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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1929

Page

13

Nelsonville passes ordinance fixing gas rates for four years

The city council of Nelsonville Athens County Ohio enacts Ordinance No 215 setting natural and manufactured gas charges for four years. The Ohio Gas Company and successors may bill monthly at 1 60 per thousand cubic feet up to 1 000 cu ft and 3 0 per thousand thereafter with a 6 cent discount if paid within ten days. Domestic and commercial use prioritized. ordinance takes effect 60 days after passage.

PANY Aora Aaseigna Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Ohilo Furl Gas Company Tts Sincessora Aexigna Nelsonvilig Ohlo Lesa Ite Sieceasoara Aaid Tra Econsemers Tias I J Brerler

Appointment of L. W. Russell as Estate Administrator

L W Russell of Athens Ohio has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the GEONWGE BALL estate late of Athens County Ohio, deceased. The probate court audit notices list numerous accounts filed and hearings scheduled for June 1, 1929, with various heirs executors and guardians named for estates including Mampton Manning Hartnell Warehime Lock Tuttle Warrener Coakley etc. The court, under Probate Judge S M Johnson, directs publication of these accounts and impending hearings.

L. W. Russell Athens Ohio Geonwge Ball Athens County Ohio Athena County Ohin Hattie Seer Jennie Radford Alice Mampton Maude Smith John Ho Manning Clarence Humphrey John W. Johnson Gerdie Gibson Glades Gibson Fiza A. Durant W RR Marthe J Malliday Cline Joseph Hartnell James McDowell Hertha PF. Warehhime Lewis M. Warehime James HW. Lock William Lock Amy Davis Iaaiea Tuttle Bank of Altiers NB. A. Troster John M. Warrener Dr. Smith Minnie Gibson Ralph J. Seekett Parnie Dewees A. J. Pritchard Webster Coakley A. & Able Emily W Ahie Bank of Athens N A Fleanor Wesley Et al A. K Walker Margaret Eseenet Lydia Jefferson Havel M Jeffers Charlies Ro P Morris Emon Peal Mectouni S MM. Johnson Said

Public Auction of Amos Hixson Estate Personal Property

The will offer for pale at public auction at the late residence of Amos Hixson deceased Ames Township Athens County Ohio on May 16 102% the personal property of Amos Hixson deceased including hay tools grain equipment and farming implements. One half interest in livestock including Jersey calves Jersey bull Durec boar and sow plus hay milk cattle sheep and sheep wethers and a list of items. Sale starts 12 59 pm with cash for 10 or less and notes for three months with two or more approved sureties. Executed by George W Brown executor and Throckmorton auctioneer with Woolley and Rowland attorneys. Arthur Mingus half interest in livestock to be sold at same time to complete title. May 1 16 14.

Amos Hixson Ames Township Athens County Ohio Ames Hixson George W. Brown W. M. Throckmorton Woolley and Rowland Arthur Mingus Enid

Wool market tepid with limited demand for territory wools

In Boston on May 10 1907 market observers note only slight interest in graded wools with buyers tending to purchase on a hand to mouth basis. Medium territory wools show no demand and only small quantities of fine grades sold. Limited sales of 64 5 combing Australian wools occurred at slightly lower prices than current quotes.

Boston Territory

Market Report: Hog and Cattle Receipts and Prices

Hog receipts 2.106 with market slow. prices by weight: 250-359 lb $1140.1160, 200-230 lb $11.60, 160-200 lb $11.90, 130-160 lb $11.28, 99-130 lb $7.50-11.50. packing sow $9.75-10. Cattle receipts 19: market steady. calves 190 price mix. beef steers $124-14.50, light steer and heifers $119-14, beef cows $8-10.50, low cutter cows $6-7.75. vealers $12.50-7.7. heavy calves and cows noted. Sheep receipts 750. fat lambs $14.7, bulk fat lambs $13-14.50, bulk cull lambs $8.9. ewes $8.7-3.50. spring lambs $16.

Toledo and Cleveland Market and Produce Prices Report

Market report lists Cleveland produce items with butter, eggs, and poultry prices and Toledo grain closes. Includes bids for wheat, corn, oats, and assorted commodities, plus multiple company quotes and stock exchange references.

J. D Merriman & Company Parkersburg New York Mock Exchange Atchison Congoleum Nairn, Inc Gee & Elwet Continental Motors Dupont de Nemours Famous Players Peck Cadecceetee Pieisehmann Scenneune General Motors New Sen

Cattle Market Reports Mixed With Price Shifts and Receipts

Hogs receipts 1,900 with 1,125 holdovers. market 35 cents lower. Sheep and lambs show mixed moves with fat lambs around 14 dollars, bulk fat lambs 11 to 15 dollars, and cull lambs down. Beef cattle steady to uneven with steers and heifers 12 to 15 dollars higher in some lots. beef cows ranged 97 to 1050 dollars for varying grades. Calves at 306 market, packing sows at 6 dollars. Continuous changes reflect demand and inventory shifts across the feeding and slaughter sectors.

Produce Prices and Eggs Show Mixed Offers at Market

Fresh gathered goods lead the list with 20s, DC firsts at Q7, seconds nearby 2890, goose eggs at 0c, duck eggs at 29 4c. The report notes varied grades and available counts across items at the market.

Long Run Road Repairs Underway in Local County

The sandstone base on Long Run Road is being repaired by the county and slated for completion within 10 days. Limestone will cover the base as the one mile road runs through Canaan and Lod? township. No detours are needed while Limestone Ridge and Ireland Road in Troy Township also receive gravel resurfacing, finishing in two days.

Long Run J. W. Wilson

Post Office Robbery Suspect Sought for Parole Violation

NEW LEXINGTON May 10 Thomas Hawkins 19 and Richard Smith Zanesville charged with robbing the Moxahala and Rendville Post offices. Hawkins is wanted as a parole violator by Manafield Reformatory officials. Prosecuting Attorney E Wagner informed. steps to return him to the institution are under way.

New Lexington Thomas Hawkins Richard Smith Zanesville Moxahala Rendville Manafield Reformatory E. (. Wagner

McArthur Woman Takes Own Life at Farm Home

Mrs. Kazie Oberholzer, 52, ended her life by hanging at her son Carson Oberholser’s farm home near McArthur. Despondent over her father’s recent death she leaves husband and five children.

Two Electrocuted In Unique Accident Near Millford Center

Marysville reports a strange fatal accident as Delaware well and cistern cleaner U R Montie Blackford, 35, and his wife Gertie, 36, die when a long iron rod used to clean a farm well touches a high voltage line. Their son Donald, 12, also held the rod but wore rubber boots insulating him from shock.

Marysville U.R

Hagen Captures British Open For Fourth Time

Walter Hagen won the British open golf championship at Muirfield with a two round total of 292 amid strong winds. The conditions rattled rivals as Hagen stayed steady and led the field by a wide margin.

Hagen Muirfield Scotland U.P Walter Hagen

Protective tariff system invaluable says Hawley in debate

Washington May 10 The Republican protective tariff system is one of the greatest aids to American prosperity Chairman Hawley of the Ways and Means Committee declared in opening debate on the administration’s new tariff bill He predicted foreign trade would rise under the proposed law noting since the Fordney McCumber tariff act American foreign trade has doubled He said the rates are fair for trading in the world’s richest provinces In 1927 imports totaled 4 168 billion with about 1 460 billion duty paid and 2 600 6 million worth entering free Collectons on total imports ran about 15 percent ad valorem

Washington Hawley Ways and Means Committee United States Fiona

Brick Thrown Through Rosemar Confectionery Window

Police hunt for suspect after brick shattered the Rosemar Confectionery window on North Court Street early Friday. Several men and boys are under suspicion. no theft occurred as merchandise of little value remained.

Rosemar Confectionery North Court Street

Funeral services for Francia Mansfield at Pilgrim Hotness Church

Francia M Mansfield 86 died Thursday morning at 77 Mill Street. Funeral services set for 2 pm Saturday at Pilgrim Hotness Church with Rev James Fields officiating. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Francia M. Mansfield Mill Street Pilgrim Hotness Church James Fields West Union Street

Talk on Mother by Rev Moore at club meeting

A club gathering featured a splendid talk on Mother by the Rev Moore. Mrs Willian James of the city gave the response. The evening included club singing and social time with each attendee receiving a potted plant as thanks.

Moore Willian James

W C T U Holds County Institute in Glouster

In Glouster on May 10 the Athens County W C T U Institute featured Miss Clove Caset, state organizer, recounting temperance history from 1851 and 1894, with talks on enforcement and leadership by local and visiting speakers. Dinner and devotional sessions accompanied the program.

Glouster Clove Caset Woodsfield Athens County Institute of Neal Dow Frances Willard Herbert Hoover Institute Roberts Ledbord Laura Spencer Nelsonville Spencer Williams W. Ahlbrand Chauncey

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