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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
5
Miss Alma Moore wed Sgt. Robert P. Tompkins at the Moore home with family present. Tompkins, stationed at Camp Sheridan, will resume duties soon after a brief wedding trip. The couple plan to live in Athens after his service begins.
Miss Hazel Tuttle of Chester West Virginia wed Mr. Vernon Householder of Bremen in a Tuesday ceremony. The couple were described as principals in a simple local wedding with family and friends in attendance.
Captain J. H. Riggs of Athens Ohio reports severe indigestion diabetes and heart trouble improving after taking Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation. He recovered from 107 to 140 pounds and can walk and perform chores. Also promotes Dr Parker's Nerve Tonic Tablets and Liver Tablets with pharmacy availability.
Prof and Mrs W E McVey hosted a Tuesday afternoon reception on Mulberry Street for the John Hancock high school's senior class and faculty. Guests were greeted by the hosts, with Miss Helen Millikan and Miss Adams assisting and Miss Millikan singing solos for the company.
Twenty guests assembled at 14 Elmwood Place invited by Mrs George W Hopkins to honor Mrs John Selby of Marion formerly of Athens. They met at 2 80 oclock for a few hours of social chat and reminiscences. Rambler roses decorated the home and a buffet luncheon was served.
The couple married Monday at 4 30 PM at the M E parsonage in Petersburg Virginia. Dewey Koot a member of Co C 185th Machine Gun Battalion stationed at Camp Lee attended the ceremony with his bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H P Quest. The groom is the son of Prof and Mrs Root.
The Alpha Sigma Alpha patronesses will host a picnic for the active chapter this afternoon at the fair grounds. A two course supper will be served. Hostesses include Mrs. W. E. Peters, Mrs. M. J. Walsh, Mrs. Ralph P. Jennings, Mrs. W. K. McVey, Mrs. Frederick Treadley, Mrs. Lloyd Jones, and Miss Elizabeth Garber.
Miss Elizabeth Garber director of the First M. KE. choir delighted last evening the members of the choir with invited guests at the home of Mrs. C. H. Swaim Park Place. The event featured vocal solos a group of selections and a Jet Luncheon was served.
Mr J D Brown an alumnus of Beta Theta Pi will entertain the active chapter with a theatre part at the Majestic this evening followed by a collation at the Foutch luncheonette for their girl friends.
This morning pupils Marian Sprague Pauline Swanson Lucille Bradfield Dorothy Minister Ruth Wharton Pearl Wharton John Siggley and Paul Woodworth performed piano duets and solos. Hubert Horn with Elizabeth Horn on piano played a violin solo in a pleasing manner. The next recital by other class members is scheduled for next Monday afternoon.
A garden party and tea at the Wolfe home hosts Alpha Xi Delta patronesses entertaining the active chapter with Miss Irma E. Voigt dean of women. Small tables will be placed on the lawn. patronesses include Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Twiss among others.
A historic ad touts Red Cross Headache and Neuralgia Remedy claiming relief from neuralgia and chronic headaches without opiates, fast absorption, and immediate relief. Marketed as part of The Cline's Pharmacy Co. offerings with multiple branches in Athens and Nelsonville.
Miss Hazael Cline of Albany visited yesterday for the Moore Tompkins wedding. Pythian Sisters plan a Friday 7:30 PM meeting. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pickering entertain daughter-in-law Annette Pickering of Columbus. Judge and Mrs. EB Sayre host Ensign Arthur Sayre in Boston. Miss Nelle Pickering and niece Theodora Junod stay with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coe. Cecil Siders leaves for Adams County after night elevator work at Athens National Bank. Zelma Krapps of Parkersburg visits en route to Columbus to see relatives. Mrs. Henry Burns, Mrs. Grimes, and Mrs. Lillian Bardin of Sharpsburg in Athens to buy carpet for Mt Hermon church. Walter Maxwell of Columbus visits aunt Ida Devore, then to Stockport for summer with Mart Harris. J P Emish and son Charles of Mineral, Ohio, and Bernard Dickson of Chillicothe guest of Mina D. Fry for plays and John Hancock High School events.
Paris June 13 President Poincare sent a message to Wilson praising the magnificent American effort. He hailed the allies in hard war hours and predicted rapid American unit formation would restore balance and lead to decisive allied victory and peace principles. He also congratulated General Pershing on the American troops performance.
Columbus June 13 Beef limited to four meals weekly at public eating places with noon meals on Sunday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Households urged to restrict beef to one and a quarter pounds per person weekly and to use pork more widely. Rule expected to hold through September 15. By the Way Rutland notes church plant changes and local civic stories including a Civil War veteran justice of the peace and a flag display by Mrs. Laura Hawking of Rutland with two sons in France and one at Camp Lee.
Glouster reports all mines in operation with full carloads except Sugar Creek Mine 210 idle due to no cars and Mine 211 idle after a fatal accident. Labor train rates up fifteen cents for ten trips sparks talk of a mass meeting and possible opposition to the new charge. Local miners hint at pressuring T and O C to reverse the increase while wartime coal output stays crucial.
A crowd at the O U Gymnasium watched Lodi’s Hubert Buck defeat O U star Ralph Harich in two straight falls. Buck, weighing 189 pounds, used head holds to win in eight minutes then eleven minutes, as Buck’s training under Bobby Low guided the upset.
The Theta Omicron Chi Fraternity held its first national convention near the Alum ni Gateway on campus. Officers named for the year are Darrell Moore president Richard Wyman secretary and Jack Gal breath treasurer. Colors chosen black and blue with a vote to wear them Thursday for visiting brothers. An honorary member Prof. Kimball was elected. The group adjourned after the closing ode Blest be the tie and social activities at the asylum grounds followed.
The German submarine is capable of remaining underwater for up to 48 hours while resting on the ocean floor, according to naval reports. The claim highlights long submerged endurance and potential strategies for sustained underwater operations.
Mrs. Michael Collins died at her North High street home around four o'clock. She was 61, death due to heart trouble. Funeral plans await word from sons in military service. Born June 12, 1857 in Durham England, she and Michael Collins married 42 years ago at Esh. They moved to Athens 11 years ago. Seven sons and four daughters survive, plus one sister.
Washington reports the American government is seeking arrangements to send troops to Russia under joint leadership. Russia will not accept a force under Japanese command. Officials aim to announce on July 4 that 1,000,000 men have departed U S ports for Europe to aid Russia, though secrecy remains due to potential failures.
A compilation of transfers shows multiple parcels traded in Athens, Bern, Canaan, Coolville, Glouster, Nelsonville, Rome, Troy, and York Townships. Buyers include Charis Boring, T J Robinson, Nancy Strahl, Grace M Stickney, and Flora Horner among others. values range from $50 to $6,100 with acreage up to 92.76 acres.
Today s markets list eggs with prime firsts at 33c per dozen, firsts 31 1 2c, ordinary firsts 27 1 20c, live poultry steady with fowls 27 1 2c and up, under 4 27 1 2c, broilers 45 60c, under 1 1 2 years 40c, roost ere 18 1 2c.
Hay No 1 timothy baled 17.50 No 2 timothy baled 16 No 1 Hight mixed 17 No 1 clover 12 No 1 clover 9 Straw 8.
Cincinnati market totals show cattle receipts 770 with calves and hogs at 16.75 for good choice packers and butchers. Sheep receipts 1880 and lambs steady to higher with extras 20.00 to 20.25. cattle and hogs mixed with market differing by class.
Chicago Illinois June 13 hog receipts 33000 market ten cents lower cattle 18000 sheep 11000.
Chicago price quotes dated June 13 show corn at 1.41 1 8 for June, 1.43 for July, 1.45 1 4 for August. Oats list 0.75 for June, 0.69 3 4 for July, 0.64 3 8 for August. Pork futures posted 41.80 for July and 41.60 for September.
On June 13 in Toledo Ohio the grain market shows corn cash at 1.53 a bushel and oats at 77.5 cents. Rye trades cash at 1.90 with clover futures at 18.00 and 13.80 for October. Timothy and alfalfa prices appear at 8.60 and 13.00 with Sept price 4.82. Dec and Oct contracts show 4.02 1-2 and March 4.17 1-2 respectively.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania June 13. Cattle receipts not quoted and market unchanged. Sheep and lambs market unchanged. Hoge receipts 15 cars with prices: Prime Heavy 16.40 to 16.50, Mediums Heavy and Light Yorkers and Pigs 17.20 to 17.25, Roughs 14.00 to 14.75, Stags 11.00 to 11.50.
About 200 farm labor days pledged by Chamber members will be turned over to the County Agricultural Agent and published tomorrow. With the fourth of July near, the chamber discourages amusements and picnics to favor wheat. a delegation will attend the War Industries Board meeting in Cincinnati. Over forty memberships have been secured in a drive that may reach 89. An ace in military air service requires downing at least five enemy planes.
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