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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1918

Page

5

Local Social Notes From Columbus Visits and Arrivals

Miss Lola Fry of Columbus visits with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Millikan. Miss Lucile Williams returns to Akron after a stay at her home. Mrs. Frank Adair of Massillon visits Mrs. Charles Mitchell. Mrs. Ralph Reed of Cincinnati visits her father Mr. R. Wayne Roach. Mr. William Junod of Camp Grant Illinois arrives home on ten days leave.

Lola Fry Columbus Mrs. C. C. Millikan Lucile Williams Akron Ralph Reed Cincinnati Mr. R. Wayne, Roach William Junod Camp Grant Ill

Baltimore Man Guests Sister on Sunday

Mr. E. C. Whitcomb of Baltimore Maryland was the Sunday guest of his sister Mrs. Roy Hinchman.

E. C. Whitcomb Baltimore, Md Roy Hinchman

Misses Coe of Albany Visit Carrs This Weekend

The Misses Mabel and Alta Coe of Albany were weekend guests of Miss Marie and Miss Frances Carr.

Mabel and Alta Coe Albany Marie Frances Carr

Logan Woman Visitor Notes Family Guests

Mrs A g Steinman of Logan visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Hal Murphy for a few days. Mrs Hester Blackston travels to Columbus to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs L G Burnham. Mrs Mabel Bonifield arrives from Columbus for a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs F S Grones.

A. G. Steinman Logan Hal Murphy Mabel Bonifield Columbus Mrs F.S. Grones

Bethels Visit Son at Sea. Littler Family Trip

Judge and Mrs. A S Bethel travel to Buffalo New York to visit their son Chief Yeoman Mac Bethel who has been ordered to sea. Mrs Tom Littler and son Clarence depart for Barberton for a week with her brother Will Lee and family.

Judge A. S. Bethel Buffalo N. Y Yeoman Mac Bethel Tom Littler Clarence Barberton Will Lee

Littler Family Guests At Nelsonville Nest

Mr and Mrs Clyde Littler and children were Sunday guests of Mrs J R Howe and Mr J R Howe in Nelsonville, staying with the latter couple’s family.

Clyde Littler J. R. Howe Nelsonville

Mrs Frank Simpson and Lucile Visit Parkersburg Guests

Mrs Frank Simpson and her daughter Lucile of Parkersburg West Virginia arrived today as guests of Mr Harry O Bleness and his wife.

Frank Simpson Lucile Parkersburg, W. Va Harry O’bleness

Mrs Gardner and sister visit Wellston

Mrs. John Gardner of Carbondale and her sister Mrs. Jacob Sherman have gone to Wellston for a few days to visit with Mrs. Gwynn.

John Gardner Carbondale Jacob Sherman Wellston Gwynn

Mrs. Falloon Travels to Weldon to Visit Stevens Family

Mrs. A. E. Falloon began a trip today to Weldon Iowa to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J F Stevens Helen Falloon during the visit.

A. E. Falloon Weldon Iowa J. F. Stevens Helen Falloon

Sherman Family Returns From Middleport Trip

Mr. and Mrs Edward Sherman and children and Mrs Jacob Sherman returned yesterday from Middleport where they motored Saturday.

Edward Sherman Jacob Sherman Middleport

Mrs Ida Whitcomb Visits North Vern for Summer

Mrs Ida Whitcomb of North Vern on Ind arrived Saturday to spend the rest of the summer with her daughter Mrs Roy Hinchman.

Ida Whitcomb North Vernon Ind Roy Hinchman

Local social briefs include visits and military calls

Mrs. E A Secoy and Beatrice of Darbyville visit Mrs Alice Jordan in the city. Mrs Herbert Littler and son James return from Roseville after the death of Mrs Littler's uncle Charles Moore. Pearl Parker drives to Chillicothe to Camp Sherman with son Clarence Parker. QO E 8 members invited to 7:30 P M Masonic Temple meeting with refreshments. Mrs Harry M Roach returns from two week visit with son Sergeant H Westcott Roach 136 Field Artillery Camp Upton and daughter Miss Louise Roach in Cleveland.

E. A. Secoy Beatrice Darbyville Alice Jordan Kk. v. 3 Herbert Littler James Roseville The QO. E. 8 Masonic Temple Harry M. Roach Sergeant H. Westcott Roach Field Artillery Camp Upton Long Island N. Y Louise Roach Cleveland

Local visits span Kaine Pa Porterfield and Jackson trips

Mr and Mrs P G Hibbard hosted Mrs John George and two daughters of Kaine Pa and Miss Alice George with Mr Edwin McPherson of Porterfield. party returned by motor. Mr and Mrs H H Kinsel and sons Leo and Donald traveled by auto to Jackson and Vinton counties for the Fourth. Beatrice stayed longer. Dr and Mrs W S Bougher end a week with his mother and return to Chicago. Dr Bougher practices in Englewood suburb.

P. G. Hibbard John George Kaine Alice George Edwin McPherson Porterfield H. H. Kinsel Leo Donald Auto Jackson Vinton Counties Beatrice W. 8. Bougher Chicago Bougher Englewood

Chicago Doctor Transf ers Practice To War Doctor

Dr Hess a leading children's diseases specialist in Chicago turned over much of his practice to Dr Bougher before leaving for the war. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church meets Tuesday at 2 30 in the church parlor. Mr and Mrs Jacob Sherman learn their son Ray trained at Camp Sherman with the 331st infantry is safe overseas He serves in the Medical Detachment of the 331st.

Hess Chicago Bougher Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Jacob Sherman Ray Camp Sherman 331St Infantry 331St

Miss Estella Allen Joins Ohio University Music Faculty

Miss Estella Allen of Glouster arrives in Athens to teach voice at Ohio University Faculty of Music. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan and Cincinnati Conservatory with a Chicago Musical College post graduate medal, she earned praise as a brilliant soprano in Verdi aria during college commencement.

Estella Allen Glouster Athens Ohio University Miss Allen Clara Bancroft Oxford College Oxford Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Chicago Musical Colege

Hisylvania Mining Company unfurls service flag at Glouster

In Glouster Ohio yesterday the Hisylvania Mining Company raised a twenty five star service flag with eight more to come. A patriotic demonstration led by the Glouster band marched to Mine 28 and Mine 22 where the flag was unfurled. Speakers included George W. Rose Lee Hall and Prosecuting Attorney James Wood of Athens. Wood delivered a memorable outdoor address praised for its force and delivery.

Glouster Hisylvania Mining Company Ohio Collieries Trimble Village George W. Rose Lee Hall James Wood Athens Wood Hisylvania Company Hisylvania Jim Wood

Dr Pride Heads to Columbus for Brief Business Stop

Dr. W. A. Pride departed this morning for Columbus for a two day period to attend to business affairs and then return.

W. A. Pride Columbus

The Bull's Eye and Two Comedies at Original Theater

Tonight the Original Theater presents The Bull's Eye along with two other comedies and the Universal Weekly. It is reported as the reliable Monday show with a lineup promising entertainment for audiences.

Universal Weekly

Puritan Blue Laws Clash Over Sunday Brick Unloading

A Boston area dispute reports T B Skinner unloading coal cars on a Sunday near the Glouster Livery Company. The scene prompts questions to Mayor Williams about war time rules and church sanctioned Sunday work and hints at possible government action. Newsboys also face questions about selling Sunday papers.

T. B. Skinner Glouster Livery Company Skinner Williams War Board Sam

All Mines with Full Complement of Ears Active

All mines with full complement of ears are working today indicating continued mine operations and no reported stoppages or closures at this time.

Miss Petticoats Tonight at Opera House Starring Alice Brady

Alice Brady headlines the Opera House this evening in Miss Petticoats, adapted from a story by Dwight Tilton. The production promises light comedy and romance with Brady in the leading role.

Opera House Tonight Alice Brady Dwight Tilton

Telegraphers' Rep Hines in Washington for NLB talks

Andrew Hines, representing telegraphers on the K and M Railway, traveled to Washington to confer with the National Labor Board.

Andrew Hines Washington National Labor Board

Mr. William Jenkins Chick Leaves for Stewart Visit

William Jenkins Chick departs for Stewart to see a brother, who was recently seriously hurt in a mine at Lathrop.

William Jenkins Chick Stewart Lathrop

American troops aid French at Hill 204 near Chateau-Thierry

On July 8 American troops aided French forces at Hill 204 west of Chateau-Thierry. The attack lasted about three hours in a wood and on the hill slope. Hand to hand fighting followed as troops moved under heavy fire with rifles grenades and bayonets. Lieutenant Messner of Brooklyn is cited as the newest American ace with two additional confirmed kills.

Marne Chateau-Thierry Messner Brooklyn

David James Leaves Home for Navy Induction in Cincinnati

David James, son of William James a local merchant, departed yesterday for Cincinnati to begin induction into the United States Navy.

David James William James Cincinnati United States Navy

Mitchel Death Probe Links Unbuckled Belt

Lake Charles La July 8 investigation into the death of Major John Purroy Mitchel former New York mayor who fell from his airplane at Gerstner Field remained open Major Kirby commanding officer said evidence from cadet fliers and civilian workers indicated Mitchel left the ground with his safety belt unbuckled.

Lake Charles John Purroy Mitchel New York Gerstner Field Kirby Mitchel

Messenger critiques city governance and press freedom

The newspaper laments criticism of city officials while promising to publish opposing business views in a composite piece. It recalls a recent barber shop incident and questions the mayor’s authority on Sunday work, joking about a newspaper editor as a wartime ally.

Messenger Sunday Creek Sherlock Helmes France Hans Erie

Tanlac credited with three years’ improvement for Cincinnati woman

Mrs. Beulah Marshall of 816 Mail Street Cincinnati says Tanlac improved her weak stomach appetite and sleep after three years of malaise. She reports relief from stomach trouble nerves and fatigue and urges others to try the tonic at Cline's Pharmacy.

Tanlac Beulah Marshall Mail Street Cincinnati Taniac Cline’s

Try Tanine Rheumatism Treatment at Cline's Pharmacy

A claim that Tanine Rheumatism Treatment eases pain reports helping hundreds. Available for purchase at Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline’s

British Army Council to Transfer Two London Hospitals

The British army council and the American Red Cross announce the takeover of two London hospitals for exclusive use of American wounded soldiers.

London British Army Council American Red Cross

War Witness Recalls Vimy Ridge and German Raid

Private Arthur K. Herman of the 18th Canadian Black Watch describes his WWI service including the Vimy Ridge assault on Easter Sunday 1917. He details wounds from a whizz bang shell, amputated leg, time in 11 hospitals, and witnessing a 22-plane German air raid in London. Also noting the Stewart flour mill loading for government export.

Chautauqua Arthur K. Herman 18Th Canadian Black Watch Vimy Ridge Herman Chum Edmondtona ‘Military Hospital London England George No Man's Land Lovat Scottish Concert Co Harry Lauder Mora Black Watch

Cincinnati Cattle and Hog Market Reports

Cincinnati July 8 cattle receipts 2480 with shows for shippers 18.00 and 16.60. calves strong with extras at 16.75 to 17.00. Hogs receipts 5816 with good packers and butchers at 17.00. Sheep receipts 6268 with steady market and extras 11.50 to 12.00. lambs steady with extras 18.75 to 19.00.

Cincinnati

Chicago Livestock Hog Receipts Up Cattle and Sheep Reported

Chicago livestock market notes hog receipts at 0 000 with a ten cent rise. Cattle receipts tallied at 16 000 and sheep at 16 000 as trading continued.

Columbus Hay Market Prices Listed for Timothy and Straw

Prices for hay and straw markets show No 1 timothy at 19 and 10.76 per unit, No 2 timothy at 17.60 and 18.60, No 3 timothy at 13 and 16, No 1 clover mixed at 16 and 17, oats straw at 8 and 8.5, rye straw at 8 and 8.5.

Columbus Timothy

Pittsburg Stock Market Cattle and Hogs Prices Rise

Pittsburg Pa July 8 cattle market sees higher prices with choice cattle $16.00 to $16.50 and prime heavies at $17.00 to $17.15. Sheep and lamb receipts 17 cars with prime wethers $12.50 to $13 and good $11.25 to $12.26. hog receipts 85 cars active market with prime heavies $17.00 to $18.10 and pigs $18.00, roughs $14.12 to $15.25.

Pittcburg Pitteburg

Market Prices for Grain and Forage in Toledo

Corn cash 1.76. Oats cash 0.81. Rye cash 1.70. Clover 16.25, Oct 13.30, Dec 138.05. Alsike Oct 11.25. Timothy 4.00, Sept 4.66, Oct 4.30, Dec 4.22 1-2.

Toledo Ohio Alsike Timothy

Market Quotes for Corn and Pork in Chicago

Chicago prices show July corn at 1.63 6-8 with August 1.64 3-8 and September 1.56 1-3. July date 74 1-8, August 70, September 69 5-8. Pork bids listed July 44.20 and September 45.00.

Chicago Ill Date

Southeast 3 Having Strike of Wire Men

Western Union officials deny knowledge of Atlanta lockout orders and say business operates normally. In Atlanta one hundred fifty telegraph operators quit work after the company locked out union members on Sunday. President H. A. Joiner of the local union predicts a Southeast wire strike over the wholesale discharge, with only six to seven men left at work in the city by noon.

United Press New York Western Union Atlanta Western Union Telegram Company A. Joiner

Saloon Liquor Sales Ban Ordered in Columbus

Columbus July 8 cabarets and wine rooms must close within thirty six hours as directed by Safety Director M J Berry following an ordinance adopted last week. Liquor sales in any place other than a barroom will not be permitted.

Columbus M. J. Berry

Increase Now Demanded by Suit Makers

Cleveland garment trades face a looming strike on Thursday if wound cloak and suit industry employers fail to meet union demands. Officials say workers seek a thirty percent raise from employers in the cloak makers union.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Garment Trades Cloak Makers Union

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Frank Adair Massalion Charles Mitchell Pearl Parker Chillicothe Clarence Parker Bardin Bros. Company Athens, O Glouster News Sammy Fliere Fall Street Hospitals For 13Th Black Watch Biddison & Sands Redpath Liberty Girls William Raney Bennett Madrigal Singers Martin D. Hardin Antonio Sala James Elcho Fiddes Gay Zenoa MacLaren Harry L. Fogelman New York City Canada Bohumia Kryl Gret Lakes Sidney Landon Uncle Sam Chicago Livestock Toledo Grain Market Chicago Grain Market Buick Overland Overland Country Club Studebaker Chalmers Chevrolet Willy Flanders Lostro Auto Sales CO Capital 10
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