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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1919

Page

5

Social News Highlights From Local Clubs And Visits

Mrs Emma Battin hosted the Current Events club with a well attended roll call and an enlightening federation report. Miss Elien Brown sang two numbers while a collation followed. The City Federation meets Monday at 2 pm at the Commercial Club. The Esther Class plans a sewing bee Monday at 7 pm at Miss Sophia Boetzner’s home. Several local residents return from visits in Pittsburg Ithaca Rochester and Hamilton. Twin babies born to Mr and Mrs Stoffer weigh seven and one half pounds each.

Clue Reais Emma Battin South Court Street W. F. Copeland Federation of Womens’ Clubs Coveland Copeland Pallas Elien Brown Ohio University Esther The Christian Church Sophia’ Boetzner Stewart ‘Street Ir ’Wn Gladys Geraldine Gerald Frederick Fred Stoffer Maple Street

Dorr Run Oil and Gas seeks Ohio securities license

The Dorr Run Oil and Gas Company of Nélaopville Ohio applied on November 1 1519 to the Ohio Commissioner of Securities for a license to deal in its own securities. Named agents include C G Dew of Nelsonville Ohio. A separate note describes a novelty penholder tool with a short tube and side projection to grip a writer's finger.

Dorr Run Oil and Gas Company Ohio Nélaopville Commissioner of Securities State of C. G. Dew Nelson‘ville

Thrills of football game captured in Princeton Harvard action

A photo pair from a 10 to 10 tie shows Princeton and Harvard in a tense first quarter. Trimble leads Princeton, tackled after a 15 yard gain on a fake kick, as players pour through the line and a rapid sequence unfolds toward Harvard’s goal. Casey shines with tough line play and breakaway open-field runs.

Princeton Harvard Trimble Casey Harrerom

Death of Thomas E Maxwell 81 in Lancaster

Thomas E Maxwell aged 81 died yesterday at his home in Lancaster from infirmities of old age. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Carpenter 47 North Lancaster street at 1 50 o'clock Monday afternoon. Maxwell was a Civil War veteran who lived in Athens and surrounding areas for about sixty years. G A R members plan to attend. He leaves two children Mrs Minnie Burnfield of Athens and A L Maxwell of Canton.

Thomas E. Maxwell Lancaster Lewis Carpenter North Lancaster Street Carpenter Maxwell Athens Minnie #Burnfield A. L. Maxwell Canton

Manhunt for Ashtabula Assault Suspect

Police and citizens with bloodhounds hunted a man who assaulted a 16 year old girl and robbed her escort Raymond Bottorf 17 near Ashtabula Ohio after a high school party. The victim and Bottorf were walking home when the attacker jumped from behind a tree and fled.

Ashtabula Tracking Raymond Bottorf

Italian Rebel Begins New Campaign From Dalmatian Coast

Gabriele D Annunzio sails from Fiume with 1,200 men and staff to Zara on the Dalmatian coast aboard ships Nullo Cortellazzo and received by Zara crowds. Reports say raids on Dalmatia may follow as Italian troops reinforce the landing.

Washington Gabriele D'Annunzio Fiume Zara Dalmatian State Department Tamaio D'Annunzio Department of State Trieste D‘annunzio Cortellazzo D’annunzio Triesté Dalmatia

Truth About The Oil Business booklet offer

An advertisement for a booklet by Gurrier & Company of Kansas City Missouri promising unbiased information on the oil industry. It covers topics from field operations and wildcat drilling to capitalization and demand versus production and urges careful analysis before investing.

Mid-Continent Gurrier & Company Republic ‘Bldg Kansas City

Sugar Dealers Alerted Across Nation On Sugar Prices

Justice agents nationwide ordered to watch sugar dealers amid reports of profiteering. A New York conviction for sugar profiteering was reported, with prices as high as 25 cents per pound in some areas. Louisiana cane sugar may rise to 17 18 cents, beet sugar 10 11 cents, and Cuban supplies under board control. Government agents in Ohio were also told to curb hoarding as prices surged after fair price lists were dropped.

Washington Department of Justice New York Sugar Equalization Board McNary Louisiana Equalization Board Cleveland Ohio U. S Wertz Fair Price Committee

Italian Election Turmoil Spurs Guard Deployment in Rome

Rome November 15. The government moves to maintain order as Sundays elections approach amid clashes between socialists and conservatives. Carabineers and a royal guard force will protect voting sites with troops to follow troubled towns. officials expect a peaceful day despite ongoing rioting reports.

Rome Carabineers

Dentist Seeks Patients in Albany and Athens Schedule

Dr. J. N. Brown announces office at Nelson Block South Court street formerly W. S. Murray's. He will see patients in Albany on Wednesday and Thursday each week with Athens visits at other times. A separate item notes a $50,000 federal suit filed by C. E. French of Newark and an incident involving a beer pump conversion and a car hitting a fountain at a crossing near N.

J. N. Brown Nelson Block South Court Street W. S. Murray Albany Athens Columbus C. E. French Newark

Two Lake Boats Lost in Lake Superior Storm

Sault Ste. Marie authorities believe the steamer Owen and its crew of twenty perished after a life boat and body were found ten miles off Keeweenaw Point Manitou Light. The P. B. Runnels also broke up on the Grand Marais shore during the same gale, with coal cargo destined for Lake Linden.

Sault Sth Marie Mich Keeweenaw Point Manitou Light Owen Lake Superior George EB. Benham Sault Ste. Marie Runnels Grand Ma- Triad Lake Linden

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Athens Woman

An Athens resident Mrs J A Dilts reports lingering kidney weakness after colds and backache improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. She first used them over ten years ago and again when kidney discomfort returned. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets Doan's at 60c. endorses the same remedy.

Athens J. A. Dilts N. Cemetery Dean Doan

Cleveland Folks Raise Rabbits for Their Tables

Cleveland reports a campaign promoting rabbit meat as a cheaper healthy alternative to beef. Dr H W Way says rabbit meat is nutritious and affordable, with Flemish Giants favored. rabbits sell for 18 to 22 cents per pound and a 6 to 7 rabbit start can feed a family.

Cleveland, O Cleveland H. W. Way City Bateriological Laboratories

Fortify the System with Brom Quinine Laxative Tonic

The ad promotes GROVE'S Brom Quinine tablets described as a germ destroyer tonic and laxative to prevent colds grip and influenza. It notes only one Brom Quinine product on the box and credits Grove's signature.

Peace time US Army size set at 300000 officers and men

The house military committee agreed on a peacetime force of about 300000, including 250000 combat troops and 50000 in support and staff roles. This mirrors General Pershing's recommendation but is roughly half of Secretary Baker and the general staff's proposed 576000 total.

Washington House Military Committee Kahn House Pershing Congress Baker

Prohibition Vote Defeated by 489 Votes in Ohio

Final statewide tally from the Ohio secretary of state shows federal prohibition defeated by 489 votes. Results: 499,071 votes for ratification and 499,560 against the proposal.

Columbus Secretary of State

Doctor to Talk at Athens High School

Dr C W Super to address Athens High School students on Monday at 1 PM. He will share memories of his own school days in an informal talk. The general public is invited to attend.

Athens High School C. W. Super Will Watte

Germany adopts new Hohenzollern eagle insignia

A damaged report notes Germany replacing the imperial crown with a black single headed eagle on a yellow field. The revised emblem shows a red beak and talons and lacks crown and collar, reflecting a shift away from the old imperial arms.

Germany Ar Yen Bertin Gebes Wan

Pet carp predicts fishing trips in Meadville tale

In Crawford county a man feeds his pet carp with worms and only goes fishing if the fish takes the bait. The odd routine determines trips to the stream and the man returns with a tale of successful outings. A separate note mentions a bathroom accessory tumbler and a ventilated shield for toothbrushes.

Meadville Crawford County

Federal Judge Postpones Ruling on Wartime Prohibition

A federal judge postponed a decision on wartime prohibition until early next week after considering Hannah and Hogg liquor dealers petition to bar federal interference with their sale. The delay disrupts local plans for celebration if the ruling favors the wets.

Carpenter Toeral Hannah and Hogg

World financial crisis prompts exchange rate talks

London reports the American dollar at 4.11 in Rome and a press dispatch says a global effort is being planned to regulate exchange rates. The news agency notes the stabilisation of the U S dollar as a priority and cites strains even for Spain Sweden and Switzerland amid deteriorating exports.

Rome Dispatch Today Spain Sweden Switzerland

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