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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1919

Page

7

National officers plan Toledo meeting for Service Star Legion auxiliary

National officers of the Service Star Legion will meet in Toledo on Monday and Tuesday to consider forming an American Legion auxiliary. The session is called by Mrs. Robert C. Morris national president of Toledo, with attendees including Mrs. T Parkin Scott and Mrs. J Barry Mahool of Baltimore and Mrs. Taylor Allerdice of Pittsburgh.

Toledo Service Star Legion American Legion Robert C. Morris T. Parkin Scott J. Barry Mahool Baltimore Taylor Allerdice Pittsburgh

Moulders Walk Out in Asheville as Wages Rise Fails

Iron moulders in Asheville strike after bosses reject wage demand from 65 cents to 80 cents per hour. Similar stoppages likely in Greenville Spartanburg and Columbia if demands go unmet. Plants employing union moulders shut down.

Asheville N. C Greenville Spartanburg Columbia S. C

Flood waters recede as floods affect Phoenix area

Floods in Phoenix and surrounding areas receded today after reaching the state capitol grounds and marooning fifty farming families east and south of town. Melted snow and a cloud burst sent the Salt and Aquifer rivers over banks with no lives reported lost.

Arizona Phoenix Ariz State Capitol

Deputy Kruger Found Dead In Government Building

Peter J. Kruger 58 chief deputy internal revenue collector for division No. 11 was found dead in his office in South Bend Indiana. A note to his wife asked forgiveness and claimed he could not bear the persecution, but the cause of death remained undetermined.

South Bend Ind Peter J. Kruger Internal Revenue Division No

California Weather and Damaging Gale Dashes Inland

Atmospheric conditions returned to normal after a coast wide gale of 62 miles per hour around San Francisco Bay. Riverside reports two inches of snowfall among orange trees while Southern California saw snow. A windstorm, the worst since 1906, caused heavy damage to shipping.

San Francisco California San Francisco Bay District Riverside

Uplifters Rapped In Ohio Health Insurance Panel

Report by H. E. MacCollister for State Auditor Donahey criticizes the Ohio Health and Old Age Insurance Commission. Created in 1917 the body examined merits of the program and spent the full $25,000 provided for expenses.

Columbus, CO H. E.maccollister Donahey Hio Health and

Four Bandits Rob George Alexander’s Turkey Market Mint

Four robbers grabbed the week’s receipts totaling forty thousand dollars from George Alexander as he left his home. They jumped into his automobile, threw him out, and fled. The abandoned car was later recovered.

New York George Alexander Alexander

River Stage Updates From Ohio River

The report lists water levels at key Pittsburgh area points as of November 28 with Point Bridge 11.3 feet and falling, Herr's Island 11.8 feet falling, Davis Island 11.9 feet falling, Beaver Dam 19.4 feet falling, Parkersburg 30.8 feet falling, and Point Pleasant 36.3 feet rising.

Ohio River Pittsburg Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Cincinnati Produce Prices for Eggs and Poultry

listing shows egg prices for extra firsts 74c per dozen firsts 73c ordinary firsts 70c and seconds 63c. live poultry prices include fowls 25c per lb and heavier grades 18c to 16c, roosters 16c, broilers 26c and springers over 2 lbs 74c per lb.

Cincinnati

Toledo grain market prices nov 29 1916 overview

Toledo Ohio November 29 close. Corn No 3 yellow new 1 48. Oats No 2 white new 79 80. Barley No 2 1 47. Rye 1 4. Clover seed cash and nov 30 60 dec 80 50 jan 80 30 feb 30 50 march 30 25. Alsike dec 31 00 march 80 75. Timothy cash 1917 1918 5 45 cash 1919 and dec 5 67 percent march april 5 87 14.

Toledo Alsike Timothy

Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts and Prices

Cattle receipts 350 with a steady market. Shippers paid 10.50 to 14.45. Calves steady to 50 cents lower at around 18.50. Hog receipts 1600 with steady to 25 cents higher. pigs 50 cents lower, good packers and butchers 18.75. Sheep receipts 75 with a strong market. good to choice 65 cents, 7.00. Lambs strong to good to choice 13.75 to 14.00.

Cincinnati

Chicago Produce Market Butter Prices Listed

Butter creamery quotes 70 percent tic stand ards 62 1/2 cents firsts 59 68 cents seconds 57 58 cents in Chicago market report.

Chicago

Market Report of Hogs Cattle and Sheep Receipts

Hogs receipts 9000 with market 250 to 50c lower. Bulk prices 13.60 13.85, butchers 13.00 13.95, packing 12.25 13.25, light 18.00 18.65 12.50 13.25, roughs 12.25 12.75. Cattle receipts 500 market steady beeves 8.25 20.50, butcher stock 6.50 13.00, canners 5.50 6.50, stockers and feeders 6.00 13.00, cows 6.50 13.50, calves 16.00 17.00. Sheep receipts 2500 market steady wool lambs 9.00 15.25, ewes 3.00 11.25.

Liberty bonds quotation list from New York market

Liberty bond prices quoted in New York on November 28 show the Liberty 3s at 99.98, the Second 4s at 91.06, First 4s at 94.30, Second 4 4s at 91.60, Third 4 14s at 93.66, Fourth 4 14s at 91.60, Victory 4s at 99.02, and Victory 3s at 99.00.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Victory

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report Summary

Cattle receipts light and market steady with prime $14.00 to $15.50 and transacting at $15.00 to $15.25 for choice. veal calves $18.00 to $19.00. sheep and lambs light with prime wethers $9.50 to $10.25 and good $8.25 to $9.00. hogs light with prime heavy $13.75 to $13.85 and pigs $12.50 to $12.75. stags $8.00 to $9.00.

Pittsburg

Weather Outlook for Ohio Valley and Tennessee

Forecast for next week in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee region calls for fair conditions in the first half with temperatures below normal early days and some chances of rain, followed by nearly normal temperatures in the second half.

Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee

Thanksgiving Guests and Home Visits at New Marshfield

Residents and relatives from New Marshfield and nearby towns gathered for Thanksgiving. Notable visits included Arthur Phillips staying with the Andrews family in Gloucester and Mace from Lancaster visiting the Hewitts and the Grandparents. Several others travelled or hosted, including Fred Six from Columbus and relatives of the deceased Mrs. James Holland from Barberton.

R. E. Sharp Lafe Hewitt Arthur Phillips Glouster Riley Andrews M. Cavey Fred Six Columbus David Julia Johnson Floyd Beverage W. S. Phillips Everett Mace Lancaster George Mace Leslie Dabritz Carbondale Nick Almond Luhiig Sarah DeWees Isaac Imes Athens Eldridge Six H. P. Hoodlett William Nanna Edson Kyle Raymond Holland Barberton James Holland

Supreme Council to Destroy Submarines Except Ten for France

Paris reports the supreme council ordered destruction of all German submarines but ten, which will be allocated to France. The move follows wartime agreements and impacts naval power in the region.

Paris France

Coal Miners to Return as Illinois Mines Reopen

Illinois miners may restart 370 soft coal mines Monday as operators push to resume production even if federal troops are needed. Coal shortages grow across the Midwest with schools theaters and restaurants ordered closed in Kansas City and fuel curtailment feared. Public transit faces disruption as interurban lines near a total tie up with limited fuel on hand.

Chicago Ilinois T. W. Proctor George W. Reed Kansas City Fuel Administration

Blood transfusion aids wounded Washington woman

In Washington on November 29, Grover Gordon 26 allegedly shot Mrs Florence A Robinson 27 in a jealous rage. After a blood transfusion saved her life he was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and could face murder charges if she dies. Mrs Robinson remained conscious and cheerful though doctors would not guarantee recovery.

Washington Florence A. Robinson Grover Gordon Robinson Gordon

Fear Lynching Surrounds Norwalk Murder Case

NORWALK Ohio November 29 Police removed 42 year old Charles Rehfeld charged with the slaying of Dr. Horace A Benson a Norwalk dentist after reports of a possible lynching. Rehfeld indicted on first degree murder defense contends insanity Benson was shot Tuesday night.

Norwalk Charles Rehfeld Horace A. Benson Rehfeld Benson

Mexican embassy denies Mexico City battle report

The Mexican embassy in Washington dismissed claims of fighting in Mexico City between General Obregon and Carranza forces. Dispatches from the embassy did not confirm any clash and indicated the report was false.

Washington Mexico City Obregon Carranza Capitol

Canton Police Chief Quits After Twenty Four Years Service

Canton Ohio November 29 Police Chief Charles E Riblet announces retirement on January 1 after more than twenty four years on the force He had been suspended recently by Mayor Poor following a newspaper exposure of lax enforcement of vice and illegal liquor sales The civil service commission ordered his reinstatement after a hearing

Canton, O Charles E. Riblet Canton Police Force Poorman Civil Service Commission

Sunday Lesson Themes and League Topics

Sunday school lesson titled Jesus Teaches His Disciples True Greatness focuses on service from John 13 5 16 and Matthew 20 20 28. Epworth League covers Hints to Growing Christians with 2 Peter 3 18 2 Peter 1 5 8 Philippians 3 8 14. Christian Endeavor discusses Christianity and the Health of America linking Ezekiel 47 112 and missionary meeting notes.

Jesus Epworth League America Ezekill

First Baptist Church Sunday School at Music Hall

Sunday school at First Baptist Church is scheduled for 9 A M in Music Hall.

First Baptist Church Musi¢e Hall

Penalty of Hate sermon at First M E Church

Sunday services led by Pastor C Lloyd Strecker include morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon titled The Pentalty of Hate A class meeting at 2 30 Epworth League at 6 and an evening service at 7 featuring a chorus choir and hymns All are invited

M. E C. Lloyd Strecker R. M. Slutz Epworth League

Sunday Services Schedule Announcement

Sunday school at 9 A. M. Love feast at 10 A. M. Sermon at 10:80 A. M. by District Elder Rev. R. B. Niles. Also at 7 P. M. a cordial invitation is extended to all.

R. B. Niles

Evangelist J A Hines At Carnegie Library Service

At Carnegie Library corner Court and Mulbemty streets the Y M C A rooms host evangelist J A Hines Bible school at 9 A M. Lord's supper and preaching at 10 A M. Evening service with preaching at 7 P M. All welcome.

Church OF Christ Carnegie Library Corner Court Mulbemty Streets J. A. Hines Evangelist Bible School

Sunday School and Service Schedule For Athens Church

Prof Addicott will meet Mrs Tillys class at the Sunday school hour Mrs Stewart will teach her own class Prof Cooper meets the young men and Dr Evans the Mens Class at the usual hour Robert Cotner speaks at the morning service on Post War Relief Work The pastor will deliver the evening sermon titled Nothing impossible with God The missionary committee will oversee the 6 o clock young peoples meeting and will meet briefly after the morning service to finalize plans

Young Peoples

Mt Zion Baptist Church Service Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist Church Cor Carpenter and Congress Streets announces Sunday school at 9 15 A M followed by a 10 45 A M sermon titled Ancient Antagonist B Y P U meets at 6 30 P M with a 7 30 P M sermon The church extends a big welcome and services begin promptly.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Cor. Carpenter and Congress Streets Charles C. Hart

First Christian Church Service Schedule

The First Christian Church announces Bible school at 9:00 A M led by J H Burt director. Morning worship at 10:15 A M with sermon A Living and Growing Church Evening worship at 7:00 P M sermon The Incomplete Life Christian Endeavor at 6:00 P M Junior Endeavor 6:00 P M Mid week Prayer Service 7:00 P M led by J H Burt topic The Am s of Jesus All unaffiliated persons urged to worship with us Everyone welcome to all services.

First Christian Church E. D. Murch Bible School J. H. Burt Supr Christian Endeavor Jesus

Church of Good Shepherd Service Sunday Evening

Episcopal church at Corner State and Carpenter Streets invites all to a Sunday evening service at 7 00 pm omitting the morning service Rev C B Plummer rector presides all welcome

Church OF Good Shepherd Episcopal

M. E. Church notices Sunday schedule

Rev. V. Ahlbrand leads services with Sunday schools at Millfield The Plains Sunday school at 9 30 A M and class meeting Sunday Creek offers both Sunday school and preaching at 1 30 P M Chauncey hosts morning and evening services with 9 30 A M Sunday school. Who is on the Lord s Side is the title of the message.

M. E V. Ahlbrand Chauncey Millfield the Plains Sunday Creek

Christian Science Service Denounces Mesmerism and Hypnotism

The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple holds Sunday service at 10:45 A M with the topic Ancient and modern necromancy denounced. Golden Text from Hebrews 13:9 cautions against strange doctrines. Sunday school begins at 9:30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7:00 P M.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple

Church of God Service Schedule At Hocking Street

Pastor B F Timmons invites all to Sunday school at 9:00 A M devotional service at 10 00 A M My Song service at 6 00 P M sermon by the pastor at 6 30 P M Thursday evening meeting opens at 6 30 P M all are welcome

Church OF God Hocking Street B. F. Timmons

Apostolic Holiness Church Services in Athens

L. R. Roberts, pastor, invites Athens residents to Sunday school at 1 30 and preaching at 2 30 with a class meeting after. Evening service at 7 00 and cottage prayer Friday at 7 00 at Mrs. Robert Jacksons 21 First Street.

Apostolic Holiness Church L. R. Roberts Robert Jacksons First Street Athens

Thieves Shot Near Norwalk General Store

Two unidentified men were shot in Norwalk as store owners William Pease and Ross For who confronted them during a burglary at the Fred Burk and Son general store. A moving van was found outside and one wounded man remains in serious condition.

Norwalk William Pease Ross Fred Burk and Son Pease Fox

Appointment of Administrator for Frederick C Wyatt Estate

B B Wyatt is appointed administrator of the estate of Frederick C Wyatt deceased in Athens County Ohio. The probate becomes effective November 20 1919 as recorded by H T Phillips Probate Judge of the county.

B. B. Wyatt Frederick C. Wyatt Athens County Ohio H. T. Phillps Said County

Testament to 200 beverages formulaes and Broadway note

Fragmentary note mentions formulas for 200 beverages and a Broadway reference. It references agents and weekly earnings but lacks clear events or names to identify a full report.

National Story Magazine Seeks Submissions in New York

A 1930 notice invites poets and fiction writers to submit manuscripts for payment or salaried positions. It specifies the MASS publication and provides submission details, with the date and venue noted as New York.

Vanderbilt New York

Stockholders Meeting Of The Athens Realty Company

There will be a meeting of the stockholders of The Athens Realty Company at room 38 Athens National Bank building Athens Ohio on Saturday December 6 at two oclock to consider the dissolution of the corporation under the law of the state of Ohio WM N Alderma is secretary manager and notice indicates a legal dissolution action.

Athens Realty Company Athens National Bank Athens Ohio

Legal Notice in Athens County Court Proceedings

In Athens County Ohio the plaintiff seeks a divorce alleging adultery and a hearing date is set after December. The notice names the court and party roles and instructs appearance or response.

Pee Ie Ek Ag Petitnn Beer Court of Ne Pleas Athens County Ohio Verce

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