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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1919

Page

7

Fertilizer Prices Set to Fall for Fall 1919

Washington reports the Department of Agriculture and fertilizer makers have agreed that mixed fertilizers should cost about 30 percent less this fall than spring prices, covering the northern territory from the Ohio River to beyond Arkansas and including parts of West Virginia. The 88th Division will be honored in Columbus with a large celebration marking the mustering out of the 308th Engineers and the 308th Field Signal Battalion, with invitations to roughly 100,000 veterans.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Arkansas Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Ohio River Columbus 88Rd 308Th Engineers 308Th Field France Mexico

Heaver jailed after altercation over brick thrown

In San Francisco John Heever followed Mrs. Ben Collier into a home and was confronted by Mr. Collier who ejected him. Heever then hurled a brick during the confrontation and was placed in jail by a police officer.

San Francisco Cal John Heever Ben Collier Mr. Collier Collier Heever

Arraigned and Married in Same Court by Judge Helwig

James Walker colored of Bern was arraigned on a concealed weapons charge before Justice Helwig. The following day he returned with his bride Hattie Halbert carrying a baby, appearing in court again.

James Walker Bern Walker Helwig Hattie Halbert

GLAS WORK AT UNIVERSITY NEARLY OVER

The Ohio University term nears end with final exams Friday and commencement week starting Sunday. Many spring students will return home for a week before summer term begins June 23. Registration for summer work starts the Saturday before and continues Monday. Alumni plan Alumni Day for Wednesday June 18 at Ellis Hall.

Ohio University Ellis Hall

Local Social Notes From The Plains Area

Mr and Mrs Fin Cook attended the Salem dance Saturday night. Helen Edgar left for Athens after a visit with her cousin Thelma Hawk. Sam George was a recent Athens visitor. Monroe Hickman of Pomeroy arrived Sunday and works for George Pott. Mrs Harry Porter hosted her sister as a recent guest. Miss Margaret Noble called on Mrs Colonel Locke Tuesday at Athens.

Fin Cook Salem Helen Edgar Athens Thelma Hawk Sam George Monroe Hickman Pomeroy George Pott Harry Porter Margaret Noble Colonel Locke

Used Touring Cars On Sale At Bargain Prices

A dealer lists several used touring cars available for quick sale including Buick Touring Car model 37 refinished and in good motor condition priced at 475. Overland Touring Car model 90 noted as the world record car refinished priced at 750. Other models 85-4 83 and Marmon Touring Car in fine shape with motors running well offered with prices 550 and 550 respectively. Cars shown on the used car show floor with demonstrations available.

Athens Ohio Passes Ordinance Licensing City Motor Bus Service

An Athens Ohio ordinance establishes licensing for motor buses for hire within city limits. It specifies license terms, fees, driver qualifications, routes, operating rules, passenger limits, and penalties for violations.

Athens Ohio

City ordinance fines and enforcement details 1919

The document outlines penalties for violations of a motor bus ordinance including fines up to one hundred dollars and six months imprisonment. It provides mayoral power to revoke licenses for owners or operators, states that certain sections remain valid, and calls operation of buses outside rules a nuisance. The ordinance becomes effective after passage and publication with signatures and approval noted.

C. H. Harris JL. W. Roberts Woodworth T. W

Parole Recommendation Consideration For Morris Payne

Notice from Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield states Morris Payne seeks parole consideration. Superintendent and chaplain recommend to the Board of Clemency. hearing on or after June 16, 1919, Chief Clerk J B Clark signs.

Morris Payne Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Ohio Board of Clemency J. BE. Clark O.t.w Charles Speelman Oho State Reformatory J. E. Clark T.w

Notice to Owners to Avengenp Per City Street Improvement

Athens Ohio council passes ordinance 222 to improve Waast State Street by grading draining curbing and paving with bituminous or brick. Notices sent to Betsey K E Doan and others in multiple towns. Assessments laid per front foot on abutting lots. order by Clerk H Harris dated 6 4 1920.

Betsey Ke, Doan Mable Brandeperry Cutler Washington County Ohio Howard Founds Long, Bottom Meigs County Arthur Doan Springfield Gertrude Carter West Mound Street Columbus Emmett Ruth Alliance Martha Wilson East York Street Akron City of Athens Waast State Street Towit Director of Public Service East State Street Said Street State of Ohio H. Harris T.w

Notice of Parole Eligibility at Ohio State Reformatory

Charles Speelman, confined at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, becomes eligible for parole on and after June 19, 1919, per J E Clark Chief Clerk.

Telegraph Picket Arrested at Pittsburgh

Police dispersed union pickets before the Chamber of Commerce building housing the Western Union Telegraph offices. One picket was arrested after protesting the police order. Officers on duty claimed they had orders to prevent picketing.

Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Western Union Telegraph Company Central Western Union

Austrians Turn Over Peace Terms Note from Renner

St Germain June 11 Chancellor Renner head of the Austrian peace delegation has forwarded to the allies his first note of protest against the terms of the peace treaty. Vienna reports say Austrian counter proposals may follow similar to German moves.

Vienna

Law Makers of Great Nations to Meet Soon

Paris June 11 German peace treaty likely to be presented to allied and associated powers parliaments for ratification the week beginning June 23. If the Germans sign within five days after the allies reply, parliaments of associated powers and the German assembly will be quick to act. Premier Orlando has summoned the Italian parliament for June 19. French parliament in session, American Congress active, German national assembly meeting in Weimar Friday. The British Parliament resumes June 24 after vacation.

Henry Woop United Press Staff Paris Associated Powers Grmans Rushi German National Assembly Orlando Oulx National Assembly Weimar

Young Gotch Challenges Olson for Catch-Weight Bout

A 1919 Athens Messenger sporting note publicizes AL Haft endorsing a wrestling challenge to local Thor Olson. Haft, 160 pounds, claims four straight wins since service discharge and proposes a fall finish match with Hughe Sissons of Nelsonville as third man, plus a rheumatism remedy ad follows.

Athens Messenger AL Haft Thor Olson Hughe Sissons Nelsonville

Wealth Concentration Noted In Southern California

Wealth concentration dominates this week as Southern California hosts major meetings of the Master Plumbers and the State Bankers Association, reflecting financial influence in the region.

Los Angeles Cal California Master Plumbers and State Bankers Association

Social at Rock Riffle Ice Cream Social Friday Eve

An ice cream social will be held at Rock Riffle school house Friday evening June 13 under the Clark's Chapel Ladies' Aid.

Lewis Hawks Rock Riffle Rock Riffle School House Clark's Chapel Ladies’ Aid

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