Local residents depart and wage arbitration set for transit workers
A parade of residents leaves town for visits to Syracuse Martins Ferry and Leb, while transit company leaders name A D Russell as wage board representative. John McIntosh and Russell must pick a third member within five days. the Industrial Commission may appoint if unresolved. The board has sixty days from Sept. 1 to decide, with any wage increase retroactive to Sept. 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
McIntosh
State Industial Commission
Meigs County Soldier Louis Daniels Die In France
The Meigs County community mourns Louis BE Daniels 8 son of Mrs Mariam Daniels of Pomeroy who died in action with American forces in France. He leaves a stricken mother his wife three brothers and two sisters Mrs Kathryn Pondexter Middleport and Mrs Anna Trimble New Jersey reside elsewhere. Major Tom Daniels serves in the Philippines. Telephone operators enjoy a theatre party featuring Miss Annabelle Schuyler of Columbus who is providing training. Lieut Jacob Elberfeld Jr stationed at Fort Sheridan has been named Second Lieutenant and slated for overseas service. The Millery family and friends join in congratulating him upon arrival home. Alfred brother of Front Mont Enlisted in Co C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Louis BE
Dan
Mariam Daniels
Rat
Pomeroy
France
William and
George
Tom Daniels
Phillipines
Kathryn Pondexter
Middleport
Pr. Anna Trimble
New Jersey
Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Company
Annabelle Schuyler
Columbus
Schuyler
Jacob Elberfeld
Jacob Elberfield
Jacob, Jr
Students Army
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Elberfeld
Mulberry Avenue
Alfred
New England
Ohio
Union
Touland
Chateau Thiery
Marne
FereenTardenols
Olson
Heiney
Old Seventh Ohio Infantry at Camp Sheridan training
The piece notes a young soldier from the Seventh Ohio Infantry now serving in Co. C of the 112th regiment, part of the famed 37th Division, praised for recent successes in France and the push toward Berlin. It also mentions a three day Pomeroy Boy Scouts campaign to boost house numbering for faster free mail delivery and the related rise in sales for dealers selling house numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ohio Infantry
Camp Sheridan
Alabama
37Th
France
Berlin
Kaisers Palace
Boy Scouts
Pomeroy Boy Scouts
Temporary Successor To Oppenheimer Takes Charge Of Local Electric Co
H Hartwell of New York City, a civil electric and construction engineer, is named temporary manager of the O R E R RR and P Co succeeding J L Oppenheimer who retires for health reasons. Hartwell will oversee the converter installation to reduce power interruptions. No other officers to change. Dr L F Roush dies after long illness in Pomeroy Bend at 75. Funeral at Main Street residence with Rev Medford officiating. Memorials to family in Beach Grove. Simon Champou, Russian deserter from Winden WV, jailed at Hesex mine then Camp Sherman. Thirty six Meigs County draftees leave Oct 7-11 for Camp Sherman. Hiland church to dedicate a service flag next Tuesday with speakers Manning S Webster and Rev M J Medford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hartwell
New York City
J. L. Oppenheimer
Hartwell
United States
Simon Chvampou
Hesex Mine
Camp Sherman
Winden
W. Va
Pomeroy
Selective Service
Meigs County
Draft Board
Hiland
Hiland Church
Attorney Manning
Webster
M. J. Medford
Pomeroy Presbyterian Church
Letter from Oden Johnson in France 1917 war memoir
A long letter from Oden Johnson of Company L N G describes frontline experiences in France including gas exposure, shelling, and aerial combat. He recalls family roots in New England and Ohio, warns about publishing more letters, and asks to send updates and a watermelon wish from Athens County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Oden Johnson
Athens
Pershing
France
Oden
Johnson
England
New England
Messenger
Athens County
Polly
How This Nervous Woman Got Well
Mrs. Alice Houser of Christopher Illinois reports four years of weakness nervousness and irregularities. After two doctors failed she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and was cured becoming regular and healthy. The ad invites others to consult Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alice Houser
E. Pinkham
Tydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Nerv Worth Endorsements Highlight Family Tonic
Public testimonials praise Nerv-Worth for relief from dizziness fatigue and despondency. Mrs M F Dulin of Cumberland Maryland reports improved appetite digestion and energy after one bottle. McKee's Drug Store sells Nerv-Worth in Athens with a dollar back guarantee if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Dulin
Virginia Ave
Cumberland
McKee
Athens
Seabee Albany and Local Social Visits
Miss Jane Cooper of Athens visited her aunt Mrs. Luck White. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hovey of Cleveland stayed with daughter Mrs. George Balls. Annestein Searles of Corning spent the weekend with Elmer and wife. Charley Dailey of Columbus was a business visitor. Mrs. M. W. Howery of Carpenter visited daughter Mrs. Clyde Whitlatch. Mrs. Charley Bowers of Columbus visited her father E. K. Carpenter. Mrs. J. W. Lindley and Mrs. Jamie Lindley joined Mrs. Alph Wood near Pt. Rock. Frank Morris of Akron visited his parents. Pearl Moler and family were Albany visitors. Maude Robinett and Ida Strong were Athens visitors. Nettie Cottrill of Athens visited Mrs. Allie Richey. Sunday school classes hosted by Mrs. F. E. Goldsberry and Mrs. Howard Musser. Emma Whaley and Jamie Lindley visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martin of Athens. Mrs. Frank Radcliff and daughters Doris and Maxine of Glouster were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Cooper
Athens
Luck White
Bert Hovey
Cleveland
George Balls
Annestein Searles
Corning
Elmer Searles
Charley Dailey
Columbus
M. W. Howery
Carpenter
Clyde Whitlatch
Charley Bowers
Columus
E. K. Carpenter
J. W. Lindley
Jamie Lindley
Alph Wood
Pt. Rock
Frank Morris
Akron
Lawrence Morris
Pearl Moler
Albany
Maude Robinett
Ida Strong
Nettie Cottrill
Allie Richey
F. E. Goldsberry
Howard Musser
Musser
Emma Whaley
Ray Martin
Frank Radcliff
Doris
Maxine
Glouster
Visiting guests brighten many homes in Sunday drive
The article lists over Sunday visitors including Mrs Jarrett Bobo and Mrs Will Williams family from Athens and Dexter. Mrs Ralph Carpenter and baby from Athens. Miss Dora Barker and Mrs Joe Barker from Union and Columbus. Miss Marie Nice from Cutler. Ruth Hyp and 8 D Webb. Howard Coe. and a note about Pt Rock travel. It also mentions a small home heated by one stove and promotes Cole's Range for cooking and heating. It ends with a claim that there are no private employment agencies in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrett Bobo
Clyde Whitlatch
Ralph Carpenter
Baby
Athens
Will Williams
Walter Hampton
Dexter
Dora Barker
Union
Joe Barker
Columbus
Faye Baker
Marie Nice
Cutler
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L. H. R. Foulk Mre
L. H.R. Foulk
George Cecil
Bend
Wellston
Media Robinson
E. E. Halley
Evelyn
Syracuse
Swan Creek
Louis Karn
Staples
Ontario
Canada
Barbara Reuter
Martins Ferry
Abe Mees
Pittsburgh
C. £. Smith
Hocking Valley, By
Harshamm
Jacob Stone
Hartford
Thomas Williams
Gertie Hall
Mt. Vernon
Anna Bolle’ Schuyler
Newark
Frank Knobb
Russell, Ky
Edward Webb
Ironton
Dan Deeman
Webb
R. H. Johnson
Pt. Pleasant
Leslie Johnson
F. W. Bacon
Lexington
Oppenheimer
L. F. Roush
L. F Roush
Pomeroy Bend
Bright
Dr. Roush
New Haven
West Virginia
F. A. Roush
Howard
Edna
Esther Jackson
E. R. Southerland
Ashville
North Carolina
Bessie
Roush
Camp Greenleaf
Georgia
Wesley Roush
Longdale
J. F. Roush
Letart
Ed. Roush
Huntington
John W. Spence
Valley Falls
Kansas
Jack Brinker
Main Street
Rev
Medford
Beach Grove Cemetery
Iward Wolf
Racine
Ozark
Missouri
Roches
Athens County Fair
Arthur Hawk
Ray Strickler
Teachers Institute
Bocie
Belgium
Germany
Alifce- Lorraine
Sykes Confort
Vinci
The
Comfort Powder Co
Boston
MF Dulin
Seabee Albany
Ruth Hyp
8. D. Webb
Howard Coe
Relat
Cole
S. Court St
Geezer
Crown Prince
Edward Earl
Florence Deshon
O’henry
Sessue Hayakawa
Paramount Picture
Orient
Hearst-Pathe
Jane
Catherine Lee
Evence
Victor
Misners
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