Local social notes and visits across counties and cities
A series of social items lists Mr A O Wolfe of Trimble, Mr Clifford Fulton, Mr C Walton, and Mrs Harry Mitchell with Charles, along with Mrs Nellie Rathburn and Mrs E J Ross. It notes travel for operations, college entries, visits by Miss Merle Danford, and family visits by Mr and Mrs Harvey. A WWI era bulletin mentions Harry L Russell of Battery B 136 Field Artillery ill in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry JL. Russell
B. 136 Field Artillery
France
Alonzo Russell
West State Street
Former Athens County Resident Dies in Iowa
Mrs. Mary L. Patterson Scott, 75, of Milo Iowa, died April 16 of heart trouble at her home. Born and raised in Athens County she married B. F. Scott and moved to Iowa years ago. She spent her final years in Milo leaving two children. She was aunt to Ed Patterson, the region's last remaining Patterson lineage member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Patterson Scott
Milo
Iowa
Scott
May term court docket lists 220 cases with 31 divorces
The May term docket shows 220 cases seated Monday morning with 31 divorce filings. Eleven divorce cases proceed to trial while others are paused due to dismissals or military service. Notable suits include the Joe B. Davis coal matter and a $15 000 affection suit by Mrs Tolliver vs Mrs McHaffey. Thomas E Warren ordered $50 temporary alimony to Gertrude Warren at the filing. He must pay $15 monthly until final hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Davis
Matt Tolliver
Lena McHaffey
Thomas E. Warren
Gertrude Warren
Cincinnati Produce Prices Reported for Fresh Poultry
Live Poultry steady in Cincinnati markets with fowls 33 1 3 to 33 4 cents per lb for 5 lbs and over 41 2 cents for ordinary firsts 41 cents for firsts 42 cents for prime firsts 42 cents per dozen eggs and a roosters at 18 cents per pound springers 60 cents per pound.
Liberty bonds and Midwestern livestock markets report
Liberty bonds quotes show 34s 98.70 first 4s 95.90 second 4s 94.30 first 414s 95.96 second 4s 94.40 third 41 4s 95.56 and fourth 4s 94.48. Cincinnati cattle receipts 1500 steady market with various prices. hogs up to 50 cents. Pittsburg cattle 60 loads steady with ranges for cattle veal sheep and hogs and assorted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bonds
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Toledo Grain Market Prices Move Through Day
Commodity prices listed include corn at 1.69 and 1.70 dollars, oats 0.73 and 0.74, clover seed cash 26.75 and Oct 19.80, timothy 5.20 cash and May 5.95 Sept 5.75 Oct, rye at 31.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Carbondale Postmaster Exam Set For June 14 At Athens
The Civil Service Commission will hold an examination on June 14 in Athens to certify candidates for the fourth class postmaster vacancy at Carbondale and other offices. Last year the Carbondale postmaster earned 304 dollars. Applicants must be 21 or older, with some states allowing age 18 for women. Residence within the post office territory is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Colession
Athens
Carbondale
New Speed Clock for Motor Boats Records Past Speeds
A device combined with a new clock for motor boats records current speed, historical speeds, and distance traveled. The system provides continuous speed readouts and a running total of distance, aiding navigation and performance evaluation.
Overseas Sailings Announced by War Department
Washington may 5 transport sailings were announced by the war department listing ships bound for New York from Brest Bordeaux and St Nazaire. The Great Northern carries elements of the 125th infantry plus support units under Brig Gen Smedberg. The Antonio Lopez sails with casual and medical detachments and infantry units. The P De Satrastegui lists field artillery and infantry detachments with convalescent units. The West Shore will include motor and ordnance convoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Great Northern
Brest
New York
125Th Infantry
Wm. R. Smedberg, Jr
68Rd Infantry Brigade
Antonio Lopez
Bordeauy
325Th Infantry
P. de Satrastegui
Bordeaux
321St Field Artillery
328Th Infantry
West Shore
Stnazaire
Discount Attracts Water Rent Payers
Payments on water rent are coming in rapidly. Consumers may save ten percent by paying on or before May 10. By the fourth day of collection nearly half of the total amount had been received.
Probe resumes in Ohio legislature probe of bribe transactions
The legislative probe committee in Columbus will renew its investigation this afternoon into alleged bribe transactions. Dr. Wallace Keeles and James Linten, lobbyists for chiropractors, will testify. Chairman Whittemore said these two men likely will be the last witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Legislative Probe Committee
The
General Assembly
Wallace Keeles
James Linten
Whittemore
Safety director bars Columbus socialist meeting
Safety Director Thacker ordered Police Chief Carter to prevent a Columbus socialists meeting set for tonight. Scott Nearing was listed as a speaker in the announced program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thacker
Carter
Scott Nearing
Bombing Terror Suspected After Found Package
A package resembling a bomb was found at 39 Broad Street in New York's financial district. Police inspector Eagan investigates amid fears of renewed postal bomb gang activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broad Street
Financial District
Eagan
Postal
Three More Bomb Packages Reach Jackson Figures
On May 5 three suspicious packages arrived at Jackson Mississippi officials including Governor Thomas G Bilbo Mayor Walter A Scott and Frederick Sullens editor of the Jackson News. Postal authorities feared the packages contained internal machines and examined them for danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Post Office
Thomas G. Bilbo
Walter A. Scott
Frederick Sullens
The
Jackson News
Treaty to be handed to Germans Wednesday
Paris May 5. It was learned this evening that plans call for handing the peace treaty to the Germans on Wednesday. First Police Flight New York May 5. New York’s aerial police were slated to make their inaugural flight today. Two planes would carry messages from Mayor Hylan to the mayor of Atlantic City, where the Pan American Nautic Congress is in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
New Aerial Police
Hylan
Atlantic City
Pan-American Aeronautic Congress
Four transports arrive in New York from war zones
The transports Santa Ana Alfonso XIII Cape Finistere and LaSavole reached New York today. The Cape Finistere is a German ship recently seized by the United States. A new kerosene torch for thawing coal in cars is reported to weld metals due to its heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santa Ana
Alfonso XIII
Cape Finistere
LaSavole
Local appointments set for state board of pharmacy and OSU trustee
Columbus Ohio May 5 Frank Trentman of Cincinnati was named by Governor Cox to a five year term on the state board of pharmacy succeeding Edward Vass Jr Also F E Pomerene of Coshocton was appointed for a seven year term as a trustee of Ohio State University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank Trentman
Cincinnati
Cox
State Board of Pharmacy
Edward Vass, Jr
F.ee. Pomerene
Coshocton
Ohio State University
County Commissioners Hold Light Forenoon Session
County commissioners met with few items of business aside from routine bill payments. A handful of road propositions were discussed but no major actions taken. They anticipated additional matters in the afternoon session.
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Hutchinson & Stickney
A. O. Wolfe of
Trimblee
Ciitford Fulton
C. Walton
Harry Mitchell
Charles
Barberton
Wood Pickering
Nellie Rathburn
Protestant Hospital
Esther
Christian Church
Nita Pugh
Glenroy
Ohio University
Howard Coe
Albany
Grant Hospital
E. J. Ross
Billie
Detroit
Mich
Ross
T. Haas
Pauline
Sam Sommer
Mabel G. Bonifield
Virgie W. Fulton
I’. S. Grones
Merle Danford
New Lexington
Anna Pickering
Masonic Temple
L. L. Magee
Marne Filmes Rellead Wood
Chateau Thierry
Argonne Forest
ST Mihiel
Cee Y. K. NF
Athens County
West
Willard
Willard Battery
Lostro’s
Nelsonville
Federal
HEA
HAUT
Cincinnati Produce
Carbondale P. O
Roger Tredwell
Tashkent
Turkishtan
State Department
Hans
Marie Tiffany
Jacques Glockner
Hibbard’s
N. Court ST
MUSIC
Eee Shop
Athens, Ohio
the Cline Pharmacy Co
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