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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
7
A Norwegian method for extracting pure metallic tungsten and molybdenum from their ores is claimed to be the cheapest yet devised. The process highlights lower costs and potential efficiency advantages in metal production.
Thor Olson beat Joe Willis in two decisive rounds and a long third fall at the University gym before a sizable crowd. Willis, out of condition and heavier, fought hard but could not overcome Olson's wrestling holds and scoring advantage.
Eugene Brosseau Canadian middleweight champion knocked out young Ahearn in two minutes and 43 seconds in Montreal. The American manager Paddy Mullins plans a later bout with Brosseau, potentially against world champion Mike O'Dowd if a suitable challenger is found.
Lewia B. Long of Norfolk Virginia filed for divorce from Anna liga in Athens County Ohio case 138 19. Hearing set on and after March 10, 1920. Wells, attorney for Anna Long.
The State of Ohio schedules a sheriff sale for February 9 1920 at the courthouse in Athens Ohio. The property includes two tracts in sections 25 and 26 township 10 range with river canal lines and a hundred eighty acres more or less. The sale notes prior conveyances to Thomas W Rutledge and Tobteen Cole and reserves rights for water and mine access by New Pittsburgh Coal Company.
Della Aufliick with unknown residence is notified that Thomas Auflick filed for divorce in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio alleging wilful absence. The cause is set for hearing on and after April 2020.
Cattle receipts were 750 with a quiet market. Steers bring 11.00 to 12.50, calves down one dollar to 19.50 to 20.00. Hogs receipts 3000 with a steady market, sheep light and steady with 10.00 to 10.50, lambs 19.50 to 20.00.
Butter Creamery 6542c standarda oe 61c firsts 57c 64c seconds 49c reflects current Chicago market pricing with varied grades and lots.
Prices shown include eggs ordinaries 43 to 48 cents and firsts 60 cents. Cheese-Twins listed at 2744 cents, Young American at 311 cents. Live poultry priced at 36 cents per unit.
Hogs receipts 36000 with market 165c or lower and various bulk prices for hog classes. Cattle receipts 14000 with steady market and ranges for beeves cows calves stockers and feeders and other categories. Sheep receipts 34000 with steady market and price ranges for wool lambs and ewes.
Cattle receipts light with market steady. Prime prices posted at 14.25 and 12.75 with common cattle 9.50 to 11.00 and veal calves 20.00 to 21.00. Sheep and lambs show light arrivals and steady demand with primes to 16.00 and lambs 13.00 to 20.00. Hogs totals light with market down. prime heavies around 14.00 to 14.25 and medium 15.00 to 15.50, pigs 14.25 to 14.50, roughs 12.76, stags 9.00 to 10.00.
Toledo grain prices list cash and future quotations for corn oats rye and barley. Entries include corn at 1.54 per bushel oats near 92 to 98 cents, rye 1.57, barley 1.39, seed at 35.20 with futures around 34 to 36 dollars and related notes.
In Leany New York on February 24, five socialist assemblymen are expected to begin testimony in their own defense at hearings.
Franklin Murphy, former governor of New Jersey, died today at the Royal Poinciana Hotel in Palm Beach Florida after an operation for bronchial trouble last week. The death was learned by his son Franklin Murphy Jr from word received in Newark.
Georges Carpentier European heavyweight champion Jef Smith American middleweight Frank Brown and K O Loughlin with manager Al Lippe will join a Paris exhibition on March 10. The bout benefits Louis De French featherweight who had a recent arm amputation.
The notice states prisoner C Caldwell No 47306 at the Ohio Penitentiary is recommended for a hearing on his application. The hearing may be on or after March 2 1920 and is to be conducted under warden approved procedures.
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