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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1920

Page

5

Sonora Forces Face War Near Agua Prieta

Sonora state troops dig in near Agua Prieta after seizing federal customs houses in Nogales and Nacozari. President Carranza's forces are said to be sent into Sonora, prompting mass calls for 18 to 60 year olds to enroll. Officials deny secession, claiming only a break with the Carranza government. The federal government seeks passage through the U S to reinforce.

Douglas, Ari Sonora Agua Prieta Republic of Carranza Dieguez Pino United States Mexico

Deserter Held After Local Capture Near Athens

Herbert Hunkerford, a U S army deserter with Athens West Side roots, was jailed by the sheriff this morning after detection by Constable Jacob Glenn. He previously served at Leavenworth after a 18 month sentence for desertion. authorities plan to return him to Leavenworth.

Herbert Hunkerford United States Army Hunkerford Athens Sherman Europe Leavenworth Uncle Sam Jacob Glenn Parker Porter United States

Cincinnati Market Roundup Cattle Hogs and Produce

Cattle receipts 2200 steady to lower with steers good to choice at 11.50 to 13.50. calves weak at 15.00 to 16.00. Hogs 11,000 standstill due to strike, good to choice packers 1.50 lower. Sheep 400 steady at 11.00 to 12. Lambs 19.00 to 20. Produce in Chicago and Cincinnati: butter 60c to 69c, eggs 35c to 40c, cheese 29c to 31c. Liberty bonds quoted, Victory bonds listed. Total market details for unions and livestock shown.

Cincinnati

Livestock Prices at Pittsburg and Toledo Grain Note

Pittsburg cattle receipts 40 cars with market up 2.00. sheep and lambs 18 double deck steady with prime wethers 13 to 14. hogs 40 double decks unsettled with prime heavy 16 to 16.50 and light workers 17.50 to 18.50. Toledo grain closing figures dated April 12.

Pittsburg

Tanlac credited with easing rheumatism for 75 year old Louisville woman

Mrs. Nannie Chappell of Louisville says Tanlac relieved twenty three year rheumatism and digestive troubles after multiple bottles. She reports improved sleep appetite and energy and notes her son a railroad worker helped arrange treatment. Tanlac sold by Cline Pharmacy in Athens Taylor & Son in Coolville and F. W. Gibson in Amesville.

Kentucky Nannie Chappell Old Third Street Louisville Louisville and Nashville Railroad Taniac Athens Cline Pharmacy Co Coolville Taylor & Son Amesville F. W. Gibson

Arbolone Tablets Touted as Safe Obesity Cure

A testimonial letter from Mrs. Lilla Richards of Pittsfield Maine praises Arbolone Tablets for weight loss and relief from headaches and palpitations. The ad claims hundreds of thousands of tubes sold in five years with no reported harms and guarantees satisfaction.

Lilla Richards Pittsfield Maine

Census figures to be released Tuesday for multiple cities

The census bureau announced it will release 1920 population figures for St Louis Massillon Chillicothe Bellaire Martins Ferry Circleville East Palestine at 10:30 A M tomorrow. The list includes Galesburg Charleston Bemidji Blythe and corrected Vinita figures in Oklahoma.

Washington Census Bureau St. Louis Massillon Chillicothe Bellaire Martins Ferry Circleville Palestine Ohio Galesburg Ill Charleston W. Va Bemidji Mino Blythe Calif Vinita Okla

Cleveland Striking Switchmen Press for Government Action

A committee of striking switchmen in Cleveland asked Justice Department head Bliss Morton to intervene to end the walkout. Russell Hull said the move is not intimidation but a response to widespread employee dissatisfaction. The railroad brotherhoods oppose government intervention, per W G Lee in an open telegram to the federal mediation board. New York notes mention Barnard College activities and Greek games among events.

Cleveland Bliss Morton Department of Justice Russell Hull W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Federal Board of Mediation and

Day and Night Hide Aboard a Steamer in Storm

Two young cats named Day and Night slip aboard the steamer Black Hawk. They are cared for by a friendly crew who train them in tricks and keep them safe from the voyage. A looming storm and threatened wreck set the stage for a perilous night at sea.

Night Day Santa Claus Crogs Billy Black Hawk

Magnetic Cousin Awakens Deep Desire in Diary Entry

The diarist recounts meeting Harvey Russell and an English cousin Cecil Archers who unsettles her with a magnetic presence. She recalls shared traits with her former partner, smokes in defiance, and notes a growing attraction that disturbs her stability as she contemplates engagement. The piece ends with a foreboding hint that trouble lies ahead.

Petition for Public Road in Athens County

Frank Finsterwald and George Slaughter petition the Athens County Board of Commissioners to establish a public road. The plan runs from the foot of the hill near Vinton Miller to Peach Ridge road, crossing private lands and ending near Btony Point. Viewing is set for April 19, 1920 with a final hearing May 17, 1920.

Uunger Vinton Miller Benjamin Tippie Lewia Cosa Chas

Petition to Establish Public Road in Athens County

Petitioners seek a public road from a Davis Creek road near Lodi and Carphage townships across township lines toward the old Davis Creek Dutch Ridge route. Landowners Walter Greiner and Henry Mantle own involved properties. The board sets viewing for April 26 1920 and a hearing on May 3 1920, per order 329-36tw.

Board of Commissioners Athens County Ohio Said County Davis Creek Lodi Carphage Walter Greiner Henry Mantle Dutch Ridge Isadore. Montle Kieft Athens County Board OF Commissioners

Appointment of William Gibson as Executor in Ohio

William Gibson has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Thomas Gibson of Greens County Ohio, deceased. This occurred on the 11th day of March A D 1920, I Phillips probate judge of said county. The record shows a fee of $29 30tw.

William Gibson Thomas Gibson Greens County Ohio I. Phillips Said County

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Athens County

FDA Frost appointed and qualified as administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of A J Howard late of Athens county Ohio deceased. This 10th day of April 1925. Judge Sean Fett of Sala County.

Fda Frost A. J. Howard Athens County Ohio Tees Sean Fett t'Sala S County

Public road closing near George Tribe residence Athens County

The Beare of oe county two freeholders request a public road closure starting in front of George Tribe’s residence lease lot 104 Alexander Township. The line runs west to lease lot 107 or Adam Niggemeyer’s land. Final hearing set for May 8, 1920 after initial order for April 30.

Cerenane Freeholders George Tribe Aleander Township Athens County Ohio Adam Niggemeyer

Wage Demands Rejected By Michigan Central Strikers

Detroit April 12 Michigan Central railroad refused wage demands of striking yardmen and switchmen. General superintendent Henry Shearer urged the men to take their grievances to the U S government. He accused the strikers of breaking pledges to keep food trains moving.

Detroit Mich Michigan Central Railroad Today Henry Shearer United States Shearer

Livery Stable Owner Plans Garage Conversion

Chicago news reports A. A. Knapp, proprietor of a livery stable for 29 years, will switch from survey and driving horses to a steam line powered multi cylinder system and convert the barn into a garage.

Chicago A. A. Knapp

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