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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1920

Page

7

Local Housewares Ad Lists Tools and Appliances for Sale

CHINERY AND TOOLS ey ight plants high grade electrica Pree 1000 Watts for $525 f.o.b. ry 1250 watts $625 The American Vacuum Sweeper $50 with cash discount. R. H. Mered ith 7 Mill street Athens Tire and wloaay nzing Co Phone 6143 9-28 to 10-27 FOR RENT Furnished room close in suitable for one or two men preferred Phone 2084 or call 36 Weat State Street 10-26-3

Court St Rhone M. Ie Crouty, Co Tone Caster Ohio Mich Tart Co Chicago Weat State Street

Weekend Visits and Social Guests Across Athens Area

The Plains residents Mr and Mrs Bob Howard and daughter Maxine visited Athens Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins dined with Merwin Stauffer at Hocking. Ada Glass and Mozelle Stephans joined families in Athens and Salem. John Smart and family hosted Lon Humphry's group in Canaanville with a trip to Mineral later. Will Hamer family and Orla Shreves party traveled to Athens Monday.

Bob Howard Maxine Athens John Shafer John Popowich John Will Hamer Joe Hutchins Merwin Stauffer Hocking Michael Caruso Agnes Davis Burson Liz Guess Ethel Anderson Radcliffe and McArthur Carl Jewett Ella Six Nelsonville Ada Glass New Straitsville Mozelle Stephans Baby van Meter Salem Millard Bryan, Sr Grant Hospital Columbus John Smart Canaanville Lon Humphry Mineral Will Geisicke Orla Shreves Athetts

Increased Telephone Rates Proposed for Buchtel Ohio

Public notice states Central Ant Telephone Company filed with the Ohio Public Utilities Commission a schedule of rate increases to take effect November 16 1920. Proposed monthly increases include business trunks from 4.25 to 5.25 dollars and rural service from 1.75 to 3.00. A copy of the schedule is available at the company agent G Weiss in Buchtel for inspection.

Public Oustes Commission of Ohio Buchtel Business P. B. X G. Weiss Raen E. A. Reed

Boy Scout Troops Report Weekend Hike Plans and Meetings

The Troop One Scouts enjoyed an overnight hike near Strouds Run with firewood gathering and a relaxed night. Scoutmaster H. J. Paul plans another event for the coming weekend and asks all members to attend Thursday’s meeting. Troop Two held a brief business session naming a new member and urging attendance next Monday. Troop Four under Scoutmaster Graham reports good progress and invites interested boys to join at once.

Strouds Run H. J. Paul Graham

Local Families Share Sunday Visits and Social Event

Trimble R D and Linscott family members spent Sunday with relatives including Beulah Grace Linscott and Harve Linscott with Spicer Kittle of Trimble visiting. Athens and Amesville guests joined relatives for oysters and meals at the Linscott home. A social masquerade is planned at Hooper Ridge School on Saturday evening October 30.

Lucille Beulah Grace Linscott Harve Linscott Spicer Kittle Trimble Earl Carpenter Harlan Arthur Howard Athens I. J. Linscott Hoyle Linscott Gertrude Séel EB. C. Linscott Arza Linscott Coral Wooley Dean Earl Linscott Rodney D. S. Linscott Mildred Hoisington Amesville Vera Keirns Hooper Ridge School

Ridge George Thomas Hurt While Caring for Horses

George Thomas, once a resident here now on the Sprague farm, broke four ribs while tending his horses. Friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. C. L. Koons and Mrs. Roy Easler visited Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Fierce Wednesday evening. The article notes several local visits and small incidents, including a child removing a bean from her ear with Dr. E. Lefever’s help and Vera Fierce recovering from tonsillitis and appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Phillips spent Sunday on Trimble. Geo. Antel visited his daughter and son-in-law. L. G. Carey and son transported apples from Joy.

George Thomas Sprague Farm Chas. Zarley E. Lefever Vera Fierce Isaac Jenkins Mary Fierce Carl Phillips Trimble Geo. Antel Milfeld L. G. Carey and Son Joy

Miners Plan Colorado Strike Over Working Agreement Demands

In northern Colorado twenty five hundred coal miners will strike tomorrow after a three to one vote to walk out. United Mine Workers of America officials announced the action to press for a conference on working conditions and wage adjustments. State industrial commission officials say the walkout violates the law.

Denver Cola Colorado United Mine Workers of America State Industrial Commission

Vilna Plebiscite Favored by League Councillors

In Brusells on October 27 the League of Nations councilors debated Vilna fate and, after prolonged quarrels, privately endorsed a plebiscite to decide whether the city will remain Polish or become Lithuanian, amid Polish irregulars’ seizure.

Brussells League of Nations Vilna

Markets Toledo Grain Toled o O Oct. 27

Wheat cash 2.26 Dec 2.23. Corn cash No 2 yellow 4c. Oats cash No 2 white 67%c 58i%c. Rye No 2 cash 1.75. Barley No 2 cash 92c. Clover seed cash 1919 12.90, cash 1920 and October 13.30, Dec 13.55, Feb 14.00, March 13.65, January 13.85. Timothy cash 1918 1919 May 19s Oct and Dec 3.30, March Alsike cash 16.75 Oct 17.25 Dec and March 17.00. Butter 58. Eggs 72c. Hay 1.60.

Toledo Timothy Cash Alsike

Pittsburg Livestock and Bond Market Summary

Pittsburg livestock receipts were light with a slow market. Cattle top ends ranged 14.00 to 16.50 for choice and veal calves 16.00 to 16.50. sheep and lambs steady with yearling lambs around 13.50 to 14.00. hogs higher with prime heavy 13.90 to 14.00 and pigs around 12.75 to 13.00. Liberty bonds list includes multiple 3 and 4 percent issues with Victory series noted.

Pittsburg

Chicago Produce Prices on Butter Creamery Eggs and Poultry

Chicago market prices list butter creamery at 67 cents, standards 49 44 cents, firsts 43 cents, 65 14 cents, seconds 38 40 cents. Eggs ordinary 49 55 cents, firsts 57 cents 58 cents. Cheese Twins 21 cents, young American 23 cents. Live poultry 21 cents.

Chicago

Warren to Host Major Steel Plant Project

The Youngstown Steel Company, comprised of Mahoning Valley steel leaders, has completed site negotiations with the board of trade in Warren Ohio for proposed plants. The venture plans to use the mechanical puddling process after extensive tests.

Warren Warren, O Youngstown Steel Company Mahoning Valley Youngstown Board of Trade

20000 Parade in Cleveland Honors Harding Nominee

Twenty thousand Clevelanders carrying old time torches will march through Cleveland Ohio tonight in honor of Warren G. Harding the Republican presidential nominee. After the parade Harding is to speak to the marchers.

Cleveland, CO Warren G. Harding Harding

Dry Goods Prices Cut in St. Louis

In St. Louis on October 27 millions of dollars of dry goods were dumped on the market by wholesalers with deep price cuts. Reductions reach up to fifty percent in some cases and attract twenty five hundred buyers from across the country to the city.

Legal Notice in Ohio Divorce Proceedings

Manuel F Oliver with unknown residence is cited as Elizabeth Oliver files in Athens County Common Pleas Court for divorce on grounds of three years wilful absence and failure to provide. Hearing on or after November 17, 1920. Emmett Keena N Attorney for Plaintiff.

Manuel F. Oliver Elizabeth Oliver Peron Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Athens in autumn bustle as election looms

The Athens area buzzes over the looming election with campaign displays stirring tempers. Water bill time arrives, while students prep for midterms and farmers stockpile pumpkins. A Harrison Musical Comedy ad scare yields to a reblooming exhibition. Halloween parties at Ohio University campuses spark student social life.

Athens Hallowe

Pan-Hellenic dance set for November at armory

Ohio University sorority members plan a Pan-Hellenic dance in the armory Saturday evening November 13 with preparations to ensure a well attended event. A 4:30 college carriage will depart for a hills hike and a 1 PM Duroc Jersey breeders meeting occurs Saturday at the County agents office in Athens County.

Ohio University Girls White Cottage Jae White Ohio University Athens County Duroc Jersey Swine Breeders

Mrs. B Praises Chamberlain's Tablets for Stomach Relief

Mrs. B from Hooper Auburn writes that she has never found anything better for stomach trouble and constipation than Chamberlain's Tablets, praising their effectiveness and relief.

Chamberlain Hooper Auburn, N

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