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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1918

Page

3

Lost horse and jewelry reward notices in Nelsonville and Newark

Lost jet black horse with leather halter and branding. reward offered to Floyd Barrow in Nelsonville Ohio. Lost ladies gold wristwatch case engraved B D S. reward for return to Mrs C G Sheppard in Columbus Ohio. Auction: brick house and 7 acres for W H Vorkes estate near Hocking Valley round house. inquire at 147 Fort St or Citizen Phone 217. Miss Louise Hyde returns from Columbus. guest Miss Helen Kellar of San Francisco. Miss Cathleen and Miss Eleanor Scott visiting Newark.

Floyd Barrow Nelsonville C. G. Sheppard E. Washington St Hocking Valley Round House W. H. Vorkes Fort St Louise Hyde Columbus Helen Kellar San Francisco Calif Cathleen Eleanor Scott Newark

New Mine Motor Patented for Local Coal Company

R C West of the Nelsonville Bele trie Co has won first patent papers in Washington for a new mine motor to be built by the local company. A 3 1 4 ton unit already runs at the Meeker Run mine and is touted as a clear improvement over existing electrical motors. The motor can be built in weights from 3 to tons with a rail clearance of 29 12 inches, boosting suitability for low coal mining. The firm plans a factory for mass production.

R. C. West Nelsonville Beletrie Co Washington, D. C Meeker Run

Flu Cases Rise As Doctors Report Limited Data

Eight doctors were surveyed with only three reachable. Twenty two new flu cases and one pneumonia case were reported, indicating the flu situation was still increasing despite partial local data.

Partia Il

Aged Resident Charles Davis Dies at 72

Charles Davis aged 72 died last night from organic heart trouble. He is survived by his widow and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Charles Davis Mr. Davis

Infant Helen Wyeskiver Dies After Flu Illness

Six month old Helen Wyeskiver, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Wryskiver, died yesterday at their Floodwood area home after a brief flu illness. Private funeral is planned for tomorrow afternoon with interment at Grenlawn.

Helen Wyeskiver Mike Wryskiver Floodwood Grenlawn

Young Man Dies of Influenza at St Francis Columbus

Everett Howard 21, son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Howard, died yesterday at St Francis hospital Columbus after influenza. Survived by his parents a sister Bertha and a brother Irvin. Remains to be brought home for burial with no funeral arrangements yet. Mrs Ti Rosser and daughters Margaret and Anna Marie and Mrs F E Rosser visited Mrs Edward Schloss of Athens Thursday.

Everett Howard Wesley Howard St. Francis Hospital Columbus Miss Bertha Irvin Ti Rosser Margaret Anna Marie F. E. Rosser Edward Schloss Athens

Obituary of Arthielia E Wvyeuff Johnston Hartley

Arthielia E Wvyeuff born Haydenville Ohio May 28 1851 died October 28 1918 aged 67 years 4 months and 25 days survived by children L R Johnston M E Johnston Joe Johnston Mrs William Teal Pearl and Alfred Sheldon plus two step children and fifteen grandchildren. Known as Grandma Johnston she lived a devout simple life amid friendship and family. Her faith in Christ accompanied her through illness and death.

Arthielia E. Wvyeuff Haydenville, O John Hartley Ed Ervin Nelsonville Frank Hartley Logan Alfred Shedon Fred Johnston Ella McBride Coons Vista Jacob Wycuff Dave Wycuff Tom Wycuff Columbus, O William Skivers Haydenville Warren Nelsonsonville Grandma Johnston Grandma Johnson Christ Earth

Silent War Within a Woman’s Unyielding Heart

A meditation on the unseen battles a woman endures from infancy to old age. The speaker contrasts external warfare with the inner struggle carried silently, highlighting resilience in the face of unspoken pressures. The poem centers on endurance, sacrifice, and quiet strength across a lifetime.

Soldier Clarence Hoodlett Dies in World War I Service

Clarence McVicker Hoodlett born Nelsonville Ohio September 22 1896 died October 10 1918 serving at Camp Sherman Ohio aged 22 years 18 days He is survived by his mother father two sisters Dorothy Columbus Rhea this city his fiancée Miss Anna Kourt and many friends The note from his Captain praises his brief service and devotion to duty The family reflects on his life in Nelsonville and his early church involvement and high school days

Clarence McVicker Hoodlett Imcy John Hoodlett Nelsonville Ohio Camp Sherman Dorothy Columbus Rhea Anna Kourt Clarence First Presbyterian Church Jim

Obituary notices of Hall Drapier and family in Redfield page

Edward Norman Hall born 1887 Wanamie died 1918 Camp Merritt after pneumonia. Married Tillie Robson 1914, one son Max. survived by wife, son, two sisters and three brothers. Benjamin Drapier died 33, Jacksonville leader, M E F church. survived by three brothers and two sisters. Amanda May Thompson Drapier died. survived by mother, two sisters, three brothers, and four orphans. The article notes a general tone of farewells.

Edward Norman Mary Jane Hall Wanamie Penn Camp Merritt N. J Tillie Robson Max Robson Fort Benjamin Harrison Army of God Edward Benjamin Drapier Nelsonville Drapier Jacksonville M. EF Henry Joe Lewis Drapter Eva Wanvey Millfield Susan Wemmer Amanda May Thompson Whbh MFR Anna Mahaley Redfield Nancy Brown Mary Besser Roseville Bur) Thompson Jno. Thompson

Flu News Mixed In Glouster Amid Halloween Crackdown

Glouster reports few new flu cases while Modoc and Millsfield see rises. Jacksonville adds six cases. a child in serious condition improves. Two Grimka boys died recently, and the town keeps the closing order through the danger period. Local notices note Halloween ban enforcement and visiting residents in town.

Modoc Millsfield Jacksonville von Scheele Andrew Ginnan Glouster

Mourning for the Dead Honoring Parents and Thanks

The children express grief for their mother and father, thanking friends neighbors and relatives for help and floral offerings. Special gratitude is given to nurse Miss Pauline Klob and Mr and Mrs Henry Drapier for sacrifices during the illness.

Pauline Klob Henry Drapier

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