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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
7
Hogs receipts 4 060, market steady to higher. 160 to 200 lbs at 13 05 to 13 25. Cattle receipts 1 000, calves 800, beef cows 6 50 to 7 00, vealers 17 06. Sheep receipts 2 500, fat lambs 13 50, cull lambs 8 00 to 11 00.
Hog receipts 4,900 with prices around 12.55 to 12.83 per cwt. Cattle receipts 1,000 with steers 15 to 29 higher, beef steers 7.25 to 10.25, vealers 10.30 to 15.00, heavy calves 6.00 to 10.00. Sheep receipts 500, market steady, fat lambs 12.50 to 13.50, fat ewes 3.40 to 6.50.
Cattle receipts 15 000 mostly steady to strong. steer runs predominate with top near 12 ¾ per cwt and loads around 12 60. Sheep receipts 14 000 slow. fat lambs opening at 15.00. ewes around 5.00. light weights scarce and demand varied.
Market report lists hog receipts and price ranges for various weights and grades. Includes medium and good choice categories for hogs, sows, slaughter pigs, and calves, plus steers, heifers, cows, and lambs with quoted values and weight classes.
Prices listed include cheese bricks at 2Se 0cc and Swiss imported 49c 50e. Domestic beefburgers 4N, York State milk 3ic, various poultry weights with fowls 50c and Leghorns 22c, ducks 2e7A8e. Potatoes priced by pack and region Maine 4.00 4.25, Ohio range 88.25 3.0. Butter standards 49c, eggs 39 to 35c.
The notice records pricing for various fresh produce items with ungraded near by and firsts categories. Prices listed include Sic and ordinary firsts, 2c and 28c, with near by ungraded 8c.
The record lists butter receipts at 14 822 and related entries for TecRIOney Xtras 481 00 186 standards 40590 firsts 46290 seconds sepister Ktras 404 Kegs receipts 12 553 and finance figures 5 firsts Wlegs seconds 314c The wording is inconsistent but shows miscellaneous produce receipts and grading totals.
Wool traders in Boston report most transactions for immediate shipment and steady prices for Western sterwin wool. Prices cited include Morinves x-70s and pulled wools, with values around £1.00 to 1.05.
Liberty 44s opened lower, few issues moved as Treasury prices shifted. Liberty 44s 203.26, Treasury 110.24, small adjustments seen across bonds in early trading in New York.
Wheat No 2 sells at 1.31 3 4 cents while corn and rye prices are unclear in this fragment. Oats No 3 shows uncertain value and cash trades appear minimal with rye and other grains unspecific. Butter and eggs prices are partly legible with small cent values.
The Cleveland Association of Credit Men under investigation today of alleged fraud in bankruptcy cases. Chief investigator Fred L. Parker said two special agents would assist this week in gathering information on those accused of fraud.
Police patrolman Saunders exchanged fire with four young bandits in a running gun battle through Toledo early today. The pursuing officer's automobile was outdistanced as the confrontation threatened many onlookers.
Columbus police scoured the Olentangy River for the body of Fred Muntz a 27 year old man missing for more than a week after disappearing under unclear circumstances.
The bishop of the Church of England presented to the York and Canterbury convocations proposals for altering the Book of Common Prayer with changes to the marriage service and other vital aspects.
Springfield reports Stevenson, a 26 year old Black man, died today from gunshot wounds inflicted, in defense of his mother, by his sixteen year old nephew Oliver Reed at a local hospital.
The Ohio University Gleegli broadcasts tonight on WAIU Columbus from 8 to 9 pm from the Deshler hotel studio followed by a university quartet program 9 to 10. The Messenger radio editor invites listener feedback and notes a full schedule featuring WJZ and KPRC among others with opera, orchestras, bands, and vocal quartets across multiple stations.
Dr. William Seitz of Scioto County filed an appeal in the state supreme court seeking review of a lower court ruling and to compel the State Medical Board to restore his license to practice medicine. The action centers on license revocation and required credentials for reinstatement.
Dan Carr, 30, laborer, was jailed after failing to pay a total of 36.40 in fines and costs for intoxication. He had paid 10 and 10 previously but could not settle the remaining amount, and Chief of Police Herb Parker reported the arrest.
Radio schedule notes Lewis Richards with Wanda Landowska as leading harpsichordists. He performs tonight on WABC alongside Waldorf Orchestra and other artists, in a program highlighting harpsichord as precursor to the piano and connecting to Mozart and Haydn’s era.
Ohio University officials expect the board of trustees to review the alumni memorial auditorium plans this week. The 3000 seat building, costing 890000 dollars, has been delayed as the state architect’s office held the plans. The auditorium will rise northeast on campus facing Union Street and University Terrace, funded by alumni contributions.
J E Gibson the postmaster and owner of the burned two story building in Leonard Colorado sustained eye burns as a dance hall and his general store and post office were destroyed. The blaze spread rapidly after starting in the Gibson owned hall causing about 20000 dollars in losses to Gibson property and hair singeing for Mrs Gibson.
Weather notes show a range around a historical date with temperatures. The entry cites a 10 degree below zero baseline nine years ago and noon reading 55 degrees above that mark, plus a record high of 59 in 1884. A two day temperature table lists hourly readings from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Fearing of the case of Ohiinger and Wolfe of Nelsonville, case continued to next term by Judge L G Worstell. Divorce actions of Jean Daugherty vs Mede Daugherty, Gladys M O Pickerin vs Charles M Pickering, Melvin Sheppard vs Marion Sheppard were set for hearing but continued. Bennett vs Silver Fox company allowed Perry county to be named defendant.
The body of an unidentified man, shot, was found in a shack along the railroad near Galion on February 7. Police said the victim had a bullet wound and authorities were investigating the incident.
David Cyrus Dickson appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Mary Lynch, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. The appointment is dated February 3 and recorded by the probate court in 19. The filing notes Guaiines as administrator with the will annexed of the same estate.
Heirs at law Danwell resides St. Claire, Indiana Floyd Wells Michigan City Indiana. administrator Kinley of the Sylvina Wells estate in Athens County Ohio announces a claim for allowance for 10.00 and a court hearing set for February 21 at 10 o'clock A M in the probate court of Athens County.
Notice is given that a prisoner at the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Ohio is eligible for parole recommendation by the Superintendent and Chaplain. The application will be forwarded to the Board of Pardon and Parole for consideration after the date in 1927.
Notice announces No 18 921 a prisoner confined at Mansfeld Ohio State Reformatory may seek pardon or parole under law and rules. Superintendent and Chaplain to review application. process begins February 8. Chief Clerk signs at end.
Public notice announces John M. Downey Jr applying to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to transfer two certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity to Rh E Mason to operate motor trucks for property transport between Columbus and Ohio points. Interested parties may obtain information and attend the hearing by mail at the commission office.
At Ocean Town, Ni, Garr Folsom dies after a beach stroll with friends. Doctor Manning concludes a stab wound to the abdomen killed him and notes the weapon was likely wielded by an attacker who fled into the sea. Neighbors and hotel staff discuss suspects, motives, and the police probe.
London reports a sulphur spring discovery on local property led to converting a course into one health center. The move follows the unusual feature identified on the grounds.
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