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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1919

Page

7

Property Transfers Across Athens and Ames Townships

A series of land transfers lists parties including Clarence M. Douthitt to Lewis W. Connett for 2.06 acres at $1 000 Athens. J H Johnson to Pheba B H Johnson for a one half share in 25 acres by will. Pheba E Johnson to J H McKinley for 25 acres at $700. Maude Wyatt to Earl R Hugg of lot 1688 at $650. Clara M Weihr and Amy Weihr to Hugh Meighen for lot 106 45 by 80 feet at $1 sum. EB J Michael to Blaine Kennedy 43.57 acres. Lucy Michael to Blaine Kennedy for 55.99 acres and 36.24 acres at nominal consideration. Blaine Kennedy to Elza H Warren for 55.99 acres and 36.24 acres with no stated price.

Athens Clarence M. Douthitt Lewis W. Connett Ames J. H. Johnson Pheba BH. Johnson Will. Pheba E. Johnson J. H. McKinley Athens City Maude Wyatt Earl R. Hugg Clara M. Weihr Amy Weihr Hugh Meighen Alexander Township EB. J. Michael Blaine Kennedy Lucy Michael Elza H. Warren Uo

Railroad Service Restored East of Chicago After Strike

The railroad administration says normal passenger transportation has returned east of Chicago following a coal shortage related strike. Transportation was previously curtailed due to the disruption.

Washington Railroad Administration Chicago

Market Report from Union Stock Yards Ill

eggs steady and best quality prices listed with firsts at 70c per dozen and seconds at 52c. hogs receipts 68,000 with mixed prices from 12.50 to 14.00 for various categories. cattle receipts 1,300 with market steady to strong and ranges for beeves and stockers. sheep receipts 20,000 with lambs around 11.00 to 17.00 and ewes 4.00 to 9.50.

Union Ill

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report Summary

Cattle receipts light and market steady with primes at 15.50 to 15.75 and veal calves 19.00 to 19.50. Sheep and lambs light receipts and steady with primes 10.50 to 11.00, good 9.00 to 10.00, fair mixed 11.00 to 18.50. Hogs receipts 25c doubles and market down with primes 14.15 to 14.25 and heavies 14.50 to 14.60. other hog classes listed from 10.00 to 14.60, stags 9.00 to 9.50.

Pittsburg

Cincinnati cattle market reports slow, steady prices

Cattle receipts 800 with a slow market and weak tone. shippers received 10.50 to 15.50. Calves steady at 18.00 to 18.50. Hogs receipts 7000 with steady market and good to choice at 14.00. Sheep 225 and lambs 7.00 to 8.00 and 17.50 to 18.00 respectively.

Cincinnati

Chicago Produce Market Prices

Butter Creamery 66c standards 63c firsts 59c 64c seconds 57c 58c Eggs ordinaries 68c 70c firsts 75c 77c Cheese Twins 30c 30 % Cheese Young American 31c 31c Live Poultry 18c 25c

Chicago

Toledo Grain Market Prices Rise for Corn and Grains

In Toledo Ohio on December 18, the grain market shows Corn No 3 yellow new at 1.68 dollars, Oates No 2 white at 0.89 and 4 cents, Barley No 2 at 1.63, Rye No 2 at 1.77, and seed cash and futures for Clever Alsike Timothy and hay products with various December and March figures. Many futures list December January February and March contracts across seed crops and grains.

Toledo Clever Alsike Timothy

Liberty Bonds Prices Reported in New York

Liberty 3144 bonds trade at 99.28 with first 93.46 and second 4s at 91.34. First 4 by 4s at 93.50 and second 41 44 at 93.56. Third 41s at 91.60. Victory 4 percent at 98.94 and Victory 3 percent at 98.88.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Victory

Public Forum Calls Labor Delegates on Local Bills

The Central Labor Union meeting in Glouster Ohio on December 21 invites union members to discuss two points. First, amend Ohio mining laws to require telephones at each mine switch for rapid outside communication. Second, protest the Cummings Railroad Bill as a threat to labor civil rights.

Organized Labor Sunday Creek Valley Central Labor Union I. O. O. F. Hall Glouster Ohio Cummings Railroad Frank Burns D. W. Walace

Treaty Peace Being Outlined By Democratic Senators

Democratic leaders in the Senate draft a new series of reservations for a peace treaty compromise. Republicans seek defined terms and possible acceptance after a deadlock. Lodge Hitchcock consult as agreement nears, Knox resolutions to block action loom. Irreconcilables vow to oppose any committee move insinuating revival.

United Press Washington Lodge Hitchcock Foreign Relations Committee Knox League of Nations Senate

Holiday rush at PS Toffee on Yuletide mail

The local post office reports a rapid rise in holiday mail as Yuletide approaches. Fred Lee Tom carts packages through town with extra trucks possible. deliveries run to 11 o clock Christmas Day. Postcards receive similar attention. tinseled cards are banned without envelopes. residents urged to wrap and address packages clearly with return addresses.

Yuletide Fred Lee Tom Union Station Lash

Five Men Held for Operating a Still in Ohio

Five Jefferson county men were charged with operating a fifty gallon still near Raymond and bound over to the grand jury on $1,500 bonds each. Martin Rochus senior and junior, George Morgan, Tom Georgan, and Mike Bucholtz pleaded not guilty at a Federal Commissioner hearing in Columbus.

Columbus, O Jefferson County Johnson Raymond Martin Rochus George Morgan Tom Georgan Mike Bucholtz

Local residents visit parksburg and area

Several residents are listed visiting relatives and friends in Parkersburg New Marshfield and South Salem. People named include Miss Mary Pedigo Mrs Leslie Romine Mr and Mrs John Furner and Rose Mowery. John Atkinson is improving after sickness and a Christmas program is planned at Carthage church.

N. I. Day Denver Parkersburg Mary Pedigo Model School New Marshfield Leslie Romine South Salem Iva Furner Woolf's Bertha Fults Athens R. D John Furner Fannie Coleman Cyrus Jones Otho Eliott Hocking Rose Mowery John Atkinson

Parkersburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs T B Fitch were Parkersburg visitors last week. Mr and Mrs C E B Keller returned home after a few days in Columbus.arry Carlton visited Parkersburg recently. T B Fitch was a business visitor in Athens Saturday. Mrs James Thompson and son Franklin visiting in Athens en route to Newark. Operator Houstier of Zaleski employed at B&O depot. Mable Hornsey staying with John Shanks spent Sunday with her parents in Ireland. Mrs Audrey Tombaugh and Fitch sister Mildred Fitch in Parkersburg Tuesday. T E Fitch spent days in Chillicothe and Cincinnati. Mrs A M Morrison was a Parkersburg visitor Tuesday.

T. B. Fitch Parkersburg C. EB. Keller Columbus Arry Carlton Athens James Thompson Franklin Newark Houstier Zaleski

Family News From Carthage and Nearby Visits

Carthage note says Mr. Add Galbrith returned to his Kansas home after visiting his sister Mrs. W C Burton. Mrs. Flowers returned home from an extended visit with relatives in Kansas and Washington. Mr. and Mrs Abe Burdette and family spent Sunday with H Reyn.

Add Galbrith Kansas W. C. Burton Flowers Washington Abe Burdette H. Reyn

Oysters Send Akron Family to Hospital After Supper

A 40 year old man his wife and daughter were hurt after an oyster supper last night in Akron. They remain in serious condition at a local hospital but are expected to recover.

Akron Charieser Promainge

Two Die In Boston Fire Amid Harsh Winter Night

A blaze in Boston killed two men and left many others injured or exposed to the cold. Firefighters battled the blaze as temperatures plunged to five degrees below zero. The fire heavily damaged several tenements, trapping occupants on the streets during the night.

Boston

Legal action filed for divorce and custody in common pleas court

Clara Callentine sues for divorce and custody in the court of common pleas. The case number 86 lists Woolley as attorney for the respondent. Details appear fragmented but indicate a standard divorce proceeding with custody questions.

Clara Callentine Entine Agala Court of Common Pty Woolley Attys

Will of Jamie Eeotane of Rheena County Deceased

Probate notice announces the will of Jamie Eeotane late of Rheena county, deceased. Dated December 17, 191 T, Judge T. Pets presiding as probate authority.

Jamie Eeotane Rheena County Hie T. Pets ‘Eae Speonate Bauty

WOTICHS OF orone hae powerd ky and will annexed

An Ohio probate notice states Henry Hildebrand named as executor with will annexed. The document references Athene and involves the estate of Hildebrand. Filing and qualification details appear with dates in December and 1930, indicating formal probate steps.

Orone Hildebrand Henry Hildebrand Igie Or Athene Oses Ty Ohio

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