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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1927

Page

9

Local Auto and Tire Ads Include Ford Chevy and Buick

Classified notices show tires tubes and general repairs from Service Tire Shop and Nichols Garage. Buick and Chevrolet cars offered with paint and repair services. Also featuring Ford battery trade in and firework items from Andes New Feed Store and others in Trimble.

Athens Guthrie Auto Supply Cut Fate Auto Accessories General Cord Tire Buick Co Charles Wilkes Athens Junk Co Floyd Fought Chevrolet Albany Millfield Electrig Bnone Chauncey Exchange New Jersey Zinc Co Athens Auto Laundry H. H. Kloh Markins Trimble Ohio Buick Chevrolet Co Andes New Feed Store Trimble Sky Rockets Nichols’ Garage

Washington Huskies Show Ragged Style Before Regatta

Washington’s varsity eight ocean crew displayed a ragged outing in Poughkeepsie as they tune up for Wednesday's regatta with the Giants. Coach Rusty Callow noted the pace was off and praised the effort to shake out crabs, while Frank Biethen recovers from a cold and Don Grant oversaw the stroke.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Washington Huskies Far Western Giants Rusty” Callow Washington Yacht Pennsylvania MacDona Don Grant Husky Yale Grant Frank Biethen Callow

Lowden campaign fades in Coolidge state travel

In South Dakota, the Lowden movement for the McNary-Haugen bill waned after President Coolidge chose the state as his summer home. The prairie campaign that once surged for Frank O. Lowden has diminished to a ripple as Coolidge stays nearby.

Rapid City Lowden Wi Oolidge Frank O. Lowden Coolidge South Dakota

Boy Loses Foot in Train Accident Near Torch Hill

Paul Preston fourteen, son of Ed Preston of 1619 Kenner Street, lost his right foot when he fell beneath a freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio near Torch Hill while walking to visit relatives in Athens. He is hospitalized and expected to recover.

Parkersburg W. Va Paul Preston Ed Preston Kenner Street Torch Hill Athens

Laying Brick on East State Street Begins

Brick pavement work starts at the East State street Carpenter street intersection under Contractor Beckler. A large crew works under city inspectors with faulty brick removed. Bricks laid flatside down, carried by conveyors. Sandbed prepared ahead by truck apparatus.

East State Street Carpenter Street Beckler

103Year-Old Benning Arnold Helps Bournemouth Bowling Team Win

In Bournemouth England Benning Arnold aged 103 played on the winning team in a local bowling match highlighting enduring athletic participation.

Bournemouth Eng Benning Arnold

Death of Miss Lillian Rodgers in Corning

Miss Lillian Rodgers nineteen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Rodgers Corning died at home at one o clock this morning after months with organic heart trouble She leaves parents several sisters and one brother Funeral arrangements not yet made

Corning Lillian Rodgers George Rodgers

Anniversary Week Begins at United Brethren Church

Services start in Corning as United Brethren Church marks an anniversary week. The Rev. Mr. Welch of New Lexington will conduct tonight's service.

U. B. Church

Extended visit and local church events noted in Malvern area

Miss Carrie Dew stays with Miss Doris Ready in Malvern while Lurene Gaskalla Gladys Gaskalla Phyllis Bethel Eben Sweeney and Joseph Gaskalla Hollister attend the Christian Endeavor convention at Newark and visit Corning relatives. Bethel and Gladys Gaskalla serve as Hollister delegates and Gladys oversees Hollister Junior C E. Hollister residents Eliza Jane Mayden Alla Hayden Owen Dew Mary Adams and Joseph Gaskalla attend United Brethren Children's Day program Sunday. Margaret Dodson is seriously ill at home.

Carrie Dew Malvern Ohio Doris Ready Lurene Gladys Gaskalla Phyllis Bethel Eben Sweeney Joseph Gaskalla Hollister Christian Endeavor Newark Corning Miss Bethel Eliza Jane Mayden Alla Hayden Owen Dew Marry Adams United Brethren Church Margaret Dodson

Coolidge Named “Still Waters” by Sioux as Chief Honors

Rapid City South Dakota June 28 Still Waters is the Sioux Indian name for President Coolidge when made a chief next month. The Pine Ridge source says the tribe selects names in honor of the honored person. Senator Norbeck was adopted into the tribe and nicknamed Snatching Hawk for his political effectiveness.

Rapid City Still Waters President Coolidge Olan Norbeck Snatching Hawk Hima

Five Moonshiners Arrested Near Constitution

Five men allegedly operating a still near Constitution were arrested by prohibition agents and jailed. Clifford Terrell, acting as guard, reportedly fell asleep exposing the crew. Hubert and Cecil Ritchie were among the alleged operators and a .38 revolver was involved. They were to appear in probate court before Judge Frank F Fleminge Monday afternoon.

Marietta Constitution Frank F. Fleminge Clifford Terrell Desirn

Condition Critical in Westley Township Assault Case

Manley Singer a Parkersburg hospital in critical condition after an assault by Bud Neuman in Westley township last week. Neuman is held at the county jail as physicians report slight chance of recovery and authorities defer Neuman’s arraignment.

Marietta Manley Singer Cutler Bud Neuman Wesley Township Parkersburg Hirm Neuman Sheriff Way Singer

Local Society News Highlights Ohio Alumni and Family Visits

Mr. and Mrs. John Albright visit Athens friends. He, a 1916 Ohio University graduate and Phi Kappa Tau member, taught physics at Sweetbriar College and will join Case School of Applied Science as assistant professor. Wilbur Henry of Amesville travels to Gallipolis for tonsil surgery. Mrs. Edward N. Cullums Jr and daughter Betty Eleanor visit Charleston relatives as Mr. Cullums plans joinment for the Fourth.

John Albright Athens Albright Ohio University Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Sweetbriar College Virginia Case School of Applied Science Cleveland Edward N. Cullums Betty Eleanor Charleston W. Va

Local families visit relatives across Ohio and Michigan

Mr and Mrs Harry Ashbaugh of Detroit recently visited Mr and Mrs Frank Kocken sparger. Mr and Mrs E A Rowland and children plus Mrs L Bingam traveled to Coshocton Sunday. Miss Gertrude Elkel and Mrs Joe Reese and son Arthur motored to Columbus for a few days with relatives. Mr and Mrs Jasper Stewart and grandson Junior Masterson of New Lexington attended a Children’s Day program at the United Brethren church. Mr and Mrs B Latta of New Lexington spent Sunday here. Mr and Mrs Frank Kauderer Mr and Mrs Charles Kaudérer and Francis Exenkemper motored from Columbus Sunday to visit relatives and were evening guests of Mr and Mrs M de Latta.

Harry Ashbaugh Detroit Frank Kockensparger E. A. Rowland L. Bingam Coshoct Gertrude Elkel Joe Reese Arthur Columbus Jasper Stewart Junior Masterson New Lexington United Brethren Church B. Latta Frank Kauderer Charles Kaudérer Francis Exenkemper M. de Latta

Campbell suit against Rotroff ends trial ban

In Common Pleas court a new trial is barred in the case of John C. Campbell versus Fred F. Rotroff. Campbell seeks to recover a judgment of 322.75 from a prior trial, alleging debts contracted by Rotroff after selling an Albany store to Campbell under an agreement that Rotroff would pay all debts incurred after the sale.

John C. Campbell Fred F. Rotroff Common Pleas Rotroff Campbell Albany

Marriage Licence Issued in Probate Court

A marriage license was issued yesterday in Probate court to Tra N. Blackstone 32 of Buehtel fore man of a rubber factory and Faire Shaw 23 of Buehtel daughter of Henry Shaw. The Reverend Mr Yoat of Murray City was licensed to officiate.

Tra N. Blackstone Buehtel Faire Shaw Henry Shaw Yoat Murray City

Cleveland firm to develop West Virginia coal land this summer

J Ay Hey company of Cleveland plans a major West Virginia coal development at Maidsville in the Robinson's Rup Bite tract. The project includes purchasing land and setting up a training plant with a 2560 ton daily output across about 1000 acres, involving several hundred thousand dollars.

Cleveland West Virginia Maidsville W. Va Aecorde Ing Arkwright

Beloved Minstrel Ducky Craig Dies in Athens Home

John Ducky Craig a famed colored minstrel and horseman died at his Athens residence from a heart attack. He had worked for Dr. James E. Stansbury for fifteen years and was buried from Mrs. Frank Scott of Gallipolis. Friends from both races attended the services. Craig was about fifty and known for his Sultar performances.

John “Ducky” Craig James E. Stansbury Frank Scott Gallipolis Stansburys Ducky

Liberty Bonds Market Report From New York

U. P. bond second 4s opened at 100.12 with other issues trading firm. Third 4 3s off 1 at 100.30 while U. P. Treasury 4s rise to 108.20 up 8 and 3s at 105.20 up 5.

Liberty Bonds New York U. P. Bond U. P. Treasury Treasury

New York Produce Butter Prices and Market Receipts

Butter firm receipts show 22 688 extras 42 percent special market acu receipts 38 534 nearby tan 38e 35c nearby mixed white 32c western whites coast 26c nearby towns 28.

New York

Hogs and cattle market figures from a historic listing

The page shows hog prices 250 to 350 pounds at 9.60 to 9.85 per hundredweight with various weights noted. Cattle values include calves around 100 pounds steady with steers near 12.5 dollars per hundredweight and heavier cattle around 13.00. Sheep receipts listed as 200 with bulk cull lambs at 11 dollars.

Cincinnati Produce Prices Display Butter and Eggs Steady

Cincinnati market notes butter unchanged eggs steady with a fresh gathering at 26 cents. Nearby ungraded produce listed at 250. sesentie 20c appears in the fragment with unclear context.

Cincinnati

Wool Prices Hold Steady in Boston Market

Prices held steady in the raw wool market with limited sales reported. Ohio 56s priced around 43 cents, mostly 44 cents, as mills buy for near term needs. Buyers look abroad for price directions while demand for eight month short and combing wools remains moderate. manufacturers purchase in small amounts despite some resistance to higher offers.

Boston Ohio

Chicago Produce Receipts Record Mixed Butter and Egg Totals

Chicago market reports show butter receipts of 223 651 pounds and eggs receipts of 25 103 crates or units. The text appears garbled with scattered symbols and incomplete pricing details, hindering exact valuation or dates.

Chicago

Cincinnati Hog and Cattle Receipts Steady Amid Trade

Hog receipts reached 3,100 with steady to firm bidding as 17 head lingered. Bi-weekly range shows live weights from 160 to over 250 pounds with prices around 8.50 to 9.60 per cwt. Cattle receipts were about 1,000 with beef cattle light, yearlings and heifers steady and cows lower. Stocker and feeder categories appear in moderate volume with bulk offerings noted.

Cincinnati Ceres Coe

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