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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1919

Page

3

FOR SALE AND WANTED ADS FROM NELSONVILLE

Classified notices from Nelsonville include a four room residence at 952 Walnut St with water and gas access and a good cellar, a for sale of second hand furniture, a wanted late style Edison phonograph with cash offer, a bay driving mare with harness, and several named individuals listed among contacts and respondents.

Nelsonville Ohio Bay Driving Mare Bugsy F. F. White O. Bell

For Sale Hocking Valley Kraut Seeks Buyers

For sale notice describes Hocking Valley Kraut made with care and cleanliness. Cans are chunk full and quality deemed better than 8. canned kraut.

Hocking Valley

Sunday School Valentine Party Held At Miss Higgins Home

Miss Myra Higgins entertained her Sunday School class with a Valentine party Saturday evening at her Mill Street home. A Valentine box and a heart contest were enjoyed, followed by a Valentine lunch for Genera' F ns, Marie Courtney, Lucy Belte Huffman, Ruth Newton, Nellie Kuhn, Dorothy Whit sJateh, Lillian Coleman, Mary Elizabeth Coleman, Nellie Morrison and Mildred Bryant.

Myra Higgins Mill St Genera’ F Ns Marie Courtney Lucy Belte Huffman Ruth Newton Nellie Kuhn Dorothy WhitsJateh Lillian Coleman Mary Elizabeth Coleman Nellie Morrison Mildred Bryant

Local Flu Cases Decline with No Deaths Reported

Health officer reports seven flu cases in the county last week with mild symptoms and no pneumonia or deaths.

Nelsonville Butt

Valentine Party By Girl Scouts At Norris Academy

Girl Scouts Patrol 1 led by Agnes Raden and Patrol 2 led by Ted Evans, chaperoned by Lieut Helen Emish and Mrs Chas eta, hosted a Valentine party at Norris Academy. Attendees included Agnes Raden Pauline Wagner Margaret Emish Violet Tedrow Helen Hammond Velma Young Lucile McKee and others with a long list of local guests and leaders.

Girl Scoute de Thai Dle Helen Emish Chaseta Florence Parke Norris’ Academy Girl Scouts Agnes Raden Pauline Martin Wagner Margaret Emish Violet Tedrow Helen Hammond Velma Young Lucile McKee Ted Evans Feien McCarty Marjorie Duckworth Mary Sharp Leon McBride Joe Murphy Nelle Rosser Emma Fiske Grace Duckworth Virginia Thompson Harris Wood John Jackson John Zellar Lowell Burnell Lee Pritchard Wheeler Newton Frank Tedrow Wilbur McKee Tom Blake Charlies Price Howard Clarence Terry Willett Sweeney Raymond Iton Paul Martin Howard Wallace

Beatrice Smith Hosts Valentine Party On Poplar Street

Miss Beatrice Smith hosted a Valentine party at her Poplar Street home Friday evening. Attending guests included Misses Mary Matthews Francis Blake Mabel Robson Redempa Sines Lillian McKee Regina Whyte Muriel Baugh and Messrs Don Macklin Austin Ball Stanley Wolfe Carl Hartley Elgin Miller Noel Smith and Virgil Brown.

Beatrice Smith Valentine Poplar St Mary Matthews Francis Blake Mabel Robson Redempa Sines Lillian McKee Regina Whyte Muriel Baugh Don Macklin Austin Ball Stanley Wolfe Carl Hartley Elgin Miller Noel Smith Virgil Brown

Red Cross Ladies Send Treats to Troop Trains

The Red Cross Headquarters thanks the Athens community for popcorn balls and fudge prepared on short notice for troop trains. About 1200 popcorn balls were made and sent via street car, with Boy Scouts collecting the balls and Gem and Fountain Pharmacies supplying packing.

Red Cross Athens

Funeral Held For Mrs Emma Wallace Gribbens At Greenlawn

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at the home of Mr. Thomas Wallace on Chestnut Street for Mrs. Emma Wallace Gribbens 33 who died Friday in Columbus. She is survived by husband, father, five brothers and two sisters. Rev. Arthur M. Mann officiated and burial followed at Greenlawn.

Thomas Wallace Chestnut St Emma Wallace Gribbens Columbus

Jack Martin longtime Nelsonville resident dies at 76

Mr. John Martin known as Jack, a Civil War veteran, dies at home on Fort Street after months of illness. A pioneer resident of Nelsonville for about 45 years, he leaves a widow and four children Fanny Krepple of Chicago Grace Morris Don and Charles in Nelsonville. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Leon Arpee.

John Martin Jack Fort St Nelsonville Martin Fanny Krepple Chicago Ill Grace Morris Don Charles Presbyterian Church Leon Arpee

Hy e r i o n social club hosts Saturday program

Mrs. H D Kreig hosted a Hy perion ree gathering Saturday afternoon for ladies. The program included poetry readings and evoked a breezy, impromptu dance motif. Attendees included several local figures such as Ivan H Parks and L A Whitmare.

H. D. Kreig Hyperion Ree Lloyd George L. A. Whitmore Patythere R. H. Jackson Grey Bartlett Lady Balfour D. A

Gard Party Honors Mrs. Gay Aumiller With Cards

Mrs. R. R. Stalter hosted a Friday evening garden party with card games and a two course Valentine luncheon. Guests included Gay Aumiller Columbus. Harry Edington Lee McDowell Lon Rice F X Rauch Elisabeth Preston C G Sheppard John Edington BE E B Bell Ed Rosser Charlies Preston L R Kelch Herbert Leyshon Mabel Wallace Abbie Benson and Misses Jennie Raine Hagel Edington.

Dinner honors Miss Martha Eliott with six o'clock affair

Mrs J L Wilson hosted a six oclock dinner Friday night honoring Miss Martha Eliott s birthday. Guests included Misses Martha Eliott Katherine Primrose Elsie Gibbs Helena Stedam Stella Endards and Mrs J P Stratton and daughter Ruth. After dinner Mrs Stratton hosted an aria at a theatre party at the MaCc

J. L. Wilson Martha Eliott Katherine Primrose Elsie Gibbs Helena Stedam Stella Endards J. P. Stratton Ruth

Call for Patience and Attendance to Support Schools

The article laments a shortage of teachers at the opening of the school year and disruptions from flu. It calls for improved attendance and diligence and urges patrons to support the schools as the year proceeds, hoping to finish in good shape with backing from the community.

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Social Visitors Lady Guests and Travelers Across Ohio

Dr and Mrs H L Heck and child stayed with Mrs Heck s parents in Wellston over Sunday. Mrs Rex Berner of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ben James. Mrs J M Hyde stayed with sister Mrs George Putnam in Athens. Capt and Mrs BE Welch returned from New York City where the Doctor studied surgery after discharge from Fort Oglethorpe Ga. Earl Jackson went back to New York City after a ten day visit with his parents. Miss Bertha Higgins of Lancaster visited here. Mrs L H Bannister of Toledo visited her mother. Miss Esther Wallace of Columbus spent weekend with relatives. Miss Mayme Keplar left for Columbus and Cleveland for spring millinery shows. Miss Flo Hutcheson of Columbus visited here with her parents. Mrs Emmett Mitchell returned to Columbus after a visit. her mother Mrs John McHarg accompanied and will stay a few days. Miss Alice Mulligan of Columbus visited her parents here Sunday. Miss Sullivan of Bucyrus, a teacher, was weekend guest of her brother Russell M Sullivan, YMCA physical director. N S Cook of Columbus was a business visitor in town Sunday.

H. L. Heck Little Son Earl Jackson New York City R. H. Jackson Bertha Higgins Lancaster L. H. Bannister Toledo Esther Wallace Columbus Mayme Keplar Cleveland Flo Hutcheson Emmett Mitchell John McHarg Alice Mulligan Sullivan Bucyrus Russell M. Sullivan Cook of

Guarding children from coughs and colds with safe remedies

The article urges parents to keep children home when sick to prevent spread. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children, noting it contains no opium or narcotics and supports natural relief by loosening coughs and aiding expectoration.

Gloster Wrestler to Meet Henry Tenberg in Mt Gilead Finish Match

E F Skinner, Gloster’s local grappler, faces Henry Tenberg of Norfolk Va in a finish match at Mt Gilead this Friday evening. The bout starts at 8 o clock and is billed as one of the best in the region.

E. F. Skinner Henry Tenberg Norfolk Mt. Gilead

Jacksonville sportsmen to meet over new Glouster organization

Jacksonville sportsmen will convene at the mayor's office Thursday evening to discuss affiliating with the recently formed Glouster organization. The group is seen as a live-wire concern and Jacksonville support is expected to yield strong turnout and benefits for sportsmen locally.

Jacksonville Sportsmen Jacksonville Glouster

Clyde Haskins Receives Honorable Discharge and Returns Home

Clyde Haskins who recently returned from overseas duty is discharged honorably and has come home to Trimble from Camp Sherman at the end of the week.

Clyde Haskins Trimble Sherman

William Welsch and Frank Daugherty Visit Columbus

William Welsch and Frank Daugherty are spending the day in Columbus, enjoying a sightseeing outing together.

William Welsch Frank Daugherty Columbus

Glouster Sportsmen to Convene Tonight in Mayor Office

Glouster sportsmen plan an important meeting in the mayor's office this evening. All members are urged to attend to discuss key local issues and upcoming events.

Glouster

Aaron Bernstein Oversees Bon-Ton Store in Nelsonville Absence

Aaron Bernstein of The Peoples Store looks after operations at the Bon-Ton Store in Nelsonville during the temporary absence of manager Robert Harris.

Aaron Bernstein Peoples Bon-Ton Nelsonville Robert Harris

France and England Expand Industrial Art Education

France operates 32 industrial art schools drawn from 221 design schools while England has 37 centers of industrial art education linked to the South Kensington Museum.

France England South Hensington Museum

Buckeye State Building and Loan Ad Promises Better Terms

An Ohio advertisement from the Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street in Columbus touts savings with improved loan terms and lower interest for homes in Columbus and Central Ohio farms. It lists assets exceeding 15.8 million dollars and urges readers to investigate loan options.

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

Suffrage Resolution Reintroduced In Senate Session

The woman suffrage measure defeated last Monday by the senate was re introduced by Senator Jones of Washington. Suffragists still hope for another vote this session with thirteen days remaining though Jones who chairs the suffrage committee in New Mexico says this is practically impossible.

Washington Senate Jones Jones New Mexico

Kansas Governor Blames Argonne Losses on Equipment Shortages

Governor Henry J. Allen told the House Rules Committee that the 85th division suffered heavy losses at the Argonne due to lack of artillery airplanes field kitchens and horses. He asserted the war machine failed despite adequate raw manpower and presented letters from officers and enlisted men supporting his charge.

Washington Henry J. Allen Kansas House Rules Committee France Campbell Argonne Allen Red Cross

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report Rebounds in Sheep Demand

Cattle receipts total 60 loads with slower overall tone. Prime cattle fetch 15.00 to 16.00 while veal tops reach 17.00 to 17.50. sheep and lambs rise with primes at 12.00 to 13.00 for wethers and others up to 16.50 for good lambs. Hog prices ease with heavy primes 18.70 to 19.00 and smaller grades 15.75 to 16.50.

Pittsburg

Market Report Prices for Hoges Beef Cattle and Sheep

Hoges receipts total 52 000 with steady demand and wide price ranges for meat cuts. Cattle receipts 18 000 show unevenly higher market with varied values for beeves butcher stock canners and cattle stockers cows and calves. Sheep receipts 11 000 rise 25 to 50 cents with lambs and ewes priced across multiple quotes.

Cincinnati Cattle Market Report

Cincinnati Ohio February 17 cattle receipts 3100 market slow lower shippers 13.00 17.00 calves market steady extra 16.00 16.50 hogs receipts 1800 market steady lower good choice packers and butchers 18.10 sheep receipts 175 market steady extra 8.50 9.00 lambs market steady extra 16.00

Cincinnati

Chicago Produce Market Prices Mixed For Butter and Cheese

Butter and creamery at 46 to 60 cents with standards and firsts listed. Cheese sold under labels Twins and Young American with 24 to 35 cents. Live poultry offered at 22 to 28 cents per unit.

Chicago

Fisher Recalled as City Treasurer in Marion Ohio

Leo Fisher, who had been away on a visit and business trip, returned to Marion Ohio to claim the office of city treasurer. Mayor Sautter had declared the post vacant and appointed Albert W. Kettle to fill the position after Fisher’s two week absence.

Long Marion Leo Fisher Sautter Albert W. Kettle Fisher

Toledo Grain Market Headlines and Prices

Toledo grain prices for corn and seed markets shown with various grades and dates. No. 3 yellow corn at 1.34 and 1.36 dollars. standard white 62c 63c. Clover seed cash and futures at 25.60 and 25.00. Alsike March 17.60. Timothy cash 4.70 old cash 4.60 February 4.70, April 4.77, May 4.80, September 6.40.

Toledo Barney Timothy

County Officials Rally Against Rival School Reform Proposal

County and district superintendents from Athens Meigs and beyond join allies at the Southern Hotel Columbus to oppose a bill aimed at abolishing county and district posts. Supt Root warns the measure would strike a blow to schools as Ohio’s system advances with consolidated libraries attendance and better books.

Alex Root Athens County Crow Meigs County Southern Hotel Columbus Root Ohio United States Sehenree Mia Thearate Fon

Community Sing at Ohio University Ewing Hall

The School of Music at Ohio University hosts a community sing Tuesday at 7:30 PM in Ewing Hall auditorium. The program features piano pieces and songs including My Bonnie Lies Over the Sea and The Rustlings of Spring, with performances by Florence Ford, Anna Priscilla Fisher, Gladys Lantz, Ruth Sawyer, and Louise Ba.

School of Music of Ohio University Ewing Hall Bonnie Jehovah Florence Ford Wee Visnadalas Kjerulff Raoul Gabriel Erreareene Louise Ba Hizey Old Folkest Home Ero Ee Gladys Lantz Ruth Sawyer

Canaan Institute to Convene at Canaanville Church

The Canaan Towns Farmers Institute meets Friday February 21 at Canaanville Church. Sessions run 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm with two talks in the morning, two in the afternoon, and one in the evening. A lady speaker closes the afternoon. Music by Canaanville schools. noon lunch served.

Canaan Towns Farmers’ Institute Canaanville Church Oreagon Canaanville Farmers’ Unions Farmers’ Institute Canaan Township Rat Farmers’ Institute

Car Was Oraven by Ry cua nosy CHAUNCEY

Seb. 17 A Ford Sugar Creek was struck by a K.

Oraven Ry Cua Chauncey Sugar Creek A K

Taft Sees Senate Approving Paris Covenant

Former President William Howard Taft told the Northwestern Congress for a league of nations in Portland that the Senate will ratify the Paris covenant. He called opponents objections reactionary and warned against reproducing German views of sovereignty. He praised the treaty as a major step toward permanent peace and a world order.

Portland Ord William Howard Taft Senate Paris Taft League of Nations Poindexter United States

Norway Trials Seaweed Meal for Cat Feed

Promising results emerge from Norwegian experiments on producing a cat feed meal derived from seaweed. Researchers report effective nourishment, potential scalable production, and positive early indicators for animal health.

Norway

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