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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
3
All traces of scrofula and impurities in the blood are claimed to be wiped out by S S S a vegetable remedy. The ad promises thorough cleansing of the blood and renewed vitality and urges readers to obtain a bottle from druggists and mail a case history for medical advice from the Medical Director at 80 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
Classifieds announce French Dry Cleaners cleaning service with pickup and delivery in Nelsonville. A U. S. Trophy Train event arrives September 26 open 6 to 11 pm with German war trophies and speakers. Also noted is a funeral for Frazee with services Sunday at 2 pm and survivor details.
The patri otic meeting for men at the Y M C A last evening drew a solid crowd. Songs from the Camp Sherman sheet led by Ralph Parks with John Scott on violin accompanied an address by Dr C B E Welch on the Fourth Liberty Loan. Prof D A Ferree spoke on the war situation while Secretary Hudson and others reported on Y M C A war activities. Drops Dead While At Work Mr Lafe Frazee aged 63 years collapsed and died while at work as a carpenter at Bailey Run mine yesterday about 3 o'clock.
A very important meeting of Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts is set for tonight at 7 o clock at the Y M C A. All members are expected to attend.
Mae Sines and Emma Burdette passed naval examinations at Athens and Parkersburg and await call to the colors. Sines is a noted musician from Nelsonville who studied at C. U. Athens, while Burdette has served as bookkeeper for Northern Mining and Fuel Co.
Several of the Boy Scouts of Troop 1 posted bills and cards in local business windows announcing the U S trophy train exhibit that will visit the city next Thursday, Loyalty Day, drawing civic attention to the event.
The Messengers train traction car derailed at Kimberly last evening delaying deliveries. Papers did not arrive on time and one outlying route remained undelivered until this morning.
C. R. Thompson, a Columbus business visitor, spent yesterday in the city. Mrs. Myra Denison was in Columbus Thursday on business. Mrs. Isaac Coleman has returned to Delaware where she serves as matron at the Girls' Industrial School after visiting friends here. Mrs. C. R. Wyman and her young son remain in the area.
Mrs. C. A. Storer and daughter Lillian visited Columbus on Thursday. Misses Thoma and Clara Inderiden returned to Piqua after visiting their brother Mr. and Mrs. Joe Inderiden. Philip Morgan, formerly of Nelsonville now in Columbus, visited William Morgan and old friends. Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Pritchard and Mrs. A. M. Mann spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs. Arthur Lines returned to New Straitsville after visiting Murday. C. C. Sharp was in Columbus Thursday. J. J. Pritchard spent Thursday in Columbus on business.
Pittsburg Pa Mrs Croker describes a weakened nervous state and loss of appetite before using Vinci. She reports improved strength appetite and well being after trying it. The ad claims Vinci supplies elements to build red blood and body strength with McKee Drug Co and druggists promoting Saxol Salve with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Newark, Sept 20. The War Department approves an experiment to train more than 400000 inmates in jails nationwide to fit them for military service. Commissioner Burdette G. Lewis says the plan will begin with a test in New Jersey.
Rome reports the Italian government has no knowledge of an Austrian note inviting belligerents to a conference beyond telegraphic agency texts. Stefani notes the government shows no willingness to pursue such negotiations as implied by the unofficial text.
Washington announces that press association employees involved in collecting and transmitting news by wire to daily papers are counted among essential occupations. Under this ruling from the provost marshal general's office these workers may file deferred draft classification claims under the amended selective service act.
London reports a settlement has been reached between striking railroad employees and their employers ending the labor dispute.
Swedish researchers develop a process to create fertilizer by heating feldspar or similar minerals with a carbon and iron mix in an electric furnace. The method aims to produce a usable nutrient source through mineral treatment.
Today's Markets show steady prices for eggs and live poultry in Cincinnati. Prime firsts sell at 45 cents per dozen with other grades at 43 and 40 cents, while live poultry remains steady with fowls 29 cents per pound and lighter weights 27 cents per pound, broilers 27 cents.
Cattle receipts reach 1300 with a slow market. shippers paid 13.00 to 16.50 and extra unchanged. Hoges report 1500 receipts, demand weak with packers and butchers paying 20.00 for good choice. Sheep at 10.00 to 11.00, lambs lower at 18.26.
Pittsburg Pa September 20. Sheep and lamb receipts light with fair mixed prices. Hogs receipts include 20 cars with a steady market. Heavy workers sold around 20.56 to 20.76 per hundred, roughs 15.76 to 18.60, steers 13.60 to 14.00. lambs and llamas quoted at 12.00 to 18.00.
Toledo Ohio reports cash grain prices with corn at 1.65 dollars per bushel and oats around 7.4 to 7.5 cents, rye 1.59, barley 1.05, hay and clover futures for October and December with notable values for timothy and alsike, reflecting market activity on September 20.
Chicago market brief lists Corn futures with Sept 1.50 1/2, Sept Oct 1.73 1/2, Nov 1.47 0. Dcta Sept 0.73, Oct 1.3 3/4, Nov 1.4 0. Pork futures show Sept 46.55, Oct 41.00, Nov 44.15 with standard price notation.
Safety note on hair washing warns against alkali in soaps and recommends ordinary refined coconut oil as a gentle cleanser. Two teaspoonfuls with water produce rich lather that cleanses scalp and hair, leaving it soft, silky, bright, and easy to manage. Coconut oil is inexpensive and widely available at pharmacies for family use.
The French government loans 1000 cows to the American Red Cross enabling a dairy plant at the largest American army hospital in France. The dairy will supply fresh milk to thousands of sick and wounded soldiers and be operated by convalescent soldiers.
Washington dispatch lists Ohioans among Americans held in German prisoner camps. Named suspects include Randall Brown of Pleasant Hill and Samuel Fuchs of Columbus, reported as in unknown camps.
Red Cross chapters in Cincinnati Columbus Lexington Toledo Cleveland Indianapolis Evansville Fort Wayne and Louisville will open stations to gather pita and shells for conversion into charcoal for gas masks. Lake division head quarters announced all chapters are asked to collect and forward the materials to the nearest chapter.
Alexander F. Kerensky, former Russian premier, told the inter Allied conference in session in London that members of the old Constituent Assembly are meeting secretly in Russia and attempting to form a government for all Russia. The statement underscores continuing efforts to unify the Russian political front amid exile.
John Kempton Jr. of Taylor Ridge had his right big toe amputated last Thursday after his foot was run over while spragging a car in Mine 10 at Dertick. Gangrene followed the injury and surgical work was done by Dr. Crawford and Dr. Von Scheele.
A local man refused to pay a jitney driver for hauling him to Modoc and back and was fined plus costs in police court. He posted his watch as security due to lack of funds. The driver claims the same fel.
Officers from several women’s clubs urge members to peel tomatoes tomorrow for the Oxford Canning Company. Peelers scarce yet high wages offered. hundreds of bushels may go to waste. Government plans to use much of the output overseas.
Montreal reports Bertha Courtmanche a female orderly at the Grey Nunnery confessed to setting the February 14 blaze that killed 65 babies. Detectives arrested her at the nunnery where she worked and she signed the confession amid fire mania allegations.
Director General McAdoo approves American Railway Express rate increases expected to yield 23.67 million dollars and sends the proposal to the Interstate Commerce Commission for final action. Public hearings are announced to begin Tuesday October 4.
One year old Darrell Dorr, child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dorr of Canaanville, died last night from bowel trouble. Funeral plans have not been announced. An English inventor introduces a soft collar with loops to pass a necktie and draw ends together.
A man who failed to pay for a car hire after promising to settle in Gloucester was taken to the lockup by a passing marshal. The incident occurred as the driver reported the defendant had funds earlier but could not pay on return. Mrs. Elizabeth Winefordner, age
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