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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1919

Page

2

Orton Grocery Hustles Assets as New Move Promises Exchange

Local businessman A Ogden shifts Grocery operations from Palmer building to Corner Gate area near White Frost. White Row proprietor A J takes a brief vacation before resuming duties. Workers announce plans for a play How Re club Was Formed and report eighteen overseas-sent sons receiving safe arrival messages including Henry Shires John Gatchel David Grigaby and Mrs Guy Triplett of sae and G Rambo of Jacksonville.

Rank A. Ogden Palmer Oversees Henry Shires John Gatchel David Grigaby Guy Triplett Sae G. 8 Rambo Jacksonville

City Treasurer Draws February Car Fund Sums

W A Pride city treasurer reports the February draw of car funds with bulk directed to the sinking fund to handle obligations. The notice outlines how the funds are allocated and lists the amount involved in the February draw.

W. A. Pride Gotti

The Friend at the Metb Anewfar Theda Reine

A fragmentary item notes a friend at a distant location with unclear roles. The piece hints at a meeting or portrait linked to Theda Reine but lacks concrete details or dates.

Arene Metbin Theda Reine

Delegates Attend Miners Convention At Legan

Delegates from this vicinity traveled to Legan for the annual miners organization convention in the sub district convened today. The session is expected to last only a couple of days with limited business. Delegates include Zaleski Williams, Joseph Richards of mine 266, Fred W. Quayle of mine 2366, Hiram Deem of mine 367, Fred Hemaley of mine 265, and L. C. Burns of mine 33.

Legan Miners’ Organisation Zaleski Bill Williams Joseph Richards Fred W. Quayle Repreone Hiram Deem Represen Fred Hemaley L. C. Burns

Zanesville Visitors Honor Mrs Rose and Miss Carpenter

Mrs. George W. Rose and Miss Maude Carpenter were visitors in Zanesville yesterday, drawing local attention during their outing.

George W. Rose

Hooper Sells Farm Near City to Oakdale Buyer

Robert Hooper sold his farm west of the city to William Lanes ford of Oakdale. He purchased the late James Howard farm on the west side at Trimble and moved into the new home yesterday.

Robert Hooper William Lanesford Oakdale Mr. Hooper James Howard Trimble

T J Radekin Family Relocate to Farm Near er

T J Radekin and family moved from Trimble to a farm nearby. The move reflects a farmstead shift within the region, with details noting the new residence and local proximity to former surroundings.

T. J. Radekin Trimble

Cornwell Family Guests Visit Athens Relatives

Mrs. G. A. Cornwell and her son Harold were guests of relatives in Athens yesterday according to local society notes.

G. A. Cornwell Eon Harold Athens

Funeral of Mrs James Kearns Held in Jacksonville

The funeral for Mrs James Kearns 69 of Jacksonville was held yesterday at Holy Cross Church. The pastor Rev Cathelle Wane presided and burial followed at Oak Cemetery. Survived by a husband and two children one son and a daughter both of Jacksonville.

James Kearns Jacksonville Holy Cross Church Cathelle Wee Meare Ont Co Re. Kearns

The Soul of reel Sunshine comedy No Gooda

Title presents a night’s lineup featuring seven reels of a Sunshine comedy titled No Gooda. Local readers are invited to attend as performers showcase humor and lighthearted skits.

Em Hanes

New Marshfield Benefit Night At K of P Hall

There will be a humorous entertainment and spa cial at the K of P hall on Friday evening March 28 at 7 30 for the benefit of New Marshfield high school Prof Mor with his orchestra and guests from Athens high school provide the show Admission is fifteen and twenty cents All kinds of good cheer served Many small local notices follow including visits travel and illness updates about residents and moving.

Spcia K. of P. Hall New Marshfield High School Prof. Mor Jess Athens High School Mike Lydia Nanna Athens A. H. Franks M. P Barnet Shafer Moville W. Va Gerrison Hamilton Nelsonville Rook Hysell Floyd Beve Clarence McNeal Jandhe Russell Fred Herron Bowman Peter Grimes Gush Six Texas

Art Exhibit Raises Funds for Athens Public Schools

Two day event at the Masonic Temple raised 360 for Athens public schools. Donations included 100 from club and donor purchases plus proceeds from home made candy baskets and artwork. Mary Graham Noss spoke on the value of pictures in home and school.

Masonic Temple Athens Altho Mary Graham Noss Eastside Parent Teacher Association Noas Ife Blanche Riley Harold Drill Man R Pang Banner Magic Voice Orus

Prices to fall on basic goods under government plan

Washington March 26 Prices on coal coke lumber glass cement building materials hardware and brick are set to drop this week as the government industrial board pursues lower consumer costs. Cement price schedules near agreement with cement men while coal price talks continue with the national coal association and lumber prices await committee submission.

Washington Government Industrial Board National Coal Association Garfield

Trade committee formed to stimulate American exports

A foreign trade committee including members from most government departments and boards has been created to stimulate and coordinate American trade abroad, as officially disclosed today in Washington.

Washington Mar

Belgium Awards Malondey and Moresnet Territory

Paris dispatch says the commission on Belgian boundaries recommended awarding Malondey and Moresnet to Belgium. Scheldt questions were reserved for later decision.

Belgium Paris Malondey and Moresnet Scheldt

Secretary Houston Plants Oak at Oak Tree Memorial

Washington March 26 Secretary of Agriculture Houston planted an oak tree at Oak Tree Memorial to honor the nation’s fallen soldiers.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Houston

Premier Quesada resigns in Chile cabinet crisis

Santiago Chile March 26 Premier Quesada and his ministry have resigned. Political conditions are uncertain and it is believed the new cabinet will be a coalition body.

Santiago Chile Quesada

War Diary of a Hilltop Dressing Station in Meuse Front

A veteran recounts establishing five relay posts between a hillside dressing station and frontline fighting along the Meuse. He details evacuations, attacks, gas and shelling, daily air dropped papers, and memorials as orders shift from Bethincourt to the Argonne Forest, with many intermittent moves and lives lost, ending with the Armistice and postwar duties.

Meuse River Louit. Sims 820Th Infantry Bethincourt Cuisy Sept SaFges Nantillois Cooper Goldstein 319Th Amb. Co Hantillois Amb’ Co Kopenhoefer Germany Futeau Argonne Forest Waly San le Claon Baulay Ld Hospital Eville Sommerance Inner

Bolsheviks Not to Control Germany, Says Martens

L C A K Martens, a Russian Soviet envoy to the United States, asserts the German government will fall under Bolshevik influence, though he disagrees that Bolshevik armies will invade Germany. He says Bolshevists within Germany would overthrow the current government.

New York Mar L. C.A

Beverage Hurt At Lumber Plant

Beverage was injured at the Hewit Boden company this morning after falling into a pit and landing on a railroad track. He was taken to Dr Henry's office where his back was found bruised. Van Generaten is not serious, officials stated.

S. F. Beverage Hewit-Boden Company Henry van Generaten

Draft: Vertical blades spin air in all directions

The design features a new type of electric fan with blades arranged vertically and drawn through the air from below. The blades distribute airflow equally across the horizontal plane, creating uniform gusts in all directions.

Delinquent War Chest Contributors Face Moral Pressure

Headquarters urges contributors to pay three fourths of pledges promptly. There is no legal compulsion but records will show each donor’s status, branding nonpayers as slackers to the community and returning funds only for war relief use.

Akg Soldiers in Good Voice for Minstrels

Among vocalists for the Elks Victory Minstrels next Tuesday and Wednesday are Rupel Jones Clarence Roach Charlies Schaeffler Dr Scott Allen and Harry Beckley. Exalted Ruler R D Williams presides as interlocutor with end men Frank McVey Jonsey Sammas Chas Leighty John DeMolet Prof G F Mo Fred Stitainger and Wilson Carr. A big dancing act is being rehearsed nightly with dancing talent.

The Elks’ Victory Minstrels Rupel Jones Clarence Roach Charlies Schaeffler Dr. Scott Allen Harry Beckley Lodge R. D. Williams Frank McVey Jonsey Sammas Chas. Leighty John DeMolet Prof G. F. Mo Fred Stitainger Wilson Carr Fergy F. A. Ferguson

Frost Not Harmful to County Fruit Blossoms Say Growers

County fruit growers report Monday night frost did not seriously damage budding peaches and apples. They anticipate a large yield this year with trees full of healthy buds and warnings against blemishes and worms due to past spray practices. Old timers recall Athens county as a big producer and express optimism about an "our own" comeback.

Athens County

Honduras Builds Banana Distillery for Exports

Honduras establishes a distillery to produce alcohol from bananas in bunches, aiming at profitable export. The plan focuses on processing unripe fruit to maximize yield and reduce waste. Executives expect new jobs and increased agricultural value through the facility.

Honduras

Cold Cost and Cure Suggestion With Chamberlain Remedy

A narrator muses on the cost of a cold and notes a man may not stop working. It claims ten days to recover with usual care and asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy shortens the illness, recommending a bottle as a winter and spring investment.

Chamberlain

Caspian Sea Levels Fall Impeding Navigation Across Coasts

The Caspian Sea has gradually dropped for years, reducing water depth and hindering vessel passage at multiple points along its shores. Local authorities monitor shifts as shipping routes face new challenges and potential economic effects emerge.

Caspian Sea

New Utility Secretary Named in Columbus

State public utilities department announces staff changes. Grover M Cincinnati is named secretary of the commission to replace H. L. Goodbread who resigned. William Kelley of Norwood will replace L. 8. Smith who resigned as railroad inspector.

Columbus Marerments State Public Utilities Department Grover M Cincinnati Commission William Kelley Norwood L. 8. Smith

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