Social News From Athens and Nearby Areas
Social notes from Athens Ohio mention Dr John Sprague in Columbus on business and Mrs J S Myers traveling to Greenville for her mother's illness. Several residents visit relatives in Albany Cincinnati Columbus Montgomery and Cleveland as parties gather for church meetings and social events. An April birth announced for Jean Elizabeth Goldsworthy in Cleveland is noted along with local ties to Ohio University and a banking job for Mr Goldsworthy.
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John Sprague
Columbus
F. E. Hunsicker
Athens
Amesville
G. O. Linscott
Hunsicker
Canaanville
A. P. Linscott
Jean Elizabeth
John Goldsworthy
Cleveland
Goldsworthy
Ohio University
Simplicity in the program shines through luncheon service
The article notes the simple effectiveness of the program carried out during a luncheon. It highlights the quiet efficiency of the event and the role of the midday meal in its execution.
May Day Club Dinner Honors Mrs C O Moore
Mrs Moore hosted the May Day Club at her North Congress Street home in a third annual celebration. Guests included Dr and Mrs B R Le Roy and other couples. evening featured cards and charades after dinner and an appeal to buy War Savings Stamps.
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C. O. Moore
North Congress Sweet
B. R. le Roy
W. B. Moler
W. E. Peters
J. A. Holmes
Athens County 10 Send Party to Camp Sherman Visit
A Athens Chamber of Commerce organized field trip to Camp Sherman aims to boost morale training for soldiers. Secretary Leopold says Captain Netts will guide tours of camp facilities, with meals and transport costs detailed and a May 9 departure from Athens station.
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Athens County
Glenn
Athens
Camp Sherman
Sherman
Chamber of Commerce
Leopold
Netts
Surprise birthday party for Mr Horn celebrated at home
Mrs. C. H. Horn hosted a planned surprise last evening for Mr. Horns birthday anniversary inviting fourteen neighbors. Guests brought ten cent toys as gifts and enjoyed unwrapping them, games, and a served collation at the Horn residence alongside M. M. Kerr C. H. Harris J. B. Swanson C. M. Gill Oscar Bingman Roy Hinchman and B. L. Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Horn
J. B. Swanson
C. M. Gill
Oscar Bingman
Roy Hinchman
B. L. Horn
Higley Study Circle closes year with social gathering
Higley Study Circle held its last meeting of the year at Mrs. Hull Foster Jr.’s West Union street home. Members formed groups by birth representing the four seasons and heard readings by Mrs. R. G. Webber and Mrs. J. J. Richardson.
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Higley
Hull Foster Jr
West Union Street
J. R. Harvey
B. L. Hooper
Foster Home
Foster
W. L
Divorce and court actions wrap February term in common pleas
Common pleas court finished the February term with nine cases. Kiva Goins obtained a divorce from Arthur Goins. Lucy Mosley’s suit was dismissed. Lewis Davis et al to plead in five days. Roach estate real estate sale order amended. McNail divorce dismissed. Fleming v Bush case decreed and real estate to be sold. county recorder awarded 1650 for deputy hire. Hisylvania Coal Company vs Ellis Lewis awarded 2149.52. Pinkerton suit demurrer. grand jury meets May 6 and petit jury May 13.
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Common Pleas Court
Kiva B. Goins
Arthur E. Goins
Athens
William K. Goins
Freda Margaret Goins
Arthur
Eva
Lucy Mosley
John T. Mosley
Lewis Davis Et al
B. F. Richards
R. W. Roach
Orr W. Roach
Charles C. McNail
Zulah BE. McNail
George L. Fleming
Hugh Bush
Ellis A. Lewis
Hisylvania Coal Company
John Sharp
Warren J. Pinkerton
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Ohio Mining Company faces switch dispute at Jacksonville
Glouster Ohio May 2 The Ohio Mining Company new works at Jacksonville face trouble as K and M Ry refuses to install a switch hindering car supply. The issue delays development and affects Jacksonville. Also reports of minor frost damage to fruit blossoms and mining labor tensions in Millfield. The Messenger notes praise for upcoming shows and criticizes pro German sentiment.
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Glouster
Ohio Mining Company
Jacksonville
O. K
N. D. Montserrat
Stoecklein
Wheat Progress Report
Washington May 1 winter wheat shows good progress across the country with favorable conditions in Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and the Ohio Valley. California and parts of Washington and Oregon need rain as heading is short in those areas according to the national weather and crop bulletin.
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Washington
California
Regon
National Weather and Crop Bulletin Today
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
M‘se*ouri
Ohio Valley
Government sets three month hides and skins prices
Washington May 1 The war industries board fixed prices the government will pay for hides and skins for the next three months. The schedule includes 1500 prices and is set above prevailing market levels but deemed reasonable by the board.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Fewer Saloons in Chicago After License Deadline
Chicago reports about 1000 fewer saloons than last year as the license period ends. Authorities say about 6000 saloons remain open instead of 8000, with Sunday closing, high prices, and enlistment reducing patronage cited as factors.
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Chicago
Remaking of a Nation shown for Camp Sherman crowd
The feature photo play depicts drafted men at Camp Sherman learning to become fighting men. Shown to Athens Nelsonville Glouster and Murray City residents under federal supervision, the film illustrates camp life and the making of soldiers with brawn and brains. Two officers and four privates will be detailed to the auditor-
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Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Murray City
United States
Film on making a soldier shown for Athens county unit
The presentation under Captain Montgomery covers the army camp and its daily work. It follows the drafted man from arrival to becoming a capable fighter, with tours of the commissary bakery and cold storage, drills, entertainment, and recreation. The film titled The Remaking of a Nation is touring the country after a Washington preview. Buy War Savings Stamps.
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Iams
Athens County
Montgomery
Washington
United States
War Savings Stampr
Letters From Men Im Service at Camp Laurel and Camp Kelly
War era letters express thanks for Red Cross Comfort Kit and note weight gain at Camp Kelly Texas. Private C H McCarty thanks the Red Cross from Camp Laurel Maryland. Alexander writes home from Camp Kelly describing San Antonio, mass airplane activity, casualties nearby, and Allied momentum against the Kaiser.
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Red Cross Society
C. H. McCarty
Camp Laurel
Army Letters Speak of Y M C A and Red Cross Aid
A 1918 letter from Private Joe O Edleman at Fort Scott California describes camp life in World War I. He thanks the Athens County Red Cross for a comfort kit and mentions reading Athens Messengers. He notes rifle drill and hopes for future letters from Athens friends.
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Attorney Worstell
Athens County Red Cross
Red Cross
Athens
John Overmeyer
Pvt
Joe O
Edleman
Presidio of
San Francisco
Ft. Scott, Calif
British Chie Praises Forge For Their Work
General Haig praised the second army and several divisions for resolute courage as enemy efforts to break British resistance were deemed likely to fail. Units singled out included the 19th Division and the 9th 12th 25th 21st 49th and 21aet.
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London
Haig
War Department confirms death of Lieut Ingersoll in France
Lieut Clayton F Ingersoll age 22 was killed yesterday during a practice flight at a French airfield per a War Department message to his father in Rockford Illinois. A second message urged citizens to buy Liberty Bonds to support the government instead of letting Germany seize wealth.
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Rockford
Clayton F. Ingersoll
War Department
Registered Percheron Stallion to Visit Jerseyville and Baker Settlement
Five year old black Percheron stallion registered 99739 with both sire and dam imported. Weight 1850 pounds. Breeding schedule includes Jerseyville every Tuesday starting May 7 and Baker Settlement every Thursday starting May 9. Stud fee 10 dollars for mares bred at his barn and 12 dollars for standing mares with colt guarantee. A graduate from Graham Scientific Breeding School will be present May 9 and 10 to examine breeding and barren mares at Hooper’s expense.
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My Barn
Graham Scientific Breeding School
Kansas City
Harry
Hooper
Athens
R. D
Chicago Markets Report May 2 Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago markets show hog receipts 36 000 with dull mixed tone and wholesale ranges for heavy and light hogs. Cattle receipts 15 000 with weak market. beeves cows and helpers stockers and calves listed with price ranges. Sheep receipts 12 000 with market unchanged.
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Chicago
Market Reports From Cincinnati May Day Cattle and Hogs
Cincinnati stock market bulletin shows cattle receipts 839 with calves at 13.00 to 13.25 per head and hogs receipts 4502 with good packers and butchers at 17.20. Sheep receipts include extras from 11.00 to 11.75 and lambs from 15.50 to 16.75.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg Market Report Cattle and Hogs Steady
Pittsburg on May 2 reports light cattle receipts and light sheep and lamb receipts with market unchanged. Hog prices show pigs 18.00 to 18.20, sows 16.50 to 16.25, and stags 13.00 to 18.25.
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Pittsburg
Market quotes from Toledo cash grain and hay prices
Toledo reports closing prices for wheat cash 2.20 corn cash 1.60 oats cash 0.80 rye cash 2.50. Clover 18.40 with October 14.55 Tim othy 3.80 September 4.47 1 2. Prices reflect recent trading in grain and hay markets.
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Toledo
Timothy
Chicago Grain Market Report May Prices
Chicago May grain prices list corn at 1.2738, oats at 0.7718 and 0.69 for July, May wheat at 45.20. The brief figures reflect futures quotes for May and July contracts in the Chicago market.
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Chicago
Trotsky Missing From City Auction Lot Sale
A fragment notes the disappearance of Trotsky from the auction lot area, with authorities investigating the unusual removal and seeking eyewitnesses and records from the sale site.
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E. H. Curtis
Marietta
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Anti Saloon League
H. M. Taylor
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Alex Westfall
Janet Vore
Ala
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Guards
John Spitzer
Chauncey
John Smith
Evan Hamilton
Maple Street
Threse Hass
Miss Hass
Sam Sommer
James Knox
Indianapolis
Dry League of Ohio
K. T. McKinstry
Atlanta, Ga
Harry McKinstry
Flint Michigan
J. J. Evans
T. E. Warren
New Plymouth
Frank Pixley
Pixley
New York City
Martzolff
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Fanny Minear
C. B. Humphrey
W. F. McFarland
W. H. Brown
Arthur Hunter
Mr. Archer Brown
Cora Brown
Hunter
Sallie Hunter
Springfield
Mrs. Moore
Opera House
W. A. Pride
Gladys Hulette
Fox
Bill Gibbs
Joe McAllister
Bill
Millfield
Poston
War Chest
Pastime
France
August Belmont
William Herschell
The
Indianapolis News
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Messenger
America
Kaiser Bill
Stein-Bloch
Michaels Stern
Styleplus
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Vellpituies
Wil
Edward Howard
Grosvenor
Alexander
Camp Kelly
Texas
Tam O. K
San Antonio
Alexander EB
Howard
CHIE
FORGE
Hahjours
Jerseyville
WII! Brown's
Baker Settlement
Cincinnati Cattle Market
Toledo Grain Market
Trotsky
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