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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Playground News Highlights and Repairs

Regular play hour programs run at East Central and West schools with East drawing 200 plus attendees. Deanville hosts a Wednesday night play hour from 6 15 to 8 with over 100 participants. Swimming is back, wrestling and boxing proceed daily in the Y gym, and riverbank erosion at the city playground prompts levee repairs funded by the Chamber of Commerce.

Deanville Chamber of Commerce Hocking Valley Fire Clay Co

Miss Lulu Juniper Weds Fred Wilson in Nelsonville

Miss Lulu Juniper and Fred Wilson were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev. Arthur M. Mann officiating. The couple, longtime local figures, plan a two week honeymoon and will reside at 262 West Washington street upon return.

Lulu Juniper Fred Wilson Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Arthur M. Mann Nelsonville Dean’s New York W. Washington Street

Market by St Andrews Church at Stratton's on Fayette

The ladies of St Andrew's Church plan a market at Stratton's store on Fayette street tomorrow with a variety of homemade items for sale. At a Nelsonville Wylie Chapel A M E Quarterly Conference meeting, it was decided that further actions will follow.

Ladies of St. Andrew’s Church Stratton’s Fayette Street The Wylie Chapel A. M. E. Church of Nelsonville

Nelsonville Classified Ads Sell Potatoes and Sewing Machines

Classified notices list 40 bushels of potatoes at 1.40 per bushel by Frank Tedrow and two sewing machines for sale by Red Cross, with display at A. P. Scott's, plus an ice cream social hosted by St. Andrews Church on Mulligan lawn Myers Street Friday evening inviting all residents.

Frank Tedrow Red Cross A. P. Scott’s Young Ladies of St. Andrews Mulligan Lawn Myers Street

WANTED buy old factory and mine gear by Silberstein & Sons

Advertisement from F. Silberstein & Sons of Columbus offers to purchase worn out factory and coal mine equipment. Includes two phone numbers and a dated classifieds line. Also notes a 10 room house for sale at 436 Chestnut Street and a tire and repair shop in Nelsonville with address 127 W. Washington St.

F. Silberstein & Sons Columbus Ohio Chestnut Street

Church trustees thank donor for mortgage balance aid

The congregation publicly expresses gratitude to C. L. Poston for donating three hundred and fifty dollars to pay the balance due the Building and Loan on the mortgage. Signed by S. P. West Presiding Elder and J. P. Maxwell Pastor with the church trustees listed.

C. L. Poston S. P. West J. P. Maxwell J. L. Price Moses Thornton Zeb. Harris Joseph, Hall

Local residents travel for Centenary events and family visits

Mrs. James Beard and son Charles attend Centenary in Columbus as guests of local friends. Mrs. James Silscott and Edna Catherine of Parkersburg depart after visiting relatives and plan to join Centenary with Mrs. Hyde. Mrs. J. M. Lama of Logan visits relatives here. Earl Wolfe returns home after discharge from Camp Sherman. Miss Iva Nash and Billy Nash head to Columbus to accompany Mrs. L. A. Nash home after her operation at St Anthony Hospital. Bertha Higgins of Lancaster visits here. Mrs. Carl Jewett spends days in Columbus for Centenary events.

James Beard Charles Columbus James Silscott Edna Catherine Parkersburg W. Va J. M. Hyde Hyde J. M. Lama Logan Dudley Campbell Lillian Mae the Plains Earl Wolfe Camp Sherman Iva Nash Billy Nash L. A. Nash

Rebekahs Plan Big Day for District Convention

The local Rebekah assembly gears up for a district convention next Tuesday with a large crowd expected to attend. The event marks a historic day for the group in the community.

Rebekahs

Fire Chief’s Horses Run Wild on Fort Street Corner

While turning from Fort street to Washington street, newly appointed fire chief Mr. Graham lost control of the horses. They dashed along the sidewalk, jumped a guy wire, and broke the wagon tongue with no further damage or injuries reported.

Fort Street Washington Street Graham

Troop Trains Return to Camp Sherman Through Athens

Ohio and Indiana men arriving from overseas routes travel in three troop trains to Camp Sherman. Troops had served in Germany as part of the occupation force. Red Cross assisted passengers during a heavy rain as trains arrived at Union Depot and with additional arrivals planned, while nearby residents await further news of servicemen. Separately, local divorces awarded custody and alimony, a civil case moved to later term, and notices of deaths and illnesses reach Athens residents.

Ohio Indiana Athens Camp Sherman Germany Army of Occupation Union Depot Red Cross Lizzie Baumgardner Charles Baumgardner

Five Month Old Burned In Coffee Accident

A five months old child of Mr and Mrs Charles Lonas of West State street was scalded when hot coffee spilled on it while on its mother's lap. The baby sustained neck and body burns but expected to recover.

Charles Lonas West State Street

Drunken duo pulled from sand and theft suspect jailed

Sheriff Parker and Deputy McKinley rescued two intoxicated men, Charles Driggs and Loren Dew, from a machine stuck in deep sands near West State Street. They face intoxication charges. Louis Washington of Lancaster was arrested on a traveling bag theft charge and held for Lancaster authorities after hidden goods traced to Athens hotels and a cleaning firm. A cucumber patch theft note from S. W. Landis hints at further local losses.

West State Street Parker McKinley Charles Driggs Loren Dew Louis Washington Lancaster Washington Athens Berry Hotel American Dry Cleaning Company

By the Way Jersey Breeder and Albany Democrat

William Cain of Alexander township leads Athens County Jersey breeders with top milk producers and a sibling who sold for 11100 dollars. James Ledley, Albany Democrat and Irish American, requests four Messenger pages to share views on Field Marshal Haig's war comments. He claims Uncle Sam delaying six months could have allowed Huns on English lawns.

William Cain Alexander Township Athens County Mr. Cain James Ledley Albany The Messenger Field Marshall Haig Jim Uncle Sam England Ireland

Market Summary From Today's Livestock Receipts

Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice 15.00 to 15.75 dollars and prime 13.75 to 14.50. Veal calves 20.00 to 23.00. Sheep and lambs light receipts and steady with prime wethers 10.00 to 10.50. Hogs receipts 16 doubles and steady with prime heavies 23.25 to 23.50 and light yorkers 22.50 to 23.00.

Cincinnati

Chicago and Cincinnati Market Roundup

Chicago dairy butter prices list creameries with lots and seconds values. Cincinnati cattle hogs calves sheep and lambs market summaries show receipts, price ranges, and market tendencies across categories.

Liberty Bond Quotation Summary

Liberty bond quotations listed for New York on July 11 show the following prices: 34s at 99.34, First 4s at 94.10, Second 4s at 93.65, First 4144s at 95.10, Second 4 4s at 94.13, Third 414s at 95.04, Fourth 4144s at 94.16, Victory 3s at 100.04, and 4s at 99.96.

Liberty Bond New York Victory

Cincinnati Produce Prices for Eggs and Poultry

Eggs steady with losses offset. Prime firsts 44 cents per dozen, firsts 42, ordinary firsts 39, seconds 36. Duck eggs 4 cents. Live poultry: Fowls 28 cents per pound, over five pounds 28, under five pounds 28, broilers over 1.5 pounds 45, under 1.5 pounds 30, roosters 18.

Cincinnati

Market Prices for Farm Forages and Straws

Columbus hay market reports consumer to producer and retailer prices dated July 10. Timothys range from No 3 at 31 to No 1 at 37 dollars, clover mixed at 36, clover Nos 1 and 2 at 36 and 33, light mixed 36, standard 38. Straw prices show oats 10, rye 11, and wheat 9.50 per unit.

HAY Market Columbus

Toledo Grain Market Prices July 11

Closing prices list corn No 3 yellow at 1.97 oats at 0.78 4 0.79 rye No 2 1.53 barley No 2 1.26 clover seed cash 28.00 Oct 27.25 Dec 26.50 timothy cash 5.37 Sept 5. sures Oct 5.72 Dec 5.75 March

Toledo Ohio Timothy

Too Many Cherries Alliance Tragedy Report

Ohio on July 11 reports Joe Sharpus died from choking on too many cherries. Authorities note the incident occurred after he consumed an excessive quantity of the fruit.

Alliance Ohio Joe Sharpus

Gasoline Price Cut Across Midwest District

Gasoline fell to twenty one cents in Chicago today via Standard Oil Company, a two cent drop. The reduction applies to the entire middle west district including Indiana Illinois Missouri Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Iowa and Kansas. Despite shipping charges the cut will be felt, officials say citing strong production and improving business conditions.

Chicago Standard Oil Company Middle West Indiana Illinois Missouri Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Kansas

Holland Vows Sovereign Rights Darken Wilhelm Trial Plans

In Paris a Dutch note asserts sovereignty and hints at a non surrender stance regarding trying Wilhelm Hohenzollern. Allied leaders show interest in reparations more than in a trial, with Lloyd George the sole advocate for a formal proceeding. The telegram from Prince Henry to King George marks a key obstacle.

Paris Wilhelm Hohenzollern Holland Lloyd George Wilhelm Napoleon King George Prince Henry

Lorain man confesses hoax suicide at beach

G. W. Rhode admitted the death by own action mystery was a joke after surrendering to police in Lorain Ohio. A bottle bearing his name and the note died in peace in Lake Erie was found on the bath beach, revealing the prank.

Lorain Ohio G. W. Rhode Lake Erie Rhodes

Boy Scouts Killed in Cleveland Car Crash

Police investigated a traffic crash in Cleveland Ohio last night that killed two Boy Scout naval reserves members and injured sixteen others. A truck carrying the scouts was struck by an interurban car, flung fifty feet.

Cleveland Ohio Boy Scout Naval Reserves

Child Lived Alliance Woman Dies After Caesarean

Mrs Clarence Gulling aged 19 died after a Caesarean operation at City Hospital in Alliance Ohio. Her infant boy is reported to be in good health.

Ex Kaiser Requests Holland Aid to Halt Extradition

Amsterdam July 11. The former empress has telegraphed the Dutch queen urging intervention to stop the extradition of her husband the former German emperor.

Amsterdam Holland

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Poplar St P. Bidg HIPCO Carpenters Glouster Corporation and Partnership C.E. Taggart Public Accountant K. of P. Bldg Nelsonville, C Nelsonville Tire & Repair Co Washington St the Majestic Billiard Parlor Akron Majestic W. S. Owens Nelsonville, Ohio Seattle Wash Fred Newsom C. S. Newsom Arch Stanley C. J. Bower Richland W. W. Dixon Greensburg Ind Dixon Elmus Wilson New Marshfield BASE S. W. Landis Sam BY the Way Pittsburg Livestock Fred S. Ferguson United Press Kaiser Huyler the Cline Pharmacy Co Pontiac Mich Oaklan Perle Perle Kiss Cline’s CLINE
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