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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1919

Page

5

Social News From The Region

Mr. O M Russell is in Jackson on a brief business trip. T W Craig returned home from a business trip to New York City. Miss Olive Shipe of Columbus visits her parents in Riverside. Mrs C C Millikan is home from a week in Delaware Columbus and Lancaster. Mr Millikan went to Lancaster yesterday and accompanied his wife home. Loyal Workers Class of the First M E Church meets Frances Cox 127 West State street at 7 this evening to assemble scrapbooks. Mrs Lawrence N Huff and daughter Annette leave for Chillicothe to spend the weekend with relatives. Mr Huff joins Saturday. Dr O O Fordyce and wife left for Cincinnati for a medical meeting at Longview hospital. absent rest of week. Mr and Mrs Hollife of Dexter were here last Wednesday. Mrs Peter Moore returns from McConnelsville after three weeks with daughter Mrs James Richardson. Dr and Mrs Holmes of Athens visiting friends here Sunday. Miss Thora Coultas spent the weekend with friends in Athens. Hazel Cline and Eleanor Bowers were Athens visitors Saturday. Miss Hemsley spent the weekend with relatives at Floodwood. Mrs Clarence Coosy and son Bernard of Athens visiting Mr and Mrs Seph Lindley. Mrs Frank Coe and daughter Clara were visitors in Athens Wednesday. Pratt Higley of Londonderry visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Higley. Miss Mabel Gillogly at Athens from college at home sick. Ernest Bolton returned home from Akron Saturday.

Hollife Dexter Peter Moore McConnelsville James Richardson Holmes Athens Thora Coultas Hazel Cline Eleanor Bowers Miss Hemsley Floodwood Clarence Coosy Bernard Seph Lindley Frank Coe Clara Pratt Higley Londonderry Will Higley Mabel Gillogly Athens A Ernest Bolton Akron

Mrs Sheldon Returns From Chillicothe Visit

Mrs C C Sheldon arrives home after a three week trip in Chillicothe with daughters Mrs David Slaughter and Mrs Lloyd Wadley. The family, including children, are ill with influenza.

C. C. Sheldon Chillicothe David Slaughter Lloyd Wadley Sheldon

W. G. F. U. Meeting Notes and Visits

The W. G. F. U. met at Mrs. C. L. see's home on Thursday afternoon with a strong turnout and many new members. A feature piece on Health and Heredity by Mrs. C. W. Lawrence was enjoyed. Mr. Abe Jordan remains ill in Hebbardsville after a three month absence in Columbus.

C. L. See

Mrs Rorick Recovers Some Mobility After Stroke

Information reached Fayette that Mrs HK H Rorick, who suffered a paralysis stroke Monday affecting her right side, was able to sit up yesterday. The update came by letter to B M Garrett chief clerk at the Athens State hospital, an old Fayette acquaintance of Dr Rorick.

HK. H. Rorick Fayette B. M. Garrett Athens State Hospital Rorick Fulton County

Captain L. G. Bean Promoted in World War II Service

Dr L G Bean a lieutenant in the Dental Corps has been commissioned captain. He has served nine months overseas and is now stationed at Camp Hospital 26 Saint Aignan France. The promotion news was received by his wife Mrs L G Bean superintendent of Rutland schools. He is the son of Mrs Sarah Bean of this city.

L. G. Bean Captain Bean Saint Aignan France Camp Hospital 26 Rutland Sarah Bean

Druggist Endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

A Cub Run pharmacist, J B Jones, reports his family has used Cubrum By 8 Cough Remedy for seven years and regards it as the best cough medicine he has ever known. He notes customers word of mouth guides his choice.

Chamberlain J B. Jones

Local Social Notes From Athens And Columbus Visits

Miss Odta Gillogly visited Athens on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Will Coe hosted visitors from Athens. Mr T W Coe traveled to Columbus and returned with his wife from a three week sanitarium stay. Mr and Mrs Guy Moore toured Columbus on business. Ernest Martin visited Columbus recently. Carey Strong of Vinton arrived to ship hogs and cattle bought last week and met his aunt Ida Strong there. John P Coe and Mrs Guy Moore with Ida Strong spent Wednesday in Athens. Mr and Mrs Loring were Sunday guests of O. R. and Mrs Eimer Searles.

Odta Gillogly Athens Will Coe John Coe T. W Coe Columbus Guy Moore Ernest Martin Carey Strong Vinton Ida Strong John P. Coe

Navy restricts yeomen F dress to uniform or civilian wear

The navy department orders yeomen (F) to wear the daily uniform or civilian clothes, banning decorative stockings and matching pumps. Secretary Daniels issued the directive before sailing to Europe. petty officers threaten discipline to those who push for civies. The exact intent remains unclear.

Washington Navy Department Daniels Europe Navy

Hypnotism Linked to Cleveland Girl in Ohio Murder Case

Doctors in Canton Ohio explored if hypnotism affects May Hepperline held for the Mattie Hayes killing in Alliance. The Cleveland girl appeared in male attire near the crime scene and at a sanity hearing her mother claimed she was once a subject for a traveling hypnotist.

Canton May Hepperline Cleveland Mattie Hayes Alliance

King offers substitute covenant draft for league of nations

Utah Senator King announced he prepared a substitute version of the league covenant to be sent to President Wilson in Paris. His plan would protect the Monroe Doctrine allow each nation to decide its own immigration and tariff policies and permit withdrawal on one year's notice. The draft also greatly reduces the length of the outline.

Washington Mar King Utah Wilson Paris League

Italy's Territorial Ambitions Stir Public Tension

The Italian public grows anxious over Dalmatia annexation and delayed settlement of Italy's territorial demands until after peace with Germany. Mass meetings support annexation as agitation intensifies and sentiment against the juge Silave grows stronger.

Rome Paria Italy Germany Juge Dalmatia

Souvenir German Kamerad Gun Wounds Y M C A Helper

Knoxville soldier Alexander P. Watson returned from France with a scar and a tiny concealed German kamerad pistol as a souvenir. A companion warned Watson’s stretcher bearer unit about a staged wound when the officer suddenly fired as he was surrendering. The weapon’s design concealed in the hand allowed a quick twist to shoot.

Y.M. C.A Alexander P. Watson Knoxville Tenn France Kamerad Watson

Price of Print Paper Up Again at Washington

Federal trade commission heard publishers pleas to reopen the print paper case to examine summer prices. Former Attorney General Wickersham led the publishers who say new evidence, including Canadian production costs, warrants lower paper prices and possible refunds. Manufacturer lawyers said reopening was not planned for past prices but future monthly pricing could be settled.

Washington Mar Federal Trade Commission Today Wickersham

Western Union Messenger Strike Erupts in New York

About 8 000 Western Union messenger boys walked out in New York clashing with police during the strike. Officials say the walkout began last night with no formal demands and the action is attributed to a three cent per message pay dispute.

New York Mar Western Union W. U

Market Summary from Stockyards Illinois Hogs and Cattle

Receipts: hogs 30000 active market higher with bulk at 19.60. porkers 17.50. light 17.50. roughs 17.26 to 18.25. pies 16.76 to 17.50. Cattle receipts 4000, market lower. beeves 11.50 to 20.00. butcher stock 7.26 to 15.00. canners 5.25 to 6.75. stackers 8.00. cows 7.26 to 15.00. calves 14 to 16.75. Sheep receipts 5000, market steady. wool lambs 15.50 to 20.75. others 7.00 to 15.00.

Union Ill

President Wilson Keeps Pace With Rigid Schedule

President Wilson works long hours with constant conferences and correspondence. He takes brief daily walks en route to meetings and has declined golf for now due to heavy workload, though remains in good physical condition despite months of strain.

Carl D. Groat United Press Parns Mar Wilson Grayson

Cincinnati Produce Prices and Poultry Standings

The Cincinnati market lists steady prime eggs with Bretste leads at six cents. Live poultry prices show duck eggs at 42 cents per pound, springers under six pounds at higher rates, and turkeys priced by weight with hens and toms noted.

Cincinnati Renere Stes

Cattle and Veal Prices Rise at Market Update

Market reports show cattle receipts and veal prices improving with bids ranging from 12.50 to 18.00 per hundredweight. Prime yorker and lamb figures listed, including near 35 for select lots, as prices trend higher amid steady demand.

Round Obvi Tory Under Fire at Camp Sherman

Military officials at Camp Sherman opened an inquiry into a published report that soldiers signed a round robin threatening desertion on April 1 unless discharged. Intelligence officer Lieut Gordon K McEdwards said those responsible would be questioned and denied any such circulating round robin. W B Kellogg of Cleveland was named home service manager for the Red Cross and Charles E Dy of Cleveland assumes Red Cross duties at the base hospital.

Camp Sherman Ohio Gordon K. McEdwards Intell Gence W. B. Kellogg Cleveland Home Service

Cincinnati Cattle Market Sees Steady Prices Amid Strong Receipts

Market notes show cattle receipts around 8500 with steady to 50 cent declines on some classes and hog receipts near 8500. Prices for hogs range from extra 11.00 to 11.60 with some heifers and mares showing strength and top lines reported around 17 dollars.

Chicago Produce Market Prices Note Brief Listings

A terse price list from Chicago shows butter creamery at 88 cents and 38 percent Crete cheese twins at 81 cents. Young American items priced at 38 40. Vacant live poultry noted at 830.

Chicago

Rome May 1 211 Offer to Sell Italian Telegraph Equipment

The American command in France reportedly offered to sell Italy all telegraph equipment. Signor Fare Minister of Posts and Telegraphs is said to have accepted the offer.

Rome France Italy Signor Fare Posts and Telegraphs

Patent Granted For Perforated Pipe Ventilation Framework

A patent has been issued for a framework of perforated pipes designed to ventilate stacks of hay or straw to prevent spontaneous combustion by improving airflow and reducing heat buildup.

Toledo Grain Market Report Highlights Prices and Commodities

Toledo market notes show corn and oats prices with varying quotes and March April futures. Butter creamery bricks and eggs are listed with small gains and unchanged hay reflecting market conditions for the period.

Toledo

New Shoe Heels Aimed at All Weather Use

A new heel design promises better performance in varied weather. The product features a pliable sole and protective coating to reduce slipping and wear. Designed for everyday wear, it targets comfort and durability for daily use.

American's Real Celebration Opens April 21

A ceremony titled Americas Real Celebration opens on April 21 with participation from Oldr American and local organizers inviting residents to join the event and festivities.

Incomplete Text Ref: Fire Spread Description

Fragmentary OCR notes describe attempting to spread flames or powder into rushing air before a fire. Details on method, location, or outcomes are unreadable.

Ip Ses Baen

Receiver Takes Control of Great City Lines

In New York on March 21 the New York Bellways Company was placed in receivership under Job PB. The action covers street ads and operations with a pool of assets valued near 36 806 dollars.

New York Yyork Baliweys

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atchinson & Stickney Social News Mr. O. M. Russell Jackson Mr. T. W. Craig New York City Olive Shipe of Mrs Donald Gabriel Riverside C. C. Millikan Delaware Lancaster First M. EB. Church Frances Cox West State Street Lawrence N- Huff Annette Mr. Huff O. O. Fordyce Abe Jordan Hebbardsville O. R. Roas Jordan 8. C. Staneart Oak Street Sarah Kirkendall Carmén Oklahoma Kirkendall Emmett Kirkendall Strlulo Albany Pittsburg Mothers of the Christian Church the Ladies Bazaar Dolman Coats Dolmans Wooltex Elite Wayne Bungale Aurone One Bouse Deveney Ieee Sthens
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