Social Roundup at New Marshfield and Nearby Visits
Local residents and visiting families gather in New Marshfield and surrounding towns. Notes include guests from Athens Columbus Lancaster Findlay and Nelsonville, moving to new homes, attending funerals, hospital trips, and Fourth of July activities. The Red Cross raised funds. clergy members held short services and spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Johnson
Shawnee
Johnson
John Barron
Nellie Hoodlet
Columbus
Milton Cooper
Texas
J. V. Minear
Grace Beverage
Mildred Beverage
Lancaster
H.l Lewellyn
L. L. Imes
G. G. Beverage
George Hunter
Jane Warner
New Lexington
Lucile Sweeney
Athens
E. J. Shannon
F. G. Hoodlet
Albany
A. Dailey
E. B. Norris
W. V. Hunter
Tenne Russell
Cheshire
E. Conner
Haarriet McDonald
Findlay
Sallie Martin
Olive Oxley
E. L. Wilson
Mamie Mace
Nelsonville
Robert
Donald Clutter
Wingett Chapel
H. H. Hulbert
Jas
Chillicothe
Gilbert
Toledo
H. G. Dweese
Uriah Judy
Columbus, Hospital
Pearl Jourd
Circle Hill
Harley Gilbert
J. H. Dowler
P. G. Dowler
Red Cross
W. H. Bowden
Rev. Boden
Mr. Thompson
Athena
Children to Take Part in the Chautauqua 1918
Junior chautauqua activities continue with Frances M McMullen and Frances Carr in charge of Athens boys and girls. A July 8 meeting at 2 pm in the First M.B. Church Sunday school room invites all children. The pageant blends humor and seriousness from a fair scene to a wartime revival ending with The Spirit of Patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Frances M. McMullen
Frances Carr
M. HB
Miss Carr
Laborers From Porto Rico Brought In For Government Work
Laborers from Porto Rico are being imported to fill jobs on government contracts. The move aims to address labor shortages and support federal projects. Local officials note the program follows prevailing wage standards and immigration rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MYERS
Care Messenger
Porto Rico
Huns Pinned Up at Chillicothe Well Satisfied
Camp Sherman officers report 100 German prisoners are disciplined and content. Most captives hail from Crown Prince Wilhelm liners and U boat crews. Prisoners are housed in sanitary tents, receive good rations, regular hours, and one guard per five men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sherman
Wilhelm
Dr. Frank P. Ames Dies at Home in Rockland
Dr. Frank Porter Ames, 65, a Rockland physician, longtime school superintendent and local businessman, died Wednesday at his home after years of heart disease. Born in Rockland, he spent his life in Washington County and was a key figure in the Belpre bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Rockland
Frank Porter Ames
Washington County
Belpre Bridge
Threshermen Price Setting Questioned in Messenger
Letter writer George Brob of Coolville asks if threshing prices were set by government or by threshermen. The June meeting, called by the Food Administration and State Board of Agriculture, set threshing prices at ten cents per bushel for wheat and eight for oats, with A P Werner as chair and an executive committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brob. Coolville, O
Food Administration
State Board of Agriculture
A. P. Werner
Millfield
Albert Wyat
Frost
Enlow
Athens
R. D
Bert Harner
Membership in Austrian trade unions falls to 150000
The number of people affiliated with Austrian trade unions has declined to 150000, reflecting reduced labor organization participation amid ongoing economic shifts. Union leaders caution that membership trends may affect bargaining power and workplace representation.
Probate Notices in Athens County Ohio June 1918
Probate Court of Athens County suspends final accounts for publication until July 28 1918 at 9 AM. Administrators and executors listed include W B Bartels for John Fisher Br A Ellis for Eliza Wilson B A Hills for William Wilson Amanda Selby for Charles Selby Frank R VanDyke for Isaac VanDyke L R Andrews for Dan Gibson Dan BeBride for Mary McBride J J Stout for Leander Stout with H T Phillips as Probate Judge 6 29 3 0 t w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
W. B. Bartels
John Fisher
BR. A. Ellis
Eliza Wilson
B. A. Hills
William Wilson
Amanda Selby
Charles Selby
Frank R. VanDyke
Isaac VanDyke
L. R. Andrews
Dan Gibson
Dan BeBride
Mary McBride
J. J. Stout
Leander Stout
H. T. Phillips
T.w
Appointment of Executor for Mary J. Bobutt Estate
Chas. M. Weatherby has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary J. Bobutt, late of Athens County Ohio, deceased. Dated June 28 1918. H. T. Phillips Probate Judge of said County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. Weatherby
Mary J. Bobutt
Athens County
Ohio
A. D
H. T. Phillips
Said County
T.w
Desertion case leads to Camp Sherman arrest in Ohio
Sheriff Frank Lowry returned from Chillicothe with Jesse Rush of Trimble township and Perry county, a suspected U S army deserter. Rush was held for stealing a suitcase and $15, then handed to military authorities. Rush family remains in legal trouble as Mrs Rush is jailed in New Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lowry
Chillicothe
Jesse Rush
Trimble Township
Perry County
Camp Sherman
United States Army
Rush
New Lexington
Clint Hooks
Glouster
Lowry
Athens County
Carmen Church
Bill Cornell
Clarence Parker
Carsey
Finsterwald
Hoover seeks Republican nomination for Athens County rep
Thomas N Hoover announces candidacy for Representative of Athens county on the Republican ticket for the August 18 primary He has lived in Athens eighteen years is an Athens township farmer and teaches History Government and Constitutional Law at the University Bert M Thompson also files for the Athens county General Assembly nomination before the August 18 1918 Republican primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Hoover
Athens County
Athens
Athens Township
General Assembly of
Ohio
Sidney A. Cook Seeks Recorder Nomination in Athens County
Sidney A. Cook of Nelsonville announces candidacy for Recorder of Athens County subject to the Republican Primary election on August 13, 1918. Located in Nelsonville Ohio. 7-1-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Sidney A. Cook
Nelsonville
Ohio
Polish hostess in Warsaw praises field marshal
A Polish woman who hosted him in Warsaw during the invasion recalls praising field marshal with only mild words saying his pictures resemble his battlefield portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
Warsaw
Buckeye State Building and Loan Promotes Savings Drive
Farmers across central Ohio sell wheat and buy Liberty Bonds and thrift stamps. They start saving accounts with Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at 22 W. Gay St Columbus. The Buckeye pays five percent on time deposits and loans all money on first mortgage on homes and farms. Asset base listed as 14- (unfinished).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
W. Gay St
Columbus
Buckeye
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Congress
West State
Second St
F. J. Beasley
L. Mazer
Fifth St
Philadelphia
Central Union Telephone Co
THE
Norris Auto Repair
E. Carpenter St
Bell Phone
A. T. Lawhead
North Hill CO
Carpenter Hardware CO
Second Street
Bath
W. B. Landis
Robert Grant
Canaanville
Ira E. Bennett
Amesville
Athens County Buick CO
Shafer Bros. Wholesale Grocery
Regal
McCarter Auto Machine CO
Athens Furniture Exchange
W. H. South
Chauncey
Hibbard's Millinery
West Union St
George McCollins
Richland Ave
Slingluff Book & News
Army
Inquire Messenger Office
Messenger
Congress St
DANDY
Fierbaugh
Jersey
Luhrig
Michael Almond
Ford Delivery Beds
Rardin Bros. CO
Coolville
Maplewood Drive
Lancaster St
W. E. Landis
R. Coen
B. L. Chapman
Lottridge
A. E. Dent
G. c. Sedgwick
Bartlett
Messenger Printery CO
DE Laval
T. W. Coe
Moler Auto Sales Co
Floyd Fought
Isom
Carpenter St
Walden Monumental Works
W. Union St
H. O. Townsend
T.F.S
John F. Butts
Gallipolis
Cn. T. F
Western Union Telegraph Co
John McNambee
Jobe, Ohio
Rock Riffle
Main Street
College Campus
Ice
Ohio War Board
America
Sitty
Price
Sh&o
BEA
GRICE
Bride
Giecom
New Marshfield
Edson Kyle
Nanna
Henry Allison
Kenneth
Margaret
L. Hawk
R. Hysell
Wan
Chester
Bert M. Thompson
J.n.brown
Dr. Bean
Cline
Agente
George Swartz
Mie
W. 8
Blackwood
Arthur McPherson
United States
M. BE
Epworth League
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