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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
5
Local Social News Highlights Islands and Visits
Miss Beatrice Mantz travels to Zanesville for Decoration Day. Mr and Mrs 8 J Smith and their children visit Pratts Fork hosts. Mrs R J Studer to Wells ton to sing at high school commencement. Corporal Earl K Pough reports arrival in Boston from overseas. The Huff family to Chillicothe for weekend at Mrs Huff’s parents. Coolville and Albany visitors stop at Mechanicsburg home of the Lawrence couple. Eugene F Thompson of Cleveland rubber firm in Athens on business. Mrs Charles DeMolet Jr and Mary Ellen of Akron visit Hoisingtons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Saunders
Coolville
William Stanley
Albany
G. R Lawrence
Mechanicsburg
Eugene F. Thompson
Cleveland Rubber Company
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Athens
Charles DeMolet Jr
Mary Ellen
Akron
George Hoisington
Athens Social News and Military Telegrams Update
Mrs Edward Howard reports her son Private Alexander Howard arrived safely from overseas and is stationed at Mitchel Field New York. Dr and Mrs J C Jones of South Charleston will visit tonight with their daughter Aleta Jones staying at the Brown home. Mrs Mertie Gaskill returns to Columbus after three weeks and will weekend with Jackson county relatives while recovering from surgery. Clarence Strahl of Columbus visits Athens then travels with grandmother Mrs L E Coleman to Chillicothe for a few days. Mrs Clarence Strahl remains in Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Howard
Alexander Howard
Overseas
Mitchel Field
N. Y
J. C. Jones
South Charleston
Athens
L. V. Brown
Aleta Jones
Brown
Mertie Gaskill
Tom Columbus
Clarence Strahl
Columbus
L. E. Coleman
Chillicothe
John Featherstone
Geo. Daugherty
Akron
James Sturgill
James Hoak
John Daugherty
Carl Ashley
Lee Mace
Cecil
Lancaster
Kindergarten Mothers Club Meeting Highlights Kindergarten Work
Miss Frances McLeod of Ohio University spoke to the Kindergarten Mothers Club in Ellis Hall on Wednesday afternoon about Kindergarten training and its benefits for children. She argued that more funding could reduce alms houses and reformatories, and her talk plus the children's songs and games were warmly praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindergarten Mothers Club
Ellis Hall
Frances McLeod
Ohio University
Mothers’ Club
Miss McLeod
Local Alumnae Enjoy Theatre Party and Social Evening
Mrs. William Logan hosted the local Chi Omega alumnae with a theatre party at the Majestic and a social evening at her North Congress street home. Mrs. Frank Copeland from Cleveland joined as an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Logan
Chi Omega Sorority
the Majestic
North Congress Street
Frank Copeland
Frances Winters
Cleveland
Beta Auxiliary Resumes Meetings in Athens After War
The Beta Auxiliary organized in Athens will begin meetings on Saturday May 31 at 2:30 PM at the Beta chapter house on President Street. A picnic supper will be provided as mothers wives and sisters enjoy social features while plans are made for continued Auxiliary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Auxiliary
Athens
Beta
President Street
Fiery blaze on South Court Street ends with minor damage
A mysterious night fire burned a small portion of an awning at Boetzner Sister Military Shop after a cigar likely sparked beneath. The blaze was extinguished before a full fire event. The rest of the text covers a Memorial Day holiday, weather and crop report, and a local accident update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Court
Boetzner Sister Militery
Carter Couple Resting After Wild Driving Horse Incident
Mr and Mrs Carter are laid up at home following an incident involving their driving horse. The couple’s injuries appear on the mend as they recover from the accident at their residence. Local authorities reported no other serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Carter
Stolen Flowers Plague West State Cemetery Graves
Police report complaints of flowers stolen from graves at West State street cemetery. Authorities urge public call for honor in desecration cases. Troop One, Boy Scouts defeated Chauncey yesterday 19 15 with Harold Wise earning six runs and James Basom three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West State Street
Boy Scouts
Chauncey
Harold Wise
Athens
James Basom
Athens Praised for Hospitality by Troop Visitors
C Carter of Marion Kansas a member of the 187th Infantry and part of the Kansas unit visiting Athens May 6 writes to The Messenger praising the city for its patriotism and clean appearance during their stop en route west over the B and O. He notes Athens as the cleanest city he has ever visited and thanks residents for their welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
C. Carter
Marion
Kansas
187Th Infantry
Carter
Arrival of Kitty Promises Crowded High School Show
Readers relieved as the Messenger reveals the "Watch This Space" mystery. The Arrival of Kitty, a senior class high school production, will be staged next Tuesday evening to a likely full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Kitty
Monument unveiled for war dead in Carbondale
Friday evening the monument will be unveiled in honor of Captain K. T. Crossen and Private James Gabriel, who lost their lives in France during the war. Mr. M. H. Doolittle was the honoree of this monument and on one side is a bronze plate with the dead heroes names and the date of their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen
James Gabriel
France
M. H. Doolittle
Debates Turn Turbulent Over Rhineland Republic Plan
In the national assembly on May 28 members from the Left and Right nearly came to blows during talks on creating a separate Rhineland republic. The government warned treason punishable by life imprisonment for such moves. Frankfort advices said a republic could be proclaimed there on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
National Assembly
Rhineland
Rhine
Frankfort
Vision men arrive on three vessels in New York
Three transports The Kroonland The Italia and The Julia Luckenbach reached New York with returning soldiers. The Kroonland carried the 79th and 70th division headquarters troops motor transport detachments engineers ordnance repair shop and air service units. The Italia carried the 319 field signal battalion and casuals. The Julia Luckenbach brought the 809th and 210th infantry regiments of the 78th division from New York New Jersey and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kroonland
79Th Division
20Th
Air Service
K. L
319
Julia Luckenbach
78Th
New Jersey
Delaware
Interesting Class Meeting of Chauncey Young Ladies
Mrs Floyd Nye led the Sunday school class of Young Ladies of the Christian church at Miss Sarah Guthrie’s home. An enthusiastic business session followed talks by Miss Jessie Mills of Akron and by Guthrie and Nye. The program included ukulele duet piano and vocal solos with refreshments served to members listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Nye
Young Ladies of the Christian Church
Sarah Guthrie
Jessie Mills
Akron
Miss Guthrie
Nye
Gore Ei Ciiaboss
Misses Guthrie
Mills
Notable Woman Names in Local Social Rumor Page
Neva Ferrer, Jessie Smart, Pearl Wharton, Lucille Bradfield, Ruth Os borne, Ruth Wharton, Jessie Mills, Mrs. Nye and the hostess feature in a social notes item detailing gatherings and introductions at a community function. The list highlights local residents and their roles in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Ferrer
Jessie Smart
Pearl Wharton
Lucille Bradfield
Ruth Osborne
Ruth Wharton
Jessie Mills
Mrs. Nye
Memorial Day Exercises Planned in Chauncey
Chauncey residents will meet at K P Hall to form a parade to Nye Cemetery for Memorial Day. Children will get flags and flowers are requested. After graves are decorated a program of recitations and songs will be held near the High school. Mrs Mary Hisler, formerly of Chauncey and now of Kempton West Virginia, visits to honor her husband George Kisler buried here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary Hisler
Kempton
W. Va
Bisler
George Kisler
Local Church of Christ Ladies Meet in Beaumont
Mrs. Maude Fiske hosted a Wednesday afternoon meeting for the Church of Christ ladies in Beaumont with large attendance. Mrs. Strausbaugh led devotion and Mrs. Gardner directed the lesson discussion, followed by readings from several members. Luncheon was served. next gathering planned with Mrs. Leona Six in Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Fiske
Church of Christ
Beaumont
Strausbaugh
M. J. Gardner
Law
Helsel
Nye
Guy Smith
Six
Leona Six
Mill Street
Miner Injured at Sugar Creek Mine
Ervin Karns of Chauncey sustained a serious injury in the 209 mine at Sugar Creek on Wednesday morning his right leg and knee were badly mashed. He was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus on the afternoon train by Dr. Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Karns
Chauncey
Sugar Creek
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Sprague
Tippie Brother of Chauncey Woman Dies in Athens
M. J. Tippie brother of Mrs. Hattie Karns of Chauncey died at his home in Athens after a brief illness Tuesday evening. Mrs. William Hines of this city visited Burr Oak relatives this week. Flower Garden Revue at the State hospital in Athens drew guests from local families Tuesday. The Needle Club plans a meeting Thursday evening with Mrs. Floyd Nye. Chauncey and Carbon Hill scheduled a ball game tomorrow afternoon on the local diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Tippie
Hattie Karns
Chauncey
Athens
William Hines
Burr Oak
Guy Gardner
Neal Helsel
State Hospital
The
Needle Club
Floyd Nye
High Street
Carbon Hill
Markets Report From Cincinnati Produce Exchange
Exes show steady tones with losses noted. Prime firsts sell at 39 cents a dozen and 3814 cents per dozen for firsts, ordinary firsts 38 cents, seconds 37 percent. Live poultry markets steady with fowls over 4 pounds at 33 1 4 cents per pound and under 4 pounds at 33 1 40, broilers 144 pounds and over at 60 cents, roosters 18 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Grain and Livestock Prices at Hay Market and Union Stock Yards
Prices paid by consumers to producers and retailers for timothy and clover hay, oats and rye straws, and mixed feeds are listed. Hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts at Union Stock Yards Illinois show market directions and price ranges including beves, butcher stock, canners, stockers, cows, calves, and lambs with recent highs and lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Daily Oil Price Averages by City
Crude oil price figures show Illinois Princeton and North Lima at 2 42 per barrel. Indiana Wooster and Plymouth listed at 2 28 2 59 and 2 33 respectively.
Cincinnati cattle market shows mixed receipts and prices
Cattle receipts 300 with a slow market. shippers paid 14.00 to 15.00. Calves receipts none with 500 to 1 lower and extras at 15.00 to 16.00. Hogs receipts 3800 with strong market. packers and butchers paid 20.50. Sheep receipts 200 steady with extras 9.00 to 10.00. lambs steady with 17.00 extra. No market Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pittsburg Livestock Prices and Market Summary
Cattle receipts light and market steady with prime at 15.00 to 15.75 and choice 16.00 to 16.50. Veal calves sold 17.00 to 17.25. Sheep and lambs light receipts and steady with prime wethers 10.00 to 11.00, good 9.00 to 10.00, mixed 7.00 to 8.00, and fair 7.00 to 15.00. Hogs receipts 20 doubles with market lower. prime heavy 20.45 to 20.50, mediums 20.45 to 20.50, heavy yorkers 20.45 to 20.50, light yorkers 20.00 to 20.25, pigs 20.00 to 20.25, roughs 17 to 18.25, stags 13.00 to 14.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ill
Pittsburg
Chicago Produce Market Price Snap
Market notes show 55c for Lutter Creamery, 53c for standards, 63c and 65c for firets, 60c for seconds, and Ol Mee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liberty Bonds Quoted Prices in New York May 29
Liberty bonds quotations show 2s at 99.50, First 4s at 95.60, Second 4s at 94.48 up .02, First 4s at 95.90 off .02, Second 4 4s at 95.20 off .10, Third 4 4s at 95.90 off .02, Fourth 4 4s at 95.56 up .04, Victory 4s at 99.92 off .06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bonds
New York
lLiberty Bonds
Victory
Grain Futures Prices Reported in Toledo
Toledo grain prices show Corn No 3 at 1.80 per bushel Oats standard white 73 to 74 cents Rye 1.52 Barley No 2 1.27 Clover seed cash 27.35 Oct 21.60 Dec 21.50 Timothy new cash and May 5.40 Sept 6.20 Oct 6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Timothy New
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelsonville
Cornwell
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Beatrice Mantz
Zanesville
J. Smith
Gladys
Walter
Pratts Fork
E. W. Goldsberry
R. J. Studer
Wellston
Harry Elkins
Corporal Earl K. Pough
Boston
Mrs. L. N. Huff
Annette
Buick
Oakland
Goodyear
Athens County Buick Company
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Henry
Charles Carter
Herrold Place
Uncle Sam
F. L. Preston CO
Carbondale
Republic
HUBUE
Italia
Judia Dock
Chauncey News
Raspberry
Parfait
Foutch
Athens County Land
Kerr Hardware Co
Nettie Evans
Fred Shaner
J. A. Long
Clarence Butts
Gladys Bradfield
Lena Wilson
Findlay Oil
Yar No Market
Europe
F. C. Stedman Company Distributors
Washington Monument
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