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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1918

Page

5

Local social notes and visits across Athens area

Residents and guests visit Columbus Detroit Akron Portsmouth and Glouster. D A R chapter meets with election of officers. Child Welfare League discusses movement and summer meetings. various church and society groups hold afternoon gatherings and plans for May activities.

Athens Child’s Conservation League Guy Hewitt Morris Avenue Robert Lewis Lancaster Street Grimes Millfield

Glouster Mayoral Feud Spurs Court Action in City

In Glouster Ohio May 15 a mayoral candidate Will J Rice faced the corporation court. The next night Washington Tecumseh Taylor filed a suit against Henry Reynolds. The piece hints at lingering feuds tied to rivalries in the town’s politics and personal grudges.

Glouster Ohio Will J. Rice Corporation Court Washington Tecumseh Taylor Henry Reynolds Henry Washington Grove Graham Henry Shires Ohio Collieries Company Shires W. P. Rice Palos Jackson County

Athens News Briefs Include Court, Construction, and Wrestling

A report notes a disturbance leading to a warrant bond for peace and a mayoral remark about staying on the right side of the street. Vernon Brothers win the brickwork contract for a new dance hall and skating rink. Wrestling promoter Skinner awaits a bout with Thor Olson, offering thirty minutes with a finish if Athens proves worth it.

Washington Squire Jones Henry Bond Good Lord Wyatt Williams Vernon Brothers Athens Hugh Gormley Skinner Thor Olson Pride of

Local couple George Wagner and J Lucy Williams consult Hymen officials

George A. Wagner and J Lucy Williams of this city visit the county seat with Hymen representatives. The Messenger wishes the couple long life happiness and prosperity.

George A. Wagner J Lucy Williams Hymen

Japanese Wrestler Matsuda Responds to Local Bout Comment

Matty Matsuda, the Japanese wrestler who fought EB. F. Skinner in the opera house Friday night, sent a letter to the Messenger writer yesterday. The note addresses the recent bout and adds his perspective on the match and crowd reaction.

Matty Matsuda EB. F. Skinner Opera House

Wrestler Matsuda Seeks Next Championship Bout

Columbus writer M Matsuda declares plans to wrestle champion contender Mr. Skinner after receiving his belt back within a week. Matsuda claims 156 years of wrestling, cites past titles, and invites news write-ups and a potential challenge to Zybesco if booked.

Mr. Skinner Skinner Cincinnati Zybesco M. Matsuda East Main Street Columbus Ohio

Pearson's Big Carnival Returns for Week in City

The Pearson's Big Carnival stays through the week with all attractions in full swing. Special efforts will ensure the best show for attendees as management earns city confidence through steady conduct and good fellowship.

To Prevent Belching Try Slower Eating and Tablets

Advice on reducing belching by eating slowly and thoroughly chewing. If belching persists, take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper as directed.

Chamberlain's

Governor Cox Receives First Air Letter

Governor Cox received his first air letter sent by Allen Hawley president of the Aerial Club of America. The message traveled from New York to Washington by air yesterday and was carried to Columbus by train today.

Columbus, O Cox Allen Hawley The Aerial Club of America New York Washington Columbus

Cincinnati Market Summary May 16 Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cincinnati cattle receipts reach 2000 with slow market and shipper prices around 11.00 to 17.00 dollars. Calves bring 13.00 to 13.50. Hog receipts total 4770 with good choice packers and butchers at 17.35. Sheep receipts 550.

Cincinnati

Chicago Market Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago market data dated May 16 shows hog receipts at 20,000 with mixed and best at 16.75 to 17.25, rough heavy 15.80 to 16.30, light 16.90 to 17.46, and pigs 14.00 to 17.60. cattle receipts 12,000 with beeven 10.26 to 17.60 and cows and heifers 7.40 to 14.75. sheep receipts 12,000 native 12.75 to 16.15, western 13.60 to 17.85, ewes 12.00 to 16.00.

Chicago Ill

Market Report Odd Price Shifts For Butter Eggs

Butter steady and creamery fancy 46 47 cents, choice 44 45, good 42 48. Ohio rolls 80 with 381 cents. Eggs steady in Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby firsts 34 cents per dozen in western Ohio 34, West Virginia 34, southern 38.

Ohio Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Southern

Poultry Prices and Weights See Trading Range Shown

The list shows market quotes for live poultry with prices per pound including eyes firm firsts at 32 1-2 cents, firsts 31 1-2 cents, ordinary firsts 29 cents, seconds 28 1-2 cents, and various categories for fowls, roosters, broilers, fryers, and ducks. It gives weight classifications such as four pounds and over and under four pounds with respective prices, reflecting a snapshot of wholesale poultry pricing.

Market Closing Prices for Grains and Feeds

Toledo Ohio report lists cash corn at 1.62, oats 0.765, rye 2.95, clover 18.25, alsike 15.25, timothy 2.77 1 2, 4.47 1 2 for Sept, 4.12 1 2 for Oct, and 4.15 for Dec. Seven grain and forage futures and cash prices shown.

Toledo Timothy

Chicago Grain Market Report May Future Prices

Chicago market notes corn May at 1.27 3 4, July 1.41 7 8, oats May 0.764, June 0.718 4, July 0.663 4, pork May 42.00, July 42.15.

Chicago Ill

Chronic Constipation Advice and Chamberlain's Tablets

The piece explains constipation arises from low moisture in stool and suggests drinking water, eating raw fruit, and outdoor exercise. It warns against harsh laxatives and recommends mild remedies, noting Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and likely effective.

Austro German Union of Arms Set For 25 Year Treaty

In Berlin the German Chancellor Von Kuehlmann and Austrian officials Gratz Ruder and others arrive to negotiate the Union of Arms treaty. The pact covers political economic and military plans and will last twenty five years. The discussion follows a Kaiser Wilhelm Karl conference. Zurich reports the date May 16.

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