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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
8
Word arrives that Supt TD A Alexander is critically ill at his Portland home with a liver abscess. He has been in a stupor for days and relatives have been summoned to his bedside as fears grow among kin and friends.
The Lower German Southern church has renamed to Trinity Evangelical Southern Church. The congregation, now led by Rev. Otho T. Stratenburg, remains a loyal American body shedding Kaiserism's taint.
Jerry Price of Karr's Run was badly hurt by a slate fall at Forrest Run Mine on Tuesday and sent home with injuries. Hubert George of Silver Run broke several wrist bones while cranking a device. Ray Swanger, a Rolling Mill mine driver, fractured his right arm in a car entanglement. Eight year old Floyd Stobart of Art's Run fractured his left arm after falling from a fence at Enterprise school grounds.
Funeral services for Bradford Spires held at the Baptist church in Rutland with interment in Miles cemetery. The 16 year old son of Mitt and Mrs Spires died at home after a ten day typhoid fever illness. He was a Rutland High student and cornet leader in the Rutland band, noted for performances at the Meigs county fair. He leaves his parents a brother and two sisters with community sympathy.
Funeral services for Harry Van Inwagen were held at Pomeroy Christian church. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Charles Chiveler was buried after services at the family residence with interment at Rock Springs cemetery.
A group of Middleport youths held a farewell party at Virgil Edwards home for John Bachman who leaves tomorrow for training school in Toledo after being chosen from 59 applicants. The event featured music and games and Bachman received a silver shaving set from his uncle. Attendees included Elizabeth Washington Lorena Washington Nannie Washington Margaret Scholl Jamita Handley Esther Jones Kathaleen Patten Oma Hill Neva Parsons Pearl Hawkins Lucile Diles Leo Childs Herman Mourning Leslie Ervin Herbert Edwards Tiennelly Edwards Lisse Diles Sam Mayes Stewart Hawkins and others. On the eve of departure coworkers gathered at Hobson yesterday noon to wish him well and presented further tributes.
Miss Grace Horton entertained the Ladies of the Episcopal Church at a tea held at her elegant residence yesterday. The social event featured fine appointments befitting the occasion and reflected the refined etiquette of the gathering.
Local draft officials warn all men ages 18 to 45 in Meigs County to carry their registration cards at all times. Secret Service agents may demand cards and any failure to show one can lead to arrest and imprisonment. Federal authorities plan to act against unregistered men to protect those who have registered.
Mrs. Charles Weaver and children of Gallipolis and Mrs. Charles Fisher and daughter of Charleston attended the funeral of their mother and grandmother Mrs. Henry Koehler and returned home yesterday.
A fine 11th. boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burkett on September 17.
Edgar Morris a courthouse janitor hunted on his own farm and bagged the limit of squirrels Tuesday. He used a shotgun for the sport on his private land.
James Chester a railroad fireman in Russell Kentucky and Henry Chester of Grafton West Virginia spend a week with their parents Mr and Mrs George Chester in New Haven West Virginia.
Miss Grace Lamb of Middlegort has returned to her school studies at Columbus, resuming class work after a period away.
Miss Ruth Rowley of Middleport begins a business course at a Columbus business college to gain practical training and improve employment prospects.
Mrs. C. E. Boddy goes back to Toronto after a lengthy stay with her sister Mrs. A. J. Beaver in Gravel Hill.
Esther, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Chambers, is quite ill at their Middleport home, prompting concern from family and neighbors. Medical staff were summoned but details of her condition were not disclosed.
Mrs. H A Parr left Pomeroy today en route to her home in Great Bend after visiting relatives in Point Pleasant.
Charlies and Henry Hess traveled to Columbus yesterday. Ada Rosener returned home in Gallipolis on Tuesday after visiting Jake Zeiher’s residence.
Mrs Mary Pierce and her daughter Pearl departed for Detroit yesterday after visiting Mrs Pierce's daughter Mrs James.
Mrs. W. A. Maxwell and Mrs. Ber Nice Durst with children left for Dayton yesterday to visit Mrs. Bowman, Maxwell’s daughter.
George Kraus Jr of Columbus is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Kraus during a short stay in the city.
A vintage ad touts Geta-It as the sole reliable corn remover. It promises instant relief, claiming corns peel away without pain using a few drops, and condemns cutting or salves as harmful. The brand is linked to PD Lawrence & Co Chicago, with Athens stores endorsing it as the world’s best corn remedy.
George Kraus of Mulberry avenue is mentioned along with Miss Eunice Mayor daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mayor of Middleport ill at home. Miss Josephine Danaher of Huntington visits Miss Harriet Maria Smith of Middleport as a guest.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F P B Dalley is reported quite ill at her parents' home in Middleport, prompting concern from family and neighbors.
Fire Chief Ed Scharf and mine host George from Stoney's Place attend a Columbus Elks convention as part of regional fraternal activities.
J W Colwell of Rutland was a Vin ton visitor yesterday. Frank Duffy has returned home to Youngstown after a visit with his mother Mrs John Ackley.
Albert Kasper went to Columbus yesterday to receive medical care for eye trouble. The trip aimed to address a health issue and seek therapeutic services in a nearby city.
Mr and Mrs D N Skinner and daughter Mary departed for Shreveport Louisiana after visiting Mr and Mrs W G Downie.
W M James left for his home in Schribert Nebraska after a brief visit with Pomeroy friends and relatives.
Mrs Charles Mullen accompanied her husband en route to Columbus as far as Athens where she met Miss Beatrice Osborne. She returned on the six oclock K M line the same evening with her husband who was coming home from Columbus.
Mrs Katherine Meinhart of Sugar Run can now go out after more than a month confined to bed due to illness. She visited downtown yesterday for the second time since her illness began.
A Red Cross jitney dance is planned at the Armory for tomorrow night. Local volunteers promote the event to raise funds and boost community support.
Mrs. P. K. Smith, who has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Downie of Second Street, Pomeroy, returned to her home in Cleveland yesterday.
Corporal Leslie Davies writes home about crossing the sea on a small English transport, burying a man at sea, and surviving a submarine incident. He describes landing in Liverpool, travel through France to Bordeaux, a camp with artillery, hospital concerts, and eating plenty of rations while praising the countryside and Y M C A facilities.
In a wartime note from Leslie Ossman, the writer reports receiving gas masks, describes gas shell sightings on the range, and mentions being stationed in France with Company C 324 M G Bn. He notes loss of comfort items, reassignments, and the presence of many soldiers, expressing optimism the war will end soon and praising his comrades.
Washington lists 263 casualties with 59 killed in action and 22 died of wounds. Ohio names include Private Lewis F. Daniels of Pomeroy and others among wounded and missing. No Ohio Marine Corps casualties reported in the latest update.
Timber owners learn government supported prices for black walnut logs and standing timber. The USDA Forest Service lists 1000 feet values from 20 to 120 dollars based on diameter, with preferred logs over sawn timber. Apply to the Forester in Washington, D. C. for a list of firms buying timber for government orders.
In Avezzano and Sora Italy the American Red Cross repurposed wreckage from the 1915 quake to open a day nursery in Sora. The facility, made from salvaged bricks timber and metal, serves 400 babies while mothers work the harvest.
Public letter urges adherence to the War Chest agreement, opposing canvassers for any purpose beyond the fund. The writer warns that collecting money or public notices from supposed subscribers would undermine trust and could force bona fide contributors to withdraw support.
One of the world's most revered Korans was stolen from the Petrograd public library. Renowned scholar Prof. S F Olednburg cites its sacred status and notes that copies exist in photos at the library. The motive remains unclear and Turks are not believed to be involved. An offer of $1,000,000 from American collectors surfaced days before the theft.
In a shattered French village a lone tower remains intact with a miniature Napoleon figure aiming north toward German lines. American forces have massed thousands of troops, trucks, and vast supplies along the main street past this sentinel toward the enemy in recent weeks.
A guidance note suggests using two level tablespoons of sugar daily and recommends cutting sugar first at breakfast. It argues fruit and breakfast foods already contain sweetness, while coffee can be enjoyed without sugar. After breakfast, readers should plan sugar use for lunch and dinner.
The article notes wartime conservation during fall and offers two recipes for preparing early autumn vegetables. It emphasizes making festive looking meals from a small garden and the housewife’s ability to stretch produce beyond harvest.
A recipe describes preparing six large tomatoes by hollowing each, browning onion in butter, mixing with bread crumbs and seasonings, filling tomatoes, and baking in a quick oven for about 30 minutes.
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