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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
2
A lost wallet or pocketbook containing Ford auto receipts in the name of H. C. Boler, with an address inside and $7 or $8 in cash. Located near Riverside or Walnut Street in Nelsonville. Call the office or Bell Phone 404W-2 for details.
The executive committee of the Nelsonville unit Womans' Committee Council of National Defense met at the YMCA Friday evening. Departments of Work will organize at once and soon every Nelsonville woman will be enrolled. Florence Horton named vice chairman to succeed Mrs. R. resigned. Florence Parks, secretary of convention, will head Publicity.
A string of local residents and their relatives traveled or planned trips this weekend. Mr and Mrs B J Cable and others visited Columbus and New York before France bound travel. Several guests occupied Athens and Leban on Ohio with relatives from Logan Racine and Columbus.
William Lohmeir is commissioned first lieutenant and will depart Nelsonville on August 27 to report for duty at Camp Gordon Georgia. He is the second son of Mrs Clera Stoffers of Hollister and previously served six years in the U S Army.
In the Philippines the conductor on the traction line is described as living at 184 West Columbus Street. He has a brother stationed at Fort Hancock, New Jersey, highlighting family connections across distant locales.
Mrs Ed Crouse and Mrs C Dugan hosted a Home Missionary Society gathering at the former home on Jefferson Street for ladies of the Methodist Church.
Mrs Julius Fisher led a well prepared program while Mrs Vita Devore conducted the devotional service. Papers by Mrs Francis Locie and Mrs Robert Hickman were read. A social hour with light refreshments followed. Miss Lucile Verity visited Miss Lillian Brown in Athens. W L Galvin returned to Pittsburg after visiting his father T C Galvin and family.
Mose Wolta James Smith George Barber and John Spencer were arrested for poker disturbances and arraigned before Mayor Wells Woltz who waived preliminaries and was held to a 200 dollar bond. Other participants face arraignment today and Monday. Miss Mabel Verity returns from Utley Ohio while Miss Mayme Keplar enjoys a vacation at Cedar Point Cleveland and Columbus.
Mrs W Cagewell of Andrews Indiana endorses Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy calling it the best medicine for diarrhoea and bowel trouble. She notes her mother used it for years and still keeps it in the house.
Letters from Dr and Mrs Merwin now in eastern Pennsylvania report Captain Merwin, U S Army, has stomach trouble and is in a Philadelphia hospital for special treatment. He was moved from Camp Sherman to Camp Crane near Allentown with Mrs Merwin and daughter Margaret. letters say the illness is not serious.
In Amsterdam on Aug 24, reports note German women facing material shortages dye yellow sunblind fabric blue to craft skirts and coats. The scarcity drives improvised fashion as necessity governs invention in wartime.
Three Marines were killed and one wounded in a clash with bandits in Geibo Province Santo Domingo on August 13. Headquarters said a great number of bandits were killed or captured.
Washington August 24 The government lost 300 million dollars in the operation of the National Railroad in the first six months of federal control. The Interstate Commerce Commission released figures showing the net operating income of 180 large lines under federal control at 151,657,111 dollars.
Homer Love of Chauncey Ohio died Friday at his Ellis avenue home after a Illness of Brights disease. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM from the Methodist Church with Rev W H Arthur and Rev C E Howard officiating. Burial in Nye cemetery. Survived by wife daughter Ruby son Carl and a large family including siblings in Chauncey Modoc Pomeroy Ceva Atlanta and Nelsonville. He had lived in Chauncey sixteen years and was a member of the Methodist Church and the I O F Lodge which will conduct the funeral.
In Washington on August 24 the Senate expressed sharp criticism of the navy and Secretary Daniels for not stopping the German pirate raider Triumph off the U S coast. Senator McCumber of North Dakota demanded an explanation of why the navy could not halt a small trawler moving ten to twelve knots from wreaking havoc on American fishing fleets.
A historic note claims platinum is ultra ductile enough to draw a wire 1,800 miles long from a single Troy ounce of the metal. The claim highlights platinum's exceptional malleability and endurance as a durable material.
Cincinnati Ohio August 24 cattle receipts 800 head shippers 13 to 16.50 calves market steady to 17.75 hogs receipts 8200 head market slow to lower good choice packers and butchers 19.70 sheep receipts 2400 head extra unchanged
Pittsburg Pa August 24 market unchanged for sheep and lambs hogs receipts 10 cars market lower prime heavy 19.75 to 20 dollars 20 cents medium 20.25 to 20.50 dollars heavy yorkers 20.25 to 20.50 dollars night yorkers 19.75 to 20.50 dollars pigs 19.75 to 20.60 dollars roughs 15.50 to 17.50 dollars stays 13 to 13.50 dollars.
Toledo Ohio reports cash prices for corn oats rye and hay forage. Corn cash 1.78 per bushel. Oats 0.70. Rye 1.64. Clover Oct 17.50 Dec 17.40. Alsike Oct 15.45 Dec 15.60. Timoth y 4.50 Sept Oct Dec and April 4.90 per unit.
Chicago prices on August 24 show corn for August at 1.57 percent, September 1.68 percent, October 1.60 percent. Oats rise with August 0.70, September 0.70, October 0.70. Pork futures listed for September 43.75 and October 43.95.
Athens County Teachers Institute ends a weeklong program at noon Friday to allow travel and fair visits. Officers re-elected and resolutions praised instructors, administration, and contributing musicians. The group urged better pay, funding, and education policy amid rising living costs. Committee members Nelle Pickering Guy Dinsmoore Daisy Irene Herrold signed off.
A coal miners article argues worker efficiency is hindered by management failures and equipment shortages. It cites water-filled workings, broken machinery, delayed repairs, scarce cars, and air pollution as causes, urging blame to target slothful practices and to support loyal miners.
Having sold my farm I will offer at public auction at my residence two miles west of Athens on the B and O 8 S W A R. The sale includes two black mares, five milch cows, six head of young cattle, one broad sow, seven head of shoats, six head of pigs, farm wagon, one horse wagon, buggy, mowing machine, hay rake, hay ladder, harrow, Oliver plow, harness sets, six acres of corn, six tons of hay, cider mill, cutting box, grindstone, sled, saddle and household goods. Terms and sale start time to be announced. Refreshments served. ED HOWARD.
Eye care ad emphasizes ongoing strain on eyes during work and play. It touts in house eye examinations and on site glasses fitting, offering scientifically fitted lenses for individual needs, all under one roof at one price.
Two pigeons found at the home of Mrs. Florence R. Humphrey in Coolville wear leg bands with letters and numbers. They arrived August 22 and will be cared for until identified.
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