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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1918

Page

7

Camp Sherman to be demobilization center for overseas troops

Camp Sherman in Ohio will serve as a demobilization center for overseas troops. Major C. L. Abel said Washington confirmed the plan and noted discharge rules allow men to apply when sickness or family needs justify it. The policy targets individuals, not mass releases, and excludes those who enlisted before April 1, 1917.

Camp Sherman C. L. Abel Abel Washington General March

Holland Faces Crisis as Abdication Demanded

The dispatches report ex tremist Bolshevik pressure demanding Queen Wilhelmina abdicate. Calls for government changes follow, fueled by the presence of ex Kaiser Wilhelm. Queen Wilhelmina, crowned in 1898, rules with husband Prince Henry whose German ties spark debate during wartime. The nation, about six million people, features Amsterdam’s historic oval palace and eleven provinces.

Holland Wilhelmina Kaiser Wilhelm Wihelmina William III Prince Henry Theolsheviks Maryland Amsterdam

Fire destroys State College main building in Altoona

A night fire of uncertain origin gutted the main engineering building at State College in Altoona Pa. The blaze left the college without heat light and water and about 2800 students may be furloughed. Loss is estimated over 500000.

Altoona State College

Amesville Community News and Meetings

In Amesville many residents travel and visit with relatives in nearby towns including Can ville and Athens. The Masonic and Presbyterian communities hold meetings with officers elected and plans for the holiday season. Union services are planned at the M B H church and a Thanksgiving service at the M E church features Rev Chapin and communal singing.

Treasury F. & A. M. Lodge I’. Weber W. M F. A. Gifford S. W C. B. McCune J. W S. V. King

Eighteen Die After Damaru Wreck Near Guam

Navy reports 18 men perished when the American steamer Damaru was wrecked near Guam last month after lightning struck and gasoline cargo exploded. Sixteen died from exposure and starvation in an open lifeboat. Two others drowned while landing at San Jose l Oriente in the Philippines on November 9.

Washington Navy Guam Navy Department San Jose l’Oriente Phillippine Islands

Gas Rates Set By Athens for Two Years

City council approves Ordinance No. 216 fixing natural gas charges by The Athens Gas Light and Electric Company at 33 cents per 1000 cubic feet with a 3 cent discount for bills paid by the 10th of the following month. The rates apply for two years from enactment, with a cap ensuring no higher charges during the period. The ordinance becomes effective after acceptance by the company and publication.

Athens Ohto Athens Gas Light and Electric Om Peny & Corporation State of Ohio Osio Athens Gas Light and Electric Company C. H. Harris J. W. Roberts

Thankful for old friends glasses Milliken optician

Thanksgiving reflection praises eyeglasses as valued friends. Milliken the optician supplies glasses so good and so perfect that wearers regard them as loyal companions.

Milliken Optician

Waste Material Pricing List and Buyer Notice

The notice lists prices for waste materials including rubber boots tires copper lead and paper per cwt with rates such as 2.50 for auto tires 4 for machine pressed waste paper and 0.80 for hardback books. It states they pay full market prices for beef hides and wool but restricts purchases from persons under 21.

Enerteorseeen Ruober Wake Heavy Co Henry Tellow Brave Pat Jon Light Pena Esa Ieee of Steel

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