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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1918

Page

11

Rutland duo visit Gallipolis yesterday

Mrs. L. E. Rife and her daughter Ruth traveled from Rutland to Gallipolis for a day of visiting.

Merer Family Visits Pittsburgh Then Zanesville Trip

Reverend and Mrs J Merer and two children left Pittsburgh for a trip via Zanesville to visit Walter Mees and family after visiting Abe Mees and family. They are accompanied by Mrs Abe Mees who will stay a few days with her son.

J. Merer Abe Mees Zanesville Walter Mees Pittsburgh

Miss May Kappold Leaves for Columbus Visit

Miss May Agnes Kappold departed yesterday to visit her mother and sister in Columbus, continuing family travel plans.

May Agnes Kappold Columbus

Miss Harriet Hanna Guest of Mrs Susan Phillipe

Columbus social note records Miss Harriet Hanna visiting as a guest of Mrs Susan Phillipe, detailing a refined social engagement in the city.

Harriet Hanna Columbus Susan Phillipe

Sayres and relatives seen in Pomeroy social visit

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sayre and their four children traveled with Mrs. Daniel Sayre of Jetart West Virginia for a shopping and social visit in Pomeroy on Wednesday.

Bert Sayre Mr. Sayre Daniel Sayre Jetart W. Va Pomeroy

Horwitz Bouts Floozie in Debut Return

Hon Louis Horwitz returned from a days long wrestling match with the Floozie, marking his first appearance yesterday after the tiring contest.

Louis Horwitz Floozie

Deaths And Funerals In The Bend

The Bend reports the death of Floyd F. Sidenstricker a 40 year old Rutland businessman from pneumonia brought on by influenza. He leaves a wife and two daughters and will be buried at Robinson Cemetery after a 10 am Saturday service. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. George Parrott in Washington D. C. at 83 and Grace Kline 18 from influenza with services planned for Sunday.

The Bend Floyd F. Sidenstricker Rutland Scott Kennedy Selah Robinson Cemetery George Parrott Washington D. H Mra Ben Cross Oak Grove Grace Jacob Kline France Dewey St. Malo Altho Chateau-Thierry Juvigny Paris Marx Hendrickson Vervohlt Mark Mary Amy Verwohlt Ohio O. A United States Professor Edward E. Hartford M. G. Co 126Th Inf American E. F. AP. O

Ballot misread in yesterday's Messenger print

A machine operator misread the ballot option in yesterday's Messenger, showing approval or regulation instead of approval or rejection. The error affected the official tally and prompted correction steps.

Women Eligible in Rural Carrier Exams in Rutland and Long Bottom

Examinations for rural carriers in Rutland and Long Bottom will include women and men. The November test date will determine eligibility for the positions. both genders may apply.

Rutland Long Bottom

Carpenter Falls Twenty Feet In Cary Hollow Accident

Owen Powell of Bashan was severely injured yesterday while working as a carpenter on a coal company house in Cary Hollow. He fell from the top of the building about twenty feet, landing on his head and shoulders, injuring the spine and causing paralysis of the lower body.

Owen Powell Bashan Cary Hallow

Return of Louis Houhoulis as Pomeroy Restaurant manager

Louis Houhoulis, formerly part owner of the Pomeroy Restaurant and Candy Kitchen, has returned to Bend and assumed personal management of the restaurant after months away. He formed many friendships here before and will be glad to know of his return.

Louis Houhoulis Pomeroy Restaurant Candy Kitchen Pomeroy Houhoulis The Bend

Blosser Couple Welcome Nine Pound Baby Daughter

Mr and Mrs Walter Blosser announce the arrival of a nine pound daughter born Wednesday at their home.

Walter Blosser

Browns Visit Camp Sherman as Elmer Heads Overseas

Mr and Mrs George Brown and family and Mr and Mrs Dana Brown with son Russell traveled to Camp Sherman Wednesday to visit Elmer Brown who left for an eastern camp yesterday. His unit is expected to depart soon for service overseas.

George Brown Dana Brown Russell Camp Sherman Elmer

Visiting Burgundy Calls on Fowler Family in Middleport

Chas. Burgundy of Gallipolis visited Emmett Fowler and his Middleport family, sharing time and catching up during the visit.

Chas. Burgundy Gallipolis Emmett Fowler Middleport

Messenger, Chenn Chase Returns to Sea Duty

Messenger Chenn Chase leaves Union Avenue home to resume service as electrician on the WU. 8 transport Powhattan now at an Atlantic port, ending a brief family visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John Chase.

Chenn Chase John Chase Union Avenue Atlantic

Visit and jail move reported in county notes

Miss Viola Grueser departed for Columbus to visit relatives. Sheriff Hartwell took two prisoners to Mansfield Boys Industrial School. James Holloway for an Indeterminate period after a manslaughter confession and Robert Webb for burglary.

Viola Grueser Columbus Sheriff Hartwell Boys Industrial School Mansfield James Holloway Robert Webb

Letter from nurse in overseas service about Dewey Holsington

A letter addressed to Mrs. Charles Hoisington of The Plains from nurse Cora S. Allen describes her son Dewey Holsington who died on September 25. Written on September 24, the note portrays reflections on his life and service.

Charles Hoisington the Plains Cora S. Allen Dewey Holsington

Gas Company Seeks Rate Hike to Offset Rising Costs

The utility appeals for an 8 cent increase per 1000 cu ft, arguing costs have surged across drilling, pipe, boilers, engines, and labor. It notes government finance limits, wartime depletion, and a need to fund new wells and pipelines to ensure next winter’s gas supply. The plan follows similar municipal actions in Ohio and elsewhere.

Athens Ohio

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