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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
3
A short advertisement proclaims Freezone as a cheap, painless solution for removing all corn types and calluses. It emphasizes quick results by applying a tiny bottle bought from druggists, calling it a Cincinnati genius discovery.
Advertises drying cleaning all items at home using gasoline and Solvite soap. Recommends placing a gallon or more in a dishpan, washing suits coats silks and more outdoors away from flame. Claims fabrics will look like new with no fading shrinking or wrinkling.
In Lawrence Massachusetts on March 18, over a thousand striking textile workers and supporters tried to parade. Shots were fired by strikers as police led by Marshal T J O Brien moved to disperse the crowd.
An old advertisement touts Sulpherb Tablets as a spring blood purifier for all ages. It claims thick blood from winter, relief from constipation, kidney inactivity, and elimination of poisons, with promises of renewed health for spring and summer.
Lansonville notes the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees will hold a call meeting Wednesday at 6 30 in the evening. A shower of jelly potatoes and cabbage is planned. Guards should bring uniforms and all members are urged to attend.
Members urged to arrive promptly at 6:30 for the Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Elks Club rooms Thursday evening. Big attendance expected at the session.
The YMCA hosted the organization of a Boy Scout Council with officers elected including Pres. C. C. Sharp. vice presidents P. W. Hickman John Wood Dr. A. L. Pritchard. secretary W. L. Hudson. treasurer Ralph Parks. executive board Walter Whitlatch F. G. Maxwell E. R. Rike Elmer Bay. court of honor W. L. Hudson Ralph Barks W. S. Rhoded and Rev. Mr. Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Arthur West announce the arrival of a baby girl at their home 337 Elizabeth Street on Monday night.
Mr and Mrs James Nichols announce the marriage of their daughter Frances to Walter Radford. The ceremony was held at Columbus Court House in Columbus Ohio on March 8. The couple reside at Davis Avenue in Columbus Ohio.
William Bateman aged 43 died last night at his home on High street. He was married and survived by his wife and several children. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Sunday afternoon solicitors visiting church members for the New Era Movement reported splendid success. A partial report indicated the drive will go over the top. Solicitors have until next Friday to complete tallies, with Friday evening reports followed by a social and light lunch hosted by church ladies.
Miss Beatrice Cook entertained Friday evening with a special. Thirteen girls attended and enjoyed the delightful evening.
Mrs James Patton and Cleo of Detroit visit as guest of Mrs Arthur West. Stover family and daughter spend Sunday with grandparents in Lancaster. Rev Leon Arpee visits Athens. Harry Sayler returns from Columbus. Pauline Donley and Royal Linscott business in Athens. Mrs J W White visits relatives in Columbus. Stuart Hoodlett discharged from Great Lakes Naval Training Station arrives in city. P W Hickman and C Tedrow in Athens and Columbus on business. Lucile Kaelin spends day in Columbus. Grace Bell Wright returns to Junction City after visit. Ed Crammer family weeks in Athens. Wade Knight of New Straitsville weekend guests. Louise Sanders returns from Lancaster. L P Mooney and daughter visit from Murray City. Mitchell and Robinson attend nephew funeral in Columbus.
William Hawk was bound over to the grand jury under a $1 000 bond after Harrison Haynes charged him with cutting to kill. Joe Jones was fined $50 and costs in Mayor Wells court for running a gambling resort. Mac Barstow faces an assault charge brought by his daughter Mrs Henrick in Mayor Wells court today.
A penny social will be held Tuesday evening March 18 in the Junior Order hall with 10 cent admission. Save your pennies and attend. Reed baby buggy listed for sale by Mrs George Pat on Penns Poplar street Nelsonville.
Hocking Valley Kraut leads local sales surpassing all other brands combined as residents trust their pick and know the business. Market notes dated March 10, 1949.
Miles Prandenberg of Nelsonville Ohio lists options for whole life insurance policies of 10 15 20 25 and 30 years with coverage from five to twenty dollars in an old line format dated March eighteenth seven p.m.
A Berlin wireless dispatch says Ukrainian forces entered Priemysl and its suburbs near Lemburg on March 18. Polish troops still control the northwestern Priemys, but the advance toward the Preemysi Lemburg railway has halted.
Miss Eva Woodworth aged 60 died Monday at her sister Mrs William Jones home on Richland Avenue after six months of illness. She spent her life in Athens County and is survived by her sister. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mrs George M Johnson died this morning at two oclock at the home of her son Carl Coots 8 Stewart street age seventy death caused by paralysis Survivors include husband three sons and one daughter Will Coots Circle Hill Harry Coots Parkersburg W Va Carl Coots and Mrs J T Gulley Athens Funeral arrangements to be announced later
John Paul Pierce, eighteen months old, died at 11 this morning at the Pleasanton home from tuberculosis. His father died on New Year’s Day after a tuberculosis illness, leaving Mrs. Pierce, the baby, and the elderly grandfather, John Pierce, 83, in the home. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
An enthusiastic meeting of newly organized Troop Three at First M. E. church drew all initial members plus five new applicants. Twenty one scouts passed the ten reed tests, including three newcomers, signaling strong progress and interest. Simeon Earich was introduced as assistant Scoutmaster.
Deputy Sheriff McKinley took Bret William Hawk to the county jail after Hawk cut Harrison Haynes during an argument over a card game. Mayor Wells set a $1000 bond but Hawk did not post. Haynes suffered deep abdominal wounds. Hawk says he acted in self defense.
The Hocking River sits at an eight foot stage at Calley's East Bridge this morning. Residents fear only a few feet more rainfall could threaten Mill Street if levels rise. Rain continues and is forecast through the week with no current flooding.
Eggs hold steady with prime firsts at 37 cents per dozen and firsts 364 cents hundredweight, ordinary firsts 36c, seconds 36c, duck eggs 50c, geese $1.00. Live poultry remains steady: fowls 3 1/2 cents per lb for 5 lbs and over, 3 1/6c for 5 lbs and under, springers 4 8c, roasting chickens 38c, fryers 35c, roosters 22c, turkeys toms 37c for 12 lbs plus, hens 37c, old toms 0c.
Toledo market shows mixed grain quotes with corn No. 3 at 1.52, oats at 66 to 67 cents, barley No. 2 white at 1.05, and various seed and hay prices. Butter and egg prices listed alongside forage values, with market holding steady on hay.
Butter figures show Creamery at 61 62 cents, standards 6 6 2 cents, firsts 58 1? cents, seconds 64 68 cents. Eggs ordinaries 38 38 and a half cents, firsts 39 40? cents. Cheese Twins 30 cents, Young American 31 in cents. Live Poultry 32 cents.
Cattle receipts light and market steady with prime calves and mixed grades listed. Hogs show active market with prime heavies and mediums near twenty dollars. sheep and lambs and veal calves also priced with light receipts and steady demand.
Cattle receipts 320 and a steady market. Shippers paid 15.00 to 16.00. Calves market weak with 16.75 to 17.00. Hogs receipts 5,200 with a strong to 50 higher, good choice packers and butchers 19.50. Sheep and lambs vivid, sheep no receipts, 11.00 to 11.50, lambs 17.00 to 17.50.
Liberty bonds were quoted in New York on March 18 with 3s at 98.96, First 4s at 94.34, Second 4s at 93.50, First 4s at 94.50, 414s at 93.70, Third 4s at 95.06, and Fourth 4s at 93.82, with varied changes shown.
Rome reports that Italy will seek 3 billion dollars in indemnity from Austria Hungary. About 1 billion is to be paid in cash, with the balance due in five years via iron shipments.
Instructional note on lacing corsets from the top down and pulling laces to the waist for proper fit. Promotes R & G corsets as tested for quality, durability, and service, claiming satisfaction and value.
Official dispatches received today report Lettish forces capturing Tucum and advancing to the center of Courland. In Minnesota, the legislature approved a resolution on St Patrick's Day favoring independence for Ireland.
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