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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Residents Head Abroad for Postgraduate Study

Dr A L Pritchard and Dr J M Hyde depart for New York City for a six week postgraduate course. Miss Mae Russel, guest of Rev and Mrs Mann, leaves for Delaware Ohio after a visit. Mrs George Lewis and daughter Helen plan to settle in Rossville Georgia. Mrs J M Hyde travels to Wooster for Bible conference. Mr and Mrs C A Storer host Mr and Mrs Henry Storer of Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Dave Evans of Columbus visit. Miss Edith Dunkle returns to Norfolk Virginia to work for the government. Mr and Mrs Ivan Amerine of Athens were guests of the Cooleys.

Mae Russel Nagasaki Japan A. M. Mann Delaware, C George Lewis Helen Rossville J. M. Hyde Wooster Henry Storer Lancaster Dave Evans Columbus Edith Dunkle Norfolk Ivan Amerine Athens Leonard Cooley

Hydes Host Guests From Columbus This Sunday

Dr and Mrs J M Hyde entertained as their guests Sunday Mr Case John and Lawrence Kellar and Hubert Hyde of Columbus. Mrs Emmett Mitchell returned to Columbus after a week's visit with her parents Mr and Mrs John Mc Harg and was accompanied home by Miss Inez Grace.

J. M. Hyde Mr. Case John and Lawrence Kellar Hubert Hyde Columbus Emmett Mitchell John McHarg Inez Grace

Card of Thanks for Mother’s Illness and Death

The family thanks neighbors and friends for help during the illness and death of my mother. Gratitude for the flowers and for Rev. Matheny and Rev. Mann for their comfort. WILL TEDROW.

Rev Matheny Mann Will Tedrow

Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Kelch’s Home

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs L R Kelch at her Jefferson street home. Miss Louise Hyde is visiting Columbus relatives.

Louise Hyde Columbus Relatives

Tedrow Funeral Attended by Wide Circle of Relatives

Mrs Maria Tedrow's funeral drew attendance from Will Tedrow and three daughters, Minnie Higgins of Dayton, A W Barker and Ralph Barker of Athens, Eugene Bethel of Columbus, Charles Barker and family of The Plains. Ruth Hyde visits relatives in Parkersburg and Marietta. William Mills visits Logan on business. Hazel Sharp hosts Batesville Arkansas visitors T B Alexander and wife J H Sharp. Lucy Hoodlett entertains Fanny Brooks and Dorothy Hoodlett of Columbus.

Tedrow Will Tedrow Minnie Higgins Dayton A. W. Barker Ralph Barker Athens Eugene Bethel Columbus Charles Barker Robert Floyd Ethel Barker the Plains Maria Tedrow City Ruth Hyde Parkersburg Marietta William Mills Logan T. B. Alexander Hazel Sharp Batesville Ark J. H. Sharp Lucy Hoodlett Fanny Brooks Walter Snyder Dorothy Hoodlett

Mrs S L Poston Hosts Foreign Missionary Society

Mrs S L Poston and her daughter Miss Lulu will entertain the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Friday afternoon at their home on Washington Street.

Foreign Missionary Society S. L. Poston Lulu Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Washington Street

Fire damages curtains at Don Sheffield home on Poplar Street

Fire department rushed to the residence of Don Sheffield on Poplar Street yesterday morning as curtains near a stove ignited the blaze. The fire was swiftly extinguished with only light damage reported.

Don Sheffield Poplar Street

Nelsonville Classifieds Offer Hire and House Sale

Classified notices list a house for rent at 12 dollars per month or sale for 1200 cash with Isaac Warner as agent. Other items announce a WBA picnic at Lewis Grove with 1:30 car ride and 5 PM supper, a visit by Miss Natalie Marcus to Mr and Mrs Radin, a housekeeper needed for widower with four kids, and potatoes for sale at 1.40 per bushel by Frank Tedrow.

High Street Isaac Warner Nelsonville Lewis’ Grove Natalie Marcus Cleveland Sam Radin Oak St

Sauter's Phonograph Otto Big Bargains Near Depot

A sales note urges quick action on unusual phonographs with varied tone and volume at prices below cost. All new models advertised as bargains with only a few left at Sauter's Phonograph Otto near the Depot in Nelsonville Ohio.

Sauter Otto Depot Nelsonville

Outing at Buckeye Lake Among Local Party

Mrs John Lawson, Mr and Mrs P B Verity, Mrs Anna Newman and Miss Kate Newman compose a party enjoying an outing at Buckeye Lake.

John Lawson P. B. Verity Anna Newman Kate Newman Buckeye Lake

Mrs Emery Shaw Hosts W B A Lawn Party

Mrs Emery Shaw will entertain the W B A at her country home on Tuesday evening. All members should meet at the Nelson home 67 Grosvenor street at 7 P M and go in a body. Miss Ruth Jones and Miss Louise Jones of Columbus visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs E J Cable. Mr and Mrs Sam Longley and son John spent Sunday at Newark with relatives.

Emery Shaw Nelson Home Grosvenor Street Ruth and Louise Jones Columbus E. J. Cable Sam Longley John Newark

Sullivan resigns as YMCA physical director after nine months

Russel Sullivan leaves his YMCA post and travels to Bucyrus and Lake George for training at the YMCA summer school. Troop 4 boys and Scout master C. H. Roddabush present him with 50 dollars in gold for his work with youth at the playground and swimming hole.

Sullivan Russel Sullivan Bucyrus Lake George N. Y Our City C. H. Roddabush

Quietly Married in Athens Miss Esther Maze and Fred Long

Miss Esther Maze and Fred Long of Kent quietly wed in Athens yesterday and left for a brief honeymoon. Mrs. Long, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Maze, is a well known former Ohio University graduate and longtime teacher now employed by Ohio Fuel and Supply Co. They plan to reside in Kent after a short trip.

Esther Maze Fred Long Kent Athens Mrs. Long Matt Maze O. A Ohio Fuel & Supply Co

Nelsonville Faces Tax Referendum To Address Debt

Nelsonville, July 29. The so called Smith one per cent tax law has caused deficits in Ohio cities for eight years. The Nelsonville Board of Education reports 10 000 dollars of unfunded debt and seeks a temporary two mill levy to raise about 10 000 dollars via August 12 vote.

Nelsonville Boards of Education Budget Commission

Provisions for Education Ordered in Nelsonville Case

The court directs that on August 12 a proper provision be made for the education of the appellant's children and all the children of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville

Action Against Meat Trust Planned by Justice Dept

Washington July 29 Preparations for anti trust action against the big meat packers are being considered by the department of justice. Officials expect an announcement this week after the federal trade commission reports its investigation. The commission says the big five Armour Swift Wilson Morris and Cudahy control the live stock market and pay growers only what they choose. The report notes this as background for possible further action.

Washington Department of Justice Federal Trade Commission Department Justice Department Federal Trade Commission Today Wilson Armour Swift Morris Cudahy

Death Toll Rises in Chicago Race Riots

Chicago records twenty one known dead as violence flares in downtown and loops areas. Harold Brignabello, 20, white, is killed by a Black woman. another white victim dies from injuries. Riots spread through the city despite police patrols and militia rumors.

Chicago Ill Harold Brignabello Wm. H Thompson

Local Social Notes From The Plains Area

Miss Lillian Frances and Miss Alan Rhorick called on friends Sunday. Harry Frippen was a business visitor at The Plains weekend. Henry Nice and daughters Nona and Pearl visited H. Brooks family Sunday. Mrs. Harry Crippen shopped at New Marshfield today. Mrs. Lorenzo Crippen visits his sons here. Christian church group organized C E last evening. Rachel McWilliams spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Carsey. Henry Rhorick was at New Marshfield Sunday. Corporal Finley B Pidcock returned after almost two years in France and Germany.

Lillian Frances Alan Rhorick Harry Frippen the Plains Henry Nice Nona Pearl H. Brooks Francis Brooks New Marshfield Harry Crippen Lorenzo Crippen The Christian Church C. E Rachel McWilliams Carsey Henry Rhorick Corporal Finley Pidcock France Germany

Local notes from Hermesville scene full of farming and visits

OFC Hermesville. I E McIntire of Mt Vernon and oilman Charles Fox plan several wells on the old McDougal farm. Rev Elsen buys 50 acres of Clark heirs to plant six acres of strawberries and apples peaches. Mrs J E Gifford injures face and limbs in a stairs fall. Blacksmith Seth Balderson returns with injuries after a fall at his old home. Community reception for Hoopers Ridge pastor. Various visits, travels, and social events noted with names and places across the region. The S S picnic draws praise with a 6 to 3 first nine win over old timers. Golf and church activities listed along with guest visits and trips.

I. E. McIntire Mt. Vernon Chas. Fox McDougal Farm Rev. Elsen Geo. Clark C. E. Justice J. E. Gifford Addie Owen Seth Balderson Belpre Gifford Balderson Hoopers Ridge Edgar Keirns J. . Boggs Springfield Thos J.L. Phillips Wooster F. L. Thomas Thomas G. O. Linscott O. M. Lovell Marietta Bartlett Bertha Evans Mary Erol Marietta Hospital C. D. Henry St. Louis Fairview Wilber Henry Clara Pomeroy J. W. Cecil Lois Len South Columbus F. W. Pope A. C. Painter D. T. Moore Orange Cal Albany F. J. Beasley Otha R. C. Hess Athens S. S O. E.wooley John Wooley O. W. Rowland Fred Shoop C. M. Sharp Pittsburg Geo. E. Williams Abram Gifford Sharpsburg Weber Dr. Weber W. R. Goddard Millfield Presbyterian Church Montly Covert M. E. Sunday E. CC. Contner W. E. Balderson Dewey Goddard John Milliken John W. Galbraith

Holders of Liberty Bonds Urged to Invest in War Savings Stamps

Columbus special report notes Second Liberty Loan bond holders collected over 5 million dollars in interest last week. Ohio War Savings Committee appeals to reinvest interest in War Savings Stamps to compound gains. Ohio houses more than 125 million dollars in War Savings Stamps.

Columbus Ohio War Savings Committee Ohio

Athens Board of Health orders weed cleanup citywide

The Athens Board of Health directs Sanitary Policeman N W Baker to have noxious weeds cut from all lots by week’s end. He warns owners occupants and tenants that failure to comply may bring affidavits for maintaining a nuisance with possible fines up to 100 dollars and up to 90 days imprisonment. The board urges prompt action for health and appearance. DR HOWE

Athens Baker Board of Health Howe

Last Contingent of Overseas Boys to Sail August 15

Washington July 29 The first division the last of the American combat divisions in France will begin moving to Atlantic ports for movement home August 15 with exceptions for units kept to form a permanent force the War Department advised today.

Washington France Atlantic War Department

Markets and prices reported in Cincinnati and Toledo

Today’s markets show Cincinnati eggs steady with various grades priced per dozen. live poultry fowls over and under five pounds at 32c, roosters 20c. Toledo close lists corn at 2.06 and oats at 86c. barley 1.37. rye 1.64. clover and timothy seeds ranges. butter at 57c. eggs remains 46-49c. hay unchanged.

Cincinnati Toleo Timothy

Cattle and Hogs Market Very Light Receipts Slow

Cattle receipts light and market slow with choice 15.25 to 16.00, prime 14.00 to 14.75, common 7.50 to 12.00, veal calves 19.00 to 20.00. Sheep and lambs receipts light and market slow with prime wethers 10.50 to 11.00, good 9.00 to 10.00, mixed 8.00 to 16.00. Hogs receipts light and market steady with prime heavy 23.25 to 23.50, mediums 23.75 to 24.00, heavy yorkers 23.50 to 23.75, light workers 23.00 to 23.25, pigs 22.50 to 23.00, roughs 19.00 to 19.20, stage 15.00 to 16.00.

Commodity Prices Notice from Market Report

Butter Creamery 68c Standards 525c 53c Firsts 491g¢ 62c Seconds 48c 49c Eggs ordinaries unchanged Cheese Twinas 31%c 31%c Young American 32c 32%4c Live Poultry 30.14c

Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts and Price Trends

Cattle receipts 800 with a slow market. shippers paid $14.50 to $16.00. Calves up 50 cents to $18.50-$18.75. Hog receipts 3000 with a slower market. good choice packers and butchers $22.75. Sheep 2500 receipts strong at $8.50 to $9.00. lambs up 50 cents to $17.00-$17.50.

Cincinnati

Sunrise Sun Center Temperature Claim

A French scientist estimates the Sun’s core temperature at about 30,632 degrees. The claim presents a striking figure for solar physics and highlights ongoing debates about stellar interior modeling.

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A. L. Pritchard New York City Don Martin Emma Martin Allison Jones D. F. Shater Mary Shater Mabel Malvern Wilson Harriet Pensyle P. C. Morris W. B. A. Picnic Frank Tedrow Isaac Conley Buchtel Roy Conley Conley Ft. Worth Texas 131St Field Artillery Travis Red Cross Smith Meat Trust Loop OFC Hermesville Nealth Lash Toledo Grain Market Pittsburg Livestock Xide Ide the Cline Ice Cream Co Rotary Tire & Rubber Co Zanesville Ashville Rotary Kelly-Springfield Tire Co Republic Rubber Co Fisk Tire & Rubber Co Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Diamond Rubber Co Firestone Tire Co B. F. Goodrich Co Herbert W. Bush Rotary Tire & Rubber Company Athens, O
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