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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1919

Page

7

Local moves and visits spice Utley and Athens

Leonard Ogg and Wm White made a business trip to Athens Monday. Ha Haybron returned from Rutland where he visited his sister Mrs Chris Holdaroff. J L Foutch was at Athens Friday on business. The local union at Utley held a meeting Saturday for election of officers. W H James and family moved to Utley. Mose Quall and family moved from Utley boarding house to Pomeroy. Mrs Bertha Fairbanks took charge of the boarding house. Sam McGilton and family from Beallville moved into the Lewis property with their son in law and wife Abe White. Geo Chambers of Black Diamond Coal Company now in charge of Utley mines. Orland Brawley and Carl Sedwick families visited Athens and Amesville. J F Linscott and family were at Amesville and Athens. Herb Sedwick and family visited their daughter Mrs Arthur Thompson. Mrs Fred Sedwick and Florence visited Amesville. J F Linscott was at Athens Saturday.

Leonard Ogg Wm. White Athens Haybron Rutland Chris. Holdaroff J. L. Foutch Utley W. H. James Mose Quall Pomeroy Bertha Fairbanks Sam McGilton Bealville Lewis Abe White Geo. Chambers Black Diamond Coal Company Chambers Orland Brawley Carl Sedwick John Sedwick J. F. Linscott Amesville Herb Sedwick Arthur Thompson Fred Sedwick Florence

Christmas Week Visits And School Closure In Albany

ReperenP Mrs Della Bean of Athens visited relatives Monday. William Burdette of Akron stayed with his brother Ed Burdette. A C Knowlton couple left for Marion to visit their daughter. E K Carpenter family to Millford Center for holidays. Albany schools closed till January 5 after Wednesday. primary grades held a Christmas tree and music program. Nesbitts to Hamden for Christmas vacation.

Della Bean Athens William Burdette Akron Ed Burdette A. C. Knowlton Marion E. K. Carpenter Esther Marguerite George Coe Millford Center Albany J. E. Nesbitt Hamden

Christmas bustle in Sharpsburg and local moves

Christmas is in the air as residents stay busy with gifts and chores. Fred Lewis relocates to a farm on Howard Croston and Cc. O. Grimes moves into Alpha Thompson's property temporarily. Mrs. Lorenzo Lovell visits Athens. John Chappalear returns from Columbus hospital after appendicitis surgery. Some Lat Robed residents worry over a reported theft tied to a poker loss and seek an explanation of the incident.

Fred Lewis Frank Bardin Howard Croston Cc. O. Grimes Alpha Thompson Lorenzo Lovell Athens John Chappalear Columbus Lathrop

Warrener Leads Effort to Pay Kinder Debt

W. J. Warrener, driving force, urged The Messenger to back the debt payoff for Kinder mother and child. He pledged $25.00 today, underscoring his habit of supporting worthy causes.

W. J. Warrener Warrener

Savings cheer prompts home buyers this Christmas

The passage encourages thrifty households to start a savings account at The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co. in Columbus. It notes savers are among the happiest and best citizens and promises loans to help someone buy a home.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus

Cincinnati Produce Market Prices Today

Eggs are steady with extra firsts at 74 cents per dozen and extra firsts 72 cents. Firsts 61 cents and seconds 60 cents. Live poultry lists fowls over 5 pounds at 27 cents, over 4 pounds at 24 cents, under 4 pounds at 22 cents, roosters 17 cents, fryers over 2 pounds at 25 cents, and roosters over 4 pounds at 27 cents.

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Cattle Market Steady Despite Sweeping Receipts

Cattle receipts reach 700 with steadier tone for shippers at 10.50 to 15.00. Calves weaker with value 16.50 to 17.50. Hogs receipts 6000 steady to 0.25 higher with good packer bids at 14.25. Sheep 300 head steady with good to choice at 8.00 to 8.50. Lambs steady with strong 7.50 to 18.00 bids.

Cincinnati

Chicago Produce Market Butter Prices Briefly Updated

Chicago produce market reports butter at 60 cents for standards 68 cents for firsts 68 cents for 68¢ and 54 cents for seconds with a note on bid and carrying terms from Butter-Creamery 654c.

Chicago

Hog and cattle market figures from Union Stock Yards

Hogs receipts 22000 with market up 15 to 20 cents. bulk at 13.40, 138.50. butchers 13.00 to 13.60. packing 12.50 to 13.15. light 13.00 to 13.40. pigs 12.25 to 13.25. roughs 12.00 to 12.75. Cattle receipts 35000 with steady to strong market. beeves 8.00 to 20.00. butcher stock 6.40 to 14.75. canners 5.25 to 7.75. stockers 6.25 to 12.25. cows 6.40 to 14.75. calves 15.50 to 16.50. Sheep receipts 8000 with market 25 cents higher. wool lambs 11.75 to 18.25. ewes 4.75 to 10.50.

Liberty Bonds and Victory Securities Prices

Liberty 314 priced at 99 10, First 4 at 92 66, Second 4 at 91 24, First 41 at 93 12, Second 4 percent at 91 30, Third 4 percent at 93 38, Fourth 414 at 91 26, Victory 434 at 98 90, Victory 3 percent at 98 88.

Liberty Bonds Liberty Victory

Market Summary for Cattle Sheep and Hogs

Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice 15.50 to 15.75 prime 14.00 to 15.00 common 11.00 to 12.00 veal calves 18.50 to 19.00. Sheep and lambs light receipts, market steady prime wethers 10.50 to 11.00 good 9.00 to 10.00, mixed 7.50 to 8.50, fair 10.00 to 18.00. Hogs receipts 20 doubles, market active prime heavy 13.75 to 14.00 mediums 14.10, 14.10 heavy yorkers 14.00 to 14.10 light workers 14.10 to 14.15 pigs 14.25 to 14.50 roughs 10 to 12.50 stags 9.00 to 9.50.

Death of Anna Leiten at Athens State Hospital

Anna Leiten, 67, died at Athens State hospital yesterday from a cerebral hemorrhage after a two year stay. Her daughter accompanied the remains to Parkersburg West Virginia for burial. Newsom Walburn Co undertakers had charge of the arrangements.

Anna Leiten Athens State Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Newsom-Walburn Co

Toledo Grain Market Prices Report

Toledo Ohio market notes list commodity prices for grain and seed. Corn No 3 yellow at 1.53 per bushel oats No 2 white 88 to 89 cents. Barley No 2 1.64. Rye No 2 1.79. Clover and timothy seed prices shown for various delivery months including December March and 1917 1919.

Toledo Alsike Timothy

Russell Guilty of Sedition in Winnipeg Strike Case

R. B. Russell, a leading figure in Winnipeg's May general strike, was found guilty of sedition. He was the first of twelve indicted. charges stem from acts during the trouble. His trial lasted twenty eight days.

Winnipeg Man R._ B. Russell Russell

Court House Dog Tags Sent to Nearby Villages

Dog tags were shipped to Nelsonville Glouster and Hockingport for local dog owners. Mayor-elect Peter Barrows of Nelsonville G A Cornwell jewelry Glouster and H B Adams of Hockingport will issue the tags. Auditor Cornwell asked to attend a December 30 conference with the state tax commission on Athens county oil and gas property assessments.

Nelsonville Glouster Hockingport Peter Barrows W. Columbus Street G. A. Cornwell Jewelry Store H. B. Adams Cornwell State Tax Commission Athens County

Clerk Denies 1920 Hunting Licenses Distribution Claim

Clerk of Court Morgan says he has no hunting licenses ready for distribution this morning and will not issue tags until January first, countering Game Protector Joe Hibbard’s statement. Morgan clarifies the licenses are not yet available.

Morgan Joe Hibbard

Judge approves deputy hire including dog catcher salary

Judge Wor stell allows deputy hire next year with a dog catcher earning 75 dollars monthly. A cognovit note action yields judgment for 707.35 dollars for plaintiff T. J. Dillinger against Jane F. Cook in a newly filed suit.

Worstell T. J. Dillinger Jane F. Cook

Allison Partition Action Dismissed With Costs Against Plaintiff

The partition action of Nettie C. Allison against Charles P. Allison has been dismissed at the costs of the plaintiff.

Nettie C. Allison Charles P. Allison

Grace Keely v Sunday Creek Coal Co settles out of court

The case where Grace Keely sought equitable relief against Sunday Creek Coal Co. has been settled out of court.

Grace Keely Sunday Creek Coal Co

Etha Mae Hicks Restored After Moore Divorce

Mrs. Etha Mae Hicks, formerly Etha Mae Moore, won a divorce suit against Everett V. Moore and had her name restored in court. The ruling formalized the end of the marriage and reinstated her maiden name.

Etha Mae Moore Etha Mae Hicks Everett V. Moore

Injunction Against John Griffin Dismissed at Plaintiff Costs

The Troy township injunction against John Griffin was dismissed with costs awarded to the plaintiff.

Troy Township John Griffin

Stella Hook Seeks Divorce from Clifford Rutter over Cruelty

In a divorce petition Mrs. Stella Rutter alleges cruelty and cites an incident when her husband followed her to friends in Floodwood and allegedly attempted to force her to drink carbolic acid. She asks restoration of her maiden name Stella Hook.

Stella Rutter Clifford Rutter Friends Floodwood

Wedding Permits Issued To Local Residents In Ohio Counties

Clinton T. Mathews clerk and Mabel Cooley bookkeeper both of Athens receive wedding permits. John E. Dudley rubber worker of Akron weds Addie Marie Bardin of Athens. Harold A. Barrows section hand of Albany weds Mabel Davis of Nelsonville. Frank Davies miner weds Bear Lon as of Canaanville. James H. Wade miner of Congo weds Ida Wade of Glouster. Preston Hart Thompson law student of Columbus weds Della Frances Tucker teacher of Chauncey.

Clinton T. Mathews Mabel Cooley Athens John E. Dudley Akron Addie Marie Bardin Harold A. Barrows Albany Mabel Davis Nelsonville Frank Davies Bear Lonas Canaanville James H. Wade Congo Ida Wade Glouster Preston Hart Thompson Columbus Della Frances Tucker Chauncey

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens Townships and Towns

Transfers include Wm. S. Bowers to Chas. J. Bowers for 63.02 and 29.14 acres. Atkinson to Lowry and Lowry for Richland avenue lot 23 40 120. Homer J. Wolf to Fleming for lot 1750 at $3 200. Ohio State Forfeit to Hattie M. Antle four acres no consideration. Culp to Kincade 12 and 9.15 acres. Shields and Saunders to A B Saunders four lots 95 97 part. Battrel to Rickey 91.5 acres and 0.5 acres for $1 400. Knowlton to 8 R Knowlton 104.75 acres.

Athens Township Wm. S. Bowers Chas. J. Bowers Mabel Estella Atkinson Charles Lowry Cora B. Lowry Richland Avenue Athens City Homer J. Wolf George A. Fleming Edna M. Fleming Bern Township Ohio State Hattie M. Antle Coolville R. R. Culp J. W. Kincade Eva M. Shields Ida R. Saunders A. B. Saunders Wm. E. Battrel Catherine Rickey Ellsworth Knowlton R. Knowlton

Marines Injured In Truck Crash At Trieste

A military motor truck carrying American marines crashed into a lamp post at Trieste today dispatches reported. Marines Merit and Lyon were severely injured with fractured skulls.

Rome Trieste Today Dispatches Merit Lyon

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Sven U. S Universal Arch King Quality Shoe Store Union Street Ohio One Bros. Baker McCune Tire & Accessory Co Hocking Valley Creamery Hamilton C. F. Graves Vana Lawrence & Bean Ford Foard Jas. A. Rosetter Athens-Albany Pike E. V. Chalfant Buick H. O. Townsend & Brother Second Street N. Lancaster St I. M. Moore Carl Welling R. D Bell Phone W. B. Tripp Zaleski Cooley & Campbell Elmer Poston Athens R. D G. B. Parker Congress St Bank of Athens W. S. Blackwood Bronsden Park Hotel Exide W. Webb W. Union van Meter’s Standard Tire & Repair Shop W. Union St Parker Bros Ellenwood Milk Store J. B. Bell Arch Knowlton New Marshfield Jacksonville Hooper & Son Harwich’s West Union Street American Dry Cleaning Co Berry Barber College W. 5Th Street Athens Messenger Office J. F. Carbaugh Albany R. D Atlas Hill Sue Hooper D. M. Sawyer Red Town W. B. Johnson Maplewood Drive Zenner Messenger Office Marshfield W. E. Pierce East Town St J. W. Henderson Beene Aapee Broadwell Sharpsburg R. D Pittsburg Livestock Court House S. Court St Pearuna Service. Inc F. J. Beasle Athens, Julio Easley Canaan North End Palmer St R. Ar Dalton the Security Savings Bank D. H. Moore C. G. O’bleness C’sh F. L Alderman F. B. Kiltau L. Hi. Baughman West State Street Gen. Mom J. C. Snedeker Stewart Guysville Mr. and Mrs E. P. McDaniel Athena Naka Columbum Baltimore and ORIO James G. Chaffee West 6Th St Oil City
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