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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1923

Page

3

Local visitors and community notes from Nelsonville

Athens visitors include Charles Moler and family. Mrs Anna Kerns ill with flu and pneumonia. Earl Moller family returned to Columbus after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Moler. Mrs George E Tift hosted by Middleport friends. William Smith of Columbus visited relatives and participated in high school plays. School play cast lists principals and nine featured actors. chorus members not doubled. notable names include Kathleen O Day Flossie Never set Arabella Wilkins Lem Under duck Teckley Bramble Jimmy Stanton Michael Flynn Hans Swindler Ned Rollingston Kathleen Lowther Lucile Hartley Grace Nixon Ross Campbell Gerard Powell Ralph Betts Joe Stocklin Herman Ruble George Shirly.

Kathleen O'Day Flossie Neverset Arabella Wilkins Lem Underduck Teckley Bramble Jimmy Stanton Michael Flynn Hans Swindler Ned Rollingston Kathleen Lowther Lucile Hartley Grace Nixon Ross Campbell Gerard Powell Ralph Betts Joe Stocklin Herman Ruble George Shirly

Help Wanted and Situation Wanted Guidance

The Messenger advises job seekers to place personal ads in the Situation Wanted column when a suitable Help Wanted position isn’t found. The tip claims many satisfactory results come from this simple method.

Dividends of Fellowship Highlighted in Bible School

Co L Johnson pastor leads Bible school at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 15 AM with the theme The Dividends of Fellowship A evangelistic service follows at 7 00 PM titled One Look That Melted the Heart Society meets at 6 00 PM in the evening program

Bible School B. Society

Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Plans

The Pilgrim Holiness Church under Pastor F. C. Sanehotltz hosts Sunday School at 9 30 with a 10 30 morning service titled Our Church Standard. An evangelistic sermon and special singing follow a 2 30 Love Feast and 7 00 evening service.

Pilgrim Holiness Church F. C. Sanehotltz Our Church

Reverend G E Tifft Schedule and Evening Sermons

The pastor Rev. G E Tifft announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning service 10 30 and evening service at 7 The morning message is Gods Call Imperative and the evening topic is Abraham Lincoln the Ideal American Epworth League meets at 6 Class meeting at 6 Prayer meetings Wednesday and Friday at 7 PM Watch dates February 25 and 26.

G. E. Tifft God's Call Abraham Lincoln Epworth League

Best Ever Meeting At Christian Sunday School

A workers conference of the Christian Sunday school held a meeting last night in the social room attended by 29 workers from all departments. A splendid luncheon was served at 7 o'clock by a group of good women. The school plans aggressive work and asks readers to watch for future results.

The Christian Sunday School

Legion Presents Kathleen Musical Comedy at Stuart's Opera House

The Glenford Dugan Post of the American Legion stages Kathleen a musical comedy with over 150 young cast members. Rehearsals proceed despite sickness and the show is scheduled for February 15 and 16 at Stuart's Opera House.

Kathleen Stuart’s Opera House Glenford Dugan American Legion

Soot Fire Prompted Quick Station Call on West Franklin

Soot burning in the Whit Inch chimney led the fire department to hastily respond at the West Franklin street residence Thursday around noon. No damage was reported.

Whit- Inch West Franklin Street

Funeral services held for Lindsey Lock at church

Funeral services were held at 1 36 PM at the Monday tr. B. church for Lindsey Lock who died at his son's home in Buchtel. Formerly of Circle Hill, burial took place at Carbon Hill. He was survived by several children. Mrs. W L Hudson and Mrs. C H Bartlett visited Lancaster today at the latter's sister’s home.

Lindsey Lock Buchtel Lock Circle Hill Carbon Hill W.L. Hudson C. H. Bartlett Lancaster

Mrs Otis Honored On 65th Birthday At Athens Dinner

Mrs Peter Barrows hosted a dinner Tuesday to honor her mother Mrs J J Otis on her 65th birthday. Attending were Mrs S J Junott Mrs Lumis Mrs A J Laurty and Mrs P E Shirley of Athens and Mr and Mrs George Barrows Mr and Mrs J J Otis and the hostess.

Peter Barrows J. J. Otis S. J. Junott Lumis A. J. Laurty P. E. Shirley Athens George Barrows

Treasurer Seeks Pledges Before Closing Missionary Books

The treasurer of the Presbyterian Missionary society plans to close on March 1 and notes several members have not completed payments. If your dues are unpaid, contact Mrs. W. L. Hudson at once.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society

Flu Epidemic Eases in Nelsonville After Deadly Wave

Reports indicate Nelsonville’s flu epidemic has peaked early this week and is now declining. Although many remain ill, pneumonia cases linked to the flu are improving and three deaths have occurred. Warmer weather is expected to hasten the downturn.

Nelsonville

Funeral for Frank Warner Held at Christian Church

Large gathering of relatives and friends attended the Thursday afternoon service for Frank Warner at the Christian Church. Rev C L Johnson led the rites under the auspices of the local Masonic lodge. Burial followed at Treenlawn. He is survived by his widow and one son.

Frank Warner Christian Church C. L. Johnson Tocal

County Nurse Supervisor Miss Cavanaugh Visits Nelsonville

Miss Cavanaugh county nurse supervisor and Miss Stanfield Ath y county RW Cross social worker were business visitors in Nelsonville on Thursday.

Cavanaugh Stanfield Atheny County RW Cross Nelsonville

Free State May Seek British Military Aid in Ireland

Reports from London indicate the Irish Free State could request military aid from England as concerns over republican irregulars rise during President William Costrave's visit. The development follows tensions about policing and security in the region.

London

Johnson Urges Direct Primaries in All States

Senator Hiram Johnson of California called the current Republican nominating system outrageous and urged direct primaries in every state. The appeal was sent in a letter to Basil M. Manly and was echoed by Senator Capper of Kansas who pledged to push direct primaries in Kansas.

Washington Hiram Johnson California Johnson Basil M. Manly Peoples Legislative Service

Polo players fined in Volstead case in New York

Rene La Montague and his three brothers Montaigu William A. and Morgan W. were sentenced by Federal Judge Winslow in New York after pleading guilty to violating the Volstead act. Each received federal prison terms and a $2000 fine.

New York Rene la Montague Montaigu William A Morgan W Winslow

Shortage Pushes Scotch Distilleries Toward Closure

Britain faces a whiskey crunch as distillers in northern Scotland run flat out to rebuild stocks to prewar levels while consumer demand collapses due to money shortages and high taxes. Highland towns Dufftown and Rothes rely on distilling and would suffer if closures occur, hurting barley demand for farmers.

Glasgow Britain England Scotland Great Britain Dufftown Rothes

Miss Westi na Vaughn Weds Herman Sniff in Bucyrus

Miss Westina Vaughn daughter of Rev. David Vaughn Logan Ohio married Herman Sniff Bucyrus. They will make their home in Bucyrus.

Bucyrus Westina Vaughn David Vaughn Logan Ohio Herman Sniff

Canaanville High to Present Monday Evening Program

The high school pupils will stage a program and social at the school building on Monday evening February 12 at seven o'clock. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Canaanville

Michigan Students Arrested on Liquor Charges

Five University of Michigan students are under arrest in Ypsilanti on February 9 charged with violating liquor laws.

Badan Narbor Mich University of Michigan Ypsilanti

Easter Chicks Bris Profits in State Poultry Campaign

Ohio State University extension professors promote early hatching as a way for poultrymen to gain profits. March hatches yield heavier chicks and higher early prices, while pullets hatched now lay sooner. County agents will host meetings with experienced hatchers to spread the method. Incubation is 21 days, so February setup and breeder overhauls are urged.

Ohio State University G. S. Vickers E. I. Dakan

Missed the Dog Incident in Richwood Public Safety

Chief Otis Armistrong of Richwood West Virginia suffered injury when a revolver misfired while he prepared to shoot a dog. He lost three toes of his left foot in the accidental discharge.

Richwoord W. Va Otis

Wall Street Summary of Major Industrial Stocks

A dense list of 20th century stocks shows diverse movers including American Car & Foundry American Locomotive and Bethlehem Steel with varied percentages. Key names include Baldwin Locomotive Atlantic Gulf & West Indies Marine etc marking corporate performance indicators in a broad market snapshot.

American Car & Foundry Ae Atlantic Gulf &Wee Rat Indies Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Owg Ste Cs Bethlehem Steel Siggae el Ee Peaaeed Steel Cat Veesa Sina Ale Evan Company Slee Es Wea Wee Sa SGT General Electric TSR Tilinois Central Ocoeesae Chicago, Mil. & St. Paul International Paper Northern Pacific TER Southern Railway Union Pacific Leag Ee Reeting Eae Peoples Gas Piatt Ao Stuedbaker Ee Reals Ka Ee U. &. Steel Common

Grain Prices and Cash Predictions in Toledo Market

Toledo reports closing prices for various grain and cash contracts. Clover cash ranges from 13.40 to 13.50 with March at 13.38 and Agril at 72.25 while Oct at 911.25. AlSike cash shows 10.50 in Feb and 190.66 in March. Timothy cash lists new 3.40 and March 5.50 with old 3.55.

Toledo Clover Agril AlSike Timothy

Live Stock Market Summary with Mixed Cattle and Hogs

CATTLE receipts 600 with a generally steady market. steers good to choice $7.50 to $9. Calves opened up to road to choice $14. HOGS receipts 6,800. market up about 10 cents for good to choice packers and butcher hogs $8.40 to $6.60. SHEEP receipts 250. market steady to good to choice $5.60 to $6.50. LAMBS steady with a 26 cent uptick to $15.40 to $15.28. POULTRY prices listed for various fowl sizes and ducks geese.

Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

HOGS Receipts 32 000 market 18 25e higher bulk 8 8.50 top 8.60 heavyweight 8 05 8.25 leht weight 8.25 8.60 light lights 8.30 8.60 heavy packing sows smooth 37.20 7.45 packing sows rough 6.90 7.20 pigs 7.75 8.50. CATTLE Receipts 5 006 market steady Reef Steers Choice and prime 10.75 11.50 medium good 9 10.50 good and choice 16.50 4211.80 common and medium 8 10. Butcher Cattle Helifers 5 9.50 cows 4 7.50 bulls 3.50 7 Canners and Cutters Cows and Heifers 2 25 3 75 canner steers 4 92 6 real calves light and handyweight 11.56 13.50 feeder steers 5.50 8 stocker steers 3 50 7.78 stocker cows Heifers 23 50 5.25 stocker calves 5.25 ee o.to SHEEP Receipts 15 000 market 154% 25e higher Lanse fat 14.50 4715.50 culls common 11 13 yearlings 11.60 13.60 wethers 8 10 ewes 7 8.25 culls common 2.50 45.60 feeder lambs 14 47 15.25.

Cattle Market Steady in Pittsburgh Trade

Pittsburgh report notes light cattle supply with market steady and unchanged as of February 9, with sheep and lamb items showing a total supply of 340 head.

Pittsburgh

Hog Market Summary With Steady Receipts Reported

Market steady with hog receipts around 300. Prices listed for various hog categories include prime heavy at 60 dollars, mediums 90 to 910, heavy Yorkers 900 to 925, light Yorkers 900 to 925, plus 825 to 850, roughs around 760, and stags 490 to 450.

Wool Market Report Highlights Basis Values and Territories

New York February 9 wool firm shows domestic fleece 50 b8e pulled basis 0471.22, Texas scoured basis 1.10 to 1.41 nominal, territory scoured basis 1.22 to 42.

New York Texas

Aliens examined for naturalization share odd answers

In Akron on Feb 9 H C Spicer questioned applicants for naturalization. One said Ohio laws are made by Gus Kasch and apologized for the blunder. Another asked why America celebrates the Fourth of July replied to shoot a fire crack. Both were admitted.

Akron H. C. Spicer Ohio Gus Kasch America

Local Market Prices for Grain Poultry Apples

Cleveland market notes show grain and produce pricing with figures for live poultry roosters heavy fowls and spring chickens per pound. Apples traded per bushel at home grown rates ranging from 1.40 to 1.50.

Cleveland

Kiwanis Clubs Sponsor Ohio University Glee Trip

Ohio University glee clubs toured Logan in a concert at Logan High School Auditorium under the Athens Kiwanis. Prof. T. N. Hoover praised the effort and announced plans for another trip possibly to Lancaster.

Ohio University Gree Clubs Logan T. N. Hoover Athens Kiwanis Club Logan High School Logan Kiwanians Hoover Ohio Singers Lancaster

Albany High School Students Stage Splendid Program

About 26 local high school students presented an evening program in the high school room in Albany. The program opened with a solo by Julia Stanley with the high school orchestra, followed by The Rustic Minstrels with a cast including Keith Zimmerman Karl Hart Winifred West Seldon Webb Nora Clara Coe Lloyd Bolen Julia Stanley Wayne Chase Georgia Bailes and Hazel Matthews. The Tuttler edition was read by Hazel Matthews and Frank Mathews spoke with Hazel Stanley on violin. Electric lights recently installed enhance future events and a neat sum was raised for school use.

Albany Julia Stanley Keith Zimmerman Karl Hart Winifred West Seldon Webb Pat McGinnis Clara Coe Nora Lloyd Bolen Hazel

Clean Up Paint Up Speece Up Want Ad Launch

Classified note announces a new Want Ad classification for clean up paint up and speuce up services. It invites carpenters painters and other helpers to place advertisements in the daily Want Ads.

Speuce

Neighbors Rebuild Harry Moore’s Barns After Gale

In Collins Colorado neighbors of rancher Harry Moore held a salvage bee to gather scattered wreckage from a high gale. They reconstructed Moore’s barns and sheds in one day, reassembling the ruined structures.

Esalvage Collins Colo Harry Moore Here Moore

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Nelsonville News Charles Moler Rl Moler Little Son of Columbus Anna Kerns Earl Moller Little Son Columbus George E. Tifit Middleport William Smith Co. L. Johnson Methodist Episcopal Church Legion Seth Hart ATD Ans Peni Ss Elena Land C. L. King Les Swift Trookfield Creamery Aere Thompson Pillsbury Fulton Grocery Foreign Guilder Sweden Victory New N. Y. Exchange Toledo Grain Chicago Livestock Albany HI School Vicks Cincinnati Produce Chicago Gea Chicago Kaelin’s John McCormick Kaelin Optometrist Grace Nelsonville Dry Goods Company
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