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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1918
Page
3
A collection of small classifieds and notices from Nelsonville including a lost jet black horse with distinctive markings and a reward for return, a lost ladies watch in a gold case, and several sale notices for potatoes, whisky barrels, a Ford truck, a brick house with land, and car corn. Also a brief obituary noting a woman who died of influenza in Columbus and survived by her husband and 13 year old son.
An Ohio public letter denounces wartime Prohibition opposition and urges voters to support permanent prohibition. It criticizes brewers, defends the ballot, and warns that aligning with disloyalty invites judgment, signed by Nelsonville officials and local publicity chairwoman Nelle Stratton. The piece ends with a light note about nominating Elizabeth Thompson for Representative in the Messenger’s Home Problems column.
Former Nelsonville resident Mrs. Charles Kincade has died in Columbus. The Kincades previously lived on Franklin Street and were well known in the community.
Eighty four new flu cases and six pneumonia cases reported as the old York area faces a worsening situation. Miss Elsie Hickman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hickman, dies in Albuquerque New Mexico where she wintered with her sister Carrie. Typhoid fever is listed as the cause. Her death is mourned by many here where she taught for years and was active in the Methodist Church. She leaves her parents a twin sister Mrs Effie Green and three sisters Florence Carrie and Marie and brothers Carnes of Athens Ohio University and Harry of the city.
Mrs. Cora Collins received word Sunday of her son Harry Collins death in France October 5 during combat. A Detroit native who enlisted there, he was in France a year. Born and raised in the city, he graduated from our city High School and was known for his sterling character. He leaves a widowed mother a brother Scott awaiting call and a sister Helen.
Mr and Mrs Homer Stiers of Haydenville announce the death of their son Wilford Reeves Stiers at 28 from pneumonia while on guard duty near Scotland. Former vinegar factory operator in the city, he married Miss Keith McCulloch last May and enlisted two days later. Remains to be brought to Hardenville for burial. survived by widow, parents, three sisters Miss Margaret, Mrs Nellie Holliday, Mrs Louise Dore, and three brothers Fred, Manning, and Joe.
Norris Jackson died Saturday at his Columbus home after weeks of illness. He was well known and respected by longtime residents. The body will be moved to the city Tuesday morning for funeral services at 2 30 P M at his nephew M R H Jackson's home. Survived by wife and one daughter. Nephews B B LeFever Harry Jackson and niece Mrs L A Whitmore also named.
Former resident Mrs. Charles Lee wife of a known city undertaker died after a yearlong illness in Columbus. Funeral services in Columbus precede the return to this city Tuesday at 10 and the Branch train at 10 30 for burial at Greenlawn. She is survived by nine children including Wade of this city.
Mrs Tom Bush hosted a noon dinner Friday honoring Mrs Dowler of Pickerington. Also present were Mrs John Hill and Mrs E E Bell as additional guests.
Left for duty Lieut. W. S. Rhodes departed Saturday to Camp Oglethorpe in Georgia where he will report for active service.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination at Parkersburg West Virginia on December 14 1918 at 9 oclock in the morning to certify for the vacancy of fourth class postmaster in To Fill Office Hockngport. The postmaster compensation is 274 per year.
A letter argues against the Ohio Home Rule Association and its anti prohibition stance. It rebuts claims about soldier voters and references church groups, constitutional amendments, and the duty of voters to support or oppose measures. It urges patriotic responsibility and questions motives while calling for action to honor Ohio soldiers.
Citizens are urged to continue saving money to support the war effort. Many have purchased Liberty Bonds and saved funds to keep soldiers in the field. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company promotes savings accounts with assets of 15 million dollars and five percent interest on time deposits at its Rankin Building Columbus location.
A statement from the International Seamen's Union criticizes ongoing efforts to curb advertising by saloons in the union's official organ, as cited by the Athens County Dry Federation. The exchange highlights tensions over union publishing policy and temperance concerns.
Sergeant Edwin BR Foraker of Valparaiso wired his mother that his team won their first football game yesterday in Gary, Indiana, by a score of 5 to 3. Foraker, a former Athens High quarterback, starred on the winning squad.
Lieut Artemus L. Gates, reported missing, fell behind German lines and burned his plane before capture. Navy report records he was uninjured. witnesses described calm actions during retreat near Walington on Nov 4.
Local creameries paid 59.5 cents for sour cream and 65.14 cents for sweet cream. Testing shows 17 percent.
Pearl G MollER and Earl T Dalley partners in Moler feed and Poultry Co sue American Railway Express Co in the court of common pleas. They seek $518.51 for fourteen causes of action claiming contracts not fulfilled and loss of poultry products including coops of turkeys barrels of dressed turkeys chickens eggs entrusted to the carrier were not delivered.
The Athens County Republican Executive Committee denounces Wilson for aiming to preserve unified leadership and control while warning that a Democratic Congress would restore people’s authority. The text argues a Republican win risks autocratic power and urges a straight vote with separate judicial ballots.
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