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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1918

Page

3

Nelsonville For Sale Cow And Maxwell Car In Good Condition

Nelsonville sale notice offers a cow and a Maxwell car in first class condition, priced cheap due to relocation. Inquiries may be directed to William Bruce on Madison Street, Bell Phone 334W9. Also reports a private funeral service for Edwin Goodspeed held yesterday at 4 PM on Jackson Street with interment at Greenlawn. Rev. Arthur M. Mann officiated.

Maxwell William Bruce Madison St

For Sale A Car Load of Potatoes Offered At $1 75 Bushel

Carload of potatoes offered for sale at 1.75 dollars per bushel. Contact Albert Neiman via Bell Telephone 398W. Advertisement appears in local classifieds with a specific phone listing.

Albert Neiman Bell Phone

For Sale Smith Form A Truck and Engines

For sale 1 Smith Form-A-Truck 1 18-hp Cook gas engine and 1 12-hp Cook gas engine in first class condition. Inquire Peoples Whith Ash Coal Co. Nelsonville Ohio Citizen phone 2543. Dated 10-16-6.

Smith H. P. Cook Inquire PHE Whith Ash Coal CO Nelsonville Citizen

Liberty Loan drive reports progress in Cleveland

Chairman L J Eberle Chas Pres ton and Walter Wolfe plus special representative Mr Burroughs led efforts for the Fourth Liberty Loan in Cleveland. Mrs Had Wender subscribed 5000 in bonds as the drive left 125000 still to raise with a flying squad of ten to press calls and a plan to name those who have not subscribed.

L. J. Eberle Chas. Preston Walter Wolfe Burroughs Fourth Liberty Loan of Cleveland Had Wender Liberty Loan Committee

Mrs. Wilson Dies After Illness in Nelsonville

Mrs. Jennie Coakley Wilson wife of Fred Wilson died at the family home on West Washington Street after several weeks of illness. A lifelong Nelsonville resident she was a leading Methodist Episcopal Church member. Funeral services will be at their residence Friday at 10 a.m. Survived by husband son Malvern daughter Rachel parents Mr. and Mrs. Marion Coakley sister Mrs. D. F. Shafer and Mrs. Effe Johnson brother Burns listed as somewhere in France.

Wilson Jennie Coakley Wilson Fred Wilson West Washington St Marion Coakley D. F. Shafer City Effe Johnson Dayton Burns France

Advertised Letters List From Local Post Office

A list of names appears including Geneva Bobitt Ella Prat ton David Griffith Willie Hall Myr Bruce Harless William Hurst Nellie James Jim Jones Shafter Keiffer Angelo Luccarelli A M Mills Bart Mowan E M Paulus Wm Laumiers Summers Hotel Samuel Thompson Will Thornton Alice Tucker Box 31 R F D No 3.

Geneva Bobitt Mise Ella Pratton David Griffith Willie Hall Bruce Harless William Hurst Nellie James Jim Jones Shafter Keiffer Angelo Luccarelli A. M. Mills Bart Mowan E. M. Paulus Wm. Laumiers Summers Hotel Samuel Thompson Will Thornton Alice Tucker Box

Obituary: Mrs Sarah Lowden 73 Dies in Columbus

Former well known resident Mrs Sarah Lowden aged 73 died after weeks of illness at her Columbus home. She lived much of her life here then moved to Columbus three years ago and was highly respected. She was a faithful member of the local Methodist church and will be brought back for funeral services in this city. Survived by sons Thomas and Elizabeth of Columbus, John Gee and Earl of this city. Her husband died several years earlier.

Caleb Sarah Lowden Columbus Lowden

Edwin Goodspeed Buried Yesterday

Edwin Goodspeed was buried yesterday following instructions issued earlier. Relatives and local residents attended the service and burial according to the family’s plans.

Private Funeral for William C. Wolfe at Stout's

Private funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Stout's undertaking establishment for William Chester Wolfe of Snake Hollow son of Mr J Wolfe who died Saturday at Camp Taylor Kentucky of pneumonia Interment was at Greenlawn cemetery

Stout's Undertaking Establishment William Chester Wolfe J. 3. Wolfe Snake Hollow Camp Taylor Greenlawn

Memorial board honors 425 local boys in service

A large memorial board listing 425 Nelsonville and York township youths serving the country was unveiled at Public Square yesterday. Names are in black on white with red and blue trim, gold stars mark those who fell, and Dr. C W Cable, originator, is praised for driving the project to completion.

Nelsonville York Township C. W. Cable

Memorial honor roll of local volunteers and donors

The community recognizes labor and materials donated to erect the front line memorial for local boys. Thanks go to W.8 Runion Clarence Jack J. W. Scott Isaac Warner Cable Hardware Co and special appreciation to Stanley Dew Chief Pearson and Steve Sweeney who directed the erection.

Runion Clarence Jack J. W. Scott Isaac Warner Cable. Hardware Co Stanley Dew Pearson Steve Sweeney

Local visits and social notes from Camp Sherman and area

C J Sanders of Camp Sherman was a business visitor here yesterday and today. Miss Louise Pearce is the guest of relatives at Logan. Dr A L Pritchard and Stuart Hood lett were visitors at Camp Sherman Tuesday. Nellie Pauline and Owen Morrison left yesterday for a visit with their uncle Mr Will Morrison at McArthur and before returning will visit grandparents at Hamden. Their mother Mrs Walter Morrison and Mrs Hattie Daft accompanied them to Logan. Miss Myra Chapman spent Tuesday in Columbus on business. J Sheldon Scott of Steubenville was called here Tuesday to attend the funeral of Edwin Gooseweed. Clyde Howe of Logan was the guest Saturday and Sunday of Donald McLaughlin. Clarke Higgins is the guest of his family at Lancaster for a few days. Mrs A V Allen, Mrs C D Perry and son Allen of Dayton have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs E W Allen.

C. J. Sanders Camp Sherman Louise Pearce Logan A. L. Pritchard Stuart Hoodlett Nellie Pauline Owen Morrison Will Morrison McArthur Hamden Walter Morrison Hattie Daft Loman Myra Chapman Columbus J. Sheldon Scott Steubenville Edwin Gooseweed Clyde Howe Donald McLaughlin Clarke Higgins Lancaster A.V. Allen C. D. Perry Son Allen Dayton E. W. Allen

Local marriage licenses list six applicants with ages and occupations

Licensed to marry include Charles Wolf 24 miner Glouster and Irene Jennings 17 Nelsonville. Also George W. Ford 25 clerk Millfield Myrtle L. Graham stenographer Athens Walter P. Carsner 18 miner Orbiston Lona P. Grimstead 16 Orbiston.

Charles Wolf Miner Glouster Irene Jennings Nelsonville George W. Ford Clerk Millfield Myrtle L. Graham Athens Walter P. Carsner Orbiston Lona P. Grimstead

Apple Man Displays Rome Beauty and Red Streak Apples

Geogie J. Linscott of Ames township visited town with two notable apples. He exhibited a year old Rome Beauty kept in a cellar and this year’s Pennsylvania Red Streak praised for its size and flavor, claiming it surpasses the Rome Beauty.

Geogie J. Linscott Ames Township Rome Pennsylvania

Hurry is the watchword for Liberty Bond drive

Liberty Bond sales rise with a final push required to meet the Athens county quota. Banks report progress with First National Bank of Glouster at 41900 and Citizens Bank of Albany at 26000. Rural and mining districts show improvement but volunteers must hustle, report to Alderman, and collect initial payments before the Friday deadline.

Athens County First National Bank of Alderman

Germans Hope Freedom Near in Wilson Note

United Press reports Julius Koetigan, longtime Berlin writer and head of Friends of German Democracy in America, says Wilson's note could liberate Germany. He warns the Reichstag meeting in Berlin is postponed indefinitely.

New York Woodrow Wilson Julius Koetigan Friends of German Democracy In America Berlin Vorwaerta Wilson Germany Amsterdam Reichstag

El Valle Fire Battles on Steamship En Route Fire Fourth Hold

The Morgan Line steamer El Valle arriving from New York to New Orleans entered Atlantic Port with fire in her fourth hold. The city fire department responded to extinguish a blaze that had raged for 48 hours aboard the ship, which carried a mixed cargo.

Atlantic Morgan Line el Valle New York New Orleans

First woman sworn as Washington juvenile judge

Miss Kathryn Sellers of Marysville took the oath of office today as juvenile judge of Washington becoming the first woman appointed to that post in the capital city’s history.

Washington Kathryn Sellers Marysvile

Death of Joshua Hull Aged 64 in Newark

Newark reports the death of Joshua Hull aged 64 who contracted spotted fever at age six and has been crippled since. Ten days before his death he suffered another attack of the same illness.

Newark Joshua Hull

Former County Official Killed by Passenger Train

J Henry Raub former county commissioner and wealthy farmer was struck by a passenger train while returning home by automobile in Marion. His skull was crushed and he died an hour later at a local hospital.

Marion J. Henry Raub

Son Killed in Action Reported in Coalton Family

Mrs. Jennie Shuff of Coalton learned her son Harrison E. Shuff of the field artillery was killed in action September 24. The notice from Welston confirms the loss and honors his service.

Welston Jennie Shuff Coalton Harrison E. Shuff Field Artillery

Oak Tree for Each Soldier Planting Honored in Tifin

The memory of Tifin men who died in service will be honored by planting an oak tree for each fallen soldier along the city’s river front improvement project completed at a cost of $300,000.

Tifin

Standard Oil workers buy bonds in fourth issue

Standard Oil Company announces that all employees have purchased one or more bonds in the company’s fourth issue. The notice confirms full employee participation and highlights the bond offering to workers.

Standard J. A. Johnson Standard Oil Company The

Yanks Move Toward Mass Production in War Effort

In the capture of Huns the Yanks press toward quantity production as they push toward victory. Officials urge public support by buying Liberty Bonds to fund war effort and sustain momentum.

Ito

German Leader Calls For Peace At Once

Washington reports that at a Reichstag gathering Von Hindenburg urged immediate peace on the best terms Germany can obtain. He warned that the army lacks sufficient munitions and materials and that no new supply sources are available to continue the fighting.

Washington Reichstag von Hindenburg Germany

Capture of Hill No 299 and hand to hand fighting on Meuse

Gen Pershing reports the capture of Hill No 299 after multiple changes of hands as American forces push along the Meuse in fierce close combat with German troops. Prisoners are listed among the gains, with further notes on French and American advances near Rethel and north of Soissons toward Laon.

Washington Pershing Meuse Paris Acy Rethel French War Office Soissons Laon

New Soldiers Today At University Training Units

The O U Student Army Training Corps settles into routine drills improving precision. Four new recruits named Claude Franklin Love John Alva Fen ton Julian Lawrence Archer George John join. One applicant was rejected. The Students Naval Training Corps is now complete with forty three sworn in and papers issued for the remaining seven.

O. U. Student Army Training Corps Claude Franklin Love John Alva Fenton Julian Lawrence Archer George John Naval Training Corps

Farm survey pushed in Athens County townships

Progress reported in the Athens County Farm Survey with twelve townships fully organized and school district committees appointed. Carthage and York townships are the remaining two. A sheep industry meeting is planned for Albany Vorhes Hall next Saturday at 7 PM to discuss woolgrowers, breeding, marketing, and related legislation including dog control.

Athens County de Lashmutt Carthage York Albany Vorhes Hall Woolgrowers Association

Local Visits Highlight Harvest Church and Nearby Families

Mr and Mrs S Moore visit former sister Ada Parker and family near Hebbardsville. Frank Hooper and sons Orland and Leo guest with George Hill. Mack McGhee of California visits Harry and George Tribe. Louise Rounsaville of Columbus visits her parents Fred White. Charles Tewksbury and family stay with L Chase of Albany. Clarence Goldsberry becomes a parent to a newborn son.

S. Moore Ada Parker Near Hebbardsville Frank Hooper Orland and Leo George Hill Mack McGhee California Harry Tribe George Tribe Louise Rounsaville Columbus Fred White Charles Tewksbury L. Chase Albany Clarence Goldsberry

White Hall Socials and Moves Reported

Mr and Mrs G E B Tribe and two children visited Mr and Mrs Pearl Coe of Pearl Chapel. Mr and Mrs Charles Tewksbury hosted his sister and brother in law from Cleveland and Mrs Saul Tewksbury near Albany. Mr and Mrs Harry Tribe visited Joe Riley and family in Athens. Mr and Mrs Melvin Cuckler and son have moved to the Cuckler dairy farm.

G. EB. Tribe Pearl Coe Pearl Chapel Charles ‘Tewksbury Cleveland Saul Tewksbury Albany Harry Tribe Joe Riley Familly Athena Melvin Cuckler Cuckler

Market Prices for Eggs and Live Poultry

Today's market shows steady eggs with prime firsts at 48¢ per dozen and ordinary firsts 43¢. Live poultry remains steady with fowls over 4 lbs at 28¢ per lb, under 4 lbs 25¢, broilers over 2 lbs 26¢, springers under 2 lbs 25¢, roosters 20¢, ducks and drakes 25-28¢, turkey hens 30¢ per lb and toms 80¢ per lb.

Market Prices for Timothy and Clover Mixed Hay

Columbus market update lists No 1 timothy at 20 dollars per unit No 2 timothy 29 dollars No 3 timothy 28 dollars No 1 clover mixed 26.60 dollars Oats straw 11.12 dollars Rye straw 12.14 dollars on October 15.

Timothy

Cincinnati Market Reports for Hogs Sheep Lambs

Cincinnati on October 16 reports cattle receipts 1500 with slow market and steady shippers. Hogs receipts 6250 with higher market and good choice packers and butchers at 18.00 dollars. Sheep receipts 700 with unchanged trend and lambs at 15.50 to 18.00 dollars.

Cincinnati Ohio

Cattle and Hogs Market Report From Pittsburg

Pittsburg PA October 16 cattle receipts light and market unchanged. Sheep and lambs receipts light and market unchanged. Hogs receipts six cars with higher prices. Prime heavy 18.90 to 19.00, mediums 18.60 to 18.80, heavy workers 18.60 to 18.80, light workers 17.75 to 18.00, pigs 17.60 to 17.75, roughs and stags 12.50 to 13.50.

Pittsburg

Market Prices in Toledo on October 16

Corn cash 1.35, oats 72 to 73 cents, rye 1.63, barley 1.00. Clover October 22.90, December 22.85, January and February 23.00. Alsike October 17.80, December 12.00, March 18.25. Timothy new and old 4.95, December 5.05, March 5.30.

Toledo Ohio Timothy

Market Prices for Grains and Pork Listed in Chicago Note

In Chicago on Oct 16 corn prices shown as Oct 1.22 percent and Nov 1.17 percent. Oats listed Oct 67 percent and Nov 66 percent. Pork futures quoted Oct 36.07 and Nov 26.27 dollars.

Chicago Lil

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