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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
8
In Lorraine a German shell mortally wounds two brothers from D Company Doughboys. They share a ward, clasp hands, speak of mother and Sunday school, and promise to look after their mother if one dies. The hospital chaplain says a simple prayer as they drift to sleep.
Mr and Mrs E G Silvus of this city report their son William G Silvus in France with the Thirty-seventh Division has sent a poem. The verse recalls training in Alabama and Old Camp Lee, the voyage to France, and the march toward Berlin with vivid wartime humor and pride.
A World War II era notice honors a brave mother for raising sons who served in D company in France. It notes the soldiers pledged to avenge and defeat the German foe, reflecting patriotic gratitude from Uncle Sam.
Washington reports 268 total casualties including 20 killed in action and 74 missing in action. Wounded severely 145, died of wounds 9, and others include two died from accidents. Names listed: Walker Griffith and Henry Peters among others. Total to date: 30619 with 5758 killed in action and 16575 wounded in action.
The article asserts Chamberlain's Tablets provide relief in many cases of weak digestion and impaired stomach function. It notes relief is permanent for some sufferers and many are restored to health.
The writer recalls German atrocities seen firsthand as troops advance. He notes gas shelling on wounded, deliberate targeting of ambulances and stretcher bearers, and sniper activity. He confirms many encountered horrors before the town falls and American troops reach their objective.
Mrs Werrick and daughter Grace of Nelsonville visited Mrs Charles Ralph on Wednesday. Mrs Hughes of New Lexington stayed with sister Lena Peacock. Chas Seidenfield and Clifford Hayman visited from Zanesville and Columbus respectively. Mrs Martin of Nelsonville visited Earl Irvin. Ray Pennick and Ben Bess hosted in Radcliffe. William Spiel returned from his mother’s in Logan. Neal home burned by kitchen stove fire. Chas Hutchinson bought an Overland car. Retta Irvin visited relatives. Mrs Herb Cunliffe visited Buchtell. Major Holt spoke at the school about wartime experiences. Jennie Oliver of Portsmouth visited brother Frank Larrison. James Hamer and James McGama returned from Camp Sherman. did not pass for service.
Morning sermon by Dr. B D Evans on the 23rd Psalm at 9 and 10 30 schedule. Afternoon prayer and social worship at 2 30 followed by Epworth League at 6. Evening service at 7 with public schools message.
The church on Hocking Street invites all to Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 00 A M sermons at 10 00 A M and evening prayer at 7 30 P M There is also preaching Thursday at 7 30 P M All are warmly welcome to attend.
The Masonic Temple hosts a Sunday service at 11:00 AM with the sermon Substance based on Philippians 4 19 and Sunday school at 9:45 AM. The Church of the Good Shepherd on Carpenter and E State holds morning prayer and sermon at 10 45 AM with theme Choices under Rector W D Stiers.
Morning service and Sunday school at 9. Communion and preaching at 10 30. Evening Christian endeavor at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30. Rev Murch will conduct the services and asks for attendance at this the beginning of his work here.
Washington D C September 14 With energy and patriotism as shown by the women of the United States the owners of steam plants and the firemen can save in the next year forty five million tons of coal according to the United States Bureau of Mines The bureau says average steam plants lose heat and efficiency and could raise from 67 to 69 percent saving about fifteen tons per hundred The total coal need 300 000 000 tons could be reduced to 255 000 000 tons saving about 45 000 000 tons
Mrs. Alice Brewster Dye of Columbus returns home after visiting her son Haddon Dye and relatives. Rev. Wilson of Springfield spent days with his parents. Howard DeWeese, once of Torch now in Marietta, reports losing an arm in France. Elizabeth Faubian of Athens visits Ruth Dye. Clyde Webser visits sisters in Athens and Columbus. Eva Dilley Smith and infant are very poorly at Mrs. Smiths parents home.
Miss Irma E. Voigt of Athens will lead the Y W C A war work campaign in Athens county with state chairwoman Mrs. W W Milar of Akron and national figures including Mrs. Josephus Daniels and Mrs. Robert Lansing. The drive advances toward the November 11 United War Work fundraising goal with township chairmen and a speaker corps to address community groups.
The notice instructs readers to direct speaker applications to the county chair man. It preserves a formal, local governance tone and identifies a specific role and channel for submission.
Mrs Seth Morris of Columbus visits here while Mrs James Phetteplace leaves for Wellston to see her mother. Will Wright shows improvement after two weeks of illness. Len McDonald hosts visits from Stanton James Lola Miller and Edward Grovenor. A high portion of men register Thursday at Stew art. Guy Copeland and Joseph Hibbard visit Athens. C G Farres Eldon Farres and baby Tarl Faris of Glouster stay with the McDonalds.
German prisoners captured by Americans are issued hand me down Sammies uniforms. Worn uniforms are cleaned fumigated patched washed dyed green and marked P W for prisoners of war. A Japanese shrub yields a paper used to make waterproof garments.
Rid yourself of Indigestion with Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation. Money back if it does not help you. Parker's Nerve and Stimulant Tablets aid nervous trouble and weak circulation. Liver Tablets cleanse the system. 60 tablets 60c. 28 tablets 25c. Sold at Cline's Pharmacy and all druggists.
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