Social News from Athens and Columbus Figures
Social notes report visits and travels of residents including Mrs. C. J. Roush in Athens, Mr. E. R. Lash at the Postmasters Convention in Columbus, and others. Birth announcements note a daughter for Ray Norris and Mabel Louise born July 7, while families plan visits to Lakeside and Gallipolis and chautauqua attendance is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
C. J. Roush
Columbus
Athens
E. R. Lash Sr
Ray Norris
Grosvenor Street
Mabel Louise
Elizabeth Anne
Leo Co. Bean
Julia Baker
St. Louis
Amesville visitors hosted by Amesville residents
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gifford and Miss Jessie Owen were Friday business visitors in the city from Amesville, guests of Mrs. H. D. Henry and family. Helen and Bruce Baughman, children of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Baughman, have returned from a three weeks visit with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Baughman, in New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gifford
Jessie Owen
Amesville
H. D. Henry
Helen
Bruce Baughman
L. H. Baughman
Jesse Baughman
New Marshfield
Mrs Davidson of Central Ave to Undergo Operation
Mrs. John Davidson of Central Avenue went to a Columbus hospital yesterday for an operation scheduled today. Her husband joined her. Mrs. Davidson has been ill for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Central Avenue
Columbus Hospital
Davidson
Local Notes and Family News From Glouster Area
Mrs. L F Jones traveled to Glouster this evening to bring home Sun day evening Mrs Jones and two children Elizabeth and Pauline from a week with Mrs Jones's mother Mrs Joseph Carpenter. Miss Dorothy Andrews has word from Donald Hooper about his safe arrival in France. Funeral attendees for Mr Fred Murphy included many local families and out of town guests. Mrs J W Woodard was surprised by a birthday party hosted by her daughter Helen with games music ice cream and cake. Attendees included multiple local residents and out of town guests from Cleveland Glen Roy and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Jones
Glouster
Jones
Elizabeth
Pauline
Joseph Carpenter
Dorothy Andrews
Donald Hooper
Infantry
France
Young Hooper
C. A. Hooper
Camp
Sheridan
J. W. Woodard
East Mulberry Street
Helen
Stewart
Bert McCormick
Pearl Drake
D. ©. Mansfield
BH. Mansfield
Augusta Parker
Glouster News Reports Harsh June For Ohio Crops
The June weather across Ohio was extremely dry, hurting most crops except winter wheat and rye. Wheat and rye headed early, pastures thinned, and yields forecast lower for oats, hay, and potatoes, though overall conditions remain stronger than a year ago and above the ten year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Paulding
Mohicans Stage Second Minstrel Show Seat Sale
Seats for the second Minstrel show by the popular Mohicans open at Cline's at 8:00 a.m. The first performance sold out, spurring a repeat of the entertaining act and a promised record sale for this follow up show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohicans
Cline’s
The Best Fighter Keeps Dry Hands for Battle
A concise adage notes the best fighter values efficiency by not wasting time on tasks like spitting on his hands. It emphasizes readiness and practical preparation over show.
Liquor Trade Forecast Darkens as Saloons Lose Ground
Glouster Ohio July 13 local liquor dealers warn that profits vanish as saloons face imminent elimination. Predictions in Cleveland and rising whiskey prices signal a shift to illicit production and higher taxes. Four month old Ralph Wakely dies in Shade after brief illness. funeral today conducted by L R Andrews with interment at Shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Cleveland
The
Plain Dealer
Ralph
Pearl Wakely
Mrs. Wakely
Shade
L. R. Andrews
Presbyterian minister attends army camp boxing match
A Presbyterian minister visited an army camp and, fearing impropriety, attended a boxing bout. He found himself seated beside a Baptist deacon, two Methodist preachers, and three Catholic priests. The group enjoyed the match and, according to latest reports, were none the worse for witnessing it.
Seven Keys to Balpate at Opera House Tonight
George Cohan's big theatrical success Seven Keys to Balpate plays tonight at the Opera House. The Messenger guarantees it good and urges patrons not to miss this performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
George Cohan
Balpate
the Messenger
Doctor Injured by Unattended Ford Car Crash
Early today Doctor E. E. LeFever sustained a compound fracture of his left arm when an unattended Ford car rolled and crushed him against a wall after a prior trouble with the vehicle. Marsha Clint Hooks, who rode with him, had warned him of the dangerous machine. The incident occurred about 6 am and the doctor was taken by train to Grant Hospital in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. LeFever
Marsha Clint Hooks
Clint
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Tom Mix Stars In Six Cylinder Love At Original Theater
Tonight the Original Theater presents Tom Mix in Six Cylinder Love followed by a two reel comedy feature. A big double show offers entertaining western and light comedy for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Inland Mines Report Aerial Car Incidents At Dry Dock and Sugar Creek
Multiple mine cars halted after cage upsets. No 255 at Dry Dock failed at 9 in the morning, and car 310 at Sugar Creek stopped at noon yesterday due to a similar accident. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Dock
Sugar Creek
Lodi Plans for Fine Schools through Merger
The Athens county board of education merged Jerseyville and Lodi township rural districts forming a single board of five. New members include Linder Blackwood John Hawk Charles Manders Reuben Wilson and John Ruth. Superintendent Root hailed the move as beneficial and predicts a first grade high school at Jerseyville next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Board of Education
Alex Root
Charles Williams
J. B. Bailey
B. L. Wilson
Jerseyville
Lodi Township
County Board of Education
Linder Blackwood
John Hawk
Charles Manders
Old Township
Reuben Wilson
John Ruth
Supt. Root
Ohio
Garfield County Germans Endorse U S Government at Enid Meeting
Three thousand German-born residents of Garfield County Oklahoma gathered in Enid to pledge loyalty to the American government. The mass meeting demonstrated strong civic support and unity among immigrant communities during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield County
Okla
Enid
Athens County congratulated on stamp sale
Dr. T. R. Biddle chairs the Athens County War Savings Stamps Committee after a week’s sale of sixty six thousand dollars. A telegram from the state committee praises the county and state for their swift War Savings response supporting liberty and government ideals. Wolf, Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Biddle
Athens County War Savings Stamps Committee
State Committee
Wolf
Austrians Eat Donkeys Report Sparks Outcry
An Austrian newspaper reports donkey meat being sold for consumption in Austria after a Budapest butcher paid 1000 kroner for a donkey with official permission. The item notes authorities granted the permit, signaling planned distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Austria
Peter Lloyd
Budapest
Concrete ships may rival steel in durability
J R Wig chief engineer in the concrete ship division of the U S Shipping Board says concrete ships can be as durable as steel ones. He notes a new protective coating for concrete vessels extends their longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wig
U. S. Shipping Board
Wig
Greek Classified Music Among the Sciences
The fragment notes that Greek scholars classified music among the sciences and studied the mathematical proportions of sounds, highlighting early theories on harmony and ratio.
German Fleet Now Mystery to the Allies
Washington reports from July 18 quote Admiral Benson stating Allied and American navies cannot estimate Germanys current fleet strength. Uncertainties surround German wartime buildup, Russian fleet status, and submarine production with conflicting reports on subs sunk and replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benson
Germany
Black
Baltic Seas
Baltic
Black Seas
Gulf of Mnland
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
War Savings Stamps Ownership List In Athens County
A partial roster lists local owners including C. H. Welch Co. O. Moore Mrs. C. O. Moore Darrell Moore Alma Moore Tompkins C. L. Poston Mrs. L. Poston Mary Poston W. L. Barstow Mrs. W. L. Barstow Dr. J. L. Henry Everett Russ T. R. Biddle Mrs. T. R. Biddle P. Biddle br. O. Fordyce Lissie Sayre Dr. Freeman A. Osborn John W. Elis James Larrick Addie T. Merwin Ed White Mrs. Ed White J. H. Pierre Judge W. Sayre Mrs. E. D. Sayre Robert Swett May Poston W. Leo William W. M. Williams Mary M. Williams Anna Williams Dr. T. A. Copeland Mrs. T. A. Copeland. more names exist. If you purchased $1,000 in stamps notify W. S. 6 Headquarters at Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Welch Co
O. Moore
C. O. Moore
Darrell Moore
Alma Moore Tompkins
C. L. Poston
L. Poston
Mary Poston
W. L. Barstow
W. L. Barstot
J. L. Henry
Everett Russ
T. R. Biddle
P. Biddle
Br. O. Fordyce
Lissie Sayre
Freeman A
T. A. Copeland
Mra
Chamber of Commerce
Universal Eight Hour Day Near Says War Labor Board
Washington July 18 The nations war labor board is about to recommend practically universal eight hour day it is learned here in labor circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Nations
British Casualties Reported for Week in Official Lists
London reports 14,807 British casualties in official lists for the week. Montreal notes two men killed and fears for many buried after a munitions factory collapse tied to Lymburner Brothers, amid a citywide emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montreal
Quebec
Sta
Lymburner Brothers
Athens Guard Units Report Overseas Moves
Mr and Mrs Harry Roach received a Cleveland cablegram about the 136th Field Artillery arriving in England. The 186th, with former Athens Company L men, is presumed overseas. The 134th 135th and 126th were at Camp Upton together and may have sailed recently. Machine Gun troops are overseas with uncertain landings in England France or Italy. Most former Company L men now serve in Battery A 136th Field Artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Roach
Cleveland
136Th
England
Company L
Athens
Camp Uptom
Athens County
Friday at the Big Tent Delights Chautauqua Crowd
Friday activities at the Chautauqua show increased attendance. Miss Frances McMullen entertained and taught children. Rev W H Spencer spoke on Jesus literature and the Coming by J T Snaith. He praised patriotism in The Flag and the Cross. Antonio Bala Company performed. Watahwaso the Indian princess impressed with songs dances and legends. Kryl's band performed Sunday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances McMullen
W. H. Spencer
J. T. Snaith
Antonio Bala Company
Sala
Watahwaso
United States Army
Kryl
Rumor of Hindenburg Death Circulates in Washington
Reports from Dutch sources suggested Field Marshal Hindenburg was ill and rumors of his death spread in Washington on July 13. Officials doubted the claim without official confirmation as Ludendorff reportedly took temporary command of all German armies amid ongoing illness reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Cincinnati Produce Prices Mixed for Poultry and Live Stock
Mess and steady market notes show prime poultry prices around 44 cents for dos and 7 to 5 cents for firsts, with seconds at 30 to 2 cents. Live poultry ranges list weights from under 4 pounds to over 9 1/2 pounds, with roosters at 19 cents.
Rumors of Hindenburg death spread by Belgian papers
London reports in Belgian press state that Hin denburg may have died after a stroke following a stormy interview with the Kaiser about the Paris offensive. The claim circulated through Les Nouvelles and other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hindenburg
Les Nouvelles
Paris
Infant Lent Dies at Age Two in West Union Street Home
Herbert Willard Lent aged two, son of Mr and Mrs Herb Lent of West Union Street, died Friday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at the family home Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Union Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Willard Lent
Herb Lent
West Union Street
Union Street
Death of Albert Drew at Athens State Hospital
Albert Drew 62 former broker died at Athens State Hospital from paralysis at an early morning hour. He had been an inmate for less than two months. Undertaker Baughman shipped the body to Logan for burial this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Drew
Athens State Hospital
Drew
Baughman
Logan
Daily Air Flight Cuts Indianapolis Dayton Route Time
Daily air service between Dayton and Indianapolis covers 112 miles in 45 minutes with aviators suggesting the trip could drop to 36 minutes under favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Dayton
Classified Want Ad Section on Page Seven Preview
The note directs readers to the Classified Want Ad section on page seven for current listings and notices. It signals a upcoming prompt to consult the page for job, sale, and service ads.
Finder seeks notify CHAS STATEN for reward
A damaged notice from Millfield O R D indicates a finder should notify Charles Staten in Millfield about a reward. It mentions locations Between Dew cemetery Buchtel and Fulton Homestead Bailey Run and items described as a lady's dark green coat with a dive collar dated 7-18-38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dew Cemetery
Buchtel
Fulton Homestead
Bailey Run
CHAS
Market Rates and Pork-Sul y Details
Chicago notes show July oil or financial figures with August and September rates and an oath rate. Pork-sully references appear as a commodity mention with dates and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fil
Grain prices report from Toledo market notes
In Toledo on July 18 corn priced at 1.79 per bushel for 6 latest figures shows oats cash at .81 and a Clover item listed at 14.50 for near term and 18.96 for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Pittsburg Live Stock Market Report July 13
Cattle and sheep markets hold steady in Pittsburg Pennsylvania with no price changes noted. Hog receipts reach seven cars with prime heavy $17.16, mediums $17.60 to $17.60, heavies and light Yorkers $17.60 to $17.65, stags $11.09 to $12.00, roughs $15 to $17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Cattle Market Rises on Steady Demand
Cincinnati July 13 cattle receipts 670 with shippers changed. Calves bring 16.75 to 17.00 while hog receipts 3,875 push prices higher with good packers and butchers paying 17.65 to 17.76. Sheep receipts 2,165 show unchanged gains with lambs strong at 18.75 to 19.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Olav Radicals Not Worthy Of Our Sacrifices
In Washington on July 13 the Senate heatedly debated the administration policy toward Russia. Senator Poindexter argued that diverting manpower and resources to aid the Bolshevik government would be a serious mistake and would not harm Germany or the Bolsheviks with the redirected aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senate
Poindexter
Russia
Germany
Thrift Savings Stamp Aim in US Welfare Plan
The piece argues thrift stamps are a step toward ensuring the United States provides a future financial return, framing saving as a way to secure government support. It reflects a wartime or postwar context promoting thrift and national aid programs.
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C. F. Graves
Harrisonville
Mary Cline
Salem
N. J. Wolfe
William
Alice
Lakeside
Frank Gifford
Thomas Clark
Grace Cochran
Alex Coqchran
Richmond Dale
Ina Allen
Ohio University
Mrs Allen
Henry Hayes
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fort Wayne
Mich
Fred Murphy
J. Danford
Bernice Hardy
Maxville
BE. LeFever
Pearly Murphy
Cecil Howard
Hemlock
Ida Danford
Bishopville
Fletcher Murphy
Hollister
Homer Danford
Sandusky
Marie Fisher
Murray City
F. B. Goldsberry
Albany
PRICE
Lodi
Overlands
Willys - Knight
Lostro Auto Sales Co
Universal
American Dry Cleaning and Laundry Co
Rexall Drug Store
DEA
United Pse As
Cincinnati Produce
Chicago Grain
United States
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