Cement bags suited for long hauls and shipping
Bryson Lumber Co. of Trimble notes ample cement in paper and cloth bags and recommends cloth bags for long hauls and shipping.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
7
Bryson Lumber Co. of Trimble notes ample cement in paper and cloth bags and recommends cloth bags for long hauls and shipping.
The Athens city board of health reports no serious communicable diseases under quarantine and notes the city is in healthy condition. Dr J M Higgins explains school pupil examinations help identify diseases for prompt treatment and the board approves regular bills and plans continued work next month.
City of Nelsonville Ohio passes an ordinance to issue twelve thousand dollars in bonds for upgrading and enlarging the waterworks. Bonds of $1000 each dated March 1 1921 run from one to twelve years at 6 percent with coupons. Tax levies fund interest and a sinking fund. sale and allocation details outlined.
An Illinois inventor unveils a compact keyhole guide that attaches to any door enabling operation in the dark. The device claims compatibility across door types and aims to assist locksmiths and homeowners facing low visibility.
The First National Bank of Lowell Ohio files for $900 plus interest against B R Barnes and Lucy P Barnes of Albany New York. A writ of attachment was issued against their real estate in Lee Township Athens County Ohio and against funds of the defendants in the hands of F E Bolton as administrator. Defendants must answer by December 24, 1920.
Hog receipts reach 24000 with steady market. Bulk sales $13.40 to $14.20 and higher priced cuts $13.75 to $14.25. Cattle receipts 2100 and market steady with beeves $9.00 and up to $17.85, cows and calves listed. Sheep receipts 20000 with a 25 to 50 cent drop. wool lambs $9.06 to $13.25, ewes $3.00 to $7.00.
Cincinnati O Nov 4 price notes show Eges extra firsts at 65c and 63c for firsts and 62c for ordinary grades. Local market listings indicate small shifts in egg values among buyers and sellers in the region.
Receipts at Cincinnati show cattle slow with 50 cent drop and shippers at 11 to 14 dollars. Calves bid up 50 cents to 16.50 to 17.00. Hogs 7,000 head slow 26 to 60 cents lower with packers paying 14.50 to 14.75. Sheep 1,200 mostly steady to firm with lambs down 50 cents to 13.00 and 18.50 for high grades.
Cattle receipts are light while prices hold steady with choice 14.50 to 15.00 and prime 13.00 to 13.75. veal calves 17 to 18. sheep and lambs fair receipts, prime wethers 7.00 to 7.50. hogs mixed with prime 15.60 to 15.75 and heavy types 15.60 to 16.76. pigs 15.25 to 15.50 and roughs 12.00 to 13.25.
Chicago market prices list butter creamery at 61 cents with standards firsts and seconds noted. eyes ordinaries and firsts priced around 64 and 67 cents. Cheese Twins at 26 cents, young American 22 1/2 cents. live poultry at 28 cents.
A garbled OCR record shows Liberty Bonds with various series and percentages such as Liberty 3144 94.82, First 414' 90.60, Second 4'4s 88.42, Third 414'B 60.48, Fourth 414'6 88.76, Victory 3'8 96.24, Victory 4% 98.25, though many words are unreadable.
Toled o grain market closes with wheat at 2 22 cash 2 25 for December. Corn No 2 yellow cash 99 cents. Oats No 2 white cash 58 59 cents. Rye No 2 cash 1 70. Barley No 2 cash 1 00. Clover seed 1919 cash 13 45 1920 cash 13 60 11 75 parse. Timothy 1918 cash 3 30 cash 3 45 December and March .60. New cash 17 50 December 17 50 March.
The Carrington Coal Company in Nelsonville is capitalized at 650000 with D N Postiewaite H H Orr and R G Martin among parties. The Bright Cliff Coal Company in Pomeroy is capitalized at 10000 with M A W A Kaspar and A Kaspar listed as principals.
India will establish its first significant gold refinery as about 600000 ounces produced annually in the country are previously sent to Europe for refining. The project signals a shift toward domestic processing and greater control of precious metal assets.
Athens High football squad shows an average first six weeks grade of 80.14 percent with 28 players. The team aims to improve grades in the next six weeks while maintaining strong football performance under Coach Mackie and a 3:15 p.m. hill program. The motto on the hill is wonderful football, high scholastic work, and good discipline.
Public notice states Central Union Telephone Company filed with Ohio Public Utilities Commission to raise rates for Ruchtel service effective November 16 1920. Proposed monthly increases include business trunks 4.26 to 5.25 joint user 1.00 to 8 rural rates 1.76 to 2.00 interconnecting trunks 2.25 to 3.25. A copy may be inspected at G Weiss agent in Buchtel Ohio.
The Nitro football team issues a challenge to Athens Bulldogs or any southern Ohio team for a game on remaining Sundays in November or Thanksgiving Day. Communications should be sent to C. J. Barry, manager, Nitro Football Team, Nitro, West Virginia.
The notice lists October 19 and involves Charlce Gandee and Elia Gandes Lee claiming against unknown heirs of John Bottle. It seeks a court decree forcing conveyance of Lot No 28 at Gould and Company Athens Ohio to Gandee and another party with potential further orders if heirs fail to comply.
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