrelsome reputation.

Clarence McCarley Waymond Simmons McCasley

Twins Meningitis Deaths Tie Kaspar Family Tragedy

One of two month old twins of Mr and Mrs Albert Kaspar of Naylors Run died Tuesday afternoon from meningitis. The surviving twin is critically ill. Funeral services were held today at 2 30 PM at the residence of Mr and Mrs Jacob Werry.

Leo Merman Albert Kaspar Naylors Run Jacob Werry

Mayor Suspends Frank Maguire Sentence for Assault

Mayor Shumaker sentences Frank Babe Maguire to sixty days in the work house for assault on Clyde Gilliland but suspends the sentence during good behavior.

Shumaker Frank Babe) Maguire Clyde O. Gilliland

Big Meeting and Banquet of Mineral Lodge 242 I O O F

Members of Mineral Lodge 242 I O O F prepare for a large meeting and banquet scheduled for Friday evening. A big time is anticipated for attendees.

Mineral Lodge

Saloon Closures On Registration Day Halts Business

Dry weather and an order to close saloons on registration day left patrons puzzled as doors barred entry and bystanders explained the situation. Mr. and Mrs. Geerze Hall and family stay with County Treasurer 8S. P. Deem at their Middleport home.

Geerze Hall P. Deem Middleport

Williams Leaves Syracuse for Columbus on Business

G H Williams of Syracuse departed yesterday for Columbus on business. Miss Barbara Reuter visits Pomeroy relatives after a pleasant stay in Montgomery.

G. H. Williams Syracuse Columbus Barbara Reuter Pomeroy Montgomery

Family and friends travel after funeral in Farmington

Charleston residents depart for Cleveland while Mr and Mrs John Young and Mr and Mrs W E Christie travel to Farmington for the funeral of Smith Talkington.

John Young W. EB. Christie Chester Farmington, W. Va Smith Talkington

Mrs Emma Adams Visits Relatives in Reedsville

Mrs Emma Adams and her baby traveled to Reedsville on Tuesday to visit relatives, according to local social notes.

Emma Adams Baby Reedsville

Couple plans move to Lafayette Indiana future home

Mr and Mrs Maurace Carl and their baby left Monday for Lafayette Indiana where they intend to make their future home.

Mrs. Maurace Carl Baby Lafayette Indiana

George B Sayre Returns Home From Clarksburg Visit

George B Sayre is back home in Middleport after visiting Clarksburg West Virginia where he spent several days visiting friends and attending local events.

George B. Sayre Middleport Clarksburg W. Va

Mrs Ed Webb Visits Parents in Ironton Ohio

Mrs Edgar Webb of Middleport visits her parents in Ironton Ohio.

Ed Webb Middleport Ironton, Ohio

Illness of Bedbound Ray Allis in Eightieth Year

Ray Allis, confined to his bed for the past six years by a broken hip, is reported quite ill. He is in his eightieth year.

Ray Allis Mr. Allis

Miss Mary Branch Ill at Brother’s Middleport Home

Miss Mary Branch is seriously ill at the home of her brother Walter Branch in Middleport.

Mary Branch Walter Branch Middleport

Joint DAR meeting at Meigs County Armory Friday

The Return Jonathan Melge Chapter of the DAR and the Meigs County DAR War Savings Stamp Society join for a meeting at 2 PM Friday at the Armory.

Jonathan Melge Meigs County D. A. R. War Savings Stamp Society

Mrs Louis Horwitz Nome After Four Week Visit

Mrs Louis Horwitz returns to her home after a four week visit in Cincinnati.

Louis Horwitz Cincinnati

Meeting of Athens Presbytery in New Mattamorras

Rev. F. J. Medford attended a meeting of the Athens Presbytery at New Mattamorras on Monday.

F. J. Medford Athens Presbytery New Mattamorras

Mrs BE M Elberfelds Columbus Visit

Mrs BE M Elberfeld and her son Milton are home from a visit to Columbus Ohio. Mrs Garnet Herman and her children left yesterday to visit Mrs James Woods at Cleveland Ohio.

BE. M. Elberfeld Milton Columbus Garnet Herman James Woods Cleveland Ohio

Bernard Wysong Plans Delaware Trip With Contemplated Leaving

Bernard Wysong of Middleport plans a trip to Delaware Ohio with intentions to leave Saturday next.

Bernard Wysong Middleport Delaware Ohio

Mrs Ilva Wank Returns Home From Bend Visit

Mrs Ilva Wank returns to St Paris Ohio after a month visiting relatives and friends in Bend.

Harry Noll Returns to Columbus Job After Visit

After a short vacation with home folks Harry Noll returned to his employment in Columbus yesterday.

Harry Noll Columbus

Captain DeWolf Leads Cham pion Ferry This Week

Capt. Dave DeWolf of Syracuse serves as acting pilot of the Cham pion ferry this week while Capt. A A Adams vacations with relatives in Portland Ohio.

Dave DeWolf Syracuse A. A. Adams Portland Ohio

Mrs Morris Guest of Son in Pomeroy

Mrs Mary A Morris of Langaville is a guest of her son Edgar in Pomeroy.

Mary A. Morris Langaville Edgar Pomeroy

Visit Ends for Parkersburg Couple Returning Home

Mr and Mrs Stewart Roush return to Parkersburg after a pleasant visit with Mrs Lucinda Roush in New Haven West Virginia.

Mr. and S. Stewart Roush Parkersburg Mr. Roush Lucinda Roush New Haven W. Va

Creager Middleton and Householder Visit Charleston

Mrs KE A Creager with Mrs Thomas Middleton and Miss Bess Householder are home in Middleport for a visit to Charleston, arriving in the area for a social and familial gathering.

KE. A. Creager Thomas Middleton Bess Householder Middleport Charleston

Edith Shriner Plans Weekend Trip to Delaware Ont

Miss Edith Shriner of Middleport contemplates a visit to Delaware Ont on Saturday next, weighing travel plans and possible companions for the outing.

Edith Shriner Middleport Delaware

President Oppenheimer considers monthlong street car trip

President J. L. Oppenheimer of the local street car line is contemplating a monthlong vacation in the near future, signaling plans for travel away from duties and company location.

J. L. Oppenheimer

Flag Day events and readings in Bethany

Sunday featured a flag raising at the Bethany church with a 10:30 address on Red Cross work by Dean Voigt. Prof. Morgan filled in for a temperance talk and the Fourth Liberty Loan speech by Hon. I M Foster. The Service Flag with eight stars was dedicated by Prof. Morgan as veterans raised the American flag.

Dean Voigt Red Cross B. H. Curtiss Prof. Morgan I. M. Foster Prof Morgan Ralph A. Chalfant France Brent Metcalf William Howard Johnson Riley McDaniel Leonard Grubb Camp Sherman Okey Me.Daniel Clarence E. Moore Garrett Chalfant Harris Emerson Burton William Livingston Atgens J. L. Petty Everett Russell Grant Russell Springfield C. E. Norris Stewart

Sheridan Promises Free Delivery on All Orders

Central Market’s F. F. Sheridan states all orders will be delivered free of charge. Message dated September 11, 1961, emphasizes no cost for delivery.

F. F. Sheridan Central Market

Boundary Rules Defined for Central Sunnyside and Training School

Parents of new pupils are asked to note fixed school boundaries for Central Sunnyside and Training School buildings to prevent crowding. The Training School district runs from Mill Street area south to Herrold's mill, Sunnyside sits north of Mill Street and east of Congress, and the Central Sunnyside line runs along Court and Carpenter streets. Seventh and eighth graders already attending other schools may continue, but first six grades must stay within assigned territory. Six-year-olds must be on or before November 1 to be admitted. enrollment should begin promptly.

Central Sunnyside East Bridge Mill Street Lash State Court Street Campbell Washington Congress Post Office Union Street Herrold’s Mill East Side Baptist Church Armory Carpenter Street Training School Morgan

Serum For Gas Poison Ordered By Red Cross

The American Red Cross has ordered a six months supply of serum to cure and prevent deadly gaseous gangrene for shipment to Europe. The serum, a product of scientific research, will augment existing supplies in French battle zones which have been limited. Red Cross authorities in France requested at least 20 000 doses monthly from Washington.

Washington American Red Cross Europe France Red Cross

Time saved on soldier mail with new sorting system

Paris Aug 18 The United Press reports American soldiers in Europe will receive mail faster as letters go directly from ship to trains instead of being sorted in France and New York. Eighty mail clerks sort by region, trimming delivery time by five to twenty hours per letter.

Paris United Proess France New York United States

Ancient Greek Star Symbol on Chamberlain Tablets

The five pointed star, a health symbol from ancient Greece, is shown on every Chamberlain's Tablets package. The tablets have restored hundreds to health for indigestion biliousness or constipation and offer prompt relief when needed.

Chamberlain

Train kills Broadwell native near Wellsboro

Charley Metcalf 38, formerly of Broadwell and now a coal mine worker at Cliffordsville West Virginia, was killed by a train near Wellsboro on September first. He was a son of Thomas and Simpson Metcalf and leaves his parents five children two of them serving in the U S Army and a sister. The community and relatives, including Rev. Garrett and the Totmans, attended the funeral notices and local visits are listed. A series of short notes mention visits from M H Grandstaff, Mrs J R Rathburn, Roland Rathburn, Mrs Viola Smith, and others from Athens, Columbus, and Federal. Born to Fred Roberts and wife Sunday morning.

Charley Metcalf Broadwell Ciffordsville W. Va Thomas and Simpson Metcalf Wellsboro U. S Army Rev Garrett U. B M. P. Totman Rex Gorham Athens Jasper Pickering Co. B Fred Roberts H. H. Townsend Sarah Johnson Hazel Rathburn Columbus Clarence North Federal J. R. Rathburn

Letters From Men In Service From Orville Bobo

Mrs J W Bobo has received a letter from her son Orville of Co A 334 Inf 84 Div now on his way to France He describes bathing with about eight hundred men at the camp in Maryland and lists several fellow soldiers by name He notes many airplanes around the camp and that they will be crossing to France in a few days He mentions shoes size No 14 EE and promises to share more when he returns home

J. W. Bobo Orville Co. A France Maryland Blue Ridge Mountains Raymond Foreman Edson Kelley Gordon Ligget Waldo Buck Elmer Williams

English scientists reveal neon evolution from hydrogen through low temperature discharge

Two English scientists claim to evolve neon by passing electricity through hydrogen at low temperatures. The observation suggests neon formation under specialized conditions, challenging conventional gas isolation.

Tiz Foot Bath Promises Quick Relief for Aches

An old advertisement touts Tiz foot bath for aching burning swollen feet. It claims instant relief from corns callouses and bunions, promises happy feet after use, and urges buying a 25 cent box at drug or department stores.

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mothers

This remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough is praised for effectiveness and pleasant taste. It has long been in use with many mothers giving it strong endorsements. A Chillicothe Missouri user notes it is safe for children and preferred by adults and kids alike. It contains no opium or other narcotics.

Chamberlain Wm. Scruby Chillicothe Croup

Scouts Meet to Welcome New Drafted Men Parade

Boy Scouts are directed to meet at the Presbyterian church this evening at 6 30 to join the parade of newly drafted men and plan the monster demonstration and parade on Thursday September 26 for the Fourth Liberty Loan opening celebration.

Presbyterian Church

Phosphated Iron Eyed as Nerve and Blood Tonic

Reliable physicians tout Phosphated Iron as a builder for broken nerve tissues and a booster for anaemic blood. The tonic is sold in capsules to ensure genuineness, with McKee Drug Co. and major druggists advertising it nationwide.

McKee Drug Co

Anti Navy Propaganda Caution Amid Recruitment

Recruiting officer Leopold reports many inquiries from women about Navy conditions and requirements. The piece warns against malicious or unfounded statements aimed at discouraging recruits and threatens prosecution and imprisonment for such acts.

Leopold Navy

Man seeks costly place for better health results

The ailing man believes his health would improve most by going to an expensive facility. He weighs the potential benefits against the high cost.

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