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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1918
Page
5
Local social notes list weekend and Sunday visits by residents and guests. John Campbell of Hilliards, Bonnie Everhart of Columbus, and Miss Mary Stenson of Congo are among those calling on relatives in Athens. Others journeyed to Buckeye Lake, Carbondale, Van Wert, and Guysville for family gatherings and services.
Mrs Henry Frost reports word from her husband that he has landed safely overseas. He serves with the 136th Field Artillery abroad.
Mr. Vergil Snyder traveled from Camp Sherman Chillicothe to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs Sanford Snyder over Sunday.
Mr. E. L. Thorn and his daughter Mrs. Robert Jones of Albany departed Sunday for Clyde to spend two weeks visiting relatives.
Dr and Mrs R J Studer host Mrs Russell McKee and her two children Henrietta and Kenneth of Ironton as house guests this week.
Dr and Mrs Herbert C Haning and their son Bill of Dayton are guests of Herbert H Haning at his Downington area homestead during their stay.
Mrs. Guy Smith received a postal card from her brother Fred Williams confirming his arrival overseas. The note from the 185 machine gun battalion provides a brief update on his safety and location.
Miss Marie Holland from Columbus Ohio State university arrived Saturday evening and stayed with Mrs. C. B. Newsom as a Sunday guest. She attended the Chautauqua while in town. Mrs. Charles Hunter took her grandson Douglas Hunter to his Columbus home for a short visit, and the boy had spent the prior week with the Hunters.
Mr and Mrs J B Swanson and children Pauline and Jack, with Mr and Mrs Oscar Bingman and Miss Dorothy Richardson, came home from Buckeye Lake. Alonzo Palmer and Theodore Moorelang return from Parkersburg WV with Mrs Palmer's parents W D Smith. Walter Porter went to Parkersburg WV and enlisted in the Naval Reserve. he directs the Public Playground and is a senior at Ohio University.
Mrs Ralph Reed of Cincinnati leaves after a visit here with her bathers to New York City to visit sister Miss Nelie Roach. Dr Reed has received his commission as captain in the Medical Corps. Mrs O B Conkey and children of Mitchell Ind depart for New Marshfield for a week with sisters before returning home. Mr and Mrs J C Andrews and son Richard motor through northern Ohio with Mrs Andrews mother Mrs Mary Harris and Fred Harris from Glouster. Prof and Mrs Fordyce Stewart have gone to Saint Albans West Virginia by reason of Mr Stewart's death.
E D McKeny was killed in an automobile accident on Saturday. Mr. Stewart will return to work at the University today while Mrs. Stewart remains until after the funeral. S E Hedges and wife enjoyed a gathering at their 304 East State Street home with the Hedges family and other relatives and friends. Present were Florence H Weber and her son Charles Elson now at State Hospital for the Criminal Insane in Lima Ohio with Dr K L Weber, Fred A Hedges of Cincinnati Elson Hedges and wife and daughter Mary Florence of Athens W W Skinner and wife Broadwell M F McCune and wife Athens Mary I Vincent Will Franklin Athens Mrs Kelley and Miss Roberta Jacobs Connell Ohio.
In Glouster Ohio on Saturday evening two Modoc women staged a boxing display on High Street drawing a crowd. Police Justice Jones handled the case, fining the contestants who admitted their guilt as Marshal Hook watched the scene. The squire's usual counsel gave way to a light hearted farewell with the Ladies promising another match.
The city saw a sparse population with many residents away to Camp Sherman. A large patriotic picnic for the colored race at Buchtel drew substantial attendance from local Black residents. Many headed to Nelsonville for a Benny Kauff ball game, though Kauff reportedly did not pay for the Hocking event, his name still attracted interest on paper.
Mrs. Peter McClellan, living near Oakdale, fell on a loose step yesterday, breaking her left arm in two places. Dr. Crawford reduced the fracture. She is mother to six children.
The Bull's Eye headlines a program at Original Theater this evening with two comedies and the Universal weekly feature.
Plenty of empty mine cars are in evidence this morning and all mines operating. The sight suggests full activity as production work continues across the mining region.
The Rail Riders perform tonight at the Opera House joined by Ethel Clayton in Man's Woman. Local patrons are invited to attend the double bill under the evening program.
John Crawford Jr and family, New Studebaker, were driving home to Columbus when a Ford struck their car on the Hollister road between mines 266 and 267. Crawford’s vehicle sustained severe damage including a torn wheel, bent axle, and smashed light and shield.
A group of youths borrowed William Jones' car from a Nelsonville garage to attend a ball game. They returned via Athens where the vehicle collided at the end of a garage. Ambrose Gibbs and Alfred James went to retrieve the remains later that night.
A petition largely signed asked Mayor Williams to permit Pete Peterson's shoe shine parlor to operate Sundays as a public utility. The mayor ignored the request, and Peterson says he will move to Dayton where blue laws are not enforced.
A critical note exposes the Standard Milling Company profits, claiming Minnesota flour mills earned 48 per cent on common stock in seven months from September to March. The piece argues such gains are intolerable and urges consumer scrutiny amid calls for food mission reforms.
Article notes a surge in women joining war efforts as nations mobilize. Queen Mary and King George review thousands of volunteers at Aldershot, while Polish leader Madame Turczynowicz spearheads the Gray Samaritans to train nurses and support postwar reconstruction with help from the YWCA and reconstruction committee.
Observers note a noticeable display of American influence across politics culture and daily affairs highlighting ongoing integration and visibility of U S A interests in various sectors amid evolving national roles and international engagement.
The text lists visits and homecomings among residents of Wellston Circle Hill Lancaster Athens and nearby families. It notes Mr and Mrs George Ball and family guests of relatives in Wellston Dave Aleshire and family spent the 4th at Wellston and Rev Arthur and Mrs Stauffer dined with Mrs W J Hawk. Also mentions busi ness trips by Otto Rizer and various shoppers and supper guests. Complaints arise about Circle Hill detour conditions.
Washington reports sixty casualities listed by General Pershing for today. Killed in action fourteen, died of wounds seven, died of disease seven, accident one, severely wounded twenty eight, missing in action three. Wounded severely include Sergeant W B Miles Hinton WV Corporal G Potter Cincinnati OH and Privates J Braciak Toledo and C B F Snyder Continental OH.
United Press dispatch reports 70 year old farmer John Biose of Champagne county was mysteriously shot in bed at his home near Urbana. he is not expected to live. Earlier, Mrs Joseph Mowdy near the Biose farm was shot through the head at a window. residents fear a maniac is at work.
Major General Ashmore commands London air forces and says raids on London are too costly for the Germans. Improved methods are bringing down more Hun aviators in each raid.
Several hundred attended the flag raising at New Pittsburgh Mine No. 10 on Sunday. C. O. Lyon, United Press war correspondent, spoke of Allied front conditions and the Fourth Ohio’s role. He praised American resolve, coal and wood shortages, and the courage of miners, soldiers, and nurses in Europe.
Major B H Gitchell of the National Army was named chairman of the industrial relations section of the aircraft action board.
Three thousand five hundred boiler makers and iron workers walked out at three large shipyards in Alameda and Oakland California. Government contracts worth millions are halted as workers accuse Bethlehem Ship Building Company of failing to honor an agreement.
Three lieutenants of the Royal British Air Forces newly arrived in this country are enthusiastic boosters of the Liberty motor. They say American planes with Liberty engines will assure air supremacy for the Allies. German express elevator planes climb 1500 feet per minute versus Allied climbers at 1000 feet. the officers expect American climbers to overcome this gap.
Amsterdam reports the Duchy of Brunswick proposes compelling families with spare rooms or owners of empty premises to offer them to homeless civilians. The measure provokes sharp opposition from the press and public.
In Galicia on July 18 1917 Russian forces took 1600 prisoners along with many guns and substantial territory. The report notes German advances against French near Cerny and mentions related World War I actions.
Two British steamers, Clan Robertson of 4826 tons and Induna of 4426 tons, sank after collisions in waters near the River Plate and off the Brazilian coast. Montevideo dispatches note frequent collisions among entente merchant ships under pilots with suspected enemy origin, marking the third such sinking in six weeks.
The Ohio state food department warns millers that selling flour to unlicensed bakers violates federal food regulations and can revoke licenses. Licensed bakers may buy on a 3 to 1 flour to substitute basis, while sales to unlicensed bakers must use a 60 to 50 substitution ratio.
Postmaster E R Lash returned from Columbus to find a telegram requesting a Bastille Day flag raise. With Sam Sommer supplying material and Clyde Edmundson sewing, a French tricolor was ready and flown from Sunday to sundown.
Mendoza, 600 miles from Buenos Ayres, ranks as one of Argentina's oldest and most interesting cities. Built on a flat plain at the foot of the Andes, it offers a superb view of the snow covered peaks and a rich historical setting.
Food administrator Roach investigated a married couple with ten large cats feeding on milk cheese and meat scraps. He warned that in a time of shortage every cat wastes resources and urged the woman to dispose of nine cats for conservation. The woman agreed.
Prices from Columbus hay market show No. 1 timothy at 19 19.76, No. 2 timothy 17.50 18.50, No. 3 timothy 13 15, No. 1 clover mix ed 16 17, oats straw 8 8.50, rye straw 8 3.50.
Cincinnati market notes cattle receipts 8545 slow. hogs 5210 strong and higher with good packers and butchers at 18.00. calves extra unchanged.lamia extra 18.75 to 19.00.
Egg prices show steady demand for firsts at 36 1-86 per dozen and 36 cents for firsts. ordinary firsts 80 dollars per dozen. seconds 30 1-2 cents. Live poultry steady with fowls over four pounds at 30 1-2 cents, under four pounds 1 1-3 cents, broilers 96 cents per pound, under 1 1-2 pounds 30 1-3 cents, roosters 19 cents.
Local creameries report prices at 45 cents for a unit of cream and 17 percent for sweet cream. The market shows varying quotes amid dairy trade.
Chicago July grain prices list corn for July at 1.68, August 1.63, September 1.63. oats for July 0.7634. pork for July 44.70. Market quotes reflect orderly trading and ongoing price movements across grains and livestock.
Toledo Ohio reports corn at 688 with a dollar eighty per bushel, oats cash at 81 cents, rye cash dollar, clover 16.50 for July and 14.26 for October, Timothy 4.36 for September and 4.90. The brief market update records these grain quotes as of July 16.
Rome reports further advances by Italian and French forces in southern Albania have compromised enemy positions and likely force a northward retreat. Allied lines between western Macedonia and the front in Kania remain under pressure as retreating troops burn depots and villages.
Four men died and eighteen were injured when a Baltimore and Ohio freight engine ran into three connected motor cycles loaded with section men en route to Ashland to work on the C&O depot. The fog is listed as the cause of the crash.
Local shop advertises weekly specials including Old Dutch Cleanser six for 25 cents big can plums apricots coffee and meat products plus household items such as toilet paper soapMatches and thread offered with order for other goods
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