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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1919

Page

5

McMorrow Guests Visit Dexter Social Evening

Mr and Mrs William McMorrow Jr of Columbus are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs A L Vonschmltz in Dexter. Martzolff Class No 12 meets this evening at the First M E Church parlors with activity planned. Clyde C Bose of Parkersburg WV, head of W National Woolen Mills, was a business visitor in Athens yesterday.

William McMorrow Jr Columbus A. L. Vonschmltz Dexter Martzolff M. E Clyde C. Bose Parkersburg W. Va W National Woolen Mills Athens

Mrs P Linscott Visits Columbus Family

Mrs. Fred P. Linscott returned home last evening from a few days visit in Columbus, where she was a guest of her brother Mr. Enoch Pugh and family.

Fred P. Linscott Columbus Enoch Pugh

Mrs L H Stone Visits Washington D C Guests

Mrs L H Stone in government employ in Washington D C arrived last evening for a visit with Mr and Mrs E E Brown on Franklin Avenue.

L. H. Stone Washington, D.C E.E. Brown Franklin Avenue

Social visit of local residents from Stimpson avenue

Mrs. Cecil Poston and Mrs. Bode Starkey from near Guysville visited Wednesday with J. H. Riffe and his wife on Stimpson avenue.

Cecil Poston Bode Starkey Guysville J. H. Riffe

Aaron Simmons Reports Good Recovery After Surgery

Aaron Simmons, who underwent a surgical operation at Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus on Tuesday, is reported to be making a good recovery.

Aaron Simmons Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Mrs Bain and Ruth Bain Leave for Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs J E Bain and her daughter Ruth depart for Oklahoma City to visit Mrs Bain’s parents Mr and Mrs A D Rector. They expect to be away about six weeks.

J. E. Bain Ruth Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Mingus Family Returns Home After Akron Visit

Mr and Mrs Russell Mingus and their baby daughter return to their Akron home after a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs H H Mingus on Shanpon avenue.

Russell Mingus Akron H. H. Mingus Shanpon Avenue

Athens Visitors Return Home After Three Week Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ogg depart for Columbus ending a three weeks visit in Athens and vicinity. In the city they called on daughter Mrs. E. T. Hayes. Mrs. Wilson Thomas, 53, near Langsville, is very ill and her condition alarms friends. She is mother of G. F. Thomas who operates in that village. Mrs. Charles Denis (Agnes Develyn) is mentioned.

Andrew Ogg Columbus Athens E. T.ayes Wilson Thomas Langsville G. F. Thomas

Woman Telegram Reports Husband Arrival in New York

Mrs. Denis of the 4 Division received a telegram from her husband Charlies Denis stating he had arrived in New York. She works as a technician at Athens State hospital and was married last June when he went overseas for service.

Charlies Denis The 4 Division New York Denis Athens State Hospital

King’s Heralds and Light Bearers Party at M. E. Church

An afternoon gathering is planned for the King’s Heralds and Light Bearers on Saturday at 2 o’clock in the parlors of the First M. E. Church. All members are invited. Games will be played and ice cream and cake will be served.

M. E. Church King’s Herald

Dinner Party Honoring Mrs Joshua Spencer At Hotel Berry

Mrs Will Coe hosted a prettily appointed dinner at Hotel Berry for the house guest Mrs Joshua Spencer of Nelsonville, staying with Mrs W E Moler. Guests included Mrs W E Peters Mrs Henry Hatch and daughter Frances Mrs W B Moler Mrs Spencer and daughter Catherine of Lindley Hall and the hostess.

Will Coe Hotel Berry Joshua Spencer Nelsonville W. E. Moler W. E. Peters Henry Hatch Frances W. B. Moler Spencer Catherine Lindley Hall

Alimony Case Dismissed as Court Finds Insufficient Evidence

The Atkinson alimony case was dismissed after witnesses were heard as the court ruled insufficient evidence. The Warren Roush Jr. case was set for re hearing tomorrow after a postponement of today’s argument.

Atkinson Warren Roush Jr

Couple Married as Wedding Permits Issued

Wedding permits were issued Sunday to Michael Kochran a 22 year old miner of Glouster and Mary Hanns a 19 year old of The Plains. United in marriage by Rev. Fr. Berry.

Michael Kochran Miner Glouster Mary Hanns the Plains Fr. Berry

Harvey Sage in Auditor’s Office Yet Spreads Verse

The piece portrays Harvey Sage as a long serving worker in the Auditor’s office with a cheerful spirit. It highlights his habit of sharing Shakespeare poems and songs on demand and suggests his steady career over more than fifty years in government service.

Harvey Sage

County Court Disbursements Move Forward at Courthouse

The semi annual disbursements are a major event this week as the auditor treasurer and staff settle county business and arrange payments across multiple funds.

Court House

Real estate transfer in Glouster sees batch of lots swap hands

Glouster witnessed a large batch of lot transfers with Deborah Lewis Charles Jewell Sarah Allen and W E Allen among the principal dealers.

Glouster Deborah Lewis Chas. Jewell Sarah Allen W. E. Allen

Property Transfers In Glouster Area Affect Several Lots

Transactions show multiple deeds and transfers in Glouster and surrounding requests. John C. Lewis transfers to Deborah Lewis for nine lots by decent. Deborah Lewis to Chas Jewell for the same lots with no consideration noted.

Glouster John C. Lewis Deborah Lewis Chas. Jewell Chasewell Alex Katona Fannee Jewell Aildred Jewell

Purely vegetable remedy for bowel cleansing and relief

A gentle, effective decoction that clears impurities from the bowels and improves well being. Brew a cup when sick with a cold or feverish, and use for head discomfort to achieve sweeter breath, clearer skin, and a healthier appetite.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Promotes Home Ownership

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company offers safety and five percent interest to depositors while lending to borrowers at low rates to buy or build homes. It promotes thrift, supports home building, and provides work for many mechanics from its Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, with assets exceeding 15.6 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus

Athens Transfer Notices In Dalton Addition and Adjacent Lots

A series of property transfers include Athens City transactions: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dalton to J. Fierce two lots in Dalton addition for 800 dollars. Geo Hooper to Wnm A. Martin lot 75 for 110 dollars. Lydia Stalder to Oscar Fulton lots 960 for 775 dollars. P. Wood Jr. to Lydia M. Fenzel 450 for 4200 dollars. Chas. and Stella C. Maple to Flora and Abram Williams lot 493 for 1700 dollars. John J. Woolley to Chas. F. Masure lot 1291 for 506 dollars. Peter Finsterwald to Gertrude Wolfe lot 141 for 500 dollars. Della Cameron to Frank S. Roach lot 1113 for 1300 dollars. Frank S. Roach to E. S. and W. H. Phillip lots 1435 and 1436 for 50 dollars. Robert Cousin to Joanna Stanley lot 2172 for 1000 dollars.

Athens City R. A. Dalton A J. Fierce Dalton Geo Hooper Wnm A. Martin Lydia Stalder Oscar Fulton P. Wood Jr Lydia M. Fenzel Chas Stella C. Maple Flora Abram Williams John J. Woolley Chas. F. Masure Peter Finsterwald Gertrude Wolfe Della Cameron Frank S. Roach E. S W. H. Phillip Robert Cousin Joanna Stanley

Ohio Gym hosts Athens Par ksburg game. Armory heating halts events

Heating problems at the Armory suspend gym classes and high school athletics. Tonight at Ohio Gym John Hancock faces Lancaster in the opener and the main event features Ohio versus Ohio Northern.

Athens-Parkersburg Ohio Gym O. U John Hancock Lancaster Ohio Ohio Northern

Produce prices drop in local market after war-era highs

Three weeks ago creamery butter sold at 7 cents and fresh eggs at 7 cents, this morning butter rises to 45 cents and eggs to 35 cents. Grocers warn a typical family will feel the impact on its grocery bill while bread remains between ten and fifteen cents, half wartime prices.

Big nickel tablets vanish from school supplies

A father recalls how wartime shortages made large nickel tablets scarce for schoolchildren. He notes those prewar tablets were about an inch thick, but in recent times have slimmed to about the thickness of a cake and vanish quickly, with hope that the big nibble-writing pad may return to the market someday.

Bursted steam pipe disrupts Central school classes

A burst steam pipe at the Central school heating plant caused no classes at the high school and grades on the hill this morning while plumbers rushed repairs. The afternoon session resumed as usual, aided by unusually mild winter weather that had reduced heating problems this season.

Weather man Myers receives hopeful health report

J. B. Myers, the local weather man, today received a card from his son Homer Z. Myers now in Los Angeles. Homer had stopped in San Antonio a week earlier to talk with Mr and Mrs Alex Moore. The Moores report their daughter Averil, whose health prompted the trip south, is very fit and there is little hope for her recovery.

J. 8. Myers Homer Z. Myers Los Angeles San Antonio Tex Alex Moore

Shrapnel Corner and the Athens County Sidewalk Debate

In downtown Athens the Shrapnel Corner area on the courthouse sidewalk is described as a damaged stretch resembling Cuba after a politician’s heavy hand. The piece argues for curbing tobacco spitting by paving a green curbside strip with brass jardinières as a more civic use of the county sidewalk.

Athens Cuba Court House Athens County Hocking Sunday Creek

Leopard Laprobe Misleads During Court Street Scene

A faded blue wagon loaded with furniture, a Jersey milch cow, and a Chevrolet touring car drew a crowd on Court Street. Children shouted as a curious spectacle unfolded, only to reveal that a leopard was a milk can-covered laprobe, not a wild animal.

Washington Court Street Court

Ironton Man Among Nine Wounded at Hampton Hospital

Ironton resident Feb T Kam Brooks, a member of the 30 let tank battalion, was among nine Ohioans wounded and brought to Hampton Virginia hospital last night. Also wounded were Sylvan L Howics of Dayton Lester Greenfield of Cleveland and Alvin Ott of Cincinnati.

Ironton Bunch Camp Sherman Kam Brooks Theee Hampton Sylvan L. Howics Dayton Lester Greenfield Cleveland Alvin Ott Cincinnati

Indictments Return Thirty Four Federal Charges

The federal grand jury in Columbus returned thirty four indictments. Among those named are William Call with no address for breaking a car seal on an interstate shipment at Martins Ferry and Frank T. Struckman a Lancaster dentist charged under the espionage act for openly supporting Germany.

Columbus Federal William Call Martins Ferry Frank T. Struckman Lancaster Germany

Was She Right? Divorce Denied Over Etiquette

In Detroit on February 7 a court refused a divorce to Mrs. Fanny Wolinsky, ruling that lack of education and social manners do not justify a divorce. The husband, David Wolinsky, a Chicago clothing manufacturer earning about 40,000 dollars yearly, allegedly demanded she attend night school and wear $5 hats.

Detroit Mich Fanny Wolinsky David Wolinsky Chicago

Market Price Quotes for Timothy and Clover Hay and Straws

Today's Market Columbus lists hay prices for timothy and clover by grade with No 1 at 26.75 for timothy and 23.75 for clover mix, No 2 timothy 25.75, No 8 timothy 24.75, No 2 clover 22.75, No 1 light mixed 26, and No 2 light mixed 25. Straw values include oats straw at 10 and rye straw at 11.60.

Columbus Timothy

Market Prices for Dairy and Poultry Items

Butter and creamery products quoted at 45c and 43c with extra firsts around 41c to 44c. Dairy tubs listed as 4240 and 430. Eggs ordinaries 43149¢ and 44c. Cheese-twine 28c and 28¢. Young American 26c and 29c. Live poultry priced at 27c.

Market cattle hogs and sheep steady with varied quotes

Hogs receipts 37 000 with steady to lower tone. Bulk $17.40 to $17.85, butchers $17.66 to $18.00, packing $16 to $17.60, light $17.15 to $17.70, pigs $14.25 to $17.00, roughs $16.00 to $16.50. Cattle receipts 6 000 steady to lower. beeves $10.45 to $20.26, butcher stock $7.00 to $13.26, canners and cutters $5.85 to $7.00, stockers and feeders $8.25 to $14.50, cows $7.00 to $15.25, calves $15.25 to $15.75. Sheep receipts 9 000 steady to lower. wool lambs $12.60 to $17.35, ewes $5.00 to $11.83.

Pittsburgh Market Report Cattle Hogs Veal Calves

Pittsburg market report shows light cattle receipts with steady to firm values. Prime cattle 15.00 to 16.76, common 7.00 to 12.00, veal calves 17.00, 18.60 to 18.65 for hogs, prime heavy 18.60 to 18.65, mediums 18.60 to 18.65, roughs 12.00 to 15.00. Sheep and lamb receipts steady with prime wethers 11.50 to 12.50, good 15.00 to 16.00, lambs higher.

Pittsburg

Oil price report lists per barrel across towns

Crude oil prices for Tlinois Princeton North Lima and south Lima show $2.42 and $2.38, Indiana at $2.28, Wooster $2.68 and Plymouth $2.93 per barrel. Market notes reflect varied regional pricing.

Tlinois Princeton North Lima South Lima Indiana Wooster Plymouth

Cincinnati cattle market sees gains on strong receipts

Cincinnati Ohio February 7 cattle receipts about 1000 with market active and higher. Shippers paid around 12.60 and 150 dollars. calves posted strong gains to 16.50. Hog receipts near 8600 with prime packers and butchers paying 18.25. Sheep receipts 40 with prices up to 9.00 and lambs around 16 to 16.50.

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Produce Eggs and Live Poultry Prices

Price list shows eggs including higher prime Arete 39 and 38 cents for firsts, 35 to 33 cents for ordinary and seconds. Live poultry items include fowls under 6 pounds at 29 cents, broilers under 3 pounds at 35, roasting chickens over 8 pounds at 80, turkeys over 12 pounds at 82, hens over 8 pounds at 39, and old toms at 26 cents.

Cincinnati Tome

Grain and market prices at Toledo Ohio report

Toledo grain and market notes list prices for corn No 3 yellow at 1.28 to 1.29, oats standard white 69 cents, barley No 2 99 cents, clover and timothy futures, butter at 48 cents, eggs selects 44 to 46 cents, storage 38 cents, hay unchanged, with monthly bids and cash prices for March April and February.

Toledo Ion” Barney Alsike Timothy Brick

Grange Meeting Rescheduled to Saturday Afternoon

The Laat Pa IM May grange meets Saturday afternoon at one o'clock instead of the evening time originally planned. The change shifts the gathering to an earlier start for members and guests.

Naval bill limns three year build plan for ten ships

Indications say the big naval bill pushing a three year build program for ten capital ships and ten cruisers may pass the house tonight. Senate debate notes calls for inquiry into camps in France and a shift of the Myerong to the military committee. Treasury issues $600 million in new certificates dated Feb 13 for July 15. Progressives press for control as Penrose group maps post March 4 moves naming Gillette Longworth and Fordney to key posts. Pennsylvania’s power eyed as Senate Finance chair.

House Séjo Dresbehe France Senate Major Lodge John J. Bush New York Michigan Society St. Agathes Myerong Militars Committee For Treasury Department Congress Penrose Gillette Massachusetts Nicholas Longworth Ohio Ways and Means Fordney Michigan Gilette New England Snell Pennsylvania

Japanese public accepts Wilson plan on German colonies

In Tokio on February 6 the public appears to accept President Wilsons idea for international control of German colonies. Tokyo newspapers editorialize that the policy is acceptable and in line with the presidents proposal. In Fordland Feb 7 the state supreme court orders Ford Motor Company to distribute 18,000,000 in surplus profits as dividends to stockholders.

Wilson Tokio Wilson Tokyo Newes FORD Ss &A Cot’ T Ford Motor Company

Letter from Birgie Morgan from Germany and Butte wage meeting

Mr and Mrs Morgan Salem receive a letter from son Birgie Morgan C B 16th Infantry division Sternhaher Germany near the Rhine River. He notes daily routine and hopes for return soon. In Butte Montana labor leaders call a mass meeting at 2 pm to discuss rising expenses and a proposed minimum wage of 64 per day.

Mre. Morgan Salem Birgie Morgan C. B. 16Th Infantry Sternhaher Germany Rhine Butte Mont Eicenlar Seattle

Notice of Appointment for George Rose as Administrator

George Rose has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Sant Shcea in this county. Probate Judge H. T. Liars notes the appointment on the seventh day of December, 1919.

Ted George Rose Tris Sant Shcea H. T. Liars Said County

Fifty Percent Cost of Living Reduction Not Gap for Wage Cuts

Washington Feb 7 A fifty per cent reduction in living costs would not reconcile American workers to lower wages. John A Richert chairman of Chicago city council finance committee told the Senate education and labor committee.

Washington John A. Richert Chicago City Council Senate Education and Labor Committee

Day Declared Quiet Amid Speech on Comparison

Fragmentary text notes a declaration as the day speaks of quiet reflection while comparing events or persons, with unclear context and references to timing and opinion. The readable portion hints at a discussion of priorities and approximate relations, but the report lacks concrete names or places.

Hart to Lead Gallipolis Church Services Sunday

Rev. C. C. Hart of Gallipolis will conduct morning and evening worship at the church this Sunday February. He will preach at both services, inviting the community to attend and join in worship.

C. C. Hart Gallipolis

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