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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
7
The census bureau announces St Louis now stands as the fourth largest U S city with 773000 residents, up from 687029 in 1910, a growth of 125 per cent over ten years. Boston’s 1910 rank and expected releases for New York Chicago and Philadelphia are noted.
Yesterday The Messenger quoted $150 from the Lion and The Mouse sale to Athena High Juniors. The correct amount is $120 of the proceeds designated for the Juniors.
Attorney General Palmer telegrammed presidents of the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads on April 13 asking for a complete list of strikers and the names of those directing the movement. He indicated the names and addresses of all employees on strike and those directing it. Reports say the action aims to enable legal steps under the Lever bill.
Ohio lawmakers call for consolidating blue sky duties under the secretary of state and creating a public works bureau to merge the highway lands and public buildings departments. Attorney Emmett Keenan plans a move to the Messenger Building after years at the First National Bank Building with A. M. Lewis.
Spread of the railroad workers strike slowed as walkouts ceased and talks began. Strikers in Syracuse and Chicago returned to posts while federal justice department inquiries continued. President Wilson announced the railway labor board creation under the Cummins Eeck bill.
Shopmen in the Pennsylvania and Wheeling and Lake Erie yards at Canton and Brewster will vote tonight on joining the current yardmen strike. Strike sentiment is reported strong.
Ohio University welcomes Virginia’s All Southern championship team for a home wrestling night in Athens. Ohio aims for home advantage after a prior loss at Charlottesville. The card includes Olson vs Maiiforte in a half hour bout and six other matches, followed by a gym dance.
Today's markets show Cincinnati produce with eggs at 37 to 39 cents a dozen and live poultry prices around 40 to 45 cents per pound. Cattle, hogs, and sheep in Cincinnati and Chicago stockyards move with steady to slightly varied prices amid an embargo at the yard and no shipments.
OCR fragment shows assorted numbers and partial product cues like Liberty 3144 and Victory, with prices such as 96.40 87.62 91.60 and 87.20, plus varied codes and unreadable descriptors. No coherent event or narrative is discernible beyond a catalog-like listing of items and costs.
Toledo prices list agricultural commodities with various grades and months, including Clover seed and Timothy valuations, plus butter and hay figures. The item ends with a note about a Chicago motor omnibus designed to transport municipal prisoners and its 60 person capacity.
An Athens County Court of Common Pleas order sets a public auction for May 1, 1920 at 1 PM at the courthouse front steps in Athens to sell village land in Phillipsburg parcels. The 0.87 acre tract, appraised at 1000 dollars, is conveyed with a 15 foot roadway strip and requires cash on day of sale. Sam Samantha Holdcroft lot ties and adjacent boundaries are described. sheriff Herb J. Parker and deputy McKinley oversee the sale for plaintiff William C. Young versus Mary J. Lewis et al.
Nelsonville Ohio council declares Washington street improvement from inlet 157 to 275 with grading drainage brick paving and curb. The notice outlines grades and assessment by front foot, dated April 7 1920 and certified April 13 1920.
Pursuant to a rebate court order in Athens County Ohio a public auction will be held on Saturday April 10 1920 at ten oclock in the morning on the premises. The property lies in Town No 6 Range No 18 Section 12 and contains about 40 acres more or less. It was conveyed to Frederick C Wyatt by Edward B Wyatt and wife in 1900 and is appraised at 1600 dollars. Terms are cash on day of sale B B Wyatt administrator of the estate of Frederick C Wyatt deceased confirms the sale.
Hazel Six files in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio alleging Cornelius Williams is the father of a child born of pregnancy. An attachment order has been issued and the matter will be heard on or after April 22 1920.
Allen Beccy appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of John W. Norrin of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated April 6 1920 H T Phillips Probate Judge of Said County 4-6-3otw.
Sealed bids for the stock and fixtures of Millfield Co operative Store Company Millfield Ohio will be received at Wood and Johnson Athens Ohio until 12 o'clock noon Monday April 19. Bids may cover whole stock and fixtures all stock and fixtures minus Ford truck and cash register or Ford truck and cash register separately. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Arrangements to inspect stock and fixtures with Samuel M Johnson trustee in bankruptcy. April 18-14-17.
Amesville Ohio April 13 commencement exercises for seven member Amesville high school class. Baccalaureate sermon Sunday by Rev Chapin in Presbyterian church. Monday evening features class history will poem and ration readings with student music. Tuesday features addresses by Prof H R Wilson Ohio University and Supt Alex Root who will present diplomas.
Troop 2, the loser in a recent scout advancement contest, will entertain Troop 3 this evening at 6 30 o'clock. It marks Troop 2's first defeat and their first contest with Troop 3.
H. H. Haning has been appointed administrator of the estate of James K. Osmond late of 4 6 30tw.
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