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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
3
A Nelsonville YMCA meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm to hear the Membership Committee report from the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce. Also noted are funeral services for George Sommers and local social and visiting reports from area residents and businesses.
Mr and Mrs John North of 269 Madison Street receive a fragment of a wartime letter from their son Waton dated December 22 1918 in Belgium noting that he is well and hopes his family is likewise.
A bronze tablet was presented to Athens county by attorney J. W. Connor of the Ohio War Saving committee at a chamber of commerce dinner. Judge elect Worstell accepted on behalf of the people, while Dr. T. R. Biddle received a gold medal for exceptional county effort in exceeding quota. Connor praised local thrift and predicted postwar prosperity as he recalled Chateau Thierry and urged continued support for veterans.
Senator Norris cited New York state warehouse figures showing a food surplus and questioned why consumer prices remain high. Louis Swift replied packers own little stored food and noted meat intended for England skews the figures, while prices have already fallen somewhat.
Alex Sunday of Millfield appeared before Mayor Woodworth on a charge of unlawfully conducting a place selling intoxicating liquor. Sunday denies selling unlawfully on any day. Trial scheduled for Friday at 1 PM. He was arrested at Millfield by Officer Ed and Fred Holsington and released on a $200 bond.
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A vintage advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin tablets as instant relief for sour, gassy, bloated stomachs after meals. It claims quick normalizing of digestion, with harmless tablets available at drug stores and low cost.
The second murder trial of the year in Athens county opened with Martin V Willis charged with second degree murder in the August 16 slaying of Harry Graham. Witnesses including Mrs. Graham testified while doctors mapped the bullet’s entry in the body as crowds filled the courtroom. Sheriff Parker fell ill with influenza during the proceedings.
Berne reports the German cabinet plans to hand control of the national assembly to the body at its first meeting. The move aims to stabilize politics by letting elected representatives shape all administrative and legislative details of the new republic. Dispatches also say the ninth army corps rejected government plans and sent delegates to press their claims before the authorities.
Ohio farmers at farmers week in Columbus were warned to plan for price declines in meat and farm produce. B H Hibbard from the University of Wisconsin said the trend may ease without a crash and urged prudent preparation for decreases as they arrive.
Washington January 29 The house immigration committee chairman Burnett formally introduced a bill to shut off immigration for four years in a move reported today.
Forty two Ohio wounded men arrived at the neck hospital from eastern hospitals. Among the Southeastern Ohio casualties are Adolph Falk Jackson and C R Hull of Vinton.
Franklin county court of appeals hears a test suit filed by Prosecuting Attorney Schlesinger against Hocking Valley Railway Company to determine the legality of a three cent per mile charge for intrastate passenger traffic in Ohio.
A monthly report from Humane Officer A C Roach notes 24 non support prosecutions, 13 cruelty to animals cases, 2 non support prosecutions of pregnant women, 3 for non support of parents, 2 for statutory rape, 6 neglected children investigations involving 22 children, plus actions on horses and dogs. The local society donated 200 to Red Star and aided wounded army horses, with Pershing accepting aid.
Raleigh Edgar writes from a London camp about awaiting transport to New York, a Christmas dinner, RAF restrictions, and witnessing President Wilson's guard of honor in Dover. He notes the King and royal visit to Buckingham Palace, a 12 day leave to visit Belfast and Glasgow, and distant French coastline seen from the hilltop. He mentions smoking a pipe and Prince Albert tobacco.
A European invention enables upper sections of street lamp posts to be lowered for lighting maintenance without ladders. The design allows safer, faster access for trimming and bulb replacement, improving city illumination efficiency.
Sheriff Webb Snyder announces a $300 reward for the arrest of the murderer of Mrs Wilmer Amos Hadley. Police seek a former army surgeon stationed at West Hampton base hospital connected to the case.
Columbus Cenane an J W Bloomingbourgh was declared grand corn champion as awards in the corn and grain show tied to farmers week were announced today.
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Market prices show weak egg values with various grades and weights. Live poultry lists fowls broilers chickens roosters turkeys hens and guineas with per pound and per dozen figures and notes on ages and defects.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania January 29 cattle receipts light and market steady with prime and choice cattle at 16.00 to 16.75 and calves 16.00 to 17.00. Sheep and lambs steady with prime wethers 11.60 to 12.00 and good 10.50 to 11.00. hogs active with prime heavies 18.26 to 18.40 and other classes from 12.00 to 18.40 depending on grade.
A concise OCR fragment lists gasoline prices by city including Princeto rude oil no 43 and stations in North Lima South Lima Indiana Wooster and Plymouth with prices $2.43 $2.38 $2.28 $2.58.
Union Stock Yards at Ottawa Illinois reported hog receipts at 26 000 with a steady to strong market and varied bid prices for different hog categories. Cattle receipts showed a strong market with higher bids for beeves and stockers while sheep and wool prices showed activity with lambs and mutton bids. Chicago butter prices and Toledo grain closes are listed with standard ranges and cash quotes.
Listings show Clever seed cash for January and February at 24.86 and 24.60 respectively. Alsike pricing appears for January and March at 17.40 and 17.50. Timothy prices show old cash at 4.80 and new cash at 4.00 with January 4.90 and March 5.00.
The Ohio State Medical Association in Columbus decided to discontinue opposition to pending bills allowing Christian Scientists to charge for treatment and services. Physicians said they were tired of accusations of selfish motives and would shift public protection to the public.
Broadwell and Mrs P H Root of Wardue Run visited W W McKinley and family on Sunday. George McKinley of Columbus visited relatives here Friday to Monday after years away. Reed Conant of Lathrope also visited Friday to Monday. Oseph Conant was on Hungary Ridge Saturday. Rev Garret began a protracted meeting at Oak Hill Saturday. Fred Roberts and family left Sunday for Zanesville after visiting Chauncey Monday with RE White and wife. Christien Wadesvor is doing fine with Bam Garrett and Vier White leading last Sunday. next Sunday will feature Mrs Rachel Carsey. Two new members.
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