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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1918

Page

5

Social News Highlights From Local Society

Mrs. F L Preston left for Cincinnati to visit her brother Dr J W Murphy. Deputy Sheriff H J Parker returned from a business trip to Hattiesburg Mississippi. Mr and Mrs Everett Parker came back from a ten day visit at Sulphur Lick Springs. Mr and Mrs Daniel Baird and son William Baird visited Mrs Bairds old home at Greendale.

F. L. Preston Cincinnati Dr. J. W. Murphy H. J. Parker Hattiesburg, Miss Mrs. Everett Parker Sulphur Lick Springs Chillicothe Daniel Baird William Baird Mrs. Baird Greendale

Gandee Visits Parents During Camp Sherman Stop

Mr. Ernest Gandee stationed at Camp Sherman in Chillicothe visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gandee.

Ernest Gandee Camp Sherman Chillicothe Mrs C. F. Gandee

Chicago man visits city en route to Camp Gordon

Mr. Charles Higgins of Chicago visited friends in this city Saturday and Sunday on his way to Camp Gordon Georgia. Mr. Waller Haney of the Nitro Plant Nitro West Virginia visited over the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Scott Haney.

Charles Higgins Chicago Camp Gordon Mr. Waller Haney Nitro Nitro, W. Va Mrs Scott Haney

Mr T W Craig Heads To New York City On Trip

Mr T W Craig left Saturday night on a business trip to New York City, stopping over with his family at Oakland. Md Miss Emma Hixson and Julia Hixson Mingus of Millfield are guests of Mr L W Kelly and family on Mound street.

T. W. Craig New York City Oakland Emma Hixson Julia Hixson Mingus Millfield

Nephew of Mrs. Alonzo Palmer Returns Home

Theodore Moorelang nephew of Mrs. Alonzo Palmer ends a visit here and leaves today for his home in Parkersburg West Virginia.

Theodore Moorelang Alonzo Palmer Parkersburg W. Va

Circleville Guest of Jeffer son and Allemang kin

Mr. George Stouch of Circleville spent Sunday here as a guest of his cousins Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G Jeffer son and Mrs. Lucile Allemang.

George Stouch Circleville Hugh G. Jefferson Lucile Allemang

Brown Family Day Trip to Buckeye Lake

Mr and Mrs J K Brown and their son Charles and grandson Norman Brown traveled to Buckeye Lake on Sunday for a day trip.

J. K. Brown Charles Norman Brown Buckeye Lake

Miss Margaret Davis Heads to Allentown YWCA Project

Miss Margaret Davis left last evening for Allentown Pennsylvania to participate in a YWCA program carried on under the auspices of the Council of National Defense.

Margaret Davis Allentown Council of National Defense

Mrs Emmett Carpenter Heads to Chillicothe for Vacation

Mrs Emmett Carpenter left yesterday for Chillicothe to spend a two week vacation with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J E Funkhouser.

Emmett Carpenter Chillicothe J. E. Funkhouser

Ocala Man Visits Chicago Before Southbound Departure

Frank Logan of Ocala Florida arrived in Chicago with his family after a business trip and will stay until this evening before continuing south.

Frank Logan Ocala, Fla Chicago, Ill South

Collins son sends word of safe overseas arrival

Michael Collins receives a family card from his son Frank Collins of the Ambulance Company, recently stationed at Camp Meade Maryland, reporting he has arrived safely overseas.

Michael Collins Frank Collins The Ambulance Co Camp Meade, Md

Powers Visit Miss Graham in City Trip

Mr and Mrs W L Powers of Wheeling West Virginia motored here yesterday and returned in the evening accompanied by the latter's sister Miss Bess Graham who will visit there.

W. L. Powers Wheeling W. Va Bess Graham

Mrs Wise and kin visit Chillicothe and Morris Avenue

Mrs Luella Wise of 79 West Union Street and her daughter Mrs W D Shingler from Mineral visited Sunday in Chillicothe with her son Guy Bolen at Camp Sherman. Also guests of Mr and Mrs R H Martin on Morris Avenue were Mr C J Rust and Miss Bessie Smith from Middleport and Mrs James Belcher and daughter Louise of Gallipolis.

Luella Wise West Union Street W. D. Shingler Mineral Chillicothe C. J. Rust Bessie Smith Middleport James Belcher Louise Gallipolis R. H. Martin Morris Avenue

Palmer couple learn of granddaughter's arrival this morning

A telegram to Mr and Mrs J A Palmer announces the birth of a granddaughter to Prof and Mrs Verne HB LeRoy Edith Palmer is named in the message.

J. A. Palmer Verne HB. LeRoy Edith Palmer

Copeland Returns to Thompson-Starritt Post Visit

Mr. Dean B. Copeland of Thompson Starritt Co contracting engineers in Nitro West Virginia resumes his duties this afternoon after a Sunday visit with his parents Prof. and Mrs. C M Copeland.

Dean B. Copeland Thompson-Starritt Co Nitro W. Va C. M. Copeland

Circleville Guests Visit Lancaster Friends

Mrs. W. A. Tedrick and her son Walter from Circleville were hosted by Mr. R. R. Marquis and family this Sunday. Mrs. Marquis accompanied them to Lancaster where she will stay a few days with friends.

Allen Couple Welcome Son Herbert From Overseas

Mr and Mrs John Allen of Athens report the safe arrival of their son Herbert Allen overseas. Herbert enlisted at Charleston and spent the past ten months stationed at Camp Meade.

John Allen Athens Herbert Allen Allen Charleston Camp Meade

Glouster News Sees Americans Fighting With Confidence

Glouster July 22 reports strong optimism about American troops in France. The writer praises "our boys" boldness and vigor, dismisses Kaiser language, and asserts Americans are a million-strong, fierce fighters eager to win. Dr. Crawford noted with pride as town anticipates further updates.

Glouster Ohio Crawford New York Germany Austria France

Newman Visitor Plans Return to Galli Polis

Mr. Randall H. Newman of Gallipolis visited town on Saturday then went toBugettstown Pennsylvania for a few days business trip and expects to return to reside in this city for some time.

Randall H. Newman Gallipolis Bugettstown

Achauer Heads to Buckeye Lake for Fortnight Retreat

B F Achauer leaves on train No 1 for a two week vacation at Buckeye Lake. He travels alone and plans a largely hermit like retreat with no companion from either gender.

B. F. Achauer Buckeye Lake Ben

Fifteen year old girl nearly assaulted near Oakdale

The 15 year old daughter of William Emery was accosted in a rail road cut near Oakdale while en route to her grandmother. She fled as residents rushed to aid her. the suspect was detained but later cleared by an alibi and released.

William Emery Oakdale Red Green

Patriotic Rally Draws Crowd in Jacksonville Yesterday

A large gathering in Jacksonville yesterday afternoon joined the patriotic demonstration organized by local 338 of Mine 264. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of pleasure with fine oratory and splendid music.

Jacksonville

Rosa Morton Leaves Jacksonville for Staunton Visit

Miss Rosa Morton a popular young colored lady of Jacksonville departs for Staunton West Virginia for a two weeks visit to her childhood home.

Rosa Morton Jacksonville Staunton W. Va

The Woman in the Web and The Man Who Stood Still

Opera House presents a double feature tonight featuring The Woman in the Web and The Man Who Stood Still with Lew Fields and Dora Kenyon. Two shows for one admission.

Opera House Lew Fields Dora Kenyon

All Mines Operating At Full Capacity With 100 Percent Cars

Mines report full operation with all units running at peak output and cars running at full capacity. Officials note consistent supply and steady throughput across sites.

The Bull's Eye Leads Theater Night With Comedies

Original Theatre presents The Bull's Eye tonight along with two comedy features. Universal Weekly offers up to date world war activities for readers.

Universal Weekly

Man Gill shoots boy in orchard near No 10 mine

Report states Gill fired at thirteen year old Trase in his orchard yesterday afternoon after finding him there. The ball lodged in the thigh but Dr Koons says the wound may not be serious, and companions note the boy had not touched an apple.

Gill No. 10 Mine Trase Koons

Never give up spirit praised for soldiers overseas

The piece lauds the soldiers' perseverance while warning readers to be cautious with solicitations from the Red Cross, Knights of Columbus, or War Savings Stamp teams. It urges prudent response when approached by such groups.

Red Cross K. of C War Savings Stamp Food Administration

Union Stores to Close Tuesday Afternoon in Glouster

Glouster union stores will shut Tuesday afternoon due to Thursday and the preceding Wednesday being pay days. The move affects shoppers and staff as payroll days prompt the temporary shutdown.

Glouster

Pullman porters demand wage increase over war tied tips

Porters aboard Pullman trains press for higher wages claiming World War II shortages cut tips by half. Union leaders say reduced gratuities hurt living standards and urge negotiated pay raises with railroads.

Pullman

Athens pastor warns no peace for war supporters

The Athens pastor Dr. B D Evans urged continued war effort in a Sunday sermon on The Present Stage of the War. He argued Germany must be defeated, condemned peace propaganda, and called for restoration of occupied lands and a united front with allies. He cited France Belgium Poland and Romania as key stakes and stressed anti socialism themes.

B. D. Evans Satan Germany Paris Dr. Evans Arma France Alsace-Lorraine Rhine Russia Rumania Poland Belgium Serbia Austra-Hungary Bulgaria Judas Iscariot Christ Romania Constantinople Turkey Europe Africa Ohio- Wesleyan University Hans

Letter from a Frenchfront brother during 1918 wartime tour

A sister Mahe receives a brother Leslie’s letter from May 30 1918 describing military movements from Fort Leavenworth to Camp Merritt New Jersey then to sea aboard a US transport. An engine failure forced a return to the docks and a transfer to a larger vessel, with most places left unstated.

Leslie Ft. Leavenworth Camp Merritt N. J N. Y United States

Movement Near Chateau Thierry Shifts Front Lines

The report places Epiede four miles northeast of Chateau Thierry and Beauvardes seven miles northeast, with Fossoy six miles north of the Marne. It notes a withdrawal north of Chateau Thierry of nearly three miles beyond previous figures.

Epiede Chateau-Thierry Beauvardes Chateau- Thierry Marne Fossoy

Guard to protect German Embassy at Petrograd

United Press reports from The Hague that Germany arranged with the bolsheviki government to place a guard at the German Embassy in Petrograd. The guard will be German soldiers in civilian dress.

United Press Hague Germany Petrograd Cologne

Ohio Students Win Life Teaching Permits

Ohio university graduates were granted life teaching certificates by the State Board of School Examiners at recent meetings. Names include Mabel K. Cunningham Irondale kindergarten Elizabeth G Barber Athens music high school Irene V Aber Toronto Mrs Marie Caldwell Burns Athens Heith Mabel Cunningham Pomeroy Mary Patton Hackett Jewell Charles B McCorkle Ironton W S Meinke Oak Harbor Louise M Price Lockland L Fordyce Stewart Athens Mrs Mildred Thomas Wood Portsmouth Mabel B Coleman Columbus Lacey Belle Evans Athens Hazel M Glenn Gallipolis Mery H Shields Athens Bunicell Taylor McArthur.

Columbus Ohio University State Board of Mabel K. Cunningham Irondale Elizabeth G. Barber Athens Music Irene V. Aber Toronto Marie Caldwell Burns Heith Mabel Cunningham Pomeroy Mary Patton Hackett Jewell Charles B. McCorkle Ironton Meinke Oak Harbor Louise M. Price Lockland L. Fordyce Stewart Mildred Thomas Wood Portsmouth Mabel B. Coleman Lacey Belle Evans Hazel M. Glenn Gallipolis Mery H. Shields Bunicell Taylor McArthur

Columbus Market Report Hay Prices Change

Today's markets show No 1 timothy at 19 to 19.75 dollars and No 2 timothy at 17.60 to 18.50 dollars. No 3 timothy quotes 18.60 to 15 dollars. No 1 clover mixed 16 to 17 dollars. Oats straw 8 to 8.50 dollars. Rye straw 6 to 6.60 dollars.

Timothy

Cincinnati Cattle Market Report July Receipts and Prices

Cincinnati market notes show cattle receipts 2815 with slow trade and heavy steers at 16.60. calves trading slow with extras at 16.50 and 16.00. Hogs receipts 6065 with good choice packers and butchers at 18.75. Sheep receipts 3670.

Cincinnati

Market Prices Reported for Toledo Commodities

Toledo July 22 cash prices list corn at 1.70 oats 0.795 rye 1.70 clover 16.50 October 14.60 December 14.50 alsike 12.80 Timothy 4.80 September 4.80 October 4.35 December 4.60 Each item shows prevailing cash or future contract prices for grains and hay as of today.

Toledo Alsike Timothy

Market quotes for Corn Oats and Pork in Chicago

Chicago price list shows corn with July at 1.47 Aug 1.48 and Sept 1.49. Oats reach July 72 3-4 cents, Aug 67 7-8 and Sept 67 7-8. Pork price listed as 45.55 for September.

Chicago Ill

Pittsburgh Market Cattle Sheep Hogs Prices July Report

Pittsburg, July 22 cattle receipts reach 140 cars as market slows with highs for choice cattle at 16.60 to 17.00 and veal calves at 17. Sheep and lambs show 7 car receipts with prime wethers 12.00 to 12.70 and yearling lambs 14.00 to 17.50. Hogs rise on 25 cars with prime heavy at 19.00 to 19.25 and porkers 19.75 to 19.86.

Pittsburg

Licensed to Marry James Arthur Glover

Miner James Arthur Glover age 25 of Nelsonville R D 1 to wed Bernice Wilkinson 18 of Nelsonville. Also appearing are Lewis V. Brown coal operator Athens and Ida E. Bowser agent Athens Gas and Electric Company Athens in record of marriage licenses.

James Arthur Glover Nelsonville R. D Bernice Wilkinson Lewis V. Brown Athens Ida EB. Bowser Athens Gas and Electric Company

French chemist reveals method to solidify liquors into tablets

A French chemist has devised a process to convert liquids into tablet form. The innovation enables spirits to be pressed and packaged as solid tablets for convenient use. Further details on materials and production are not provided.

Public Sale of Farm Equipment and Livestock Auctions Near

Public sale of eight cows two-year-old heifer eight spring calves four steers two-year-old two steers one-year-old three hogs thirty-five sheep ten lambs five horses Deering binder grain drill corn drill three buggies nearly new surrey two harrows spraying outfit two hay forks rope sledge sleigh eight elder barrels corn sheller feed grinder breaking plows shovel plows cultivator farm wagon hay rake ten acres of corn in field set of blacksmith tools carpenter tools driving harness saddies extra collars bridles lines household goods heating stoves poultry items farming gear and many other articles. Auctioneer oversees the sale.

Surrey

Hungarians Give Purse 40.25 to Red Cross Fund

Mrs. Be Sanders post master at Millfield acted for Hungarians in Millfield area and handed Athens Red Cross Chapter $40.25. The money came from the Kohanyi Lodge 18 sick fund ten dollars, the July 4 East Millfield dance proceeds ten dollars twenty five cents, flower sales fifteen dollars by Miss Wither Vargo and Miss Helen Kinser, and a five dollar personal contribution from Frank Charlie a well known Hungarian leader.

BE. Sanders Millfield Athens The Red Cross First Kohanyi American and Magyar Working Men's Sick Benefit Fund East Millfield Wither Vargo Helen Kinser Frank Charlie

Indians Star Called for Army in Fort Wayne Draft

The draft board at Fort Wayne Indiana ordered Bill Wambaganse star second baseman of the Clew Indians to report to Camp Zachary Taylor by July 26 for national army duty. Wambaganse will finish the current eastern road trip with the club before reporting and will depart in time to join the army draft. Tuck Turney and two others are listed in the line.

Fort Wayne Ind Bill Wambaganse Camp Zacope Wamby The Tern Tuck Harry Lunt

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Social News Glouster News Napoleon 409Th Telegraph B’n 409Th Pvt Ernest H. Chadwell Great Fight Center la Liberte U.S Ichiya Kumagae America U. S Busiess Cincinnati Cattle Market Chicago Grain Market Athens, C Fr. D. Fagan Ford Poate Caaca Lostro Auto Sales CO Murphy’s Shoe Store Athens O Wolfe Bros Junod Milling CO F. J. Beasley Milling CO Moler Feed & Poultry CO White Bill Wambsganss
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