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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1919

Page

3

East End P T A Meeting Set Tomorrow

Nelsonville area East End Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday afternoon at the East End building. A large membership is urged to attend.

East End

Girl Scouts Plan County Fair Social at Christian Church

Girl Scouts of Troop 1 host a county fair social in the church social rooms Friday evening May 9. Admission is 5 cents. Bring extra pennies to enjoy all side shows.

Girl Scouts The Christian Church

Scarlet and Gray annual honors fallen graduates in service

Nelsonville high school prepares its Scarlet and Gray yearbook for closing week honoring six graduates who died in the recent war. The issue includes seniors and class group photos, senior writings, poems, history, and portraits with extra copies by order only.

Nelsonville Cable Gibson Supt. Feree

Famine Relief Appeal From New York Unfolds

A frantic appeal from New York headquarters urges aid for famine struck India. Proceeds from the sale of old silver caster can delabra and teapot stored in a dusty attic will support Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Cornwell Methodist Episcopal Church New York India

Local residents visit relatives as others travel for family events

The note lists several Athens area residents and relatives visiting or traveling. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Moore of Orange California visit the former's son Frank Moore and family for an extended stay. Will Betts of Cleveland comes for a few days after his mother's death. Various locals attend visits in Columbus, Dallas, Magnetic Springs, and nearby towns.

D. F. Moore Orange Cal Frank Moore Athens Carl Duncan F. G. Cooley Magnetic Springs Charles Preston Jane Columbus Elizabeth Kaelin R. R. Stalter Bob Ti Rosser Hattie Cooley Columbua Henry Lancaster Dallas Tex

Commission Resigns After Short Tenure

The Civil Service Commission appointed by Mayor Wells on Wednesday has resigned. Members Hyler Steinrod J L Jack and Charles Kontner comprised the panel.

Civil Service Commission Wells Hyler Steinrod J. L. Jack Charles Kontner

Mrs Farrow Hosts Pythian Sisters Chiefs Social

Mrs Rose Farrow entertained the past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters last evening with an elegant lunch. Guests included Mesdames Robert Eddy Bertha Bateman R A White Eli Johnson E T Spray Dollie King and Misses Bertha Howard Louise Pearce assisted by Miss Emma Burdette.

Rose Farrow Pythian Sisters Emma Burdette Mesdames Robert Eddy Bertha Bateman R. A. White Eli Johnson E. T. Spray Dollie King Bertha Howard Louise Pearce

Bond Sale Lagging In Nelsonville Voters Question Delay

Citizens in Nelsonville confront a lagging bond sale as officials seek funding for local projects. Residents weigh options and potential tax implications while awaiting progress updates from city leaders.

Nelsonville

Victory bond drive urged to avoid failure in Nelsonville

In a dire appeal four days remain to complete the Victory bond effort in Nelsonville. The city risks falling short unless residents buy bonds now. Mrs. Simon Lovett visits Monday with her daughters Mrs. Spray and Mrs. Lovett. A Saturday sale by West End school ladies at Floyd Vare's ice cream parlor on the Square promotes snacks.

Nelsonville West End Floyd Vare

Memorial for Margaret J Knipe and family ties

Margaret J Knipe born March 13 1857 died May 4 1919 aged 62 years 1 month 26 days. She married Thomas Hartley July 11 1880 and had seven children. Survived by husband seven children seventeen grandchildren two brothers Enos of Groveport and William of Lancaster. Joined Bible Christian Church Haydenville O. burial prayer and verse. Also classified notice: room for rent at 118 West Washington St with private entrance and conveniences.

Margaret Jane Knipe Thomas Hartley William France Oscar Isaac Nelsonville Henry Columbus Mary Burt Lancaster Bertha Skiver Mandy Forrest Home Enos Knipe Groveport William Knipe Bible Christian Church of Haydenville

Nelsonville Cottage and Dwelling Ads by John E. Zeller

Classifieds advertise real estate by John E. Zeller in Nelsonville Ohio. Listings include a six room cottage on Walnut street with gas electricity and water, a five room cottage with basement and fruit trees near the Public Square, and a six room dwelling on Fairview Street on two lots. Prices stated as reasonable or right.

Walnut Street John E. Zeller Nelsonville Ohio Public Square Fairview Street

Plant Sale Includes Cabbage and Mango Varieties

Mrs J W Scott offers cabbage and mango plants beside tomato stock at 73 E Franklin St. Also advertised is feather bed conversion into a two sided mattress with delivery by Bell 666 and Home 128, Bell Mattress Works at 394 Chestnut St Nelsonville.

J. W. Scott E. Franklin St Bell Bell Mattress Works Chestnut St Nelsonville

Allies plan quick peace terms with Austria Hungary and others

Paris reports the Big Four push for rapid settlement of postwar treaties. Austrian and Hungarian delegates may attend at St Germain to draft terms with the same rules as Germany. Bulgarian and Turkish pleni pot entiaries have not yet been arranged. The United States, not at war with Bulgaria or Turkey, backs applying the same principles to all pacts.

Paris Austria Hungary Bulgaria Turkey St. Germain Versailles United States Buaria

Ohio Senate to Act on Robinson utility protection bill

Ohio lawmakers moved to shield the public from rate hikes by reversing the burden of proof. The house passed the Robinson bill 76 to 7, requiring utilities to publish new rates 30 days before taking effect and placing proof on the utility. An amendment by Rep Myers allows home rule cities to set telephone rates.

Columbus Ohio Senate House Utilities Commission Myers Cuyahoga County

Two by Lions Must Be Raised in Three Days

Washington May Victory Loan campaigners say the fifth drive needs 2 billion dollars in three days to succeed. War loan directors urge committees to meet allotments and push for a large surplus to balance deficits in regions that will fall short.

Washington, May

Night sessions ordered for Halderman perjury trial

Toledo Ohio May 8 Night sessions announced for the Halderman Fremont attorney trial in federal court now on its fourth day Judge Westenhaver may hold a Sunday session to allow departure for Youngstown on May 14 The prosecution may not complete its case before Friday.

Toledo Halderman Fremont Westenhaver Youngstown

Wedding Permits Issued to Florence Delcontina and Eva Hayden

Florence Delcontina age 63 and Eva Hayden age 39, both of Glouster, have been issued marriage licenses. The couple plans a formal ceremony in the near future.

Florence Delcontina Eva Hayden Glouster

Cincinnati Markets Report From Today’s Exchanges

Cincinnati produce prices show firm firsts at 42 1 2 cents per dozen and steady live poultry with fowls and roosters priced. Cattle receipts around 500 with a weak, low tendency. hogs at 21.00 for good type packers. sheep and lambs steady to higher in limited runs. Corn No 8 at 1.69. barley No 2 at 1.24. various seeds and grains listed with futures notes.

Pittsburg Livestock Prices and Market Report

Cattle receipts light with a steady market. Choice cattle $16.25 to $16.75, prime $14.50 to $14.75, common $13.00 to $14.50, veal calves $15.00 to $16.00. Sheep and lambs receipts fair. prime wethers $12.50 to $13.00, good $11.00 to $12.00, good mixed $8.00 to $10.00. hogs active with prime heavy and mediums $21.50 to $21.60, light workers $20.20 to $20.50, pigs $18.00 to $18.75, stags $13.50 to $14.00.

Cincinnati Pittsburg

Chicago Produce Market Prices Snapshot

Butter-creamery and other dairy items list units and standards with quoted prices. Siges ordinaries show fractions and cents. Cheese Twins and young American varieties listed with small price figures.

Chicago

Market Prices for Grains and Forage May 7

Consumers pay producers and retailers prices for timothy clover and mixed hay along with oats and rye straw. Notable tags include No 1 timothy baled 42 to 43 dollars and standard 41 to 42, with straw at 12 to 18 dollars and multiple clover classes listed.

Liberty bond quotations from New York market report

Liberty bond quotations show 314s at 98.64 up .04, First 4s at 95.80, Second 4s at 94.26 down .04, First 414s at 95.90 up 19, Second 414s at 94.28 down .04, Third 4144s at 95.38 down .08, Fourth 44s at 94.30 down .04.

Liberty Bonds New York May Liberty Bond

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