Social News Notes From Athens and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Jones, 88 East State street, returns from Portsmouth. Frank R Murphey visits Lexington two days on business. Frank Speck of Camp Sherman is in Athens on business. Don Swaim returns from Portsmouth visiting grandparents. Mrs. Luyena Jones of Guysville visits son and daughter-in-law in Richland Avenue. Paul Gillilan of Bridgeport visits Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Anderson. Theodore Fluehart of Dayton returns home after visiting the Dow Postons. Corporal John Dana arrives overseas with Company F 112th Supply Train 37th Division. Auditors B E McCutcheon and W A Cameron of Columbus spend days in Athens on Logans Natural Gas work. H A Shoemaker of Camp Meigs spends weekend with parents on Montrose Avenue. J Tschantz and granddaughter Mae visit for remainder of week with daughter Mrs. J H Comstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luyena Jones
Guysville
Mrs
William Jones
Richland Avenue
Theodore Fluehart
Dayton
L. Dow Poston
John P. Dana
Corporal John Dana
37Th Division
BE. J. McCutcheon
W. A. Cameron
Logan Natural Gas and Fuel Co
Columbus
Athens
Arrival of Daughter for Ransdall Family in Hinton
Cards announce the arrival of a daughter, Martha Frances, to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ransdall of Hinton West Virginia on Monday July 15. Mrs. Ransdall was formerly Flossie Young who lived near New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Frances
J. C. Ransdall
Hinton
W. Va
Ransdall
Flossie Young
New Marshfield
Gilbraith Letters From Camp Sherman Soldier In France
Mrs. Ethel Gilbraith reports a brief note from her husband Thomas E. Gilbraith now in France with the first company from Camp Sherman. He speaks fondly of the country and says he is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Gilbraith
Thomas E. Gilbraith
France
Camp Sherman
Monthly meeting and picnic of the Christian Church group
The regular monthly meeting of the Co. W. E. M. of the Christian Church will be held Thursday afternoon starting at 3 o'clock with a regular program and installation of officers. A special program and supper follow at 6 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
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Co. W. E. M. of the
Christian Church
R B Poling to Return From Leave and Rejoin Work
Mr. R B Poling of Gas Defense Service Washington DC returns tonight after a leave at home in Logan and with college friends. He served as a biology instructor at Ohio University before entering service. Mrs Poling teaches at Mechanicsburg Training School and will join him in Washington soon. Mr and Mrs William Knore and three children of Portsmouth visited this city last week, staying with Mrs B G Silvas. they left with Miss Effie Silvas who will visit until week end and return with her sister Miss Rachel. The group paused at Camp Sherman on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R- B. Poling
Gas Defense Service
Washington D. C
Logan
Poling
Ohio Uniersity
Mechanicsburg
Washington
William Knore
Portamouth
Knore
B. G. Silvas
Effie Silvas
Rachel
Portsmouth
Camp Sherman
Harlem youth mimics Kaiser during pageant riot
A Harlem Little Italy youth dressed as the Kaiser provokes spectators during a parade. Bricks and vegetables fly as he rides in an ash cart, drawing sharp anger from onlookers amid the event on July 16 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio
New York
Harlem
Little Italy
Wall as safety not found for a recluse nation
An editorial notes a nation cannot rely on walls for safety, suggesting isolation fails to protect a country. It argues security comes from open engagement, cooperation, and preparedness rather than building barriers.
Old Glory Demonstration Promises Large Jacksonville Miners Turnout
The Glouster News previews a Sunday patriotic event at the pioneer lower valley mine, with speakers Izzy Foster Judge Wood G W Savage and war correspondent C C Lyon. The Glouster Colored Quartette and orchestra, Jacksonville band, ample refreshments, and a large turnout from Local 338 are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Glouster
the Messenger
Glouster News
Jacksonville
Frank Smith
John McMahon
Alex Gibbs
Robert Duss
Pioneer
Lower Valley
Sunday Creek
Izzy” Foster
House of Representatives
Judge Wood
Athens
Foster
G. W. Savage
Miners’ Organization
United Press
C. C. Lyon
Upper Valley
The Railroad Raiders and The Girl Angle at Opera House
Tonight the Opera House presents the serial The Railroad Raiders and Anita King in The Girl Angle. Both features offered with testing sound and a double bill style for patrons seeking early cinema entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House Tonight
Anita King
Chauncey Driller Moves to Oakdale Area for Coal Tests
Mr. C. C. Shields relocates drilling equipment to Oakdale as Buckeye Coal and Railroad Co. to drill about six test holes. If coal vein yields are favorable, the former field may revive and become productive again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Shields
Chauncey
Oakdale
Buckeye Coal and Railroad Co
Mines Operate as Coal Cars Remain Idle in Jubilation
The report notes many empty coal cars but asserts all mines are operating, presenting a cheerful message about the coal industry.
Gladys Brockwell Stars in The Devils Wheel at Original Tonight
Moviegoers are urged to see Gladys Brockwell in The Devil's Wheel at the Original Theater this evening. The drama showcases Brockwell in a leading role with a suspenseful plot and sharp supporting performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Brockwell
Doctor and Mr Faires Visit Grant Hospital Today
Dr. B. B. Lefever and Mr. Faires went to Grant Hospital in Columbus this morning. Lefever seeks dressing for a previously broken arm while Faires undergoes an X-ray for an injury at Mine 256 sustained weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Faires
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Faires
Mine 256
Clerks dispute over yesterday’s article clarified
The newspaper states it was not prompted by J. W. Stoecklein and has only met him briefly. It denies his involvement as instigator and asserts he knew nothing about the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stoecklein
Lkewise
Stoecklein
Eight William Jennings Bryans in Navy Spark Curiosity
A witty note questions why eight men named William Jennings Bryan serve in the U S Navy and muses on how such a dry figure ends up in a wet occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
United States Navy
Welsch Party Heads by Car to Camp Sherman Today
William Welsch and a group of friends are traveling by automobile toward Camp Sherman for a visit or event today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Welsch
Camp Sherman
TEST DIVING MACHINE DEMONSTRATED IN LONG ISLAND SOUND
An electrically driven diving machine tested in Long Island Sound carried a two man crew and used magnets to cling to sunken steel ships. Power comes from a surface barge, with a riveting attachment planned to lash pontoons to the wreck. The craft reached 98 feet and recovered a heavy steel plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island Sound
Athens 1918 Chautauqua ends after rain and crowds
The Athens 1918 Chautauqua concluded with a packed tent despite rain. Highlights included the Lovat Concert Company in Scottish costumes, Mora the Magician, a patriotic children’s pageant, and Arthur K. Herman of the 13th Canadian Black Watch sharing war stories and humor.
Prisoners show no desire to return to Austria
Washington reports that among Austrian captives taken on the Italian front, not a single prisoner expressed a wish to go back to Austria. The dispatch from Rome cites official confirmation amid rumors of Italian mistreatment. Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Austria
Rome
Retail Clerks Union Responds to Glouster Comment
The Retail Clerks Union states there is no Business Men's Association in Glouster and accuses a Messenger writer of being paid to skew the piece. The union asserts clerks work long hours with no overtime pay, cites affiliations with labor groups, and defends their support for shorter hours and local shopping options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Glouster News
Retail Clerks Union
Business Men’s Association
Glouster
Messenger
United Mine Workers
Ohio Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
Sunday Creek Valley
Friends of Organized Labor
Webster
Athens
Zanesville
Lancaster
Murray City
Nelsonville
Buchtel
Shawnee
Chicago
Retail Clerks 'Union
Quartermaster Orders Fully Dried Fruits for Troops
Washington announces that fruits sent to the American expeditionary forces will be shipped fully dried to save tonnage and reduce waste. Dried fruits are widely consumed by soldiers, replacing the usual semi dried condition found in markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Quartermaster Corps
Fifteen Students Selected for Sixty Day Fort Sheridan Training
President Eliza announced the fifteen undergraduates chosen for a sixty day training camp at Fort Sheridan Illinois. They will report July 18 to the commanding officer and receive a certificate of proficiency entitling them to join the college training corps with pay and allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Atlanta
Byron Danford
Athens
Joseph Adame Morrison
Mary Franklin Shadrach
Jackson Francis Edgar Fuller
Amanda John Forsythe Glandon
Sciotoville
Joseph Newland Basom
Henry Wheatley Link
John
College Training Corps
Ellis
Fort Sheridan
War Service At Chapel Of College Today
Frank Speck formerly of Urichsville now in Y M C A service at Camp Sherman led in singing popular war songs at a chapel service. Hundreds of girls and a few men sang "Smile Smile Smile" "K K K Katy" and "Over There" with gusto. Speck noted such choruses aid morale in army camps. Arthur K. Herman, Canadian soldier with the Chautauqua, spoke on The World Safe for Democracy and shared stories showing democratic spirit in the Allied cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Speck
Urichsville
Camp Sherman
Ohio University
Arthur K. Herman
Chautauqua
Californian develops fabric tire rebuild method
A California inventor creates a method to rebuild worn tires using a fabric woven from thread and vegetable fiber to make tires puncture proof.
Cincinnati Cattle Market Hits Mixed Receipts and Prices
Cattle receipts total 1430 with a rising market trend. Calves steady with extras at 17.25. Hogs receipts 2060 and prices higher for good packers and butchers at 18.25. Sheep receipts 2506 with no change in the extra.
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Cincinnati
Poultry Prices Reported With Small Variations
Egas steady prime firats at 36 1-3c per doz, firats 35c, ordinary firsts 3c, seconds 30 1-2c. Live poultry steady with fowls at 80 1-2c, brooders over 1 1-2 lbs at 33c, under 1 1-2 lbs at 30c, roosters 19c.
Pittsburg Stock Market Cattle and Sheep Steady
Pittsburg market reports cattle and sheep unchanged while hogs rise with prime heavy hogs at 18.00 to 18.25 and other hog classes from 13.75 to 19.00. receipts noted at 19 carloads. Stags range 11.00 to 12.00.
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Pittsburg
Market Prices for Corn Oats and Pork in Chicago
Chicago market notes list corn futures for July at 1.69, August at 1.60 and September at 1.60 1 4. Oats quoted for July 76.5, August 72.7. Pork futures show July at 45.25 and September at 46.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Pay Promptly 10 War Che I s Slogan
Athens County War Relief Association urges prompt war cheater payments amid delinquent subscribers. Collectors operate in most precincts with Ward 3 at Security Savings Bank and Ward 4 Precinct 2 at Carpenter Hardware Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County War Relief Association
Athens
Security Savings Bank
Carpenter Hardware Company
Mohican Minstrel Troupe Expected at Camp Sherman
Mohican minstrel troupe invited to perform for about 4900 soldiers at Camp Sherman next week. Lacking funds for travel, organizers plan to raise train fare by subscription or seek automobile transport. Professor Morgan leads problem solving to make the trip possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sherman
Morgan
Thrift and Economy During Wartime Urged by National Panel
The Council of National Defense and the Advisory Commission urge nationwide thrift to finance the war effort. Citizens should avoid wasteful spending, curb use of materials and energy, and practice economy in dress, meals, and conduct, since every person can aid in the war beyond battlefield action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of National Defense
Advisory Commission of the Council
America
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Mrs. Jones
East State Street
Frank R. Murphey
Lexington, Ky
Chillicothe
Don Swaim
W. L. Liston
Paul Gillilan
Bridgeport
Arthur M. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
H. A. Shoemaker
Quartermasters Detachment
Camp Meigs
Washington, D. C
George Shoemaker
Montrose Avenue
John Tschantz
Mae Tschantz
Millersburg
J. H. Comstock
Belgium
Furnishing Co
Lovat Concert Company
Margie Munro
Mora
Frances M. McMullen
Miss McMullen
Edith Brocklein
Bertha Bridgman
13Th
Canadian Black Watch Regiment
Hell
Southampton
Havre
Vimy Ridge
West
Fritzie
Herman
Germany
Frank Speth
Speck
Cline’s Pharmacy
White Oxfords
J. L. Beckley & Son
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Chapel OF College
Retail Merchants’ Association Sam
Cincinnati Cattle Market
Cincinnat! Produce
Chicago Grain Market
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