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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
8
Mayor C. S. Shumaker was named by It. W. Wolf of the Parkersburg Naval recruiting station as the Meigs County representative to promote the enlistment of women in the Naval service. He will provide information to anyone contemplating joining Uncle Sam's service.
Simon Charmoor a Russian subject will be turned over to Fayete county West Virginia authorities for induction into military service and desertion trial. He said if Russia fights Germany he would enlist to help defeat Americans. Hans Blendes a German with five brothers in the army is held for Federal authorities. He boasted rifles would mow down Americans and that his brothers may do some shooting before Americans march into Berlin.
Rev. John C. Ford of Pomeroy Baptist Church began moving his household goods into the church parsonage yesterday, starting his occupancy of the residence.
Captain Harry H Bennett has arrived from Camp Dix New Jersey with several American officers to organize new divisions of U S Army for overseas service. He will stay with his family until Sunday and then depart for Camp Custer near Battle Creek Michigan.
Mrs. Wm Smith of Racine reports her son Wade C Smith was wounded in the foot but expects to be out soon and discard his crutches.
John Schaefer received a letter dated Thursday from his son Anthony J noting Clarence Massar accompanied him overseas. The two youths enlisted in the U S Marines in May.
Friends gathered at the couple’s second ward Pomeroy residence on Thursday evening and presented a miscellaneous shower of useful and appropriate household articles.
Dr. L F Roush remains in critical condition at his Main Street home after a severe Brights disease attack. He is in his 70s which lessens his chances for recovery.
Sgt. David Captain of Camp Sherman arrived in Pomeroy on Friday and brought Private Edward Dodson back to Camp Sherman from desertion. Dodson had been tracked to woods near Thomas Fork and reportedly hid in daytime while visiting his home at night. The Army continues to pursue lawful service and discipline.
Dodson’s story, supported by Sargt Chaplain, notes extenuating circumstances. While in quarantine at Camp Sherman, he learned his mother was ill at Thomas Fork. He left French leave to return home, delaying his return until arrest. He stayed in Pome Roy jail weeks until authorities acted.
Beaverg reports several local residents with family movements and travel. Arthur Hysell son of Mr and Mrs George Hysell announced safe arrival overseas. Ada Resener rooms with Jacob Zelher. Mrs Harry Vaniwagen and baby visit her parents Clish Jacoba. Wm Elbenfeld went to Columbus for Op 8.0. Alice Thomas leaves for Orville Ohio to settle there with brother Louis Mayberger. Lora Kelly returns home to Marion after Letart Falls visit. R C Windsor visits Athens before continuing to Columbus.
Pilchard and family return to Columbus with father G W Pilchard joining. Mrs Abley and son Edward go to Cleveland after visiting Syracuse relatives. Camp Sherman veterans and local returnees noted. Pomeroy Presbyterian service led by Rev Turnbull on Democracy and Its Fulfillment. Mrs McCoy of Russell, Kentucky visiting Middleport resident.
Miss Ursula Danaher of Huntington visits Middleport to be hosted by Miss Harrie Marie Smith, with the pair enjoying afternoon calls and light social engagements during the visit.
Mrs. John Schneider has returned to her Columbus home following a visit with her son Rev. P. C. Schneider of Sacred Heart church.
Mrs Ruth Caruthers of Columbus visits Miss Helen Laughead in Middleport as a guest, reflecting social ties and hospitality in local circles.
Frank McDaniels resigned his position at Hobson and left for Delaware Saturday.
Miss Edith Schrrmer of Middleport departed Saturday to attend Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio as part of her college enrollment plans.
Grace Lamb travels to Columbus where she attends school and Misa Ruth Rowley will now enter. The move places both young women in new educational paths in the city.
Meigs County reports an 80 percent rise in 18 to 45 year old registrations, pushing totals toward 3,000 surpassing the government forecast of 2,450. Chester township and Precinct A lead gains as many Italians migrate for dam and mine work, reflecting a broader wartime mobilization across the county.
Louis Rump arrived back Saturday after a business trip to Columbus, resuming his duties at the local firm.
A future ten story office building is announced for Pomeroy. Developers promise to share precise details once permits are obtained and the project moves forward.
Middleport resident Harry Cross is reported to have arrived safely overseas, confirming his travel status amid ongoing military assignments.
Miss Eva Haptonstah returns to Middleport after a short stay with her father Captain William Haptonstah at Point Pleasant.
Sunday in Pomeroy was unusually quiet with very few autos on the street and a noticeably calm atmosphere, contrasting with the usual bustle. The piece captures a peaceful start to the week before Monday morning.
Dana Lloyd, a longtime registrar and post office money order clerk and later assistant postmaster at Pomeroy, has resigned his position effective Sunday after more than ten years of service.
Rev. L. L. Cherrington, pastor of the Stimpson M. B. Church, leaves tomorrow for Portsmouth to attend the annual conference of the church.
Bert Moore of Ohio Fuel Supply Company learned Saturday night that his brother Charles and two Sheets brothers were killed in France. The three sought shelter in a shell hole and were killed by a German shell.
F. W. Bacon of Lexington Kentucky, vice president of the O. R. E. Ay and P Co and chairman of its board, is due in Pomeroy this afternoon or tomorrow to help select an arbitration panel to settle differences between the electric car line Company and its motormen and conductors.
J. C. Sligh supreme state deputy of the order of Owls is in Pomeroy to advance the order and expects to remain for several weeks.
John Schlaegel, widely known as a salt man in Pomeroy Bend, was in Columbus on business during the latter part of last week, according to local notices.
Mrs. Will Thomas entertained the members of the Minersville Standard at a recent gathering. The event featured social exchanges and a brief program reflecting community interests and local affairs.
American miners threaten to quit unless about twenty foreigners, many Hungarians and recent arrivals, obtain naturalization papers. They accuse the company of discrimination in work assignments and in renting company houses.
The village won free mail delivery nearly two years ago after the Postal Department required street signs and proper house numbering. A year later street signs were placed and lot numbers assigned with local press support helping to spark public interest.
Twenty Pomeroy scouts led by Scout Master Peregoy visited unnumbered properties to persuade owners to place house numbers. Despite 25 cents cost per set, only about ten percent are numbered, forcing some residents to travel two miles to the post office. The effort aims to finish by Tuesday evening and promote free mail delivery.
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church filled Sunday evening for a patriotic service honoring members serving the United States. Attorney M S Webster presented a 37 star service flag. Rev L L Cherington accepted it, with tributes from Judge A P Miller, Judge C F Peoples, and others. The list names 37 servicemen including Douglas Readrs, Harry Brooks, Frank Croy, Will Lowery, and Charles Sayre among others.
Meigs County Red Cross officials plan a county wide drive to raise membership from under 3000 to an initial goal of 10000 during September 23 to 30. George H. Lasher Rutland serves as president with Ralston Russell Pomeroy as secretary and W F Reed as treasurer. Membership committee members include Ben N. Powell Fred G. Davis H F Bartels Louise Stanbery and Mrs D B Hartinger.
Owners of autos who believe their business or professional calling necessitates the use of their autos on Sundays are requested to call on George Schlargel or W. A. Compton during the week for permits.
Clarence Schlaegel of Pomeroy serves as guard for Wm. Haywood and other I W W members sent to Leavenworth after conviction for interference with the U S government. William A. Morehead, former Daily News staffer and Athens Messenger reporter now in the U S Army, visited Pomeroy en route to Athens to see his mother.
President Oppenheimer said Mr. F. W. Bacon of Lexington will arrive in Pomeroy on Monday or Tuesday and then officials will select an arbitrator to represent the company in the dispute. The dialogue came in a Saturday talk with a Messenger representative.
A company appoints a board of arbitration to settle a wage increase dispute raised by motormen and conductors against the railroad company.
Michael Woode born in Germany November 19 1824 died Friday night at his daughter Mrs William Schnieder's home in Gravel Hill after a stroke earlier that day. Survived by four children Mrs Schnieder Mrs Buck Mrs Shumway Lewis Woode and predeceased by M J Woode. Funeral likely Tuesday with interment at Sumner back of Cheater.
Capt. Stanbery Hart Stanbery received a Saturday cablegram confirming that his brother Capt. Henry Stanbery arrived safely overseas, confirming family reunion news amid war dispatches.
The Pomeroy Nest No 1673 of the Order of Owls gears up for a Sunday outing at Rock Springs Fair grounds on Sept 29 for 100 attendees including members, families and friends. The general committee includes J C Sligh and C E Hart among others. grounds committee lists John A Lewis and James H Hannahs. Proceeds fund members serving in France and widows and orphans of any called to make sacrifice.
A sturdy bicycle tire developed in Sweden uses a hardened steel strip attached to the rim and secured by multiple springs to absorb shock and maintain shape.
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