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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

5

Golden Wedding Is Celebrated In New Marshfield

In New Marshfield on June 21 Mr and Mrs Isaiah Baker celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and Mr Bakers 73rd birthday with nearly fifty relatives. A formal dinner featured pink and white decor and a large cake with 73 pink candles. Mr Baker gave a commemorative speech to cheering guests while out of town attendees included Diana Barker and Hester family members from several cities.

New Marshfield Isaiah Baker Baker Dora Dolly Barker Faye Baker O. O. Baker R. R. Barker Eleanor Catherine Wilson Lucile Sturgill Virgene Beckler Chauncey Depew Washington, D. C O. G. Hawk Marietta H. H. Baker Newark Diantha Hester Chas. Hester J. FE. Cline W. H. Baker Albany Amanda Todd Carbondale

Obituary of Harry Curtis Males Jr aged 9 months

The infant son of H. C. Males and Gertrude Males, born September 3 1919, died June 11 1920. Survived by Lulu Genevieve Margaret William and Davis. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs H C Males and family for help during illness and death.

Harry Curtis Males H. C. Males Gertrude Grim Reaper Lulu Genevieve Margaret William Davis H. C

100 Years Old He Heads to Athens on Visit

George Wallace aged 100, born April 9, rode a horse to Athens on Saturday to visit his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hines of Race Street. He plans to ride home via the saddle route soon. Wallace, from near Darwin Meigs County, has lived there for decades, fought an early Civil War enlistment setback, and remains in good health with five daughters and a widow since fifteen years.

George Wallace Athens W. J. Hines Race Street Darwin Meigs County Gallia County

Daily Toil and Saving Tips From Buckeye State

Daily toil is the common lot for many and young people. Elderly folks seek rest. Saving money is urged as a remedy. The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. at 22 West Gay St Columbus Ohio offers 5% on time deposits and accepts deposits by mail.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co West Gay St Columbus

Cincinnati and Union Stock Yards markets report cattle hogs sheep

Markets show cattle receipts at Cincinnati and Union Stock Yards Ill with prices for beeves cows calves and stockers. Hog prices around 15.75 per cwt with 8000 head receipts. Sheep and lamb values listed alongside beef and dairy items in Chicago and regional outlets.

Pittsburg Livestock And Liberty Bond Summary

Cattle receipts strong but market lower with top steer prices around 15.50 to 16.00 and prime at 15.00. Veal calves 14.50. Sheep and lambs light receipts, market steady with prime wethers 10.00 to 10.50, yearling lambs 12.00 to 16.00. Hogs receipts 65 head, market steady with prime heavy 15.25 to 15.50 and mediums 16.25 to 16.45. pigs 14.00 to 14.50. Liberty bonds quoted with various issues around 85.80 to 95.74, led by Victory notes near 95.66 to 95.74.

Cincinnati Union Ill Pittsburg

Toledo grain and farm product price list summary

Grain and farm product prices listed for Toledo: Corn No. 3 yellow cash 1.94, Oats No. 2 cash 1.25 to 1.26, Barley No. 2 cash 1.52, Rye No. 2 cash 2.26. Clover seed priced cash 25.50 with Oct 25.95 and Dec 25.00. Timothy quoted cash 5.50 to 5.70 with seasonals. Alsike cash 26.75 with Oct 22.75 and Dec 26.75. Butter 62 cents, Eggs 47 cents, Hay 2.30.

Toledo Timothy

Davis M Arnett Dies at 95 in Arnettsville West Virginia

Davis M Arnett aged 95 died Sunday in Arnettsville a village named for his ancestors who settled there in frontier days He was a prosperous farmer Four children survive his wife died twenty years ago

Fairmont W. Va

Redlegs and Indians Lead After Steady Week

Henry L. Farrell reports a calmer week in baseball as eight major league teams reach one third of the season. Big Jim Vaughn’s return to the Cubs shifts the front lines while the Bruins, aided by the left hander, push the Cards from third place. Otherwise the period was notably quiet.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Jim Vaughn Cubs Bruins

Billy Jr Goes Hide and Seek With a Goat at a Reception

In a grand parlor scene Billy Jr sneaks a bite of a flower bouquet and nests on a satin bed. A guest spots horns reflected in a fur coat mirror, screams, and Billy escapes through a connecting room to street as the goat episode becomes a town talk.

Billy Billy Jr

Engaged Girls Reflect On Marriage In Moonlit Confessions

A group of women share candid thoughts on marriage and freedom after a moonlit discussion. Aunt Cecilia vows to wed Jeffry for love and belonging, while Dorry rejects marriage for career and autonomy. Jean contemplates a reluctant engagement, and Dorry questions motherhood, revealing varied views among friends.

Jean Honor Bright Cecilia Jeffry Jeff

Baseball standings drift as seasons near midyear

The article tracks standings across both leagues with the Indians and Yankees near the top in the American League while the Reds lead the NL. It notes a minor slugging slowdown, a Browns sweep, and a competitive chase as teams approach half a season, with Cleveland and New York leading the race.

President Announces Greek Envoy and Treasury Appointment

Washington June 21 The president made recess appointments appointing Edward Catts of New Jersey as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Greece and naming H Parker Gilbert Jr as assistant secretary of the treasury.

Washington Greece Edward Catts New Jersey Secretary of the Treasury Parker Gilbert, Jr

Census Bureau Reports Van Wert Population Rise to 8100

The Census Bureau today announced Van Wert Ohio has a 1920 population of 8100, up 943 since 1910 or 13.2 percent. This reflects growth with the city adding residents amid regional shifts in the era.

Washington Census Bureau van Wert Ohio

Rail Time Card S M Trains From Athens

Northbound trains depart Athens at 6 43 a m 9 59 a m 2 03 p m 11 41 a m 4 37 p m and 8 25 p m Daily Southbound departures include 6 00 a m 11 05 a m and 6 00 p m no 33 35 37 schedules. southbound arrivals list 10 10 a m 3 45 p m and 8 15 p m at Athens constraints noted.

Athens Athena

Bern Township Bond Sale Dates Set for July 1920

The Bern Township Board of Trustees Athens County Ohio will offer bonds totaling 5166 2 3 dollars on July 1 1920 at Utley Ohio to the highest bidder Bonds No 1 for 1666 2 3 is a refunding bond due July 1 1926 and Bonds No 2 and 3 for 1780 each mature July 1 1927 and 1925 respectively Bonds bear semiannual interest and the board reserves the right to reject any bids Clerk Henry Amesville Ohio states details and conditions

Utley Ohio Board of Trustees Bern Township Athens County Sharpsburg HENRY Amesville

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