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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1918

Page

2

Murray City Visitors Highlight Weekend Socials

J J Simons of Columbus called in Murray during the last week and earlier this week, a former Murray resident with many friends pleased to meet him. Robi Foster from Nelsonville visited Saturday. Ruth Brooker traveled from Columbus to see her mother recovering from an operation. Mary Cotter of Hollister stayed in Murray Friday and Sunday. Lewis Wolf visited from out of town Saturday. Jeve Krirdo, a sailor, arrived early in the week to visit his parents. Eva Roberta from Nelsonville visited late last week.

J. J. J. Simons Columbus Murray Rs. Robi Foster Nelsonville Ruth Brooker Mary Cotter Hollister Murray Thera Lewis Wolf Jeve Krirdo Eva Roberta

Mine Fatality Claims Robert Altman at New Pittage

Robert Altman was killed by a coal fall in a New Pittage mine on Friday. His death is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Robert Altman New Pittage

Death of Mr Safe Frazee at Bailey Run Work

Mr Safe Frazee collapsed and died Thursday while working at Bailey Run. He resided in Nelsonville with a large circle of relatives and friends. He is survived by his wife and a son Thomas, who lives in Murray City.

Mr. Safe Frazee Bailey Run Nelsonville Thomas Murray City

Notable Murray Visitors Highlight Local Logins

R. C. Work and Charles Mer of Logan were visitors in Murray, making a notable stop during a regional trip.

Esars R. C. Work Charles ¥.Mer Logan Murray

Local Social Notes Highlight Marital and Funeral Events

Park Johnson obtained a divorce from Minnie Johnson in Logan court. Frank Walters of Parts Island visits family here for a few days. Luella Anders and Lloyd Nutter wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Anderson officiating. Mrs Ralph Walters visits Nelsonville. Large Murray turnout at Lafe Fraser funeral in Nelsonville. Florence Cox and Leilah Hayman, students at Athens, spend weekend in Murray.

Athens Murray

Obituary of Alice Ruggles Dixon former Richland Furnace native

Alice Ruggles Dixon born March 27 1869 at Richland Furnace C died September 11 1918 at Millfield O aged 54 5 16 after twenty years of suffering She married Joseph Dixon November 18 1889 and had four children one died in infancy Survived by husband three children William of Hemlock Mrs Hertha Corder and Mrs Huldah Schwartz Chauncey one sister Mrs Blanche Tippett Springfield and five grandchildren She joined the Christian Order Church young and remained a devoted member

Alice Ruggles Fletcher Ruggles Richland Furnace Millfield Joseph Dixon Christian Order Church Lons William of Hemlock Hertha Corder Huldah Schwartz Chauncey Blanche Tippett Springfield

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

We thank friends and neighbors for help and kindness during our wife and mother’s sickness and death. Also the M. E. Church for their floral offering.

M. BE. Shurch

Ground Hog Hollow Community Notes

Ground Hog Hollow notices list residents visiting relatives and extended family events. Families named include Leoffier Smith McLeod Antle Koker Bennett Tryon Everett and others with multiple Sunday and weekend visits reported. An infant son of Harry Bennett is described as very ill and not improving at the time.

Charlie McLeod Charles Antle Werndale Fred Koker Harry Bennett Ervin Smith Lewia Lewis Everett Harry Leoffler Harold Owen Tryon

Doctors Urge Use of Iron and Phosphated Iron

Leading doctors urge the use of Phosphated Iron as a blood and nerve builder especially in spring. They claim it boosts energy, improves sleep, and health, noting capsules, not pills, as the genuine form. McKee Drug Co. and other druggists distribute the product nationwide.

McKee Drug Co

Chamberlains Tablets Benefit Bilious Attacks

Miss Emma Verbryke of Lima Ohio reports two years of frequent stomach trouble and biliousness. After trying Chamberlains Tablets she improved rapidly and now speaks highly of the remedy.

Emma Verbryke Lima Ohio

Liberty Bond Advertisment Promotes Safe War Savings

A wartime public notice urges citizens to purchase Liberty Bonds, framing them as a safe financial support for the United States. The short promotion emphasizes patriotic duty and government backing.

United States

Emphatic claim for quick vigor from Bio-seren tablets

An advertisement touts Bio-seren with a 7 day plan to restore energy and ambition. It promises full refund if not effective and lists ingredients such as Lecithin, Calcium, Glycero phose, Iron Peptonate, and Mangano Power honate. The copy emphasizes rapid results and no secret formula.

Phyatclang

Letters From Men In Service From France Aug 29 1918

Excerpts from letters by David M Higley and Ezra Williams recount life on the western front in France. Higley describes fighting, prisoners, river bathing, and longing to see the Statue of Liberty while noting German casualties and U.S. troops. Williams writes of army life, cold nights, and missing friends.

France Marne Germany Fritz Athens U. S Hazel United States Ezra Williams William Phillips States Dana McGill

From a Traveler’s Note to Cham berlain’s Tablets Remedy

A traveler writes of a recent two day train trip and compares French trains to U8. He reassures never worry about him, and reports feeling heavier and better. The text promotes Cham berlain’s Tablets as providing great relief for a weak stomach and impaired digestion with many cases showing permanent recovery.

Chamberlain

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Jones’ Liniment Cartonsland W. G. Jones Scott Haney CO Ernest Leoffier Stanley Wade Smith Henry Leoffier Ameeville de Laval McCormick E. C. Curtis A. J. Barnett Phave David M. Higley Medical Dept Pioneer Infantry D. C. Cornwell Ti -Tima America U.S. Pat War Industries Board Yi Lee Thomas.g. Plant Company Manufacturers
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