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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1918

Page

3

For Rent and Sale Notices In Nielsonville and Local Depot

Rental listing in Nielsonville offers garage near End school contact James Francis. Piano for sale with tuning service available priced at 65 dollars call Bell Phone 43R. Also notice of another carload of Ohio potatoes arriving at Hocking Valley depot late November by J. D. Backus with favorable pricing.

Near End School James Francis Call Bell Phone Hocking Valley J. D. Backus

Flu Shows Improvement in Nelsonville and York Township

Flu cases in Nelsonville and York Township show clear improvement with 33 new infections, five more than yesterday, and three pneumonia cases plus one death reported yesterday. If trends continue, church, movie, and saloon bans could lift next Wednesday November 27, with schools opening Monday December 2. A Health Board meeting is planned early next week to decide on official removal.

Nelsonville York Township Health Board

Red Cross Plans Gift Drive for Camp Sherman

The local Red Cross chapter will open next Monday afternoon to receive cookies apples nuts popcorn and other home delicacies to send to the boys at Camp Sherman for Thanksgiving. Nelsonville will supply a large portion and every patriotic citizen is urged to contribute to this worthy cause. Share your Thanksgiving dinner with the boys at camp.

The Red Cross Camp Sherman Nelsonville

Death of a West Franklin Street Dog Sparks Concern

A large Shepherd dog died a week ago on West Franklin Street from flu complications and fleas. Residents say the remains were not removed and decay is visible to the community. They report notifying city officials last Monday and seek prompt burial or removal by the undertaker.

West Franklin Franklin Street

Tragic Train Death of Hungarian Worker Near Mine

John Luson a 46 year old Hungarian employee of Robins Coal Co. was found dead near the lower railroad bridge early this morning. Officials believe he was struck by a train while returning to his quarters near the mine last night. He survived a prior train accident on the same route about a year earlier. The body was taken to Maxwell's undertaking rooms for interment.

John Luson Robins Coal Co Luson Maxwell

New City Auditor Appointed to Fill Unexpired Term

F. G. Maxwell is named City Auditor to complete the remaining term after the death of William B. Gray. The appointment brings a new official to oversee city finances and audits.

New City F. G. Maxwell William B. Gray

Christmas Parcels for Boys Overseas

Christmas parcels for boys overseas require an emergency label from the Nelsonville Warner Building on West Columbus Street. Call early to secure labels and have parcels sent by November 30. Room open 1 PM to 4 PM each afternoon. Mrs. Page C. Morris is chairman.

Warner West Columbus St Nelsonville Ohio Page C. Morris

Mrs Clarence Hampton Dies of Influenza Pneumonia

Mrs Mary Hampton aged 23 wife of Clarence Hampton died Thursday at their Fayette Street home from influenza followed by pneumonia. She leaves a husband a daughter Margaret three and her parents Mr and Mrs John Geiger of Logan. The body will be taken to Logan this evening and burial is planned there Monday morning.

Clarence Hampton Mary Hampton Fayette St Margaret John Geiger Logan

Funeral services for Joe Davis set for Saturday

Funeral services for Joe Davis will be held Saturday afternoon at the residence on Chestnut Street. Rev. Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Joe Davis Chestnut St Rev. Johnson Greenlawn

Rizer Funeral Services Set for Saturday

Funeral services for Joe Rizer will be held Saturday at 1 30 PM at the residence 29 with Rev Brohart officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery according to the notice.

Local residents greet and send departures after visits

Mrs J M Arthur left Thursday to join her husband in Akron after a visit with her parents the C H Terrys. Mrs Jdly Hatch returned to Columbus and was joined by her sister Mrs Frank Cooley for a over Sunday visit. Donald McLaughlin returned from Logan and Mrs Harry Nolte of Lancaster visited sister Mrs Co H Bartlett. George Stuart returned to New

J. M. Arthur C. H. Terry Akron Jdlly Hatch Columbus Frank Cooley Donald McLaughlin Logan Harry Nolte Lancaster Co. H. Bartlett George Stuart New

Local residents and visitors listed in last evenings social notes

Walter Furniss of Columbus was in Nelsonville on business yesterday and today. Albert Barron left Thursday to visit relatives at Chillicothe. Mrs. Kathryn Savage of Pomeroy is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs. Earl Lama. Frank Bensons in Columbus on business today. Ralph Powell of Camp Taylor Kentucky visits his parents. Mrs. W. S. Rhodes and son Billy left Thursday to join Lieut. Rhodes at Ft. Oglethorpe Georgia. Nelle Wolfe returned Thursday to her home near Logan with Miss Helen Ohlinger. Mac Bartlett returned Thursday from Athens after a weeks visit. Miss Frances Keys of Columbus visited here this week. Captain John Scott Lowden of Camp Las Casas Puerto Rico visits his parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown called home to Tucson for their daugh ter Mrs. Miles Carpenter who died Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Lowden returned from Columbus where Mr. Lowden received hospital treatment and shows a little improvement.

Rhodes Ft. Oglethorpe Nelle Wolfe Logan Helen Ohlinger Mac Bartlett Athens Frances Keys Columbus John Scott Lowden Camp Las Casas San Juan Porto Rico John Lowden James Brown Ollie Stevenson John Stevenson Tucson Arizona Miles Carpenter

Man Injured In Rails Unloading Requires Finger Amputation

John Caruso a section employee suffered a severe hand injury while unloading steel rails at Burr Oak. The left middle finger was so damaged that amputation at the first joint was necessary. Dr. Crawford performed the operation.

Burr Oak John Caruso Crawford

Death of Alex McClelland in Greens Run flu pneumonia

Alex McClelland aged 40 died yesterday morning from pneumonia after the flu at Geo Wade's home on Greens Run. He had been boarding there. Funeral services were held at Greens Run church yard at 1 pm conducted by Rev. Orr and burial followed in Bethlehem Ridge cemetery.

Alex McClelland Geo. Wade Greens Run McClelland Wade Rev. Orr Bethel Ridge

Township health head says flu lid unlikely to lift soon

J. H. Henshaw, president of the township board of health, warns that a flu epidemic persists in parts of the township making reopening of all schools improbable. Some districts might reopen next Monday but others should remain closed. If the board of education considers partial opening, districts without active flu may be eligible to start first.

J. H. Henshaw Township Board of Health Board of Education

Glouster to Consider Lifting Flu Restrictions

Mayor Williams announced a Glouster board of health meeting for Saturday evening to discuss the flu situation and the possible partial lifting of restrictions. Physicians say the current situation is as good as it will likely be for some time.

Williams Glouster Board of Health

Drury Couple Return From Columbus Visit

Mrs. W. R. Drury and her spouse returned today from Columbus after several days away. Mrs. Harold Ward and baby, with Miss Gladys Peugh, left the city yesterday evening for Athens to stay until Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elkins, then head to Chillicothe.

Harold Ward Baby Gladys Peugh R. G. Peugh Athens Harry Elkins Chillicothe

Misses Daugherty and Davis to Visit Chillcothe Guests

Misses Julia Daugherty and Mabel Davis depart this evening for Chilllicothe where they will be entertained by friends over Sunday.

Julia Daugherty Mabel Davis Chillicothe

Serbian Minister to Represent Nation at Big Conference

Dr. M. R. Vesnitch Serbian minister at Paris will likely represent Serbia at the peace conference as Prime Minister Pachitch is ill. Vesnitch, a former professor at the University of Belgrade, headed a Serbian mission that visited the United States earlier this year.

M. R. Vesnitch Paris Serbia Pachitch Vesnitch University of Belgrade United States

Local draft board finishes June 6 1917 and 1918 registrants

The draft board nears a rest after ceasing access to June 6 1917 and June 5 1918 records per War Department orders. They continue classifying September 12 19s registrants except the 18 year old class whose questionnaires must be filled and returned promptly.

Army War Department

Buchtel Notes Flu Strikes Miners and Residents

The Ballev Run miners are slack of work due to no orders. Mr James Tolliver and family suffer flu. Several locals visit relatives near Webb Summit and Chauncey. Caution over flu keeps Buchtel schools and amusements closed. Bert Smathers improves after mine injury. Carl Whitens tire reported lost at sea from the 84th division.

Ballev Run James Tolliver Marshie Buchtel Charles Hiles Opal Louise Webb Summit Clell Cunningham Ris Chauncey Will Clay Bert Smathers New York Wm. Clary N. B. Stem Big Bailey Martin Summers

German destroyer sinks after mine strike near surrender

A German destroyer en route with the High Seas Fleet to surrender to the Allies struck a mine in the North Sea and sank after severe damage. The report notes the vessel was part of the fleet attempting to surrender.

London North Sea

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