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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1919

Page

5

Local Social Notes Highlight Regional Getaways and Visits

Mrs Charles Breinig and daughter Virginia return from a multi city visit to Cincinnati Dayton Springfield and St Paris. Families travel to Buckeye Lake and Clarington for outings and reunions with kin. Shouhee Arpee leaves for New York City to study with Percy Grainger before joining Ohio University faculty.

Charles Breinig Ary Virginia Cincinni Dayton Springfield St. Paris Shouhee T. Arpee New York City Percy Grainger Ohio University

Trail party travels by motor with Canaan companion

The field was accompanied by Herb Dowler of Canaan on the trip, a detail noted as the travel companion along the motor journey.

Field Herb Dowler Canaan

Community Meeting At Jackville School House

A community meeting will be held at the Jackville School House Friday evening at 7 30 p m. Several speakers will discuss topics of special interest to rural residents and those in agricultural work.

Jackville

Army recruiting drive to visit Pomeroy and Middleport

Recruiting officer Faschnat from the local army office will visit Pomeroy on August 14 and Middleport on August 15 to secure recruits for various branches of the U S Army.

Faschnat Pomeroy Middleport Uncle’s Army

Fourth biennial John Henry family reunion at Amesville

The John Henry family held its fourth biennial reunion August 7 near Amesville at the Goddard home. About 200 members attended the cafeteria style dinner followed by a program listing oaths, biographies, readings, and a salute to descendants who served in recent wars.

Amesville John Henry W. R. Goddard Chas. Henry America Chapin H. H. Henry Herbert Glazier Goddard Stele Goddard Charles D. Henry Clyde Howard Rainbow Division Clarence Howard Chemical Warfare Fred Martin Aviation William Cox Infantry Haven A. Henry Marine Aviation Ray Henry Regular Army Charles Alden Heavy Artillery Mobile Ordance Dept C. R. Alden Navy Brainard Morris Engineers Clyde O. Gibson Canadian Forestry Corps Dana Owen Frank Adair Medical Reserve Corps Raymond Adair Machine Gun Loring Coe Artillery Department Arthur Glazier Artillery Dept Wilbur Stewart Signal Corps Seargent Herald Z. L. Henry Army Arizona Austin Owen State of Washington John M Hammond Edwin Curtis Marion B. Henry Fred Morrow Army of Occupation Lyle Morrow Raymond Smith Edward Grosvenor Harry 4G. Henry Field Artillery John Goddard Ordnance Dept Dewey M. Goddard Camp Grant Arthur Antle Chas. Orr Base Hospital Paris Robert Burch Treviso Italy Charles Henry J. L. Henry Ruth John H. Dow Henry Lucile Doris Arthur Hickman Perla Florence D. H. Edwards Mary Harold H. A. Matheny W. H. McClain J. A. Marquis Grace Saree D. EB. Marquis Jane Unnera Henry

Extensive guest list from multiple Ohio and nearby states

A long roster of visitors and relations attends a gathering with families headed by Frances and Robert F. Clark of Athens and many others from Ohio Indiana West Virginia and California. The list includes Henrys Knights Aldens Glaziers Coes and Dyar families among many relatives and friends.

Old Fault Finder Promoted Digestive Health

An irritable disposition is linked to indigestion. A man with good digestion is typically good natured. For indigestion or constipation, Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended to strengthen the stomach and promote natural bowels gently.

Hitchcock Threat Spurs Fast Track of Treaty Through Committee

Senator Hitchcock warned that the peace treaty would be fast tracked if the foreign relations committee does not report it soon. The panel met in a stormy session and announced it will begin considering proposed amendments tomorrow.

Washington Hitchcock Foreign Relations Committee

Senators Seek White House Talk on Peace Treaty

Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee press for a White House conference with President Wilson to obtain more details on the peace treaty. They fault the delegation’s disclosures while noting the US urged Article Ten and Germany’s war debt be framed to ease recovery.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee White House Wilson Lansing Britain France Italy United States Germany

Cincinnati Eggs and Toledo Grain Market Prices

Today markets report eggs in Cincinnati with higher prices for fresh gathered eggs and various grades. Toledo grain prices show corn at 2.10 a bushel for No. 2 yellow, oats at 0.82 to 0.83, barley at 1.44, rye at 1.59, plus seed and forage futures for clover, alsike, timothy with multiple contract months.

Toledo CO Alsike Timothy New

Liberty bond quotations report from New York

Liberty bond quotations list several maturities with prices in New York on August 18. First 4s, second 4s, third 4s and fourth 4s values appear alongside 4144 and 414 varieties, plus Victory bonds and a 4 3 3 4 percentage yield note.

New York Liberty Victory

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report

Cattle receipts light and markets strong with prime and choice grades at 14.75 to 16.00, common 11.50 to 12.50, veal calves 21.00 to 22.00. Sheep and lambs show light receipts and firm values with prime wethers 10.50 to 11.00 and good 9.50 to 10.00. Hogs light and active with prime heavy 23.50 to 23.75, mediums 24.00 to 25.00, light workers 23.00 to 23.25, pigs 22.50 to 22.75, roughs 19.00 to 20.25.

Pittsburg

Chicago Produce Market Butter Prices Report

Butter quotes at the Chicago market show Creamery 52 cents, Standards 61 cents, Firsts 49 to 51 percent, Seconds 47 to 48 cents with 5214c listing.

Chicago

Cincinnati cattle market and livestock quotes

Cattle receipts 1,400 in Cincinnati market steady with 50 cent drop. steer shippers quoted at 11.50 to 15.50. Calves up 50 cents to 20.25 20.50. Hogs receipts 4,000. Market steady. good to choice packers and butchers 22.75. Sheep receipts 7,600. market strong with good to choice 9.00 to 10.00. Lambs steady to lower. good to choice 18.25 to 18.50.

Cincinnati

Supplies Sent to Siberia from United States Support Russia Aid

Washington reports supplies are sent to Siberia with most food moving through the American Red Cross. Ships loaded at San Francisco for Vladivostok are believed to involve aid from Admiral Kolchak forces as part of U S efforts. Cooperative Russian societies have recently bought several million dollars worth of war department supplies.

Siberia Washington State Department San Francisco Vladivstock Admiral Kolchak American Red Cross Russia Co-Operative Russian Societies War Department

Mexican bandit hunt advances in Tampico region

An official Mexican dispatch reports federal troops under Col. Jose Castillo pursuing and routing bandits who raided the American ranch El Chocey on the Tampico river. Two hundred cattle and ninety horses stolen from Americans are recovered and to be returned to owners.

Mexico Galveston Tex Tampico Vera Cruz Meade Fierro Col Jose Castillo el Chocey Tampico River

Reds Win Continued Rain Soaks New York Home Finale

In a foggy seventh through ninth inning, Cincinnati pitchers Zimmer man, Dubue and others held New York scoreless as Rousch and Daubert produced hits. Chase hit a timely triple for New York but only one run crossed the plate. Rain began during the bottom of the ninth in New York.

Cincinnati Snyder Rath Doyle Daubert Zimmerman Groh New York Magee McCarty Nehf Neale Burns Kopf Young Dubue Rousch Boyle Kauff Fletcher Chase Rariden Reuther Grob Gonzales Rainden

Score by innings for Reds and Giants in first game

The score by innings shows Cincinnati with a fourth inning surge and New York countering with hits. Batteries were Reuther Rariden Nehf Dubuc and Snyder with umpires Glenn and Emslie.

Cincinnati New York Reuther Rariden Nehf Dubuc Snyder Glenn and Emslie

Cincinnati New York Second Game Lineup Report

Cincinnati and New York held second game lineups with players Cincinnati Salee Wingo and New York Douglas Gonzales. Amps reversed. Attendance reported as 36 000.

Cincinnati-c New York Cincinnati Salee Wingo Douglas Gonzales

Batteries-Vaughn and Killifer Pfeffer and M Wheat

Umpires O Day and Quigley oversee a compact matchup noted for batteries Vaughn Killifer Pfeffer and Wheat as Chicago faces Brooklyn in a brief scene recorded by the paper.

Chicago Brooklyn Vaughn and Killifer Pfeffer M. Wheat O'Day Quigley

Cashier Ousted as Bank Shortage Investigated

In Lorain Ohio directors of City Bank Company demanded the resignation of Walter A. Davies amid a $100,000 shortage tied to the disappearance of assistant cashier W. W. Treble. Bank business was normal today as authorities continue to search for Treble.

Lorain, O City Bank Company Walter A. Davies Davies W. W. Treble Treble

In Memoriam Henrietta Louisa Swartz of Athens County

Memorial notice for Henrietta Louisa Swartz born March 4 1855 in Athens County Ohio and died August 8 1919. Survived by Israel Swartz husband two daughters William McAfee Mrs Bolen two sons Virgil Melzer fourteen grandchildren one sister two brothers. Include church and Red Cross service, and a family card of thanks with prayers and Bible verse.

Henrietta Louisa Swartz George Matilda Stanley Athens County Ohio Israel Swartz William McAfee Bolen Virgil Melzer

Ohio River stages rise and fall at key locations

Ohio river stages report rising at Point Bridge and Herr's Island with Point Pleasant and Parkersburg also moving upward. Davis Island remains steady while Beaver Dam holds at eight feet and Point Pleasant shows a fall.

Pittsburgh Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Belgians rally as strike threat looms after labor congress

A Belgian labor congress announces a general strike call for midnight Sunday if the government does not respond to labor's final appeal. The move reflects mounting tension between workers and authorities in Brussels.

Brussels Labor Congress Belgium

Brantford Acting Mayor Resigns Over Burlesque Show Permit

Acting Mayor Ryerson of Brantford resigns after a burlesque camp was allowed in front of a prominent church, sparking controversy in the Ontario city. The incident centers on local governance and church-affiliated tensions stemming from permit decisions.

Brantford Ontario Ryerson

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