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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1918

Page

5

Birth of Ernest R. Gross Jr. in North Congress Street

Mrs. Ernest Gross announces the birth of a nine pound son Ernest R. Gross Jr. born Thursday November 14. Mrs. W J Henry returns from a week in Athens as guest of Mrs J L Henry. A hunting party visits T B Sheridan’s farm in Canaan township for a day. Etta Davis and Ambros Lomer wed on November 1 in Columbus and will reside at Alhambra Court after November 25.

Ernest Gross North Congress Street Ernest R. Gross Jr James Sheridan Everett Wagoner Lancaster Simon Brouwer Peter Walsh Call Coss John Hunkerford T. B. Sheridan Canaan Township Aseneth McCullum Cambridge Etta Davis Ambros Lomer Columbus

Local Social Notes from Nelsonville and Nearby

Mrs Dane Shaffer of Nelsonville visited her mother in law Ellen Shaffer at this place. Mrs Walter Bradshaw and five children of New York are visiting relatives here. Alfred Carr and two sons Warren and William with Mrs Julia Wyant and Nettie motored to Canaan. Mrs C in ford Courtney of Chauncey called on Mrs Harve Courtney. Myrtle Pidcock and Miss North of Chauncey motor to Columbus for visits with friends. Mahlon Bradshaw and family visited James Lee at The Plains. John Wyant made a business trip to Nelsonville. Mrs Barney Hill is on the sick list. Julia Wyant was a business visitor in Nelsonville. Mahlon Bradshaw was in Athens on business.

Dane Shaffer Nelsonville Ellen Shaffer Walter Bradshaw New York Alfred Carr Julia Wyant Er Nettie Canaan C'inford Courtney Chauncey Fras Harve Courtney Myrtle Pidcock Miss North Columbus Warren William Circle Hill John Wyant Homer Durst Mahlon Bradshaw James Lee the Plains Barney Hill Athens

Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation

A patient testimonial from Athens Ohio praises Dr Parker's Treatment for indigestion gas bloating vomiting and constipation. The ad claims the remedy cured the symptoms after twelve years of trial with other doctors and medicines. It promises the same relief to others and notes a price of one dollar at Cline's Pharmacy.

Mr. Curtis C. B. Parker M.D Athens Cline’s Alggista

Home Folks Joy as Wounded Yankees Receive Bread

In Paris a French hospital convalescent ward sees American soldiers cheerfully endure discomfort while nurses and YMCA workers surprise them with white bread and jam. The scene shifts from grumbles to songs as visitors share simple comforts, revealing gratitude beyond mere bread.

Paris United Press Monsieur Red Cross Polly Penjamin Franklin Illinois France New York United States Katie

Buckeye State Building and Loan Ad Promotes 5 Percent Savings

Buckeye State Building and Loan advertises five percent savings boosts to income. Based in Rankin Building Columbus Ohio at 22 West Gay Street, the company states assets of 15 million dollars and loans are all first mortgages on homes and farms. Encourages starting a savings account with requested booklets.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay St Columbus Buckeye

Fever Epidemic Eases but Influenza Cases Persist in Athens

The Athens influenza outbreak remains steady with 47 new cases yesterday and one death, while pneumonia cases decline. Deaths are now negligible as recoveries rise. daily counts since Oct 22 show fluctuating but generally decreasing activity through early November.

Athens State Hospital

Officers and Men Return for Long Rest in New York

Four hundred officers and men who served in France were landed in New York from the auxiliary cruiser Harrisburg. Many returnees bear wounds and shell shock. A reception aboard the Harrisburg honored Major General Buck and Major General Barry, the latter awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery.

New York France Harrisburg Buck Barry

Hog prices to hold through December and January

The Food Administration states the November price basis for hogs will continue through December. Producers are urged to withhold lightweight hogs for thirty days to prevent price declines from heavy receipts. Hog products will be allocated for foreign shipment in December and January and beyond.

Washington Food Administration Food Department

Letters From Mes In Service

Mr and Mrs Marion Graham of Salem received a letter from their son Corporal Renzie Graham Co B 109 Inf Am Ex F France dated October 17. He says he is back from the front for a while and asks for a Christmas box, noting he has not heard from them since arriving in France and that he hopes to come back someday.

Marion Graham Salem Renzie Graham Co France

Athens County Aid Sought for Camp Sherman Hospital Boys

A wartime appeal from Camp Sherman Hospital asks Athens County residents to donate home made cookies, nuts, apples and money for Thanksgiving meals and comforts for about 800 Base Hospital men. The letter from H. W. Robinson of the YMCA notes ongoing aid as the camp stays open for at least a year and praises local generosity.

Camp Sherman Athens County Athens Lieut Goetz

Market Prices for Eggs and Live Poultry Reported

Today’s market lists produce prices with firm eggs at 69c per dozen for firsts and 57 1/2c for other grades. Live poultry is steady with fowls at 25c per lb, turkeys hens at 26c, toms at 26c, ducks to 28c, geese up to 18c, and miscellaneous birds priced per weight and class.

Cinginnat

Timothy and clover hay prices reported in Columbus ledger

The Columbus market listing shows No. 1 timothy baled at 30.60 dollars, No. 2 timothy at 80.50, No. 3 timothy at 28.60, No. 1 clover mixed at 80.00, oats straw at 13.60, and rye straw at 13.00 dollars.

Columbus Hay Timothy

Cincinnati Cattle Market Steady to Higher on Receipts

Cincinnati November market report shows cattle receipts around 700 with higher prices for shippers at 12.00 to 16.50 and calves strong up to 18.00. Hogs receipts near 10,000 with slow market, best packers and butchers at 17.50. Sheep and lambs steady with top lambs around 18.50.

Cincinnati

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report

Pittsburg Pa November 15 cattle receipts 60 cars market unchanged sheep and lambs 10 cars market unchanged hogs receipts 400 cars market lower prime heavy 17.80 mediums 17.80 heavy workers 17.80 light workers 16.50 16.75 pigs 16.00 16.25 roughs 14.00 15.00 slags 11.00 12.00.

Pittsburg Livestock Pittsburg

Chicago Grain Prices and Data Report

Chicago grain market update shows corn futures at Nov 1.25, Dec 1.24, Jan 1.43 percent. Nearby data reflect Nov 72 percent, Dec 7144 cents, Jan 71 percent. Park figures list Nov 44.50 and Jan 45.50.

Chicago Park

Grain prices reported in Toledo market listing

On November 15 in Toledo Ohio the grain market showed cash corn at 1.88 a bushel and cash rye at 1.63. Barley traded at 1.00 with clover futures quoted for November December January and beyond, while oats and oats equivalents were listed with November December and March contracts.

Toledo

Market update notes Timothy prices for November January

The report lists Timothy prices with new and old values for November at 5.40 and January at 5.55. It highlights small price changes and provides specific figures for reference.

Timothy

Glouster News Bits From War, Harvest And Loss

A Glouster mine idle Thursday with no care described. Charles Strohmeyer, son of Fred Strohmeyer, wounded in France on October 6 as a First Lieutenant of the 26th Infantry. A 1144 pound sugar beet raised by Charles Gilmore in No 6 area on display at Cary Wyatt store. Jack McDonald predicts a larger beet next year and bought a post hole digger. Miss Kila Neeson, former Glouster girl, dies in Kankakee Illinois from pneumonia after influenza. daughter of Richard Neeson.

Charles Strohmeyer Fred Strohmeyer France 26Th Infantry Charles Gilmore No. 6 Cary & Wyatt Jack McDonald Jack Kila Neeson Kankakee Richard Neeson

Ugly Pimples Signals Of Bad Blood Warn Of Skin Ailments

Warning about pimples on the face and body as signs of sluggish blood. Claims S S S cleanses and purifies the blood to prevent eczema boils blisters and other skin disorders with no minerals or chemicals. Advises buying S S S at drugstores and offers free medical advice from Medical Director at Swift Laboratory Atlanta Cearma.

Azure Swift Laboratory Atlanta Cearma

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Ohio W. J. Henry Hamden J. L. Henry W. E. Fulwider Lucy Frances J. H. Fulwider J. E. Woodworth L. S. Woodworth Bernice Sanders Millfield Beaumont T. N. Curtis Patton Bros Marietta, O Dr. Parker Enelehiman Mesdames Mes Ian Aoa H. W. Robinson Base Hospital Otelke Mense Glouster News Kantleek Henry W Rexall Messenger
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