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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
9
Local cleaning business RB T emphasizes prompt service and reliability for residential and commercial clients. Overviews highlight attention to detail, flexible scheduling, and affordable rates. Contact information and service areas are noted for potential customers.
A local shop named Wetzels Ed invites customers to trade in or browse for used instruments. The notice highlights discounts and a focus on affordable gear for musicians seeking vintage or retired models.
Elmer M. Enlow has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Garret C. Enlow late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated October 19 1925. S. M. Johnson Probate Judge of said County. 10-20-30. tow.
Notice announces a proposed five mill tax for erecting and furnishing a new high school for five years in the Jacksonville Village School District. Election set for Tuesday November 3, 1925 at standard polling places from 5:30 to 5:50 PM. BEN SENT, Clerk. M. COLLINS, JR., Chairman. DAVID JOHNSON, Clerk. Also a notice of appointment of James Austin Holmes as executor of Bertha M Holmes estate.
Deceased named S&S M. Johnson, notice dated October 1st, 1624. Published in Ohio records with executor or registrar identified as 10-20-Ge. The fragment confirms a formal obituary notice in a historical county record.
Waterloo Township Trustees of Athens County announce available burial lots in the new Marshfield cemetery addition. Officials listed include Orin Caster Bobo W H Young and Rm BB Hawk. August 1 1930?
The Rome Township trustees propose increasing the tax levy by two mills for five years to fund road improvements Route 1 from the Stewart Methodist Church to Frost Route 2 Miller Run Pike to Dave Copeland’s farm Route 3 Cal Lucas farm to Broadwell Township. A certified ballot will be filed with Athens County officials ahead of September 15 1925 for the November vote.
The Athens Coach Company petitioned the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a certificate to operate a motor transportation service from Logan to McArthur via State Route 75. Two round trips daily are proposed using 22 passenger vehicles with a hearing set for 10 A M on November 5, 1925, at the state office building in Columbus.
Hal H. Rowland appointed in the estate of Granville Sharp late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated this 9th day of October 1925. Southwest.
The undersigned will hold a public auction at the late residence of James A. Steward in Albany Ohio on Saturday October 24 1925 to sell his personal property including dining chairs rockers tables desk sideboard dining table clock cupboard stoves cabinet sewing machine beds dresser rugs and other items.
Cash in hand on day of sale. House and lots to be sold at private sale. Caleb Steward, Avert pa-ARD, Executors. CALEB STEWARD, D. Dailey. Oct.
Broad stock advance led by railroads and motors on brisk volume as investors bought key names. General Motors and International Nickel posted gains while notable rails including Erie and Pere Marquette showed strong activity amid a wide market rally.
CATTLE receipts steady to 68 with good to choice prices. Steers and calves hold values around 1K and 12.1 for certain lots. Sheep receipts steady with good to choice prices reported from 15.00 to 15.50, trade described as slow to weak in parts.
The listing shows prices for grain and produce including No 2 yellow corn at 879.88, No 2 yellow corn, No 2 oats at 43%4c, No 2 barley 7c, and live poultry prices with fowls 35c, broilers 3c, ducks 6c, geese 150, eggs fresh gathered 53c, firsts 48c. Ohio Red River tomatoes at 3.90 per bushel are noted.
Athens county commissioners at their bi monthly meeting authorized the county surveyor to repair Harmony road in Athens township Bagley Run road in Dover township Jerseyville road in the village of Jerseyville Bowers road in Athens township and Judge Joe Wood's road in Alexander township. The board accepted Alexander township donation of slag for Vorhes Jacktown road and Sewell Hebbardville road with a 60 40 county share. Peach Ridge road will be improved with township material and county funds not exceeding 4000. Bills were examined and vouchers ordered. Commissioners Andrew Murphey J H Grosvenor and M P Ohlinger attended.
Thanksgiving demand boosts turkey prices with wholesale quotes around 34 to 36 cents per pound and retail near 40 cents. Dealers note dwindling southern Ohio supply but northern Ohio expects normal availability this season.
Ossip Gabrilowitch director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and pianist Harold Bauer renowned for international fame will perform at the university music and lecture course opening in the men’s gymnasium. Gabrilowitch, son in law of Mark Twain, married Claudia Clemens in 1918. Clemens herself a noted vocalist. The pair will be hosted at Hotel Berry after the recital.
Market notes show New York produce prices with No 1 at 2.40 and 1.45 for No 3 at 1.15 and 1.25. Petroleum markets remain steady with a scoured base around 15 and Texas basing at 0.06182.
Receipts listed for cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges. Hogs show varying weights and prices from 9.50 to 11.50. cattle include beef steers, heifers, bulls and cows with prices from 3.50 to 7.00. sheep receipts 14 000 with fat lambs around 14 and lambs overall 11.35 to 12.50, wethers 10.50 to 10.87, ewes 7.00 to 8.50.
Mrs Amanda Burks, 83, dubbed Queen of the Old Trail Drivers, earned the title for pioneering work in Texas ranching. Her La Motta ranch near Cotulla spans 50,000 acres. she led cattle drives with her husband beginning in 1876, becoming a central figure at annual San Antonio reunions of surviving trail drivers.
The Athens Rotary Club held a noon meeting to discuss business methods with Will H. Logan of the University book store chairing the committee and Attorney Harley Whiteraft as a guest. Members were told Rotary International aims to instill a motto of service into trade and professional organizations and were urged to speak briefly on their affiliations.
Dents or slight heat deformation in rims can cause rim rub and cut tires. Mechanical issues from damaged rims raise the chance of tire failure and may require inspection or replacement to prevent blowouts.
Local students and staff celebrate Old Ironsides Week at Athens Junior High with prize reading and awards for top themes. National drive runs Oct 19 to Oct 14 aims to raise 600,000 to restore the frigate Constitution with youth participation led by local lodge leaders and committees.
A local tradesman known as an umbrella mender died recently and left an estate valued at 126 004 dollars. Probate records show the will as filed with the county clerk. The heirs and exact distribution plans are pending further probate actions.
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The Ohio Valley Retail Shoe Dealers association met in Columbus and set March 1, 2 and 8 for its annual convention. President Charles Seidenfeld of Murray City leads a large cross state group from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia. An Indiana participation effort and a footwear exhibit are planned.
The item lists Liberty Bond notations including new 44s and new 4s with prices around 106.14. It references wartime securities and market quotes, indicating investor activity and bond types without broader context.
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