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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1918

Page

3

Nelsonville Job Vacancy And Local Notices In Ohio

NIELSONVILLE WANTED To fill position by former lady teacher. For parties' name inquire at this office. 9-14-83 Send your cleaning and pressing to French Dry Cleaners 21 Blocking St Nelsonville Ohio. We do all repairs and delivery. Both Phones. 9-14-12 of the safe arrival overseas of her brother James. Misses Besse Lutz Eva Cotton and Mildred Workes left yesterday for Delaware where they will enter Ohio Wesleyan.

Nelsonville James Besse Lutz Eva Cotton Mildred Workes Delaware Ohio Wes-leyan Brotherhood of Man Frederick Blanknor Frederick Blankner Dr. Blankner Athens Hotel

Patriotic Meetings Planned by Y M C A Committee

A special committee led by Ralph Parks announces a series of patriotic Y M C A meetings for men at the Chillicothe Y M C A hut. The first session Thursday at seven features a Sing with song sheets from the army Y M C A and reports from the France front, war stories, and a war-news summary.

Ralph Parks Chillicothe France

Great Service Sunday at Methodist Episcopal church

Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church sixteen new members joined in morning services and five more were added in the evening. Rev. Mann may deliver his last Nelsonville sermon as changes are expected across the conference. He left for Portsmouth to attend conference after conducting the Howe funeral.

Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Mann Nelsonville Mann Portsmouth Howe Athens Logan Emma Patterson Marrietta F. M. Selby D. B. Benett Bert Father Fred James Irvin W. W. Inman Chester Dan Tolson Harold Frank Linscott Elza Chapin

Obituary for Mrs Velma Kasler of Nelsonville

Mrs Velma Kasler wife of Marvin Kasler of The North Hocking Coal Co and a Nelsonville resident died at home on Fort Street about 4 AM after a brief typhoid illness. The bereaved include husband and two daughters Misses Frederica and Gretchen. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Velma Kasler Marvin Kasler North Hocking Coal Co Nelsonville Fort Street

Tegearts Announce Birth of Robert Edward Son

Mr and Mrs C EB Tegeart announce the arrival at their West Franklin Street home of a fine young son born yesterday. The couple has named him Robert Edward to be called Tom.

Death of Baby Joe Whyte Ends Bright April to September Passage

Obituary notes the death of Little Joseph Whyte born April 17 1918 died September 12 1918 at four months and twenty six days. Survived by father James Whyte mother Elizabeth two sisters two brothers and many relatives. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness shown at the funeral and floral tributes from relatives and friends.

Joseph Wiliam James Elizabeth Whyte Joe Babe James Whyte Ling Baby Joe Whyte John White Lillian Ray White Sayre

Austrian peace offer sparks Vienna political turmoil

United Press reports Zurich that Austrian newspapers are stirred by British and American comment on the peace offer. Rumors say Foreign Minister Burian may resign, and Berlin dispatches suggest Chancellor Von Hertling and Foreign Minister Von Hintze face critical positions.

United Press Zurich Vienna Burian Berlin von Hertling von Hintze

Disease Gains Headway in Northeast

Nurses of the New England Division of the Red Cross have been ordered to mobilize in Boston to combat a deadly influenza epidemic. About twenty victims died in the last day and nearly two hundred cases were reported in and around Boston.

United Press Boston New England Tm Red Cross

Coal strike seen winding down this week

Pottsville Pa Sept 18 The miners strike faction said to be influenced by the I W W is exhausting itself with six more collieries resuming work today A convention of the belligerent element is to be held at Shamokin this afternoon

Pottsville Shamokis

Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Session

Portsmouth Ohio September 18 The second day opened with Bishop McDowell presiding over the holy communion service A memorial address by District Superintendent Rev J B Hawk followed In the afternoon the W H M S anniversary exercises were led by State President Mrs Ada Ludy and conducted in connection with the conference

Portsmouth O Ohio

New British Drive Gains Ground Near St Quentin

British forces crossed the Hindenburg Line in a new push toward Villeret and Gouzencourt areas. Reports say troops attacked along about 12 miles west and northwest of St Quentin and advanced after a brief bombardment, reaching Fresnoy le Petit and closing toward German defenses.

United Press London Villeret Gouzencourt St. Quentin Fresnoy-le-Petit Hindenburg Line

France to Set at Peace Table in New Place

Governor Cox told the National Association of Insurance Agents in Cleveland that Germany will sit at the foot and France at the head of the peace table after a victory over the Kaiser. He likened the coming conference to the 1871 Franco-Prussian settlement.

France New Place United Press Cleveland Germany Cox National Association of Insurance Agents

Sergeant Fraser Wins Distinguished Conduct Medal at Sanctuary Wood

Sergeant Francis T. Fraser of The Black Watch captured 17 Germans single handed during the Sanctuary Wood fighting. He moved alone after losing his rifle and, armed with bombs, forced the surrender of a dugout’s occupants. The Duke of Devonshire presented the DCM and praised the feat as richly merited.

Chicago Francis T. Fraser Sanctuary Wood Lieut S. MacDonald The Black Watch Fraser Hell Duke of Devonshire

Proclamation Cuts Off Beer Brewing After October First

President Wilson signed a proclamation banning the use of any food stuffs in brewing beer and near beer after October 1. After December 1 breweries must cease altogether. The Food Administration said remaining beer in vats will last two to six months and sales will continue for that period.

Washington Wilson Food Administration

Culvert Size Specifications Emphasize Minimum 12-Inch Pipe

The recommended culvert size depends on water flow but should not be smaller than a 12 inch pipe. The note outlines how capacity determines the final diameter.

Pick Proves Real Star of Losing World Series

Charlie Pick, eye and sacker of the Chicago Cubs, stood out in the World Series despite the Cubs defeat to the Red Sox. He led all players in every game, hitting .389 with seven hits in eighteen at bats, a strong batting mark for the series.

Charlie Pick Chicago Cubs Cubs Red Sox Pick

Determine Type of Culvert by Careful Investigation

The report calls for identifying both the culvert side and the structure type through a thorough on site examination. It emphasizes careful inspection to determine orientation and construction details.

Feeding Calves On Excess Skim Milk

If you have an abundance of skim milk use it to feed the calf. Feeding six to eight months of skim milk supports steady growth and good health.

Woman Fights Harassing Employer with Horsewhip at Palace Hotel

Miss Mary B Drury of San Francisco alleges her employer pressed advances, caused her dismissal, and she later struck him with a horsewhip after he sought a visit to her apartments. She pursued a meeting at the Palace hotel then pursued blows until bystanders stopped the attack. She now threatens legal action for damages.

Mary B. Drury San Francisco Palace Hotel

Yale unit in European convoy fight described in letter

Lauren Lyman recalls a Yale unit convoy battle with German subs. The account details zigzag maneuvers, near misses, and multiple ships and aircraft engaging subs. The writer notes no injuries, brief combat after which the fight ends and troops observe casualties and wreckage.

East Haven Conn Yale Lauren Lyman Cuba Harvard Threy

Obituary of Henrietta Barson Lawrence

Henrietta Barson Lawrence born December 25 1850 in Meeks County Ohio married Horace S Lawrence September 30 1878. One child John Wesley died 1901. Lifelong Methodist deeply active in First Methodist Episcopal Athens. Suffered four years, died September 14 after serene acceptance. She leaves husband two grandchildren a sister and brother and many friends.

Henrietta Robert F Betsey J. Barson Meeks County Ohio Horace S. Lawrence John Wesley Stivers Christ Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church Murmer Marie Libby Hannible Albert Sargon Coolville Paul

Eggs At $1 A Dozen Policy From Ohio Colleges

Eggs will sell for $1 a dozen in several Ohio cities this winter per M C Kilpatrick College of Agriculture. Despite normal egg stocks and pullets, costs for seeds labor and other items are high, limiting profit to a fair margin and not exceeding three years ago.

Ohio M. C. Kilpatrick College of Agriculture Corn Belt

Political adjournment for Liberty Loan drive urged in Ohio

Columbus Ohio September 18 Special Chairman E M Pullington asked all Republican county chairmen to hand over party organization duties to support the Liberty Loan drive and to halt political speaking until the drive ends October 19.

Columbus E. M. Pullington

One Man Checks Germans at Trench with Lewis Gun

Corporal Kaeble of the Quebec Regiment held a trench parapet with his Lewis gun amid a German assault. He fired from the hip until mortally wounded, keeping the enemy at bay until they retreated. Decorated with the Victoria Cross, Kaeble died of his wounds shortly afterward.

London Kaeble Quebec

Expression of thanks for support during illness and bereavement

I thank all who contributed to my wife’s comfort during illness and to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in our bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Evans for comforting words, to the singers for their service, and to those who sent floral offerings.

Dr. Evans

Families visit in Federal Valley garden spot

Mulesville and neighboring towns send multiple families to visit the Hendersons in Federal Valley, praising the region as a garden spot. Local news notes health updates, a 50th wedding anniversary near Sharpsburg, a bad accident leading to hospital care, church services, a hotel changeover, a new child, and concerns over gasoline conservation and car damage at local churches.

James Henderson John Fred Quaker City Elmer Keston Ethel Salesville W. 8. Henderson Federal Valley EB. C. Fitch Columbus F. H. Gifford Ed Gifford Smith Abram Gifford Sharpsburg Arza Curry Bremen Lewis Sowers Black Diamond Weber M. E. Church Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Flo Porter Bpvans-Henry Edgar Keirns Finch Farm Hoopers Ridge

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