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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
3
Wanted notice in Nelsonville asks for applicants to fill a teaching post left by drafted men. The ad invites inquiries at the office and notes a long local business footprint. The fragment mentions a funeral service at Greenlawn and a dry cleaners advertisement on Hocking Street.
Henry P Davis, chairman of the Red Cross War Council, urges Nelsonville Red Cross Chapter and York township to collect clothing for Belgium during September 23 to 30. About ten million in Belgium and France face suffering and death without winter clothing. volunteers will gather items at local Red Cross Headquarters with rules to remove pockets and ensure dry packing.
A large crowd of old friends and relatives gathered at the Fort Street residence to bid farewell to the late L J Howe. The city’s business houses closed from 1 to 3 p m in respect, reflecting Howe’s prominence and the many flowers sent by supporters.
Sarah Leone Sauders, the 1 percent month old child of Mr and Mrs John Sauders of Buch tel, died at the family home yesterday. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Mrs Mayme McNerney formerly of this city now Chillicothe marries Wilson Pagley of New Lexington in Covington Ry The bride is a longtime city educator who recently moved to Chillicothe The groom formerly lived in Ute city and worked with Ohio Fuel and Supply Co Well wishers pronounce best wishes for the couple
Funeral services for Velma Kasler will be held Friday at 2 PM at the family residence on Fort Street. Rev. Arthur M. Mann of the Methodist Episcopal Church will conduct the services, with the deceased noted as a prominent and faithful attendant.
The Women's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. church postponed its Friday afternoon gathering with Mrs. L. A. Whitmore due to the funeral of Mrs. Velna Kaaler.
Miss Catherine Collins awaits orders to report for duty after enlisting in the navy. Mee Clark Higgins of Lancaster visits friends here. Malvern Wilson departed Wednesday for O. W. U. at Delaware. Mrs. Tom Dowd of Columbus visits friends here. Mrs. Pearl Davis reports safe overseas arrival of her husband. Mrs. L. F. Carpenter of Athens visits friends here Wednesday.
Circulars sent to county superintendents from the State Department of Public Instruction discuss a real emergency in wartime schooling. Governor Cox cites urgent needs and urges Pearson’s careful administration to maintain school efficiency. Pearson notes efforts to rehire former teachers, 657 permanent certificates issued, many temporary licenses, and school consolidations to free teachers. Athens women volunteers also offer assistance to ease the strain.
Private Melvin Sweazy of Battery C 10th Field Artillery sends a long war letter home describing rest from the front a hike twenty five miles to move to a new position and back from the lines he notes gas illness shell bursts and gas mask hearing loss. He mentions Fourth of July celebrations a chateau billet meals including bacon eggs and potatoes and plans to mail a souvenir if permitted by officers.
Verna Emily Tom born September 14 1917 died September 16 1918 at age one year and two days. She bore sickness with patience and was the sunshine of the home. She leaves a father mother and a little brother Carl Lewis. The Golden gates were opened and a gentle voice called her home.
The family of Elmer Tom Carlisle Lewis and Nancy Tom express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their illness and death. Morocco resumes cotton cultivation after over forty years.
Edson Hawk sends a letter from France dated August 17, 1918, noting headquarters in France and comparing the climate to Ohio. He mentions being in a dry, sandy area with no corn seen since leaving the states, but with potatoes and wheat abundant, reflecting on Allied postings and travel from England to France.
A letter from a serviceman describes life in France with notes on crops, horses, and daily work. He mentions July 11 as the last contact, hopes for a better day, and duty fulfilled, while prayer and faith help him endure the camp and travel hardships. He misses family and fears not surviving but remains hopeful.
Charles W. Fairbank of Marion was elected president of the Ohio Elks Association at the annual reunion in Columbus. John W. Kaufman of Columbus was reelected first vice president, J. W. Ranney secretary, L. R. Davis of Galion treasurer, W. S. Petri of Cincinnati second vice president, Allen Maurer of Sidney third vice president, with Jessie W. Smith named trustee. The 1919 reunion will meet in Columbus. Elks depart at noon for Camp Sherman to dedicate the new $40,000 Elks camp home.
Cleveland reports Ohio failed to meet its Red Cross nursing quota for military needs. The year target was 1911 nurses, with only 1118 applications by September 18, leaving 793 required by January 1. A weekly target of 75 nurses was set by Miss Anna Gladwin to meet the remaining quota.
St LouisSept 19 Baltimore was chosen as the place of next years convention by the sovereign grand lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows to night A proposed amendment for a biennial instead of an annual meeting to save 50000 yearly and donate it to war work was voted down
Sergeant A Good of the Seaforth Highlanders recounts horrors found in a French village near Ploughestreert Wood. A woman was nailed to a wall with hands crossed above her head, and a three year old child hung impaled on a hook, allegedly crucified. The unit later recaptured the wood after being driven back and found slain wounded they could not rescue.
In Greenwich Connecticut a plain mule disrupted a Round Hill dairy wagon delivery by resisting restraint while the driver took a breakfast break. The mule reached the bakery wagon and consumed the lemon pies, depleting the stock and exposing a humorous food shortage incident.
Secretary McAdoo announced the government would not raise taxes beyond 8 billion dollars for the current fiscal year to fund the war. He said it would be unwise to increase taxation now and future changes would depend on evolving conditions.
The British armies in France repelled another heavy counterattack near Havrincourt. Prisoners taken yesterday exceed 8000 and over 50 guns seized. Troops advanced at Contescourt southwest of St. Quentin, while north of the Aisne positions were held. British forces evacuated Baku in reports from London.
United Press reports that the former Czarina three princesses and two grand duchesses perished when their home north of Ekartinburg burned, under orders of the local Soviet, per today’s dispatches.
President Hughes of Miami University announced that the government will admit negro men of Ohio to the national service training corps. A Wilberforce University unit will admit graduates with at least two years of high school, aiming to enroll 100 men. A self watering attachment for a hanging basket is also noted.
With the Americans in France September 19 aviator D. B. Putnam the leading American ace with nine aerial victories officially credited to him has been killed. He is buried in a field garden with buttercups on the Toul front beside Lufbery Blair and Thaw.
Frederick W. Howe, immigration commissioner in New York, rejected Senator Lodge’s accusation that he authored pro German writings. He emphasized his wartime stance as American through and through and stated he never supported German motives with any writing.
Wilbus Wogan has arrived safely overseas per a card to his parents Mr and Mrs Chas Wogan. The Uncle Sam's Trophy Train will visit Glouster next Thursday for three hours and a quarter from 10 18 A M to 1 30 P M. It showcases captured German warfare instruments with a soldier detail, under arrangements with the Liberty Loan Committee and the U S Railroad Administration and the Treasury Department.
Mrs Mary Juniper of Derthick reports a card announcing the overseas arrival of her son Bert Juniper. He serves with Company B of the 344th Infantry.
C. V. Corfman, once a prosperous general store operator, has filed for bankruptcy. Assets total 6500 while liabilities reach 6745.44, with 4000 in book accounts included. He left for Columbus hoping to find work and possibly move his family there.
J W Wheatley expects his ten passenger motor bus to be in commission next Monday for jitney service between this city and Hunterdon. The new bus is here but awaiting final preparations.
The Athens County Board of Elections will meet in Athens on Friday to award contracts for supplies for the November election. Mr and Mrs J H Henshaw are spending the week with relatives in Columbus and Utica. The special seats ordered for it have not arrived.
William Farnum stars in a Rocky Mountain frontier tale presented by Wm. Fox. The Fighting drama unfolds with action and rugged bravado in this latest production at the Opera House.
The Ninth episode features Peart White and Antonio Moreno in The House of Hate Poisoned Darts. Tomorrow My Little Boy plus a Bluebird feature offers additional programming at the venue.
India emerges as a leading consumer of alumina amid rising industrial demand. Analysts note growing use in aluminum production and infrastructure projects turning the country into a key market for bauxite refining and related materials.
Edwinon, conscripted 100 miles from France, returned to Chicago to aid his crippled mother and family. Sweiger’s father lost a leg days before draft day. The registrant did not claim exemption and went to Camp Grant before friends appealed. He was aboard a transport and then wirelessed home, so he returned to his parents.
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