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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1918
Page
2
A device-like health claim pitches Bio-feren as a two week path to vitality, clear skin, and buoyant spirits for nervous, exhausted women in a city. The ad guarantees money back if results are not twice as good, listing simple dosing and full formula printed on the package. Nevertheless it glosses the unseen risks and medical validity.
Ex Governor Harmon sharply criticizes Governor Cox and ex Governor Willis over war timing and party aims at a Greenville meeting. Democratic committee influence and a Darke County Liberty Loan rally prompt accusations of partisan staging and a push to politicize the war drive. George Long condenses Harmon's Johnson letter claims and opposes Dry Question insertion.
Chronic catarrh results from neglected or successive colds as the inflammation becomes chronic. Prompt treatment prevents ongoing trouble. Parents neglecting childhood colds cause lingering catarrh. To end a cold, use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for prompt relief.
The Navy Department stressed that the national defense act prohibits women not in service from wearing the regulation yeoman uniform or any distinctive parts. It notes ongoing instances of non-service wearers and calls enforcement of the act.
A World War I home-front appeal urges rallying support for troops crossing the Rhine and defeating the Huns. It calls for financial backing, weapon provision, and total effort from Yankee families as victory nears and morale rises.
Mrs. H B Adams began teaching in the Primary Department last Monday. Miss Mary A Stone guest taught in nearby Marietta and resumes Monday. Harry Parker enlisted in the Marine Corps and went to a Georgia training camp. Rev Such moves to Murray City and leaves many friends here. Rev L C Shaver goes to Coolville. Rev F L Johnson, former Hockingport boy, travels to China after two years as Delaware District Superintendent. Mrs A E Johnson widow of Rev.
Arthur Johnson from California visited Ohio friends last summer and placed her two daughters in Delaware Mre school. Addam Tracewell returned from visiting cousins Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Dutton at Little Hocking. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keever of Park ershoro were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Medley.
Frost visits as Mrs. Ethel Cook and Wilda of Ravenswood stay with the Cummings family. Charles Newell and Earl Welch return from West Liberty after corn cutting. Residents visit Athens on Thursday. Emmerson Russell of Columbus visits relatives. Ida Corene, a daughter, born Sept 21 to Mr and Mrs David Welch. Byron Frost of Athens visits relatives. Community mourns the death of Dale Russell youngest son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Russell. The bereaved receive broad sympathy.
Mrs Melvina Maxwell daughter of John and Martha Story was born April 11 1843 and died Sept 16 1918 after 75 years 5 months and 5 days of life She married John M Maxwell in July 1866 He preceded her in death about six years ago She left six children George H John W and three daughters in this city and one in Fulton Kans She joined the Church of Christ at New Marshfield about fifty years ago and was a longtime member of the local congregation Her home life was devoted and she prayed to go home before she grew helpless The family emphasizes her orderly home and hopeful faith in the Hereafter
The family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their mother Mrs William Maxwell. They credit Rev Murch for consoling words and the choir for comforting songs and the floral offerings.
President Wilson left Friday for New York to formally open the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign with his Metropolitan Opera House speech.
Australia plans a government laboratory to apply scientific research to national industries. The move aims to boost innovation, support manufacturing, and leverage public research funds for economic development.
The Reserve Corps of Athens County held a Friday night drill at the Armory led by Captain O. L. Holsington First Lieutenant M. M. Kerr and Second Lieutenant C. L. McClelland. Members train in military topics with democratic officer selection upcoming. next meeting Monday at 7 PM.
An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local treatments and must be treated internally. It claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood to mucous surfaces, was prescribed by a leading physician, and combines tonics with blood purifiers.
About forty Fourth Liberty Bond solicitors met with War Councilman Ginnan at the Chamber of Commerce. Each councilman arranged territory assignments and provided blanks for orders. Solicitors will take orders, not money, with transactions handled through the applicant’s bank. They’ll start Monday morning and finish by Thursday.
The Plains Junior High held a Gypsy style party on a hill overlooking Hocking and The Plains. Students built a bonfire, told stories, played games, and roasted wieners and marshmallows. Girls wore bright gypsy colors. boys in overalls with red necker chiefs. Teachers Pearley Gaski, Mary Devlyn, Blodwin Evans, and Gwendolyn Dinsmore attended.
An old advertisement claims taking two or three Chamberlain's Tablets after supper will make a sluggish liver feel better and leave you feeling well by the next morning. The language suggests a simple cure for biliousness constipation and dullness often marketed to general readers.
The Athens County Board of Commissioners sets October 2 1918 for viewing the proposed road vacation near Bern Township and October 21 1918 for the final hearing. Petitioners Grant Antle and B W Linscott reside in the county and request vacation of the public road from Sand Rock Road to the Curtis Junction Utley road crossing Federal Creek.
The public convenience requires changing a public road starting on the Curtis heirs land in Section 33 Bern Twp Ath ens County Ohio near Curtis Junction. It runs north along the railroad to Utley and east parallel to the railroad through Curtis heirs Wm Brawley and Federal Valley Realty Co. Inc to Utley. A proposed road and final hearing set for October 21 1818 by Commissioners McCune Totman.
Sunday School lesson outlines the theme What it Means to Be a Christian based on First Corinthians 13. It highlights love as the central Christian virtue and invites reflection on everyday Christian behavior.
The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple offers Sunday service at 11:00 with the theme Reality and a golden text from Psalms. Sunday School is at 9:45. A Wednesday meeting is at 7:30. The Free Methodist Church at Stimpson and Campbell (Sunny Side) holds Sunday School at 9, services at 10 and 7, and a Thursday prayer meeting. all are welcome.
Services scheduled at Hocking Street include Sunday School at 9:00 A M with a sermon at 10:00 A M, a Children's Meeting at 2:30 P M, and a Prayer and Praise service at 6:30 P M. A preaching service will be held Thursday evening at seven o'clock. all are invited.
Morning service at 9. Church service at 10 30. Afternoon prayer and social meeting at 2 30. Evening Epworth League at 6. Church service at 7. Rev C L Strecker to preach morning and evening.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Athens Ohio city auditor until 12 noon October 26 1918 for six bonds totaling 1700 with five 300 denominations due in one to five years and one 200 bond due in six years. Bonds dated March 1 1918 bear 6 percent interest semiannually and fund the Fern Street extension to East State Street. Bids at par with accrued interest, certified check equal to 10 percent, and delivery within ten days. City may reject any bid.
Sunday morning services start with Sunday school at 9 and communion and preaching at 10 30. Evening service follows at 7 after Christian Endeavor at 6. Ballots will be taken during the morning service to elect the official board. attendees must be present to cast their ballots.
The pastor will preach in the morning on The Sweetening of the Waters. In the evening Dean Voigt will discuss the service of Christian Associations in wartime. Young people meet at six, evening service at seven, and Sabbath School at nine.
The Apostolic Holiness church schedules day meetings at 1 30 and 2 30 in the afternoon. Sunday School at 1 30 and Praise meeting afterward. Evangelistic preaching at 7 30 in the evening. All are cordially invited. L R Roberts pastor.
The Church of the Good Shepherd at Carpenter and East State Street held Holy Communion and a sermon at 10 45 A M in celebration of St Michael and All Angels Day with W D Stiers serving as rector, clerical conduct announced.
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