Social notes from Athens and nearby communities
A social column lists visitors and guests across Columbus Athens Nelsonville Logan Chillicothe Blanchester Loveland and surrounding areas. Individuals include H UW and James Ginnan visiting Columbus. Miss Clara Bowser Logan visiting her sister Ida Bowser. Lt. Curtis Goddard from Camp Sheridan. Suzanne Morrison born May first to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrison. many extended family visits and weekend trips to Camp Sherman Springfield Kelso and Muncie Indiana.
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Suzanne
Robert Morrison
Morrison
Florence Perfect
Ohio University
Annual Meet of "Commercers" on Tuesday Eve
The Athens Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting and smoker at the organization headquarters next Tuesday evening at seven. Members should attend to participate in officer selection and help steer war work. A few cabbage leaf cigars await attendees. referendums for officer nominations are due Monday by five o'clock.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Notables on Program of Ohio Sunday School Meeting
Nine states and sixty cities are represented on the program announced for the Ohio Sunday School convention at Springfield May 28 29 30 and 31. Speakers include national figures from Massachusetts and Washington such as Senator Lawrence Y Sherman Fred Croxton Frank L Brown Walter S Athearn R A Waite Emma Lemen and Maude Junkin Baldwin.
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Springfield
Massachusetts
Washington
United State
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Lno
Fred ©. Croxton
Ohio
Frank L. Brown
New York
The
World Sunday School Association
Walter S. Athearn
Boston University
R. A. Waite
Chicago
International Sunday School Association
Emma Lemen
Indianapolis
Indiana
Maude Junkin Baldwin
Labor Policy To Shape War Effort Under Frankfurter
President Wilson assigns Felix Frankfurter the task of crafting a national labor policy for the war. He becomes labor administrator under Secretary Wilson and will coordinate all labor adjustment bodies in the government. Frankfurter returns from England's study of wartime labor conditions.
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Washington
Wilson
Felix Frankfurter
New York
Frankfurter
England
First War Currency Will Appear In July
Washington May 10 Designed for the nations wartime currency Federal reserve bank notes of one dollar and a two dollar denomination today were approved by the Treasury and will enter general circulation about July 4 A note of the war period is on the reverse side of the two dollar note featuring one of the newest battleships The face of the two dollar note bears Thomas Jefferson and the one dollar note bears George Washington
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Local Wrestler Skinner Fights Matty Matsu to Fifty Fifty Draw
In Glouster Ohio last night H F Skinner met Matty Matsu the Jap demon in a closely fought wrestling bout at the opera house. The first fall went to Skinner in 25 minutes and the second to Matsu da in 26 minutes. No fall in the deciding session as time ran out. Preliminaries included Gale and Lucas drawing, Andrews defeating Higgins in five minutes, Morgan losing to Freshley, and a lively three round boxing bout between Skeets McAllister and Frank McCranor with no decision. The Athens Ladies Band impressed the crowd and Bill Gibbs was absent. The article notes local events and hospital visit for William James Jr attacked by blood poisoning, plus upcoming others shows and scout meeting.
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Glouster
Ohio
Hell Gate
Golden Gate
Great Lakes
Gulf
H. F. Skinner
Matty Matsuda
Opera House
Skinner
Holda
Calamus
Norfolk
Matsuda
Gale
Lucas
O. U
Alfred Andrews
Higgins
Dennis
Altho
Andrews
Morgan
Freshley
Skeets” McAllister
Frank McCranor
Skeets
Fitzsimmons
Athens
Bill Gibbs
C. B E. Handley
Bill
Pope Urges Prayer for End of War on St Peter's Day
Rome May 9 Pope Benedict issues a world wide appeal urging a special prayer for the cessation of war evils during mass on St Peter's day June 29 He notes four years of European conflagration and ongoing violence with no relief from suffering advancing.
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Rome
St. Peter's
Pope Benedict
Europe
Senate Delays Vote on Suffrage Resolution
Washington May 9 Senate defers action on the house resolution for an equal suffrage amendment as a canvass shows supporters fall two short of the required two-thirds.
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Senate
Washington
House
Card of Thanks for Flowers After Brother's Death
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after our brother's death and for the many floral offerings. My, and Mrs, J. Flowers.
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J. Flowers
Soldier Seana O'Hara Who Fought With Courage
In the British War Office record he is listed as Sergeant O Hara R F C though Seana O Hara is a Japanese national. He served with the British air forces in the early war days and took part in numerous aerial battles. He has been wounded six times and earned decorations including the Honor and the Military Medal.
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British War Office
O'Hara
R. F.C
Seana O’hara
Avery
Night scout training for 83rd division at Camp Sherman
Observation and night scouting for the 83rd division begins next week at Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio. 320th Infantry under Lieut R B Heinzen will lead a night over the top drill to probe enemy trenches and report back. Training continues until the division sails overseas with intelligence reports reviewed by Major General Glenn. 10 000 testimonials tout Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children remain a popular remedy at druggists.
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Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
83Rd Division
320Th Infantry
R. B. Heinzen
Can
83Rd
Western Pennsylvania
Glenn
88Rd
Mother Gray
National Life Insurance Agent Seeks Casualty Manager
Classified notice from National Life Insurance Company seeking a man to write policies and adjust claims on a commission basis. C H Boyer, Casualty Department Manager, Chicago address listed. Also tomato plant dealer John Gleason advertises several tomato varieties near Gleason's Monumental Works on West Washington Street.
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Accident and Health Department
C. H. Boyer
Casualty Department
National Life Insurance Company
The
U. S. of A
S. LaSalle St
Chicago
John Gleason
Gleason
W. Washington
Cincinnati Produce Markets Report
Today's markets show eggs steady with prime firsts at 32c a dozen and higher grades ranging up to 44c. Dairy items list rolls and firsts at varying prices, while live poultry remains firm with fowls and fryers priced per size, and turkeys around 22c per pound.
Market report on butter and bees price quotes
Butter firm with creamery fancy 46 47 cents and choice 44 46 cents. Good 42 480 per unit. Ohio roll 80 31 cents, West Virginia rolls 30 31 cents, store packed 80 cents. Bees steady with Western Ohio 84 cents, West Virginia 34 cents, southern 33 cents.
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Ohio
Virginia
Southern
Market Prices for Hay and Straw Reported
On May 10 prices for timothy baled No. 1 at 22 dollars and No. 2 at 22.80 dollars, light mixed No. 1 at 21 dollars, clover No. 1 at 23 dollars, clover No. 2 at 21 dollars, and straw at 11 dollars were listed.
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Timothy
Chicago Livestock Receipts and Prices May 11 Market Update
Hogs receipts 1500 mixed and butchers quoted 17.0 to 18.10, good heavy 17.60 to 17.95, rough heavy 16.60 to 16.95, light 17.50 to 18.10, pigs 14.26 to 17.25. Cattle receipts 1500 market weak, stockers and feeders 8.90 to 12.75. Sheep receipts 2000 market weak, natives 13.00 to 16.50, western 15.75 to 20.80, ewes 12.50 to 16.60.
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Chicago
Ill
Western
Ewes
Cattle and Hog Markets Steady in Cincinnati Trade
May 11 cattle receipts total 435 with shippers unchanged and calves bringing 13.50 to 13.75. Hog receipts around 2260 with good to choice packers and butchers steady. Sheep and lambs receipts light with no change in prices.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg Cattle Market Steady Veal Calves Move
Pittsburg May 11 cattle market unchanged with veal calves at 14.50 to 15.00. Sheep and lambs steady. Hogs slow with Prime Heavy 18.25 to 18.40, heavies and lights 18.85 to 18.90, pigs 18.50 to 18.75, roughs 15.50 to 16.25, stays 13.00 to 13.25.
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Pittsburg
Market Snapshot From Toledo on May 11
Closing prices list cash wheat at 2.20 dollars per bushel, corn 1.55, oats 0.765, rye 2.15. For hay and grains, clover 18.25 dollars, Oct at 14.97 1 2, alsike 15.25, timothy 3.77 1 2 with Sept 4.47 1 2 and Oct 4.15.
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Toledo
Timothy
Market bids for grains and pork in Chicago May session
Chicago reports corn May price 1.275 48 to July 1.4214. Oats May 12 84, June 70, July 65 18. Pork May 44.70, July 46.15.
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Chicago
Ill
Mother's Day Meeting in City Hall by Class Six
Class Six members receive notice of a Mother's Day program to be held tomorrow at City Hall. Officers and teachers planned an event with men invited to bring their mothers. Proceeds from Mothers Day collection will go to the Red Cross as a memorial to mothers.
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The
Red Cross
Soldiers Exempt From Suits of Taxes
County tax officials were informed by the State Tax Commission that no legal proceedings may be used to collect taxes from men in military service. Soldiers and sailors are protected, receiving six months after discharge to settle affairs, though interest at five per cent accrues from due dates.
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State Tax Commission
Kaiser’s Next Move Feared: India or Caspian Route?
A San Francisco dispatch speculates on German strategy in World War I, questioning potential invasions via the Caspian region or India as a method to strike at Britain. It notes German intrigue in Russia, fears of uprisings among Hindus, and Allied countermeasures against a Middle Asia invasion.
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San Francisco
Cal
England
Caspian Sea
Ghanistan
India
Russia
Great Britain
Hermanpowers
Mainain
Develoents
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Mr. H. UW. Nice
Columbus
James Ginnan
P. G. Thompson
Nelsonville
E. B. Young
Lloyd T. Dailey
Albany
Clara Bowser
Logan
Ida Bowser
Lorena Hartley
Albert Simmons
Clarence Laughlin
Corda Laughlin
Atty
Mrs. W. E. Peters
Muncie, Ind
Mr. Peters
Florence Ireton
Blanchester
Miss Johnson
Loveland
J. T. Merwin
Hull Foster Jr
Ashland, Ky
J. B. Dickinson
B. R. LeRoy Jr
B. R. Ill
Jackson
B. R. LeRoy Sr
Margaret Arick
McArthur
H. T. Lee
Clarence Roach
M. B. Banks
Eugene Banks
Helen McKay
Fred Lemley
Loretta Belle
Millfield
Mrs
Garfield Grimes
Athens Council
D. of A
Geraldine Parrett
Loudenville
Fort Thomas
Betty Baker
Zanesville
College Friends
Masonic Temple
W. James C. Hartley
Portsmouth
Red Cross Raining School For Nurses
John Hartley
A. E. Algeo
James Algeo
L. D. Algeo
D. E. Marquis
Ambrose Wade Jr
Camp Sevier
Greenville
South Carolina
Aviation
Signal Corps
BD. R. Richards
Southwest
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
W. S. Foutch
Lee Stewart Roach
Timmins
Foutch
William Logan
Curtis C. Goddard
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Bartlett
Lieut. Goddard
Camp Stanley
Leon Springs
Third Officers Training School
Miss Hewitt
M. E. Church
Asylumn Grounds
Eva Mills
Mary Elizabeth Mansfield
Dorothy Wetzell
Beatrice Bennett
Virginia Wood
Mary Cary
Mary Shaffer
Vinnie Carter
Theodora Junod
Christine Dailey
Amy Morgan
Doris Heron
Amy Josephine Parker
Leatrice Kinsel
Inez Griffeth
Miss Kisling
Kaiser
Ohio S
United Press
Glouster News
Messenger
Jacksonville
William James
Wiliam, Jr
Grant Hospital
Crawford
Uncle Sam
Oakdale
Opera Honge
Call of the East
Presbyterian Church
T. R. Biddle
County Thrift Stamp Organization
Boche Fliers
Sergeant O’hara
Ohi
Onde
Tomitaie
Lostro Auto Sales CO
Baltimore Produce
Union Stock Market
Cincinnati! Cattle Market
Toledo Grain Market
Chicago Grain Market
American Laundry and Ory Gleaning Company
Pierce
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