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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1919

Page

3

Furnished Rooms for Gentlemen Available in Nelsonville

At 199 Myers St Nelsonville Ohio furnished rooms are offered for one or two men. The notice notes additions to a meeting, mentions confessions and renewing faith, and reports the pastor’s belief that he has gained goodwill of the church and community. An invitation is extended to worship with the church and a Christian Sunday School is described as “Over the top.”

Myers St Nelsonville Christian Sunday School

Sou For Sale Acres At Whitmore's Greenhouse

A short classified notice advertises a sale of farmland and cultivated acreage with a prompt to inquire at Whitmore's Greenhouse. The fragment notes general independence during strikes and war prices and provides a date line 2-7-7.

Von Whitmore

Japanese Champion Matsuda vs Prokas at Owl's Hall Fight

A finish wrestling match is planned at Owl's Hall on Monday February 10 1919 at 8 PM featuring Japanese light weight champ Matsuda against Cleveland Ohio challenger James Prokas. Prokas backed by Logan Ohio promoter McLoy will train there and tries to beat the Japanese wonder with a local wrestler ready to prove him wrong. Matsuda belt to be shown at Arcade pool room. Three preliminaries back the program. Ringside tickets dollar 1 with free admission for ladies. Come early.

Owl’s Hall Ty Matsuda James Prokas Cleveland Ohio Prokas Mr. McLoy Logan Matsuda Arcade Arcade Pool

Large Number Out of School During War Era

Reports from across the country show many youths leaving school for work during the war. In Cincinnati 500 school law violations occurred in May, and work certificates demand doubled. Cleveland records 647 children at work in six high schools last year with 168 illegally employed, drawn by high wages despite poor training. During reconstruction trained workers will be valued while untrained ones fall behind.

Cincinnati Cleveland

Birthday Party for Elizabeth Riley at Home

Mrs. John Riley hosted a Wednesday evening celebration for her daughter Elizabeth marking her tenth birthday. Twenty guests attended a pink and white decorated lunch with music and games during the event.

John Riley Elizabeth

Ladies Enjoy Rag-Tag Social Hosted by Methodist Society

Mrs H L Heck entertained the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church with a rag stitching gathering Friday evening. Twenty five ladies attended and after the sewing tasks were completed they were served a light lunch.

H. L. Heck Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Aged Lady Clara Kennedy Dies After Illness

Mrs. Clara Kennedy died last night at her daughter Mrs. John Lowden’s home after several weeks of illness. She was a widow with two daughters and three sons, one son serving in France. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Clara Kennedy John Lowden Kennedy France

Scouts Attend Methodist Service At Local Church

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will attend the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening in a service dedicated to the two groups. An estimated 150 to 200 scouts will be present along with invited parents. Scout Master A P Scott and Scout Captain Miss Aleda Tarbell will speak on the aims of scouting, with Rev. Arthur M Mann delivering a sermon to parents titled Is it well with the child. Special music will be provided by the choir. The day’s other services proceed as usual with Sunday school at 930 AM and Epworth League at 6 PM. Public is invited.

Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church A. P. Scott Aleda Tarbell Arthur M. Mann Epworth League

Apostolic Holiness Church Revival Sees Fifty Three Seekers Altar

Pastor J C Brillhart leads services with Sunday school at 9 80 A M preaching at 10 30 A M class meeting 2 30 P M song service 7 00 P M evangelistic service 7 30 P M Evening message The Millennium The revival has yielded fifty three seekers at the altar for pardon or purity An announcement will be made from the pulpit if meetings continue another week Worship with us

Apostolic Holiness Church J.C. Brillhart

When Our Church Is Revived Sermon Series

The Presbyterian Church presents a Sunday morning sermon on When our Church is Revived answering whether revival is meetings fleeting or a distinct spirit. An evening sermon addresses A Message to our Young People informing members and youth about spiritual renewal and guidance.

Presbyterian Church

Christian Church Service Schedule and Closing Note

Christian Church led by Pastor C. L. Johnson holds Bible school at 0:30 A.M. Morning worship 10:30 A.M. titled Ministry of Service. Evening Worship 7:00 P.M. titled Hold Fast with C. E. at 6:00 P.M. The three weeks meeting closed last Lord's Day with a good-

Christian Church C. L. Johnson Bible School Ministry of Service C. E

Local notables and visitors report across Ohio towns

Mrs. Fick underwent bowel surgery by Dr. Reible and Dr. Pritchard in Columbus. Miss Jeanette Dew visits Athens with her father. D. Lawson and Will Lax travel to Columbus and Canova for business. R. A. Doan returns to Cincinnati after visiting friends. Rev. Arthur Mann and Rev. W. S. Cook visit Columbus. L. J. Murphy and T. C. Green conduct business in Pittsburg and Cincinnati. Mrs. Howard Ervin returns to Columbus after visiting here.

Fick Jackson Street Reible Columbus A. L. Pritchard Jeanette Dew Athens Stanley Dew D. Lawson Will Lax Canova W. Va Mr. Lax R. A. Doan Cincinnati Arthur M. Mann L. J. Murphy Pittsburg Mae Poston Atheié Henry Poston Cook Mr. Cook T. C. Green Howard Ervin

11000 U.S. Troops Sail From France in Feb Move

Nearly 11 000 American troops sailed from France on February 5 aboard ships Kansas Harrisburg Louisville Polar Bear Kroonhand. Units include 116th Engineers 358th Infantry 167th Field Artillery 272 naval enlisted men and 872 hospital cases. Ships head to Newport News New York and Baltimore with Camp Dix Meade Upton and other bases listed.

Washington France War Department Kansas Brest Newport News 116Th Engineers Camp Dix Harrisburg New York Infantry Camp Meade Louisville 51St Field ‘Artillery 167Th Field Artillery Brigade Liverpool Bordeaux Baltimore Kroonhand St. Nazaire 42Nd Regiment Coast Artillery Pennsylvania Massachusetts Camp Upton 38Th Coast Artillery

War Department assigns units to early convoy

Washington February 8 the war department announced the 16th 20th and 266th aero squadrons signal corps casual company 183 base hospitals number 7 and 43 59th balloon company and 328th bakery company assigned to early convoy.

Washington War Department Signal Corps 59Th Balloon Company 328Th Bakery Company

Sunday Social at Canaanville Highlights Local Guests

Mr and Mrs B H Border hosted a Sunday gathering with J B Selby Lewis Coss Shirley Cavanaugh Helen Elizabeth Cavanaugh Ethel Shirley Don Hopper Derril Hopper and others. W H Wright visited the Cavanaughs while Clara Shirley Miss Helen Cavanaugh and Ethel Shirley attended school mismatches.

B.H. Border J.B. Selby Lewis Coss H. &. Shirley Helen Elizabeth Cavanaugh Ethel Shirley Don Derril Hopper W.H. Wright A. Cavanaugh Clara Shirley James Luce Detroit Mich Bessie Hubler Canaanville Hi School Helen Cavanaugh Gerneda Borer Frank Simms J. W. Koker Della Mingus Evelyn Linscott Miss Bess Nellie Hubler Loyd Poston

Prescription for influenza prevention and cold care

The note emphasizes daily exercise, fresh air, and regular hours to prevent influenza. It warns that neglect leads to illness and suggests taking prompt action when a cold appears.

Plains Oghoo Patrons Form Active Parent Teacher Group

The Plains school patrons held a meeting electing Mrs. Harry A. Tipton as president and organizing a permanent PTA with officers and a general committee. They approved affiliating with state and national PTA bodies and circulated a petition to the Governor and General Assembly for temporary relief funding.

The Plains School Harry A. Tipton Margaret Gabriel Ethel Ball Orla Porter Tipton Mary Devlyn Parent Teacher Association Plains Parent-Teacher Associations General Assembly

Powers Consolidate Control as League Draft Advances

Paris reports the executive committee of seven from the five great powers and two from smaller states will lead the League of Nations. Reparation by central powers is tied to admission. A merged draft moves toward presentation to the Peace Congress next week. Waterways committee shifts to Rhine status and Danube control.

Fred S. Ferguson United Press Paris League of Nations Special Committee League Rhine Danube

Glouster Council Considers Street Markers and House Numbering

A brief council session decided to have the city solicitor determine actions needed to obtain proper street markers and house numbers to secure free mail delivery. A report will be presented at the next meeting. A letter to the post office was noted earlier by the post office department.

Glouster

Free mail delivery plan urged by Washington

The article explains that free mail delivery could begin if local areas install street markers and house numbers. After meeting these requirements, residents must file a petition with Washington showing public demand to secure the service.

Ment Washington

Hartman case dropped after charges withdrawn in local court

Mrs Hartman faced charges of keeping a house of ill fame but the case was withdrawn yesterday. Rete Peterson and another Greek were fined Tuesday for waylaying Henry Dunnett Monday night and helped trigger action against Mrs Hartman before the hearing today.

Joe Hartman Rete Peterson Henry Dunnett Mrs. Hartman

Scrapper Armstrong Pleads Guilty in Afternoon Clash

Herb Armstrong pleaded guilty after a scrap with Geo Williams yesterday afternoon. Armstrong paid a $5.00 fine plus costs totaling $8.60. Williams pleaded not guilty and his trial was scheduled for today.

Herb Armstrong Geo. Williams Armstrong Coats Williams

Scouts mark ninth anniversary with program in Athens

A large crowd is expected at the Glousteroh house tomorrow afternoon when Supt Morgan of Athens schools will deliver an address under Boy Scouts auspices. The address helps mark the Scouts ninth anniversary observed as part of the weekend program with a torchlight parade tonight and a banquet Monday for Scouts and parents.

Committee to ask DOJ to curb textile strike agitators

A three man committee from Faster City Lawrence plans to go to Boston to urge the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney to intervene against agitators leading a textile strike. The group, formed at a citizens meeting, vows mass protests while asserting the strike lacks local support. Bolshevism was charged as a label for the movement, though the city remained quiet with no major disorders.

Lawrence Mass John Hurley Boston Department of Justice United States District Attorney

Strike at 27000 mill workers continues amid talks

Patterson N J Feb 8 The newspaper reports claim a settlement but workers did not return to duties as talks with mill owners continue over a proposal to present to the War Labor Board.

Sergeant Berry Writes From European Front Letter Home

CEAVIGE LETTERS recounts Sergeant Eugene Berry of Supply Co. doth Inf writing from a town named Ewch near Luxemberg, attached to the 6th regiment. He estimates a six week to two month stay, hopes to return with his old company, notes multilingual locals and a peaceful demeanor despite the wet climate and uncertain reassignment.

Eugene Berry Supply Co George Berry Nelsonville R. D Ewch Luxemberg City 6Th Regiment Army of Occupation

Toledo Welcomes 329th Infantry Home From France

In Toled o Ohio on February 8 a massed welcome greeted the Toledo battalion of the 329th infantry on its arrival from France as it demobilizes at Camp Sherman. The unit includes 986 men and eighteen officers under command.

Toledo 329Th Infantry France Sherman

City groups plan automobile tour and allied exposition visit

Col McDermott permitted them to visit their homes in Toledo and nearby towns. Public war effort activity included a citywide automobile tour, visits to allied war exposition, and a dinner featuring the day.

Paris Letter Describes Wilson Welcome and Embassy Life

In Paris December 20 1918 Jack Evans nephew of the superintendent reports on U S embassy life as Marines guard and couriers with the Naval Attache during Wilsons arrival. He recalls the massive reception in streets lights flags bands and crowds comparing it to Armistice scenes and notes bohemian visits to the Latin Quarter with mixed impressions of Pariss residents and revelers.

Morgan Jack Evans Paris Wilson Legation U. S Republic Vive L'Amerique France George Beland Italy Ilson Ambassador's House Marine Guard of Honor Poincare Joffré Foch Pershing Bliss Lansing Grayson House Valli la Quarter Forteian

Soldier letters from the 65th Regiment recount WWI battles

A serviceman from Battery A of the 65th artillery writes to family from Camp Sherman and Fort H. G. Wright describing battles at Chateau Thierry Argonne Champagne and the Meuse. He recalls losses, near misses, Christian faith, and a Christmas voyage from Brest with discharge expected in December, then sailing in January.

J. H. Tate Sint Netery A. R Son Ph V Ttat 56Th Artillery Fort H. G. Wright New York Camp Sherman Chateau Thierry Argonne Champagne Marne Boston Boston American 65Th The Arthe Meuse Colona North Carolina Brest States

Live Poultry Prices at Cincinnati Market

Auction sheet notes live poultry with firm prices for fowls and hens. Breeds include old toms, croppad birds, and various weights with quoted prices ranging from 20c to 60c per pound.

Grain and livestock market updates from Cincinnati scene

In Cincinnati markets on February 0 to 8, grain bids show oats, clover seed and timothy with March and February prices around 22 to 23 dollars. Cattle and hog receipts are listed, with cattle steady around 16 50 for extras, hogs strong to packers, sheep steady, and lard and butter prices noted among scarce context.

Tolelo Timoth Cincinnati Etree Ateady

Union Stockyards Illinois Receipts and Prices Report

Union Stockyards Illinois reports 12 000 receipts with mixed gains. Cattle prices rise for market hogs and beeves to $10.46 to $20.25, stockers and feeders $8.25 to $14.50, cows $7. Sheep and lambs see wool and mutton values up to $12.50 to $17.36 and $5.60 to $11.35.

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report from Pittsburg PA

Cattle receipts light and market steady with prime cattle at 16.75 and 16.00, veal 17 and 18, common 7 to 12, calves mixed. Sheep and lambs light receipts with prime wethers 12.60 and 11.50, other grades from 8 to 16, hogs steady with primes 18.60 and 18.65 and pigs 18.25 to 18.60.

Pittsburg Hoge

Findlay Oil Prices From Illinois to Plymouth

Crude oil prices listed for several towns show Illinois at 2.42 and 2.42 for Princeton, North Lima at 2.38, South Lima at 2.88, Indiana at 2.28, Wooster at 2.58, and Plymouth at 2.92.

Findlay Ilinois Princetoén North Lima South Lima Indiana Wooster Plymouth

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