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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1919

Page

7

Minority Report Pushes Peace Treaty Adoption

Six Democrats on the foreign relations committee delivered a minority report urging the Senate to adopt the peace treaty as written. They criticize opponents for using reservations to defeat the league by indirection, warn against delaying report, and defend the covenant as humanity’s best safeguard against international chaos.

Washington Foreign Relations Committee Senate Lodge League of Nations Huchilliams, Swanson Pomerone Iain Arizona Pittman United States Germany League

Athens high to open expanded night school this year

Night school at Athens high will open October 1 with broader offerings including salesmanship and advertising. Full high school credit will be given. Last year the program was self supporting with 50 students. attendance is expected to rise. Newark report: fire destroys two cottages at Buckeye Lake causing $6,000 loss.

Athens High Addi Fional Morgan Newark Buckeye Lake

Property Owners Ban Hunting in Local Townships Ohio

landowners in Alexander and Lee townships Athens County Ohio post a notice forbidding hunting or trapping on their farms day or night. A reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction of any person digging or trapping on their premises without permission.

Alexander and Lee Athens County Ohio J. W. Lak W. D. Whaley W. E. Crossen G. B. Allen E. S. McVay C. J. McVay A. E. Potter Frank

Lenses Featured for Toric Curved and Invisible Bifocal Glasses

An advertisement highlights toric or curved lenses for a wider field of vision and invisible bifocals that provide both far and near sight in one pair. The lenses look like ordinary single vision lenses.

Ohio University Trustees Act on Salaries and land deals

The Ohio University board approved raises for engineers firemen janitors and plumbers as urged by President Ellis. They authorized a transfer of land between South Court street and President street and agreed to hire a hospital administrator for 1000 dollars. The council also sought Senate confirmation of Timothy Hagan as trustee and extended readiness to visit southern Ohio high schools. Fourteen members attended.

Board of Trustees Ohio University Ellis Ohio Senate Timothy Hagan State Teachers Retirement System Dean Chubb C. E. Witt South Court Street President Street Henry Zenner Uiversity University Zenner University Hospital Hamblin Jones Wood Coultrap Biddle O’blenness Hopkins Duff McVay Hogan Cullinan Lash Eikenberry Ells Foster

Forestry Meeting On at Carbondale

The Ohio Forestry Society delegates arrived in Carbondale Sept. 11 and were welcomed by Col. R. Epder lin of the Carbondale Coal Co. H. C. Rogers gave the response. A forest tour is set for tomorrow under Supt. Doolittle with several addresses by nature students. The event closes Saturday and is hosted by Carbondale Coal Co.

Carbondale Ohio Forestry Society Col. R. Epderlin Carbondale Coal Company H. C. Rogers Ohio Forestry, Society Farm Bureau For Ohio Carbondale Coal Co Supt. Doolittle

Wingett Tewksbury Marriage At Albany Parsonage

The marriage of Clyde E. Wingett and Alma P. Tewksbury took place Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage with Mayor E C Woodworth officiating in a small gathering. The couple, popular Albany residents, will reside in Albany.

Clyde E. Wingett Alma P. Tewksbury Methodist Parsonage E. C. Woodworth Wingett Albany

Roberts to Lecture on Church Demand at Rural Community

Pleasanton, Sept 11. L W Roberts of Athens will lecture at St E church Sunday at 10 30 AM. He will discuss the demand of the church on the rural community. Public invitation extended.

Thirteen former saloon keepers arraigned in Lorain

Thirteen men, most former saloon keepers, faced charges in Lorain criminal court for unlawfully selling intoxicants. George Kalapos pleaded not guilty and was fined 100 dollars plus costs, claiming he fooled customers with non intoxicants. The others were released on 200 dollar bail each, trials to be scheduled.

EM Lorain, CO William P. Duffy George Kalapos

Civil War nurses elect officers in Columbus meeting

The army nurses of Civil War organizations closed their Columbus meeting with officer elections. President Mrs. Alice Cary Risley of Columbus Missouri was re elected. National treasurer Salome M Stewart of Gettysburg was re elected for the 17th time. Other officers named include Senior Vice President Emily Adler Clarion Iowa Junior Vice President Lucretia Davis Washington DC Chaplain Hattie M Brubaker Saint Paris Ohio Conductor Allie Baily Sacramento California and Guard Rosie Russell Vicksburg Tennessee.

Columbus Army Nurses of Civil War Organization Alice Cary Risley Salome M. Stewart Gettysburg Emily Adler Clarion Lucretia Davis Washington D. C Hattie M. Brubaker Saint Paris Ohio Allie Baily Sacramento Calif Rosie Russell Vicksburg Tenn

Prince of Wales Arrives in Far West Saskatoon

The Prince of Wales arrived in Saskatoon at noon and received a great welcome from local residents as he began his stop in the distant western region.

Prince Far West Sarskatoon, Sask Prince of Wales

Pershing Home Welcome Sparks New York Parade

General Pershing returns to New York amid a grand welcoming display. War Secretary Baker and former Treasury Secretary McAdoo stand with Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan on city hall steps. Rodman Wanamaker and others join a royal reception as boats and airplanes celebrate at the harbor. Thousands line the river and ocean craft in a jubilant greeting.

General Pershing Newton D. Baker Baker Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo Peter Boat Pershing City Hall Hylan Rodman Wanamaker Smith New York State Leviathan New York U.S

Doheny Links Bolshevism to Mexico Probe

Edward L. Doheny told the Senate Mexican investigation committee that Bolshevist propaganda in Mexico comes from American sources and may mirror terror in Russia. He promised details and names of those involved, including links to I.W.W. agitation and German names, and described the peon conditions under Diaz. He also described developing Tempico oil lands with cash purchases and clear intent.

Washington Mexico Edward L. Doheny Los Angeles Senate Mexican Investigation Committee Doheny Russia United States Diaz Tempico

Navy head asked to be ready for Boston trouble

Acting Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt received Governor Coolidge's telegram requesting sailors be held in readiness to aid Boston authorities in suppressing rioting linked to the police strike. He noted only sailors from Boston or on patrol may enter the city, and some men seen may have been discharged sailors in uniform.

Washington Roosevelt Coolidge Massachusetts Boston Peters

President Wilson Visited Billings for Peace Treaty Explanation

Thousands of Montana ranchers and families crowded Billings to hear President Wilson discuss the peace treaty. He stepped from his private car at 9 A.M. to a cheering crowd, smiling and saluting, as the town hosted a festival atmosphere with flag bedecking and holiday spirit.

Billings Mont Septi Montana Wilson Woren

Jobs Falls to Old Timers in baseball clash

The Old Timers defeated Jobs 6 to 3 in BuchteI on Tuesday night. John White hit a homer and Dr. Walker added a three bagger while Old Timers loaded the bases with no outs in one inning but three batters grounded out. The two teams set for a rematch next Friday evening.

Buchtel Jobs John White Dr. Walker

Jacksonville Schools Open With Large Enrollment

Jacksonville public schools begin the new term with the second largest enrollment in Athens county under county supervision. The high school welcomes John M. Williams as principal and Merle Wagner as assistant principal. teachers include Mrs. Della Shirkey, Mrs. Gladys Pickering, and a single high school vacancy. Grade teachers from eighth through first grade are listed with several names. Miss Garnet Daniels leads the Redtown school.

Jacksonville Athens County Wich John M. Williams Merle Wagner Della Shirkey Gladys Pickering Glenna Weatherby Edna Harrison Nelle McCann Lena Davis Mary McCann Hazel Kalt Mildred Kinder Goldin Boudinot Redtown Garnet Daniels

National Sons of Veterans Call for 100 Percent Americanism

At the U S S A meeting in Columbus Ohio the group adopted a declaration opposing bolshevism and urging deportation laws for degenrate aliens. The motion to send the declaration to the President Congress governors and state legislatures was approved. Adjutant General Trimble reported 9798 deaths since the last encampment and G A R membership figures of 110,917 in good standing, down from 120,917 in 1917.

Columbus Sons of Veterans Chet H. F. Speelman Cincinnati United States Albert M. Trimble Lincoln Neb

Copper warming pan shown in old days by W F Masters

A copper warming pan dating back about two centuries was presented to The Messenger by W F Masters of this city. It was used as a bed warmer with hot charcoal and for warming food during camping trips by the Old Boys in their pursuits of fishing and Indians.

Messenger W. F. Masters

Toledo Grain Market Closing Prices

Closing prices list for grain and seeds in Toledo Ohio with figures for Corn No 3 yellow at 1.68, Oats No 2 white old 0.75 0.76 new 0.73 and other commodities including barley, clover seed Alsike Timothy with various month quotes.

Toledo Alsike Timothy

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report

Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice 15.50 to 16.25 and prime 14.00 to 15.00, common 8.50 to 10.50. Veal calves 21.00 to 22.00. Sheep and lambs light receipts with prime wethers 10.50 to 11.25, good 9.50 to 10.25, hogs weaker with prime heavies 17.25 to 18.25 and mediums 18.00 to 18.25, pigs 17.00 to 17.25.

Pittsburg

Cincinnati Market Reports for Cattle Hogs and Lambs

Cattle receipts dull with shippers at 11 and 13 dollars. Calves market steady with extras at 20 and 20.54. Hogs receipts 4000 with prices 50 to 1 lower. good choice packers and butchers at 16.75 and 17.00. Sheep receipts 21 with market steady. good to choice 7.00 to 7.50. Lambs market 50 cents lower. good to choice 17.00 to 17.50.

Cincinnati Lambia

Liberty bonds quotes on New York market notices

Liberty bonds today quote values in New York with First 4s at 94.84 and Second 4s at 93.12. Third 4s at 95.16 and Fourth 4s at 93.20. Victory 3% at 99.60 and Victory 4% at 99.54.

Liberty Bonds New York Victory

Death of Mrs Rice Raney Rice at Athens State Hospital

Mrs Rice Raney Rice died at Athens State Hospital on September 10 at age 28 after four months of confinement. Her remains were shipped to Gallipolis for burial by Newsom Walburn Co. undertakers.

Mray Raney Rice Athens State Hospital Gallipolis Newsom

Funeral services for Gladys Bolinger

Funeral services for Gladys Bolinger, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bolinger of Akron, were held.

Gladys Bolinger W. 8S. Bolinger Akron

Interment Planned on West Union Street After Church Service

This afternoon at o'clock a funeral will be held at the Christian church with interment to follow on West Union Street.

Christian Church Union Street

Stanley W Hatton dies after long illness at Athens State hospital

Stanley W. Hatton age 47 died Wednesday night at Athens State hospital after two years of confinement. His widow Mrs Hatton accompanied the remains to Dyesville for burial, with Undertaker Baughman in charge of the body.

Stanley W. Hatton Athens State Hospital

Funeral Services for Cyrus Bean Held Saturday

Funeral services for Cyrus Bean will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the church in South Canaan conducted by Rev. Sherwood. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Cyrus Bean South Canaan Rev Sherwood

Turkey Buzzard with Tiny Bell Travels North Alone

Sam Krieger reports a turkey buzzard seen with a small bell on its neck. The bird ranged from southern Georgia to Michigan, traveling solo across the states.

Sam Krieger Georgia Michigan

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