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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1920
Page
7
Hog receipts at Union Stock Yards steady to slightly lower with bulk hog sales around 18 dollars. Cattle and sheep receipts show steady to higher trends with real lambs and prime wethers noted, while Pittsburg market reports higher cattle and hog values and varied calf prices.
Chicago market list shows butter creamery at 55 cents and 54 cents for stand ard brands. Firsts 49 cents. Eggs ordinaries 86 88 cents. Cheese Twins 22 cents and young American 25 cents.
Cattle receipts 2 000 market slow and steady steers good choice 18 0 16 10 calves receipts 480 market no good to choice 15 0 hogs receipts 6 000 market 20 cents higher good choice packers and butchers 15 75 16 90 sheep market steady good to choice 6 00 7 00 lambs market steady good to choice 17 00 17 50
Twelve members of Company L Fourth Ohio National Guard returned from Camp Perry where they joined the state rifle shoot. Captain Walsh Lieuts Shafer and Dew First Sergeant Barnes Mess Sergeant Woodworth and Corporal Wilson will remain for several days more at a school for officers. Barnes posted the best Company L score and earned a place on the regimental team as the Fourth Regiment defeated the Second in the competition.
Gasser on the Niggemeyer farm near White Hall was shot after 1 PM and a nice showing of oil resulted. Officials expect several hours more to determine exact production while owners anticipate a good pumper. Athens residents and local farmers watched the event.
By order of sale issued in the case of Arthur A Campbell et al plaintiff against Williemsmith et al defendant the real estate in Athens Township Athens County Ohio is to be sold at public auction at the front door of the courthouse in Athens on Saturday August at 1 o'clock PM The property includes the south half of section 12 township 16 range 14 with specific boundary details and minerals reserved The sale will be for cash with a definite time of sale set The Sheriff and plaintiffs attorney are listed with dates and names included in the notice
Clyde Johnson a 21 year old overseas soldier was shot Saturday afternoon and likely mortally wounded by Will Peyton 40. Johnson is in a Gallipolis hospital while Peyton awaits trial in Pomeroy jail. The incident occurred as Johnson entered Dewey Bentley’s home. All involved are Black. Authorities say the shooting may have been an accident amid threats and a disputed concoction of fried peach juice raisins brown sugar and jealousy.
Francisco Villa, the Mexican bandit and revolutionary, allegedly warned border authorities that rejecting his terms could trigger a renewed reign of terror in northern Mexico. He has paused operations until July 15 following last week's armistice. Villa reportedly gained renewed support from other anti Carranza revolutíonists who oppose the 1917 constitution and seek a government aligned with 1857 constitutional ideals.
Students of the Summer Termin and invited guests are asked to meet at the Hospital Grounds entrance tonight after supper for an outdoor social hosted by the Young People’s Society.
Secretary Bryson of the Chamber of Commerce visited Columbus to discuss highway issues affecting Athens and Meigs counties. He also met a Southern Ohio Coal Exchange committee on mining matters and said more coal cars at mines and canal distribution will solve the coal industry's challenges in the region.
Visitors arriving in Athens Saturday and Sunday faced a nightmare detour known as the Indian Trail. The stretch over hills and creek bottoms became a bottomless mud trap with threshing machines to motorcycles stranded in a rural nightmare. The Netherlands government is testing wooden soled shoes for soldiers.
Billy and Stubb flee Mexico after a lasso is removed and Billy’s whiskers trigger a dramatic ride over a corral wall. The duo debates routes to freedom, with Stubby revealing he stole beef for supper as they plan to reach the Pacific coast and an ocean voyage elsewhere.
In a midday surprise, Miss Jean and Harvey wed, dazzling the narrator who visits her studio at tea. The couple celebrate with dinner at Jean’s home, joined by Cecil and friends, as wine and music flood the evening and the narrator confesses wobbling about his pet ideas.
A reader questions coffee's effects on nerves and skin and seeks advice on a rushed engagement. The column cautions moderation in coffee and urges delaying marriage to ensure lasting commitment, noting family dynamics and the fiancé's intentions.
The text counsels a woman to reassess marriage prospects with a partner who may be unfaithful and urges observing his behavior before deciding. It warns that continuing in the relationship could lead to unhappiness, and suggests leaving home if the pattern repeats while advising not to override a mother’s marriage wishes.
Mercy Jané Parker born December 1844 died June 1080 aged 75 years widow of M. Cattle. She taught school from age seventeen for many terms in the community and became a Christian early, serving with devotion. She and her husband moved to West Virginia, leaving a legacy of patience and fortitude in faith.
A Toledo couple Mrs. Herman aged 60 and Charles Sorcery were killed instantly when their car stalled on railroad tracks near Milbury as a Lake Shore train struck it. Witnesses say Herman tried to cross ahead of the train and appeared to brake the car, but could not clear the tracks.
Fragmentary text discusses saving, wise investment, and safety. Mentions family well being, prudence, and a generic note about an entity or place. Lacks clear names, places, dates, or concrete actions.
A small-town celebration welcomed the newlyweds with a casual reception. Guests enjoyed a staged show, mingled with the couple, and refreshments were served as part of the momentous event.
Officials announce the tax deadline approaches with penalties set to begin after cutoff. Citizens are reminded to settle dues promptly to support public services and avoid additional charges.
A civil action names Frank McGuire a Kisnter miner and Laurie Warren vize and E Branton a miser Fink Cuvei Obsanery with allegations in a disputed matter. The record provides limited readable details and parties' roles.
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