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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
8
George Fick 55 former Street Commissioner of Pomeroy and leader of a well known local German band pursues joining Uncle Sam regimental bands. He has been turned down due to age but continues efforts to break into military music.
Deputy Sheriff George Beards remains with a leg injury and Dr. Miller orders an X ray to determine if surgery is needed.
Telegram from Wolfe, director, congratulates Meigs County for absorbing its entire War Savings quota by September 5 and placing eleventh in Ohio. Chairman Edgar Ervin notes Meigs oversold by two thousand dollars and remains well above target as deferred registrants join the drive.
Dr Harry Douglas a dentist who has been assisting at Dr C B Shumaker's office left yesterday morning to visit his parents at Great Bend before joining Uncle Sam's large corps of dentists.
Mrs. H C Odenbaugh departed yesterday for a visit with relatives and friends in Lexington Kentucky.
Miss Eva Sayre and cousin Miss Margaret Valentine are guests of the former's mother Mrs John Jacobs at Sugar Run, enjoying the family cordial gathering.
Harry Keiser went to Parkersburg yesterday on business, traveling for official purposes and returning later the same day.
Mr and Mrs Carl Schafer and their children departed yesterday for a two week visit with Mrs Schafer’s parents in Jeffersonville Indiana.
Mrs Calby Grimes returns to her Middleport home after visiting Huntington West Virginia.
Mrs Sarah Jones enjoying a several weeks visit at Greenfield while Miss Elizabeth Jones left yesterday for Oxford Ohio for a trip or visit.
Nitro employee Davie Middleton spends a few days in Middleport visiting his parents, taking a brief break from work duties.
Harry Grant of Chicago traveled to Middleport to attend the funeral of his sister, Edith Grant, with local relatives and friends gathering for the service.
Clyde French Paul French and Wm Collins traveled to Gallipolis with Naomi Owens and Bessie Smith to attend a farewell party honoring Paul Belcher who departs to attend a military school.
The Columbus Dispatch reports a double column feature of Raymond H. Bell and son Raymond Jr, both under draft age. It notes their ages and origins, cites similar Meigs county cases such as Farber and son, Ashley and son, Meyer and son, Hartley and son, Tracey and son, Martin and son, and Gruser and son, with more to hear.
A countywide survey highlights natural features and environments with emphasis on parks streams and woodlands. Officials note biodiversity and areas needing conservation action while residents report scenic vistas and wildlife sightings across multiple townships.
Pomeroy Bend received one of the heaviest rains of the season around four yesterday afternoon with much hall. Main street flooded from curbing to street car tracks. A violent electric storm knocked out power for hours, stopping motorized services and plunging lights out of operation.
The Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter D A R and the Meigs County D A R joined for a 2 o clock session at the Armory. War Savings Stamp Society materials were handed out alongside the distribution of the 1918 1919 year books.
Mrs. Robinson hosted Athena visitors on Monday as Mrs. Melissa Simmons of Athens visited old friends. Guests included Mrs. Rathburn and her Broadwell children and Mrs. Freeman Cole and her Pittsburg children. Dorothy Biggens went to Athens for an adenoid operation. The Rice sisters traveled to Parkersburg for Navy entrance exams. Miss Mack of Chicago spoke at the M KE Church about White Slavery on September 14.
Mrs Jane Boring visits Mrs Wm Townsend. Jack Jewell and family guests of Gath Townsend. Rev Beckett preaches farewell sermon. School starts last Monday. Ralph Howell Alice Howell Mary Graves visit Sanford Howells. Del Jewell visits his mother. Rev and Mrs Beckett stay with his mother in Jerseyville.
Karl Bean and Mrs Parrell Bean and daughter Gladys drove to Coolville Wednesday. Mansfield visited Athens Thursday. Raymond Dixon and family of Carthage spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bean. Gladys Bean and Helen Mansfield attend Stewart High School. Carrie Bean of Chillicothe visited her parents the Rodahavers. Anna Bean spent time with her daughter Wade Love near Graham Chapel. Jane Smith visited her father William A Willard last week. Ward Williams and family visited Athens recently. Residents attended the dance and speech at Ed Carpenter’s Monday night.
Professor Thomas Hoover and his renowned quartet perform a patriotic program Sunday afternoon September 16 at 2:30 at Graham Chapel in Lodi Township. Don’t miss this entertainment.
Swedish inventors announce a perfected blasting detonation cap that eliminates the use of mercury. The advancement promises safer handling and reduced environmental concerns in mining and construction applications.
Superintendent Morgan announced the annual teaching staff for Athens City Schools listing principals, high and grade school teachers, and their assignments. Notable figures include Miriam Morrison new high school drama director and Elizabeth Beatty returning to the high school faculty.
Washington reports 359 casualties led by 76 killed in action and 41 missing in action. Among Ohio mentions are Stanislaw Naszykowski and Charlies Brower killed. Harry Helman and William Murray among the wounded. Gerland Stamm and John Channon listed as missing. plus several others wounded or missing in action.
A United Press report from France profiles a happy doughboy who cherishes home snapshots. He shows photos of his girl mother sister and her baby and explains pictures help him feel connected while serving. The piece argues snapshots carry a million morals about home and morale.
Albany residents and guests appear in a series of short notices. Mrs Jamie Lindley of Akron visits Mr and Mrs J W Lindley. Miss Mildred Martin of Rutland calls on friends. Orville Dailey visits Columbus. Mabel Peoples and children stay with Julia Martin in Huntington. Annestin Searles heads to Corning to teach. Edna Dustheimer returns to Berea. Ruth Welch visits Athens. Bessie Gillogy goes to Pleasant Hill to teach. Pearl Collins guests at John Gillogly’s. C C Sheward and son Max visit Will Irwin. Walker Radford and family visit his mother in Columbus. Mabel Gallogly visits Columbus. Elsie Wood returns to Albany from Carpenter. Mrs Williams of Athens visits Wilt Williams. Irene Zimmerman spends Saturday night in Athens with Ralph Carpenter.
FE F Sheridan of Central Market states all current and future orders will be delivered free of charge. The notice is dated September 11, 1961.
A contemplation notes that wearing bathing suits and basking in sun at home yields about the same health benefit as time spent at the seashore, implying similar outdoor wellness value regardless of location.
Chat Laughlin faced arraignment before Justice Warrener on a charge of assault and battery against Marie Rowan. He pleaded not guilty, waived exam, and posted $200 bond to await the next common pleas term. The case stems from a dispute over a garden and chickens near Athens toward Luhrig.
Advert supports Eckman’s Alterative as a cough remedy and tonic for weak lungs. It claims twenty years of use with no habit forming drugs and offers 80 cent and 1.50 dollar bottles from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
In Bainbridge New York a 13 year old girl who was overworked and run down with headaches fatigue and loss of appetite improved after taking Vinel a tonic made from beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates. Mrs Lester Andrews endorses its effects noting return to school and better appetite. McKee Drug Co and leading druggists promote the product.
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