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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1927
Page
9
In a brief item readers note a community celebration on Ies Day with activities planned at the town square. Organizers include the local chamber and volunteers coordinating games music and refreshments for attendees.
Hogs receipts 1,500 market steady to 15 lower. Prices for 250 to 350 lbs 12.25 to 12.35, 160 to 190 lbs about 12.35 to 12.75, 130 to 160 lbs 12.79, 9 to 130 lbs around 12.05. Packing sows 10.50 to 11.00. Cattle receipts 150 calves 200, beef steers 8.50 to 9.00, beef cows 5.00 to 7.00, low cutter and cutter cows 3.50 to 4.50, vealers 16.50 to 17.50. Sheep receipts 1,000, top fat lambs 14.00, bulk fat lambs 13.75 to 14.00, bulk cull lambs 10.00 to 12.00, bulk fat ewes 5.00 to 7.00.
Hogs receipts 2 000 market uneven with various weight brackets from 130 to 350 pounds and prices from 9.25 to 12.50. Cattle receipts 325 calves 300 market steady beef steers 7.50 to 10.25 light yearling steers and heifers 6.50 to 10.00 beef cows 5.00 to 7.00 low cutter 3.75 to 4.50. Sheep receipts 200 market lambs steady to 25 higher top fat lambs 14.00 bulk fat lambs 10.50 13.75 bulk cull lambs 5.00 8.00 bull fat ewes 4.00 to 7.00.
Hog receipts 540 with market 2 percent lower. Heavies $11.00 to $11.80, mediums $11.75 to $12.00, workers $12.25 to $12.75, good pigs $12.0 to $12.75. Calves, sheep and lambs receipts light with steady market.
Hogs receipts total 100 with market slow to steady and prices from 12.00 to 12.75 for various weight ranges. Packing sows bring around 10.75 per hundred weight. Cattle receipts 10 with calves at 100, market steady. beef steers 9.00 to 10.65, welers 16.00 to 17.00. Top fat lambs reach 14.00.
Cattle receipts 10,000 with fed steers steady to 2 higher. heavy steers $12.00-$12.75, top $12.90. Sheep 17,000 fat lambs active, mostly $12.50-$13.00 with best around $14.00, occasional $18.25. Hogs receipts 40,000. lighter hogs 15-25 cents lower, average around 250 lb, top around $11.90 for 140-160 lb, 210-250 lb commonly $11.85-$12.75. Slaughter cattle and calves mixed, best steers $10.13-$13.25, many $8.00-$12.40. cows $6.25-$7.25, calves $6.50-$8.50, feeding lambs $12.00-$15.50.
Prices for butter creamery tablets and various grades. kees and extras price ranges. live poultry by weight with chicken, fowl, roosters and ducks listed. turkeys and geese prices. pigeons and capons priced per dozen or per pound. reflects a market ledger style with numerous weight and grade distinctions.
McKibben 35 from McConnelsville to Ohio penitentiary to finish one to twenty year sentence for forgery after parole. He confessed to forgeries in Athens and other towns. Harley Miller 83 Urbana accompanying him will be arraigned in municipal court tomorrow on two forgery counts.
Under Prof C C Robinson head of Ohio University music college Varsity quartet and Mr Schimpf violinist performed at the Athens Rotary Club luncheon The audience applauded heartily and offered encored performances
President Coolidge addresses a joint session to support a five year campaign defending George Washington’s personal qualities amid historian criticism. He praises his truthfulness, wisdom, and character while urging broader studies of the man and his relation to American life for the 200th birth anniversary celebration.
In Toledo Ohio area, Alex Schuster killed his wife Barbara Schuster and then slashed his own throat before shooting himself. The crime scene includes a nursery where the three children were present, with a hatchet and razor found at the unit.
The body of Fred Marks a 43 year old Stewartsville coal miner was found in his Martins Ferry home shortly before midnight. He had been shot four times in the back. His stepson James Wheeler 21 was captured nearby and accused of the murder claiming Marks tried to beat his wife prompting the fatal shooting.
Jefferson Feb 22 United Press Indictment of Floyd Hewitt a Conneaut youth aged 16 accused in the murder of Mrs Frederick Brown and her 5 year old son will be sought tomorrow or Thursday by Ashtabula county grand jury Prosecutor Charles B Cook aims to bring Hewitt to trial before the end of March Under Ohio law Hewitts counsel must have jury panel names three weeks before trial and prospective jurors must be served with summonses The trial likely will open three weeks after the grand jury findings.
The Bankers Bond and Investment Co. files in Common Pleas to foreclose a $1600 chattel note signed by W A Cameron. It claims $56.15 due on the note, secured by a mortgage on four horses two wagons and harness and asks that Nellie F Cameron Knight and Bostwick be set off. Knight and Bostwick reply they hold a judgment from Cameron for $39.43 on a note secured by one team of horses.
An instructor and more than twenty midshipmen at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis are charged with cheating on mid year exams. The Navy secretary ordered an investigation as officials refuse to comment. Reports say the instructor took money from cadets for advance access to questions amid prior leak concerns.
Chicago officials investigate the deaths of Harold Marks age 17 and John Brassel 18. Marks was found dead in his father’s garage with an old musket across him. Brassel was found on a road near his home after stabbing himself and remains in dangerous condition. Parents say no motive for self harm.
Rep. Gilbert Morgan of Cleveland introduced a bill to permit possession of cider and other naturally fermented fruit juices. The measure, originally sponsored by the Northern Ohio Fruit Growers Association, aims to reconcile state and federal prohibition laws.
Grover Bowersock, a railroad employee in Cambridge F C, asserts the world raw egg eating championship by consuming forty eight eggs in two consecutive sittings.
Athens police and Sheriff Williams seek a Buick touring car with California plates and two men in soldier uniforms. Parkersburg police sent the notice. They are believed to have stolen high power rifles pistols car tridges silverware pocket knives and other small items.
Dr. W. H. Burnham, former Clark University education head and author on mental hygiene, will address Ohio University students in Ewing Hall tomorrow morning. He argues mental hygiene concerns teachers, parents, and all who work with children, equating its importance with physical hygiene. Professors Porter and President Bryan of Ohio University are noted as former students.
Affidavits charge Joe Staley with possessing intoxicating liquor and with resisting an officer after a Deanville raid on February 5. State prohibition officer Joe Jonas sustained a broken arm when he was thrown from a bridge. Staley pled not guilty. bond set at 200 dollars in each case.
Miss Ruth Sweeney, first grade critic teacher at Central, has applied for leave of absence to April 1. Mrs. Clarence Cooper to substitute. Miss Lola McMeen, third grade critic at Central, remains seriously ill with pneumonia and will be out several weeks. A Columbus specialist called her illness critical but likely to recover. Miss Ruth McMeen, West Side principal, has been teaching her classes and her sister’s due to illness.
Alan Satre, representing the Salisbury Outing Club of Salisbury Connecticut, won the 12 mile cross country race at the national ski championships held at Pocono Manor Pennsylvania. He is pictured at the finish.
Garrett Folsom is found dead by drowning after a bathing event in Ocean Town New Jersey. An inquest begins at the Hotel Majusaca as family, staff, and companions are questioned. Anastasia Folsom orders an investigator to sift through the deceased’s effects for clues amid a web of inheritance and suspects.
In Porthcawl Wales wedding guests included bride Eleanor Pheasant and bridegroom James Partridge with Rev J C Robin officiating. Bridesmaid Edith Dove also attended as part of the ceremony.
In Eng land Mrs Howard Kenniford, pastor at Livingstone Church, narrowly escaped death when flames destroyed the building while she attempted to save sacred relics.
In Camden New Jersey on February 22 the Victor Talking Machine company announced a self operating device that plays an hour of music from twelve disc records stored in a magazine. The instrument operates automatically after setup, reflecting five years of laboratory work led by E F Shumaker president of the company.
In Rome two patrol planes crashed burning on the same day amid the police campaign against motor bandits. Both aircraft were on security flights when they went down, causing investigations into the crashes. Authorities reported no details on fatalities.
Save on materials and labor by home dyeing with Diamond Dyes. True dyes promise vibrant tones and easy results for dresses curtains and furnishings. Free Dye Cyclopedia and color samples available from Diamond Dyes Burlington Vermont with Color Craft book offer.
A national conference of college and university deans of women will meet in Dallas from February 23 to 28. Ohio University Dean Irma E. Voigt traveled to attend. The gathering will discuss campus problems and share findings, following last year’s session in Washington D C.
The board voted to fund the dog catcher's salary for two months and the county budget covers 56 for each mad dog bite treatment. Few road improvement petitions were received, and deep snow drifts kept farmers from entering Athens.
Classified section promises budget buys and profitable selling chances. Listings highlight economy prices and opportunities to trade items through listed contacts. Local readers are urged to explore posted offers and contact sellers for details.
Nine crew members of the British schooner Katherine Conrad reach Boston aboard the Gloucester Fisherman Grand Marshall after being rescued about 70 miles off Boston Light.
The Scioto Valley Railway and Power Company and the Central Ohio Transit Company petition the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for approval to file a joint passenger schedule. The proposed through passenger fares cover travel between Columbus and Athens, with additional reference to supporting information in the filing.
Musterole ointment is advertised as fast acting for colds feverish symptoms and chest congestion. It claims to prevent colds from developing into flu pneumonia and is recommended for sore throats rheumatism lumbago bronchitis and other aches. A children’s version is also marketed for babies and toddlers.
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