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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1919

Page

3

Birth and death of Charley Beagle in Nel sonville

Charles Beagle son of Homer and Mary Beagle was born March 24 1895 in Jobs Ohio and died June 19 1919 in Welch hospital at age 24 2 3. He worked at Hocking Valley railroad yards and married Irene McKee October 27 1918.

Charles Homer Mary Beagle Jobs Ohio Charley Ruby Nelsonville Hocking Valley B. of R. T Irene McKee Buchtel, O Welch’s Hospital

Kinney Passes Civil Service for Sub Railway Mail Clerk

Columbus visitor Robert Kinney has passed the civil service exam and received appointment as sub railway mail clerk. He will soon depart to begin duties with Uncle Sam.

Robert Kinney Columbus Bob Uncle Am

Teachers Association session with Ferree at Cedar Point

Superintendent D A Ferree attends the annual Ohio State Teachers Association session at Cedar Point. The event spans three days Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Annis Conners and her daughter visit Holden West Virginia as guests of relatives and friends.

D. A. Ferree Cedar Point Ohio State Teachers’ Association Annis Conners Holden, W. Va

Seven room house for sale in Nelsonville on Chestnut Street

Classified ad by owner lists a seven room house at 518 Chestnut Street with gas, city water and sewer, garage, outbuildings and shade in a good neighborhood. Also offers cheap vacant lot and cheap house and lot. Contact Mrs. Lena B. Port. June 23.3

Chestnut Street Lena B. Port

For Sale Local Ads Offer Phonographs and Vehicles

MUST BE SOLD All Phonographs for less than cost. That you save on these machines will many records. Don't delay long er, only a few left. Building, Photo graph and Phonograph business for sale or building separate. Repairing of all American and foreign Talking Ma chines-New models or old timers. Sauter's Studio, Nelsonville, & 6-24-7 FOR SALE-One Smith Form-a truck complete. One Ford Roadster with light delivery in rear. These machines are in first class shape. Also one ton truck body complete. One Roadster body. 412 Bell. S. T. Buck, Gen. Del., Nelsonville, 6. 6-24-3p FOR SALE-Lime, cement, plaster. We keep a good supply on hand all the time. Prices right. Cash Feed & Sup ply Co., Weidemann Bldg. 6-23-3 That leaky radiator can be fixed. See Auto Radiator Repairing Co. cor ner Columbus and Fulton streets, Nel sonville, O. 6-21-3p NOTICE-A dance and box supper at New Flood wood Wednesday, June 25. Refreshments on ground. Everybody invited. Benefit baseball club. Rich meet platform.203 FOR RENT IN Nelsonville, D. A 6 roomed house rooms, with electric lights, city water, good garden, located at 893 High St. Apply IKE WARNER, Nel sonville, 0. 6-2317p.

Sauter Nelsonville Smith Bell S. T. Buck Gen. del New Floodwood High St Ike Warner

US prep Roosevelt Field for giant British dirigible B-34

A U S squadron will escort the B-34 as it makes an ocean crossing to the U S shores if it arrives, with Roose velt Field Mineola rushing airship handlers and mechanics to receive the craft. Navy experts set up a wireless telegraph station to guide the dirigible from 250 miles out as British representatives await its arrival.

U. S Roosevelt Field Mineola U. S. Navy Army Roose Velt Field England Navy

Missionary Society Elects Officers in Fort Worth Meeting

The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a profitable Friday afternoon session hosted by Mrs. C. C. Cumins and Mrs. Lee Cox. Eighteen members attended as officers were chosen for the coming year including President Mrs. Julius Fischer and Treasurer Mrs. Frank Allen. A light lunch followed, then a trip by car to Columbus for visiting relatives.

Worthington, D Methodist Church Tom Bush Ed. Crouse Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church C. C. Cumins Lee Cox The Missionary Society Julius Fischer Henry Lancaster A. G. Cotton Ethos. Green Herbert Leyshon H. L. Heck Frank Allen Ida Jewett

Mrs Julius Fischer Attend Lakeland House Party

Mrs Julius Fischer left for Lakeland Michigan for a house party hosted by Mrs Prentice E Roode of Toledo state president of Woman's Federated Clubs. The guest list includes the sixteen member state executive board. Fischer will return via Detroit to visit friends.

Julius Fischer Lakeland Mich Prentice E. Roode Toledo Woman's Federated Clubs Roode Fisher Detroit

Directors Endorse Traction Co Proposal

At a Chamber of Commerce board meeting E B Young of the Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Co outlined plans to sell about 45000 in first mortgage bonds to Nelsonville investors. The issue at 90 yields just over 7 percent and will fund London loan repayment and line construction in Athens. The company shows strong progress with earned funds reinvested in assets such as rolling stock and rails, and local support is expected to cover the Athens and Nelsonville allocations.

Chamber of Commerce E. B. Young Hocking- Sunday Creek Traction Company Nelsonville London Athens Young Court House Traction Company

Ohio River Stages Report From Pittsburgh

June 24 report shows Point Bridge at 5.8 feet and falling, Herr's Island 6.0 feet stationary, Davis Island 8.7 feet falling, Beaver Dam 4.2 feet stationary, Parkersburg 9.5 feet falling, and Point Pleasant 4.6 feet falling.

Pittsburg Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Brandeis Arrives in Paris En Route to Palestine

U S Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis has landed in Paris and will depart for Palestine tonight, officials said. He is in the French capital for a brief visit before continuing his journey.

Paris Louis Brandeis United States Supreme Court Palestine

Wilsons Tour Likely Shifted by Senate League Vote

President Wilson plans a country tour to press the league of nations issue as Senate opposition to the treaty appears insufficient for ratification. The trip may run two weeks unless extended, with the campaign framed as choosing the present treaty with league covenant or rejection and a separate peace. Former President Taft not joining the tour.

Robert J. Bender United Press Washington Wilson Senate League of Nations League America Germany Taft

German light cruisers beached by British at Scapa Flow

London report says the German light cruisers Emden Frankfurt and Nurnburg were beached by British at Scapa Flow with little damage. The Baden remains afloat only due to constant pumping. Two destroyers afloat and eighteen ships beached.

London Emden Frankfurt Nurnburg Scapa Flow Baden

Returned Soldier Killed in Coal Mine at Moundsville

Lloyd Bain, a U S infantry veteran who just returned from France a week ago, was killed in the Mineral State coal mine when falling stone crushed him on his second day at work. Two other miners were injured and may die.

Moundsville W. VA Lloyd Bain United States Infantry France Mineral State

Glouster Notes: Events and Local News Updates

Local items include Rose Buhla cleaning and pressing services in a former Myers shop room, a June 25 Red Men hall gathering with Richard's Orchestra, and guidance for veterans on converting insurance to bonds via Attorney George W. Rose and Red Cross secretary M. D. Hughes. Also announces Friendship Circle meeting, visits by Mrs. Minnie Wells and Mrs. James Williams, discharge news for Fred Zimmer from Camp Shiman, Sam Spero’s trip to Zanesville, and Albert Yocum’s safe overseas arrival now at Camp Merritt.

Red Men Hall Glouster Richard George W. Rose M. D. Hughes Athens Red Cross Hughes Friendship Circle Methodist Church Minnie Wells Lewis Jones Jr James Williams C. A. Vernon Fred Zimmer Camp Shiman Fred Sam Spero Zanesville

British Dirigible R-34 Ready to Start Flight to America

London June 24 The German peace treaty acceptance prompts the crew of the British dirigible R-34 to resume preparations for an America crossing. Testing is finished and the craft is ready as soon as the crew signals. If peace is signed this week the voyage should begin within seven days.

London Germany America Admiralty

Valley of Hocus Po cast stars Paul Hall and Frances Carr

The Valley of Hocus Po features Paul Hall Baker Young Frances Carr Blanche Riley Homer Baird Dick Daggett The Dancing Demons Frances Hatch Nye and Woodworth and 40 others. Thursday and Friday tickets are 35 cents.

Paul Hall Baker Young Frances Carr Blanche Riley Homer Baird Dick Daggett The Dancing Demons Frances Hatch Nye and Woodworth

New German Foreign Minister Named to Lead Peace Delegation

Versailles June 24 Hermann Mueller named new German foreign minister and president of the peace delegation. He likely signs the treaty alone, accompanied by a twenty man delegation to Versailles for the pact.

Versailles Hermann Mueller

Government Test Finds 25-Year-Old German Lumber Stronger

A German government trial shows sound lumber aged 25 years surpasses new stock in strength. The test compares old and new wood, highlighting durability differences in construction materials.

Germany

Fergus Falls Tornado Disaster Toll Rises After Debris Cleared

In Fergus Falls Minnesota on June 24 officials report 44 bodies recovered from Sunday night’s tornado ruins. Fifteen unaccounted for, 167 injured at three hospitals, over 1500 homeless, as martial law remains in effect.

Fergus Falls Minn

Pershing Arrives in England Quietly for Brief Visit

General Pershing arrived in Dover from France and was met by the American forces commander in England. He motored to London and was hosted for the night by General Biddle, with few people recognizing him.

Pershing England London France Dover Middle Biddle

Turks violate armistice in Smyrna valley clash

Paris reports a Turkish force of 40 000 violated the armistice by marching on the Greek occupation army in the Smyrna valley where Greeks number 15 000. A second Turkish force of 15 000 was moving on Denizili held by Italians. Reparations panel agrees Belgium will receive 500 million dollars from German indemnities as priority payment.

Paris Smyrna Denizili The Peace Conference Belgium

Ant to Deport Bad Aliens Soon

Washington reports that a bill to permanent wartime deportation powers for undesirable aliens will be pushed through the House this week. Chairman Johnson plans to seek a special rule to fast track the measure. The plan would deport undesirables and bar them from reentry after signing of the treaty is feared to affect these powers.

Washington House Johnson Immigration Committee Rules Committee United States

Benefactor of Men Dr Mary Walker Tribute

The New York Sun memorializes Dr Mary Walker praising her as a benefactor of men. It notes she invented the inside neckband on shirts that shields the flesh from collar button rubbing, a detail highlighted by Outlook.

The New York Sun Mary Walker Doctor Walker

Cincinnati Markets: Produce and Live Poultry Prices

Eggs steady with losses. prime firsts 40.14c per dozen, firsts 39.14c, ordinary firsts 38c, seconds 35c, duck eggs 41c. Live poultry: fowls 27c per lb, under 56 lbs 27c, broilers 50c per lb, under 11? lbs 45c, rousters 16c.

Cincinnati

Grain Price Report June 23 for Various Timothy Clover and Oats

Consumers pay producers and retailers prices for hay and oats straw. No. 1 timothy baled 37, No. 2 timothy 36, No. 3 timothy, No. 1 clover mixed 40, No. 1 clover 37, No. 2 clover 33, No. 1 light mix 37, standard 38. Oats straw 11.

Timothy

Cincinnati cattle market report with varied livestock values

Cattle receipts 400 with shippers paying 11.15 to 14.00. Calves steady at 17.50. Hogs receipts 3500 with market steady at 21.25 for food choice packers and butchers. Sheep receipts 15.00 with market steady from 7.00 to 7.50. Lambs steady at 16.00 to 16.50. Market closed July 4-5.

Cincinnati

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report Highlights Prices

Cattle receipts light and market slow with prime calves 13.50 to 14.25 and veal calves 18.00 to 18.50. Sheep and lambs light receipts with prime wethers 9.25 to 9.55 and good to fair grades 6.50 to 14.00. Hogs market higher with prime heavies 21.55 to 22.00 and pigs 20.25 to 20.50.

Pittsburg

Chicago Produce Market Butter Creamery Prices Decline

Chicago market traders list butter creamery pricing with standards at 60%c, firsts 48c to 50c, seconds 46c to 47c. Prices reflect current supply and retail expectations.

Chicago

Toledo Grain Market Prices June 24

Closing prices list for Toledo Ohio notes corn No 3 yellow at 1.84 oats standard white 73 to 74 barley No 2 1.22 rye No 2 1.45 alsike oats and dec listed 22.25 clover cash 27.00 Oct 24.80 Dec 24.45 timothy values 5.55 cash 6.1214 Sept 6.12 Oct 5.90 Dec 6.00.

Toledo Timothy

Early Egyptian Saw Tool Marks Bronze Age Origins

The first evidence of a saw in Egypt is a notched bronze knife dating about 5000 years before the Christian era. No dated specimens exist until the 7th century BCE when Assyrians used iron saws.

Miner Hurt in Utley Mine Accident

Amesville dispatch says Binner Tabler was badly hurt at Utley mine after slate fell. Dr Howard attended and diagnosed a fractured skull. Tabler was transported this afternoon to a Columbus hospital.

Miner Utley Amesville Binner Tabler Howard Columbus

Someday a writer will craft a better fiction

A mournful man muses that someday someone somewhere will be inspired to write fiction that avoids sordid themes and excludes all people with hectic flushes. The remark hints at a desire for purer, more uplifting storytelling.

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