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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

7

Auto industry research signals solid 1926 demand rise

A J C Royle report notes 1926 auto output may reach 5 million vehicles with first half near 2 million and continued strength into year end. Executives from Otis Steel Midland Detroit White and Eaton foresee steady to higher volumes, aided by wealth, good roads, and the two car family trend. Cattle and sheep markets show varied cattle prices and lamb demand in midsummer trading.

Ely Sire E. Griffin University of Michigan School of Business Administration United States J. Kulas Otisteel Company Midland Steel Products Company Midland Cleveland Detroit Walter Chite White Motor Company of J. O. Eaton Eaton Axle and Spring Company J. A. Krider Thompson Products Company

Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Receipts and Prices

Chicago hogs receipts reach 20 000 with top prices around 13 50 for select heavy weights and 12 50 to 15 40 for typical mixes. Cattle and calves show varied bids: steers 1500 up at 9 50 to 11 50, 1100 down at 10 50, and yearling offerings around 7 05 to 6 25 for different grades. Lambs and sheep quotes include 10 50 to 12 75 for lambs and 5 50 to 7 25 for common to choice ranges.

Chicago

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Summary

A Cincinnati livestock market recap notes steady demand with several lots priced. Heifers and steers ranged 250 to 350 pounds at 13. boos pounds with totals around 3713.75 dollars for 1480 pounds. Light weight hogs 30 to 190 pounds fetched around 14 pesos or 12013 dollars, and sows also traded in the session.

Cincinnati Livestock Howe

New York Produce Prices Hold Steady Across Commodities

Market notes show flour steady, pork around 37.50, lard near 15.45, coffee Rio No 7 at 19 c, Santos No 8 at 22 c. Dressed poultry firm with turkeys 30 60c, live poultry varied, cheese firmer with creamery extras up to 42c, eggs stronger at 42 44c, milk and butter receipts over 10k.

New York Middle West Rio No Santos No Young Americas States Pacific Coast

Market Price Snapshot for Dairy Meats and Produce

Butter prices show extra eyetein tablets and various firsts with 4114 42 percent, packing stocks at 2S8c. Kegs and cheese range. Swiss, Mimburger, York State, and fresh cheeses quoted. Live poultry notes heavy fowls and Leghorn fowls with prices, pork loin and Boston butts mentioned. Potatoes list Kentucky New Jersey and Missouri values per bushel.

York State

Butter receipts and creamery stock prices listed

Butter receipts total 15 571 with creamery extras 40c and standards 3944 including firsts and seconds. Keys receipts total 11 575 with ordinaries 24 28c firsts 2914 30gc seconds 20 4c extras 31 3lige.

Cincinnati Produce Butter Prices and Egg Quotations

Butter firmer in market reports with creamery values in tablets. Eggs hold firm with items including extra firsts and firsts priced around 20 to 30 cents, ungraded at 30 cents.

Cincinnati

Grain and dairy prices recorded in November reports

The excerpt lists commodity prices including corn at 98 cents per bushel for No. 2, rye and oats in No. 2 and No. 10e grade, barley, imported cloverseed at 18.25 and futures at 21, 16.20, and 16.20, Timothy at cash new 3.10 and futures, Alsike August and September 15.75, butter 43 44 cents, eggs 0.804 0.32, and hay at 28.00.

Timothy

Athens man recalls Lancaster hot box excursion tale

Reader Radford of Athens recalls a trip from Athens to Columbus where a hot box near Lancaster caused a pause. The conductor called all aboard and a wandering youth delayed by testing the x train before returning home the following day. The charter was reportedly by W. A. Beaton.

Messenger Waye Athens Columbus Lancaster W. A. Beaton Radford Athens, C R. Fr. Dd

Betting Abatement Issued Against Cincinnati Dog Races

A sweeping order of abatement directed Sheriff Harry Klostermann to stop betting at the Erlanger track dog races issued today by Judge Leslie Applegate in Kenton county Ky circuit court.

Cincinnati U.R Harry Klostermann Erlanger Track Leslie Applegate Kenton County

Bomb Explodes at Union Selling Co Plant. No Injuries

A bomb blast at the Union Selling Company's plant in Cincinnati caused the building to shake and workers to flee into the street. Police pursued clues, but no injuries were reported.

Cincinnati U.P Union Selling Company

Dover swimmer aborts English Channel attempt

Clara Belle Barrett began to swim the English channel but abandoned the attempt five miles from shore at 5 30 p m due to seasickness and cold.

Dover Eng Clara Belle Barrett English Channel

Stores to Close Two Afternoons

All associated stores will close Thursday and Friday afternoons this week, with closings at noon Friday to allow merchants and clerks to attend the Athens County fair. Banks will also close Thursday and Friday afternoons.

8S. M. Johnson Athens County

Arrest of Joseph Rotonda Aids Camden Murder Case

The arrest of Joseph Rotonda, 35, in Cleveland on August 24 is believed by officials to offer a solution to the murder of a mother and child in Camden New Jersey about a year ago.

Cleveland Joseph Rotonda Camden N. J

Man Shot in Sharonville Arrest Incident

May or Harry McGrew sustained a slight scalp wound during a shooting affray when he attempted to arrest three Black men in Sharonville on August 24. The incident involved three suspects and a confrontation at the scene.

Major Sharonville Harry McGrew

Heat wave broadcasting advances claim by Carnegie Tech professor

Prof FE Dibble of the Carnegie Institute of Technology argues heat waves can be broadcast as readily as sound waves. He cites discovery of an instrument to control heat waves and a detector to hold and amplify them as the main required development.

FE. 8. Dibble Carnegie Institute of Technology

Plea For Non Support In Coolville Court

In Coolville, a man pled guilty to failing to support his11 year old child Okey Richardson. He was ordered by Judge S. M. Johnson to pay $38 weekly to the local Probate court for the child’s support.

Okey Richardson Coolville S. M. Johnson

Marriage License Granted In Amesville

A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to Milbert Carl McLaughlin 28 a Detroit motor operator and Sarah Mildred Sauer 18 a Amesville houseworker. They were married immediately after the license was issued by Pearl Helwig Justice of the peace.

Milbert Carl McLaughlin Detroit W. L. McLaughlin Sarah Mildred Sauer Amesville Lewis M. Sauer Pearl Helwig

Will of Margaret Hickey names Hickey children executor

The Athens County Probate Court records the will of Margaret Hickey leaving equal shares to her son Thomas Hickey and daughter Mary Hickey. Thomas Hickey is named the executor of the will.

Margaret Hickey Canaan Township Athens County Thomas Mary Hickey Thomas Hicky

Suit Seeks Transfer of Goodyear Board Control

Columbus August 24. A suit filed in the Supreme Court seeks to overthrow Goodyear Tire and Rubber control. Walter Booth Summit County prosecutor, filed in the name of a stockholder asking removal of eight directors and shift of control away from Wall Street. The case concerns corporate governance, not the company’s business affairs.

Columbus U.P Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Supreme Court Walter Booth Summit County Wall Street Booth

Germans Scrap Over Booze Stirs Prohibition Debate

Berlin reports confusion over prohibition effects matching U S debate. A German doctor cites American crime fall from prohibition while alleging degeneration signs, calling the American claim a large scale fraud with the rich drinking freely.

Berlin United States Muenchener Medical Weekly America

Belliare Chief Faces Drunkenness and Duty Charges

Ohio brief reports Chief of Police Clarence Corbett facing charges of drunkenness neglect of duty and disorderly conduct. Mayor Lloyd Conwell says he will suspend the chief unless Corbett resigns by tomorrow.

Bellaire Clarence Corbett Lloyd Conwell Corbett

Youth Columbus Executed for Store Murder

Emanuel Ross a 17 year old held to be executed at the state prison this Friday for the January murder of Isadore Steeck during a store robbery attempt. He was convicted in January and faces the looming death sentence.

Columbus Emanuel Ross Isadore Steeck

Wise charged in embezzlement suit in Columbus court

In Columbus a prisoner, David P. Wise, faces a $10,989 embezzlement suit filed in Common Pleas court by U S Fidelity and Guarantee. The suit alleges Wise stole the funds from Fidelity Savings and Loan of Cleveland.

Columbus David P. Wise Common Pleas U.S. Fidelity & Guarantee Company Wise Fidelity Savings & Loan Company of Cleveland

Death ruled accidental in Ohio crash near Erie

Coroner's jury finds Mrs. H. R. Hilse of Madisonville Ohio died in a head on collision near Erie on August 14 as an accident. Her husband, who drove, was found guilty of reckless driving, fined ten dollars, and survived with severe bruises.

Erie U.P H. R. Hilse Madisonville Cincinnati Here

Foreclosure Suit In Nelsonville Involving Pattons

The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association sues Hazel G Patton William F Patton and co defendants Peoples Bank of Nelsonville F J Beasley Milling and Grocery Co claiming a $6000 loan with minimal payments and seeks a first lien on the property.

The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Hazel G. Patton William F. Patton Peoples’ Bank of Nelsonville F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company Patton

Prisoners Riot Over Jail Food in Columbus Dungeon

Eighteen inmates were locked in the county jail dungeon after protests against bread and stew served as meals. The uprising began on the second floor and spread to other levels of the jail.

Columbus

Ohlo Youth Drowns at Westerville

John M. McBride aged 18 son of Dr. F Scott McBride general superintendent of the Anti-Saloon league drowned yesterday at Little Point Sable Michigan according to word received here today.

Westerville John M. McBride F Scott McBride The Anti-Saloon League Little Point Sable Mich

Married Men More Reliable Than Single Men, Study Claims

A new statistic suggests married men are six times more reliable than single men, highlighting perceived stability in partnerships.

Mrs. Mary Devlin Dies at 65 in Athens Home Today

Mrs. Mary Devlin 65 widow of Edward Devlin died at 11 Palmer street at 7 am after a five months illness. A resident of Athens for 13 years she leaves six daughters four sons 22 grandchildren one great grandchild five sisters and one brother. Funeral mass at St Pauls Catholic church and burial in New Lexington.

Mary Devlin Edward Devlin Palmer Street Athens Vincennes Ind Thomas Devlin Drakes John Sprague N. H Michael New St. Paul's Catholic Church New Lexington

Athens County Fair Opens With Four Day Run

Co. D Dailey and Frank Biddle told Athens Rotary Club that the Athens County Fair opens today and runs through Friday night. The 75 year old fair attracts strong local support, with premiums totaling about 4000, most of which stay in the county. Exhibits and races promise quality entries and good horse racing over three days.

Co. D. Dailey Frank Biddle Athens County Fair Association Athens Rotary Club Athens County Ohio

Missing Army pilot Bettis fails to arrive at Bellefonte field

Lieutenant Cyrus Bettis U S S Army pilot reported missing from Selfridge Field Mich has not arrived at the government mail field at Bellefonte officials said today confirming he remains unaccounted for and his status unresolved.

Bellefonte Cyrus Bettis Selfridge Field Mich

Ohio Man Named Phone Official

Charles P. Cooper was named vice president of American Telephone and Telegraph, after resigning as president of Ohio Bell Telephone. Edwin F. Carter of St. Louis was chosen as Cooper’s successor as president of Ohio Bell, effective immediately. Cooper follows Edgard S. Bloom, now president of Western Electric, and remains on Ohio Bell’s board. Cooper’s rise began after graduating from Ohio State University.

Cleveland U.P Charles P. Cooper American Telephone and Telegraph Company Ohio Bell Telephone Company Edwin F. Carter St. Louis Cooper Edgard S. Bloom Western Electric Company Ohio Company Ohio State University At Columbus

Rain Falls In Athens With Local Flooding

Nearly an inch of rain drenched Athens early today, recorded at the home of Mrs C N France. Storms reached areas north of the city causing creeks to overflow and flooding in low fields. Forecasts call for clearing skies and cooler conditions locally.

Athens C. N. France

Rail Time Card Athens Schedules for Northbound Trains

Athens station daily time card lists northbound trains No 1 at 7 01 am No 2 at 2 38 pm No 3 at 12 26 pm and No 4 at 5 35 pm Also Hocking Valley northbound Nos 31 at 6 45 am 33 at 12 10 pm daily except Sunday and Nos 30 34 28 for southbound arrivals at 11 08 am 4 32 pm and 9 40 pm respectively Includes westbound Baltimore Ohio Ohio service at 4 24 am and 6 14 pm.

Athens Hocking Valley Daiy M. Athe Peaina

Mystery at the Heaths A Long Island House Case

A 1926 tale introduces Mrs Prentiss and the Heath household on Long Island during the Perry Heath Myra Heath murder and Bunny Moore suspicion. Lawrence Inman and Bunny Moore are guests as Detective Cunningham investigates scents of murder amid locked doors and a rouge stained clue.

Mrs. Prentiss Meath Harbor Gardens Long Island Myra Heath Perry Heaths Lawrence Inman Myra Bunny Moore Perry Heath Heath Bunny Peopre Inman Sam Anderson Ileath al, Cunningham Anderson Toohunter Buck Bunny Emma Mott Littl Bunny Cunningham

Heath case stirs Gaybrook Harbor club intrigue

Al Cunningham reports Heath case clues to Parkers at the club verandah. Matt the detective suspects Bunny Moore, while Sam Anderson clashes with the idea that an infant could commit murder. Cunningham believes Heath’s disappearance might be voluntary as he weighs dealers and private buyers for Heath’s art.

Bunny Moore Old Anderson Cunningham Lecures Bunny Myra Gaybrook Harbor Country Club Parkers al Cunningham Heath House Matt Moore Arthur Black Danny Sam Anderson Miss Moore Heath Bunn Moore Perry Anderson Mattman Black Sam Inman Perry Heath

Tone Tone System Tonie promises weight gain and pep boost

An advertisement touts John’s Tone Tone System Tonie as a fast acting tonic to increase weight by up to ten pounds. It claims cod liver oil plus fresh liver extracts, with unpleasant taste removed, and guarantees a refund if not satisfied, via local druggists including The Cline Pharmacy.

John Cline Pharmacy

Home remedy claims varicose veins reduce with Emerald Oft

An advertisement urges readers to use a two ounce bottle of Moones's Emerald Oft full strength to treat varicose veins by applying nightly and morning. It promises veins will shrink to normal size and claims piles are absorbed, with distribution through druggists.

Moones

Radio station schedules on WEAF and others featured

A long list of radio programs across major networks for Tuesday night. Entries include WEAF Eveready Hour and numerous city stations such as WJZ WRC WGY Keystoners WBAL City Park Orchestra and others detailing time slots from early evening to late night with concerts sports and talk programs.

WEAF Eveready Hour KFAB WJZ WRC WGY the Keystoners WCX Red Apple Club WBAL City Park Orchestra WRNY Edison Ensemble WFBG Altoona Nela Beach WPG Atlantic City Baltimore Sandman Weal Mandolin Orchestra WEEI Boston WNAC WGR Buffalo Statler Orchestra WMAK WBT Charlotte WGHB Clearwater American Legion WTAM Cleveland Wilson’s WGHP Detroit Skylark Tuller WWJ WJR Red Aprils Club WTIC Hartfo WREO Lansing WMBF Miami Beach WOR Newark Premier Club Vanderbilt Orchestra Jimmy Caruso Ritz-Carlton Orchestra New York Waldorf Orchestra United Press Mason Weaf Salon The Gold Dust Twins Moment Musicale Linner Symphony Players WJAR Providence Schenectady Bta Springfield CKCL Toronto Baldwin Washington Willard Orchestra Kitt WTAG Worcester WLS Chicago Sherw WGN WLIB WBBM WOK Wow Tenth Infantry Formica Orchestra WKRC Cincinnati WSAI Maids of Melody WFAA Dallas Lisman Basse Joy's Orchestra WOC Davenport KOA Denver WHO Des Moines 14Th Cavalry Band WBAP Fort Worth Hot Springs WDAF Kansas City School of the Air WHB Lincoln Little Symphony KFI LOS Ange Radio Club WHAS Louisvi WHAD Milwaukee Wisconsin Theatre WCCO MPLS ST. Paul Ruth Lewis WJJD Mooseheart KGO Oakland Bem WOAW Omaha KGW Portland KSD ST. Louis WEAY WCBD Zion U.P

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Business World Today J. C. Royle National Acme Comany Cleveland Automatic Machine Company Neonk St Allis Chalnweset Enee Ajax American Cat i! Foundry Atchison Cole Gas and Electric Famous Players General Electric General Motors Goodrich International Inspiration Nickel Inter Mari Ptd Eee Rene Kennecot Gon Motors Middle States Seaboard Steel Pennsylvania Ray Consolidated Paul Scutere Railway Muthern Pacific Ok Island Rep Iron and Steel Nelair Westinghouse Willys Overland Cleveland Produce Kentucky New Jersey Valley End Missouri Hickey BANK Ohlo Areany Beto Baltimnole Westbound G.P. Putnam Sons Bar of Justice Wny Ae New York Frank Cole Florence Stern Cook Geo. Olsen Bear Mountain Orchestra 69Th Regiment Band Fewwon So Wabs Ida Arrowhead Orchestra WLWL Eugene Sullivan WPAP Wwe Siew WFI Ecuy Wip Usic Peekskill Philadelphia Nerind WCAE Pittsburgh William Penn Orchestra O. Henry Story WKDKA Pittsurgh WSB Atlanta Bohemian Orchestra KYW WMAQ Chapman’s Orchestra WEBH CNRM CNRO CNRT WCFC WOO WLIT WAH Wava
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