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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
9
Today market notes show eggs at 73 cents per dozen for extra firsts and firsts, 55 cents for seconds. Live poultry prices list fowls 26 cents per pound or less 22 to 26 cents for various weights, roosters 16 cents, turkeys hens eight pounds and up 45 cents, ducks and springers 30 to 32 cents, crooked breasted poultry 20 cents.
Hog receipts 85 000 with market up 10 cents. Bulk hogs 13.90 to 14.50, butchers 14.45 to 18.50, packing 13.25 to 13.75, light 13.50 to 18.90, pigs 12.75 to 13.75, roughs 12.75 to 13.25. Cattle receipts 8 000, market steady to weak. beeves 7.50 to 20.00, butcher stock 6.00 to 14.25, canners and cutters 5.00 to 7.50, stockers and feeders 6.00 to 12.00, cows 6.00 to 14.25, calves 15.25 to 16.00. Sheep receipts 700, market 25 cents higher. wool lambs 11.00 to 17.10, ewes 4.50 to 10.00.
Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice 15.50 to 15.75 and prime 14.00 to 15.00, common 12.00 to 13.50, veal calves 19.00 to 19.50. Sheep and lambs receipts fair, lambs lower, prime wethers 10.50 to 11.00, good 9.00 to 10.00, mixed goods 7.50 to 8.50, fair 10.00 to 17.75. Hogs receipts 35 doubles, market steady with mediums 14.50 to 14.60, heavy yorkers 14.30 to 14.60, light yorkers 14.50 to 14.60, pigs 14.50 to 14.60, roughs 10.00 to 12.75, stags 9.00 to 9.50.
Cattle receipts 600 with a steady market. Shippers receive 10.50 to 14.50 dollars. Calves receipts steady with 18 to 18.50 dollars. Hogs receipts 9000 with active steady market. good to choice 7.00 to 8.00. Lambs steady. good to choice 17.50 to 18.00.
Butter creamery 6544c standards 62c 6214¢ firsts 58c 63c seconds 57c 58c Eggs ordinaries 68c 70c firsts 71c Cheese Twins 30c 30%c young American 3144c 31%c Live Poultry 18c 25c
Liberty 314s trade at 99.18 with First 4s at 93.32 and Second 4s at 91.44. First 414s quote 93.56, Second 414s 91.52, Third 414s 93.58, Fourth 414s 91.56. Victory 43s at 98.92 and Victory 3s at 98.94.
Toledo Ohio December 19 close. Corn No 3 yellow 1.58. Oats No 2 white 87 to 88 cents. Barley No 2 1.63. Rye No 2 1.77. Clover seed cash and Dec 30.70 Jan 30.62 14 Feb 30.67 March 30.50. Timothy cash 1917 1918 5.52 cash 1919 and Dec 65.70 March April May 5.85. Alsuke cash and Dec 81.05 March 30.95.
Transfers include Elisha A. Hooper to Frank Beasley of three tracts totaling 22.23, 1, and 7.7 acres with no stated consideration in Athens Township. In Athens City Ralph D. Woods to Eber M. Fulton for Lot 1564 on Mill and Palmer streets valued at 3000 dollars. Nelsonville James T. Maffin sells Lot 432 to William J. Wallace and wife for 12 dollars. Troy Joshua Jones conveys 83.66 acres to G C Jones for 14.65 dollars. W G Devore sells 21 acres to A C Davis for 1000 dollars. William Marshall transfers Lots 194 195 196 to Thurston Clark for 200 dollars.
Paris December 19. The German delegation announced that Premier Clemenceau has informed them German prisoners of war in France will be returned immediately and without waiting for the signing of the protocol.
A man from Sharpsville Pennsylvania is identified as the latest victim in a drinking denatured alcohol scare. William Dunham aged 52 died early today with two others named Thomas Dewhurst and Richard Richeson dying yesterday from the same adulterated liquor.
Washington December 19 The State Department acts to block Vladimir Vodhmetroff a self styled Soviet Russia representative from entering the United States on an important mission. Officials say immigration control underpins the move to bar him unless his visit serves no diplomatic purpose.
A novelty device in cigar stores ejects a used match when a button is pressed, lights a fresh match, holds it for a man to light his cigar, then drops the spent match into a tray.
Snow slows holiday scenes in Athens as sleighs struggle with autos while a juror missing a sick horse shortens courthouse proceedings. A Shrapnel Corner quip ponders leap year fashion among young ladies as auto taxes and fuel concerns mingle with daily life.
The Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Co secured a county auditor permit and began erecting a 10000 dollar plant in Nelsonville signaling near beer operations in the area.
A local merchant denounces shortages as a symptom of profiteers cornering essential goods. He says scarcity persists, but money can still buy what you want, highlighting price and supply concerns in the community.
Palmer laments high living costs while addressing a pet dog issue. He asks the owner to chain the dog to prevent biting. The remarks reflect concern over community safety and responsible pet ownership.
Snow has brightened scenes around town with Santa Claus and Bethlehem stars appearing in the grade room windows of the O. U. training school. The snow framing the windows outside adds a festive touch to the display.
Superintendent Morgan and his party of boys depart this evening for a weeklong visit to Washington and New York. Their address is care of the Morgan Party at Hotel Woodstock Times Square New York City. They plan to return by midnight Thursday and expect to be home by Friday evening, though late trains could delay them to Saturday morning in case of missed connections in Washington.
Scouts of Troop One held the final meeting of the year and outlined re-registration for January first. Tenderfeet were told to finish second class requirements and Harold Ross joined as a new member while Claude Wesefall advanced to first class. the troop roll is full for now with no additions planned unless vacancies arise.
A bushel of pecans arrived for Mr and Mrs W B Johnson sent by Misses Louise and Pearl Roberts of Hobart Kansas. The senders, formerly from Millfield, are Ohio University graduates now farming in the west. The pecans were grown on their Hobart area farm.
A man returning home for lunch in Pittsburg arrives with coal soot on his face, a rare sight in these days of clean gas. The piece notes gas soot in the air and hints at a past when Athens burned gas more freely, highlighting the contrast with current conditions.
Water levels on the Ohio River eased at Herr's Island to 5.2 feet and Davis Island to 6.8 feet while Point Pleasant read 26.7 feet as stages continued to drop.
All are invited to a school Christmas program at Hooper Ridge on Monday evening at 7 30. Miss Glancy teaches the class and leads the event for local residents.
Nevin R. Hesse appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of John R. Hesse late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated December 18 1919. H T Phillips Probate Judge of Said County. 12 19 30tw.
Belle Baird has been appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of Caroline J. Hill of Athens County Ohio. Dated December 12, 1919. H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge of said county.
Notice states sealed proposals due December 22 1919 at the office of Reuben Wagner Clerk of Glouster Ohio for six bonds totaling 2400 par value bearing 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds dated December 18 1919 mature December 16 1923 and December 16 1927. Rejection of all bids available. 5 percent certified check required with bid.
Under probate order of Athens county Ohio Amy Davis executrix will auction 13 lots in Fairfax Addition Stewart Village Athens county on January 8 1920 at 1 pm. Parcels include lots 176 177 178 179 180 184 185 186 187 188 189 196 and 191 on Nelsonville and Stewart streets. Appraised at 9756 with payments 1 3 1 3 years secured by mortgage.
Sylvia Hook sues for divorce child custody and alimony in Athens county court of common pleas case no 11856. Henry Hook residence unknown is named as respondent. Hearing set for on or after December 26 1919. Colley and Rowland attorneys for the plaintiff. 11 13 60tw
Ath ens township rural board of education will sell the Blackburn school house and ground at public sale on December 29, 1919 at County Superintendent Root's office at 6 30 p m to the highest responsible bidder The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids By order of the board of education WM ROBERTS President JOSEPH EVANS Clerk 11 28 40tw
Public auction to sell a two story frame building in Chauncey village known as Dover township hall. Property occupied by D H North. Board may reject all bids. Clerk Simpson Millneth Ohio dates listed.
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