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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1920

Page

7

Notice to Coal Operators Dealers and Contractors

Sealed bids for furnishing first class black run of mine coal for Nelsonville light and water works plant due by 2 pm on Wednesday June 30 1920. Bidder to include full names bonds of 3000 or certified check 300 and seal envelopes marked Bids for furnishing coal. Director of Public Service WM Borne to receive at city office in Nelsonville Ohio.

Oblic Service Nelsonville Ohio City Electric Light and Water Works WM. Borne

Notice to Electors in Athens City School District

Electors in Athens County Ohio will vote on a proposal to levy an additional three minor school purposes tax for five years within the Athens City school district. Voting will occur at regular city polling places. Advisory text lists IRA Andrew and Bougher as officials.

Athens City Athens Aphene Ohio Stone City Ira Andrew Bougher Athens County

Markets report steady butter and varied livestock prices

Butter prices steady with various grades listed from 60c per lb to 37c for No 2. Eyes and poultry prices shown, while hogs cattle and sheep markets at Union Stock Yards Illinois and Cincinnati and Pittsburgh regions reflect higher markets and mixed demand with price ranges for each category. Receipts numbered in thousands across hogs cattle and sheep with notable gains and regional differences.

Cincinnati Pittsburg

Toledo Market Report Grain Prices and Liberty Bond Quotes

Toledo Ohio market notes list cash prices for corn oats barley rye and seeds with settle figures for clover timothy alsike butter eggs and hay. Liberty bond quotes include various series with bid prices and a Victory 33s value.

Toledo Grain Toledo Close. Com Timothy

Chicago Produce Prices Include Butter Creamery Standards

Chicago market notes list butter at 56c, standard butter 44c and 49c, firsts 64c, seconds 48c, dairy tules at 34c and 36c. Ess. Syed shows 3Mec 39 percent and 544 c. Cheese Twins 24c, Young American 31c. Live poultry 30c.

Chicago

China Rejects Direct Talks in Shantung Dispute

Peking states in a note to Japan that China refuses direct negotiation and insists on a voice in treaties affecting sovereignty. It notes China did not sign the peace treaty and must not observe its stipulations, and urges withdrawal of Japanese troops from Chinese soil.

Peking Japan Shantung China

Slavic Miner Killed by Slate Fall at Buchtel

Thomas Yazola 50, born in Poland, was killed instantly by a slate fall on Tuesday June 36 in Buchtel. He had lived in the U S fourteen years at the same address and left a single brother in the country as his only relative.

Buchtel Thomas Yazola Jine Poland Yazola

Runaway Girl Detained After Train Crossing Through Athens

Police, alerted by Arbuckle officers, intercept a 14 year old girl from Arbuckle on K and M train No 3 as she rode toward Akron with three young companions. Athens officers take custody after Chauncey help, with relatives informed of her plans. Arbuckle, Mason county, near Point Pleasant, is noted in the report.

Arbuckle W. Va Akron Chauncey Athens Athens County Mason County Point Pleasant

Married Tuesday in Albany Bride Miss Adda B Potter

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown in Albany on Tuesday June 23 Miss Adda B Potter of Albany became the bride of Mr. Wilbur McNutt of Spring Valley. The ceremony was read by Rev. Co Strecker of Athens at 10 am with fifteen relatives and friends present. They planned a motor trip to Dayton where McNutt serves as probation officer and Mrs McNutt as school supervisor. Air travel by plane is being arranged in the Congo by Belgian aviators.

Albany Charles Brown Adda B. Potter Wilbur McNutt Spring Valley Co. Strecker Athens Dayton McNutt MecNutt

Don’t Worry Don’t Hurry Stay Cool Says Public Health Service

The U S Public Health Service offers guidance to stay cool during hot weather. Advice includes shade, light clothing, sparing fats and sweets, fruits and greens, tepid baths, and cool water when thirsty. If exhausted seek a cool place to lie down.

U. S. Public Health Service

Elks to Meet in Windy City Grand Lodge convenes in Chicago

Elks from across the nation head to Chicago for the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meeting. Frank L. Rain of Fairbury Neb is grand exalted ruler. about 100000 of 650000 members expected at the July 5 6 session and a parade featuring 70000 uniformed Elks led by General Pershing.

Chicago Elks Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elka Frank L. Rain Fairbury Neb The Grand Lodge San Francisco Uncle Sam General Pershing

Baseball slate: Ravena faces Cincinnati and more

Baseball schedule lists Ravena versus Cincinnati at Philadelphia with games across the National and American leagues. Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn, Chicago vs New York, St. Louis at Boston, and New York at St. Louis plus Boston at Cleveland, Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at Chicago.

Ravena Eye Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburg Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit American Association St Paul ‘S Minneapolis Sere Ae Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Teers Kansas City National League Cincinnati Chicago Seves Etna Louieville Philecelhnie Detroi St. Louis GAM Today Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas Milwaukee

Parole Clemency Request for Inmate John W Perkins

Notice states John William Perkins, confined at Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield, is eligible for clemency consideration via parole recommendation by the superintendent and chaplain. Hearing requested after July 1, 1930, with Garve Altee as clerk.

John William Perkins Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Ohio Y. Garve Altee

French puzzle in boxing world tests Dempsey match plans

Henry L. Farrell discusses the French challengers Francis Deschamps and Georges Carpentier and their erratic statements about fighting Jack Dempsey. Fans question sincerity as fights drift, with the International Sporting Club presented as the proper channel for a formal challenge.

Henry L. Farrell New York Philadelphia Francis Deschamps Georges Carpentier United States Jack Dempsey Carpentier Levinsky Descamps London America Dempsey Waler International Sporting Club Descampo

Score Board Recap of Evening Baseball Thrills

Yesterday's action featured Jake Daubert homering in the eleventh to lift the Red to a 3 1 victory over the Phillies. Dixie Davis held the Yankees in check as Burke's squad slugged 14 hits to beat Mays and Collins 9 3. Orioles, Giants, and others posted high scoring wins across the circuit.

Jake Daubert Phils Cravath Dixie Davis Burke Mays Collins Ome Robertson Merkle Hersog Giants Cuba Leff Taylor Arter Beckle Boston Braves Haines Cards Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Indians Red Sox Dick Kerr White Sox Athletics Wu Harris Roth Gharrity Senators Tigers

Selects Fair Price Boards for six Ohio counties

Fair price commissions for Seneca Morgan Pickaway Wyandot Clinton and Auglaise counties were appointed today by Ohio Fair Price Commissioner Pfeiffer. Morgan county members are H. B. Sharp McConnellsville representing public W. E. Wooton Stockport retailers Mrs William Johnson McConnellsville house wives Edward Barkhurst Malta labor O R Massey Malta farmers.

Columbus Seneca Morgan Pickaway Wyandot Clinton Auglaise Ohio Pfeiffer Morgan County H. B. Sharp McConnellsville W. E. Wooton Stockport William Johnson Edward Barkhurst Malta O. R. Massey

Moran and Indians Highlight Early Major League Buzz

Frank Moran returns from France eager to box Georges Carpentier while seeking unpaid earnings from a 1914 Paris fight. The piece notes two Indian players in the minors, Wano and Yellowhorse, with majors potential for Little Rock in the American Association, plus memories of Jim Thorpe and other Indian stars in early 20th century baseball.

Frank Moran Pittsburg Moran Georges Husky France Jack Johnson Paris Johnson Frank Jim Thorpe Boston Braves Braves Little Rock American Association Wano Yellowhorse Joe Guyon Casey Smith Smith Thorpe Chief Bender Chief Myers New Heaven Bender Connie Mack Myers Giants Dodgers Jim Bluejacket Brook Gia Bockslexi Ina Dian Ater

Buckeye State Building & Loan Promises Safe Invest

The notice promotes saving through the Buckeye State Building and Loan Co at 22 West Gay Street. It urges to save money as a remedy to toil and extravagance, offering 6 percent on time deposits and deposits by mail with convenient remittance options.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co West Gay St

Blackwood Appointed as Receiver of Estate in County

L H Blackwood has been appointed and qualified as guardian of an estate of Lewis V in Athens County. The document notes the appointment date and official qualification, indicating a legal proceeding in the county authority.

L. H. Blackwood Lewis Athens County

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