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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
7
Hogs receipts reach about 20 000 with prices generally down mid day by about 10 to 15 cents. Bulk sales around 12.25 with heavier hogs trading toward 13.00. Butcher and packing hogs show varied ranges from 11.75 to 13.00 with roughs around 11.40.
Cattle receipts 6 000 and 10 000 sheep at Pittsburg and Cincinnati markets show higher or steady demand. Prices include beef and veal ranges, hogs and lambs with various weights, and eggs rise to 78 cents for extra firsts in Cincinnati.
Chicago market results show butter creamery firsts and seconds prices, eggs, cheese, and live poultry in varied ranges. Toledo grains close with wheat corn oats rye barley and seeds, followed by a Delaware jail escape report noting two youths still at large after pepper was thrown into a turnkey’s eyes.
Francis J. Carey, 21, a bank teller, was to be arraigned for burglary in the $42,000 heist from National City Bank Tuesday night. The money was recovered when he dropped it during flight after surrendering following a night in the woods. Authorities suspect accomplices beat him in anger over the loot.
Dr J M Davis former Rio Grande College president dies from paralysis stroke. Funeral services held Sunday afternoon at Rio Grande at 1:30. He was a well known Athens figure and Ohio University graduate. He leaves wife and two sons Merrill and Boyd. Mrs Davis is a Boyd. Mr and Mrs P B Lawrence travel tomorrow evening to attend the funeral.
New York reports bread prices dropping by one cent as wheat prices retreat. Large bakeries hold three months of wheat supply and expect full price reductions to take three months to appear across all bakeries.
The Lodi Township School District in Athens County Ohio invites sealed proposals for additions and alterations to a Jerseyville Grade School. Bids due 12 noon Tuesday November 30 1920 with ten percent certified check. Plans by Murray and Stover Ironton Ohio. Contact Frank Lowther Guysville for plans. district may reject any bid.
Snow on the lakes near Toledo Ohio on November 12 halted a freighter as crews battled heavy winds. The storm disrupted shipping routes and threatened cargo deliveries along the lakes.
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