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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1926
Page
11
Chicago reports cattle market activity with 17 000 fed steers and yearlings selling around 12.35 to 12.50 at best. Sheep arrivals near 5000 head with fats around 9.00 to 9.50. Prices for lambs, ewes, and feeders vary, with steady to higher bids seen for certain grades.
Announcement of the dissolution of the partnership between Charles A. Cornwell and Ben M. Covert of Cornwell and Company jewelers and optometrists in Athens. Cornwell will run the jewelry and repairs under Cornwell and Company. Covert continues the optical department at the same location. The firm dates to 1869, bought by the partners in 1904.
Market reports show cattle receipts around 2,450 with calves 500 in Cincinnati and Illinois markets. Beef steers range 8.00 to 9.50 with yearlings 10.60, cows 4.00 to 11.00, vealers up to 14.00. Fat lambs top 14.00, cull lambs 5.00 to 7.00, fat ewes 3.25 to 5.00. Illinois buyers note steady to higher demand, packing sows 9.75 to 11.00, calves 5.00 to 6.00, vealers variable.
Chicago livestock market reports show hog receipts around 40 000 with prices for various hog weights and qualities listed. Buyers and sellers gauge demand as top hog values hover near 11 to 11 35 per hundredweight for selected categories while heavier and lighter cuts vary. Slaughter cattle and calves activity noted but details fragmentary in reading.
The Nelsonville Lancaster company asks the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for an extension of its certificate to operate a motor transport service between Nelsonville and Athens. Hearing set for Tuesday evening 20 1926 at 12 30 Central Standard Time in Columbus. Also notices a stockholders meeting October 1926 to consider closing the Bond Investment Company and surrendering corporate authority in Athens.
Proposals due December 10 1926 at noon for serial bonds totaling 82000 dated August 1926 maturing within five years. Bonds numbered 1 to 5 with amounts 800 8500 8500 8500 and 000 payable October 1 each year except final bond October 17 1951. Interest 6 percent semiannually. Bid must be at par with accrued interest and include certified check. Bidder to specify number of bonds and premium or interest. Bond issue authorized under Ohio law and district resolution of May 1 1821.
A dated price listing from Cleveland shows heavy fowls, mediums, and pullets with per dozen and per unit quotes. Also listed are ducks geese rabbits potatoes butter and various regional produce prices including Idaho russets and Wisconsin sacks with specific weight classes and prices.
The itemized market listings show butter priced at steady levels with creamery extras at 6 231, 70 to 70 cents for nearby whites, and browns around 50 to 60 cents. Eggs receipts tallied 4 316 with ordinary eggs at 42 cents per dozen and other eggs at 50 cents.
Boston reports a steady wool market with notable price changes. Fine unwashed Chio laines bring 45 14 to 46 cents. Buenos Aires 4's 0e 3i. Montevideo 48's 34 to 36c. Australian 64-70's priced at 1.00 8 to 1.08 in bond.
Court notices include administration appointments for W. W. Coe and B. 2 Chapman of Athens and Guysville to manage estates of J. A. Wilson and Edward A. Swineford. Probate Judge Johnson notes dates in November 1926 and 1930. Also a divorce suit by Clara Lock against McKinley Losk set for December 22, 1926, with Woolley & Rowland as attorneys.
Public auction to the highest bidder at the Athens Court House door on a Friday in December 1026 at 1:00 PM for land in Canaan Township Athens County Ohio described by lot and metes. The sale is under order of the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio and Deputy M. Caddy will conduct the proceedings.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway was sold at public auction for 140 million dollars to Robert T. Swaine and Donald C. Swailand representing the reorganization managers Kulec Loeb and company and the National City company of New York. After the bid was struck off the bidders assigned it to the Chicago Milwaukee and Pacific railroad company which will operate the line. Reorganization and lifting of the receivership begun March 18 1925 were foreseen as a result of the sale.
The Athens Parkersburg Bus company of Guysville Ohio petitioned the Ohio public utilities commission for authority to purchase all equipment and rights of C D Metcalf who runs a bus line between Athens and the Ohio West Virginia state line. The agreed price is 15000 dollars.
Monroe county authorities are puzzled by a discovery at the edge of a marsh in Erie township near the Ohio line showing two legs of a man.
The Ohio Service company asks the public utilities commission for approval to abandon the Cambridge street car network and the interurban routes from Cambridge to Byesville and to Pleasant.
Darwin Dunn, 138, died after an accidental shooting during a hunting trip Saturday. Reed Taylor, his companion, was handling a loaded gun that discharged, killing Dunn.
Police search for Fred Foertney former husband and divorcee in connection with the shooting of Mrs Ruby Foertney and the death of Lauren Paris. The suspect was a boarder at the home of Mrs Foertney's mother where the shooting took place.
In Columbus Frank Seberig age eight was struck and killed by a car yesterday. Several other persons sustained injuries in additional automobile accidents reported in the city.
Richard Emig and his wife were killed when a B and O train crashed into their automobile as they returned to Cleveland.
The Supreme Court ruled that seizing an automobile used illegally in liquor traffic without the owner's consent is constitutional under Kansas law. Separately, The Cooper Bus company of Athens sought PUC approval to operate two 17 passenger buses between Albany and McArthur.
The Coolville grade and high school building will be dedicated starting tomorrow at 9:30 AM with a full two day program. The event features speakers from Ohio University and local officials, musical performances, and lectures on rural education, marketing farm products, and forestry.
Three negroes and four whites will appear before Mayor Alex Moore tonight to answer charges of participating in a crap game at Toter Fields home on Washington Street Saturday night. Police raid found cards and dice on the table. no money.
County superintendents and attendance officers from Southeastern Ohio gathered at First M E church with state representatives to review a 4 million dollar aid plan for weak schools. H R McVay projected about sixty five attendees and no formal morning program was set. Each county official was to present a financial report on local conditions.
Funeral services for William Woodard age 78 who died in Columbus Saturday were held at the Woodard home on East Mulberry street with burial in West Union street cemetery. The widely connected family includes J W Woodard and several relatives listed from Van Wert and Phoenix, with four grandchildren noted.
Judith Martin confronts Dean Timothy Brown over conduct and a looming reform campaign while dealing with Eric Waters and Dr. Dorn. A tense classroom confrontation leads to Brown threatening dismissal and shifting social danger onto Judith as she navigates alliances and secrets.
Women embrace a new sanitary pad called KOTEX promising protection without laundry or embarrassment. Advertisers claim it is five times more absorbent than ordinary pads, deodorizes, and lets women dine, dance, and motor for hours in confidence. A twelve-pack costs only a few cents and is available at drug or department stores.
Today’s offer claims Dave's Metha Pepehr can cure dyspeptic agony in five minutes and transform a stubborn stomach within weeks. The ad urges readers to obtain a bottle today, dispensed by Cline's Pharmacy and druggists nationwide.
Fragmentary ad copy suggests Olive Tabs promise liver cleansing and bowel elimination benefits. It cites vegetable ingredients and quick effects while mentioning toned eyes and vitality.
In a 1936 Elsie column narrative, a twenty two year old woman faces whether to marry a Navy man or keep working. She weighs independence and a comfortable life against romance and home duties, asking if love can endure sacrifice and economic hardship.
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