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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1918

Page

3

Nelsonville Notes for Sale Listings

Seven room cottage on Chestnut Street Nelsonville next to J P Reynolds property inquire at 665 Chestnut Street 8 1 6 For Sale 1914 Cadillac in A No 1 running order 3 extra casings 3 extra inner tubes brand new batteries chains tools everything first class will sell cheap this is a real bargain HE SIPPLE 615 Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ohio 8 3 6 For Sale Large double house on W Washington Street splendid location modern improvements Inquire of J E ZELLER 8 6 3

Chestnut St Nelsonville J. P. Reynolds Cadillac HE. Sipple Ohio W. Washington St J. E. Zeller

Ohio University continues continuation summer school

The continuation summer normal school at Ohio University opens with 434 students enrolled. James W. Beck of Coshocton county presides over a new literary society while Dean J. J. Richeson handles duties in the president’s absence. Chapel services are slated for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Ohio University James W. Beck Coshocton County Ellis J. J. Richeson Dean Richeson U. S. and Ohio

Well Known Colored Man Dies in Columbus

Alonzo Thompson aged 53 died at Grant Hospital in Columbus Tuesday. A well known colored resident, he is survived by a wife and several children. Funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev. Westly. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Alonzo Thompson Grant Hospital Columbus Thompson Westly Greenlawn

Woodard Burial Set Tomorrow at Local Church

Funeral services for Amos V Woodard will be held tomorrow at 2 oclock at the Methodist Episcopal Church conducted by Rev Arthur M Mann. A Morris Chapel resident he was widely known in the city and is survived by three daughters two brothers and one sister Elizabeth Woodard of this city is named.

Woodard Methodist Episcopal Church Arthur M. Mann Amos V Woodard Morris Chapel Elizabeth Woodard

Mr. Josiah Hamilton Dies. Funeral Planned

The body of Josiah Hamilton was taken to Stoutsville for funeral services and interment after his death Monday at his daughter Mrs. W. W. Robison’s home.

Hamilton Josiah Hamilton W. W. Robison Stoutsville

Texas guests visit Pritchards and Millfield attendee

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beckler and children from Texas are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pritchard. Miss Bernice Sanders of Millfield is the guest of Miss Bessie Ailes.

Paul Beckler Texas J. S. Pritchard Bernice Sanders Millfield Bessie Ailes

Red Cross Seeks More Volunteers in Nelsonville

Red Cross workers are badly needed to meet the August quota. If the September 1 shipment is to be ready, more women must volunteer during the rest of August at the Nelsonville Red Cross headquarters. Ladies are urged to arrange their schedules to donate at least some time to this important effort.

Red Cross Nelsonville Tus

Son George Cline Sends Pictures From Sunny France

Mr and Mrs Tom Cline learned from their son George who has been in France for some time and enclosed photographs of himself in sunny France confirming his stay abroad and sending family news.

Tom Cline George France

Nelsonville School Reopens Under Professor Rike

The school reopens in Nelsonville on Tuesday September 3 with Professor FE Rike in charge as classes resume.

Nelsonville FE. R. Rike

Funeral Held for Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Edgell

Mr and Mrs Chas Edgell Mrs Ed Betts Miss Gladys Betts and Mrs EP Hoch attended the funeral in Logan yesterday for the Edgells granddaughter the couple's only child and their little granddaughter.

Chas. Edgell Ed Betts Gladys Betts EP. Hoch Logan Harry Edgell

Here’s A Chance To Help Boys At Camp Sherman

Tomorrow Friday flowers jellies canned fruit and fresh fruit are to be sent to the Athens county ward of the hospital at Camp Sherman. Send or bring items to the ladies rest room in the court house for preparation and shipment.

Athens County Camp Sherman Chillicothe Court House

Flag Raising at Millfield Mine No 7 Sunday

A flag raising ceremony is planned at Mine No 7 Millfield on Sunday August 11 at 1 30 p m Speakers will be provided and music by the Ladies Band of Athens. Refreshments will be served on the ground everyone is invited to attend and spread the word.

Millfield Mine No Athens

Deaths From Auto Accidents Rise in Ohio in 1917

Ohio statistics show 617 auto accident deaths in 1917, 0.74 per 1000 machines, up from 412 deaths in 1916, 1.54 per 1000 machines. Other vehicle deaths also climbed from 149 in 1916 to 171 in 1917.

Ohio

Denison Professor Johnson and Willis Controversy Revealed

A long contested exchange outlines Professor W H Johnson of Denison University Granville Ohio and Frank B Willis former Ohio governor and Republican candidate. The letters from 1915 16 criticize munitions shipments to Belgium France and England with Willis defending policy. Resolutions condemn attacks on Johnson and honor his patriotism amid public dispute over wartime stance.

W. H. Johnson Denison University Granville Ohio Frank B. Willis Lusitania New York Times United States Frank B Willis Belgium France England Johnson Willis Germany Mr. Willis Jahnson Otto Professor Johnson Red Cross W. AH. Johnson Eader Willis State Board of Administration Willie-Johnson Republican State Committee Wiliam Cameron Beer Ada Hooseveilt Taft Hughes Harding Root Wilson Beer Sai Wilie Frank M. Hounston Bucyrus Crawford County

The Greek Flag By WM. J. WARRENER

John Tinios of the Athenian Restaurant displays a large Greek flag beside an American ensign for public comparison. The article explains the flag’s nine blue and white stripes, the blue canton with a white cross, the cross’s Greek form, and the crown on the intersection. It notes origins from Otto of Bavaria and Greece’s path to independence and monarchy, plus the colors symbolizing fidelity and purity and the motto My Strength Is My People’s Love.

WM. J. Warrener John Tinios Greece Otto of Bavaria Ali Pasha Lamnina Turkey Adrianople London Great Britain France Russia Otto Louis I Ireland

Paris Turns Night Into Guide for Pedestrians and Cars

In Paris during air raids the city uses rings of magnifying mirrors around columns and lamp posts to reflect any available light. The mirrors aid drivers and pedestrians by guiding them through the darkness.

Paris

Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts Steady Trade

Cincinnati Ohio August 8 market report shows cattle receipts 1600 head with steady trade and shipper prices from 13 to 16.50. Calves maintain stability with 16.50 to 16.75, hogs 4000 head market slow to lower with good packers and butchers paying 19.75, sheep 4600 head steady with 11.50 to 12, lambs slow with 18 to 18.25.

Cincinnati Ohio

Commodity futures quotes from Chicago market page

The report lists corn futures for August at 1.59 dollars per bushel with September at 1.62 and October at 1.64. Oats futures show August at 69 7/8 cents, September at 70 1/4 cents, and October at 20 4/ cents.

Chicago

Commodity price listings from Toledo market notes

Toledo market prices show corn cash at 1.73, oats 6.94, rye 1.57, clover 18. Oct contracts at 16.60 and 16.50 for Dec, alsike 15.10 in Oct, timothy 4.45, Sept 4.85, Oct 4.47 percent.

Alsike Timothy

Pettition for Attachment in Carlton vs Brashear

A petition and affidavit for attachment are filed in the case of Harry J. Carlton against Howard T. Brashear. Carlton alleges he bought a D45-5 Luick car on July 12 1918 from Brashear who claimed ownership but knew the car was stolen from B H Brooks of Columbus. Brooks reclaimed the auto August 7 1918 and Carlton seeks $600 plus interest.

Harry J. Carlton Howard T. Brashear Luick B. H. Brooks Columbus Brooks

Federal Trade Commission urges rail control of meat trade

The FTC advised President Wilson to grant the Railroad Department a monopoly over stock yards branch houses stock cars refrigerator cars icing plants and distribution of meats moving to break the so called packers trust The plan would leave packers with slaughtering and skinning only and reshape transportation storage and distribution authority across the industry

Washington Packers’ Trust Federal Trade Commission Wilson Railroad Department Packers’ “Trust California Canners’ “Trust

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mothers in Testimony

The notice extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a top cough and cold medicine for all ages praising its pleasant taste and safety for children. A Chillicothe testimonial from Wm Scruby says it helped raise three children and warded off croup, with both adults and children liking it. The piece also notes the Powell Creek Coal Company in Nelsonville increased its capital stock from 210 000 to 25 000.

Chamberlain Wm. Scruby Chillicothe Mco Croup Columbus Powell Creek Coal Company Nelsonville

Controversy Over Reallocation and Release of Divisions

The passage notes added moves aim to widen control by occupying better positions and, notably, freeing a sizable number of divisions. This reflects strategic reshuffling within an organization seeking advantages through personnel and unit realignment.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brookfield Creamery Michigan Lake Erie Mascot Nelsonville Wews Son the Union Grocery Campbell William Cameron Beer State Central Committee Ppank M. Houston the Patriotic Union Frank B. Willits Arthur L. Johnson Uoon Arother I. Johnson Earth Frank B. Witte Frank Slueeary Theodore Reeeewok Sara Ney M. E. Thrailkill Frank County Cincinnati Cattle Market Chicago Grain Toledo Grain Toledo Guart Plan New Way The Packers Trust Robert J. Bender M. T. Ellis
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