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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1921

Page

8

Bland A Part In Death In Kerr Murder Trial

The first witness in the Kerr murder trial testifies in Monaca case three years after the crime. Bland admits taking part in the hold up and says Kerr fired the fatal shot that killed Tynjor Cetyineak. He was brought from Ohio State Prison, Columbus.

Pomeroy Ohio Fred I. Kerr Tynjor Cetyineak Monaca Bland Kerr Cetyineak Ohio State Prison Columbus

Submarine sinks during tests. 51 escape to surface

A newly built US government submarine sank during tests at Bridgeport Harbor. A crash dive failed and batteries flooded with chlorine gas but crew bailed out water, saving five Navy men and forty six civilians. Seaman Peter Dunne, nineteen, crawled through a torpedo tube to summon help.

U. S Bridgeport Peter Dunne

Dayton Charity Chest Surpasses Goal in One Week

Dayton’s community chest reaches 531000 with a surplus exceeding 10000 after a rapid week campaign. Funds will be distributed to local charitable groups and support Dayton families facing hardship from job scarcity. A separate note reports a child’s dramatic police inquiry and a confession claim, leading to the child’s transfer to the children’s society.

Dayton, O Dayton

Crescent Ridge Social News Highlights in Athens Area

Mrs. F. EB Boudinot visited grandmother last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Weiss and family toured Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Guy White visited the latters parents Basil Robertson Glouster. Mrs. EK B Mason and sons and Miss Clara Wemer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B F Brown. Clara Wemer Nellie Sayers weekend with parents. Sunday visitors at Mrs. Wilson Wemer included Mrs. F M White L W White Hazel Clara Wemer and Orvil Boudinot. Victor Sayers recovering well after adenoids and tonsils surgery. Hazel Wemer and Orvil Boudinot visited Millfield. George John Jess Wemer called on R H Wemer family Sunday evening.

F. EB. Boudinot John Weiss Athens Guy White Basil Robertson Glouster EK. B. Mason and Sons Clara Wemer B. F. Brown Nellie Sayers Mrs R. H. Wemer

Didn't Want Her Daddy Arrested Story Reveals Child’s Confession

In New York on December 13, seven year old Annette Albertino claimed she did not know the gun was loaded when she shot her infant sister in the head. Police questioned her for three hours at the station as the dying child’s condition prompted ongoing investigation.

Annette The Children’s Society New York N. Y Annette Albertino

Travelers Aid Worker Meets Spice of Life

Miss Katherine Turner works at Grand Central as a Travelers' Aid Society representative. She acts as a bridesmaid for couples who meet aboard ships or at distant ports and marry after chance encounters in New York.

Travelers Aid Worker Katherine Turner New York Gates Miss Turner Grand Central Station Travelers’ Aid Society

Supt Stailey to Address Chamber Luncheon on Education

The Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon this week will feature Superintendent C E Stailey speaking on The Claims of Education in Athens. Stailey has been in Athens just over a year and will outline the public school operation plan to members. The talk replaces a prior chosen speaker and is the last luncheon before holidays with the next gathering slated for January 11.

Chamber of Commerce C. E. Stailey Athens Stailey Chamber W. D. McKinney Southern Ohio Coal Exchange

Seven children among family burned to death in Detroit

Detro it Mich December 18 A family perished in a house fire that left seven children aged one to ten dead and the father among the victims. The mother escaped with an infant and is in serious condition at a local hospital. The home on a country road was inaccessible to the fire department and the nearest phone was 2 1/2 miles away.

Detroit Mich Here Margaret Waken

Philadelphia man wins claim to old Ohio estate

John Stratton aged 51 of Philadelphia emerged from legal death after fifteen years to seek a share of John McCoy’s $40,000 will in Columbus Ohio. Declared dead in 1906 for absence, Stratton said he fled from his Kansas-uncle at age nine and has since lived in Philadelphia.

Columbus John Stratton Philadelphia Stratton John McCoy Kansas

Wheat Prices Slump on Chicago Board Ahead of Crop Report

Chicago December 13 Wheat prices fell on the board of trade as operators anticipated a favorable crop report. Traders cited the expectation of ample supply and reduced demand as key factors in the decline.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Man Held On Liquor Transport Charge In Wynesburg

A man identified as John Noxdren of East Liverpool Ohio and two unnamed companions were detained in Wynesburg Pennsylvania on December 13 charged with illegal transportation of liquor.

Wynesburg John Noxdren Eighth Street Liverpool Ohio

Liberty Bonds Market Quotes From New York

Liberty bonds listed with prices: Liberty 31s at 95.60, first 4%8 at 97.26, second 44s at 96.04, third 44s at 97.82, fourth 44s at 97.38, Victory 2% at 99.98, and Victory Ms at 100.00. The market report is dated December 13 in New York.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Victory

Illinois and Ohio oil stocks prices listed in market table

A row of figures shows bid and asking prices for various oil and gas companies and pipelines. Names include Prairie Oil and Gas, Sinclair Oil, Standard Oil affiliates, Midwest Refining and Cumberland Pipe Line with bids around 10% to 27% and company listings such as Glenrock and Boston Wyoming.

Meeker &Co Columbus Tllinois South Penn Cal N. J N. Y Standard of Ohio Midwest Refining Midwest Oil Sinclair Oil Cumberland Pipe Line Standard Ind Glenrock Boston Wyoming

Grain Produce Market Report from Chicago

Grain and dairy prices listed for Chicago on December 13. Butter creamery 45c, standards 38c, firsts 35 38c, seconds 32 24c, ordinaries 43 45c. Cheese Twins 19 20c, Young Americas 20 21c. Poultry live 14 22c, ducks 25c, roosters 15c, springs 21c.

Chicago

Grain and seed prices mixed in Toledo market report

Toledo market notes list cash and futures prices for corn oats rye barley clover seed timothy alfalfa and butter. Prices show variations across cash and contract months with clover seed and timothy recurring in several futures terms.

Toledo

Cleveland market report prices for butter eggs poultry and potatoes

Cleveland producers posted prices on December 13 with butter in tubs at 52 62c, extra 68c, extra firsts 51c, firsts 50c, seconds 42c, packing sacks 28 29c. Eggs unchanged. Poultry turkeys 40 42c. Potatoes at 3.15 per 150 pound sack.

Cleveland

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report

Receipts light on cattle and sheep and lambs with steady to slow markets. Cattle mix ranges from common to prime with veal calves. sheep and lambs show primes around 6 to 6.50 for wethers and 11.50 to 12 for yearling lambs. Hogs see slow, lower trade with prime heavies about 7.25 to 7.35 and lighter weights near 8.

Pittsburg Cincinnati Union Stockyards Ill Chicago

Cattle and Hogs Steady in Cincinnati and Chicago Markets

Cincinnati and Chicago market reports show steady demand across cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges. Cincinnati receipts total about 1000 cattle and 65900 hogs while Chicago lists hogs 63 000 and cattle 11000 with varying weights and paremeters.

Grange Leader Urges Road Aid and Agriculture Plans

L J Taber, master of the Ohio State Grange, recommends opening sessions favoring federal road-building aid, higher TB eradication funds for cattle, and laws for collective bargaining and marketing by farmers. He opposes a general sales tax and will not seek re election as master.

Cincinnatti, CO Ohio State Grange L. J. Taber Tabor Grange The

Stock certificates worthless without state license or transfer approval

Judge Charles M. Milroy ruled that stock certificates of an incorporated company hold no value when no license from the state commissioner of securities is secured or authorization to sell or transfer stock is granted by the state department of banks and banking.

Toledo Dee State Commissioner of Securities State Department of Banks and Banking Charles M. Milroy

Hunter Rescued After 42 Hours Beside Lake St Marys

Lester Bowersock, 22, was rescued after 42 hours on a duck platform on Lake St Marys. He suffered frozen feet and temporary paralysis in the legs as his rowboat broke loose and drifted away. he tried swimming but returned to the platform to conserve energy.

ST. Mary’s O Lester Bowersock Lake St. Mary’s Bowersock

King Buried With Fire Department Honors in Cleveland

The funeral of a Lakewood fire department collie named King was held with full fireman honors. King served eight months on the force and was an eager, never-missed alarm responder, earning his epitaph as a dog who died in duty.

Cleveland Lakewood Fire Department King Collie

Lord Fitzalan May Be Named Governor General of Ireland

Lord Fitzalan the former Lord Talbot is discussed as a candidate for the first governor general of the Irish Free State when the dominion government begins. He currently serves as viceroy of Ireland.

Lord Fitzalan Ireland Lord Talbot Irish Free State

Local Worker Killed After Fast Turn Before Truck

A department worker died after speeding around a corner and being struck by his own department truck. The incident occurred as he attempted to maneuver a bend, resulting in fatal injuries. Police and investigators are reviewing the scene for details.

Bankers' Association to meet May 7 at White Sulphur Springs

Washington reports the American Bankers Association executive council will open its spring session on May 7 at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. The gathering centers on banking policy and industry issues.

Washington the American Bankers’ Assocition White Sulphur Springs West Virginia

A Chronic Loafer Faces Self-Description

A recurring smirk and habit of avoiding work mark a man who excuses himself as sick or in hard luck rather than facing responsibility. The tone hints at social judgment for chronic unemployment and an evasive mindset.

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