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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1919

Page

5

Social News from Athens Area Activities

Mrs. T. R. Biddle and Mrs. L. D. Poston journeyed to Columbus for a short stay. Jamie Laverty of Wellston visits relatives in Athens. Mae Johnson of Athens spends the day with the Wolfes at Factory. Mrs. H. J. Aughe and Janet Elinor of Detroit visit Mrs. E. D. Cooley in Athens. Mrs. J. F. Robbins returns from visits in Hamden, Wellston, and McArthur and moves to 127 East State Street. Frank LeRoy demobilized from Camp Sherman. Mrs. H. M. Flexner and daughter from Chicago will join her husband in Athens. he works with Lostro Auto Sales Co. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church meets Friday at 2 in the church parlors. all women are invited.

H. J. Aughe Janet Elinor Detroit, Mich E. D. Cooley W. State Street J. F. Robbins Hamden Wellston and McArthur Fast State Street H. M. Flexner Chicago, Ill Mr. Flexner Athens Flexner The Lostro Auto Sales Co Samuel Seigel Woman's Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church

LeRoy Returns to Athens After War Service

Mr LeRoy, who served extensively abroad with the Machine Gun Battalion as lieutenant, came to Athens, his former home, last evening. Mr and Mrs Lyle O'Dell of Cincinnati ended a one week visit with Mrs Jennie O'Dell, matron of Lindley Hall, and left for Ashtabula to visit Mrs O'Dell's parents Mr and Mrs Prine.

Athens LeRoy Lyle O'Dell Cincinnati Jennie O'Dell Lindley Hall Ashtabula

Seigel Home Hosts Norfolk and Chicago Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Seigel host Mrs. B. W. Alexander of Norfolk Virginia as a house guest. Mrs. Seigel's mother Mrs. H. M. Flexner from Chicago Illinois plans an extended visit at the daughter’s home.

Samuel Seigel B. W. Alexander Norfolk

Cards Night At Sunnyside Drive Hosts Mr and Mrs Horn

Mr and Mrs C H Horn entertained last evening at cards at their Sunnyside Drive home. Four tables were used in play and a collation was served at the end.

C. H. Horn Sunnyside Drive

Hazardous devices in mail linked to May Day plot

New York officials report two more hazardous devices mailed toward Salt Lake as part of the May Day plot. Senator Overman added to the marked list. a Salisbury, North Carolina letter to Overman was reported. New York Post Office inspectors say sixteen devices found locally are under police control. no arrests yet.

New York N. Y Salt Lake Post Office Wm. L. Cochran Senator Overman Salisbury N. C Overman Burleson Washington Patten Faurote

Lillie Glass Class Noted By The Lookout

The Lookout in Cincinnati features the Lillie Class of First Christian Church Athens. With seventy six active members and an average attendance around forty, the group raises funds and supports church work. Teacher Fred Kilian heads the class, named for Miss Lillie Faris. Officers are Rachel Powell president Grace Roush vice president Helen Roush secretary Florence Burt assistant secretary and Alma Salters treasurer. Members contribute to church funds and many teach or play in the Sunday School orchestra. Monthly business and social sessions are held.

Lookout Cincinnati First Christian Church Athens Opera House

Bomb threats target Utah officials packages in Chicago warning

Post office inspectors warned Chicago on May 1 that two packages believed to contain bombs were addressed to Utah officials. One package was said to be addressed to Frank Nebeker of Salt Lake City who prosecuted the I W W in Chicago. Authorities in Council Bluffs had been advised to watch for the parcels after they passed through Chicago.

Chicago Ill Post Office New York Utah Frank Nebeker Salt Lake City Council Bluffs

You May Have Normal Vision But It Is a Pretty Safe Guess

The notice urges readers to have eye examinations to confirm vision status. It promotes eye care services and invites readers to visit for screenings or appointments. The message emphasizes that most people do not have normal vision and positions eye checks as the sure method to know.

Chicago Market Butter Creamery and eggs price list

TOMDAY'S MARKET Chicago produce market lists butter at 59 cents for standards 5Stec 59c firsts 66c 8c seconds 52c 55c eggs ordinaries 40c 41%c firsts 42% ec 434 cheese Twins 29c 80c Young American 21%4c 31%4c live poultry 34c.

Chicago

Cincinnati Cattle Market Reports Mixed Receipts

Cattle receipts total 1000 with market slow. calves steady with no quotation. Hog receipts 5000 with market steady and prices 10c, 26c. good packers and butchers at 20.25. Sheep receipts 50 and market steady with extra 12.50. Lambs steady with extras 17.50 to 18.00.

Cincinnati

Market Cattle And Hogs Mixed as Receipts Decline

Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice 16.25 16.75 and prime 14.50 16.00, common 13.00 14.50, veal calves 14.50 15.00. Sheep and lambs receipts light and market steady with prime wethers 13.00 13.50, good 11.50 12.50, lambs 10.00 15.75. Hogs receipts 17 double deck. market lower with prime heavy 20.00 20.95, mediums 20.00 20.95, heavy yorkers 20.00 20.95, light yorkers 19.00 19.90, pigs 19.00 19.25, roughs 17.00 18.50, stags 13.00 13.25.

Liberty bonds advance in New York trading

Liberty bond prices edge higher in New York on May 1 with 3144 at 98.72 up 0.04, First 4s at 95.90, First 414s at 96.00 up 0.08, Second 414s at 94.00 up 0.20, Third 414s at 95.34 up 0.10, and Fourth 414s at 94.20 up 0.24.

Liberty Bonds New York

Cincinnati Eggs and Live Poultry Prices Listed

Cincinnati market prices show produce eggs with firsts at 42 cents a dozen and various grades up to 44 cents. Live poultry rates are steady with fowls above six pounds at 33 cents per pound and smaller birds at 33 to 44 cents. springers at 60 cents, roosters 18 cents, turkeys and variations priced per size and condition.

Cincinnati

Toledo Grain Market Prices Listed for Corn Oats Barley and Seeds

Grain figures show corn No. 3 at 1.6614 dollars, oats standard white 0.75 dollars, barley No. 2 at 1.22 dollars. Clover seed cash 28.00, October 20.00, Timothy new cash and May 5.20, September 6.10, October 5.75, rye 1.07.

Toledo

Gem Shoe Store Ad Lists Shoes Under Prices

The Samese dress work shoe 4.50 now 3.75 a pair. Some sizes of broken pairs for boys rubber sole 2.65 while supplies last. Located at 22 W Union St. May 1.

GEM Shoe Store W. Union St

Ohio officials avoid May Day bombs by visual checks

State employees in Columbus Ohio postponed mailing package openings to state officials after packages were inspected by light and careful handling. The May Day threat prompted precautions as mail was examined before opening.

Womens Benefit Association of Maccabees Event

The Women s Benefit Association of Maccabees will give a dance Monday evening. Admission 25 cents. Location or further details unavailable.

Womens Benefit Association of Maccabees

Athens Grange Meeting and School Notes

Most Everything Athens Grange will meet Saturday at 2 P M in the O A Agriculture Building. Degrees to confer, large attendance urged. The Central School PTA meeting was postponed to Thursday May 8 due to rain. An OU YMC A supper at First M E Church featured Dean Chubb as toastmaster with Ellis and other speakers including two veterans from overseas. Emmet West of The Plains paid five dollars and costs after arraignment for profane language on a street car. Walter Josten, arraigned for intoxication, settled for five dollars and costs after pleading not guilty.

Athens Grange O. A. Agriculture Parent-Teacher Association of the Central School Ohio University M. E Dean Chubb Ellis Emmet the Plains Walter Josten

New School Band Formed at Atheni School

A new band has been organized at Atheni School largely from local grade students. It comprises twenty members with various instruments and will meet one hour weekly under the direction of Mr. McCormick.

Atheni School McCormick

Junior comedy Mr. Bob at Opera House

Athens High School presents the Junior comedy Mr. Bob at the Opera House Tuesday night. Ticket sales are brisk as enthusiasts seek admission. A thief broke into the ticket desk and stole fifty one tickets. new red cardboard tickets now replace white ones.

Bob Opera House Athens High School

Weather report notes frost impact on Ohio crops

The Ohio weekly weather and crop report for the week ending April 29 cites unseasonably low temperatures and frost on at least two mornings, with wet ground easing farm work. Wheat progresses well, but fruit futures suffer frost damage to peaches cherries plums apples pears and strawberries. Locally Troop One Athens Boy Scouts hold an evening meeting featuring War Scenes in France with the Chief, refreshments, and dues collection.

Ohio Athens

Private Dean Safe Arrival From St Nazaire

Mrs Clyde K Dean received a telegram from Newport News announcing the safe arrival of her husband Private Dean on the transport Aeolus from St Nazaire France.

Clyde K. Dean Newport News Private Dean Aeolus St. Nazaire France

Elks banquet programs showcase ornate design and speakers

Engraved programs for the Elks banquet highlight a front piece honoring Elks who served in the war. Speakers include Hon. I. M. Foster, Dr. Alston Ellis, Hon. J. P. Wood, Capt. J. B. Allen, Prof G. F. Morgan, Mayor E. Woodworth, Judge L. G. Woratell, Lieut Francis Fresbault, and R. D. Williams. The program lists a 59-name Elks service honor roll, while the Ladies of the MacCABees prepare the Odd Fellows temple for a dance next Monday.

Elks I. M. Foster Lst

Detective George Slavens Killed Amid Train Confrontation

Washington D. C. detective George Slavens of the B&O Railroad was killed by three soldiers yesterday after he attempted to remove them from a train. The incident occurred amid a disturbance on board the locomotive. The soldiers fled the scene and are being questioned by police.

George Slavens Washington D. H

Kirksville Student Coaches Osteopathy Team

George Crum Kaler of Kirksville is managing the baseball team for the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville while remaining a student there.

Kirksville Missouri Express George (Crum) Kaler American School of Osteopathy Crum

Paris May Day clashes injure soldiers and civilians

May 1 Paris reports show many soldiers and civilians injured during May Day anti government demonstrations. Disturbances began at Place de la Concorde and Place de la Republique with a crowd attempting to rush a military cordon on Rue Royale. Cavalry halted the surge after breaching the gendarme line.

Paris Place de la Concorde Place de la Republique Rue Royale Madeleine

Victory bond sales in the Fourth District total $225359000

Cleveland Ohio May 1 bond report shows fourth federal reserve district noon sales reaching 225 million 359 thousand dollars. Victory bond figures highlight strong public participation with notable involvement from local investors and institutions.

Cleveland, CO Federal Reserve District

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Dolmans, Coats Capes Georgette Biglow’s & Smith Preston Athens County Nelsonville the Cline Pharmacy Co BASE University of Akron Akron T. R. Biddle Jamie Laverty Wellston Miss Mae Johnson Mrs. E. V. Wolfe Frank LeRoy Camp Sherman M. Covert Mr. Covert Tomday's Market Pittsburg Livestock Murphy Buick Goodyear Athens County Buick Co Columus Macecabbees Odd Fellows Temple F. C. Stedman Co Dencer
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