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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1918

Page

5

Social News Notes Across Multiple Visits and Gatherings

Miss Lottie Rose left Saturday for a week long visit with relatives in Caldwell and Cambridge. Mrs. B. F. Stout of Pittsburg arrived for a visit with her parents in town. The Luigley Study Circle will meet Wednesday at 2 PM. Several locals and relatives are visiting or traveling to see loved ones overseas or returning from duty. A Knights of Pythias picnic is planned at the K. of P. Hall. A family reunion in Cambridge marks fourteen years apart for Prof. and Mrs. Evans with extended relatives visiting in Buffalo and Pittsburg.

K. of P. Hall Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Order D. J. Evans Cambridge Mass Rhys Evans Claire Denver Colorado Lucile Carpenter Pittsburg

University Terrace Lawn Party and Picnic Supper

Mrs. O Burnett hosted a Saturday afternoon lawn party and picnic supper at her University Terrace home with festive decorations and a cheerful social gathering.

O. Burnett University Terrace

Garden party notes with guests and hostesses

A group of fourteen enjoyed hospitality at a garden event hosted by Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Evans. Miss Margaret Mann of Nelsonville was a visiting house guest from out of town.

Margaret Mann Nelsonville F. M. Evans

Millfield Social Notes Tender Flags and Ghosts

The Queen Esther Class of the Church of Christ enjoyed a lawn party at Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sanders home in Millfield. Rev. Damon Watkins, enlisting in the College Corps, was honored as guests played games and listened to story telling. Ghost costumes by Ladies' Aid members added a playful surprise amid a luncheon of salad sandwiches cake pumpkin pie and coffee. Various locals listed attended including the Wades Hill Lden scott Mingus Boudinot Brewer and Watkins family members. Interments and births in the community followed with multiple notices and visits enhancing the small town record.

Church of Christ Chester Sanders Damon Watkins College Corps Ladies’ Aid Society Rev. Watkins J. R. Wade P. D. Hill Miles Ldénscott Miles Ldénscott, Mesdames Herbert Mingus, C. H. Boudinot, John Brewer F. FB. Boudinot Martha Smith Dan Fulton C. B.B. Sanders Lewis Howard Lydia Watkins Misses Florence Alice Brewer Goldie Boudinot Effie Smith Vera Fulton Florence Dennis Mabel Matson Grace Watkins Olive Brookins Eleanor Hill Loretta Stout Mary Evans Muriel Martley Parker Boudinot Leonard Matson Fred Sanders Joe Dixson Nye Chauncey Nelsonville Eben Gillispie Ottawa Canada Leslie Chadwell France Earl Knight Camp Sherman Clinton Daugherty Mt. Pleasant George Russell Ruth Bess Whinnery Newark Willing Workers Needle Club Mesdames John Daugherty Guy Brookins F. ¥. Boudinot Ray Howard John Brewer Herbert Mingus Clifford Conn Miles Linncott Vern Fulton John Rackem C. EB. Stack Pauline Thyseman Amazon Bros

Notable Mine Injury Updates and Local Moves

Detained worker Charles Cox injured at a Millfield mine remains off duty. Hermon Kempton, hurt at No 10 mine last week, is in critical condition. Mrs. Burt Lowery and Mrs. Martha Morgan visited Mrs H Taylor in Gloucester. William Swartz and Ira Conaway relocate households to Jacksonville. Clarence Winn moves into Conaway property. Carl Meevrg settles into vacant residence.

Charles Cox Millfield Burt Lowery Martha Morgan H. Taylor Glouster Hermon Kempton William Swartz Ira Conaway Jacksonville Clarence Winn

Allied Spirit Shown as King Reviews American Troops in France

King George in France reviews American troops as French soldiers cheer them. The scene marks a historic display of Allied unity against Prussian forces, uniting England America and France on battle-scarred ground.

George England France Nee King George Arrow

Gas kalla Family Hosts Honor Dinner for Daughter

The home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gas kalla hosted a noon dinner Wednesday in honor of their daughter Mrs Lega Malpas. Guests included Mesdames Emmett Eddy and son Robert Gus Gaskalla Joseph Gaskalla Frank Davis and children William Gaskalla and son William Jr Lewis Swartz Dora Heffken and others from Glouster and Jacksonville.

Joseph Gaskalla Lega Malpas Mesdames Emmett Eddy Robert Gus Gaskalla Glouster Frank Davis William Gaskalla William Jr Lewis Swartz Jacksonville Dora Heffken

Glouster News items mix obituary and local notices

The remains of Ida May Young were brought to Glouster and buried after services at First Baptist. Glouster High opened with 198 students and new staff. Bowling season starts. summer ice cream parlor planned. Local residents announce overseas arrivals and a miners election candidacy. A shooting led to a fugitive, Jennie Tabor injured and Jack Clark at large. The fragment also references a Charlie Chaplin film showing.

Glouster Reese West Side Jennie Tabor Jack Clark Mary Straughter Clark Tabor Jack Huntington W. Va Illinois Stranghier

Helping the Old and Feeble Amid Masnieres Fire

British troops halt to assist vulnerable villagers during a halt in fighting near Masnieres. An elderly blind woman is led from her home as soldiers risk exposure to enemy fire to remove those unable to flee. The capture left homes ransacked with linen and furniture strewn in the street.

Masnieres

Paris Ace Selected to Demonstrate Morane Monoplane

Adjutant Soulier the French airman known for seven downed German planes is chosen by the undersecretary of aviation to travel to the United States and showcase the Morane monoplane. Sub lieutenant Navarre, once allied with Guynemer and credited with 12 German aircraft, is barred from leaving France due to concerns over possible insanity after a prior incident.

Paris Adjutant Soulier United States Robert Morane Morane-Sauber Jean Navarre Guynemer

Remarkable 85 Year Effort Builds Digestive Aid Patented

Dr Parker spent 85 years perfecting a treatment that aids digestion regulates the bowels quiets nerves and improves sleep while strengthening the body. A dollar back if it does not help you. Try a box priced at $1 available at Cline's Pharmacy and all druggists.

French Ace Soulier Demonstrates New Morane Manuever

Soulier, a 20 year old French pilot, joined Flanders service in May with a crack escadrille. By end of June he was wounded after destroying seven enemy aircraft while testing the two gun Morane model 8 P A D. The aircraft, praised by American ace Raoul Givas Lufberry, shatters speed and climbing records but demands top pilot skill.

United States Navarre Soulier Flanders Raoul Givas Lufberry

Cuts Cost of Child Birth in Boston Clinic

Boston lowers the cost of giving birth to 25 dollars through a prenatal and obstetrical clinic. Mrs. William Lowell Putnam, president of the American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality, sponsors the program. A prospective mother gets a physician exam with a nurse, ten day nurse visits, and postnatal care until full recovery.

Boston William Lowell Putnam American Association For the Study and Prevention

Mule Trouble At Camp Sheridan Sparks Courtroom Fear

In Camp Sheridan's Western Company A 112th Engineers a stable sergeant laments mules disturbing sleep and threatens to kill a jackass if courts martial arise. A lieutenant withholds reprimand as the nocturnal mule quarrel wakes the regiment.

Camp Sheridan Alan“Lissen Western Leutenant Company A

Red Cross Kidney Remedy Sold At Athens and Nelsonville

Red Cross Stone Root and Buchu Compound touted as unexcelled for kidney diseases easing back pains and burning sensations. Sold and guaranteed only by Cliine's Pharmacy Athens Ohio and The Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville.

RED Cross Cliine Athenhe Ohio Hickman Nelsonville

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Social B. F. Stout Frank S. Roach Lelia Sherman Middleport Luigley George Coe Lancaster Street James T. Duffee Nitro Mrs T. W. Duffee Lillian M. Dean Canaanville Aecord Clyde K. Dean Harry Salters Chillicothe Herbert Salters McKinley Avenue P. G. Hibbard Cleveland 8. L. McCune John Rowan Father Banahan Camp Shelby, Miss L. V. Brown Fla Louie Brown T. R. Hamilton H. F. Kittle Maud Howell Circle Hill William Howell 334 Inf. Co. M Leslie Bobo George FE. McPherson Sunnyside Drive Mr. Bobo Mrs. McPherson Charles Graham New Marshfield James Price Mr. Graham Lewis Graham A. J. Milton St. Loui, Mo L. D. Wilson Ross Milton Malta Duffee Emory Seamon Helen Marie Jacob Sherman Edward Banks Columbus Banks Mildred Banks Maurice DeCourt Chagrin Falls Edna DeCourt Taylor Ridge Hee Eve O Glouster News Ida May Young Macon Chas. Davidson Firet Baptist Church Tolliver Glouster High School Blanche Robinson Bidwell Julia Hanna Adda Webber Helen Crawford Nelle Richards Neva Cunningham C. A. Biddison Trimble Clifford M. Andrews Albert Hayden Mary Hayden of Glouster R. D Worthy Parker W. H. Willams W. Quayle Holister Robert Bell Murray Williams War Department Association Preston the Newsom -Walburn Co E. R. Walburn Mgr Athens Ohio Court St The Cline Pharmacy Company F. J. Beasley Athens, Ohio Lewis & Keenan Old Firet National Bank
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