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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1918

Page

3

Nelsonville and area notices and sales ads brief

Local notices warn of goods for sale including potato loads and whisky barrels in Nelsonville, Ford trucks and a 1917 touring car, plus a seven acre estate property near the H V round house. Community updates list residents visiting, traveling to Camp Sherman, and weekend guests from Columbus and Athens.

H. V. Round House W. H. Vorkes Citizens Phone Fort St Bell Phone Nelsonville

Fluo Increase Reported Amid Pneumonia Fatality

York Township reports 111 new flu cases last Sunday and Monday along with ten pneumonia cases and one death. Public health officials warn the epidemic remains widespread and discouraging.

Hiesalth Ofter

Death in France of Noble Sex reported

Telegram received here Monday conveys the sad news of Noble Sex's death in France. The young man was well known and highly respected in the city. Survived by his parents of Cobra, West Virginia, a brother Tom in the service, and two sisters Florence and Charlene.

France Noble Cobra W. Va Prother Tom Florence Charloline

City Council Holds Regular Session

City Council met in regular session Monday night with President H Eb Donley presiding and all members present except Dille and Dugan. The mayor's October fines report showing 253.80 was read and approved. No further business arose. the council adjourned.

H. Eb. Donley Dille Dugan

Kaelin Called to Wichita by Father's Death

Mrs Elizabeth Kaelin travels to Wichita Kansas after the death of her father Mr George Thompson. Thompson formerly lived here and friends here express deep regret at his passing.

West Elizabeth Kaelin Wichita Kansas George Thompson Thompson

Arrived Safely Overseas Son of Mrs. Beverage Reported

Card from Mrs. George Beverage confirms the safe overseas arrival of her son, Fred Craig, described in the notice.

George Beverage Fred Craig

Card of Thanks for Brother and Husband Help

We thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness shown during the illness and death of our dear brother and husband. Your sympathy and assistance are deeply appreciated by our family.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gains Worldwide Reputation

The ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior after other medicines failed to help. It emphasizes its small start and now worldwide recognition and immense sales, claiming exceptional merit to win esteem wherever known.

Chambelain Chamberlain Steem

Pneumonia Claims Mrs. Smith in Nelsonville Funeral at Home of Ginnans

Mrs. Michael Smith of Nelsonville dies from pneumonia after the flu at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ginnan in Jacksonville. A sister in law to Mrs. Ginnan she had traveled from Nelsonville to assist. Funeral services will be in Nelsonville. The Ginnan home has seen three pneumonia flu deaths recently including Parl aged 18 and James aged 16.

Michael Smith Nelsonville Andrew Ginnan Jacksonville Ginnan Mr. Ginnan Parl James

Infant dies after illness in Hunterdon

The 16 month old child of Mr and Mrs John Clark of Hunterdon died Monday after a lingering illness from pneumonia last year Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 30 am with burial in Hollister Cemetery

John Clark Hunterdon Hollister

Leonard Smith Returns to Camp Sherman After Furlough

Leonard Smith has returned to Camp Sherman following a brief furlough spent with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith.

Leonard Smith Camp Sherman Mrs Carl Smith

Board of Health to Lift Closing Order Depending on Flu Spread

The board will decide this week how soon to lift the closing order based on new flu cases in Giouster. Officials credit prompt action for keeping the illness from reaching an epidemic here and aim to end the lid as soon as it is safe.

Board of Health Giouster

Mrs Coral Thompson to Visit Columbus to Aid Ill Mother

Mrs Coral Thompson of Trimble will travel to Columbus on Wednesday to care for her mother Mrs Jane Thompson who is seriously ill.

Coral Thompson Trimble Columbus Jane Thompson

Isle of Pines poised as ore producer with eleven mines

The Isle of Pines promises to become a significant source of iron copper and other ores as eleven mines have been located. The development signals potential economic growth for the region and may attract investment in mining operations.

Isle of Pines

Patent for Endless Chain Belt Drive for Trucks

An invention to prevent motor trucks from skidding uses an endless chain belt carried over a driving wheel and an idle pulley. The patent details the belt’s mechanism to engage and stabilize the drive system for improved traction.

American Y M C A pamphlets refute foe propaganda in France

In cooperation with France’s education department the American Y M C A distributed 120000 pamphlets in French schools and homes to show U S ideals and war aims. Authors include Dr Jobin Erskine Carl Holliday and P A F Appelboom who present facts on American entry, aid to the Allies, and government commitments in plain language.

Paris America Educational Bureau Department of Public Instruction of France United States Jobin Erskine Columbia University Carl Holliday University of Toledo Y. M University of Kansas Red Triangle

Savings Drive Pushes Liberty Bond Support

The notice urges continued thrift as war savings support grows. It highlights Liberty Bonds purchases and soldiers in the field, urging readers to start savings with The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building Columbus Ohio. Assets reach $15,000,000 with five percent interest on time deposits.

Liberty Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus Oho

Chauncey News Briefs Highlight Camp Sherman Visits

Chauncey locals Hollas M Tanborey John Smart Arthur Smith and John Champlin visited from Camp Sherman over Sunday. Edward Minister, a business visitor in Zanesville last week. The Youngs in Corning mourn a five year old son who died after pneumonia. funeral was held Saturday. Frugene Wharton of Orbiston visited his brother E C Wharton and family. Hazel Love a Mt. Carmel nurse was Sunday guest of her parents in Chauncey.

W.M. Zimmerman Cleveland B. E. LeFever Zale Kemp Camp Sherman Bernard Lama Wilford Edgell Charles Rhodes Leona MecVickers Columbus John Rhodes Fred Edington George Stuart New York City Naval Officers Training School Ruth Davis Athens Rhea Hoodlett J. L. Wilson Allentown Herman Ruble Stella Cuppel L. Carlyle Deerfield J. B. Hanning Mt. Carmel Hospital Chauncey Hollas M.tanborey John Smart Arthur Smith John Champlin Edward Minister Zanesville Frugene Wharton Orbiston E. C. Wharton Hazel Love Mrs Friend Love

Flu Epidemic Impacts Chauncey Community

Influenza cases persist in Chauncey with several residents ill and local schools closed. Notable recoveries include Mr. Smith Brooks, while others such as Ezra Karns, John Katzenbach, Jas Barrowman, Chas Clary, and John Caville remain ill. Miss Leona Sprague returns from Detroit as Hazel Linscott joins the Athens undertaking parlors.

Chauncey Smith Brooks Ezra J. Karns John Katzenbach Jas. Barrowman Chas. Clary John Caville Hazel Henry Door Akron Helen Bradfield Bessie Wilson Grace Kilpatrick High Street Leona A. Sprague Detroit Mich Hazel Linscott Newsom-Walburn Athens Elizabth Hixon Russell Robert Hixon Oscar Six John Sweazey

Deaths at Athens Hospital Inmate Pneumonia Victims

Robert Lewellen 64 died yesterday at Athens State Hospital of pneumonia after long illness. Body to Caldwell for burial by Newserm Walburn Company. Fred George 45 died Sunday at State Hospital from bronchial pneumonia after seven months as patient. remains to Ironton home for burial with Undertaker Dowler in charge.

Robert Fred George State Hospital A. D. George Ironton Dowler

Mrs Elizabeth Corgo Dies After Illness in Canaanville

Mrs Elizabeth Corgo aged 31 died this morning at her home in Canaanville from pneumonia following influenza. She leaves a husband and three young children. Funeral services are set for Wednesday with interment in West State Street Cemetery.

Elizabeth’Corgo Elizabeth Corgo Canaanville West State Street

Boy Seeks Farm Work Loan From Wichita Bank

Verner Ditus twelve of Burdette Kansas applies for a seed wheat loan under a new farm loan plan. He lists a horse and cow each worth fifty dollars and seeks three hundred dollars for a hundred acre tract. Paw Brook farm agent vouches for his good reputation. parents must sign mortgages.

Wichita Kan Verner Ditus Burdette Wichita Loan Bank L. M. Eastabrook Ditus Pawbrook

Mrs Elias Thompson Dies of Pneumonia in Athens

Mrs Elias Thompson died last night at eleven at her North Court street home from pneumonia following influenza. Her husband died two weeks ago of the same illness. She was 27, a bride who came from Cincinnati in April. Her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Wilsesser moved from Cincinnati in January. Surviving besides her parents is a sister Mrs Oma Neimeister of Cincinnati. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM with burial in West Union street cemetery.

Elias Thompson North Court Street Oma Neimeister Cincinnati West Union Street

Death Notices for Mrs. Harry Coleman and Arch Brooks’s Daughter

Mrs. Harry Coleman dies in Columbus after influenza and pneumonia. Survived by husband, a 2 year old son Billy, and a West family brother. parents in Oklahoma. Burial planned in Athens. Mr. Coleman works at Union Trust Bank Columbus. former Oklahoma banker. Arch Brooks and wife mourn the seven month old daughter Lelia Margaret who died at West Washington Street home.

Harry Coleman Oklahoma City Ohio W.W. Coleman Sugar Creek Columbus Coleman Guyaville Athens Lelia Margaret Arch Brooks West Washington Street

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