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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
8
Mrs L L E Rife and daughter Ruth of Rutland visited Gallipolis yesterday, taking in local sights and meeting friends during their trip.
Reverend and Mrs. C. J. Moyer and their two children traveled from Pittsburgh to visit Abe Mees and family. They left Thursday for Zanesville to see Walter Mees and family after which they will return home. Mrs. Abe Mees joined for a few days with her son.
Miss May Agnes Rappold left yesterday for a visit with her mother and sister in Columbus.
Miss Harriet Hanna of Columbus is visiting as a guest of Mrs. Susan Phillips during a social visit in the area.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sayre and their four children traveled with Mrs. Daniel Sayre of Letart West Virginia for a shopping and social visit in Pomeroy on Wednesday.
Hon Louis Horwitz returns to action after a several day wrestling match with the Floozie. he sat out yesterday for the first time amid the prolonged contest and then resumed participation.
The Bend reports multiple deaths including Floyd F. Sidenstricker age 40 of Rutland pneumonia likely influenza. Mrs. George Parrott 88 of Washington D. H. after old age infirmation. Grace Kline 18 of Second Ward influenza. Funeral details given for Sidenstricker and Kline with burial plans and family survivors noted.
Yesterday's Messenger reports a machine operator misread a ballot option as approval or regulation instead of approval or rejection, causing confusion for voters and prompting review of the ballot wording.
Examinations for rural carrier positions in Finnland and Long Bottom will be open to both women and men on the scheduled date in November. The change expands eligibility, inviting applicants regardless of gender.
Owen Powell of Bashan was at work as a carpenter on a coal company house in Cary Hallow yesterday when he fell twenty feet from the top of the building. He landed on his head and shoulders, injuring his spine and causing paralysis of the lower body.
Louis Houhoulis, formerly part owner of the Pomeroy Restaurant and Candy Kitchen, has returned to Bend and taken up the personal management of the establishment after months away from the business. He formed many friendships during his previous stay and will be glad to reconnect.
Mr and Mrs Walter Blosser announce the arrival of a nine pound daughter on Wednesday at their home.
Mr and Mrs George Brown and family and Mr and Mrs Dana Brown with son Russell traveled to Camp Sherman on Wednesday to see Elmer Brown who had just left for an eastern camp. His unit is expected to depart soon for overseas service.
Chas Burrundy of Gallipolis visited Emmett Fowler and family in Middleport.
A narrative from World War I era describes American nurses caring for wounded in France and a letter from an Ohio student about frontline battles, prisoners, and plans for a postwar reunion at Ohio University. It notes the courage of mothers and families and mentions a new invention converting horse drawn vehicles to motor trucks with electric drive.
Glenn Chase returns after a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs John Chase of Union Avenue to resume duty as an electrician on the UA 8 transport ship Powhattan now at an Atlantic port.
Miss Viola Grueser left yesterday for a visit with relatives in Columbus. She will stay several days and return home thereafter.
Sheriff Hartwell took two prisoners to the Boys Industrial School at Mansfield. James Holloway is sent for an indefinite period after confessing to manslaughter, and Robert Webb is sent for the same period after being convicted of burglary.
A letter to Mrs. Charles Holsington of The Plains from Coral Allen, an American nurse abroad, discusses her son and only child Dewey Hoisington who died on September 25. the note dated September 24 reflects on his loss.
The industry warns that high and rising expenses across exploration drilling and delivery make current rates unprofitable. Government finance limits capital, wartime shortages pressure further development and distant field investments, threatening future supply unless rates increase to cover costs.
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