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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
3
Classified notices list a piano for sale by Nielson with price 65 dollars and contact Bell Phone 43R plus several rental and employment notices from 11-22 to 11-25. Also a potato shipment notice from J. D. Backus and lodging and garage rental ads. A local editorial mocks the Buckeye News for missing a week due to flu.
The Nelsonville Board of Health led by Health Officer Dr. C C Butt issued rules lifting prior bans with conditions. Salons, pool rooms, lodges and picture houses may reopen with ventilation and no crowding, while dance halls stay closed and a 10 minute post show ventilation is required. Schools may reopen November 27 1918 with illness protocols and weekly disinfection.
The town of Nelsonville plans a dramatic shift as Mr Maxwell is named City Auditor after years with doctors on the payroll. Rumors place Comrade John Walter Sliggins as the new Fire Chief, promising new oversight of the fire horses as the city faces a somber future.
A reader requests peace between two tomcats causing nightly disturbances beneath a bedroom window. The pets fight loudly during vocal rehearsals and one cat has a bad cold, prompting concern over ongoing hostilities and potential casualties.
City officials announce a grand poetry contest featuring two noted poets, Doc Butt and Dal Lee, to be staged once the epidemic subsides. The plan highlights cultural revival and public engagement through verse performances.
Dr. M. H. Lutz was named Director of Safety to complete the unexpired term of Carson Sanders who resigned to join YMCA work at Camp Sherman.
J W Haughee of Columbus spent several days this week with friends here. Mrs Joe Davis returned from Columbus where she visited her husband in a Columbus hospital. Miss Bertha Higgins of Lancaster visited friends today. George Barrows of the 8 A T C at Athens spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs George Johnson left for Oberlin to visit daughter Margaret Johnson at Oberlin College. Mrs H P McLaughlin and Mrs Fred Courtney shopped in Columbus Friday. Walter Sanders visited Columbus Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Wm Anderson were called to Millfield by the death of Mrs Andersons sister in law Mrs Stack. Mrs Leland DeVore and Mrs Cash Stratton spent Friday in Columbus. Stanley Baker of Columbus was a Nelsonville business visitor Friday. Mrs C H Bartlett hosted Mrs Henry Steigerwald of Athens Thursday. Ralph Powell returned Friday to Camp Taylor Ky, escorted as far as Athens by his mother Mrs H Powell. Mrs William Keeton is spending a few days in Columbus. Miss Geneva Scott was a Columbus visitor Friday. Mr Jack May of Pittsburg Pa spent Friday here with his brother Tom May and was accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Tom May.
Readers seek guidance on marriage troubles including a wife in love with another man who threatens harm, friendship rifts, dating norms for teens, hair removal myths, and fashion pairing. Advice emphasizes honesty with spouses, ending harmful contacts, pruning social circles, dating etiquette, and color suggestions for coordinating a salmon sweater with navy blue, brown, or taupe.
Miss Mary Curtis Lee, daughter of General Robert E. Lee, died after a brief illness at Virginia Hot Springs. The body will likely be buried beside her father in the vault at Washington and Lee University in Lexington. She long spent time in Washington and Richmond and was honorary president of Lee Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Since her brother Captain Robert E. Lee died in 1914, she was the lone surviving child of the Confederate leader.
Washington Nov 23 Demobilization of temporarily commissioned officers of the ordnance department will start at once Major General Williams chief of ordnance stated today The move affects officers serving in the ordnance department during the war and is part of postwar reductions in the armed forces.
Washington reports US losses at 236177 with less than half of casualties published. General March said over 100000 more names await press publication as numbers are compiled.
Federal community labor boards will continue functioning until demobilization is complete. Secretary Williams urged them to stay at work, as boards assist local employment offices in finding jobs for men as they are demobilized and stay in touch with local industrial labor needs.
The American Federation of Labor said it is doing all within its power to save Thomas J. Mooney, aiming for a new trial after Mooney's death sentence. Gompers declined to detail actions, calling Mooney unfairly treated. A San Francisco report alleged crooked prosecutions and possible evidence fabrication in Mooney related cases.
Washington reports that American manufacturers support the idea of leagues of nations to prevent future losses but doubt a universal accord on world commerce. President Stephen Mason of the National Association of Manufacturers says wide differences in national production prevent equalizing commercial terms.
Practically all Ath ens township schools will reopen Monday after several weeks closed due to the flu ban. The Union and Salem schools will not begin because the epidemic is severe there. At The Plains a teacher, Miss Dinsmoor, cannot start due to illness.
State Fuel Administrator J. H. Frantz announced that starting Saturday night these restrictions end. Stores may illuminate windows and advertise with electric lights. no more bans on lighting, window illuminations, or signs as of that moment.
The treasury granted Belgium a credit of 5.6 million dollars, raising total loans to Belgium to 198.12 million and total Allied loans to 8.1846 billion. The report comes from Washington on November 22.
Premier Orlando told the Chamber of Deputies that Allied aid, especially from the United States, has no counterpart in history as Italy expresses gratitude for wartime support during its hour of greatest danger.
In Warren Maine a gardener planted corn in his garden but it failed to sprout promptly. He sowed parsnips which his niece mistook for weeds and pulled up.
United Press reports a collision on the Williamsport branch at DeWark twenty miles east of Williamsport. Five men are believed dead and three badly hurt as two freight trains collided, six oil cars wrecked and set ablaze.
Governor Goodrich urged all relief organizations and citizen committees to cooperate with health boards in stamping out the flu. The state board of health said boards cannot fight the disease without aid, highlighting a statewide request for assistance.
In The Hague a screening of America's Answer provoked a strong pro American demonstration. Dutch police halted the show after cables from the American Legation reported the audience's reaction.
Allied forces stand on the west bank of the Moselle facing Prussia, halted on the river’s edge as they advance toward the Rhine. The advance occurred on November 25 as American units moved to secure a forward position awaiting further operations.
The National Association of Merchant Tailors filed a petition with the War Industries Board urging removal of clothing industry restrictions. It argues wool use is unrestricted and styles may be customer driven, noting enormous wartime losses since war declarations began.
In Highgate a constable spots unusual light late at night and confronts a man claiming to live there as Wilson. A food card reveals the surname Kelly. The suspect, Kelly Kelley, is remanded at Highgate Police Court as investigators pursue further details of his past.
Mrs Sarah Douglas wife of Edward Douglas died this morning at four o clock at her home on Willow Creek Canaan township aged 44. Death followed asthma and influenza. She leaves her husband and two children ages three and five. The family home was formerly in Meigs county. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Laura Ann Dennis aged 89 died at Athens State Hospital yesterday afternoon from senility. She had been an inmate for one year. The body was shipped to New Lexington today for burial by undertaker Dowler.
Private funeral for Mrs. C. E. Stack will be held at the residence Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial follows in Greenlawn Cemetery at Nelsonville.
A soldier in the 337th Fire and Guard Company at Camp Merritt N J dreams of drill and missteps during a review. The Sergeant Major shields the blundering man and the missing letter from home becomes the rallying plea to send cheerful notes to boost morale.
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