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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

3

Local court fines for multiple offenses at Nelsonville

Mayor L J Eberle and officers report several guilty pleas this week. Luther Birch of Nelsonville admitted assault and battery on Eugene Auflick and paid 25 dollars plus costs. Andy Kiser confessed to driving with a fictitious license and paid 10 dollars and costs. James Vanbibber and Williams pleaded guilty to intoxication with sentences partly postponed. Eugene Tennihill of Deanville admitted operating a vehicle while intoxicated, getting 25 dollars, costs, and a suspended 30 day jail term.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Luther Birch Eugene Auflick Andy Kiser James Vanbibber Williams Eugene Tennihill Deanville

Damm Dally lodge to host dance at Grotto grounds

Nelsonville notes Damon Dally lodge No 24 has booked the Grotto grounds for a dance on Thursday evening June 30. Local members and residents are invited to attend and enjoy the community event.

Nelsonville Damon Dally

Scout Troop 2 Camps Week Near Nelsonville Farm

Seven members of Nelsonville Troop 2, with assistant scoutmaster Wilbur Mender, are enjoying a weeklong camp on a New York farm below Nelsonville detailing a local troop outing and leadership presence.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Wilbur Mender New York

War trophies received by American Legion post

Consignment of captured war trophies arrives from the state adjutant's office in Columbus to Glenford Dugan post. Items include three artillery shells five German rifles two sabers Sawtooth bayonet three plain rifle bayonets one medical canteen machine gun belt loader belt buckles buttons and miscellaneous equipment.

Nelsonville State Adjutant’s Office Columbus Glenford Dugan American Legion

Gilbert Birthday Dinner Honored Mr Gilbert at Home

Mr and Mrs FE M Gilbert entertained at dinner Wednesday night honoring Mr Gilbert's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs E E Inboden and family plus Royal and Ruth Gilbert. Afterward the group traveled to Athens to visit Mr and Mrs Ed Burdette and family.

FE. M. Gilbert Gilbert E. E. Inboden

W. B. A. Juniors Meet Friday Afternoon

The W. B. A. Juniors will meet Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock with Mildred and Ada Bussey at 395 Madison Street.

Mildred Ada Bussey Madison Street

William Dixon hosts Sunday old fashioned picnic

The William Dixon home on Monday hosted an old fashioned picnic Sunday with an enjoyable day noted by old friends and neighbors. A 6 o'clock picnic supper was served under the trees on the lawn, with guests including Carl Dixon Columbus and Nelsonville visitors Mrs. Tillie Hall and son Bob Mrs. Mable Figgins and several Keeton Wallace and Warehime family members.

William Dixon Carl Dixon Columbus Nelsonville Robert Huenefeld Robert, Jr Tillie Hall Bob Mable Figgins Nettie Keeton Marceline Doris Wallace Alice Hawk Amelia Shafer Catherine and Marie Warehime Mercedine Keeton Flossie McCombs

Esther church shower aids flood sufferers

The Esther class met Wednesday night with Mrs. Ora Barrows to hold a flood relief shower. Food linen and clothing were collected and delivered to the Peoples bank for distribution among Murray City flood victims.

Esther The Christian Church Ora Barrows West Columbus Street Peoples Bank Murray City

Local residents listed for Columbus visits and travels

Mrs W W Kelly Jr spends the day in Columbus. Willis Hickman visits his parents Mr and Mrs P W Hickman and will graduate from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor soon. Cc C Sharp is in Columbus. Mr and Mrs C Pensyle visit Akron and return with Donald Pensyle. W F Powell in Columbus. Mrs Violet Woodard spends day in Columbus. Mrs William Morgan visits relatives in Columbus for the week. Mrs D H Davis returns to Sunbury after weeks with her son L A Davis. Pr W Hickman visits Columbus.

W. W. Kelly, Jr Columbus Willis Hickman P. W. Hickman Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Cc. C. Sharp Akron Donald Pensyle W. F. Powell Violet Woodard William Morgan D. H. Davis Sunbury L. A. Davis Ida Jewett Athens W. Hickman

Copeland Named Officer at Foreman National Chicago Bank

Frank Copeland is named second vice president of the Foreman National Bank of Chicago. He currently serves as assistant vice president of the Union Trust company in Cleveland. His resignation from Cleveland work is effective July 1 and he will start in Chicago soon after.

Frank Copeland Cleveland Foreman National Bank of Chicago C. M. Copeland Morris Avenue Copeland Union Trust Company Ohio University New York University Provident Loan Company of New York City Union Commerce Bank of Credit Cleveland Company

Excavation Half Finished for Ohio Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Officials report more than half of the excavation work completed at the Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium after 4100 cubic yards were removed in fourteen days. A heating tunnel will extend to the Union Street tunnel, with total earth removal expected in ten days.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Union Street

Concrete work schedule and site change for campus building

The foundation work will begin soon with concrete pours planned after ten days. The building site has moved thirty two feet east on campus. plans remain unchanged. Dana A. Chappelear and David E. Gardner Jr with W. W. Turner and J. R. Higham discussed inspections and state approvals for reinforcement steel and stone work.

Dana A. Chappelear David E. Gardner, Jr Chappelear-Gardner Company Athens W. W. Turner J. R. Higham State of Ohio

Courthouse Doings: Skinner Released on Bond

Jesse James Skinner of Gloucester posted $300 bonds on two Common Pleas charges for possessing equipment to manufacture intoxicating liquor and possessing liquor. He pleaded not guilty and will be tried June 22 before Judge L. G. Worstell. The court suspended sentence for Clarence Joe Vernon after a plea change to guilty on malicious destruction of property. Clyde Gibson was appointed deputy sheriff.

Common Pleas Jesse James Skinner Glouster Skinner Robert Skinner L. G. Worstell Clarence Joe Vernon Clyde Gibson

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Relief

Bold sensational claim for Moone's Emerald Oil as a treatment for inflammatory foot troubles. The ad touts rapid relief, antiseptic action, and odor elimination, urging readers to buy a 2 ounce bottle from local druggists nationwide.

America Moone

Probation Reportings and Indictments Highlight Court Terms

A special probation officer will oversee Vernon for a year from June 13. Vernon was indicted by the May grand jury for destruction of property in Chauncey on February 23. Anthony Altieri was admitted as a U S citizen after witness Fred Josten testified for him. Altieri and other candidates were examined at naturalization. Theodore Sharp, who pleaded guilty to stealing chickens, awaits sentence. he was indicted by the May grand jury.

Vernon Chauncey Anthony Altieri United States Fred Josten Theodore Sharp Sharp May

Cleveland Produce Poultry and Commodities Prices

Poultry prices list medium fowls 22 to 23 cents, heavy fowls 23 cents, horn fowls 16 to 18 cents, heavy broilers 33 to 35 cents, Leghorn broilers around 21 to 22 cents, cocks 14 to 15 cents, ducks 25 to 28 cents, geese 17 to 18 cents. Potatoes from South Carolina stave barrels Cobbler best $6.50 to $6.75, few at $7.00. Butter extras 45 to 48 cents per tablet, firsts 40 to 41 cents, seconds 31 to 38 cents, packing stock 28 cents. Eggs extras 25 to 26 cents, extra firsts 24 to 26 cents, firsts 22 to 23 cents, ordinary 20 cents.

Cleveland South Carolina

Liberty Bonds Move in New York Markets

Liberty bonds and Treasury issues opened with varied moves in New York trading. The 3 percent bonds opened at 100.25, first 4 3 4s at 102, Treasury 4s rose to 113.16, and other issues showed modest gains or declines as traders adjusted positions.

Liberty Bonds New York U. P Libe Treasury

Chicago Produce Market Butter and Creamery Price Standings

Chicago markets report butter receipts at 13 087 with creamery extras at 39 to 40 cents per pound. Standards 40c firsts 36 to 37 cents seconds 33 to 35 cents extras 40 cents. S receipts 15 096 ordinaries 20 to 22 cents ac 22 to 22 2 cents seconds 18 to 18 1/2 cents extras 2 cents.

Chicago

Toledo Grain Prices Reported for June 16

Market notes list grain and feed prices in Toledo with figures for wheat at 1.46 to 1.47, corn 1.04, rye 1.19, oats 0.52, clover cash 12.90, futures around 16.75 to 16.65, petroleum cash 2.55, old 2.45, alsike 14.00, butter 42 cents, eggs 22 cents, hay 25.00.

Toledo Grain Toledo

Cincinnati Livestock Prices and Market Report

Hogs receipts 4,000 with 1,080 held over and prices from 7.00 to 9.35 per cwt. cattle receipts 300, calves 700 with beef steers 9.09 to 10.75. yearlings and heifers 9.25 to 10.75. cows 4.25 to 7.50. vealers 9.50 to 12.00. sheep receipts 4,400 and market steady with top fat lambs 16.50, fat lambs 13.00 to 16.25, culled lambs 10.00 to 12.00, fat ewes 4.00 to 6.00.

Cincinnati

Wool Prices Edge Up in Boston Market

The Boston wool market shows slight activity with prices rising. Delaries and half bloods are scarce while quarter bloods sell at 42 cents. Territory new clips arrive with fine staple territory wool around 1.06 to 1.50 and three eighths blood cloths at 7.20 for fleeces.

Boston

Cincinnati Produce Butter Prices Stable Amid Fresh Firsts

Butter unchanged with steady prices for freshly gathered firsts at 22 cents a dozen and 20 cents for fresh gathered firsts. Second grade and nearby ungraded butter quoted at 15 and 214 cents respectively.

Pittsburgh Livestock Market Report

Hogs receipts 2,500 with market steady. Prices: 250 to 350 Ibs 8.75 9.25, 200 to 250 Ibs 9.25 9.40, 160 to 200 Ibs 9.40 9.65, 136 to 160 Ibs 8.75 9.00, 90 to 130 Ibs 8.50 8.75, packing sows 7.00 7.25. Cattle receipts none calves 200. Beef steers 10.50 12.00, dealers 13.50 14.00. Sheep receipts 500 market steady top unspecified.

Pittsburgh

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Irritations

An advertisement touts Zemo as a safe dependable treatment for itching and skin irritations. It claims pimples blackheads blotches ring-worm and similar conditions disappear after the first application and promises softer clearer healthier skin. Available at druggists for 60 cents or one dollar.

Goitre Removal At Home Promises Benefit Claims

Ohio woman Anna Cline describes relief after using Sorbol Quadruple saying her goitre reduced in a short time and pain ceased. She praises ease of use and low cost and urges others to obtain information from Sorbol Co. or local Drug Co.

Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Epg Pee Anna Cline Ohio Sorbol Co Mechanicsburg Drug Co

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