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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
5
Mrs Edward Black and Mr Ralph Dalton stage an April 1 benefit at the O U gymnasium with dancing drills and national dances by children. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. tickets 25 cents, on sale at the drug store and by students on the streets.
Miss Carrie Marquis hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday at her Mill Street home for Orpha Graham Reed bride of Sergeant Reed of Camp Sheridan. Ten Stitchers Sewing Club members attended with music as the main amusement and a patriotic war luncheon served.
Mrs Alonzo Palmer hosted a Thursday afternoon auction bridge party at her North High street home for the pleasure of her sister in law Mrs Verne E LeRoy of Hast Lansing Mich Four tables were used in the play An out of town guest Mrs Wison J Welsh of Louisville Ky attended the event
The Women s Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs J H Rice s home with Mrs C M Henderson as assistant hostess. Officers elected were President Mrs L J Addicott Vice President Mrs Charles Henry Secretary Mrs Will Cline Teacher Miss Shutt. Six girls performed a entertaining play followed by light refreshments and social hour.
Mr and Mrs Alex M Moore gave a high noon dinner at their North Lancaster street home in honor of four Ath ens boys on furlough from Camp Sheridan Montgomery Ala Corporal Tom Morgan Sergeant Major Charles Richardson Sergeant John Hibbard and Joe Quinlin enjoyed the hospitality of their hosts
Eighteen members of Girl Scouts Troop 1 hiked to Ald Knob on East Hill on a warm morning for an outdoor breakfast. They gathered around a campfire for a wiener roast and shared snacks and chat about their journey.
The Church of the Good Shepherd will hold services at 11:00 a.m. in University Music Hall with Rector W. D. Stiers. Various local residents travel for visits, family gatherings, and military duties as the community records movements to Youngstown, Beverly, Pomeroy, Calfornia, and Camp Meade Md.
Court and State streets report a critically ill woman, with death expected at any moment. She is the widow of the late Dr Blackstone, former trustee of Ohio University.
Captain Emmett C. Peebles has gone to Washington to investigate delays in payment of delinquent war risk allotments for dependents of Ohio and Western Pennsylvania selectees. About 600 servicemen report partial pay held up and missing government allowances. Commanders ordered to ensure unleavened bread for Jewish soldiers from March 27 to April 4 during Passover.
Chicago March 23 Coroner J Hoff man leads a probe into an alleged poison trust with examinations of bodies several arrests and grand jury indictments expected. State's Attorney Hoyne and doctors’ committee collaborate in the inquiry. Certain victims had $200 state compensation operations before death.
The Knights of Columbus reported $2,170,609 raised toward a $2.5 million goal in the New York archdiocese campaign for welfare work for American soldiers at home and overseas. William Rockefeller gave the largest single gift of $50,000 today as the drive continues toward next Monday.
Report lists district by district totals for War Chest solicitations in Glouster Ohio with 89 2759 50 from District No 1 and personnel from other districts raising dollars. Local events include funerals theatre performances and mine news plus a feature on Ann Pennington film and Kellerman diving show.
About 200 to 300 Elks attending a Marion Lodge banquet last night fell ill today from ptomaine poisoning. The event honored District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Charles W. Fairbanks.
Three men charged with disloyalty were tarred and feathered, forced to kiss the flag, and driven from the town site tonight in Christopher Illinois.
Today s Markets reports in Columbus list Delaine wool prices and processing details with items like washed and unwashed Delaine, combing grades and prices. Chicago stock quotes show hogs cattle and sheep receipts with price ranges for each grade and category.
Cincinnati cattle market report shows receipts of 589 cattle and 7617 hogs with packers paying 18.25 for good hogs. Lambs steady with quotes 17.75 to 18.00. sheep light and market unchanged. buyers including shippers paid 10.00 to 138 for cattle.
Baltimore market pricing lists Butter Creamery and Live Poultry items with various grades and weights. Entries include Butter Creamery at 44 4g and Store Packed 28 29, Eyes Western Firsts at 35, Old Hens at 40 41, Old Roosters at 36, Spring at 48 45.
Cattle market unchanged and sheep and lambs steady in Pittsburg PA on March 23. Hogs receipts were six cars with prices including Prime Heavy 17.75 to 18.00, Mediums 18.60 to 18.75, Light Yorkers 15.40 to 18.50, Pigs 18.00 to 18.25, Roughs 15.50 to 16.00, and Stags 13.00 to 15.50.
Toledo reports cash Wheat at 2.20, Corn 1.72, Oats 0.97, Rye 2.77 with forage prices Clover 2060, March 19.75, Alsike 15.40, Timothy 3.75 and 3.80 for March April. Chicago notes May Corn 1.26 18, Oats 95.18, Pork 48.63.
Mrs John G Myers and her daughter Mary are visiting Athens today. They are seen sightseeing and meeting local residents during their brief stay in the city.
Athens county draft board lists thirty seven men and several substitutes to depart for Camp Sherman Friday March 29. They report Thursday evening for overnight care with Red Cross aid and travel tickets to Chillicothe. A captain will be chosen from the group to lead. farmers needed for spring work stay behind.
An advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and promises relief and a quick forgetfulness of stomach troubles with doses as directed.
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