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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
3
For sale a new seven room bungalow in Nelsonville Ohio with modern improvements. For further information contact Lon Coaklay or call 498 W Bell. Dated 10 22 6 p.
Mahogany puffet sideboard and china closet offered for sale at the home of W. L. Hawkins 16 Jefferson Street. Viewing available and price details to follow.
Car of chip potatoes offered at 1 60 per bushel at depot during the first of the week. Advertised by J D Backus.
For sale a car of potatoes will be ready today Tuesday at de pot. Price right. Albert Neiman advertises from Bell Phone 398Ww with the date October 29 1938.
For sale a buffet and dining room table formed oak at 583 Jackson St. Contact 1 29 1 p for inquiries.
National Chairman Wil Hays replies to Wilson's note criticizing Democratic appeals. He argues Wilson's partisan effort weakens the nation and boosts Republican loyalty, predicting a Republican Congress to ensure vigorous war policy and victory.
James McCombs aged 62 died Sunday at his Maple Hill home. He is survived by a wife and several children. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Howard Wicks aged 33 died at his Floodwood home after pneumonia illness. He leaves a wife and two children.
York Township reports a total of 665 cases, rising by 128 over Sunday and Monday. The update notes a slight decline in new cases and records three deaths in the township.
The Presbyterian Church Missionary Society will not meet as the Board of Health prohibits public gatherings. The planned meeting has been canceled under the orders issued to prevent such assemblies.
Mrs. George Johnson is noted as the event host with next Thursday set for the gathering. J. M. Hyde serves as president and E. T. Spray as secretary, listing the club’s leadership for the upcoming session.
Chief Ili and Chief Pearson and their son Jacky have been under strain recently with the Five but are improving today. Sam Taylor and Ed Reynolds are covering duties at the department during the chief’s illness.
William Stillwell aged 45 died last night at his Fourth Street home after four days with influenza and pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been set.
Naomi Kesterson aged 15 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kesterson, died yesterday at her parents home. She leaves her parents and several brothers and sisters. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 o clock at the family residence.
A private funeral was held today at 10 o'clock for Ottie Young five year old son of Mr and Mrs William Young conducted by Rev Johnson at the family home on Oak Street Interment followed at Greenlawn cemetery
Russell N. Sullivan of Bucyrus becomes associate secretary and physical director for the Y. He plans to organize new classes as soon as the Floo situation subsides and work along these lines will be pushed.
Nelle S Ratton warns that war to the death governs the struggle against alcohol. She claims no nation has conquered the destroyer within its borders and that America will face extinction unless it prevails in this conflict. The piece frames alcohol as an existential, total war.
The column records arrivals and visits including Pearl Farrow’s safe overseas arrival announced to Mr. and Mrs. Farrow. Lieut. and Mrs. W. S. Rhoades and son Billy visit Columbus relatives. Parker Sniffen travels to Columbus on business while Mr. Sniffen and family are hosted by Mrs. Sniffen’s parents. Charles Downhour as a Cleveland business visitor. Private John Stufflebean of Camp Sherman visits his parents. Leo Shivers of Camp Sherman spends Sundays with his father Lon Shivers. Mrs. H. S. James returns to McArthur after visiting her sister Mrs. Lydia Johnsen.
A historical note recommends Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea in children aged one year or older. It advises giving the remedy at once with a dose of easier oil and keeping it on hand for early signs of looseness of the bowels.
Meats and poultry values listed show firm prime firsts at 85 cents per dozen, firsts 58 1-2, ordinary firsts 50, seconds 47, live poultry steady with fowls over four pounds 26 cents per pound, under four pounds 28 cents, broilers 28 cents, springers 25, roosters 20, ducks spring white over 2 1/2 pounds 25, colored 23, old white over 3 pounds 26, colored 23, turkey hens eight pounds and up 25 cents per pound, toms ten pounds and up 25.
Pittsburg Pa October 29 cattle receipts 110 cars market unchanged sheep and lambs receipts 16 cars market higher prime wethers 10.50 11.00 good 10.00 fair mixed 11.00 16.50 hogs receipts 8 cars market higher prime heavy 18.00 18.50 mediums 18.00 18.50 heavy workers 18.00 18.50 light workers 17.09 17.75 pigs 16.00 16.50 roughs 16.00 16.00 tags 12.00 13.00
Cincinnati Ohio October 29 cattle receipts 1000 with shipper prices 12.00 to 15.50 calf market higher at 16.75 to 17.00 hogs receipts 39.00 market strong to higher good choice packers and butchers 17.75 sheep receipts 225 with extras 8.50 to 9.00 lambs market strong at 15.00.
Grain market update from Toledo on October 29 shows cash corn at 1.45 with data line entries, rye 1.63, barley 1.01, and clover futures at 23.75 for October and December. Additional figures include Dee and Jan at 23.40, March 18.50, and Deo 96.07 percent for a mixed commodity listing.
Chicago grain and pork quotes appear for futures with corn at 61.25 percent for November and 61.21 percent for October. Pork futures show Oct at 685.75 and Nov near 33.75 with January at 19.82, reflecting trading activity and price indicators.
The editor argues the auditor's report misstates charges in the Warnie Foster and Rutter cases. He details fees for the justice and sheriff, disputes predecessor Oscar W. Riley's receipts, and notes his own decision to stop handling sheriff or constable fees to avoid future misstatements.
A Waterloo Township reader replies to an Oct 17 1918 column urging district schools to improve. He cites multi year debt from running costs financed by bank loans and insufficient state funds, noting taxes fail to cover expenses and criticizes passively for high spending without reform while praising dedicated board members. He urges reform of school laws and bonding to save taxpayers and elevate the system.
In a plea to Waterloo Township taxpayers the clerk notes the need to meet indebtedness by shifting funds and possibly delaying or reducing school funding. He warns the financial drive could take months or years and require running schools on a minimal basis to pay debts.
In Dijon Red Cross canteens troops ask for white bread, produced by Captain Ward’s army bakery. The operation, staffed by over 2,000 workers, supplies 8,000 to 10,000 soldiers weekly with bread, coffee, milk and sugar, and every loaf is inspected and dated for accountability.
Dr. T. R. Francis president of the Connellsville Board of Health advises all residents, especially youths, to eat onions to guard against colds and reduce kissing that spreads disease.
Former Governor Willis returns to Republican headquarters in Columbus after county tour and outlines itinerary for the next two or three days. He cancels his Dayton engagement scheduled for tomorrow as he boosts GOP prospects.
Mr and Mrs Frank Mace of Richland avenue reported a Washington telegram saying their son Private Earl F Mace was severely wounded on September 8. He wrote September 12 from base hospital in France stating wounds July 15 and ongoing bed confinement. He joined Co BH 6th Regiment Engineers, enlisted April 24 1917, in France since December 24 1917.
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy in Sharpsburg and other offices. The test will be held November 28, 1918 with eligibility requirements including age twenty one and residency within the post office territory. The last fiscal year postmaster compensation at this office was 403 dollars. Women may qualify at eighteen in states where legal age is eighteen.
At Camp Biterman on October 20 base hospital authorities report four deaths in the 24 hours ending 3 p m totaling 1 059 for four weeks. Drilling resumes and motion picture houses reopen with no outward sign of the influenza epidemic. Six more nurses depart for an army embarkation hospital in the East.
A WWI service letter from Lawrence Goodrich of Co L 166th U S Inf in France dated September 6 1918 describes fighting the Germans in the Saint Mihiel sector including Chateau Thierry and the Prussian Guards. He notes casualties and morale improvements while expressing confidence in eventual homecoming and good health of his brother Charles after appendicitis treatment.
Harry J. Farres, Co. K 166 U.S. Inf, writes from France to his relatives after a major drive. He describes front-line advances since February, capturing German loot, officers packs, and cigars. He notes losses of comrades, prisoners taken, and praise for the Rainbow Division's bravery against seasoned German troops.
John Stokoe born August 18 1844 in Haxham England died October 25 1948 in Athens Ohio aged 74 years 2 months 7 days. Survived by wife Ellen Vorthy nine children twenty eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He lived in Nelsonville Jacksonville Luhrig and Athens with long English marriage.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown in the death of our husband and father and for the beautiful floral offerings. Special thanks go to Mr. Dowler Rev. Murch the singers Mrs Ellen Stokoe and children.
The United States Food Administration suggests breakfast grapes scrambled eggs dinner Johnny Cake creamed fish baked potatoes baked onions chocolate pudding supper cream pea soup fried cornmeal mush maple syrup baked apple stuffed with nuts and milk. The recipe shows heat milk, melt chocolate and syrup, thicken with cornstarch, beat eggs and vanilla, then mold and chill.
Arthur Bloom aged 28 died Monday at Athens State Hospital from influenza. His body was shipped to Lancaster today for burial by Newsom-Walburn Co.
George Miller aged 37 died in Mon Sciotoville and burial is handled by the Newson Walburn Company.
The funeral will be held at the brother Dan A. Rardin’s home on Central Ave Wednesday at 9 AM. Interment follows at Clarks Chapel. Friends may visit this evening or between 8 and 9 AM Wednesday morning.
Ed ward Ruffner an 18 year old at Seattle Washington asked to join the tank corps after summer in Alaska. He measured six feet six inches tall and weighed 208 pounds but recruiters found no tank large enough for him and rejected him.
In the House of Commons today it was announced that since the start of the war British forces have taken 627 416 combatant prisoners, including 264 242 Germans. There are 97 000 German combatant prisoners in the United Kingdom currently.
Two large bushel baskets filled with yellow and purple chrysanthemums were sent from Charley and Belle Brown to Lily Dale Atkinson, Superintendent of the Children's Hospital in Columbus Ohio. The Browns, known flower lovers, annually donate many blossoms to sick children.
A brief note promotes shoe repair services with emphasis on value and satisfaction as shoes are serviced and brought back in good condition.
In New York on October 29 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt presented with a portion of the seat from the plane his son Lieutenant John Roosevelt was killed in over France. Arthur Hungerford, a returned M C A official, made the gift. Parts of the plane were destroyed in the action as the Germans retreated from the sector.
The report notes Mr and Mrs William Ruston hosting Sunday guests including James Klingerburg and James Ruston of Athens and J B Radford family at Camp Sherman. Emmett Radford is well and plans overseas soon. Several Radford relatives visit Athens and nearby towns. Distinct illnesses and furloughs appear as Dave Jones recovers from pneumonia. The epidemic closures linger and Edwin Higgins transfers from Great Lakes Naval Station to Norfolk Virginia.
Mr and Mrs James Sawyer hosted Sunday guests including Mrs Cash Boudia Mrs W A Wemmer and family friends Madge Doras and Francisa. Mrs Neil Jordan and son and Miss Nellie Jones spent Sunday with Mrs W A Wemmer and Chauncey. Josiah Higgins from Roseville visited briefly and Mrs Bessie Wemmer visited Mrs C H Boudinet amid flu recovery.
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