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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1920
Page
7
92 acres offered at 10000 dollars. Features include a bank barn corn crib shed and good broom. Located on a paved road from county seat with easy terms and cash open. New farm list from M L Trout Realty Co 1381 2 W Main St Lansaster.
Hogs receipts 2000 with prices ranging to 16.10 for light types. Cattle receipts 3000 with beef and butcher grades showing 8.25 to 18.50 for beeves and 4.00 to 17.50 for calves. Sheep receipts 1000 with wool lambs at 7.50 to 12.26 and ewes 4.75 to 8.50. Cincinnati cattle market shows 300 cattle receipts and hogs 3000 with steady to higher prices. calves 18.50 and 12.00. lambs 12.00 to 13.00.
Wheat cash and December at 2.14. corn 98c. oats No 2 white 68 1/2c. rye No 2 1.62. barley No 2 85c. Clover seed cash 13.75 with Oct and Dec 14.35, Feb 14.50, Mar 14.45. Timothy 1918 1919 3.15 with Oct 3.20, Dec 3.25, Mar 3.40. Alsike 16.95 with Oct Dec and Mar 17.45. Butter 68c, eggs 64c, hay 1.70.
In Cincinnati Ohio on October 9 eggs advance with extra firsts at 62 cents and firsts at 60 cents. Ordinary eggs listed at 69 cents. Liberty bonds quoted with various series around 88 to 96 dollars, reflecting rising market activity.
Cattle receipts light with a steady market. Prime cattle 11.50 to 12.60, choice 14.00 to 14.50, veal calves 19.00 to 20.00, common 11.25 to 12.25. Sheep and lambs light with steady demand. prime wethers 7.75 to 8.00, good 7.00 to 7.50, yearlings 13.50 to 14.26. Hogs on 15 double decks up. prime heavies 17.65 to 17.75, mediums 17.65 to 17.75, yorkers 16.75 to 17.00, pigs 16.75 to 17.00, roughs 15.00 to 15.75, stags 8.00 to 9.00.
Athens officials report Don Wilson was picked up in a thoroughly inebriated and sleepy condition last night and fined five dollars this morning.
In Cincinnati more than 200 railroad workers have been dismissed over the last two weeks due to a freight slump. Normal daily freight through the terminal runs about 7,000 loads, but last week average moved around 5,000 loads daily. Shippers say the decline stems from the general economic impact of lower automobile prices.
Princess Mary and Prince George assisted at a Crathie Church bazaar to raise funds. A sign offered a swimming match for 3d admission, and Mary collected the threepences at the booth entrance while Captain Ramsay steered the floating vestal mischief, stirring chatter about Princess Pat’s romance.
Mrs Nancy Elizabeth Wadsworth aged 80 a first cousin of Thomas A Edison and longtime resident of the Edison homestead at Milan died Thursday from shock after a fall. She had lived in the old Edison home for more than 70 years. A European substitute for absorbent cotton has been made from pine cellulose.
Murray City High School defeated Gilouster High on the local grounds Friday by 12 to 6. Murray’s two touchdowns came via forward passes as locals cheered and fans backed the team to victory. Glouster High showed promising material and with practice could pose a challenge to nearby rivals. Bear’s Garage to near Sunday closing time, and several residents travel for family health concerns and visits in Columbus and Newark.
Vernon Breaker of Chauncey is jailed awaiting arraignment on burglary and larceny charges after a Manhattan store in Chauncey was burglarized. Constable Edgar Mariner arrested him Friday evening as a suspect, with several others likely to be implicated at arraignment.
Notice states Dr. Studer has moved his dental office from Lash's Drug Store location to a new suite over Cornwell's Jewelry Store with dates 10-4 to 10-16.
Benjamin Solomon, held at St Elizabeths hospital since July 15, appeared before Justice Bailey seeking a writ of habeas corpus to free him. He has refused to eat since arrival, and doctors have used forcible feeding though they say his condition remains good.
The document records a September 10 filing date in Athens County. It cites a seal and county official, noting formal action and a specific count. Public notice is posted regarding a procedural matter in the local jurisdiction.
The text describes the Athens Sesnanaer daily publication in Athens Ohio. It lists publisher L. M. Worstall and details average copies in circulation for six months ending prior to October 1, 1928. The document notes subscription figures and the sworn statement by the manager and secretary of the publication.
The National Woman's Party holds its convention in Washington with about 1200 delegates expected. Mrs. Jackson will chair the seating and credentialing committee, now appointed with one member from every state to handle the task.
Congressman Nicholas Longworth will speak to Athens residents at 7:30 PM in the Ewing Hall auditorium at Ohio University instead of at the opera house. The change aims to accommodate a large audience. music by Scott Quartette and Lostro's Band is planned.
Notice to electors in Carthage Township School District Ohio announces an upcoming election date and tax levy proposal details. The document lists the regular election place and identifiers for the Athens county district, signed by Clerk Parrill.
A legal notice from Nelsonville Ohio dated September 20 informs readers of a forthcoming action under local authority. The notice outlines parties involved and the required filing or response period.
Notice to electors of the Lee Township School District invites duty to approve a tax levy within Athens County Ohio. The document outlines a formal election timing and the maximum rate to be proposed, seeking voters’ consent for a funding measure.
A divorce action is filed alleging adultery. The document lists Palatine residents and names Foster & Weller as attorneys for the petitioner amid court filings dated 4, 8, and 38-6otw.
Notice to electors of the Troy Township school district that a levy of eight mills for five years will be submitted at the November 1920 election. Location of voting is the regular polling place within Troy township Athens County Ohio. Clerk signatory is AVER Township School District. 9-18-40.
Fragmentary Athens rail timetable notes daily trains with times for No 1 No 24 and local No 53. Some entries show departures at 6:00 am and arrivals around 8:15 to 8:46 am with several loyed or unclear notations.
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