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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
2
Major Sam Johnson leads efforts to form an Athens County American Legion post for veterans of World War I. A naming contest is open to the public, with the rule that the chosen name honor a fallen soldier, not a living person. Residents may submit proposals to The Messenger before Wednesday night.
Attendance at the First M. E. Sunday School was 664 with 180 men 152 women 114 in the intermediate and 118 in the primary departments. A Children’s Day program featured a pageant Heirs of Liberty and a trained choir directed by Mrs. L. G. Brawner.
Funeral services for Miss Eunice Sweeney were conducted at First Presbyterian Church by Rev. A. Y. Wilcox. A large congregational turnout filled the church and the West Union street cemetery burial was surrounded by many floral tributes. Relatives traveled from Logan, Kimberly, Chillicothe, Washington D C, Conneaut, New Marshfield, Nelsonville, Toledo and other towns to attend.
John C. Crossen 34 a mechanic and Rosalie Beckley 34 of Athens. Roscoe C. Orr 21 a postal employee and Elma A. Woode 23 of Athens. Rev. C. M. Shaw officiating.
A European scientist reports linoleum flooring treated with linseed oil can kill bacteria carried in on shoes. The finding suggests a passive sanitary effect from common floor coverings in indoor spaces.
The German republic’s June 21 note seeks to avoid responsibility for wartime acts and to limit reparations. Clemenceau’s reply states no reservations will be accepted and demands an unequivocal decision to sign the treaty. The exchange notes the Big Four’s quick reply and continued Allied readiness to advance military orders.
The article notes that loss of appetite is usually not serious and suggests skipping meals temporarily, spacing five hours between meals, and moderate outdoor exercise. It links appetite loss to constipation and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets to remedy the issue.
Distinguished service crosses are awarded to Captain Marshall P Wilder of the 354th infantry from Elyria Ohio and Corporal George Colville Jr of the 354th infantry from Marceline Ohio. The presentation was noted from Washington on June 23.
Attorney General Price ruled that German may be used in church instruction but not in private parish, public schools, or state correctional and benevolent institutions. The decision clarifies acceptable use within religious settings while restricting broader educational use.
Lewis S. DeLand of Nelsonville Ohio writes from June 24 1919 praising extended advertisements in The Athens Messenger. He credits continuous running for selling items and notes a neighbor’s remark about selling a house if asked. He asks to discontinue the ad and receive the bill to date.
Closing prices in Toledo show corn No 3 yellow at 1.7814 dollars per bushel. Oats standard white quoted at 75 to 76 cents. Barley No 2 at 1.25. Rye No 2 at 1.51. Alsike hay futures at 22.25 for Oct and Dec. Clover seed cash 27.00 with Oct and Dec at 24.75 and 24.45. Timothy new and cash 5.55 with Oct 5.90 and Dec 5.90 for March 05.
Cattle receipts 30 loads with lower market. choice 14.50 to 15.00, prime 12.25 to 14.25, common 11.00 to 12.75, veal calves 18.00 to 18.50. Sheep receipts 80 doubles with lower market. prime wethers 9.50 to 10.00, good 8.25 to 9.00, fair mixed 6.50 to 8.00, lambs 7.00 to 14.00. Hogs receipts 25 roubles with higher market. prime heavy 21.55 to 21.75, mediums 21.55 to 21.75, heavy yorkers 21.55 to 21.75, light yorkers 20.75 to 21.00, pigs 20.25 to 20.50, roughs 17.90 to 19.00, stags 6.50 to 14.00.
Butter-creamery 50c standards 50c firsts 48c 4914¢ seconds 45c 47c reported at Chicago market buyers note stable quotes amid light trade and price spreads remain narrow for dairy products.
Cattle receipts 14.00 with slow market and higher bids. fat bulls 9.50 to 10. Calves steady with up to 17.50 extra. Hogs receipts 3000 with 50 to 56 cent gains. good packers and butchers 21.25. Sheep receipts 2400 with 50 cent decline. good to choice 7.00 to 7.75. Lambs 1 to 1.50 lower. good to choice 15.75 to 16.00.
Eggs steady with slight loss noted. Prime firsts 4 to 4 1/2 cents per dozen. Firsts 39 1/4 to 41 1/4 cents. Ordinary firsts 38 cents. Seconds 35 cents. Live poultry prices: fowls five pounds and over 27 cents per pound, under five pounds 27 cents, broilers over 1 1/4 pounds 50 cents, under 1 1/4 pounds 45 cents.
Columbus June 21 prices paid by consumers to producers and retailers list No 1 timothy baled 37 No 2 timothy 36 No 3 timothy 40 No 1 clover mixed 40 No 1 clover 387 No 2 clover 33 No 1 light mixed 27 standard 38 Oats straw 11.
Liberty bond quotations listed for New York on June 23. Prices include 3 1 4 s at 99 and 95 40 for First 414s and 3% Victory bonds at 100.04 with other 4s and 434s quoted around 94 to 95.
Dublin June 23 Edward De Valera will tour the United States to support Ireland’s claim to independence Arthur Griffith acting head of Sinn Fein announced.
Miss Elizabeth M. Walsh a Red Cross nurse recently returned from eighteen months in France will discuss her Argonne Sector experiences at the Redpath Chautauque. Home in Brookline Mass she sailed with Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Unit later loaned to British forces serving at Dannes-Camiers before joining a mobile unit near the front.
Five men die when cars are struck by trains in Sterling and Leoudenville Ohio areas. Victims include Chas Kabel of Rittman Walter Brubaker Ray Jordan and Harley Stake. All incidents occurred within the same day.
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