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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1919

Page

5

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits And Memorial Service

Mrs Caperton and Mr pinrod of Ironton visit Mr and Mrs Webb on Brown avenue over Sunday. Mrs Wiley of Reedsville bakes a cake at H A Hatch home. Mrs Verne Bean, aviation veteran, arrives home. her son is Mr C J Bean of Guysville. Mrs Boudinot leaves Home Telephone for Condit. her husband returns from France next Thursday. Frances Willard memorial services at First M E Church Sunday at 7 with Rev C L Strecker and a special musical program. WC T U members urged to attend. collection for memorial fund.

Mary Caperton Ray Pinrod Ironton Harry Webb Brown Avenue Verne Bean C. J. Bean Guysville Carl Boudinot Condit France Frances Willard M. E C. L. Strecker WC. T. U

Valentine Party At Hinchman Home Draws Young Guests

Harriet Hinchman hosted a Valentine party for her friends with a contest awarding a Valentine prize to Marcia Scott. Decorations featured hearts darts and Cupids with a red and white theme and a two course luncheon. Attendees included Martha Whipple Elizabeth Horn Mary Emaline Wilson Amy Morgan Annette Huff Kathleen Harwick Helen Jean and Harriet Hitchman.

Roy Hinchman Harriet Marcia Scott Martha Whipple Elizabeth Horn Mary Emaline Wilson Amy Morgan Elizabeth Morgan Annette Huff Kathleen Harwick Helen Jean Harriet Hitchman

Lillie Class Hosts Large Valentine Party

The Lillie class acted as hostesses for a Valentine party in a Christian church drawing seventy four attendees, mainly boys. Hearts and cupids decorated the room and games and contests filled the evening before a served collation. Rev. and Mrs. E. D. Murch were among the guests.

E. D. Murch

Local Notes From Kingsville Community

Mrs Emma Robinson has been on the sick list for a few days Mrs W B King visiting her mother Mrs Dave Rathburn of Albany has returned home Mr and Mrs Monterville Bolin Mr and Mrs Clayton Tewksberry and daughters Eva and Mildred and Mr Guy Bolin called on Douglas Hudnal and wife Sunday Howard Reeves of Harrisonville visiting friends and relatives Jess Reeves and Zern Bolin called at William Cheadle's home Sunday evening Dave Russell and family visited Dewit Reeves Saturday Clayton Morrison and wife attended Albany on business Mrs Bush King visiting Mrs William Hudnal Monday Mrs William Hudnal suffers a severe attack of appendicitis People in the vicinity attended church at Downington which closed Friday evening with about twenty new converts.

Emma Robinson W. B. King Dave Rathburn Albany Monterville Bolin Clayton Tewksberry Eva Mildred Guy Bolin Douglas Hudnal Howard Reeves Harrisonville Jess Reeves Zern Bolin William Cheadle Dave Russell Dewit Reeves Clayton Morrison Bush King William Hudnal Downington

Minnesota bill proposes two states Lincoln in north

A Minnesota House bill would split the state into two, creating an upper tier of 47 counties to form the state of Lincoln. The measure aims to establish a northern state named Lincoln.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota House Minnesota Lincoln

England Tests Method to Thaw Frozen Meats Safely

In England experiments are under way to thaw frozen meats without tissue rupture so they compare favorably with fresh killed meats.

England

Attend to the Children's Sight

Mr. Covert is at our Nelsonville store every Wednesday for the Children’s Sight event.

Mr. Covert Nelsonville

Wilson certain peace will be owned in June

President Wilson nears departure from Brest confident the peace treaty will be signed in June. He plans to land in Boston to rally support for the league of nations, then press domestic economic matters and meet congressional leaders as he returns to Washington. He may name a new attorney general during the voyage.

Robert J. Bender United Proces Brest Wilson United States League of Nations Boston New York Washington Tumuity France Japan League Germany

Marguerite Clark Stars in Rich Man Poor Man This Is the Life

At the Opera House tonight Marguerite Clark headlines Rich Man Poor Man This Is the Life showing at 8 20. The production promises melodrama romance and star power for local audiences.

Opera House Marguerite Clark

Obituary of Melissa Belle Wolfe of Racine Ohio

Melissa Belle Wolfe born April 23 1863 Racine Ohio died February 13 1919 aged 55 years 9 months and 20 days Daughter of Benjamin and Mary Wolfe She joined the M E church in Letart and later Factory Ohio Married J Scott Duncan April 14 1889 They had a daughter who died in infancy and a son Clarence D Duncan Survived by husband son father and mother Wolfe three brothers five sisters and other relatives She suffered rheumatism fifteen years and faced death with Christian patience and assurance of a happy hereafter

Melissa Belle Wolfe Benjamin and Mary Wolfe Racine Ohio M. EF Letart Factory J. Scott Duncan George Dunecan Union Athens County Clarence D., Duncan Wolfe

Card of Thanks for Mrs Duncan’s Illness and Death

We thank all who offered kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother. J. Scott Duncan and Clarence D. Duncan.

J. Scott Duncan Clarence D. Duncan

Buckeye State Building and Loan Seeks New Loans

The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company in Rankin Building Columbus Ohio offers first mortgage loans on Columbus homes and Central Ohio farms. They advertise flexible repayment options of $160 or more toward principal anytime, prompt appraisals, and rapid loan closures.

Columbus Central Ohio Buckeye State Building & Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street

Rail revenues may again fall short of guaranteed expenses

Washington February 15 Rail revenues for 1919 may again be below the government guaranteed combined operating expenses. Director General Hines told the house appropriations committee February 5 that a surplus is unlikely and a moderate deficit may occur. He cited falling traffic and urged $750 million in new funds to avoid disrupting policy.

Washington Hines House Appropriations Committee

Toledo men killed in crash near Monroe whiskey runners route

Lauer from Toledo was killed and Fred G Miller of Toledo was seriously injured when their automobile plunged into the ditch and overturned on the whiskey runners highway near Monroe Michigan. State constabulary investigate possible link to Detroit whiskey gang activity.

Monroe Mich

Prison Special to Onow Abuse of Suffragists

Twenty six militant suffragists who have served terms in Washington jails for picketing the president will leave tonight on a prison special for a two weeks campaign across the country. They aim to push the suffrage amendment through the senate before March 4. The train will stop at Charleston, Jacksonville, Nashville, New Orleans, San Antonio, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Boston and New York.

Washington Senate Charleston S. C Jacksonville Fpla Nashville New Orleans San Antonio Texas San Francisco Denver Chicago Detroit Boston New York

Cuba imports millions of eggs yearly from the United States

Cuba imports between 5 and 6 million eggs annually, with almost all coming from the United States. The trade underscores the close food supply link between the two nations.

Cuba United States

New York Led Army Enlistment Through War Efforts

Official figures show New York contributed 367,864 men to the national guard draft and other wartime manpower. Pennsylvania followed with 297,891, Illinois 251,074, and Ohio 200,293.

Washington New York National Guard Pennsylvania Ilinois Ohio

James B. Wilson Returns Then Dies In Suicide Note

James B. Wilson, reported killed in a street car collision on January 20, returned to Canton Ohio yesterday. He faced disbelief from friends about his survival and later took carbolic acid and died, leaving a note saying he was shunned after being reported dead.

Canton James B. Wilson

Bulls Tie Center Stage in A Bygone Trading Surge

In New York trading, buying surged to bull market levels in the final hour. General Motors climbed nearly five points as steel and industrial stocks advanced. U S Steel closed higher at 91 7 8. Mazda? (Note: data contains OCR errors and misreadings. main names GM U S Steel, Mexican Petroleum, Marine, Texas company, and others show gains.)

New York Shorts General Motors Texas Company Mexican Petroleum Hide and Leather Marine Preferred Steel Chandler U. S. Steel Eras Company Mexico Pescotenm Dintillers

Testimony on court martial procedure to be heard in Senate panel

Washington Feb 15 Acting Judge Advocate General Anzell is to give further testimony on military courts martial before the senate military affairs committee today. Judge Advocate General Crowder will testify next week and the committee will seek from the War Department the names of officers who imposed sentences cited by Anzell as showing Prussian methods in vogue under current procedure.

Washington Senate Military Affairs Committee Anzell Crowder War Department

Ohio seeks 6.9 million to fight influenza epidemic

Ohio moves its influenza relief request to Congress as Secretary of State Fulton signs and mails the Wrest resolution. The measure, approved by both houses, becomes a special order in Fulton’s office. Fulton calls the flu crisis too serious to delay aid.

Columbus Ohio United States Congress Fulton Washington

American Boys Quartered in Archangel During Bolshevik Fight

The image depicts American youths stationed in Archangel and similar northern Russian cities amid anti Bolshevik action. Muddy streets and disorderly sidewalks show a rough frontier scene while local women try to clean the streets. A central object on the pavement remains undetermined as a possible bomb.

Archangel Russia

Cincinnati Produce Prices Listed for Eggs and Poultry

Cincinnati market report shows eggs steady with prime firsts 37c a dozen, firsts 86c, ordinary firsts 33c, seconds 6c. Live poultry prices include fowls 28c per lb, broilers 35c, roasters 80c, young stage 25c, turkeys 39c, hens 38c, old toms 26c, with various weights noted.

Cincinnati

Union stockyard price list updates

Illinois Union Stock Yards reports mixed bids for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs top at 17.95 per hundredweight with several grades listed. cattle receipts total about 1000 with beeves selling around 10.60 to 20.00 and cows to 15.25. sheep receipts near 1000 with lambs at 17.00 and ewes at 11.60.

Cincinnati cattle market reports mixed prices

Cincinnati Ohio February 15 cattle receipts total 900 with a weak trend. Shippers bids run 13.00 and 27.00 with lower extras. Hog receipts 6000 show steady to 25 cents lower with good choice packers and butchers at 18.00 to 18.25. Sheep receipts 30 steady with extras 8.50 to 9.00. Lamb market steady at 16.00 to 16.50.

Cincinnati Nike

Pittsburg Livestock Prices February Market Report

Cattle receipts light in Pittsburg with choice cattle at 16.00 to 16.75, prime 15.00 to 16.75, veal calves up to 17.00. Sheep and lambs light receipts with prime wethers 11.50 to 12.60 and good 16.00. Hogs receipts ten decks, market lower. prime heavy 18.40 to 18.60, mediums 18.40 to 18.60, light yorkers 17.25 to 17.50, roughs 15.00 to 16.66.

Pittsburg

Toldo Grain closing price list update

The grain market notes Toldo Grain closing with corn at 1.33 to 1.35, oats 62 to 63 cents, barley 1.00, clover cash and forward with May and April prices, and various hay and dairy prices including butter at 50 cents and eggs around 44 cents for select fresh.

Toldo Alsike Timothy

Chicago produce market price list notes varied dairy items

The Chicago produce market quotes butter at 51c standard 49c 49 4c and extra firsts 49c 50c. Eggs ordinary 37 4c 38c firsts ec. Cheese twins 25%c 2ic. Young Seeiea 24c 2444¢. Live poultry 30c c.

Chicago

Private Kirby Mayle Aboard Front Lines Letter

Private Kirby Mayle of Sand Ridge in France writes to his mother from Co. H 78 Div Jan 20. He says he is well, living with French hosts, expects warm weather on return, and hopes to be back for the Athens fair if nothing happens. He notes missing a Christmas box and mentions President Wilson being with them on Christmas Day. He also references a newly patented hairpin resembling tongs.

Kirby Mayle Sand Ridge Co. H France Athens President Wilson

Local notes on sick list visits and visits around town

Beaumont Ollie Daugherty on the sick list. A large Plains and Chauncey delegation attended a prayer meeting at Mrs Myrtle Pidcock’s home. Mrs Julia Wyant and daughter Nettie visiting Orbiston. Youngest Carr child ill. Mrs Myrtle Pidcock motored to Loran with Mrs Charles Heurich and Mrs Mac Bartoe of Nelsonville. Aged Mrs Bricker ill and not much improved. Peter Bricker moved household goods to the former home of his mother. Mr and Mrs Ed Heok visiting the latter’s parents. Mr and Mrs Robert Buchanan and Mr Colley of Athens visiting Mr and Mrs Clint Courtney. Mr and Mrs Earl Shater of The Plains visiting here. Aged Mrs Shafer sick. Mr and Mrs Chas Shafer at funeral of Will Burge’s infant son at Floodwood. Wesley Plantz of West Virginia visiting his sister Mrs Hollie Thomas. Service resumed in Belfast after gas outage. Infantry protected area with machine guns. Lewis gun battery mounted on electric works roof. Steel-link trunk straps introduced as stronger than leather.

Ollie Daugherty Plains Chauncey Myrtle Pidcock Julia Wyant Nettie Orbiston Alfred Carr Loran Charles Heurich Mac Bartoe Nelsonville Bricker Peter Bricker Ed Heok Robert Buchanan Colley Athens Clint Courtney Earl Shater the Plains

Spain Declares Arbor Day Celebration Mandatory

By royal order the celebration of arbor day has been made obligatory in every township and municipality in Spain and tree planting is to be carried on upon a more extensive scale than ever before.

Spain

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