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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
11
The Valley Public Service Company has filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio an application to change its time schedule under certificate number 287 between Columbus Ohio and Pome mov Ohio. The notice is dated February 22 1936.
Cash grain quotes from Toledo and Cincinnati markets as of February 21 show No. 2 wheat at 1.51 to 1.52, Corn No. 2 at 1.00 to 1.01, No. 3 at 0.98 to 1.19, with varied butter egg and live stock rates. Cow and calf prices and lamb market activity are noted, alongside hog and sheep receipts and price ranges.
Edward O Stowers of near McDougall s Church pleads not guilty to non support in Athens County Probate Court. Bond set at 500 and default leads to commitment to the Athens County Jail. Also Leonard Tucker pleads not guilty and is released on bond. Clell Douglas faces liquor possession charge and awaits arraignment.
Edward Hicks faces a second degree murder charge in the February 7 shooting death of Alexander Hayes on West Washington Street. He failed to post a $2,000 bond and is jailed pending Athens County Grand Jury action. Witnesses described the confrontation and gunfire with Hicks firing from a seated position after a brawl involving Hayes and McKinley.
New Hampshire February report says 27 year old Fred Conrad ended a 40 day fast aimed at dispossessing his father of the devil. The former 200 pound agent dropped to 140 pounds and ate a light meal of raw eggs milk and diluted beef broth after his spiritual effort failed to move his father George a grocer to join the church. The fasting began after a revival meeting when he urged his father to convert and the elder refused.
Athens motorists escaped major accidents despite slick streets as garagemen fielded many calls. One autoist was towed over Dividing Ridge Hill on the Amesville Road but continued on his way after reaching the top. Passers by aided others stuck at curbs, avoiding town car assistance.
Marion County sheriff arrested Frank Barnhill on a charge of non-cap port in Jerseyville while he was traveling by bus. Barnhill was taken to Athens County Jail and authorities planned to transfer him to Athens for further processing.
Urbana police report a 66 year old signalman with Big Four suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a freight train. He had started a new job three days earlier and was engaged in duties near the tracks.
Three Floodwood children identified as Georgetta Mildred were found in a deteriorating shanty near a power plant. Their mother and her brother in law Albert Smith were arrested and arraigned in Athens Presbate Court Tuesday on charges of contributing to their condition. Trials set for February 5.
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