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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1926

Page

11

Local Auto and Stocks In A Nod Toward Ford List

The notice lists a Ford mechanic joining an organization. It promotes Ford touring cars with prices from 50 to 300 dollars and various services, tires, and roofing materials. It also includes a stock listing of New York stocks with numerous companies such as American Can, General Motors, U S Steel, and others.

Hone Y Ray Brown Haydenville Bowen & McBride Ford Hack New York Ajax Aerican Car and Foundry American H le Commerican Smelting American OF Pasensdeetedeca Inter Marine Rland Vada Cox New York Central New Haven Norfolk and Western Northern Pack Sime Aces Csevaus Pennsylvania Romaine Southern Railway Southern Pacific Eeeeesee U. B. Steel Prem Wedicosseevees U. B. Rubber Willys Overland

Livestock market reports from multiple cities show steady markets

Hogs receipts and prices vary by weight across East Buffalo Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Cleveland reports. Prices reflect steady markets for cattle calves sheep and hogs with top lambs around 14.25 and bulk cull and fat ewes noted.

East Buffalo

Chicago Produce Receipts and Cattle Market Report

Chicago market report shows cattle receipts 17 000 with steady to weak demand. Calves and vealers steady to 25 cents higher with some prices around 15.50. Sheep steady to strong with best natives above 14.00 and 13.85 for choice natives. Receipts total unclear due to damaged text.

Pittsburgh Cox Chicago Ea Bulroghs Suateideres Ar Eady Bnet

Cray Ans Decodes Sutter Extras

Local report decodes scattered Sutter extras and stock listings amid fragmented notes. The unusual letters and numbers hint at trading terms and miscellaneous entries from a crowded ledger.

Horns 16c 1c heavy Row 4c Leghorn springers

Fragmentary notes describe poultry items including Leghorn springers and cocks. References to weights and classes appear in a scattered agricultural listing style.

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New York Produce and Chicago Grain Prices Plunge

Market rounds show butter firm receipts at 10 377 and creamery extras around 47c to 474c. Chicago hog receipts hit 27000 with market flow steady to 10 cents lower. top hog price 13.75 while cattle and calves display mixed quotes across steers, heifers, cows and calves. Wool in Boston holds steady with Ohio Delaines at 1.15 dollars clean basis.

New York ATH Cos Ac Pacific Coast Boston Ohio

Baltimore & Ohio Granted Control of Tayton and Union Railroad

In Washington on October 26 the Interstate Commerce Commission approved Baltimore & Ohio to acquire control of the Tayton and Union railroad a 34 mile line running from Dayton to Union City Indiana via Greenville.

Washington, D. C Tayton and Union Railroad Baltimore & Ohio Interstate Commerce Ecomission Dayton and Union Dayton Union City Ind Greenville

Five Prisoners Escape from West Union Jail

Five prisoners escaped from the West Union jail during the night. One was captured shortly after. All were held on minor charges.

West Union

Four Suspects Return From Atlanta in Indianapolis Bank Robbery

Four suspects in the October 15 Union Trust robbery in Indianapolis, totaling $20,000, were returned to face charges after their arrest in Atlanta based on information provided by Cincinnati authorities.

Cincinnati Union Trust Company Indianapolis Atlanta

Somerset County Grand Jury Convened with Simpson in Room

Somerville New Jersey October 28 The Somerset County grand jury met with Senator Alexander Simpson special prosecutor in the Hall Mills murder case in the jury room No state witnesses were present and Simpson planned to postpone hearing of evidence against alleged accessories in the case.

Somerville N. J Somerset County Alexander Simpson Hall-Mills Simpson

Cadiz Trial Sees Thirteen Prosecution Witnesses

In Cadiz the murder trial of Mrs. Harry Webster features thirteen prosecution witnesses. Mrs Webster claims her husband, a former city agent, was killed accidentally as the defense argues accidental shooting.

Cadiz Harry Webster Ciry

Church Council Re-elects Officers in Columbus

Ohio Council of Guardians officers were re-elected at the closing session. Officers include Myers Y. Cooper of Cincinnati as president and Homer C. Shelby of Portsmouth as vice president. A new vice president, Fred W. Ramsey of Cleveland, was chosen, with W. H. McMasters and Gardner Lattimer continuing in their roles and King G. Thompson serving as treasurer.

Columbus Ohio Council of Guardies Myers Y. Cooper Cincinnati W. H. McMasters Union College Gardner Lattimer Homer C. Shelby Portsmouth King G. Thompson Fred W. Ramsey Cleveland

Eighty Percent Of Seal Money To Remain In County

Athens county will keep eighty percent of funds from the Christmas seal sale for local health work. Ethel J. Brown, executive secretary, announced the county committee is forming across the area for the ninthteen annual sale. Ohio aims to raise about 300000 this year with support from the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs and other statewide groups.

Athens County Ethel J. Brown Ohio Miss Brown Columbus Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Ohio Parent- Teacher Association Pean Health Association

Women on Whole Are Not Smokers

Washington wires a Methodist Episcopal church board states American women overall are free from nicotine taints and rebukes cigarette makers efforts to convert them. The board warns nine of ten men would seriously resent such influence on women.

Washington U.P Methodist Episcopal Church

Y W C A to Present Pageant of Life at Ohio University

The YWCA of Ohio University will stage The Dream of Life a pageant of music speaking and dancing in Ewing Auditorium Wednesday at 7 PM written and directed by two female students A modern girl is transported to fairyland where she meets attendants service love and religion She yields to life at the end The music features a four part orchestra and solos by Esther Fitten a former Bush Conservatory student now at the university The student body and public are invited.

Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Esther Fitten Bush Conservatory Chicago

Complaint Against Kelly Dismissed in Common Pleas Court

The state brought the action on a complaint by Mesh Baker against Samuel Kelly for keeping the peace. The case was dismissed yesterday in Common Pleas court with costs paid and record waived by consent. Petition filed November 24, 1925.

Mesh Baker Samuel Kelly Common Pleas Court

District Rotary Governor speaks at Athens luncheon

Carroll H. Petermann of Cincinnati spoke at the Athens club luncheon at the Hotel Berry outlining Rotary International work. Major 8 M. Johnson, WW veteran and former National Guard leader, urged Athens businessmen to support the local National Guard units as the backbone of national defense.

Carroll H. Petermann Cincinnati Rotary International Athens Club Hotel Berry 8. M. Johnson Athens

Witnesses Verify Aimee's Kidnapping Tale

Defense calls witnesses from the Sonora desert who claim to know footprints and shacks in the Cactus country south of Douglas Arizona to corroborate Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance and return, while the state calls it a hoax in the perjury and conspiracy hearing in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cal Sonora Aimee Semple McPherson Witnes Douglas Ariz

Bomb Found Hidden in Suitcase at New York Courthouse

A plant bomb built into a suitcase containing 25 pounds of dynamide was found today in the New York county courthouse housing the supreme court. Experts warned it could have wrecked the landmark and caused widespread destruction in City Hall Square.

New York New York County Supreme Court Theharee City Hall Square

Snow Lands in Atlanta Snows Briefly

Snow fell in Atlanta on October 26 marking the season's first snow. It melted quickly after striking the ground as temperatures hovered around 40 degrees, up one degree since midnight.

Atlanta

Large stills found in Cleveland storeroom

Cleveland authorities uncovered two 1000 gallon stills in operation inside a storeroom. Two men watching the operation were arrested and turned over to federal authorities.

Cleveland

Turmoil at Pendleton University Drama Escalates

Judith Aldrich faces a tangled web at Pendleton University as she clashes with Dean Timothy Brown over a compromising affair involving Eric Waters and Myra Aldrich. Judith aides Myra through illness and temptation while secrets ripple through the campus, culminating in a dramatic conference with Dean Brown amid whispers of scandal.

Juditic Martin Pentegon University Dean Timothy Brown Pendleton Eric Wy Yo Sula Dedith Myra Judith University Will Wetherer Joe Eric Waters Houseman Dr. Dern Dean Brown Grown

Judith Carries Unconscious Myra Up Stairs

Judith leans Myra over, speaks softly but no answer comes as heavy fumes and alcohol linger. Myra stirs at the stairs, mutters fire, then sobs while Judith hauls the limp form toward Myra’s room.

Judith Myra

Alleged Error in Judgment Records in Ohio Case

Former judgment vacated in suit by Earl Milliron James Milliron and William Statum against Ohio. Plaintiffs allege error in the judgment imposing fines of 100 390 and 100 for unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. Leave granted to file a petition in error. Judgment by C H Porter justice of peace.

Earl Milliron James Milliron William Statum Ohio C. H. Porter Justice of Peace

Court of Appeals Rules Ownership of Mortgage Determination

Former setting of the cage brought by Deibert Swyers against the state of Ohio was vacated in Common Pleas court yesterday. Swyers alleges error in the records of the former judgment. The petition in error was filed August 21, 1926. Ella Wenger is named rightful owner of the mortgage on Amelia Bennett property with Charles Powell ordered to deliver the mortgage and unpaid notes totaling 3 274 50 and costs of 110 50 borne by Ann Amelia Bennett executrix.

Deibert Swyers State of Ohio Common Pleas Court Swyers Court OF Appeals Ella Wenger Amelia Bennett T. L. Morgan Charles Powell Ann Amelia Bennett

Gasoline and oil prices cut in ten states by Standard Oil

Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced from Chicago that gasoline and oil prices were lowered one cent per gallon in ten states. Ohio remains unaffected.

Chicago Standard Oil Company of Indiana Ohio

Albany Bus Line Transfer Moves to Cooper Bus Co

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission granted R F Zimmerman of Athens permission to transfer his Athens to Albany bus certificate to Cooper Bus Company. Cooper Bus Co also authorized to issue stock totaling 10000 dollars to finance the transaction.

Columbus UPR Ohio Public Utilities Commission R. F. Zimmerman Athens Albany Cooper Bus Company

U. S. Radio Stations Reach 591 With New Licenses

The United States now lists 591 broadcasting stations after three new licenses were issued, tying the record for the most on air at once. Commerce Department notes the current mix differs from a year ago when many low power stations dominated and ranges were limited.

Washington United States Department of Commerce

Guysville Church Property for Sale Notice

The Presbyterian Church of Guysville seeks sale of its property in Rome Township in Athens Presbytery. Trustees filed a petition on October 21 requesting court order to sell because church membership has dispersed. Proceeds go to the Presbytery of Athens treasury.

Presbyterian Church of Guysville Common Pleas Court Presbytery of Athens Rome Township

Athens photographer C T Moore to stay. new Columbia post

C T Moore, the Athens photographer, will not leave for a week as Lee stated this morning. Moore has accepted a position with a Columbia photographic agency.

C. T. Moore Athens Lee Moore Columbia Egnecra

Lawson Ordered To Pay $404.15 In Commercial Credit Suit

In a default ruling dated September 7, the court ordered B. W. Lawson to pay Commercial Credit the amount of $404.15, the sum claimed in the petition, on the plaintiff's debt claim.

Commercial Credit Company B. W. Lawson Common Pleas Court

Prizes Awarded for Best Decorated Rooms in Athens High

Athens high school held its second annual fall festival with room decorations in red and black. Prizes included red and black banners awarded by Marie Jewett in the senior building and Edna Zuck in the junior building.

Athens High School Marie Jewett Edna Zuck Eva Esmee Helen Seedh Iva Hateh Cora Bailey Howard Warner Genevieve Apgar Joy Cutler C. D.giauque William Logan T. N. Hoover Dolly Gist Dean T. C. McCracken Hal M. Woods W. F. Copeland M. D. Murphes Athens High Schoals Athena Merchante Athens High Schoiol Ironton Lovee

Armistice Revals Abated Hotels Ban Fetes

A number of hotels agreed to permit no fetes on Armistice Day, reducing celebrations on the premises and enforcing a subdued observance across London hotels.

London

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