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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville mare for sale with harness and puggy

Nelsonville notices advertise a bay driving mare 900 pounds seven years old plus new harness and puggy. Contact F F White Nelsonville via Bell Phone 1W. 2-17-3. Also Hocking Valley Kraut boasts quality canned product with full cans. Weekly meeting February 20 7 30 PM at the Y M C A. Directors accept Elks invitation to use Elk quarters for chamber meetings. Members urged to attend 7 30 PM tomorrow at the Y M C A.

Bay Driving Mare F. F. White Nelsonville Hocking Valley Order of Eks Elks Lodge

For Sale 16 Acres Near Nelsonville and Carbondale

Property list offers 16 acres for sale six miles south of Nelsonville and three miles from Carbondale near a school and church. Includes a six room frame house two porches good cellar barn and outbuildings with a spring and soft water plus some fruit. 60 adjacent acres available for lease at 30 dollars yearly. Written by J. P. Huddy Nelsonville Ohio R. D. 3 dated February 18.

Nelsonville Carbondale Algo J. P. Huddy R. D

Found money on Train 603 prompts owner to call Conductor Reynolds

A small amount of money found on train 603 is reported. Owners may recover by calling Conductor Reynolds. note dated 2 18 1 p.

Reynolds

Nelsonville Chamber Drives Road Improvements and City Cleanliness

The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce and a Buchtel committee urged county aid for a new road from Nelsonville to the Hocking county line and for paving and street cleaning in Nelsonville. Officials planned immediate work, with state aid sought for the Columbus to Parkersburg route, and a plan to finance street cleaning to improve conditions and curb depressions in paving.

Chamber of Commerce Nelsonville Nelsonville Corporation Mason City Hill Hocking County Buchtel Buchtel Corporation Murray City West Washington Street Logan Corporation Ruascoe Columbus Parkersburg Washington Street Chamber Ed Dewhurst Dewhurst

Dinner Honoring Private Frank M Skiver Returns Home

A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. Lewis Skiver honored Private Frank M. Skiver Co B 822nd M G B who served seven months overseas returning February 14 1919. Attendees included Lewis Skiver Annie Fred Darrel and others with extended family members from Lancaster Cable Edna and more.

Lewis Skiver Frank M. Skiver France England Scotland Ireland Annie Fred Darrel Skiver Russell Fang Lancaster Earl Skiver Dave Bruce Emanuel Skiver Lillian Skiver Cable Minnie Laughlin Edna Arthur Luther Skiver Elmer Sheldon James Bruce James Warren Frank Skiver Fern Fareham Mable Bryan

West School PTA to Hold Meeting Friday at Two

The Parent Teachers' Association of the West School will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The third grade taught by Miss Kinney will demonstrate typical work, followed by a discussion on the Back-to-School-Drive.

Parent-Teeachers’ Association of the West Miss Kinney

Stamps Sales Highlight Nelsonville Schools Initiative

Total thrift stamp sales and purchases in Nelsonville schools from January 1 to February 14 reached 1641 dollars. Miss Patton's eighth grade room in the high school led last week with the banner for largest sales, while Mrs. Wood teaches in that room during Miss Patton's absence.

Nelsonville Miss Patton Wood

Scouts Hear Lecture By Oversee Signal Instructor Wolfe

Lieut Wolfe, a six months overseas signal instructor, gave an interesting and instructive lecture to the Boy Scouts at the YMCA. Wolfe is employed by Bell Telephone.

Wolfe Bell Telephone 0

Advertised Letters February 17 list

Advertised letters for February 17 include Mr. and Mrs. George Barker William Blackstock Mrs Huisch Cooley Mr Ira Hillier Mr B Louderback Mr F Louderback Wm McCoy Mr F M Riley Mrs James Sell Hasel Sommers Mr Lee Smith Sam Turner Miss Margaret West Miss Mary Wallace Isaac Wallace and others.

George Barker William Blackstock Huisch Cooley Ira Hillier B. Louderback F. Louderback Wm. McCoy F. M. Riley James Sell Hasel Sommers Lee Smith Sam Turner Margaret. West Mary Wallace Mra Isaac Wallace

Cosmopolitan Club Elects New Officers At Fayette Street

Miss Lon Lane hosted the Cosmopolitan Club gathering on Fayette Street. New officers include President Miss Lon Lane and Vice President Mrs. A. G. Mechem with recording secretary Mrs. H. H. Jackson and cor responding secretary Mrs. Edith Stiers. Treas. Mrs. Martin Ohlinger and Librarian Mrs. C. L. Stout. Directors include Mrs. B. S. Lane, Mrs. D. A. Ferree, Miss Nixon and Miss Pila Patton. Social Committee comprises Mrs. B. L. Lamborn, Mrs. W. J. Sanders, and Miss Myrtle Moore.

Cosmopolitan Club Lon Lane The Fayette St A. G. Mechem H. H. Jackson Cor Edith Stiers Treas Martin Ohlinger C. L. Stout Lane D. A

Wests Learn Daughter Bernice Receives Hampton Roads Call

Mr and Mrs Frank West have learned their daughter Bernice has been called to Hampton Roads. Miss Wilson enlisted in government service several months ago.

Frank West Bernice Hampton Roads Wilson

Local residents arrive and depart for home and visits

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Skiver return to Jackson Michigan after wintering here. Mrs. Cora Wade visits Columbus relatives. Miss Helen Dennis leaves for New York City after visiting. Mrs. Chas Lida meets friends in Logan. Rev. Leon Arpe visits Athens. Ensign Geo Stuart heads to New York after visiting. Ed Mills visits Columbus and Millfield. Frances Socie attends Woman’s Home Missionary Society meeting in Athens. Ed Mills and family host in Columbus. Red Cross official Mr Cole seeks a local trainee in Nelsonville for Cleveland training with expenses paid. No candidate yet found locally.

Isaac Skiver Jackson Mich Cora Wade Columbus Helen Dennis New York City Chas Lida Logan Leon Arpe Athens Ensign Geo. Stuart Ed Mills Frances Socie Woman's Home Missionary Society Marietta Ed Dean W. S. Jones Millfield Cole Lake Division Red Cross Cleveland War Chest Nelsonville

Public debate over league covenant risks national ruin

The author criticizes entering the league covenant, warning that obedience to its decrees would make the United States an outcast and at war with every member nation. The piece portrays the league as a fatal compact surrendering national destinies to a tribunal with immediate war as punishment for noncompliance.

League

Buckeye State Building and Loan Ad Promises Better Terms

From the Rankin Building in Columbus the Buckeye State Building and Loan Company offers loans on Columbus homes or Central Ohio farms with better terms and lower interest. It highlights assets over 15,800,000 and urges readers to investigate for savings.

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

Poindexter Warns Against Global League Surrender of Independence

The speaker denounces a proposed world league, arguing it would surrender national sovereignty and undermine wartime gains. He cites southern triumphalism, compares military victory to diplomatic surrender, and warns that such a league could overrule liberties and widen unrest from Mexico to Russia.

Poindexter The Union Mexico Russia League Germany

New Revolution Spreads in Germany Spartacans Clash with Troops

Reports from Basel and Zurich indicate heavy fighting in Westphalia as Spartacans clash with government forces. Ruhr region reportedly in Spartacan hands with clashes anticipated in the Rhine area. Dorsten losses claimed. 30,000 troops deployed. Spartacans entrench in Dusseldorf and Oberhausen. Berlin dispatch notes failed attempts to free Karl Radek from Mobiat prison.

Germany Basle Zurich Westphalia Ruhr Spartacans Rhine Dorsten Dusseldorf Oberhausen Jthine Berlin Sparta Mobiat Karl Radek Bolshevist

New Sugar Waste Factory Sites Weighed

Findlay Ohio Feb 19 Toledo may be chosen as a factory site to use refinery wastage in sugar. Other plants likely at Findlay and Fremont. Du Pont Powder Company chemists at Bay Ridge Ohio say 400 million pounds of sugar wasted annually can be used to make potash fertilizer or chemicals for explosives.

Findlay Toledo Fremont du Pont Powder Company Bay Ridge Ohio United States

Armistice Day Chants and Tax Noise in Peace Claims

A historical column contrasts Armistice Day pageantry with tax obligations, arguing that civic duty extends beyond celebration. The piece suggests paying income tax is a louder, more real contribution to victory than ceremonial horn blasts.

Strike Continues as Seattle Yard Talks Go On

Seattle shipyard strike extends as war labor investigators strike leaders and union officers meet with yard owners. Heads of major Seattle steel yards cancelled plans to reopen this morning after talks yesterday.

Seattle Wash Seatle Ship Yard Fleet Corporation

Navy orders probe bribe allegations in third district

Secretary Daniels ordered Admiral Clark to prepare cases against naval officers in the third district New York for alleged bribery and enlistment irregularities. He told Clark to go to the bottom of the case.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Daniels Admiral Clark New York Clark

House OKs post office bill with air service and roads funding

Washington February 19 The House approved the conference report on the post office appropriation bill. Senate amendments provided 860000 dollars for the air service and 200000000 dollars for good roads.

Washington House Post Office Senate Air Service

Ohio House OKs bill to heat street car vestibules

The Ohio House unanimously passed the Smith bill requiring street car companies statewide to heat car vestibules to at least 0 degrees from October 31 to April 15 each year, sending the measure to the Senate.

Columbus, CO House Senate Smith Ohio

Pancake Dish Reveals Syrup Can and Butter Plate Hidden Inside

A new pancake dish includes a clever concealed feature with a syrup can and a butter plate tucked inside the lid. This hidden setup offers convenient access and a novel serving twist.

Railway consolidation urged by B&O president before Senate

Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad urged the consolidation of about 25 railroad systems before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. He said the move would preserve commerce and reduce regional competition pe dl.

Washington Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Comar Willard

Knox County War Savings Stamps Drive Nearing 1918 Pace

Knox County undertakes a War Savings Stamp canvass under chairman W. E. B. McCormick with a $1,000 limit. Early results show more than $60,000 in stamps sold as the campaign aims to mirror the 1918 record.

Knox County Porefront Mt. Vernon Knos County W. E.B. McCormick

Ohio War Savings Drive to Aid 1919 Quota in Allen County

Ohio's first 1919 War Savings drive will be held in Allen county from February 9 to 14. H B Simonton, War Savings chairman for Allen county, declares the county quota will be pledged as a result of the campaign.

Alten Jima Onhio Allen County H. B. Simonton

Dayton Schools Sold Over 36000 War Savings Stamps

Dayton last week sold more than 36000 in War Savings Stamps setting a state leading record in Ohio. This achievement stands as the highest city total known in the state to date.

Dayton Ohio

Start Distribution Of Presidential Honor Stamps To Schools

Distribution of War Savings Stamp recognition stamps will begin in a few days for boys and girls in Ohio schools as part of the state program.

Columbus

County Roads and Traction Line Topic at Athens Lunch

Chamber of Commerce discussion centered on upgrading the Athens to Vinton county state road via Albany and completing the Coolville to Athens mud stretches. Speakers urged local levy support and private contributions while noting road value and regional traffic impacts.

Athens Commerce Court House Athens Vinton County Albany Coolville Chamber of Commerce F. W. Bush IF. E. Goldsberry B. L. Pilcher T. Watson Craig Frank Caldwell Carthage J. J. Schmidt Cline Ice Cream Co Judge Bethel Frank Roach Goldsberry Parkersburg Trustees of Township Winess L. Pilcher Pilcher Trafic Marietta Washington County Bush Retail Merchants Association Young

Cincinnati Cattle Market Report Confusing OCR Snapshot

Today's market from Cincinnati shows mixed cattle prices with heavy and light receipts. Strong demand for extras yields varied quotes such as 16.60 to 18.10 per hundredweight, while lighter lots trade around 9.50 to 17.00 amid fluctuating demand.

Cincinnati Cincinnati. C

Unclear Union Era Prices Reported in Fragments

Fragmentary notes show bulk prices and amounts such as 17.40 and 14.60 with names like Sather and Halk, but the text is garbled and lacks complete context or clear events to establish a coherent report.

Unclear OCR market listing from Pittsburg region

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered numbers and prices like 16 26.06 1400 and 18.00 with mentions of veal and markets. No clear event, names, or cohesive report emerges from the damaged snippet.

Pittsburg Eae

Cincinnati Produce Prices Report

Live Poultry and eggs market notes show steady fowls 30c per lb for eight pounds and over, and 3 pounds and under at 86c. Roasting chickens 30c and up, roosters 20c, young birds 26c, turkeys 38c for 12 pounds and over, hens 39c for 8 pounds and over, old toms 36c.

Cincinnati

Chicago Produce Market Prices and Notes

A fragmented market report lists assorted produce prices such as perteam 630, standards at 47 percent 40 and 62c, seconds 88c, and Gedination 81 87c. Other entries include You American Live Poultry at 34 percent and various unclear figures.

Chicago Cnoene- Seer

Toledo Grain Market Details and Prices

Toledo grain closing reports show corn at 1.33 to 1.98 per bushel with various contracts for Oates standard white ale and clover seed. Timothy and alfalfa seeds listed with February and March values, along with timothy and other forage prices and grain futures.

Toledo

Norwegian salt from sea power method proposed

A new Norwegian electrical process to extract salt from seawater promises ten kilograms of salt per kilowatt hour of energy, with additional condensed byproducts noted though not detailed.

Well done Ohio as soldiers praised in war drive

A clipped wartime tribute recalls the Argonne and sacrifice of fallen heroes. The speaker thanks the troops and their families, urging continued support for the War Savings Stamp drive to fund the national effort and honor their memory.

Argonne Flessers Ohio

Funeral services for Professor Dunkle

Funeral services for Professor Dunkle will be held at 10 o'clock at the Church Street Church. Friends may call between eight and ten. Interment will take place at M and the funeral train departs at 12 39 B and O.

Mi Dunkle Church Street Friends

Tax Evasion and Pro German Sentiments Spark Debate

A cryptic note discusses avoiding the LAA income tax and mocks ProGermans, hinting at social tensions. The message contrasts tax evasion with political loyalties, signaling unsettled views in the community.

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