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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1919

Page

5

Social news and resolutions from Snow Fork area

Social notices report visits and gatherings in Mineral Wellston Wolfe Street Murray City and Logan with engagements at the Social Literary Club and Child's Conservation League. Resolutions of respect honor Sister Mable Brooker of Snow Fork Temple No 77 Pythian Sisters, with funeral details, memory lines, and printed notice to Athens Daily Messenger.

Snow Fork Temple Pythian Sisters Murray City Mable Brooker Greenlawn Snow Fork Mable Boorker Athens Daily Messenger

Wolfe Family Returns From Ten Week Ft Lauderdale Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Ned J. Wolfe and their children William and Alice returned home last evening after a ten week visit in Ft. Lauderdale Florida.

Ned J. Wolfe William Alice Ft. Lauderdale Fla

Vickers Returns Home After Funeral Attendance

East Liverpool resident Mr. V. C. Vickers returns home after a several days absence to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs. A. P. Cope.

V. C. Vickers East Liverpool A. P. Cope

Local visitors from Pekin and Murray City

Mrs. Ida Fuller of Pekin Illinois visits brothers Arthur Hunter on Second street and Charles Hunter on College street. Mrs. James Spooner of Murray City spent the weekend with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs psy Lewis before returning home.

Ida Fuller Pekin, Ill Arthur Hunter Second Street Charles Hunter College Street James Spooner Murray City Psy Lewis

Mrs Ferrell Visits Daughter in Ironton

Mrs Mary B Ferrell wife of Leroy Brown resident of Richland avenue travels to Ironton to visit her daughter Mrs Rufus Robison and stays with Mrs Robison and family.

Mary B. Ferrell Leroy Brown Richland Avenue Ironton Rufus Robison

Daughters of America Social Meeting and Local Personnel News

After the regular Daughters of America session a social with refreshments will be held and all members are urged to attend. A.V. Linscott left for Akron to join the Goodrich Rubber Co. Herb Lent has taken a position at the Hibbard Store. Hull Foster Jr. hosts his sister-in-law and brother, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sanderson, visiting from Savannah and Vermont. Mrs. E. H. Rorick of Fayette, wife of Dr. Rorick, is recovering from paralysis with encouragement from friends. latest reports show continued improvement.

The Daughters of America A. V. Linscott Akron Goodrich Rubber Co Herb Lent Albert Hibbard Hibbard Oe Linscott Hull Foster Jr Inlaw W. A. Sanderson Savannah Ga Columbus Vermont Athens Fayette E. H. Rorick Rorick Athens State Hospital Korick

Patent Granted On Collapsible Wire-Reply Poles

A patent issued grants the inventor protection for a collapsible pole used for wire supports. The design features a lightweight structure that can be extended and retracted, with locking mechanisms to secure its length. The device aims to simplify installation and storage for utility work.

Advice on Preventing Bilious Attacks With Chamberlain's Tablets

The article advises that those prone to periodic bilious attacks may lose appetite before an attack and eat only light meals. It recommends taking two Chamberlain's Tablets to potentially avoid the attack, noting the practice to reduce meat consumption during meals.

Iron Test at Louster Opera House Shows 7 Reel Program

Tonight at Louster Opera House audiences watch the No. 7 chapter Iron Test and Tom Mix in Treat Em Rough shown together in a seven reel presentation promising action and Western thrills.

Opera House

Balmwort Tablets Promise Relief From Kidney Trouble

The advertisement claims Balmwort Tablets cured a Syracuse man of two years of kidney and bladder disorders including back pain, nervousness, and swelling. It notes a full relief after use and endorses the product as reliable, with a Dayton Ohio company guarantee and a one dollar price.

W. B. Goff Dl& W.R Syracuse N. Y Blackburn Products Co Dayton Ohio

Troop 1 Athens Wins Hard-Fought Scout Tournament

Final afternoon saw Troop 1 Athens defeat Chillicothe 17 to 1 to claim the overall Boy Scout tournament title. Earlier, Troop 1 McArthur topped Troop 3 Logan 10 to 3 in a consolation, and Troop 2 Athens fell to Chillicothe 98 to 3 in a semifinal.

Troop One Troop Logan McArthur En Blair Foreman Diles Ferris Troop 2 Athens Troop 1 Chillicothe Troop 3 D. Wise Harker Athens Hi A. H Davis Sim Earich Richardson Nye Mark Cowen Athens Hi School Hi School Littler Battin Collins Foyle Banks Jordan Earich Foulse

Farmer gains blasting powers for agricultural use

Clerk of Courts M. B. Copeland received a circular from the bureau of mines outlining that naturazed citizens may obtain explosives for farming without a license from the Clerk of Courts. Aliens remain barred and license requirements persist for powder and mine purchases.

Clerk of Courts M. B. Copeland Bureau of Mines Mr. Copeland

Athens man first to enter Ohio War Savings contest

A. O. Sloane of Athens is the first county mail carrier to enter the Ohio War Savings Committee contest. The top seller in each county between March 10 and August 9 wins a lake trip to Mackinac Island in August and return. A salesmanship course accompanies the contest and is open to all mail carriers.

Columbus Mar A. O. Sloane Athens Ohio War Savings Committee Mackinac Island

Eccentric pump drives auto cooling as tractor aid

An eccentric centrifugal pump driven by the fan belt is proposed to aid the cooling system when light automobiles are converted into trucks or tractors. This device aims to improve cooling efficiency in modified vehicles.

Business of All Kinde to Becoming Keener

Instructive ad urging readers to save money and work hard to grow a business. It promotes pushing advertising and rendering real service. Advises leaving idle money with Buckeye State Building and Loan Co. at Rankin Building Columbus Ohio as a strong conservative institution.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus Ohio

Liberty bonds and Cincinnati produce market roundup

Liberty bonds were quoted with 34s at 98.74, others varied slightly. First 4s 94.36, Second 4s 93.74, Third 4%s 95.14, Fourth 41s 93.88. Cincinnati produce reports steady eggs with prime firsts at 37 cents, various grades and poultry prices listed. Love Poultry items show fowls, fryers, and turkeys priced by weight.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Cincinnati Tome Old Toms

Odd Egg and Dairy Prices Noted in 19th Century Trade List

The clipping lists price figures for butter at 581 cents per unit and creamery items at 60 cents, standards 59 and 69 cents, firsts 57 and 69 cents, seconds 53 and 65 cents. Egg ordinaries 374 and 38 cents, firsts 8814 and 381 cents. Cheese-Twins 30 cents, young American 3144 cents, live poultry 3lec.

Toledo grain closing prices and farm product quotes

The Toledo market lists corn No. 3 at 1.60 dollars per bushel, oats standard white 66 cents, barley No. 2 at 1.03 dollars, clover seed cash and forward with April at 22.50 and October 17.00, alsike March 19.75, timothy prices for various delivery months up to 5.65, butter at 62 cents per pound, eggs selects at 44 cents, hay Timothy No. 1 at 27.00 and No. 2 at 26.00.

Toledo Alsike Timothy

Market Receipts and Steady Tones Across Livestock

Hog and cattle receipts show 42 000 hogs and 18 000 cattle with market steady. Prices listed include hogers 19.10 to 19.86, butchers 19.15 to 19.55, cattle 12.00 to 20.385, sheep 19 000 receipts with wool at 16.00 and lambs at 36.26.

Cincinnati Cattle Market Shows Mixed Rebates and Strong Hogs

Cattle receipts reach 1400 with market strength up 25 cents. shippers pay 13 to 16 dollars. Calves market weak with an extra 17. Hogs receipts around 200. market slow and 50 cents lower, good packers and butchers at 19. Sheep receipts light. market strong with extra 11 to 11.60 dollars.

Cincinnati

Oil price listings by city and state

Oil prices are listed for several locations with per barrel figures. Illinois Princeton North Lima South Lima Indiana Wooster Plymouth show values ranging from 2.28 to 2.58 dollars. This snapshot documents regional crude pricing data.

Illinois Princeton North Lima South Lima Indiana Wooster Plymouth

Cattle and Hog Receipts Mixed as Market Closes

Cattle receipts total 70 loads with a steady market. Prices: choice 16.60 to 17.00, prime 15.50 to 16.00, common 14.60, veal calves 17.00 to 18.00. Sheep and lamb receipts light but market strong. mewthare 17.60 to 18.00, good 18.00, fair mixed 12.50 to 13.00. Hogs receipts lower with varied quotes. prime Yorkers 19.36 to 19.68, roughs 16.00 to 18.00, stage 13.00.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Children's Colds

A trusted remedy praised for treating children's coughs and colds. Long experience supports its effectiveness and it is a favorite among mothers.

Chamberlain

Redfield Urges War Aftermath Employment Push

William G Redfield secretary of commerce spoke to Akron's chamber of commerce urging rapid production growth to absorb unsold goods and reduce unemployment. He defended the industrial board created to ease joblessness and noted newspapers have criticized its work.

Akron Mar William G. Redfield Chamber of Commerce Redfield

Irish Singer McCormick to Seek Final Naturalisation

Irish singer John McCormick fled his final naturalisation papers in New York today. In ninety days he may take the final oath to the supreme court.

New York John McCormick McCormick Supreme Court

British airman jailed by Germans for calling them Huns

Sergt B A Boyd a British airman was captured after his sea plane was shot down off the Belgian coast. He was sentenced to twelve months by a German crew for calling them Huns. He reports being starved for six months and exchanging his watch for bread.

London England B. A. Boyd Boyd Hans

Mother Surprises A. I. Men in Cobden Germany

Mrs Martha Greeff arrived at army headquarters to see her son Ronald Greeff in company B 11th Infantry United States Army. Officers explained no German soldiers were on duty in the occupied zone and that she would be granted permission to visit once arranged.

11Th Infantry United States Army Theermission

Stand by Wilson and the League rally in Detroit

In Detroit on March 17 the Religious Educational Association of America held a conference with speakers denouncing reactionary politicians and war profiteers. Noted voices urged unqualified support for President Wilson and the League of Nations, including Dr. Frank Oliver Hall of New York City, Dr. Samuel Eliot of Boston, Rev. Charles W. Williams of Detroit, and Dr. Daniel Couve of Paris.

Detroit Wilson Religious Educational Association of America United States League of Nations League Frank Oliver Hall New York City Samuel Eliot Boston Charles W. Williams Daniel Couve Paris

Ban Alcohol Sale to Yanks in German-Occupied Areas

German authorities publish names of Germans convicted of army regulation violations in territories held by Allied forces. Publicity aims to deter minor offenses like liquor sales to soldiers. New civilian guidance bans sale or gift of any alcohol substance or prep except light wines and beer, supplementing earlier limits.

Johnsons' divorce decree followed by remarriages

In the Johnson Fulton Johnson divorce case the court granted a decree in common law. Both parties have remarried since. Johnson wed the same day as the decree. Mrs. Johnson later married William Snyder in Columbus.

Janes Johnson- Mattie Fulton Johnson Ohnson Johnson Columbus William Snyder

Turn Over Engines as German Railway Material Shared

Rome reports American military authorities will transfer 200 locomotives to Italy at a nominal price as part of the U S share of German railway material.

Rome Italy Germany

Ward Boss Husband Shown in Milwaukee Court Tale

The Milwaukee court hears testimony from a wife who claims her husband John Kunde, now a ward boss, asserts authority by slamming items and seeks to avoid entanglements in politics.

Hubby Milwaukee John Kunde

Princess Pats Arrive in Halifax After World War Service

Princess Patricia's own regiment the Princess Pats arrived at Halifax aboard the Carmania from England. They served four years in the war and were the first Canadian troops to fight on French soil. Only a portion of the original battalion returned.

Halifax Princess Patricia’s Own Princess Pats England

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Atchinson & Stickne Social News Eva Gibson Mineral Edward Muir Michael Collins Jr J. H. Cline Coolville J. E. Hartzell Ralph P. Jennings Breta McVay Mrs. Charles Cook Albert Browning Walter Jones Wellston Child’s Conservation League John N. Cook Wolfe Street Portamouth Ethel Simon Clara Cunliffe Jennie Bell Sarah Pecock Louster News H. Wise Eveeeee Eeeeeerreeet Sene R. G. Substitutese Jennings Jones Daggett Basom Hall Bolin Poul Cet Wise AL Sloane Chicago Toledo Grain Market Union Stockyards Ill Findlay Oil Pittsburg Livestock Boon Telle Beche George Miner D Company One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Infantry Tomah Wis Niederahren Eecen Gan Ie the Cline Pharmacy Co H. Cooper Maine California W. M. Koenig Abie Ree Iit A. B. Brubas Brooks & Fierce Rieties Win Ean & Co Columbus, Ohio Duncan Gieneter L Andereen West Union Dalton Carpenter Nelsonville Glouster
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