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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1918

Page

5

Social News From Albany and Columbus Plans

Mr Floyd Fought of Albany attends the State Canners Association in Columbus. Mrs Clarence Kyle returns from Columbus. Miss Aldene Roach guest at a Deshler dinner in Columbus. Mr and Mrs James Robey travel to Columbus for Charles Robey's funeral. Mrs Owen Meredith visits relatives in Glouster. The McCoy family recovers from influenza as Private Harold Shively is discharged and visiting kin. Captain Harold Shively, 318th Infantry, 80th Division, served in France and now holds first lieutenant rank.

Floyd Fought Albany State Canners Association Columbus Aldene Roach Deshler Owen Meredith Glouster Fred H. McCoy Harold Shively Camp Taylor C. M. Gill Earl C. Shively Gill Fort Benjamin Harrison Shively France

Border family among sick list and local visits

Many local residents are mentioned visiting relatives and sick list notes. Mr. H H Border's family are on the illness list while Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mingus of Millfield visited Mrs. Lottie Cannon in Rockbridge.

Vrvwv Tvuwe H. H. Border Herbert Mingus Millfield Lottie Cannon Lorenzo Shaffer Rockbridge Shaffer D. M. Sawyer John Bescoe Lucy Alf Carr Quince Bescoe Nyle Cannon Jacksonville Fred Foss Sam Nelsonville

Taylor Ridge Social News Roundup

Mr. and Mrs Burt Lowery attended their niece funeral at Hollister last Saturday. The school resumed Monday after a two month closure. Carl Welling Vernice Welling and Wilburt Morison visited Murray City to spend the day with Thomas Ward. Martha Morgan visited her son and daughter in law Charles Morgan Corning for a few days. P H Wilcke and son Harvey made a business trip to Glouster Monday. Roland Mulpas called on friends Jacksonville recently. Leo Lemoine spent a day with Mrs Harry Leek Greens. Bert Judson called on friends Red Town Sunday evening. Vern Willeke spent Saturday evening with friends Trimble.

Burt Lowery Hollister Carl Welling Vernice Welling Wilburt Morison Murray City Thomas Ward Martha Morgan Charles Morgan Corning P. H. Wilcke Harvey Glouster Roland Mulpas Jacksonville Leo Lemoine Harry Leek Greenson Bert Judson Red Town Vern Willeke Trimble

Appointment of Anna May Woodard as Administratrix

Anna May Woodard appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of James W. Woods of Athens County Ohio. Estate closed. Dated December 10 1918 judge H T Phillips probate judge.

Anna May Woodard James W. Woods Athens County Ohio H. T. Phillips Said County

Hay Market Prices in Columbus Timely Report

In Columbus hay market on December 10, No. 1 timothy baled 27 dollars, No. 2 timothy 26 dollars, No. 3 timothy 25 dollars, No. 1 clover mixed 25 dollars. Data straw 8 dollars and rye straw 12 dollars.

Columbus Timothy

Britain to safeguard navy while backing league drive

Winston Churchill asserts in the Glasgow Post that Britain will press for a strong league of nations but will not replace naval strength with it. He emphasizes Britain's unique global position and that national safety and daily sustenance depend on sea power.

London Great Britain League of Nations Winston Spencer Churchill Glasgow Post Churchhill Great Brittain Mr. Churchill

Life in Tobolsk for the Romanoffs a frugal exile

The former imperial family of Russia lives in a brick house with 14 sparsely furnished rooms in Tobolsk. Nicholas Romanoff and his wife endure a strict, minimalist routine, guarded by soldiers, with occasional cathedral visits and weekly baths. Alexandra resents censorship of letters, while daughters Olga Marie and Alexis pursue nursing and typing to aid their father’s memoirs.

Paria Tobolsk Romanoff Exetar Nicholas Romanoff Cathedral of the Annunciation Count Frederiks General Voyekov Voyekov Crimea Repubiic Alexandra Na«fischkine Alex Czarevitch Prince Alexis Alloscha Olga Siberia Grand Duchess Marie Ele Ele Wears the Undies Uniform of A Colonel of the Prevbuajent Puta Alf

Influenza Affects Kingsville Residents Across Town

In Kingsville, residents are sick with influenza with several cases reported as mildly improved. Local social visits occurred as Mr Walter King traveled to Athens for business, while Mr and Mrs Douglas Hudnall hosted and visited Snowville residents. Ken neth Cheadle and his mother also traveled to Albany for business. The Hudnalls and Jeffersons hosted Hobson guests and Clare Tewksbury and family visited Douglas Hudnall.

Walter King Athens Douglas Hudnall Howard Welch Snowville Billie Cheadle Kenneth Albany Jake Betz Hobson Lewis Jefferson Clare Tewksbury William Hudnall

Funeral Arrangements for Mrs. Bessie Cline Jones In Athens

The funeral party for Mrs. Bessie Cline Jones arrives in Athens this evening and will be taken to the home of her cousin Mr Harry Mexinstry at 107 East State Street. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 9 to 11 30 o'clock.

Bessie Cline Jones Athens Salem Harry Mexinstry East State Street

Infant Floyd Taylor Died of Pneumonia After Influenza

NEW MARSHFIELD December 10 Floyd Taylor seven months old son of Mr and Mrs William Taylor of near Carbondale died at home Monday evening at 9 30 o clock of pneumonia following influenza Besides the parents he is survived by two brothers Pearl six and William three Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev Franks Burial will be in Brooks cemetery

New Marshfield Floyd Taylor William Taylor Carbondale Pearl William Franks Brooks Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Semons announced

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Semons will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Tribe on Central Avenue. Burial will be at Stewart.

Elizabeth Semons Clifford Tribe Central Avenue Stewart

Charles Robey Dies in Columbus of Bronchial Pneumonia

Charles Robey died last evening at 6 80 o clock at his home in Columbus from bronchial pneumonia. Word came to his brother James Robey of West Washington street. Funeral services will be held in Columbus Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

James Robey West Washington Street Columbus Charles Robey

Athens County Farmers Buy Tractors for War Production

Ohio farmers now own 4279 tractors up from 2841 last year as Secretary Shaw reports a census. The tractor drive, backed by Governor Cox the board of agriculture and Ohio State University, added 1988 new units and boosted total farming capacity in counties including Athens 28 Muskingum 80 Meigs 12 Guernsey 12 and others.

Ohio N. BR. Shaw Cox Board of Agriculture Ohio State University Southeastern Athens Guernsey Hocking Meigs Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry Vinton Washington

Second Growth Oats In Open Fall and Winter

Mr. L. A. Ruth of Lodi displayed a remarkably vigorous second growth of oats with stalks up to five feet and green blades. The seed blown into his garden last summer produced a second growth in one season, reflecting the unusually open fall and winter of 1918. He notes that December 10, 1917, saw ten below zero temperatures, a stark contrast to this year's milder conditions.

L. A. Ruth Lodi Mr. Ruth

Returning Soldier Shot At Louisville Office

Raymond Embrey prominent insurance man recently returned from Ft Oglethorpe was shot and perhaps fatally wounded at the door of his office in the Starks building. Police say the shooting was caused by a domestic dispute with a relative involving a building contractor. An unrelated line notes a Sweden animal census reporting horses.

Louisville Ky Raymond Embrey Ft. Oglethorpe Starks Burch

Nurse Miss Mary Larson Taken From Camp Sherman To Chillicothe

Miss Mary Larson a nurse from Camp Sherman who attended the 8 A T and 8 N boys at OMO University fell ill with influenza and was placed on the Newsom Walburn ambulance and sent to Chillicothe for treatment.

Mary Larson Camp Sherman OMO University Newsom-Walburn Chillicothe

McAdoo seeks year extension for Allied loans

Secretary McAdoo asked Congress to allow continuation of Allied loans for one year after the war to finance food and reconstruction in the United States. No new appropriations requested, but he proposed extending about 1.6 billion of the 10 billion Allied loan fund. He urged wartime credits be usable for postwar needs with flexible terms.

Washington Congress McAdoo United States

Wartime Navy expands to man 1800 ships and training

Washington reports a wartime surge in naval personnel from 56 000 to nearly 600 000 to crew 1800 vessels replacing 16 ships. Rear Admiral Leigh C Palmer notes all ships have full crews plus excess for training new drafts. Navy also outfits armed guards and radio crews for merchant ships in transatlantic service. An Illinois railroad adds a derrick car capable of 25 ton loads at 86 feet reach.

Washington Leigh C. Palmer Bureau of Navigation

No Chair for Wilson at the Peace Table

President Wilson may be represented at the peace conference by delegates while he stays nearby in Washington style, aiming for open procedures with press access but recognizing necessary secrecy. Miss Margaret Wilson entertained American soldiers at St Nazaire ahead of homeward sail.

Wilson George Washington Clemenceau France Senate Washington Peace Congress Miss Wilson Paris Margaret Wilson President Wilson St. Nazaire

Food conditions rise in Finland and northern Russia

Washington reports food conditions in Finland and northern Russia growing more serious. There has been no bread distribution from Helsingfors regular stations for 10 days and several other Finnish ports are reported practically without bread.

Washington Finland Russia Helsingfora

Miss Hettie Hooper Recovers From Illness at Aloutser

Miss Hettie Hooper is recovering from a three weeks illness. Miss Ruth Powell was the Sunday guest of friends here. Mr and Mrs Ben Hooper had as their guests Sunday Fred Hooper and sons Fred Jr Franklin and daughter Eloise of Trimble.

Hettie Hooper Ruth Powell Ben Hooper Fred Hooper Fred Jr Franklin Eloise Trimble

Influenza Outbreak Reported in Paraguay

The state department said a violent influenza outbreak was reported in Paraguay with 250 cases in Asuncion.

Washington eDc Paraguay State Department Asuncion

Islington Woman Dies by Self Harm Aboard Pneumonia Case

London December 10 Islington reports a peculiar death by suicide a woman swallowed three table knives one knife found in her stomach and two in the pleura She was suffering from pneumonia and underlying illness details indicate a rare self destructive act in a hospital or home setting reported by local authorities.

London Islington

Wilson Named Honorary Faculty at Cracovia University

Bwisa states today that Wilson is appointed as a member of the University of Cracovia faculty in an honorary capacity. The announcement confirms his status as an honorary professor with no change in salary or duties.

Washington Wilson University of Cracovia Bwisa

Hungarian Premier Karolyii Attempted Suicide

Count Karolyii, Hungary’s premier, reportedly attempted suicide on Sunday, according to a Budapest dispatch received in Amsterdam. He was said to be despondent over Hungary's political situation.

Amsterdam Karolyi Budapest Hungary

Agency Record Established in Ohio War Savings Drive

Lima and Delphos agencies forward twenty applications to state headquarters of the Ohio War Savings committee. Fifteen applications from Lima and ten from Delphos, the report notes, forming an agency record for Ohio. The note mentions Spain and Portugal producing 70 percent of the world cork.

Lima, CO United States War Savings Allen County Ohio War Savings Committee Lima Delphos Ohio Spain Portugal

Pittsburg Markets Cattle Veal and Hogs Report

Cattle veal calves bring 19.00 to 20.00. Sheep and lambs include 20 car receipts with prime wethers at 9.00 to 9.75 and lambs from 9.00 to 15.00. Hogs receipts total 85 cars including hold overs.

Pittsburg

Cincinnati Market Cattle Hogs Calves Report

Cattle receipts 1000, market slow, shippers unchanged. Calves market slow with extra 18.25 and 15.50. Hogs receipts 6000, leftovers good. choice packers and butchers at 17.30.

Cincinnati

Market Quotes for corn oats pork futures

Chicago on December 10 reports futures prices for corn oats pork. Corn values for December January February and March range from 1.34 to 1.30 percent. oats offer December to March around 73 percent to 72 percent. pork shows January at 48.75 and March at 44.85.

Chicago

Grain prices and futures report from Toledo market

The Toledo market notes cash and futures for corn oats barley clover alsike timothy with December and March quotations. Prices show corn at 1.40, oats 76 to 77 cents, clover around 24.60 to 25.00, timothy values near 5.05 to 6.00, and alfalfa-like grasses listed with December and March figures.

Firestone Cassage Capital N Fisk N Miller N Fisk Fisk Smooth U. & Asco McGraw Toledo Alsike Timothy New

Assignee Named for John C Hewitt in Athens County Ohio

Notice states Marion P. Totman named and qualified as assignee of John C. Hewitt in Athens County Ohio. Dated December 10, 1980.

John C. Hewitt Athens County Ohio Marion PF. Totman

Wilson Sister Travels from Ohio to Seattle Visit

Misa Alice Wilson, sister of B. L. Wilson of New Marshfield, ended a visit with relatives in Athens County and left yesterday for her Seattle home. She will briefly stop in Greensburg Indiana to see her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W W Dixon.

Misa Alice Wilson B. L. Wilson New Marshfield Athens County Seattle Wash Greensburg Ind W. W. Dixon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Social News Clarence Kyle Mrs. G. KE. Kyle Canton Rex B. Kyle The Daughters of America Oregon Ridge Taylor Ridge England Sone Eee Kingsville Semons Sweden Lostro Standard Madoo Alouster News Cincinnati Cattle Market Chicago Grain Toledo Grain
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