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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
8
Second Lieutenant Homer V. Cherrington son of Rev and Mrs L L Cherrington has been commissioned and ordered to report for duty at Camp Upton New York after stationing at Camp Lee Virginia with his wife accompanying him.
John Creighton Shoemaker three year old son of Sherman and Mrs Shoemaker of the First ward Pomeroy died Friday morning after a brief illness of influenza. His parents and five sisters mourn the loss with both parents also reported as suffering from the same illness.
The Messenger reports Middleport earned a third star before yesterday and is set to gain a fourth star before midnight today according to Tom F. Lewis, chair of the Fourth Liberty Loan committee.
Mrs. Marry Hanna received telegram Friday morning announcing the deaths of her sister Mrs. Mary Bennett and her nephew Louis Arnet, both of Hamilton Ohio. Bennett known as Mary Phillips of this city daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Phillips. she leaves two daughters Victoria Bocquin and Nannie Arent, one son Dale stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor Kentucky, and five grandchildren. Funeral set to be held in Hamilton this afternoon.
Otto Wheeler, lodging with D. W. Fox at Letart, appeared before Squire J. H. Ewing in Pompey ro. Deputy Game Warden R. P. B. Roush charged him with killing rabbits out of season. He pled guilty and was fined $25 plus costs totaling $47 for two cotton tails.
William Jordan died after years of asthma and was buried yesterday afternoon from his home at Point Pleasant. He was the brother-in-law of Herbert Chambers of Middleport.
About 30 Middleport Troop Boy Scouts with officers and committee members gathered at E G Probsts on Second Street for an ice cream treat in appreciation of their work in the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. The event ended with a unanimous vote of thanks to the host who was praised as an all round good fellow.
Curtis V. Howell son of Mr. and Mrs. A V Howell died at General Hospital Cincinnati from pneumonia after influenza. He enlisted five months ago in the automobile mechanical department and served as sergeant and instructor in Cincinnati before discharge. Survived by parents one sister Miss Edna and brother Raymond ill at home. Parents at bedside and awaiting funeral arrangements. Military escort accompanied remains.
A dated note advises readers no church services will be held tomorrow and suggests staying home unless weather allows an outing. It mocks plans to greet a morning with a service and mentions an embargo change affecting fuel use.
A bitter limerick-like editorial rants against a World War I adversary. It lashes at a tyrant, calls for peace through victory, and condemns aggression with stark imagery. The verse mentions American World War I mobilization and calls for accountability and a grim fate.
A surreal scene unfolds with Filoo filling the air while Hades remains silent. The atmosphere concentrates on Filoo as the expected chaos never arrives.
The court house rest room is closed for one period as a precaution against possible influenza contagion.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graef of Tennessee are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Phillip Sommers of Mulberry avenue.
Miss Jesse Roush of Letart West Virginia was a visitor in Pomeroy on Friday.
Peter Fisher of Charleston visits Bend to see old friends and relatives. Mrs. Georganna Scott stays with her son George Julian in the Frat Ward.
The Ath ens Messenger is promoted as the best little paper in the Pomeroy Bend area, with routes now established in Gravel Hill Middleport Monkey Run Sugar Run Naylors Run Pomeroy Syracuse and street sales each afternoon. Delivery options are offered by L. H. R. Foulk via phone 33 J or through the carrier.
The old stack of the Pométroy Salt Works collapsed shortly after six o clock Thursday evening narrowly missing an occupied house. Erected about 1850 and extended about twenty five feet in 1890 by the Union Salt Company, the old structure is now gone.
Ten dollars reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of any unauthorized person taking messengers from bundles or anyone convicted of stealing papers after delivery to subscribers.
The broadcast urges readers to cheer and feel pride as they recognize their part in the huge six million dollar Fourth Liberty Loan fundraising effort, celebrating collective effort by all Americans.
South African ostrich experts predict a new breeding line will yield birds that produce about 25 percent more plumes than the current average. This selective program aims to boost feather supply and value for the industry.
Washington October 19 casualties total 1127 with 242 killed in action 143 missing 380 wounded severely 29 died of wounds 43 died from accident and other causes 6 died of disease 2 died in airplane accident 241 wounded degree undetermined 241 wounded slightly. Notable Ohio entries include John Keller Salem John Wenzinger Bluffton Steve Torcheak Middle Branch Henry Holle Amhert Ludlow Turner Cincinnati Louis M Wilson Chauncey John Wilson West Park Charles Clark Miles Roy Heimbaugh Akron Henry Schak Cleveland Ruben Smith McGuffey Amedo Cappellitti Martins Ferry.
The report lists names of individuals killed in an airplane accident including Rudolph Dusseau Toledo Pearl Smith Washington D H William Acker Ashville Herman Bettenbrook Columbus Ferdinand Eickhoff Hamfr Sam Goodman Cleveland Verne Hanna Toledo Harry Kumpe Sandusky Daniel Kraus Akron Dwight Peer East Liberty August Roether Cincinnati Nelson Pembles Middletown Martini Berbohm Hayward Jerome Conn Toledo Donald Craig Canton Howard Fox Miamisburg Michael Gordon Steubenville Loran Husehour Rosberg Laurell Leiby Phalen Station Harry Shuff Coalton. Also named are those who died from other causes William Mathey Hudson Calvin Murphy Greenville Wounded degree undetermined Rolland Wilson Geneva Charles Schweyer North Industry Patrick O Connell Cleveland Missing in action Clarence Walters Columbus Raymond Barnes Akron Le Roy McKinney Columbus Arthur Watt Cleveland William Vrommer Cleveland. Missing in action Clarence Walters Columbus Raymond Barnes Akron Le Roy McKinney Columbus Arthur Watt Cleveland William Vrommer Cleveland.
Nelsonville Ohio October 18 The Happy Hollow schools were closed for the week due to a case of Spanish influenza in the village It was the only school in district No It will reopen Monday
A social event in Carbondale featuring an old fashioned box supper raised seventy six dollars and thirty cents for the high school room renovation. Boxes were auctioned to the highest bidder amid lively competition between old and young residents.
York Township held a pie social last Friday raising eighteen dollars and fifty cents for library books and a service flag. Carbondale residents have raised one hundred fifty dollars for new high school equipment, showing strong local school support. Teacher Otis Barnhill left for military service, praised as progressive. York schools continue fundraising and sending shells and nuts to soldiers, with six former pupils serving.
A historical ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. It claims cleansing effects on blood and bowels, reducing pimples and bad breath with olive oil based formula available in 10c or 25c boxes from druggists.
Washington reports no move to extend daylight saving time. Clocks will be turned back one hour on October 27 as planned. The decision followed talks between congressional leaders and War Industries Board Chair Baruch, with the Senate having passed a continuation bill pending in the House.
Red Cross workers and interested residents plan an all day meeting next Tuesday October 29 at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl McBee. Members should bring sandwiches or lunch items and join in a full attendance.
Notice from James Woodworth Athens County Treasurer details tax rates for 1980. State levies total 0.46 mills across sinking fund common school university highway. county levies total 4.35 mills covering general, bridge, road debt and various funds. Local levies referenced with a request for property details and return correspondence.
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