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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1918

Page

5

Social News Reports Sheldon Family Reunion and Wedding

The article covers a large family reunion for Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sheldon on North Congress Street with seven living children and grandchildren present. It also details the wedding breakfast and future plans of the bride and groom Mr Weser and mentions the bride's education and professional work and the groom’s Cornell and University of Washington credentials and current engineering position with Electric Bond and Share Co. of New York City.

A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Athens Cornell Weser Electric Bond and Share Co New York City

Luncheon Honors Mrs Fish Guest At Park Place Home

Mrs. Evan J. Jones Jr. hosted a brilliant luncheon in Park Place to compliment Mrs. Charles E. Fish of Boston. The guest list featured girlhood friends of the honoree and yellow and white table decor with snapdragon blooms.

Charles E. Fish Boston Mass Nellie VanVorhes Evan J. Jones Jr Park Place T. J. Davis Cincinnati Harry Eliott Columbus Frank Logan Qcala Fla EB. J. Jones Sr GC. H. Grosvenor John Finsterwald C. L. Poston V. F. Biddle E. W. Chubb Lena Slattery Alston Ellis Anna Tinker C. H. Welch Roger J. Jones M. BE. Twiss

Linscott Home Hosts Florence Hunsicker and L Otto Weser Wedding

The country home of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Linscott near Ath eny was the setting for the marriage of their only daughter Florence E. Hunsicker to L Otto Weser of New York City on Monday morning with Rev. officiating.

A. P. Linscott Atheny Florence E. Hunsicker L. Otto Weser New York City

Prominent Wellston Trio Noted in Local Society

A man and a Delta Phi fraternity member, identified with his father in coal interests at Wellston, were well known in their hometown for their popularity and close friendships before Mr Brown left for Camp Sherman.

Delta Phi Fraternity Brown Camp Sherman Wellston

Engagement of Miss Irma Gehres to Leo Lorbach

The engagement of Miss Irma Gehres daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Gehres of Waverly Ohio to Mr Leo Lorbach of the same place has been announced. Miss Gehres is a graduate of Ohio State University and a member of Phi Mu sorority. Lorbach is an alumnus of Ohio University at Athens and a member of Phi Delta Theta. The wedding is planned for late September.

Irma Gehres Joseph A. Gehres Waverly Ohio Leo Lorbach Miss Gehres Ohio State University Phi Mu Sorority Lorbach Ohio University At Athens Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Columbus Dispatch

Hope Dinner Hosts Guests at Country Home

Mr and Mrs J G Hope entertained guests Sunday at their country home with a four course dinner. Guests included Mrs Alex Westfall Mr and Mrs B D Cooley and son Donald Ralph and Mable Joseph and the host and hostess.

J. G. Hope Alex Westfall B. D. Cooley Donald Ralph Mable Joseph

Younger Set Enjoys Hay Ride to Canaanville

Mr. and Mrs. Dix Preston and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Benning chaperoned a 22 person younger set hay ride to Canaanville. The group paused at Ed Carpenter farm for homemade ice cream.

Dix Preston R. H. Benning Canaanville Ed Carpenter Farm

Marriage of Miss Mildred Francis and Mr Louis Brown

News of the wedding in Columbus on Saturday June 22 at Saint Pauls Episcopal Church East Broad Street. The ceremony was conducted by Rector Sweet with immediate family present. The bride Mildred Francis recently moved to Columbus with her mother and has long resided in Athens. The groom Louis Brown recently entered service at Camp Sherman Chillicothe and their brief honeymoon followed.

Mildred Francis Louis IL. Brown Columbus Saint Pauls Episcopal Church East Broad Street Sweet Brown Camp Sherman Chillicothe W. B. Prencis Athens Ohio University Cai Omega Sororty L. V. Growa Cornell

Marriage of Frances Evans and Herbert Finsterwald

Miss Frances D. Evans of Lodi Township and Herbert J. Finsterwald, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Finsterwald owner of Morrison Brown Dairy, were married Saturday afternoon June 22 at 4 30 at the Presbyterian manse. Rev A Y Wilcox officiated. Both graduates of Pleasant Valley High School and Ohio University attended. Mrs Finsterwald taught in Lodi schools last year and Mr Finsterwald was principal of Vienna Schools. The groom has entered service and will report to Camp Sherman Chilliothe. bride to reside with her father.

Frances D. Evans Lodi Township Herbert J. Finsterwald Frederick Finsterwald Morrison-Brown Presbyterian A. Y. Wilcox Plesant Valley High School Ohio University Finsterwald Lodi Vienna Camp Sherman Chillicothe

Local Notables Visit and Travel Notes Across City

Miss Sara Raley of Akron visits her father and relatives in the city. Miss Alice May returns from Columbus after a weekend visit. Richard Coleman of Nelsonville stays with his aunt and uncle, the Cooleys. Grace Bishop, Ohio University student, leaves Snow Hill for Corning after a week with friends. Mr and Mrs H H Dearth of Summerfield return from a visit with the Mil er Dearth family. The Wolfes of Lancaster Street go to Elkins West Virginia for two weeks with daughter Merritt Wilson. Harry Cokopengher, home in South Salem, resumes work at Athens Book and News Co after a bout of illness. Prof Thor Olson departs for Harvard to teach wrestling and take a summer course. family remains in Athens. Laura Bailey heads to Columbus joined by Majel Lawrence for Cedar Point State Teachers meeting. Bailey presides over drawing and manual training at the State Teachers Association.

Grace Bishop Ohio University Snow Hill Corning Thor Olson Harvard University Harvard Athens Laura Bailey Columbus Majel Lawrence Pomeroy Cedar Point State Teachers Association Bailey

Didnt Know It Was Loaded Sparks Tragic Mine Home Death

In Glouster Ohio a miner named Mike Dorsey demonstrated a revolver at his in laws home near Mine No 10. A 16 year old boy, Mike Zurie, standing nearby, was shot through the heart and died. Dorsey panicked and raved as a tragic accident ends a promising life. details scarce as reports end. The piece shifts to a local boxing bout between Olson and Skinner at Ohio Gymnasium with a mixed crowd and partisan response.

Messenger Glouster Ohio Mine No. 10 Mike Dorsey Mike Zurie Dorsey Doctor Crawford Olson Skinner Athens George

Olson defeats Skinner in Athens county wrestling match

Olson wins two falls to claim the mat monarch title as Skinner fails to match his early pace. Olson, bound for Harvard summer school, now heads to Cambridge while Skinner delays returning from Columbus with a party. An update notes Cox miner trapped by slate fall at No. 10 with uncertain injuries.

Olson Athens County Harvard College Cambridge Mass Athens Daniel Cox Crawford

Stamp Drive Preparations in Athens County

Preparations for the Thrift Stamp drive continue in Athens County with a Chamber of Commerce luncheon set for Wednesday at noon. Inducted men will depart earlier by train. four minute talks will be given in motion picture theaters during the week by designated speakers. War workers urged to attend and form $100 $600 and $1000 clubs to promote War Savings Stamps.

Athens County War Chest Chamber of Commerce E. C. Woodworth

Millfield Beats Glouster In Loose Sunday Game

Millfield defeated Glouster in a loosely played game here Sunday. McClelland struck out nine for Glouster while Leffler and Omen of Millfield combined for fourteen. Score details show Millfield 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 7 8 6.

Millfield Millfield, C Glouster

Optimist quotes on progress and effort to improve world

A line quotes a thinker praising effort to better the world over pessimism. It frames improvement as the work of those who act, not those who merely complain about trends.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy

An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal solution that enters the blood and treats mucous membranes. It claims the remedy was prescribed by a renowned physician and produced results in various conditions. The ad notes the Toledo Ohio company behind it and also mentions constipation remedies.

Hall Ey ¥ & Co., Props Toledo O. S

War Lords Busy at Home With New Lies

Washington June 25 Germany spreads propaganda at home claiming future strength for 1919 drive. Confidential information shows German people told to expect stronger forces than at the start of this year's campaign.

Swale Galina Washington Germany State Department

Athens Ladies Band Plays at Millfield Flag Raising

The Athens Ladies Band began at noon today for Millfield to participate in the flag raising at the Poston mines this afternoon. They also played at the 211 flag raising at Poston Sugar Creek last Sunday, one of the district’s largest events. The Sugar Creek ladies earned praise for staffing the refreshment stand, aiding the Red Cross, and about $12 in pamphlets on the Tom Mooney case were sold with proceeds to the Red Cross.

Athens Millfield Poston Sugar Creek Red Cross Tom Mooney

San Cura Ointment Promoted For Emergencies In Homes

A promotional note praises San Cura as a reliable emergency ointment. It claims it drew a needle from a girl’s foot in Centreville, Pennsylvania after a doctor failed with a lance. The ad lists many ailments it treats and offers a money back guarantee at Cline's Pharmacy and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

San Cura James Hitchcock Centreville Cline Cline’s Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

San Cura Soap Promoted for Baby Skin Care

San Cura Soap praised for antiseptic healing virtues. Regular use promises soft velvety skin and removal of pimples and blackheads. Advertises 25 cents per cake at Cline's Pharmacy with ordering via Thompson Medical Co. Titusville Pa.

Cline Thompson Medical Co Titusville

Minstrel Show Casts Lead Parts at Mohicans

The Mohicans announce their third annual minstrel show with end men chosen: Carl Wilson, Homer Baird, Dana Chase, Weasley eter, Harold Graham, Llewellyn vans, James Hawkins, Don Millikan. The semi circle includes Floyd Brown, Ernest Algeo, Seth Lewis, Paul Hall, Vercoe Murphy, John Rose, William Moler, Harold Wise. Rehearsal tonight at 7:80 in the Mohican classroom.

The Mohicans Carl Wilson Homer Baird Dana Chase Weasley Eter Harold Graham Llewellyn Vans James Hawkins Don Millikan Floyd Brown Ernest Algeo Seth Lews Paul Hall Vercoe Murphy John Rose William Moler Harold Wise Mohican

Cincinnati Markets Report for Eggs and Poultry

Cincinnati markets show eggs firm with prime firsts at 34 1 2 cents per dozen and ordinary firsts at 29 1 20. Live poultry remains steady with fowls over four pounds at 26 cents per pound and under four pounds at 26 cents, broilers above 1 1 2 pounds at 45 cents per pound then 40 to 35 4 cents. roosters at 18 cents.

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report Update

Cattle receipts light and market unchanged in Pittsburgh. Sheep and lambs receipts fair with market slow. Hogs receipts light with market slow. prime heavy 17.60 to 17.75 dollars, mediums 17.60 to 17.65, pigs 17.76 to 18.00 dollars.

Pitttsburg

Chicago Stock Market Hog Receipts Rise Market Up Slightly

Chicago June 25 hog receipts reach 22 000 with prices ten to fifteen cents higher. Cattle run 7000 and sheep 10 000 amid active trading at nearby markets.

Chicago Chiccago, Ill

Cincinnati Cattle Market Report June Receipts

Cincinnati cattle market for June 26 shows receipts of 496 cattle with a dull market and unchanged shippers. Hog receipts 1780. market strong with good choice packers and butchers at 16.50. Sheep receipts 1976 with a slow market and lambs at 18.60.

Cincinnati

Toledo Grain Market Report June 26 Corn Oats Rye and Prices

Toledo Ohio June 26 grain prices list cash corn 1 60 oats 79 1 2 rye 1 75 clover 15 60 Oct 13 05 al sile 11 10 timothy 3 65 rept 4 25 Oct Dec 4 00 March 4 20.

Toledo al Sike Timothy

Chicago Grain Market Roundup Ends With Mixed Prices

Chicago market notes corn futures for June at 1.4314, July 1.4468, August 1.4714. Oats show July 0.7678, July another 0.7112, August 0.6712. Pork futures rise to 43.00 for July.

Chicago

Austin Defeats Matsuda in Lightning Battle in Battle Creek

In Battle Creek Michigan Chas Austin used a Yokel trick to pin Matty Matsuda in a lightning three fall match at Liberty Park before about 7000 fans. The first fall lasted 3.5 seconds with Matsuda pinning Austin briefly before a garpevine and hold secured the win for Austin. The second fall in 87 12 minutes featured a toe hold and breast toe lock, and the final fall in 82 minutes with a jack knife and bar arm hold sealed the victory for Austin amid a noisy crowd.

Battle Creek Mich Chas. Austin Mike Yokel Schober Jordan Matty Matsuda Liberty Park Austin Matsuda Garpevine Billy Armstrong Altho aBttle Creek

Boy Shot to Death in Hollister

Coroner W B Johnson investigated the death of a sixteen year old named Jurie in Hollister. He is reported to have been accidentally killed last evening while handling a revolver at the home of a brother in law of the Jurie boy, son of miner Mack Jurie.

W. B. Johnson Hollister Jurie Mack Jurie

Draftee Hurt by Train En Route to Camp Sherman

Draftee T Ma honey aged 25 from East Lima was seriously injured after stepping from a moving train near Washington D. C. while en route to Camp Sherman.

Washington D. H T. Mahoney East Lima Camp Sherman

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Hoosier Hoosier Company Social News Charles A. Sheldon North Congress Street N. J. Cox Sheldon Otis Helen Rose Otis Helen Nathan Billy Logan S. L. Pickering Glenroy Dorothy Opal Oval Marietta Charles C. R. Sheldon Nelle Webster City W. A. Sheldon Jack Janis and Thomas Rose Greenawalt Edith Nelle Irma Ruth This City J. E. Gibson James Herrell Lenore City Tenn Lowney Younger Sara Raley Akron Alice May Richard Coleman E. D. Cooley H. H. Dearth Summerfield Miler Dearth Wolfe Lancaster Street Elkins W. Va Merritt Wilson Harry Cokopengher South Salem Athens Book and News Co Glouster News William J. Flynn Ohio Collieries Company O. U Glouster Livery Company Hutch” McDonald Eber Opera House Geraldine Farrar T. & O. C. Hocking Valley Original Theatre Tonight Charlie Chaplin Pittsburg Michigan Pretty Styles Prestons Athens Electric Co Kerr Hdw.Co Hibbards Music Shop North Court Street Athens, Ohio
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