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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
5
The Tractor That Stays has built a reputation for top field performance, surviving strict tests nationwide. Belt work grows in importance with silage handling and other tasks, and an all-purpose tractor helps farmers become more independent. Order now to avoid shipping delays.
Beaver Patrol Troop One were honored guests at a Tuesday dinner at the Colonial hosted by chief Supt. G. F. Morgan. Twelve scouts received merit badges at the last Court of Honor, the highest number earned by any patrol in the contest.
Alpha Omega of Lambda Chi Alpha held its annual initiation banquet at the Colonial Hotel last night. Thirty two covers were laid including honorary guests. Ernest R. Wallace acted as toast master with responses from Deans Chubb and Richeson, Prof. Stewart and Morton, Harry K. Robinson, active member, and Warren T. Barr, an initiate.
A Tuesday session of the Social Literary Club was devoted entirely to a social gathering. Mrs C T Moore hosted a large group for a two course luncheon with green decorations. Members spent the afternoon sewing and conversing, with no formal program.
The Childs Conservation League held a Tuesday evening meeting at Mrs. Fred Fenzel home. The Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers constitution was adopted and two papers on Eugenics were presented. Mrs. J A Brown spoke on The Greatest Right of the Child to be Well Born and Mrs. Frank W Cone on Production of Better Human Beings.
Girl Scouts of Troop Two marked their second birthday with a Saturday afternoon gathering at the Methodist Church Scout Room. Mothers and Local Council members attended a reception served by the girls, followed by a birthday dinner and a theatre party at the Majestic with chaperones Captain Maria Grover and Lieutenants Grace Webb and Ruth Henry.
The Nannie Allom Rebekah lodge will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 oclock in the evening. Initiation procedures will be conducted.
Illness forces indefinite postponement of the Priscilla club’s March gathering, delaying planned talks and activities.
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach trouble that made eating vegetables fruit and sleeping difficult. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he can eat vegetables and fruit without pain or sleeplessness. Indigestion or constipation sufferers may find them beneficial.
Paris report says Charles Ledou bantamweight champion of Europe knocked out Johnny Coulon former American title holder in the sixth round Coulon was dropped three times in the second round and unable to recover from the European challenger’s attack.
Mrs. Emaline Castor wife of William Castor died at the Castor home near Pt Rock Meigs County at 12 o'clock Tuesday night after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and three daughters Mrs B D Webb of Columbus Mrs James Turner and Mrs William Morris of Pt Rock.
A few tablets of Pape's Diapepsin bring relief almost as soon as they reach the stomach. The remedy neutralizes stomach acidity and ends the souring and fermentation that cause gases heartburn and pain. It helps regulate disordered stomachs so favorite foods can be eaten without distress. Costs so little at drug stores.
Ohio University O association meeting considers allowing athletic teams to elect their own captains. Alumni Varsity basketball game discussed with tentative date next Saturday. Rus Finsterwald and Butch Grover named as possible players for older team. Jitney dance after the game sought. First two basketball games to serve as tryouts for a new leader.
A Philadelphia man recounts years of constipation and overall ill health improving after Sulpherb Tablets. The ad urges readers with bad blood and bowel irregularity to use this sulfur cream of tartar and herb product, warning against ordinary sulfur tablets.
Mrs Annie Davison of Long Beach California reports a restful night after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The product eases persistent coughs wheezy breathing and throat tickling while coating irritated surfaces with a soothing healing layer.
Mine 256 in Glouster topped 2271 tons of coal in a full day, with 15 minutes lost due to car delays. Will Miller, in charge, pushed output beyond the former 1825 ton mark as he previously elevated Mine 281 at Modoc to prominence, highlighting his mining skill.
The funeral for Mrs Alfred Love, whose death was reported in The Messenger yesterday, will be held at the Church of Christ tomorrow. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The funeral of pastor John B Dickson took place this afternoon at two o'clock with burial in the city cemetery. Mr and Mrs W P O'Donnell and son Walter left for Akron to establish a new home after selling their residence to A M Bennett and buying a fine home in Akron.
Mrs W W Bryson traveled to Columbus this morning to attend an evening entertainment by the St Marys of the Springs school where her daughter Miss Bernadine Bryson is enrolled. She will stay for the weekend with Mr and Mrs M D Morgan. Cephas Wagner of Newark visited several days with Mr and Mrs W R Balderson and relatives.
At the Ambrose Theatre audiences will see Constance Talmadge in Virtuous Vamp this Friday and Saturday with matinee shows both days. Prices are 10 and 20 cents for admission.
Steve Criser of Hunterdon was taken to Grant hospital in Columbus yesterday to undergo an operation. A siege of flu and pneumonia had formed in his side necessitating the surgery.
Frank Davis came back to Akron yesterday after a stay with his father J L Davis. G H Harper and Nelson Coffman spent the day in Columbus.
The Senate tabled the Owens treaty reservation by 54 to 21. It recognizes an Irish republic and United States acknowledgment that Britain would recognize Irish independence, with similar amendments for Korea Porto Rico and Hawaii.
Washington March 17 senators consider an amendment to Owens Egypt resolution recognizing the Irish republic and urging UK Irish independence. Debate reopens as Lodge cannot move for ratification until talks finish. Lenroot introduces a policy statement on European peace, with Lenroot optimistic on Republican votes.
All Scoutmasters receive final letter of instruction for the basketball tournament. About sixteen teams entered, promising an engaging event. Uniforms required for players and rooters. visitors in uniform allowed free admission, others pay. Teams meet at the armory at 3 00 sharp, with play starting at 3 30. Scouts guests in Athens homes, behavior expected.
G F Morgan Scoutmaster outlines housing and meal rules for the tournament. Families must be in by Friday 10:00 pm and teams return Saturday. Sunday stays require special arrangements. A committee of visiting Scoutmasters will manage tournament details with two divisions and trophies based on funds. A special lunch for Scoutmasters is planned Saturday noon.
Butter prices steady firm with various grades from 60c to 72½c per pound. Eggs listed for extra firsts at 42c and firsts around 40-41c per dozen. Duck and goose prices noted. Live poultry shows fowls by weight with 86c per pound for 4% Ibs and over.
Cattle receipts light and markets steady with choice 14.00 to 14.25 and prime 12.00 to 13.60. common 9.50 to 10.60. veal calves 21.00 to 22.00. Sheep and lambs receipts light, market steady with prime wethers 15.00 to 16.00. good 13.00 to 14.00. yearling lambs 13.00. House receipts show 6 doubles with higher prices for prime heavy 15.25 and mid ranges 16.85 to 16.90. pigs 15.25 to 15.60. roughs 12.00 to 14.00.
Cattle receipts 1000 with weak to lower trade. steers good to choice priced at 11.50 and 13.00. Calves up 50 cents to 20.00 and 20.50. Hogs receipts 6000 steady to 25 cents higher. good to choice at 16.50 and 16.75. Sheep receipts 100 strong. good to 10.00 and 11.00. Lam market steady good to choice little 18.76.
Market list shows dairy and poultry rates with Butter-Creamery at 67c, standards 67C, firsts 60c, 68c, seconds 63c, tubs 36c, ordinaries 43c or 48c, frets missing, nee 80c, and Young America poultry at 38c. Indicates mixed commodity pricing and catalog numbers 42440.
Hog receipts at Union Stock Yards Illinois total 19 000 with varying bids and prices including bulk sales 14 35 to 15 90 butcher and packing items 4 00 to 16 00 light hogs 14 60 to 16 00 pigs 13 00 to 14 75 roughs 12 00 to 12 60. Cattle receipts 7 600 market steady to higher beves 9 75 to 16 40 butcher stock 7 00 to 13 25 canners and cutters 6 00 to 7 50 stockers and feeders 7 00 to 11 75 cows 7 00 to 13 25 calves 16 70 to 17 50. Sheep receipts 7 500 market steady spring lamb 14 00 to 19 00 ewes 5 75 to 14 26.
On March 17 at Toledo O Hides corn No 3 cash 164 oats white No 2 cash 99 to 100 barley No 2 cash 157 alsyke cash and futures 3530 3550 clover seed cash 3455 3450 3400 2350 timothy futures 600 620 615 butter 78 eggs 46 hay 210 per hundred pounds
John Reed died Tuesday in Akron at age recently married to Edith Cromley of Athens. Funeral services slated for Thursday at 3 PM with interment near Cincinnati. Reed worked as a bookkeeper for the Athens bank in 1919 and later with a bank in Athens and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cincinnati.
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