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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1918
Page
8
The Hobson K and M Railway shop faces overtime driven pay, with skilled foremen earning far less than railroad presidents while workers receive 80 to 150 dollar half month envelopes. Foremen and staff navigate a shift heavy on overtime, prompting rumored resignations and job moves as management adapts.
A Chester scout meeting Saturday evening formed a new Boy Scouts troop with twenty members. Charlies Kimes was elected Scout Master and is expected to expand membership, aiming to make Chester troop second to none in the county.
A group of Camp Sherman soldiers on their way home for a short visit had a rollover on a hill near Vinton when steering gear failed. Charles Mc Masters drove and John Greathouse, Bug Mitchell, Pat Riser, and Art Smith were occupants. None were injured and all returned to Camp Sherman Sunday evening.
J E Lyons superintendent of the K and M Ry pushes eliminating express matters from southbound No 2 due to delays. He argues stops from Columbus south hinder schedule time and that expressage to Middleport not reaching Pomeroy. Ice cream makers at Columbus and Athens oppose the plan citing large daily shipments. No 2 remains an important north mail train and would not be affected.
Harve Jones, who has been occupying the Maddy property in the second ward, has purchased the residence.
Foreign workers at the Upper Essex mine in Thomas Fork faced potential dismissal unless they pursued American citizenship. Judge A P Miller and Sheriff Jake Hartenbach intervened to calm tensions and encourage naturalization. Italians cited wartime loyalties as reasons against immediate papers, but many workers began applications, ending the dispute.
A brief fragment notes Capt A A Adams and his wife related to a social or civic notice. Details are unavailable in the readable text. Further context required for a precise headline and summary.
Steamer Champion tours Charleston this week with Capt Dor De Wolf replacing Capt Adams. Residents from Middleport and surrounding areas report short trips and homelands from motor journeys to Detroit and Columbus. The Meigs county Democratic committee meets in Columbus as Pearl Pease returns home honorably discharged. A funeral is held for Emory Brickles, two months old. Rebekah Lodge plans a picnic at Joe Jenkinson's.
The Russian Simon Charamoor jailed for disloyal remarks was taken to Camp Sherman by Sheriff Hartenbach this morning to face a military court martial after enrollment in the service. Members plan to meet on Court Street at 9 A M with conveyances to the fair grounds.
The funeral for Michael Woode was held at Sumner with remains taken there for morning service at 10 o'clock officiated by Rev Betz. The vague text notes the remains were transported to Sumner for the rite.
The obituary notes they were quietly laid to rest beside those of his wife, signaling a small family burial nearby. The tone preserves restraint while marking the intimate farewell.
Harvey Fowler and Miss Lucy Ervin wed at Rev Summel's Methodist church home in Columbus. The couple are known in Pomeroy and Middleport and a wedding supper was hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Hamilton of Denmead Ave. Private aqwler is due to depart with his regiment for France soon.
Meigs County residents are urged to participate in a county wide Red Cross drive. officials stress not to wait until the week of September 23 to donate and help support relief efforts.
The speaker stresses joining the Red Cross without delay, declaring there is no better time than now to enlist. The message emphasizes urgency and commitment to the humanitarian cause.
Mayor Shumaker of Parkersburg, who represents naval officers, says he has all necessary blanks for the enlistment of women yeomen and will provide info to Meigs county women. Many local teachers and graduates from Pomeroy and Middleport have sought details, showing strong interest in the program.
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