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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
10
James Holloway, 20, colored, was arraigned on second degree murder charges for the shooting death of James Gee during a poker game at lock and dam 24 near Racine last week. He pleaded not guilty, bond set at 2900, trial scheduled for Friday October 25. If bond not posted he was remanded to jail.
The Junior Red Cross of Rock Springs has completed and turned in to the armory their summer outfits for Belgian war babies and a blanket and comfort.
Walter Young died in Charles Town West Virginia from Spanish influenza and was buried there today. He leaves a wife Edith Ohlinger and three children. Harry Ohlinger and Carl Ohlinger attended the funeral.
A cablegram to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson of Minersville announced their son Kinney Thompson was killed in action in France. Kinney enlisted in the Marine Corps and left in May for Parris Island with a group of fellow recruits. He is survived by his parents three sisters and five brothers.
A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. R F West of Pomeroy celebrated Mr Wests thirty first birthday with music, cakes and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thos Price Mr and Mrs Ray Young Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stanely Mr and Mrs S A West and many others.
Mr and Mrs Z L Oppenheimer interrupted their vacation to seek safe harbor at home in Middleport as the Spanish influenza epidemic spreads across cities and towns. Their son William is home from Kentucky State University where he trains for the Naval Reserve during a college closure due to flu.
Miss Abbie Shumaker of Rochester Pennsylvania is again associated with her brother Dr. C. B. Shumaker at his dental office continuing family involvement in the practice.
Norman Kaspar and family occupy the residence recently bought from Mr. James Frazier of Main Street Second Ward Pomeroy. Mr Frazier and family move into the old St John’s parsonage on Condor Street vacating Kaspar’s former home.
Health officials report only about six influenza cases in Pomeroy and Middleport and deny any epidemic in either town. The situation remains stable with no signs of widespread spread.
A brief item notes that there will be no jitney dance at the Armory tonight, leaving local revelers without the planned social event.
Bert Wells of Cincinnati and Emory Wells of Montana travel to Sumner to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Kate Wells.
Emmett Hysell of Indianapolis Indiana is visiting relatives and friends in Bend and plans to stay for a time.
Washington dispatch describes Carol Corey’s visit to American Military Hospital No 1 in Neuilly near Paris. The piece portrays wounded soldiers in two wards, their humor and courage, and a correspondent’s notes from the front.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for coughing fits and hoarseness. It claims the product soothes the throat and loosens chest congestion, available from druggists for 60 cents or 1.20 dollars with no after-effects.
A patent medicine ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation. It claims the product cleanses wastes, improves complexion, sweetens the stomach, clears the tongue, and freshens breath, priced at 25 cents.
Remains were taken to Rochester, Pennsylvania, for burial following earlier proceedings.
Dr and Mrs PD V Smith arrived here from Columbus where he was stationed and will depart for Camp Greenleaf Georgia on October 22.
Miss Ruth Laning of Ravenswood arrived in Pomeroy on Thursday to visit her sister Mrs. Jud Bradford at Rutland.
A first person tale recalls a motorcycle despatch bearer who accuses a captain of spying after overheard French officers. A pursuit ends with a violent exchange as a car door opens and a shot series hits a target while another soldier boasts of tough luck and a shell hardened hard tack survives impact.
A young soldier muses on the war and domestic memories while older men recall home, battle anger, and personal ties. A diverse group includes a Northern Irish immigrant, a Damascus-born speaker of seven languages, and a red faced youth dreaming of Coney Island as nurses answer questions about casualties.
Susan Cibok of Bicknell Indiana is named in a divorce suit filed by her husband John Cibok in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio. The petition asks for divorce and child custody of John Cibok and Mary Cibok on the ground of adultery. Hearing set for on or after November 23 1918. attorneys Jones Worstell & Jones represent the plaintiff.
Washington reports 51 names on the armory casualty lists with 53 killed in action 34 missing in action 139 wounded severely 12 died of wounds 15 died of disease 105 wounded degree undetermined Ohio entries include KIA Harry Puffer Ravenna WIA Harold Birch Chandisersville Gazaway Maccabee Columbus Durward Duncan Washington D H Roscoe Vernier Archbold Missing Oscar See Dayton hultg
Mansfield residents Joe and Theo Potok Roumanians kept 4000 dollars saved over two years in a table drawer. While they worked, a thief entered the room and stole the money from their home.
The advertisement promotes Cole's High Oven Range described as a sturdy kitchen appliance. It urges readers to contact their dealer for availability and details.
The appeal uses urgent wartime rhetoric urging readers to buy a six billion victory bond to support the war effort. Dr Frederick Blankner extends hours through Oct 22 at Room No 48 Athens Hotel for consultations and dental extractions as part of the campaign.
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