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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
3
For sale in Nelsonville Ohio the Jane Wade property including a house and adjoining lot on Duet Street. Inquiries directed to Isaac W Nelsonville. Also two bargains offered for sale either single or both: one lot measuring 60 by 182 feet and 20,000 building bricks on the lot. inquiries to this office for details.
Public notice states I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by Samuel H. Culp. Also includes rental ad for a large room for light housekeeping at 109 Monroe St with contact details.
Having entered another business, I offer for sale my stock of hardware paints timers tools and supplies on Hocking Street Nelsonville Ohio. Also for quick sale my five room modern house with 8 acres of ground on Church Street. Man Son Martin. 8 1 7 p.
Funeral services were held at 9 30 A M in the local Christian church for Randall Cable of Shawnee aged 63. He died two hours after a mine accident in Shawnee on Wednesday morning. He formerly lived in Nelsonville and is survived by a widow and one son. Burial followed at Greenlawn.
Death occurred Thursday night at the Fluke residence, concluding the first fatality there in forty years. Fred Fluke, 35, single father of five brothers and three sisters, is survived by his widow and parents. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at the Lawrence Fluke home on Myers Street.
The Methodist church was filled Friday afternoon as friends and relatives paid last tribute to Dr. J C Pickett. Doctors of the city served as pallbearers and the K of P lodge attended in a body. Burial followed at Greenlawn.
Miss Mary Pensyle and Miss Cath erine Stedam hosted a Wednesday evening at the Stedam home on Myers Street honoring Ruth Vorhes and Harriett Pensyle as they depart soon for business college in Columbus. The gathering was followed by a pleasant social hour and an elegant luncheon.
Mr and Mrs Craig have purchased the Linscott Hamm block at the corner of Columbus and Hocking streets and plan to open a first class restaurant soon. Lin scott and Hamm will continue operating their grocery in the rear of the building.
The Hyperion Club hosted a Colonial Party at Dr. J. M. Hyde home in Nelsonville. Guests in colonial dress met in the Hinde residence, greeted by Martha and George Washington impersonators, and enjoyed sherades and games. Prizes went to Mrs. R. C. Graham, Mr. Ivan Kinney, and Mrs. C. H. Bartlett for guessing and other contests.
Albert Dunty Sommers pled guilty to steering coal in the local garde and was fined ten dollars plus costs by Mayor Wells on Friday. Jesse Orne also paid ten dollars plus costs for the same offense. Officer Gonedsber ry of the Hocking Valley made the arrests. Sam Radin was fined ten dollars plus costs by Mayor Wells for buying junk from a minor. John Crumb and Fred Wilson of Hamley Run drew ten dollars plus costs yesterday in police court for fighting on a train.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Miss Mabel Poston as superintendent. Good attendance is urged and care given to young children under the new kindergarten system. Church services follow at 3 30 p m led by Rev William Plummer from the Columbus Diocese, a forceful speaker. A Get Acquainted meeting lasts ten minutes after the service. The third memorial window will be unveiled at this service.
Morning sermon on why a church needs the prayer meeting. Evening sermon titled Apostolic Power. In the afternoon at 2 o'clock an important meeting of church officers and auxiliaries will be held for the New Era Movement.
J C Brillhart leads Sunday school at 9 30. Preaching on Holy Living at 10 30. Praise service at 2 80. Song service at 7 00. Evangelistic sermon The Balances at 7 80. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m. Come and enjoy the services with us.
Christian Church schedule with Pastor C L Johnson. Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 sermon Get out of the trench. Christian Endeavor at 6 evening worship at 7. Guest speaker Frank L Brown World Sunday School Assn Secretary described as a widely traveled figure. Public urged to attend.
All Canada mourns the death of Premier Wilfred Laurier, a veteran leader. The obituary notes his long service and impact on national politics as citizens reflect on his legacy.
Arthur M. Mann is pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 A M divine worship at 10 30 A M and 7 P M Epworth League at 6 P M Morning service will include the sacrament of the Lord s Supper All members urged to attend Evening theme Two peas that were not alike Attendance has increased Those not worshiping elsewhere are invited to attend
United Press reports Senator Lafollette declared a sustained filibuster to block the oil leasing conference report. He warned no major legislation would pass while he remains in the chamber, signaling possible failure of the victory loan and other appropriations this session.
Seventy four influenza cases and seven deaths, five from flu, were reported at Sugar Creek. Suffering grows among affected families, with many in need of finances and provisions. Victims named include Jim Martin, 85, miner, Mrs Ellen Handley, and several children. Funeral services set for Sugar Creek and Genes Creek churches.
A telegram confirms Rev. Arthur M. Mann's daughter Margaret and Mrs. H. D. Mann arriving safely in Albuquerque New Mexico and reports Mrs Samuel Mann feeling better due to New Mexico climate. The column lists numerous local visits including Kate Sauvage visiting daughter Earl Lama, Ruth Stratton with grandparents in Lozana, Mazella Webb staying with parents, Cil Kerr and family in Columbus, and other residents visiting relatives or guests in Haydenville Logan Pom eroy Hyatt and Rocks bridge with Elks Jubilee attendance and several business trips in Columbus.
A patent was granted for artificial reeds used in furniture production. The reeds are made from paper surrounded by wire cores, enabling a durable and pliable component in constructing furnishings.
Market notes show crude oil prices at Illinois 2.43, Princeton 2.42, Lima South Lima 2.38, Indiana 2.26, Wooster 2.68 with Prenator term present as a likely OCR error.
Paris report details a planned jailbreak of Prof. Edward DeValera by the provisional Irish parliament. A garden plot informant lured guards with a singer and two Dublin university students in disguise as flower girls to gain access. DeValera used a forged key, escaped with decoy cars masking the pursuit.
Toledo announces purses totaling 16500 for seven stake races at Fort Miami track July 21 to 26 with fourteen additional races offering at least 1000 each. Stake entries close March 17.
August Herrmann of Cincinnati will retain the chairmanship of the National Baseball Commission for the present, with no meetings yet held by the joint majority league committee as a time for further decisions is awaited. John A. Heydler National League president announced the arrangement.
Bolivia boasts the world’s largest rubber tree with a trunk about 27 feet in circumference, asserting its standing as a remarkable natural landmark and attraction.
Washington, March 1. The senate judiciary committee reported favorably the nomination of A Mitchell Palmer as attorney general. Also reported favorably were Edwin F Werte of Cleveland for United States attorney for the northern district of Ohio.
The Athena Court No. 62 of Calanthia and friends surprised counselor Miss Vina Lee with gifts and a pleasant evening. Refreshments were served late. Attending were Mrs. F. Hall, Mrs. Josephine Williams, Mrs. Jess Cousrey, Mrs. Jessie Welch, Miss Maud Hill, Miss Ada Hill, Mrs. Nero, Mrs. Bb. B. Goins, and Mrs. J. C Campbell.
Madrid reports order restored after yesterday’s food riots. Cavalry patrols roam streets today while theatres remain closed.
Washington March 1 two million extra jobs are planned for the coming year as the governors and mayors conference opens at the White House with an address by President Wilson. The labor department notes that rapid demobilization of soldiers will leave many unemployed unless new jobs are created.
Pittsburg livestock receipts were light with markets steady. Prime cattle ranged to 16.00 and 16. ll, veal calves 18.00, 199. Sheep and lamb receipts were light with a strong market and primes at 13.00 to 13.75, fair to good qualities 9.60 to 18.76. Hogs and pigs showed a strong market with primes near 18.00 to 18.10 and heavier goods 16.25 to 17.76.
Hogs receipts reach 8,000 with market gains of about 10 cents. bulk hog prices run $17.40 to $17.60, butchers $17.50, other hog lines $16.60 to $17.45. Reagent market higher for beeves at $10.78. cattle categories show varied bids from $6.15 to $17.50. Sheep receipts 2,000 with higher markets. wool lambs $14.50 to $19.00, ewes $5.60 to $13.15.
Butter Creamery 64c, stand ards 62c, seconds 2c, 67c. ordinary B944c 4046c, firsts Tessin. Merthe 26%c 26%c, Young American 27c, 27%c. Live Poultry 31c.
Toledo grain prices show corn No 3 at 1.86 and oats standard white at 61 4 3 cents. Barley No 2 at 1.00, clover seed cash 35.40 with March 24.90 and April 21.60. Alsike March 16.75. Timothy new cash 4.50, March 4.50, April 4.62, May 4.65, September 6.47, October 5.37.
Cattle receipts 860 with steady market and shippers paying 13.00 to 16.00 and 17.50 for extras. Hogs receipts 1800 with steady to 10 cents higher, best packers and butchers 17.75. Sheep light and steady with extras 9.50 to 10.00 and lambs steady with 16.00 to 17.00.
Liberty bonds were quoted in New York on March 1 with 34s at 99.64 up 4, First 4s at 93.52, Second 4s at 93.16 up .02, First 4 1 2s at 95.10 up .08, Second 4 1 2s at 95.36 down .08, and Fourth 4 4s at 94.08 up .02.
Washington March 1 The president signed the post office bill providing an appropriation of 204,000,000 dollars for immediate public road construction. The package also extends the completion deadline for Savannah river dams under Twin City Power Company authority.
Joseph M. Matok 22 of Elmira New York was shot in the left hand during a revolver duel with railroad detective Brannon. He was bound to the grand jury under $2,000 bond on a concealed weapons charge.
Carl Chichester and Eva McDonald of Elmira New York were held on $200 bond under the Mann white slave act. The girl said Chichester paid her fare to Akron and they were arrested in a hotel by police.
Washington March 1 Contracts for new ships totaling 100 million dollars have been cancelled or suspended since the armistice, announced by chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board today.
After years of decline the water level of Lake Nyasa in Africa has started to rise. Authorities monitor rainfall inflows and catchment changes as the lake gradual comeback prompts environmental and fishing industry interest.
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