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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1919

Page

5

Social events and visits in Athens area

W R C meets this evening in regular session. Pythian Sisters to meet at 7 with initiation. Mrs R L Fulwider (Sylvia White) is in critical pneumonia at their Columbus home. Guests include Mrs W W Kelly and Grace Werrick of Nelsonville visiting Mr and Mrs John Joas and others in the city.

Pythian Sisters R. L. Fulwider Sylvia White Columbus W. W. Kelly Little Grace Werrick Nelsonville John Joas

Cooley Couple Return From Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs John Cooley return from Columbus where they stayed with Mrs Cooleys father John Campbell who is in a hospital there convalescing from pneumonia illness.

John Cooley Columbus John Campbell

Albany girl travels to Delaware for basketball tournament

Miss Faye Cline of Albany visits Athens en route to Delaware to see her cousin Miss Eva Cotton of Nelsonville a student at Ohio Wesleyan and attend the high school basketball tournament in the area.

Faye Cline Albany Athens Delaware Eva Cotton Nelsonville Ohio Wesleyan

Parkersburg funeral for W. M. Mitchel connected with Bentley-Gerwig Co

Mrs. Mathe Hoobler attends the Parkersburg W V funeral of her cousin W M Mitchel linked to the Bentley-Gerwig Co. The remains will be interred Saturday at Coolville, former home of the deceased. Mrs John J Considine Albany leaves for Petersburg Va to join Lt Jones at Camp Lee for two years. Miss Belle Growdon returns to Columbus after helping convalescing sister-in-law Mrs C H Growdon from typhoid.

Mathe Hoobler Parkersburg W. Va W. M. Mitchel Bentley-Gerwig Co Coolville John J. Considine Freda Jones Albany Petersburg Lieutenant Jones Camp Lee Jones Belle Growdon Columbus C. H. Growdon Miss Growdon F.S. Wolfe

Baby Jane Farron Murray Born in Buffalo

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Murray of Buffalo New York that their daughter Jane Farron Murray weighed nine pounds at birth on Sunday March 9. Mrs. Murray has visited the Lash home on numerous occasions.

Jane Farron Charles T. Murray Buffalo, N. Y Murray B. R. Lash

Fine Spring Tonic Is Dr. Carter's K B Tea

After winter, many seek a spring medicine to cleanse the system. Dr. Carter's K B Tea, made from roots and herbs, is advertised as a gentle liver and bowels regulator. It is sold at drug stores and is claimed to help headaches biliousness and general well being for adults and children.

Church leaders discuss rebuildingAid across France

Major Johnson will speak on devastated areas of France with focus on Protestant churches for the New Era Movement. Judge Worstell will outline goals of the Centenary movement in the Methodist Episcopal church at Sunday morning services.

Presbyterian Church Major Johnson France New Era Movement Judge Worstell Methodist Episcopal Church

Athens County soldiers to be honored with celebration plans

A census shows the troop has 334 merites, a high count for one unit. W B Edgar, contractor for the college barracks, offers to finish the space on the first floor for a large dance floor for the welcome home celebration. He will halt work if the university committee approves and requests work stopped, with cleanup and railing, lighting posts already ready for use.

W. B. Edgar Athens County

Mrs Beal of New Castle Visits Athens Relative

Mrs P L Beal wife of Dr P L Beal formerly of the city visits her mother Mrs Sarah Boies at 211 West West Union Athens. She has worked in war relief and served as president of Henry County War Mothers since World War I and was appointed vice president of Indiana War Mothers. War Mothers work statewide.

P. L. Beal New Castle Ind Athens Sarah Boies West West Union Street

March Brings Out Freckles and a Remedy Claim

An ad touts Othine double strength as a solution for freckles under sunny March conditions. It warns the sun and wind worsen freckles and promises clear white skin after using an ounce obtained from a druggist with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

March Othine Perge

Property transfers and a divorce case noted in Ohio records

The report lists numerous land transfers across Coolville Waterloo York Township and Trimble Township with prices and lot details. It also covers the common pleas court hearing in the Inman divorce suit with Mrs. Joey cage Inman seeking custody as Judge Worstell reviews further evidence and pleas.

Waterloo Wiliam Shingler Hadley Ely W. B. Stright Jesse Stright York Township Charles Ego Charles W. Hoskins Samuel Dishong Etta R Martin L. Howard Trimble James Robinson Charles Phillips Trimble Village Thomas Marshal Janet McCombs Common Pleas Court Inman Joey Cage Worstell

Ladd Divorce Hearing Hears Adultery Allegation

This morning Frank Ladd filed for divorce from Lois Ladd and the case came up for hearing. Adultery is alleged by the husband.

Frank Ladd Lois Ladd

Hungarian-born miners listed in Glouster records

Louis Gadnai 29 miner and Virgie Danch 18 from Glouster R. D. 5. both born in Hungary. Riley Dennis 36 miner and Mrs. Lottie Stanley 85 from Glouster.

Louis Gadnai Miner Virgie Danch Glouster R. D Hungary Riley Dennis Lottie Stanley

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad Suggests Savings

A short ad praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a practical winter investment. It notes that colds take about ten days to recover with typical care and urges having a bottle on hand to shorten recovery during winter and spring.

Sleeping sickness cases rise in East New York

Eight cases of encephalitis lethargica are under observation in East New York with the first death reported on Wednesday. Health Commissioner Copeland says there is no cause for fear of an epidemic.

New York Copeland

Ear Ringing Head Noise Relief Formula

An old remedy advises using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar to ease ear ringing and catarrhal deafness. Take one spoonful four times daily to clear nostrils improve breathing and stop mucus in the throat.

Scout basketball tourney opens at Armory this afternoon

Nine of ten teams will compete in the Boy Scout basketball tournament starting this afternoon at 3 at the Armory. Teams come from Mc Arthur Logan Marietta two from Parkersburg two from Athens and Chillicothe. Games continue this evening and all day Saturday with finals Saturday night. An earlier Troop One meeting featured an illustrated talk on the American navy showing battleships.

Armory McArthur Logan Marietta Parkersburg Athens Chillicothe Boy Scouts Morgan

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Shine

The Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as restoring natural hair color and luster. It promises a natural, even dark shade by applying with a sponge or brush, claiming gray hair vanishes after a single use and deepens after subsequent applications.

Wyeth

Rivalry Denied Between Great Powers at Pan American Trade Meet

Washington reports that Edward N Hurley and Rowe dismissed fears of a U S Britain freight rate war and premacy in sea trade. They said U S shipping rates are lowering and Britain is not mobilising faster in postwar industry, urging fact based talks.

Washington Mar Britain America Eadward N. Hurley The Shipping Board Treasury Rowe United States Great Britain Unrley

Rail clerks seek settlement as strike spreads nationwide

Nashville dispatch reports Director General Hines urges Nashville clerks to go to the railroad administration adjustment board No. 8 to settle grievances. Clerks refuse to deal with A M Banks, stirring hopes for an end to the ongoing strike. Chicago market notes include butter creamery at 58 cents and various standard and firsts prices.

Nashville, Tenn Hines Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louie Railroad Adminstration A. M. Banks Counseratents Division of Labor of Railroad Administration Chicago

Memphis conference set for rail clerks grievance plan

Chair men of grievance committees for nine railroads arrive in Memphis for a secret 2 PM meeting. Union leaders report Southern Railway clerks solid and prepared to act as directed. The Memphis local has a telegram from the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks president urging firmness. Only the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis clerks and freight handlers have struck so far.

Memphis Tenn Southern Railway Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Washington Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis

Pythian Sisters Meet Friday Evening at Seven

A meeting of the Pythian Sisters is scheduled for Friday evening at 7 o'clock. The program includes initiation.

Funeral for Mrs Ollie Shuster in Zaleski

Remains of Mrs Ollie Shuster of Zaleski will arrive in Midland and a funeral service will be held Sunday at 10 AM at the Fuller residence conducted by Rev Marsh. Burial follows in the local cemetery where her husband rests.

Aan Puma Ollie Shuster Zaleski Midland Fuller Marsh

Cincinnati Produce Market Prices In Late Reports

Todn s Market Cincinnati Produce reports show prime firsts seven cents per dozen and ordinary firsts six cents. live poultry steady with fowls five pounds and over at six cents per pound. turkeys and hens at about 87 cents per pound. Union Stockyards Illinois notes firm market with steers around 28 to 30 dollars, cows near 7 to 7.5 dollars, and sheep market rising with lambs around 15 to 20 dollars.

Cincinnati UNION III Uteers Hare

Pittsburg live stock market report summary

Cattle receipts are light and the market steady with choice at 16.50 to 16.00, common at 14.50, veal calves around 18.60, prime wethers about 14.00, Frye 12.00, mixed 10.00 to 12.00, lambs receipts fair and steady with several prices listed including 19.25 to 19.60 for some decks and 18.50 to 19.00 for others.

Pittsburg Ryeens Stags

Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts and Prices Report

Cattle receipts 600 with market active strong to steady. Shippers pay 13 to 16 dollars. Calves market 50 lower, top 17.25 to 17.50. Hog receipts 9,000, market steady to 60 lower. pigs strong with good choice packets and butchers 19.50. Sheep receipts 80, market strong at 11.00 to 13.60. lambs strong with 17.50 to 18.00.

Cincinnati

Findlay Oil Prices Across Regions Reported

Crude oil quotes show Illinois at 2.42, Princeton 2.49, North Lima 2.38, South Lima 2.38, Indiana 2.28, Wooster 2.58, Plymouth 2.83 per barrel. Prices reflect varied regional trading and market demand.

Findlay Illinois Princeton North Lima South Lima Indiana Wooster Plymouth

Toledo grain market report shows mixed prices

Toledo grain prices listed for corn oats barley and seeds with cash and March April and October quotes. including corn $1.45 to $1.46 per bushel oats and barley prices stated plus clover and alsike seed futures and dairy and hay notes.

Toledo Alsike Timothy utter—Drick Creamery

Liberty Bonds Market Report Amid Thin Trading

In New York quotes show Liberty bonds offered around 3 percent with muted activity. Dealers noted limited demand and small price shifts amid unsettled market conditions.

Unclear fragments of naval personnel voyage record

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mar 14 sailing and names possibly of Navy personnel or officials. The text includes partial place names and numbers but lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize meaningfully.

Sale notice at Golden School to be held March 33

A local sale notice mentions a post sale event at Golden School. The fragment lists a March day and evening timing with social press attendance noted.

BR. O Golden School

Plexigle Rates New York A System Of Association

Mar 14. A terse financial note from New York outlines a system of association and rate adjustments. The brief item mentions fares and potential changes, reflecting transportation or communications policy discussions of the day. It names no individuals and provides minimal context beyond the proposed rate framework.

Unes Plexigle New York Severres Sree Ree Vasen

Public Sale Notice for Estate of Jamee Bolin

Administrator Guy W. Cheadle will sell at public auction at the late residence on Peach Ridge Monday March 17 1918 at 12:30 o clock the estate items including livestock chickens hay and buggy horses terms to be announced sale conducted by auctioneer Guy W. Cheadle.

Jamee Albert Bolin Peach Ridge Peginnias Guy W. Cheadle Admr. Oe

Death of Lilian Belle Barnes at The Plains

Lilian Belle Barnes aged 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Barnes of The Plains, died yesterday at 11 AM after a two week illness with influenza and pneumonia. She is survived by her parents and siblings Philip William Alberta Myrtle Opal and a five month old baby sister. The family is recovering from an illness and the funeral will be at Zion church at 4 PM with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Lilian Belle Barnes Ira Barnes The Plains Philip William Alberta Myrtle Opal Zion Church

Mrs L L McVay Rites Slated At First Church

Funeral services for Mrs L L McVay are set for two o clock Sunday afternoon at First Church with burial in the W Union street area. Friends may call Saturday afternoon or remain at home until the service.

L. L. McVay W. Union Street

Daniels to Sail on European Trip From Washington

Secretary of the Navy Daniels will depart Washington this afternoon for an European tour. He will be joined by Secretary Tumulty and attend the Democratic dinner for Homer Cummings in New York tonight before sailing tomorrow on the Leviathan and planning a return date forthcoming.

Daniels Washington Tumulty Homer Cummings New Democraticé National Committee New York Dan

Hamilton seeks permit for Dempsey Willard bout in city

Veterans group asks government to allow a Dempsey Willard fight in Hamilton Ontario with Tex Rickard likely to consider, while promoters eye entrants from New York Chicago Detroit and others. Officials weigh securing a twenty round permit amid war talk and safety concerns.

Hamilton Ont Maine Breait War Veterans Association Special Dempsey-Willard Tex Rickard New York Chicago Detroit

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