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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1919

Page

3

Brandenburgs Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Miles Brandenburg entertained with a twelve o clock chicken dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs John George and Mr and Mrs M T Brandenburg and daughter Miss Forrest. Harry Rickett and Miss Clara Linn of Columbus visited. Mae Johnson of Kenton stayed with Aunt Mrs Richard Gibson.

Miles Brandenburg John George M. T. Brandenburg Miss Forrest Harry Rickett Clara Linn Columbus Dana Windon Mae Johnson Kenton Richard Gibson

entertaining for guest Miss Dorothy Welch in town

Mrs C E Welch hosted yesterday afternoon for her Salt Lake City guest Miss Dorothy Welch. An informal reception from 2 to 3, a theatre party at the Majestic, and a 5 o'clock luncheon at the Colonial followed. Attending were Claudine Uhrig Louise Hyde Lucile Stalter Esther Vorhes Lillian Barron Elian Crouse Helen Ohlinger Elsie Hodgman Margaret Rosser Mary Pensyle Ruth Eberle. Mr and Mrs John George of Logan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Miles Brandenburg.

C. E. Welch Dorothy Welch Salt Lake City Utah Welch Harry Welch Majestic The Colonial Miss Welch Claudine Uhrig Louise Hyde Lucile Stalter Esther Vorhes Lillian

Miss Gail Galvin Leaves for Extended Visit

Miss Gail Galvin departed today for an extended visit with her brother in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Her mother Mrs T C Galvin accompanied her to Columbus and spent the day with friends.

Gail Galvin Pittsburgh T. C. Galvin Columbus

Mortgage Lifted by Athens Leader for Local Church

C. L. Poston, a prominent Athens citizen, helped the A M E Church remove its debt through his generous donation. Other local items note Siegfried's return to St. Louis after visiting daughter Mrs. E. R. Pike, Mrs. Harrold Mechem and children returning from Glouster, Pearl and Mrs. Davis visiting in New Straitsville, Mrs. Brandenburg in Athens, UMW historian Chris Evans visiting from Indianapolis, and the Hudsons returning from Lebanon after a week with relatives.

C. L. Poston Athens, C A. M. E. Church Colc Siegfried St. Louis E. R. Pike Harrold Mechem Glouster Hawk Pearl Davis New Straitsville Harry Mounts M. T. Brandenburg Athens Chris Evans United Mine Workers Indianapolis This W. L Hudson Lebanon

Advertised Letters List for July 7 At Pn

Advertised letters include Bateman William Ballau Noah Cook Clinton E Dodds Sylvia Johnson Mrs Charley Matheny John Mitchel Mrs Sylvia Orn Miss Emma Pentinent R F D Box 36 Powers John E Turner Mrs Adrian Wetzel Frank Belford Williams Miss Margaret.

Bateman Ballau Noah Cook Clinton E Dodds Sylvia Johnson Charley Matheny John Mitchel Orn Emma Powers John E Turner Adrian Wetzel Frank Belford Williams Margaret

Newborn Son for Dr and Mrs Everett Neff in Wilkensburg

A fine eight pound son arrived last night at the home of Dr and Mrs Everett Neff in Wilkensburg Pa. The Neffs are former Nelsonville residents with many friends here who are glad to hear the happy news. Mother and baby are doing nicely.

Everett Neff Wilkensburg Neffs Nelsonville Mother Babe

Dinner at Fort Street Home for Cooley Family Guests

Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Cooley entertained at a twelve o'clock dinner Sunday at their Fort street home. Guests included Frank Cooley Jr. and Jim Cooley of New York City, Frank Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cooley.

F. G. Cooley Fort Street Frank Cooley, Jr Jim Cooley New York City Frank Jackson Leonard Cooley

Local notes on arrivals and travels in the city

Frank Lowery known as Boss Campbell has been discharged and arrived to set up a future home here. Miss Mayme Keplar and Miss Lucile Hartley spend a few days in Columbus. Rev Leon Arpee spent Monday in Athens with his mother. Mrs Bibbs returned to Kansas City after visiting her sister Mrs W W Poston. Sam Longley left for Akron for an indefinite stay. Mrs Fred Voigt and two children are mentioned with travel and residence details.

Frank Lowery Boss Campbell Mayme Keplar Lucile Hartley Columbus Leon Arpee Athens Bibbs Kansas City W. W. Poston Sam Longley Akron Fred Voigt

For Sale Potatoes 40 Bushels at 1 40 a Bushel

Classified ads from Nelsonville list 40 bushels of potatoes for sale at 1.40 per bushel by Frank Tedrow. Also offers two sewing machines in good condition from Red Cross at A P Scott's for one fourth their cost. An Overland touring car with four new tires is offered cheap if sold at once at 1037 Poplar Bt. A furnished room for rent with private entrance at 118% W Washington St with Bell 29.

Frank Tedrow Red Cross A. P. Scott's Washington St

Bilious Attacks Helped by Chamberlains Tablets Say Willis Browning

A reader from Pattonsburg Missouri recounts a year ago his wife used Chamberlains tablets to cure a bad bilious attack and long standing constipation. The testimonial endorses the medicine's effectiveness.

Chamberlain Willis Browning Pattonsburg

Ruger Fined in Wisconsin Non-resident License Incident

In Washburn Wisconsin H C Ruger paid a $50 fine after a deputy game warden accused him of failing to carry a non resident license while fishing and spoke with Mrs William Gray of Chicago about his hometown.

Washburn Wis H. C. Ruger Chicago William Gray

Rain Heads Elks at Atlantic City Convention

The Elks annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey met in executive session and was expected to wind up affairs. Frank L Rain from Nebraska was elected grand exalted ruler late yesterday.

Atlantic City N. J Elks Frank L. Rain

Lost roll of paper found in Glouster area

A missing roll of paper with accident blank supports was reported. finder should contact Dr. C. Von Scheele in Jacksonville. The city hosts a Thursday opera house dance with music by Jimmy Richards Orchestra.

Opera House Jimmy Richards

Orchestra Recital Proceeds At Church Of Christ Friday

An evening program at the Church of Christ features top valley talent for an orchestra recital. Local figures William Ellis of the United Mine Workers departs tomorrow for Birmingham after a short city visit. Anna Timbrink heads to Detroit to visit relatives for several weeks. Meshick Cavey returns home from Akron after weeks away. Due to the pastor's absence, the St Andrews Church ice cream social will be held on Mulligan lawn Friday night with no preaching services Sunday.

Rebekah Lodge No. 48 District of Sixty-Two Church of Christ William Ellis United Mine Workers Birmingham Ala Mr. Ellis Miners’ Organization Meshick Cavey Akron J. W. Orr Young Ladies of St Andrews Tenary Methodist Mulligan

Day school follows usual schedule. Miss Gamwell travels

Miss Mary Gamwell left the capital city for Columbus to attend the centennial. She will then visit friends in Galion before returning home.

Mary Gamwell Columbus Galion

Postmaster in Bethany Held on Serious Charge

Bethany W Va July 9 W E Reeves postmaster and church elder arrested on a serious charge brought by parents of five year old Mary Fluhart was saved from an angry mob by Mayor W T Booker last night the mob threatened to storm the jail but was persuaded to let the law take its course Reeves will have a hearing today

Bethany W. E. Reeves Christian Church Mary Fluhart W. T. Booker Reeves Booser

Motorbike dispute ends in replevin and arrest in Perry county

A dispute over a motor cycle led to a replevin order and an arrest. H D Nice of Athens sold the bike to Andrew Alexander of New Straitsville on installments, Nice retrieving the machine from Straitsville and facing theft charges. The case moves to Squire Warrener's court next Monday with a search warrant issued by a Perry county justice.

Justices of the Peace H. D. Nice Athens Andrew Alexander New Straitsville Alexander Nice Straitsville Perry County New Lexington Rocky Roads Justice Warrener Glenn Express Express Company Squire Warrener Warrener

Ohio River Stages Report July 9 in Pittsburgh Area

Ohio River stages today show Point Bridge at 5.3 feet stationary, Herrs Island 5.6 feet stationary, Davis Island 9.1 feet stationary, Geaver Dam 8.1 feet stationary, Parkersburg 11.1 feet rising, and Point Pleasant 3.5 feet falling.

Pittsburgh Point Bridge Herrs Island Davis Island Geaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Community church service and Princeton student report build parish interest

The Presbyterian service will discuss Matthew 7 12 27 and Edward Arpee from Princeton University will report on the Northfield Conference. The Missionary Society met with notable participation and refreshments followed. Clerk Copeland announces explosives licenses no longer required after July 30. Mrs G R Smith injured cranking her Ford. no bones broken after medical exam.

Presbyterian Church Edward Arpee Princeton University Northfield Missionary Sociey Miss Shott G. R. Smith Hudson Avenue

Terrorists Blamed for Woman's Death in Ohio Woods

Cris and Frank Ebbale of Chicago identified the charred body of their sister Mary De Francisco in Fremont Ohio two weeks after her cremation was found. Tony Elardo and Sam Cantello are jailed on murder charges. the brothers allege a terrorist clique headquartered in Akron abducted and killed her.

Freemont Ohio Cris Frank Ebbale Chicago Mary de Francisco Fremont Tony Elardo Sam Cantello Akron

Kaiser Under Guard in London Escape Prevented

London July 9 former Kaiser guarded to prevent escape. Andrew Bonar Law told the house of commons steps have been taken to block escape.

London Kaiser Andrew Bonar Law House of Commons

Ford to Take Stand in Libel Suit Against Chicago Tribune

Henry Ford was notified by The Tribune's attorneys to appear in court late this afternoon for his libel case against the Chicago newspaper, with expectations he will testify tomorrow morning in Mount Clemens Michigan.

Mount Clemens Mich Henry Ford Tribune Auto King Chicago Tomorow

Veteran of Great War Is Honored By His Friends

A welcome home party for Private Ernest Brown at W. H. H. Brown’s Baker Settlement home drew about 125 neighbors. He served with the Motor Transport Co. 366 in France for eighteen months and earned a Victory Medal with eight stars for battles including Somme Defensive and Aisne Defensive.

W. H. H. Brown Baker Settlement Ernest Brown France Brown Motor Transport Co Western Front Somme Aisne Chemin Des Dames Reims Montdidier-Nayon Champagne-Marne Aisne-Marne Oise-Aisne

Cincinnati Markets Today Eggs and Poultry Prices

Today's markets report in Cincinnati shows eggs steady with prime firsts 44 cents, dot firsts 42, ordinary firsts 39, seconds 36, duck eggs 44. Live poultry lists fowls over 5 pounds at 28 cents per pound, under 5 pounds also 28, broilers over 1.5 pounds at 45, under 1.5 pounds 30, roosters 18.

Cincinnati

Grain Prices Reported for Toledo Markets

Closing prices list corn No 3 yellow at 1.92 per bushel oats standard white 77 to 78 cents barley No 2 1.23 rye No 2 1.45 seed clover cash 28.25 Oct 27.10 Dec 26.50 alsike Oct 22.75 Dec 22.50 timothy cash 5.25 Sept oo Oct 5.65 Dec 5.70 March 6.00.

Toledo Alsike Timothy New

Cattle and Hogs Market Report With Varied Prices

Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice cattle at 15.00 to 15.75 and prime 13.75 to 14.50. Veal calves bring 20.00 to 23.00. sheep and lambs light receipts and steady with prime wethers 10.00 to 10.50, good 9.00 to 9.55, fair mixes 13.00 to 18.25. Hogs receipts ten doubles, market steady. heavy pin 22.55 to 23.75 and mediums 22.55 to 23.75. heavy yorkers 22.55 to 23.75, light yorkers 22.00 to 22.50, pigs 21.00 to 21.50, roughs 18 to 20.25, stags 14.50 to 15.00.

Chicago Produce Market Butter-creamery Prices Report

Butter creamery prices in Chicago market quoted 50 cents for firsts and 50 cents for other grades, with seconds at 45 to 47 cents. Standards category listed 50 cents under varied grade tags.

Chicago

Cincinnati Cattle and Hog Prices Report

Cattle receipts 900 with market steady. shippers paid 11.50 to 14.00. Calves market strong with 20.00 to 20.50. Hogs receipts 5200, market higher. good choice packers and butchers 22.50. Sheep receipts 4500, market steady. lambs strong with 50 rise to 17.25 to 17.50.

Cincinnati

Soldier in allotment scam held by U S officers

John R. Fisher, a discharged soldier, was seized by federal officers on a charge of misrepresenting Ida Taylor as his wife to obtain government allotments while he served in France. The woman, identified as Ida Minchin, is under arrest in Cleveland.

Wheeling W. VA John R. Fisher United States Ida Taylor France Cleveland Ida Minchin

Troops Return Home Via Bordeaux Route

The last American troops arrived in New York aboard the transport Santa Olivia after leaving Bordeaux. Officers said future arrivals will pass through Brest, marking the end of the Bordeaux route for American forces.

New York N. Y Bordeaux Brest

Police guard City Hall after bomb threat July

Police guarded Youngstown City Hall after a threat said the hall would be blown up. The alert followed a notice received earlier, with authorities tracing no immediate credible target identified.

Youngstown Ohio City Hall

Trade Commission Meets Steel Firms Over Bas ing Points

The Federal Trade Commission conferred with a steel producers delegation on basing points. Pittsburg has long served as the base for F. O. B. deliveries under the established practice.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Pittsburg

Return Flight Ordered For R-84 Under Favorable Winds

Washington officials were advised by the United States weather bureau to begin the return flight of England within twenty four hours. The report cited favorable winds and weather over the western Atlantic for the R-34 route.

Washington United States Weather Bureau England Atlantic

Bumper Corn Crop Estimated for 1919

Washington reports the 1919 US corn crop at 2 815 000 bushels, a record surpassing prior estimates by over 100 million bushels. Norwegian scientists patent a secret process producing 98 percent nitric acid from 30 percent acid synthesized from atmospheric nitrogen.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture

Assault trial ends with no verdict in Millfield case

Albert Werner of Millfield faced trial on a charge of criminal assault against thirteen year old Nellie Smathers. After a three hour jury the panel stood 7 to 5 for acquittal then deadlocked at 50 50 in the morning following, requiring a new trial. Werner released on bond. further action unlikely before September.

Albert Werner Millfield Nellie Smathers Werner Matt McPherson Worstell Bartels Keenan and Wells Attrney Perry Wood Wood F. M. McPherson Foreman George Whipple R. O. Williams Orville Shellman C. C. Kerr George Maxwell C. O. Burnett Clarence Roach Frank Dowler Peter Y. Sama P. B. Lightfritz F W. Chapman

Willard Dempsey fight film forwarded to censor board

In Columbus on July 9 the Willard Dempsey fight pictures will be resubmitted to the Ohio movie censor board with specified cuts. Film owner Frank G. Hall said if rejected he will appeal to the supreme court. Board member O G Williams and Maurice S Hague voted in favor today. Maude Murray Miller had previously rejected the film.

Columbus Ohio Movie Censor Board Frank G. Hall Hall Supreme Court O. G. Williams Maude Murray Miller Maurice S. Hague Tony

Careful Shampooing For Hair Care

The advice warns against excess alkali in soaps and shampoos that dry and damage hair. It recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, giving rich lather and thorough cleansing with minimal use. It claims the product is cheap and available at pharmacies, lasting months for a family.

Summerall Named American On Fiume Conflict Panel

Paris July 9 Major General C P Summerall of the First Army is named American member of the new committee of representatives from Great Britain France the United States and Italy to investigate the fighting between Italian and French troops at Fiume.

Paris C. P. Summerall First Army Great Britain France United States Italy Fiume

Cravath Heads Phillion Slugger to New Role

Charles Cravath leads Phil­adelphia baseball team after John Combs leaves to pursue business work. Cravath takes on manager duties as Combs departs noting prior intent to resign.

Philadelphia Charles (Gravy) Cravath Ceeds John Combs

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John George of Logan Caldwell Rose Shay Walter Meheem Stacy Sharp Emmett Edwards Corning Our City Methodist Episcopal Church Anna Bibbs James Frank Cooley Miss Mae Lines Joseph Carl Breil F. X. Rauch Nevin Mae Lines Mae Hartman Lucile Kaelin the Nightingale R. Huntington Woodman Janna Dorothy Lee B. E. le Fever John Prindle Scott Jesus Chas A. E. Harris Oley Lemmens Chas. Wakefield Cadman Rain Heads Elks Glouster News Friendship Circle Methodist Church KE. LeFever Grant Hospital Dr. LeFever Anna Timbrink Detroit Charles Easler E. A. Roberta Coco-Cola Bottling CO Clerk of Courts Copeland Uncle Sam FORD Stans Toledo Grain Market Pittsburg Livestock Will Lash Summerall Phillion Pharmacy Co the Majestic Billiard Parlor W. S. Owens Nelsonville, Ohio Gates Bell W. Washington
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