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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
7
Cincinnati produce lists eggs and poultry prices, Liberty bonds and war securities quotes, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati livestock markets with cattle, hogs, and sheep, plus Toledo grain prices for corn oats barley rye and farm commodities. Butter and eggs values are included.
At Columbus on May 28 the Ohio prohibition party declared war on cigarette sales and habit forming drugs in its convention. Delegates including Rev H K Miler of Dayton urged rigid enforcement of prohibition laws and criticized tobacco funding for soldiers noting they were duped by the tobacco trust. In Stewart on May 28 funeral services for Richard Hartley were set for Clarks Chapel at 10 a m with interment in the adjacent cemetery.
Daniel C. Roper warned that the nation’s railroads risk returning to government control unless private managers improve service and stop seeking government financial support. He said six percent guarantees may force the government to cover about 500 million dollars if private operation continues this way.
Miss Maria Tuoti twenty was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree after a jury verdict following an eleven hour deliberation. The shooting of her sister Angelina Conti occurred in a lower East Side apartment when the sisters were alone. The defense said self defense and the law carries ten to twenty years for first degree manslaughter. In Indianapolis, Virell W Church reported a case with 75 half pints of bonded whiskey on his farm nearby after notifying police.
National League results include St. Louis 16 Cincinnati 9 and Boston 5 New York 2 in the first game while Philadelphia 5 Brooklyn 4 and Boston 5 New York 0 sell the second. American League notes New York 6 Boston 1 and Chicago 6 Philadelphia 1. American Association play sees Milwaukee 5 Columbus 4 St Paul 8 Indianapolis 2 Minneapolis 3 Louisville 2 with Toledo and Kansas City rain.
National League games feature Pittsburg at Cincinnati Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York St Louis at Chicago Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis Washington at Philadelphia New York at Boston Kansas City at Milwaukee St Paul at Minneapolis
Babe Ruth again homers twice to raise his total to five in five days, matching Ed Williamson’s record. The Yankees beat the Reds 6 to 1 while John Collings belted his ninth homer in eleven days at Athletic Park. Hornsby connected with two on as the Cardinals routed the Reds 16 to 9.
Storms come and rainy days occur in life. The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. offers a secure depository for savings with high interest for safety. Based in the Rankin Building at 22 West Bay Street, Columbus, Ohio, it markets itself as one of Ohio’s largest savings institutions.
Ler's double in the eleventh inning sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6 to 4 win over the Brooklyn Robins. The Giants dropped to seventh place after a double-header loss to the Braves 5 to 2 and 6 to 0. Doc Johnson tripled and scored in Cleveland's 4 to 2 exhibition win over the Pirates. Pittsburg 4, Cleveland 2. Toledo Rail-Lights beat the Cubs 6 to 2.
Akron May 28 President F A Seiberling of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company announced a dividend of 150 cents per outstanding share funded by an accumulated surplus of 43000 dollars. He also said the firm will issue 30000000 dollars of capital stock consisting of 10000000 dollars in common and 20000000 dollars in preferred stock.
Sammy Sando and Harry Coulin both of Cincinnati and Buffalo have agreed to a ten round main bout on Monday night May 31 in Warren. Tommy O'Boyle of Cleveland faces Joe Ryan of Toledo in the eight round semi final.
May Ruth unknown residence notified that Fremont Ruth filed for divorce on fraudulent contract in Athens County Common Pleas Court Ohio case No 11938. She must answer by June 4 1920 or hearing will proceed. Foster and Wells attorneys for plaintiff. 4-23-6otw.
F L Thomas appointed administrator of the estate of J B Bolinesworts dated May 20. W B Bartels qualified as executor. Residents of Sans County Ohio listed. Probate Judge of Bata County signs dated 5 21 dotw.
Executors announce a June 5 1920 auction at the late residence four miles west of Albany on the Albany McArthur road. The sale lists livestock including mares bulls yearlings ewes lambs hogs and sows and farm implements such as wagons plows harrows drills and assorted hardware. Terms to be announced day of sale. Frank M Bobo executor and Geo B Allen auctioneer.
Notice states Shirkey Brothers Sunday Creek Coal Co and listed local businesses in Jacksonville O state they will close on Thursdays from June 3 to September 3, with exceptions when payday is Thursday the day before will be observed. Names include W. J. Johnson Charles White Bert Wolfe A B Johnson B C Gibbs Fred Woodhouse P Campbell and R A Binkley.
Public sale of farm property to be held Thursday June 3 1920 at 9:00 A M, one four mile west of New Marshfield. Personal property includes horses cattle sheep sows implements wagons buggies harnesses farming gear and household items with terms to be announced day of sale. Lunch on grounds.
Public notice announces higher monthly rates effective June 1 1920 for Central King Telephone service. Rates climb from 3.50 to 8.00 for single line and from 2 to 8 for two party service with increased fees for trunks and communications. Local residents and businesses urged to note the changes.
Daily rail timetable for Athens shows No 83 at 6 00 am. No 87 at 6 00 pm. No 80 at 10 00 am. No 32 at 3 45 pm. No 24 at 8 15 pm. Local trains Nos 1 3 4 61 64 operate daily except as listed.
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