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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
9
A chilly Atlantic City morning sees Chelsea colony members of the Ambassadors' Swimming Club posing for the camera. The stylish group warms up before the fret morning swim in two piece suits with sleeves and hose omitted as the approved style.
Classified note offers a late 1919 Harley Davidson motorcycle with side car for sale plus new and used auto radiators and metal work. Radiator kinds and metal services available with prompt turnaround. C R White, timner. Shop 2104 residence 6153.
Toledo market closes show Wheat cash and May at 61.60 and July at 1.20 per unit. Corn No 3 yellow 64 to 65 cents. Oats No 2 white 41 to 42 cents. Rye No 2 1.40. Barley No 2 70 cents. Clover seed 1920 at 13.50 with Oct and Dec at 9.50. Timothy 1918 2.90. 1919 2.95. 1920 and May 8.00. Sept 3.40. Oct 3.45. Alsuke cash 13.50. Butter 37 to 39 cents. Eggs 27 cents. Hay 1.25.
Hog receipts reach 27000 at Union Stock Yards Illinois with prices down 10 to 25 cents. Bulk trades quoted around 8.00 to 8.50, butchers 7.85 and packing 7.00 to 7.75.
Cattle receipts reach 12000 with prices 10 to 15 cents lower. beeves at 8.65 to 9.25, butcher stock 5.50 to 8.75, stockers 5.50 to 7.85, cows 3.50 to 6.00. Sheep receipts 9000 with a strong market at 25 cents higher. wool lambs 9.25 to 11.25, ewes 5.75 to 7.25.
Chicago listings show butter-creamery firsts at 25c and 30c seconds at 20c, ordinary grades 18c and 19c, firsts 18c to 29c in various lots, young American eggs at 22c, live poultry at 29c. Prices reflect standard market quotes for produce and poultry.
Cincinnati May 6 eggs steady with extras 20 21 cents a dozen. Firsts 19 and 20 cents. Ordinary 18 and 19 cents. Local market prices for fresh supply noted.
Cattle receipts 800 and hog receipts 6000 keep the market steady in Cincinnati. Calves and sheep hold steady with extra quotable values, while lambs soften with lower prices. Shippers pay 8.25 to 9.00 for cattle and 8.85 for hogs, calves 10.00 to 10.50, and lambs 13.00 to 14.00.
Bertha Cox has filed a petition in the court of common pleas of Athens County Ohio for divorce and custody of minor children. The hearing will be on or after 3 A D 1921. Woolley and Rowland are attorneys for the plaintiff.
An adjustable electric fixture enables any vase to be converted into a lamp. The device attaches to a standard vase and provides lighting without replacing the décor.
Mrs. T Henning of Rearneny is noted as the wife of a man who commanded the first French tanks to see action in World War I. The brief tribute highlights his pioneering armored role and her connection to the historic event.
Oklahoma City May meeting of oil producers adopted a petition urging the state corporation commission to use the conservation act to order a halt to all drilling in the state due to a falling market, announced by producers after an executive session.
May 5 report: another Munson line ship with a full crew departed New York for South America despite a mariners strike. The Callao cleared with a complete crew, continuing operations as labor actions unfold at the port.
At a Wednesday Board of Health meeting in Dr. J. M. Higgins offices, Athens was described as sanitary with no serious disease cases and regular bills approved.
Washington reports negotiations between the government and striking sailors remain deadlocked with no progress. The stalemate halts resolution efforts as talks pause on May 6.
Court records announce the appointment of G. M. J. Barnhill as executor of the will of F. Barnhill. The document, dated April 27, identifies Bald County and Ocean County as the jurisdictions involved in the probate filing.
Robert V Wing has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Beth Balderson of Athens County Ohio deceased dated April 20 1921 Probate Judge M Jo Cain signs official notice in county records
Notice that A. B. Falloon has been appointed as administrator of the estate of David Rane of a county Ohio. Court dated April 13 or 14, 1880 by Probate Judge St. Johnson.
William Tabler has been qualified as administrator of the estate of Emily Tabler, deceased, in Onto County. Court records indicate the appointment on the 10th day of April, before Johnson, Probate Judge of the said county.
The Cline Ice Cream Co. seeks to cease its business activities under Ohio law. The notice lists Athens as the location and names the persons involved in the filing on 1921.
Bids will be opened by the clerk of the board in Jacksonville district. Bids due by noon April 3 at 6 7 percent commission, with certified check equal to 1 2 percent of bid to guarantee entering contract. Plans on file with clerk and architect Murray Stover. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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