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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1921

Page

9

Body of Dead Man Found At Armitage

Identification card confirms the deceased as Frank Banks of Racine Ohio. Found this morning in a railroad car near Armitage at 6 30. Coroner J F Kempton ruled death by exhaustion due to a heavy door weight and alcohol. A whiskey bottle and jewelry, including a watch and opal ring, were found on the body. The man appeared well dressed and was reportedly unable to free himself before death.

Frank Banks Racine Ohio Armitage J. F. Kempton

Scouts asked to help protect Lincoln Highway markers

The article notes vandals destroy Lincoln Highway road markers, costing over 30000 dollars last year. A proposal requests the Boy Scouts of America executive council to enlist scouts in safeguarding markers and teaching care of public property.

Lincoln Highway Atlantic Coast Omaha Executive Council Boy Scouts In America

Difficult Balance for Man Seizing Lodges and Home

A remark notes the challenge a man faces balancing numerous lodges with the seriousness of his home life. It highlights the tension between public roles and private responsibilities, suggesting strain in prioritizing both duties.

Campaign to curb collusion in building industry urged

Washington October 12 a special committee to frame a campaign against collusion and price manipulation in the building trades was recommended to the national unemployment conference. The panel urged Hoover to appoint a committee to break up the practice and condemned high building loan rates and price gouging by manufacturers. It also demanded immediate freight rate reductions to ease housing shortages and unemployment.

Washington National Unemployment Conference Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Identity of Indians by their relics in Ohio dig

Columbus Ohio Oct. 12 Assistant Curator Harry C. Sherrone of the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Museum reports progress in identifying the moundbuilders of the Great Miami Valley. Excavations near Hamilton reveal a fortified village site on Campbell Island with burial pits and a rich array of artifacts including pottery, bone tools, shell cups, flint tools, elk antler implements, and shell beads.

Columbus Ohio Harry C. Sherrone Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Museum Great Miami Valley Butler County Mr. Sherrone Ft. Ancient Warren County Shetrone Miami Campbell Island Miami River Hamilton Mound City Camp Sherman

Village Notes From Athens Area Social Roundup

Torch Mr and Mrs Allen Bean visit son Clifford in Athens Sunday. Miss Margaret Doerzbacker, student in Athens, visits parents F W Doerzbacker. Miss McVicker of Harmony Hill visits Hazel Russell. A B Bean buys a new touring car. Mr and Mrs H S Dye visit Parkersburg. Miss Gladys Lee visits parents near Vincent. Torch school pie and candy social Friday Oct 14. Arthur Baker is on sick list.

Allen Bean Clifford Athens Margaret Doerzbacker F. W. Doerzbacker McVicker Harmony Hill Hazel Russell A. B. Bean H.S. Dye Parkersburg Gladys Lee Vincent Torch School Arthur Baker

New York Markets Closed for Columbus Day

The New York market will not report on October 12 due to Columbus Day observance. No price changes or trades are recorded as the exchange remains shut for the holiday.

Athens Messenger Nelsonville Bart P. H. Walker New York

Livestock Prices Mixed Across Markets in Chicago and Cincinnati

Cincinnati receipts 960 cattle 6500 hogs 1200 sheep. calves and lambs steady to mixed with modest declines. Chicago at Union Stock Yards: hog receipts 12,000 with mixed moves. cattle receipts 7000 with broad ranges. sheep and lambs steady to higher amid varied grades.

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report October Prices

Pittsburg livestock receipts light with steady cattle and sheep markets. Cattle: best grade 7.50 to 8.00, rougher 6.75 to 7.50. veal calves 14.00 to 18.80. Sheep and lambs: prime wethers 5.10 to 5.25, good 4.50 to 5.00, yearling lambs 9.60 to 10.00. Hogs: receipts 80 head, market lower. prime heavy 9.10 to 9.60, others 9.30 to 9.40, light yorkers 9.30 to 9.40.

Union Stockyards Inn Chicago Pittsburg

Davis Captured After Salem Shooting Quarrel

Lloyd Davis of near Salem was captured by Nelsonville Chief of Police Jack Pierigan after a shooting affray in Salem last Sunday when Pitcock was struck in the face with buckshot. Sheriff Parker had tracked him, Davis confessed intent to kill with an iron bar, and he was jailed for arraignment.

Lloyd Davis Salem Pitcock Jack Pierigan Nelsonville Pierson Davis Parker

Moose Lodge Adds Membership Class in Gloucester

The Moose Lodge No. 1399 reports 25 new members since arriving here and plans a Friday night initiation at 7 oclock. Seventy five applications have been approved for the materies of Moosedom with about a hundred Glouster members expected to attend. L H Duffield district supervisor will travel from Pittsburg to finalize initiation arrangements.

Athe Ps Moose Lodge No Glouster L. H. Duffield Pittsburg

Quarantine on Ohio Corn Likely Settled Soon

Washington reports the agriculture department expected a decision within days on the Ohio corn quarantine. Officials aim to settle the measure and announce whether restrictions will remain.

Ohio Washington Department of Agriculture

Local Train Schedule Fragments Show Daily Runs

Fragmented timetable reads various numbered trains and local services with times around 12:58 am 9:40 am 3:12 pm and 6:37 pm and notes run daily except certain gaps.

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