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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1926

Page

9

Market closes higher amid general confidence on July trading

The New York market shows renewed confidence in the business and economy as heavy trading continues. Gains occur in high priced industrials with General Motors reaching new highs. numerous major stocks such as U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel rise, while miscellaneous commodity and produce prices are listed across butter, eggs, and wool markets in Boston and Chicago reports.

New York General Motors Allis Chalmers Ajax American Cop and Foundry American Car T American H. and L. Pid Seseresere Ohio le Gas and Electric General Electric Dieneral Motors Eesesne Goodrich Dees Pees Pennsylvania Ray Consolidated Reading Baveness Southern Railway Southern Pacific Pa Seaboard Steel

Mayor Fines Four Traffic Violators

Four traffic ordinance violators were arraigned before Mayor Alex Moore and fined five dollars each. John Schofield, city employee, was cited for failing to stop at Union and Court. Basil Minard parked beside a STUN in front of Hotel Berry. H Horn did not stop at Court and Washington. Roy Blackburn drove on the wrong side near Court and Washington.

Alex Moore John Schofield Charles Maple Union Court Streets Basil Minard Captain Maple Berry H. Horn Court Washington Streets T. H. Osey Roy Blackburn Maple

A Triangular Affair at Harbor Gardens

In Harbor Gardens Long Island Perry Heath and wife Myra host guests Lawrence Inman and Bunny Moore as tensions rise over a possible divorce and Myra's will. Late night, Myra and Inman reconnect while Perry confronts the unresolved rift and hints of scandal loom over their social circle.

Harbor Gardens Long Island Peri Heath Myra Heath Perry Bunny Moqre Myra Heath Inman Bunny Country Club Sam Anderson Percy Heath Larry Emi Bunny Moore Myral Katie Reno

Chicago Market Reports Cattle Hogs and Sheep Mixed

Chicago market notes show cattle receipts around 12 000 with mixed demand. hogs 21 000 with steady to higher prices and varied weights. sheep 18 000 with weakness in fat lambs and culls prominent. Regional movements include Idaho Washington and California feeders and packer demand fluctuating through week.

Chicago Northwestern California Idaho Washington Lamba

New York Produce Prices Mixed Across Commodities

Market notes show quiet firmness in flour with spot prices around 20.50 and 16.30 for various grades. Sugar and coffee values rise while butter and cheese hold steady. poultry demand remains tepid with modest gains in some cuts. regional price listings appear for Cleveland and Virginia markets with varied tonnages and product types.

New York Utter Pacific Coast Salon the Twins Moment Musicale Prank Cole Dogs Leonard Westminster Quartet the Keystoners Olsen's Orchestra WNYC WGBS David Daca Gordon Arrowhead WLWL WIP Atlantic Ch Ram WFI Philadelp KDKA PITT San Salee The Symphony Players WCAE Pittsburgh Trogiam Penn WIAR Cvebence WGY Schenestad WBZ Ce Doles Gris? Plaza Orchestra Cc Z Baldwin Studio Geeger Smart Set Orchestra WRC Washington Willard Onacre le Paradis WTAI Worcester Black & White Orchestra WEAF

Million-Dollar Rain Deluges Hocking Valley and State

A heavy rainfall drenched the Hocking valley and much of central and western Ohio after midnight, with Ta basco recording 2.30 inches and Columbus at 3.5 inches. Streets flooded in some areas, automo biles stalled, crops revived by moisture, and cooler air settled in as the day advanced with temperatures around 70 to 84 degrees through the day.

Hocking Ohio Department of Geography Ohio University Tabasco Licking County Columbus

Rotary hears of lake project near Athens

Edward Schloss spoke at the Rotary noon meeting about building a lake for bathing and fishing near Athens. The Messenger had detailed the plan recently and it drew much local interest. The club's boys work committee reported five army tents and twenty five cots purchased for a Boy Scout camp to be held in August near Stewart.

Edward Schloss Rotary Club Hotel Berry Athens The Messenger Boys’ Work Club Stewart

John L. Carpenter Dies At 48 In Albany Area

John L. Carpenter 48 died at home from Brights disease. He leaves Blanche Sniveley, a daughter Mary Frances 7, his mother, and sister Miss Jessie Carpenter. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday at home with the Pomeroy Masonic lodge assisting. burial in Temple Cemetery. Carpenter was born locally, worked in hardware, harness, served as Albany postmaster, later farming orchard work.

Carpenter Blanche Sniveley Albany Coe and Carpenter Brooks and Carpenter Mary Frances Jessie Carpenter

Inheritance tax computed on several Ohio estates this week

Probate court determined taxes on multiple estates led by George France of Broadwell with 1771.82 taxable after debts and costs. Celista France receives 416.02 tax exempt. Nephews and nieces listed with varied tax outcomes, including 67.33 on Seth Morrison’s 1846.62 share and no tax for several others. Additional estates include George W. DeWees of Amesville 3743.23 taxable and 16.65 tax on Annas Brown’s 237.883 share.

George France Broadwell Celista France Marvin Linscott May McDaniel George W. DeWees Amesville Seth Morrison Gahanna Mattie Manhorster Guyaville Clark Manhorter Guysville Alpha Sutton Athens Rose Yocum Glouster Susan Israel Chandlers Kezia Wharff Ewart Jones William T. Harper Fred Norman Buchtel James Rogers Nelsonville Oscar Rogers Annas Brown Nellie Anderson Lancaster

Crawford County Suit Over Alleged Spanking

A suit for 5037.50 was filed in Crawford county court against Edna Keller Crestline school teacher and the board of education over an alleged spanking of 14 year old Thomas Righard.

Bucyrus U.P Crawford County Edna Keller Crestline Board of Education Thomas Righard

McBee Binder Company Expands Athens Name Across Nation

The McBee Binder company of Athens supplies binding products to major firms in the United States and Canada. It employs about 200 locals, pays roughly $25,000 monthly in wages, and runs six factory departments including binding machinery and sheet metal. Sales staff number 35 with nationwide coverage.

Athens United States Canada McBee Binder Company McBee Company Federal Reserve Banks Ford Motor Company Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Marshall Field and Company Hocking Valley St. Louis Sussex New Jersey

Jupiter Braces For Storm Near Jupiter Inlet Florida

A hurricane proportion gale blows near Jupiter inlet Florida about fifty miles north of Miami. Observers report a tide 2.5 feet higher than normal as the weather bureau notes the developing storm.

Jupiter Washington, D. C Jupiter Inlet Florida Miami Weather Bureau

How Farm Bureau Aids Farm Women Address at Amesville

Miss Goddard spoke at Amesville Presbyterian Church on The Farm Bureau and the Farm Women. She described nursing projects and fireless cookers, and J E Keltner of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance outlined auto insurance. H P Dutton reported 2000 Ohio farmers insured in three months, and Dutton and D Cash discussed cost cuts from fertilizer pooling and quality seeds. A chorus of sewing club girls provided music, with 60 attendees at the rally.

Farm Bureau Tarn R Bureau Amesville Presbyterian Mienstelle Geidard Amesville Health Miss Goddard Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company Columbus J. E. Keltner Ohio H. P. Dutton Athens County D. M. Cash Farm Bureau l Service Department Cash Sewing Club Miss Cecil

Ice Cream Social Aids Local Clubs At Grotto Grounds

The Hebbardsville Presbyterian church hosts an ice cream social on Thursday evening organized by the Buds of Promise Food club with help from the Hocking Valley Live Stock club Proceeds fund club camp expenses at the county club camp set for August 16 31 at the Grotto grounds.

Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church Buds of Promise Food Club Hocking Valley

Benham Heads to Atlanta Pen for Seven-Year Term

Columbus reports William G. Benham former president of R L Collings Company begins term in federal prison at Atlanta Ga He was sentenced to seven years for using the mails to defraud and lost his appeal when the U S Supreme Court denied review last week.

Columbus UPR William G. Benham R. L. Collings Company Atlanta Benham U.S Supreme Court

Flapper Fanny Says Fashion Tip on Watermelon Eating

A quirky Flapper Fanny Says item suggests the proper costume for eating watermelon is bathing salt.

Flapper

Experience of Western Girl

Julia Schmidt, a canning plant worker, endured years of weakness and illness. After using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she reports improved health and strength, recommending it to friends. Address 652 North St Salem Oregon. For sale at all druggists.

Julia Schmidt Hersenake Lydia EK Pinkhem St. Salem, Oregon

Radio schedules list scattered programs across major stations

A compiled United Press radio timetable catalogs shows for many U S stations. It lists station call letters cities frequencies and hourly programming blocks including news music and orchestral programs.

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