Social News Notes From Athens Ohio and Area
Local residents return from travels while others plan visits and meetings. Mrs R Richards arrives home from Cincinnati. U C D Sewing Club meets at Sunny Side Drive Thursday at 2 PM. Mrs Harvey Wilson leaves for Columbus for ten days with her parents. District Deputy Mrs O G Jordan heads to New Lexington to start a Pythian Sister chapter. Mrs Andrew Murphy visits Logan with Fred Murphy in Cherrington hospital. Rev Dr George Walton King departs Newark after several days with Athens friends. Deborah Class and husbands plan a May 23 meeting at 7 30 PM in the Christian Church with 10 cent admission. Mrs C O Williamson and daughter return to New Haven after visiting Athens friends. Mrs Clayton Mansfield reports Mrs Mansfield remains in hospital in Chillicothe. First Sergeant F G Hart of Camp Sheridan arrives on leave and visits in Athens before returning to camp. Mrs Annie McClean returns from Kenton to West State Street for a few weeks before a Los Angeles trip. Ira A McDaniel, Ohio University 1913 alumnus, visiting campus before heading to Camp Gordon. Mrs Roger Jones and baby return from Martins Ferry after three weeks with her parents.
Glouster Miner Injured as Coal Falls at 267 Mine
Andrew Redish Hungarian miner at 267 mine of Ohio Collieries suffers multiple injuries after a coal fall. Doctors fear internal injuries may appear with time as two ribs broken and leg fractured are confirmed. Local events include travel festival and wrestling plans at Glouster.
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Glouster
Ohio
Andrew Redish
Crawford
Sharpsburg R D 2 May 22 Report
Local district update notes flourishing conditions at Sharpsburg R D 2 as of May 22 with positive outlook for crops and community affairs. The terse entry records ongoing prosperity and general growth in the rural district.
Local Notes From Bern Area Social Roundup
Residents share word on county commissioners limited to the north, attributed to male voters. C T Strode buys an Overland and is expected to travel far. Various visits: Burns and Brooks families in Nelsonville. Hanson and Bardin families in Chester Hill. Bardin and Harris relatives across town. Summaries of local visits and hospitalities from the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Federal
C. T. Strode
Henry Burns
George Brooks
Nelsonville
George H. Hanson
Hannah Bardin
Chester Hill
Frank Bardin
Maggie Harris
Stockport
Leonard Harris
Westerville
Elsie Glover
Evan Walters
Asa Dille
Gale Harris
George A. Harris
Bartlett
Clarence Craig
Earl Dickson
J. R. Edgerton
Lillian Bardin
Damage Suit Against City Not Ended Yet
Charles O Bleness as administrator of the estate of David E Thompson sues the City of Athens for 25000 over the death of Thompson. Trial proceedings halted April 15 1918 with a judge directing a verdict for the defense. A 114 page bill of exceptions awaits trial judge approval in the clerk of courts office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O'Bleness
David
Thompson
Athens
Mr. Thompson
Mauck
Germania Lodge Becomes Coil Lodge No 4 In Honor Of Rev B A Coil
The Germania Lodge Knights of Pythias changes its name to Coil Lodge No 4 for patriotic reasons. It honors Rev B A Coil of Marietta who died in Athens and who formerly served as grand chancellor of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prian Columbus
Germania Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Coil Lodge No. 4
B. A. Coil
Marietta
Athens
Ohio
Railroad presidents relieved by McAdoo appoints federal directors
Directors general announced all U S railroad presidents are relieved from active duty and federal directors will be appointed for each road. In many cases the president may be named federal director. Lucile Coombs and Grace Sheets visited Columbus to inspect a Chi Omega petition from Aloquins of Ohio State University.
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Washington
United States
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Lucile Coombs
Miss Grace Sheets
Columbus
Aloquins
Ohio State University
Chi Omega Fraternity
Record Swim Remark by Katherine Flaherty at Golden Gate
Miss Katherine Flaherty breaks girls Golden Gate crossing record in 29 minutes 30 seconds. Sea conditions rough with rocks and whirlpools, strong tide. Flaherty, seventeen, shows promise as a future American swimming star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Iss Flaherty
University Recital Promises Diverse Student Performances
Pupils of the Public Speaking Department at the University present a Thursday evening recital at 7:80 in Ewag Hall. The program features readings and musical selections including Reading A Few Bars in the Key of Q, Spring Song Mendelssohn, The Denominational Garden, The Christmas Play from Lovey Mary, The Swallows, Mary at the Sepulchre, The Light of Asia, and The Kleptomaniac. Cast includes Eunice Ann Jones, Alice Heegan, Marie Richter, Margaret Cameron, Oneta Norcross, Grace Sheets, Elizabeth Dolbear, Florence Parks, Ruth Goyings and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewag Hall
Clifton Carlisle Osborn
Mendelssohn
Josephine Wuebben
Lovey Mary
Alice Heegan
Cow
Occedenivehevester
Marie Richter
Mary
Margaret Cameron
Peggy Burton
Eunice Ann Jones
Valerie Chase Armsby
Oneta Norcross
Freda Dixon
Grace Sheets
Charles Dover
Elizabeth Dolbear
Bevans
Another Divorce Is Asked in Courts
Charles Glenn of Athens seeks a divorce from Beggie Glenn in common pleas court claiming a July 21 1907 marriage at Point Pleasant West Virginia and noted three plus years of wife abandonment with no children born. A separate case Everett Moore vs Harley Young to keep the peace shows Moore fears threats and harm. Young pleaded not guilty and was jailed on $500 bond with costs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Glenn
Athens
Common Pleas Court
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Beggie Glenn
O. W. Riley
Fairbanks Condition Reported About the Same
Indianapolis dispatch reports Charles W. Fairbanks in about the same condition this morning after a good night with a temporary weakness in the evening. The update came from United Press sources in Fairbanks' ongoing health coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Huntington Removed as Virginia Railway Co President
Washington May 22 W O Huntington of New York is removed by Director General McAdoo as president of the Virginia Railway Co for failure to follow the railroad administration order for maintenance and improvement J H Young of Norfolk Va appointed federal director of the road
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Washington
W. O. Huntington
New York
McAdoo
The
Virginia Railway Co
Railroad Administration
J. H. Young
Norfolk
Culp Prairie Boy Heads to War with Three Sons Ready
Mr Wmn F Culp proclaims three sons prepared for battle the Kaiser one in France one in Des Moines Iowa and one newly born to his daughter and son in law Ed Lands of Murray City. He has bought the grandson two pairs of khaki trousers. The speaker blames Russia’s abundance for troubles.
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Wmn. F. Culp
France
Des Moines
Iowa
Ed Lands
Murray City
Letters From Men In Service From Camp Sheridan to Mrs. Clara Thompson
Kenneth Pickering from Athens writes of packing and training at Camp Sheridan. He notes Red Star Day parade in Montgomery and a mounted unit celebration, a daring aviator display, and plans to send a photo. He mentions ten thousand men singing patriotic songs and a camp chaplaincy of sorts at the college of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Thompson
The
College of Music
Kenneth Pickering
Athens
Camp Sheridan
Chares Harrison
Charles Harrison
Montgomery
Joe
Dr. Thompson
Thank You Note From Washington Barracks Comfort Kit Sender
A letter dated May 19 1918 from Earnest Bidenstricker of Jacksonville Ohio thanks the Ladies of the Red Crows in Athens County for a Comfort Kit sent to Washington Barracks. He notes placement in Co D 29th Engineers Regiment with an engineering company and mentions candle usefulness in tents awaiting regimental supplies. He expresses sincere appreciation and signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Barracks
Washington, D. C
Red Crows
Athens County
Ohio
Uncle Bam
Co. D
29Th Engineers Regiment
Red Cross
Earnest Bidenstricker
Jacksonville, Ohio
Baltimore Markets Report Butter and Eggs Prices
Today's markets show butter varying by grade with creamery fancy at 45 46 and choice 43 44 while eggs trend easier with nearby firsts at 83c in Ohio region and 33c to 32c in West Virginia and Southern areas.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Southern
Egg Prices and Poultry Rates Reported
The market lists eggs in several grades with prime firsts at 30 1 2 cents and firsts at 29 1 2 cents. Ordinary firsts 27 1 2, seconds 27 cents. Live poultry prices show fowls four pounds and up at 25 cents, under four pounds at 26, broilers under two pounds at 46 60 cents, fryers two pounds and up at 80 cents, roosters 18 1 2 cents, ducks white three pounds and up at 20 cents, colored ducks and a turkey hens eight pounds and up at 22 cents.
Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts and Prices May 22
Cincinnati cattle market reports for May 22 show receipts of 650 cattle with unchanged shippers and calves selling $14.26 to $14.50. Hog receipts total 6210 with good choice packers and butchers at $17.75. Sheep receipts 170 with extras $12.25 to $12.60.
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Cincinnati
Hog and Cattle Receipts Report From Chicago Market
Chicago market notes show hog receipts 19 000 with mixed and butchers 17.20 to 17.96 and good heavy 17.25 to 17.76 while rough heavy stands 16.50 to 16.75 and light 17.45 to 17.96 cattle receipts reach 7000 and pigs quoted 14.76 to 17.60 in the day’s market report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Quantified Ohio Statement Reshaped Amid Billing Totals
An unclear state treasury entry shows numeric figures such as 29,000.29 and 1,008,48 68 with references to Ohio and individuals like Hailey and Rashier. The fragmentary text lacks coherent context or dates, presenting financial totals and names without verifiable actions or outcomes.
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State of Ohio
Athas
Hailey
Rashier
Livestock Market Prices and Receipts Various Figures
The report lists cattle and sheep categories with bid and asking ranges including Beeves at 10.50 to 17.60, Cows and Heifers 7.80 to 14.60, Stockers and Feeders 9.25 to 13.10, Calves 8.00 to 14.00, Sheep receipts 6000, Native 11.25 to 14.40, Western 12.00 to 14.75, Lambda 13.26 to 16.60, Western 18.75 to 16.76, Ewes 9.45 to 14.00.
Pittsburgh Market Notes Cattle and Hogs Steady
Pittsburg Pa May 22 cattle receipts light and market unchanged. Sheep and lambs mixed 10.50 to 12. Lambs 10 to 17.20 with spring lambs 15 to 20. Hogs receipts five cars prime heavy 18 to 18.40, mediums heavies and pigs 18.95 to 19, roughs 15 to 16.50, stags 12.5 to 13.00.
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Pittsburg
Commodity futures report from Chicago exchange
Chicago market update lists corn prices for May June July trading at 1.40 1-4 and 1.41 6-8 dollars, oats for May and July at 0.76 3-4 and 0.67 1-8 dollars, and pork for July at 42.26 dollars. Prices reflect standard contract months and quick snapshot of futures activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Commodity Prices Reported From Toledo Market?
Toledo market notes list corn at cash 1 55 rye cash 2 00 clover 18 26 oct 14 10 alsike 15 25 timothy 3 80 bept 4 40 ost 4 16 with various cash values and futures quotes.
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Toledo
Miss Lucile Coombs Joins Zanesville High Commercial
Miss Lucile Coombs accepts a position in the Zanesville High School Commercial department for the next academic year. She will teach commercial subjects and contribute to the school’s business program. Coombs previously worked in related fields and brings experience to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Coombs
Zanesville
Auto crash kills C E Garrison in Gravel Bank outing
C E Garrison, 21, of Parkersburg, died near Gravel Bank after his car overturned about midnight during a joy ride. Authorities say another young man and two girls accompanied him and allegedly attempted to drive to Parkersburg with liquor as the fuel.
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Marietta, O
C. E. Garrison
Parkersburg
Garrison
Advertiged Letters List with Unclaimed Messages
A list of advertised but unclaimed letters dated May 21 1918 includes Alma Bennett Earl H Boyd Mercedes Cumings Mrs Kate Line Denney Helen Z Duke Mr and Mrs R H Gibson Edith Hiser Frances Hibbard William Humphrey Herb Jergins Gladys M Johnson Edna Kaltenbach Mrs Milton McGill William McHenry Mrs R W McKay G M Maliksi D G Purdy Homer B Russell Lillian Wagner Claribel Ziegler. Recipients asked to claim promptly. unclaimed letters to be sent to Dead Letter Office on June 4 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Bennett
Earl H. Boyd
Mercedes Cumings
Kateline Denney
Helen Z. Duke
R. H. Gibson
Edith Hiser
Frances Hibbard
William Humphrey
Herb Jergins
Gladys M. Johnson
Edna Kaltenbach
Milton McGill
William McHenry
R. W. McKay
G. M. Maliksi
D. G. Purdy
Homer B. Russell
Lillian Wagner
Claribel Ziegler
Two Athens Men Wounded in Civil War Conflict
Fifty five years ago today Captain J. B. Allen and W. S. Baker were wounded at Vicksburg during a fort sortie. Baker was shot through the mouth and Allen through the arm, later amputated. Hand grenades and brutal bombardment marked the engagement, with over eighty soldiers killed before capitulation.
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J. B. Allen
Spence) Baker
Vicksburg
Mr. Baker
Col. Brooks
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Ality
Dr. R. Richards
H. & 8. Pogue Co
U. C. D. Sewing Club
C. W. Gullette
Sunnyside Drive
Harvey Wilson
North Congress Street
O. G. Jordan
New Lexington
Andrew Murphy
East State Street
Logan
Fred Murphy
Cherrington Hospital
George Walton King
Newark
N. J
East
Deborah
Christian Church
C. O. Williamson
New Haven, Conn
Jeffersonville
H. J. Brown
Clayton Mansfield
Dana Mansfield
Chillicothe
Mrs. Mansfield
F. G. Hart
Ala
M. Pierce
Will
Findlay
Annie McClean
W. State Street
Nelle McClean Steffen
Kenton, O
West State Street
Ira A. McDaniel
Ohio University
Goodyear Rubber Company
Akron
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Sam
Roger Jones
Baby
Martins Ferry
W. On
Glouster News
Messenger
Opera House
Lyman Howe
James Pico
Hocking Valley
Reese's
Upper Valley
Zybesco
Skinner
Matsuda
Olson
the Messenger
Original Theatre Tonight
Tom Mix
Murray City Opera House
Matty Matenda
This City
Eddie Bolo
John McCranor
Sharpsburg R. D
Coil Lodge
Katherine Flaherty
University
Ee A Ne
Ny Alice Ottoman
Preston Ashley
Florence Parks
Katie
Fairbanks
Russia
Baltimore Produce
Cincinnati Produce
Union Stock Market
White Oxfords
Hutchinson & Stickney
Coolville
EB National Bank of Business
State of
Federal Renards Bank
Banka
Banke
Bas Omatic
Dia Gee
Aga
ARTE
C. "Faylor
Chicago Grain Market
Toledo Grain Market
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