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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville Dinner Honors Foster Pyive and Agnes Triplett

Mr and Mrs Len Pyive hosted a six oclock dinner at Nelsonville honoring the marriage of their son Foster to Miss Agnes Triplett of Chauncey. Guests included Mrs Triplett tackee, Mrs E Hellyer, Mrs Igle, Stella Reigle and Everett Kentner who left for New York to attend a training school.

Len Pyive i Foster Agnes Triplett Chauncey Triplett Tackee E. Hellyer Igle Sc Faggeine Stella Reigle

Dinner honors guests and local visitors noted

Mrs. I. E. Hellyer hosted a 12 o'clock dinner Wednesday for Mrs. Bird Terry of Columbus and Mrs. Tom Bush. Donald Kentner returned Wednesday from a YMCA training school at Camp Kern near Dayton. John Edgerton and W. T. Grose visited Columbus on business today.

I. E. Hellyer Bird Terry Columbus Tom Bush Donald Kentner Camp Kern Dayton John Edgerton W. T. Grose

Six OClock Dinner Honoring Mrs Ben Davies and Daughter

Mrs W T Grose hosted a six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs Ben Davies and her daughter Anabell of Richmond Virginia on Wednesday evening.

W. T. Grose Ben Davies Anabell Richmond

Nelsonville Classified Ads Highlight Shoe Sale and Local Notices

The Boot Shop in Nelsonville advertises a deep cut on all low shoes with oxford and pump styles in multiple colors and sizes. Also listed are a Friday dance at the K of P hall, a Lawn Fete on East End, house rental or purchase options on High Street, a Nelsonville housekeeper job, and a potato sale by Frank Tedrow at 1 40 per bushel. Includes contact references and posting dates.

Nelsonville

Bargain Phonographs in Nelsonville Offer

Urgent sale of new phonographs with unusual tone volume and wear quality. Prices slashed below cost. Limited stock remaining at Sauter's Phonograph One near Depot in Nelsonville, Ohio.

Sauter Depot Nelsonville

Arrival of Eight Pound Son at Home

Mr and Mrs Henry Coope announce the birth of a fine eight pound son born Tuesday at their home.

Mig Henry Coope

Local Social Notes Travelers and Guests

Dr and Mrs N Hill Mrs Carrie Grimm and family Mrs Walter Mechem and family Mr and Mrs C E Washburn and families left Wednesday on a motor trip to Detroit and Niagara Falls They will be gone about ten days Mrs Eliza Marsh of Logan recent guest of Mrs Isaac Hellyer Mrs Ben Daives and daughter of Richmond VA are guests of relatives here.

N. Hill Carrie Grimm Walter Mechem C. E. Washburn Detroit Niagara Falls Eliza Marsh of Logan Isaac Hellyer Ben Daives Richmond, Va

Mrs Emery Shaw Hosts W E A Ladies Evening

Mrs Emery Shaw delightfully entertained the ladies of W E A at her country home last evening. Fifty five members enjoyed games and a late social hour before a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Abbie Benson is vacationing with friends in Pennsylvania. Bertha Higgins of Lancaster was in town Wednesday and Thursday on business.

Emery Shaw Abbie Benson Pennsylvania Bertha Higgins Lancaster

District tragedy as eight memorials in Nelsonville

The funeral service for Mrs Mary Strazisar and her seven children was held at 10 o clock from Stout s undertaking establishment. Rev Mann led the service. Efforts to locate the husband or any relatives failed. The eight bodies were laid to rest at Buchtel.

Nelsonville Mary Strazisar Stout’s Rev. Mann Buchtel

Birthday party honors Mrs Hod Mender in Nelsonville

The daughters hosted a July 26 surprise party at Mrs Hod Mender’s Chestnut Street home for her birthday. Fifty five guests enjoyed Victrola and piano music, a late lunch, and well wishes for the hostess. A later note argues teachers in Nelsonville deserve higher pay to keep up with living costs and other wages, urging citizens to support school funding and maintain local education standards.

Nelsonville

Visitors from Columbus Stay With Friends

Mrs. John Wilson and her daughter Louise visit with friends in the area. Mrs. L. N. Locie and Mrs. Julius Fischer are spending several days at Lancaster camp meeting.

John Wilson Louise Columbus L. N. Locie Julius Fischer Lancaster Camp Meeting

Bell Telephone crews enjoy hay ride to Logan

A group of Bell Telephone employees and friends rode to Logan Monday evening in Jim Newman’s auto truck. Dinner and socializing followed with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. James Newman Mr. and Mrs. John Hay Miss May Elliott Ada Scheeler Margaret Scheeler Lula McClurg Chloe Miller Gladys Bunion Gladys Linton Anna Kourt Gretchen Keplar Genieve Cavanaugh Mildred Johnson Edna Ray Charlotte Skinner Orvil Steenrod Harry Lane Babe Harmon y John Hershey Coone George Taylor Dale Banner Mr. Davis Don Bowers Tony Shaw and Raymond Raine.

Bell Telephone Logan Jim Newman James Newman John Hay May Elliott Ada Margaret Scheeler Lula McClurg Chloe Miller Gladys Bunion Gladys Linton Anna Kourt Gretchen Keplar Genieve Cavanaugh Mildred Johnson Edna Ray Charlotte Skinner Messrs Orvil Ste

City Water Improvements urged after Burgess report

Nelsonville officials and Chamber of Commerce leaders reviewed a plan by water works engineer Philip Burgess to install six drilled wells to boost supply. The proposal includes a storage reservoir, air compressors, well repairs, and a $15,000 bond issue, aiming to restore pressure and fire protection.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Philip Burgess Hocking River Burgess Worthington Kontner’s Hill Burgett Chamber of Commerce Proper

President cites duty as Belgium violation arousing nation

The President said violation of Belgium was the call to duty that stirred the country, noting he did not receive the call until after the 1916 election.

Belgium

Midnight Romance at Glouster Opera House Tonight

Anita Stewart stars in A Midnight Romance showing at the Glouster Opera House on Thursday July 31 with a 10c 25c price including war tax. The program also notes Virtuous Wives fans may enjoy this romantic mystery in New York society and lists Vivian Hambel’s honorable discharge from Camp Sherman.

Opera House Anita Stewart New York Vivian Hambel Camp Sherman Mary Hambel

Otis Johnson Dies After Mine Accident

Otis Johnson of Trimble died about midnight at Dr Crawford's office after injuries from mine 267 where a car toppled and struck him. Aged 24, he was son of ex mayor E A Johnson, married to Helen Kinney, survived by widow, father, and brother Donald. Funeral at Church of Christ Trimble Saturday 10 o'clock, burial Sands cemetery Trimble.

Sylvia Hendricks Jacksonville Weed Russell Hendricks St. Francis Hospital Columbus William Bean Redtown W. H. Henry Hamden A. J. Crawford Henry Russia David Williams Defiance Agnes Wolf Haydenville Robert Wolf Robert Davis Butler Otis Johnson Trimble Hunterdon Dr. Crawford Ohio Colleries Co Mr. Johnson E. A. Johnson Helen Kinney Donald Johnson Church of Christ Sands

Chicago Braces After Three Days of Race Riots Toll Rises

Chicago’s black belt, scarred by three days of race rioting that killed thirty and injured nearly five hundred, calmed as 6,200 soldiers National Guard and militia arrived. Police cooperated with guardsmen while rain helped end the terror and quench more than 150 fires damaging numerous homes.

Chicago United Press National Guard

Food costs push action in Washington report

Developments in the food situation raced through Washington as officials signaled swift moves to lower living costs. Labor leaders discuss wage increases with the Railroads Hines, Morison warns radicalism grows, and White House contemplates food concerns amid talks with President Wilson. War and post office departments work on surplus disposal and a House resolution questions new authority to curb prices. Congress considers FTC probe into prices of shoes clothing sugar and coffee.

Washington National Capitol Hines Frank Morison White House Wilson War Department Crowell Post Office Department War Department Division of Sales Arange House Congress Wood Igoe Missouri

Price Change At Model Dairy Milk Values Effective Aug First

Beginning August 1 Model Dairy announces price changes for milk at the store. The notice states milk will cost cents per pint and 15 cents per quart.

Model Dairy

Cincinnati Markets Today's Produce

Eggs steady with loss off prime firsts 44c per dozen firsts 42 1 2 c ordinary firsts 39c seconds 36c duck eggs 44c live poultry fowls over 5 lb 30c under 5 lbs 30c roosters 20c

Cincinnati

Cattle and Hogs Market Report With Prices

Cattle receipts light and market slow with choice at 15.25 to 16.00 and prime 14.00 to 14.75. Veal calves 19.00 to 20.00. Sheep and lambs receipts light, market slow with prime wethers 10.50 to 11.00 and good 9.00 to 10.00. Hogs receipts light and market higher with prime heavies 23.75 to 23.85 and mediums 23.75 to 23.85.

Butter-Creamery Prices and Egg Stock Summary

Butter-Creamery items list with 53c 58% c firsts 5214c 53c seconds 39c 50c. Eggs ordinaries 49c 40c, firsts 41134c 42%4c. Cheese-Twins 30%c 3114c, young American 33%c 34c. Live poultry 29c.

Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Hogs receipts 900 with market 50 to 75 cents higher. butchers 21.00 23.60. packing 19.75 21.75. light 21.00 23.50. pigs 19.75 21.00. roughs 20.00 21.00. Cattle receipts 5500 market steady to strong. beeves 10.00 18.50. butcher stock 7.00 14.50. canners and cutters 5.50 9.00. stockers and feeders 6.75 13.75. cows 6.75 8.75. calves 15.75 16.75. Sheep receipts 800 market steady. wool lambs 8.00 16.75. ewes 2.75 9.00.

Market Report: Livestock Prices Mixed Across Commodities

Cattle receipts 900. market dull with shippers receiving 14.50 to 16.00. Calves steady with 18.50 to 18.75. Hogs receipts 4300. market steady with good choice packers and butchers 22.75. Sheep good with 6.50 to 8.50. lambs strong with 13.50 to 17.26.

Grain and dairy price updates from Toledo market report

Toledo trading data shows corn No. 3 at 2.06 percent, oats 0.85 to 0.86, barley No. 2 1.37, rye No. 2 1.64, various seed prices for clover, alsike, and timothy, butter at 57 to 36 cents, eggs at 60 or 46 cents, and hay unchanged. The prices reflect July 31 close data across commodities and dairy.

Toledo Alsike Timothy New

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Everett Kentner Wednesd Nater & Y Guy Mattox K. of P. Hall Pocahontas Ott Shirley’s Poplar Street East End High Street Isaac Warner Oak St Frank Tedrow United States Parawax Campbell's Arbuckle’s Coffee Ees VICKS Glouster News Christian Woman's Board of Missions John Davis Glouster Shawnee Murray Pittsburg Livestock Union Stockyards Ill Cincinnati Cattle Market Toledo Grain Market Morrow Athens the Cline Ice Cream Co Lash Dad Men's Athletic Union Nainsook Union Men’s Union J. L. Beckley & Son Stratton's Cash Store Arbuckle's Coffee Red Bird Edgemont Stratton’ S Elsonville Fayette and Hocking St Ford F. R. Beasley Amesville Texas Oklahoma Hocking County Union Gore Union Furnace L. D. Martin
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