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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
2
Mrs Kate Allen faced a spat with her husband in A Peppy Duo after accusing her spouse of indiscretions. A judge awarded her $15 weekly alimony. John Olsen, a chauffeur, became the first speedster acquitted in three years as experts said a patrol motorcycle could not reach thirty miles an hour.
Dr. H K Kung special Chinese delegate to the peace conference is in Washington presenting to U S senators the Chinese case against Japan over Shantung. He is accompanied by Dr Hasu and carries the protest of the Chinese people to the conference delegates opposing Japan’s demands on China.
John C Campbell of Athens died Friday night at 11 at his home 110 East State Street aged 63. He leaves two children Mrs John Cooley and Clifford Campbell of Athens and his wife who died a year ago. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from the residence with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Campbell built a business career in Athens and Dublin, including furniture and undertaking, the Campbell Block, farms, and the Cooley Campbell auto business. He was a respected Mason and civic builder who had recently remodeled his home and planned a new garage on North Court Street before his death from heart trouble after influenza.
Cattle receipts light with a steady market. Prices: choice 15.25 to 16.00, prime 14.75 to 15.75, common 11.50 to 12.50, veal calves 21.00 to 22.00. Hogs varied with a lower trend. primes 20.75 to 21.50, mediums 21.25 to 21.50, heavy yorkers 21.25 to 21.50. Eggs at Cincinnati 46 to 48 cents per dozen. firsts and seconds priced accordingly. Live poultry quotes list fowls roosters and broilers with weights and prices.
In Chicago at the Union Stock Yards and nearby market, hogs receipts 6000 with a steady to lower trend and bid ranges noted. butchers 17.50 to 21.00, packing 16.00 to 18.25, lights 17.50 to 21.00, pigs 16.00 to 17.75, roughs 16.50 to 17.25. Cattle receipts 3000 with uneven, lower market. beeves 9.75 to 18.25, butcher stock 7.50 to 15.50, canners and cutters 6.25 to 9.75, stockers and feeders 7.50 to 9.75, cows 7.25 to 14.50, calves 20.00 to 21.00. Sheep receipts 3500 with slightly higher market. wool lambs 10.00 to 18.25, owes 3.00 to 9.75.
Cattle receipts 450, shippers 11.50 to 15.50. Calves market 25 lower, extra 20.50. Hogs receipts 2000, steady to 25 higher, good choice packers and hutchers 22.00. Sheep receipts 4200, market steady, good choice 9.00 to 9.50. Lambs market steady, good choice 18.25 to 18.50.
Closing prices in Toledo show Corn No 8 yellow at 2.05 dollars. Oats No 2 white old 79 to 80 cents, new 7 8e or 9c. Barley No 2 at 1.43 14. Clover seed cash 30.00 with futures at 30.10, 28 9 24, 29.25. Timothy 1917 cash 5.35 and 1918 cash 5.85 with September 5.80, October 35.67 44, December 5.85 14, March 6.00.
A Kentucky druggist promotes Mentholized Arcine as an effective hay fever and rose fever remedy. He claims a ninety nine percent success rate and urges readers to mix a pint from boiled water. The note advises gargling and snuffing to blunt attacks and cites pharmacists who back the product.
New York reports Benjamin Steigman, a high school teacher, files for divorce claiming his wife Annette locked him in, hurled china and flat irons at him, and caused him to be late for work.
A casual train of thirteen troopers passes through Athens on Friday bound for Camp Sherman with 12 59 P M arrival. Mrs Harry Campbell shares a tested sweet pickle recipe while city fire horses go motorized after sale to NY Coal Co and a West Virginia buyer. Citizens file for U S citizenship while a concert closes the Athens High School band leadership. The town clock moves to the courthouse tower ending Clay McClain's 35 year care. The 53rd C V L reunion set for September 16 in Columbus invites families and promises a large turnout.
Advertisement touts Bio-Feren as a cure for nervous exhaustion and low energy. Claims tablets taken after meals and at night restore vigor, ambition, and sharpness within a week, with a money back guarantee if goals aren’t reached. Available from local druggists.
Three Athens youths have been selected to join the U S naval shoot at Caldwell New Jersey from August 25 to 30. Lieutenant William Walsh is coach while Lieutenant James Fri and Sergeant F W Dew will be team members. Local war record cited in selection.
Several couples from Luhrig Coolville Chauncey Nelsonville and Glouster obtained wedding permits. Names include Lewis Hobart Lee and Dessie Ellis 22 and 27. Ola H Bardin 22 and Margaret Hayhurst 21. Frank Settles 33 and Bessie Wordan 34. Carl Somers 26 and Sarah Coon 22. William Slisher 21 and Leora Croy. O A Rider 31 and La Myra Chapman 28. Rev B F Timmons Rev John E Miller and Rev R G Bowden are listed.
An article discusses eyes as busy even in rest, enduring abuse from long hours and poor light. Warnings to protect vision are urged, noting glasses cannot restore sight for the blind and emphasizing timely care to prevent blindness.
Miss Bertie Wells of Columbus visited her aunt Mrs. Amanda Wells. Emmett Cotton and family called on F. Coe. Gills Kalb to Rushville for a few days. Ada Leach and brother go to Marion to visit friends. Eastern Star met with ice cream and cake served. Attendees from afar included Mrs. Walter Whitlarch Nelsonville and Miss Blanche Howe Athens.
Four Athens county farmers Elmer Finsterwald Cletus Mulligan Charles Cranmer and Frank Pugh attended a Columbus sale of sixty registered Duroc Jersey sons. The group sold animals at an average near $250 and Cranmer and Pugh brought back one top animal at a high price.
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