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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1918

Page

3

Nelsonville Classifieds and Local Bond Update

Nelsonville notices include two sale adverts for a cow and a Maxwell car in first class condition with inquiries to William Bruce and a Smith Form A Truck plus Cook engines from The White Ash Coal Co. and Nelsonville Citizen. A cruelty to animals charge looms for John Kirkendall, bond posted, and Albert Nixon’s assault charge to kill lurks. Liberty Loan effort under Mr Burroughs shows slow progress as Nelsonville raises $180000 of $300000 goal with $120000 remaining.

Maxwell William Bruce Madison St Smith P. Cook White Ash Coal CO Nelsonville

Donations Planned to Support Ohio Dry Campaign

The York Township finance committee urges immediate contributions to fund the dry campaign. Chairman Mrs. BE. J. Kessinger leads a list of delegates including Mrs. 3S. L. Poston and many others to receive funds.

Ohio York Township BE. J. Kessinger

Miss Hick Receives Navy Duty Orders for Norfolk

Miss Evelyn Hick who enlisted in the navy was ordered to report for duty next Monday at Norfolk Virginia. She had visited her sisters in Columbus before proceeding to Norfolk.

Evelyn Hick Navy Norfolk Miss Hick Columbus

Private Funeral for Mrs Warren Saunders Held in Akron

Funeral services were held at Stout's undertaking establishment this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs Warren Saunders of Akron. She had been ill with influenza and pneumonia for four days. Mrs Saunders, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bean of near Connett, is survived by her parents and husband. Burial followed at Connett.

Stout's Warren Saunders Akron Sanders George Bean Connett

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Lowden Friday

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sarah Lowden will be held Friday afternoon at 1 30 o clock at the residence of her son Mr and Mrs George Lowden. Friends may call at the Lowden home tonight and Friday morning.

Lowden eFriday Sarah Lowden George Lowden

Mayor's Court report on Wright and Nash assaults

Kenry Wright was arrested last night after being charged with cutting to kill J. N. Thomas and will have a hearing before Mayor Wells today. Dr. Belle was badly cut at Belle's Garage on Hocking St by William Nash who said Belle owed him wages. Clyde Mitchell of Colgate was ar

Local residents visit and travel notices amid flood closure

R R Stalter spent Wednesday in Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs A G Mechem left for Atlanta to visit their son Lieut and Mrs Stanley Mechem. Ray Linscott and Winfield Owens visited Columbus and Cleveland. Mrs Henry Cope and baby hosted by relatives at Logan. Miss Alta Cherrington returned to New Straits Ville after visiting friends. Mrs J G Edleman of Athens visited her sister N L Horton. Cecil Adams of Camp Jackson S C visiting his brother for a few days. Adams served six months in trenches and is a military instructor at Camp. Miss Stella Linton a Cleveland teacher visited her parents. Cleveland schools closed indefinitely due to the flood.

R. R. Stalter Columbus A. G. Mechem Atlanta Stanley Mechem Ray Linscott Winfield Owens Cleveland Henry Cope Little Baby Logan Alta Cherrington New Straits Ville J. G. Edleman Athens N. L. Horton Cecil Adams Camp Jackson S. C Adams Stella Linton Chas. Linton

Obituary for Richard Charley Brown of Haydenville Ohio

Richard Charley Brown born May 6 1875 Haydenville Ohio died Sept 22 1918 aged 43 years 5 months 8 days married to Francis Ludden Feb 22 1910 Buchtel Ohio with two children Charles 8 Rita 112 years He was a good husband and father leaves wife two children mother sister brother relatives and community his father and seven brothers predeceased him May his soul rest in peace Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during bereavement

Richard Charley Brown Haydenville Ohio Francis Ludden Buchtel Charles Rita

Haarlem Oil promoted as age defier and kidney tonic

An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules as a remedy for aging and weakened kidneys. It claims the oil cleanses digestive organs, stimulates kidney action, and prevents decline, with a money back offer if it fails to help.

Haarlem

Mother, This Castor Oil Is What You Need Don t Cry

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a pleasant alternative to castor oil for children. It argues Cascarets taste like candy and are effective for liver and bowel relief when a child is bilious constipated feverish or ill.

Tome

Tribute of thanks from grieving families

The note expresses heartfelt gratitude from Mrs. R. C. Brows and others for condolences, support, masses, floral offerings, and funeral assistance after the loss of a husband, son, and brother. Gratitude extends to Rev Father Burne, undertaker Mr. Stout, Edward Riley family, church friends, the B. of R. T., and donors of automobiles.

Father Burne Stout Edward Riley B. of R. T R. C John H. Brown John Rettenmeyer Frank Brown

Death of Mrs Lena Glazier Roush in Cincinnati

Telegram received by Mrs P D Sayre reports the death of Lena Glazier Roush in Cincinnati from pneumonia. Daughter of L H Glazier once in Ames hardware trade, she leaves a husband and two sons. Her family previously lost a son Harry. She was active in church and club work. Burial planned in Cincinnati.

PD. Sayre Lena Glazier Roush Cincinnati

Promised Bond Subscriptions Sought by Confined Clerk

The speaker asks all who promised bond subscriptions to deliver their commitments to banks due to being confined at home with illness described as the grip.

Sweater Knitters Given New Ordering Guidelines

Red Cross issued updated sweater directions specifying finished neck size of 11.5 to 12.5 inches and chest width of 17 to 20 inches when unstretched. Since yarn and needle size vary, no fixed stitch count can be given. knitters should estimate between 72 and 90 stitches based on measurements of the completed garment.

Red Cross

Hewitt Sues for Divorce Over Absent Wife

William F. Hewitt petitions for divorce from Lovica J. Hewitt in Vinton county Ohio citing desertion for over three years. They wed June 11 1899 in Zaleski and had one child now 18 named Audrey Staley. Hewitt claims he provided a home and support.

William F. Hewitt Lovica J. Hewitt Zaleski Vinton County Ohio Audrey Staley

Locomotive from the Front Returns to Crewe Works

A damaged locomotive bearing bullet marks returns to the Crewe works for repairs. An inscription proclaims You carry on at home and we carry on out here Fritz is on the run back home to Berlin at last reflecting wartime morale.

London Crewe Works Fritz Berlin

Good deeds and quiet acts without seeking public praise

A reflective note urges everyday kindness done without seeking recognition from others or the wider world. It emphasizes humility and steady good work as a steady moral practice.

Cincinnati Markets: Cattle Receipts Weak Hogs Lower

Cincinnati market notes cattle receipts at 90 with weak trends and unchanged shippers. Hog receipts 3600 and prices lower with good choice packers and butchers at 17.75. Sheep and lambs have extra quotes at 15.00 to 16.00 with lambs unquoted.

Cincinnati Ohio

Cattle and Hogs Market Updates From Pittsburg Pa

Cattle receipts are light and the market is unchanged. Sheep and lambs show prime wethers at 19.50 and 11.00 with other grades 9.00 to 19.00. lambs 11.00 to 16.25. Hog receipts 15 cars with prices ranging from 12.00 to 18.90 for various weights and classes.

Pittsburg

Grain price closes in Toledo market report

On October 17 in Toledo Ohio grain prices show corn cash at 1.35 per bushel oats cash 71 to 72 cents clever October and December at 22.90 alfalfa Alsike October 18.00 December 18.25 timothy new and old October 4.95 December 5.06.

Toledo Clever Alsike Timothy

Chicago Grain and Pork Prices Reported

Corn futures show Oct at 1.26 dollars, Nov 1.19, Dec 1.15. Oats contracts quoted Oct 0.67, Nov 0.65, Dec 0.65. Pork futures listed Oct 35.00, Nov 35.30.

Chicago

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

An advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nostrils in one minute, opens air passages, and relieves headaches and dryness from colds or catarrh. A small bottle from a druggist is urged, with instructions to apply in the nostrils for rapid relief.

Ely

Residents Visit Clarified at The Plains

Mrs. Seth Robinson of Logan visited from Saturday to Monday with Mrs. Joe Hutchins who is improving from recent illness. John Gabriel of The Plains returned from Marion Illinois after spending the past few months there.

Seth Robinson Logan Joe Hutchins John Gabriel the Plains Marion Ill

Local Family Suffering Illnesses Amid House Progress

John Gabriel Jr. and Sam Gabriel are ill with Spanish influenza. Mrs. Jas. Bell and Mrs. Harry Slay report similar illnesses. Miss Fimnoma Burdette visited relatives. Roscoe Shields builds a new house. Mr and Mrs J K Brown move toward their recently bought home. David and Albert Alishire are on the sick list. The community cheers as Germany’s first move is celebrated.

L. A. Gabriel John Gabriel Jr Floo Sam Gabriel Jas. Bell Harry Slay Back Joe Hutchina Fimnoma Burdette Frank Smith Roscoe Shields Germany J. K. Brown Edward Shipley David and Albert Alishire

Beasley Flour Mill Workers Back Fourth Liberty Loan

Thirteen Beasley Flour Mill employees and all members declare one hundred percent loyalty to the Fourth Liberty Loan. All have bought out of the last issue.

Beasley Flour Mill

Waterloo Scouts Visit Carbondale in Bond Campaign

Boy Scouts of Troops One and Two worked from morning until night in Carbondale area with J. R. Lastre collecting bonds and receiving a warm reception. This afternoon they head to Luhrig with Prof. Morgan to sell bonds after the speaker finishes at the mine.

Boy Scouts Carbondale J. R. Lastre Waterloo Township Luhrig Morgan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wells John Kirkendall Albert Nixon Liberty Loan Mr. Burroughs Burroughs Pittsburg Livestock Lash Court St Clyde C. Bosco Jas. A. Bryan Ize National Woolen Mills Nelsonville, O Oy H. Lawrence & Co Cline Pharmacy Co H. W. Cotner Lash Drug Store McKee Drug Plains Sugar Creek Athens Co -Operative Society Iformation Wycoff. Treas Pearley Gaskill, Seey Lam Ben Davis Davis Beasley Bunch Boosters Waterloo
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