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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1919

Page

5

Local Notes from Athens and Cleveland

The King s Herald plans a Sunday meeting at 1 PM at First M B Church in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs James R Hoisington of Judge Wood road announce the birth of daughter Ruth Caroline on Thursday January 30. Mr C Weber Looks from Columbus newspapers visits Athens to handle business, hosted by his uncle Charles Weber and family.

James R. Hoisington Judge Wood Far Ruth Caroline C. Weber Columbus Athens Charles Weber

Mrs Biddle Leaves for Lewistown After Six Months Here

Mrs A C Biddle and her daughters Margaret and Melissa depart for Lewistown Montana after a six month stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Geo B Allen of Hebbardsville. John Meade demobilized from Camp Sherman Chillicothe visits sister Mrs J J Sweeney on Madison Avenue before returning to Canaanville. He has been stationed at Sheridan Tl.

A. C. Biddle Margaret Melissa Lewistown Montana Geo. B. Allen Hebbardsville John Meade Camp Sherman Chillicothe J. J. Sweeney Madison Avenue Canaanville Sheridan, Tl

Notable local returns and transfers after service

Navy radio man George W. Robey, released from active duty in Minneapolis, visits his parents in town before returning to Cleveland to resume work at the Federal Reserve Bank. Cleveland official John Goldsworthy, en route home after a death in his family, stays with Representative Henry A. Hetch. Lulu Barnhill of Guysville heads to Belmont County to teach in Barnesville schools, closed since December due to influenza. Paul Wetherholt arrives from Camp Eustis and heads to Gallipolis to resume studies at Ohio University. Coach Russell Rupp of Pittsburg returns to Athens High School as athletic director after service and training at Camp Hancock and a motor transport unit.

George W. Robey Navy Minneapolis J. W. Robey Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank John Goldsworthy Henry A. Hetch Glouster Goldsworthy Cleveland Trust Co Lulu Barnhill Guysville R. D Athens Belmont County Barnesville Paul Wetherholt Camp Eustis Gallipolis Ohio University Russell Rupp Pittsburg Athens High School Rupp Camp Hancock Gai

Music Club hosts large attendance at Ness evening

Miss Ness led a Woman's Music Club gathering at University Terrace with full attendance. The club joins Ohio Federation of Music Clubs. Helen McKay will direct the chorus next week. The program featured music by McDowell and Stephens, with papers and vocal and piano solos from members including Miss Ness, Miss Garber, and Elma Starr.

Ness University Terrace C. C. Millikan Carmen Church Woman's Music Club Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Club Chorul Helen McKay Welle Edward M. McDowell Henry Ward Stephens McDowell Mae Poston Heine Miss Ness Miss Garber Miss Arpee Elma Starr Miss Ruggles Charles Terry Clara Bowser

Grand Officer Visit From Pi Beta Phi Chapter

Grand View president of Pi Beta Phi sisterhood Anna Nickerson of Malden Masa visited the local chapter this afternoon. The gathering ran from 2 p m into the early evening.

Mre Anna Nickerson Malden Masa Grand View Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Understanding Astigmatism The Eye Shape Error

Astigmatism is a common vision error caused by an abnormal eye shape. It prevents proper light focusing and is relieved by glasses. Uncorrected astigmatism leads to headaches and other issues. Detection and correction are possible through eye care.

Ohio Alpha hosts Cooky Shine for honor guest

At Ohio University West Wing chapter hall a Cooky Shine honors Mrs. Nickerson hosted by the sororities. The evening follows a 4 o'clock reception from 2 to 4 for Mrs. Alston Ellis, a patroness, with guests consisting of sorority members from Ohio University.

Alston Ellis Ohio University Nickerson The Ohio Alpha West Wing

Lone Star Dietz Indicted for False Draft Registration

Spokane report says Lone Star Dietz, former Carlisle star and coach at Washington State College and Maryland, was indicted by a federal grand jury for false registration under the draft. Dietz, appearing in Los Angeles, denied the charge, claiming possible record mixups with Wisconsin relatives and citing Indian lineage questions.

Spokane Wash Dietz Washington State College Maryland Dietz Onte Carlisle Baraboo Wis Los Angeles Someody William “Lonestar Pine Ridge Dakota Carisle Diets Wisconsin

Wounded Chip Yanks Arrive From Hoboken Camp Sherman

Thirty two wounded Chip Yanks arrived at Camp Sherman from Hoboken New Jersey after weeks in a hospital. The group includes Otto Harping Dayton Harry Ailen Shidyside Lloyd Harris Whitehouse Estel Uiseals and many others with addresses in Cleveland Canton Mentor Youngstown Toledo Elyria Painesville and more. No litter cases were reported.

Camp Sherman Hoboken N. J Otto Harping Dayton Harry Ailen Shidyside Lloyd Harris Whitehouse Estel Uiseals Shale Avenue Cleveland Waltershur Oatwood Drive Clevalind Macron Knoehily Knoehily, $Caman; Loo Rek Kerr Janes M. Stoney Liverpool Flton Jones Minerva Sanfords A. Jaanson Mount Washington Station Cimemnati Frurmks Hsinezan Sarahsville Walter Blanchard Canton Leo Traxler Mentor Julian Klement Lorain Avenue John A. Frantner Ralph D. Cunningham Alger Cecil Osborne

Explosion Kills Many Prisoners and Soldiers in France

An ammunition train exploded between Aubange and Longwy killing sixty German prisoners, three French soldiers, and an American soldier. Longwy sits near Verdun in the Iron Basin. Aubange lies across the border in Belgium, four miles northeast of Longwy.

Paris Aubange Longwy Verdun Belgium

Southeastern Europe threatens world peace over new annexation push

United Press dispatch from New York reports a fresh complication in settling small nationalities' self determination as Hungary seeks to join Yugoslavia. The Adriatic coast would become the main link to the outside world, with Yugoslavia holding the Adriatic port that does not belong to Italy.

United Press New York Europe Hungary Jugo-Slavia Adriatic Italy

Hungary Eyes Union with Jugo-Slavia for Access to Sea

The article argues that Hungary would gain major benefits from a union with Jugo-Slavia to secure a coastal strip and control of Fiume port as a route to the sea. It notes the peace conference may internationalize the port and that Hungarians fear development is hampered without sovereign access to a coastline. The Jugoslavs also seek expansion, making the potential union mutually advantageous.

Hungary Jugo-Blavia Fiume Jugo Slavia Jugo-Slava

Southeastern Europe faces potential crisis over union talks

The discussion notes a possible union with Hungary influencing alliances and seniority recognition, warning that a confederation could alarm Italy. It suggests Rome may seek a central state to share influence on the Adriatic, threatening Italy’s paramountcy and signaling a seriousness crisis in the region.

Ering Hungary Italy Europe

Great Nations Push Immediate Russia Troop Withdrawals

Paris February 1 United States and Great Britain propose immediate withdrawal of all allied troops from Russia to enable a joint center conference with Lenin and Tchitcherin. Britain plans recall by March. France weighing the proposal as Lenine and Tchitcherin appear amenable to talks once troops depart.

United Press Paris United Ataw Great Britain France Russia Lenine Tchitcherin Prinkipal United States Archangel Associated Powers

Secret price fixing meetings criticized in senate ag committee

Washington February 1 criticism rose in the senate agricultural committee over secret price fixing talks between the food administration and packers. W A Glasgow testified the meetings were open, while Senator France argued that evidence shows covert meetings followed by price announcements. The debate touched on public information and perceived government conduct.

Washington Food Administration Senate Agricultural Committee W. A. Glasgow The France Glasgow Grenna

Miners Say No Official Backing for Suspect in Trial

Secretary John Wrykoff of United Mine Workers Sugar Creek Mine No 210 said the local did not officially support Warren Reush Jr in the trial this week. Town rumors claimed mining support for the accused. officials stated no formal action was taken despite many miners backing Roush.

John Wrykoff United Mine Workers Union Sugar Creek Mine No. 210 Warren Reush, Jr Roush

Mild weather could hasten lake trade and coal output

Mild weather in recent weeks may start the lake coal season earlier than usual, possibly opening shipments within weeks. Some lake freight boats are already in operation while mine activity remains light with many plants idle. Rumors of policy shifts under the government price cap touch coal prices and a Detroit sale at two dollars per ton fuels speculation on future market moves.

Athens County Millfield Canaanville Odoc Garfield Detroit

Japs to Demand Action at Big meet in Rio

Japanese statesmen and publicists plan a mass meeting to urge the League of Nations to abolish all race discriminations. About forty members of both houses of the Japanese diet met with other politicians and publicists.

Rio League of Nations

U.S. Weighs Pullout as Archangel Force Shrinks

Washington reports the United States has about five thousand troops in the Archangel region and between seven thousand and thirty thousand in Siberia. Negotiations with Russia occur in Paris while War Department officials press for withdrawal from Archangel.

Washington United States Archangel Iberia Russia Paris War Department

Groundhog predicts short February chill in city chatter

Citizens discuss a time-honored weather forecast as a groundhog’s shadow rumor circulates while storms and slushy snow sweep the streets. Skeptics warn of extended winter, but bets favor a brief February setback with limited bad weather ahead.

Church Activities and Local Visits Noted in Columbus

The Junior Misses Pearl and Imo Wood entertain M. B Senior tonight while February 4 brings a Ladies Aid play at the M. B church. Mr. Karl Wrd is hospitalized in Charleston W Va. Visitors peak in Columbus over the weekend as the King’s Heralds plan a Sunday meeting and a lunch closes early week.

Serail Eee M. B Pearl Imo Woodgerd Columbus Karl Wrd McMillan Charleston W. Va Ladies Aid King’s Heralds

Walter L Rayfield Wins Victoria Cross for Valor

Private Walter L Rayfield of this city enlisted with a Canadian regiment after war began. He earned the Victoria Cross by rushing a trench, bayoneting two enemies, capturing ten, and swimming through a group of eighty Germans to seize them all. He then dashed on through heavy fire.

Scottie Walter L. Rayfield

Hay Market Prices in Columbus on January 31

Report from Hay Market in Columbus lists No. 1 timothy at 27 dollars per bale, No. 2 timothy 836, No. 3 othy 26, No. 1 clover mixed 27, No. 2 clover 23, No. 1 light mixed 37, No. 2 light mixed 26, oats straw 0.60, rye straw 11.50.

Columbus Timothy

Egg and Live Poultry Prices Listed in Market Brief

The notice lists egg prices for weak and prime firsts at 80 cents per dozen, firsts 46 cents, ordinary firsts 43 cents, with live poultry rates for various weights and types including fowls, broilers, roasting chickens, and turkeys, plus hens and old toms priced per pound.

Cincinnati cattle market report shows steady butchers and higher prices

Parma and Cincinnati market notes indicate cattle and butchers steady with extra $26.00 per head in early February. The report lists cattion and persiens as steady entries with price movements noted.

Cincinnati Parma Persiens

Chicago Produce Market Prices Report

Chicago price rundown notes 40c for KE cheese twins 20 percent and young America poultry at 2Te with market activity and trends across items.

Chicago Young

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices Record Midweek Totals

Market page lists cattle calves veal and hog prices with several lots and receipts. Prices shown include various weights and categories such as 846, 7.00, 11.00, 18.35, 18.26, 18.00, 18.20, 16.00, 16.25, 16.00, 16.65, and 12.50, reflecting mixed farm stock quotes from Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Pittse

Market Prices Across Various Meats and Livestock

The report lists mixed market figures for beef and pork products, with packing prices, butchers rates, and stockers costs. It notes higher overall market activity, including prices for cows, calves, sheep receipts, wool, and lambs, alongside fluctuating figures across categories.

Oil price quotes across several towns in Illinois Indiana and Ohio

The report lists crude oil prices by location with Princeton Indiana Wooster and Lima areas showing values from 2.28 to 2.68 dollars per barrel. Standout figures include South Lima at 2.46 and Wooster at 2.68.

Illinois Princeton North Lima South Lima Indiana Wooster Plymouth

Market Prices Reported for Grains And Dairy

Corn and oats offered with cash bids at 1.30 and 0.60 to 0.61. Barley at 0.99. Clover seed cash and February at 324.00 and March 23.25. Alsike March 17.00. Timothy old cash 4.75 new cash 4.85 February 4.95 March 4.92. Butter creamery 61. Eggs selects 56 to 58 cents.

Alsike Timothy

Soldiers Patrol Glasgow Streets After Rioting

Glasgow February 1 thousands of soldiers with fixed bayonets and shrapnel helmets patrolled the city today after last night’s shipyard workers strike related rioting. Reserve forces stood by as officials reported thirty four civilians and nineteen policemen injured in the disturbance.

Glasgow

London Ground Workers Threaten General Strike

Threats of a general strike in London were heard today as ground workers demand an eight hour day and warned they would tie up all the subways unless their demands are granted.

London

Record of a Missed Court Appearance in Fire Sale Case

A court notes the absence of Mrs It in a case involving active sale of fire related goods. The defendant did not attend as herias was issued and the matter was expected to drag through several hours into the late afternoon.

Herias

Great Flyer Fuock Heads to America From Paris

Paris dispatch reports Rene Fuock, hailed as a top French ace, preparing to depart for America. The famed flyer, celebrated for his wartime exploits, will undertake new duties stateside.

Paris Rene Fuock Will Beay America

Representative Steenerson Warns on Wheat Price

Minnesota congressman Steenerson told the House that wheat price manipulation by financial interests threatens the 2.26 dollar a bushel level for farmers nationwide. The statement frames a debate over market forces and farmer income in Washington.

Washington Steenerson Minnesota

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