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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1919

Page

7

Local boy injured in street collision and ax cut

A young son of Mr and Mrs Simon Lasky was struck by an automobile on his way home from school at noon yesterday and sustained cuts and scratches though not serious. John Rush cut his right foot badly with an axe while trimming a pole for a cane mill on Oregon Ridge yesterday afternoon and required surgical care from Dr Crawford of this city.

Simon Lasky Oregon Ridge John Rush Crawford

Social notes and local events from Athens

Mr and Mrs Will Andrews of Athens host family from Mason Andrews and recently return from California. Mr and Mrs G W Wyatt visit with daughter Mrs J A Thiele and her son from Dayton. Mr and Mrs Clyde Mundew of Cincinnati visit relatives here. John G Myers, former clerk of the board of elections, was in town yesterday. Mrs W T Hermey visits her mother Mrs Mary Hatfield. A dance at Red Men hall tonight featuring Jimmy Richards orchestra. Chas Wahl 27 of Jacksonville to state hospital in Athens after skull fracture at Managriat mine left him mentally unbalanced. compensation halted. He has a wife and two children.

Will Andrews Athens Mason Andrews John G. Myers Board of Elections W. T. Hermey Mary Hatfield Red Men Hall Jimmy Richards Chas. Wahl Jacksonville State Hospital Wahl Managriat College Hill

Wolf Family Reunion in Athens County Today

The Wolfe family, descended from early settlers in what was Washington County, plans a reunion on September 14, 1919 at the home of the late Peter Howard. They will celebrate Mrs. Howard's upcoming 90th birthday and invite relatives to bring dinner for a cheerful gathering.

Wolfe Athens County Washington County Peter Howard

Mansfield brothers reel big night of catfish and carp

Elmer Mansfield, Herb Mansfield, and friends caught 120 pounds of catfish and 25 pounds of carp over two nights while camping near Guysville. They also spotted a leatherback turtle about the size of an overgrown Ford. The party included William Mansfield Bert Barnes and Frank McGray nor. The Mansfield clan has long held fishing records along Hocking.

Frank McGraynor Mansfield Hocking

Canton man fined for selling liquor after guilty plea

Constantin Westerman pleads guilty to selling liquor in Canton and is fined 300 dollars plus costs. The judge orders payment of fines and court costs.

Canton Constantin Westerman

Rebecca Everett Appointed Administratrix in Ohio Estate

Rebecca Everett named Administratrix with the will annexed of Lewis Everett late of Athens County who died in Ohio. Dated September 12, 1919, before H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge. 2-13-38 0. t, w

Recene Cochran Park Place Athens Rebecca Everett Lewis Everett Athens County Ohio H. T. Phillips Said County T, W

Court petitions cite divorces and custody moves in Virginia and Virginia area

Mrs. Anna Fultz seeks divorce from George Fultz of Farmville Virginia married 1992 seven children custody and alimony. Mrs. Mary Fierce requests custody of daughter Iole Maree and alimony from James Fierce of Trimble. Mrs. Anna Eliza Long seeks custody of Thelbert after alleging cruel acts and relocation from Norfolk to Athens.

Dan Cupid Mars Anna Fultz George Fultz Farmville Iole Maree Mary Fierce James Fierce Trimble Anna Eliza Long Norfolk Athens

Bessie Smith Seeks Custody Restraining Order in Enterprise

In common pleas court Bessie Smith files for a restraining order against George Shaw of Enterprise claiming custody of Otho Shaw the thirteen year old boy recently placed in the Children's Home. She asks Shaw be enjoined from interfering with the boy's custody.

Enterprise Common Pleas Court Bessie Smith George Shaw Otho Shaw Shaw

Want To Be Citizens In Local Paper Parade Of Applicants

Stanley Hrobat a miner of Jacksonville applied for first papers and is a subject of Poland. Three others lined up for first papers including Stanley Kugawa 48 a miner of Jacksonville a subject of Poland Joe Walczak 38 a miner of Hollister born in Austria Hungary and Aaron Bernstein a clerk of Gloster a subject of Poland Stef Pipa a miner of Modoc yesterday applied for second papers.

Stanley Hrobat Jacksonville Stanley Poland Stanley Kugawa Joe Walczak Hollister Austria-Hungary Aaron Bernstein Glouster Stef Pipa Modoc

Wedding Permits Issued to Athens Pair

Clarence Russell 31 a miner and Catherine Jackson both of Athens received wedding permits with Rev Strecker officiating.

Clarence Russell Miner Catherine Jackson Athens Strecker

Captain Cunningham Visits Old Comrade in Arms

Albany resident Captain Joe Cunningham of the 188th Ohio Volunteers called on Henry A. Dixon in Downington, reuniting with a former comrade. Born in West Virginia and raised in Ohio, Cunningham served from Greenfield through major Civil War battles including McDowell Cross Keys Cedar Mountain Second Bull Run Fredericksburg Lookout Mountain Chancellorsville Gettysburg and more. His current home is Washington, D. C., and he was in the village Friday to meet veterans.

Joe Cunningham Co. D Ohio Volunteers Co. Eight Ohio Downington Henry A. Dixon West Virginia Petersburg Newton Greenfield McDowell Cross Keyes Cedar Mountain Second Bull Run Fredericksburg Lookout Mountain Chancellorsville Gettysburg Cunningham Washington, D. C

Local figures visit kin and attend hospital procedures

Neff Norman, absent for weeks, visits his mother. John Lee, living with his daughter Mrs. Henry Reeder, underwent an operation at a Columbus hospital on Monday. Mrs. Ruth Bowers hosts guests.

Neff Norman John Lee Henry Reeder Columbus Ruth Bowers

Local social notes from Granville and surrounding areas

Arch Johnson and family visit Granville and Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stout of Quincy visit C. O. Whitlatch. Mabel and Alta Coe host Frances Carr of Athens. Mrs. O. D. Dailey returns from Columbus with her father Mrs. Frank Dowd of McArthur, who attends the G. A. R. encampment.

J. A. Hayes Douglas Okla Arch Johnson Granville Rev. Bowen Columbus Bellville Ben Stout Quincy C. O. Whitlatch Stout Ohio Mabel Alta Coe Frances Carr Athens O. D. Dailey Frank Dowd McArthur

Toledo Grain Market Prices Reported for Various Commodities

Daily price list shows Corn No 3 yellow at 1.54, Oats No 2 white old 72c 78c new, Barley No 2 1.31, Rye No 2 1.43. Clover seed cash 1918 30.30 1919 20.50 Oct 30.60 Dec 29.80 Mar 29.80. Alsike Oct 25.50 Dec 25.70 Mar 26.30. Timothy cash 1917 5.80 cash 1918 5.30 cash 1919 5.50 Sept 5.50 Oct 5.45 Dec 5.55 Mar 5.75.

Toledo Alsike Timothy Cash

Liberty bonds update with New York prices

Liberty bonds pricing from New York on September 13 shows First 4s at 94.80, Second 4s at 93.04, First 44s at 95.00, Second 44s at 93.24, Third 41 4s at 95.24, Fourth 41 4s at 93.24, and Victory 4s at 99.72.

Liberty Bonds New York Victory

Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices at Union Stock Yards

Hogs receipts 1600 with mixed gains and losses across classes. Cattle receipts 2000 with markets 60 to 75 cents lower. beeves and butchers show varied values. Sheep receipts 4000 with steady market. wool lambs and ewes quoted within noted ranges.

Pittsburg Livestock Prices and Market Summary

Cattle receipts light and market steady with choice 15.60 to 16.26 dollars, prime 14.00 to 15.00, common 8.50 to 10.60, veal calves 21.00 to 22.00. Sheep and lambs receipts fair with steady market. prime wethers 10.60 to 11.25, good 9.50 to 10.25, others 7.50 to 10.00. Hogs receipts 10 doubles, market slow. prime heavy 17.75 to 18.00, mediums 18.00 to 18.25, heavy yorkers 18.00 to 18.25, lights 17.26 to 17.50, pigs 17.00 to 17.26, roughs 14.00 to 15.00, stags 12.00 to 138.00.

Pittsburg

Cincinnati Cattle Market Receipts and Prices

Cattle receipts 350 with a slow market. shippers $11.00 to $12.50. Calves market steady with an extra $21. Hogs receipts 5000 with a strong market up to 50 cents. good choice packers and butchers $17.50. Sheep receipts 1,000 slow. extras $6.75 to $7.00. Lambs slow. extras $16.75 to $17.00.

Cincinnati

Chicago Produce Market Prices Report

Butter Creamery varieties and standards listed with prices 47 to 53 cents, eggs ordinary 39 to 40 percent, seconds 47 to 44 14 cents, cheese Twins 28 cents, Young American 30 cents, live poultry 26 to 29 cents. Market figures reflect standard price quotes for butter creamery cheese eggs and poultry in Chicago.

Chicago

Cincinnati Produce Prices for Eggs and Poultry

Eggs sold at 49 cents per dozen for firsts. Firsts 47 cents, ordinary firsts 46 cents, and seconds 41 cents. Live poultry lists prices for fowls, roosters, broilers and fryers by weight, with roosters at 18 cents, fowls up to 4% pounds at 30 cents, and other weights ranging from 26 to 27 cents.

Cincinnati

Card of Thanks for Floral Offers and Sympathy

We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy during our daughter’s illness and death. Gratitude to Rev. March for comforting words and to all who aided us, W. F. Bolinger and family.

March W. F. Bolinger

Agents Offer $200 Weekly Beverage Scheme

A garbled ad-promotional notice offers $200 weekly earnings for agents selling beverage forms and a $1 copy fee plus a territorial proposition. It mentions Broadway, New York, and urges quick action to buy an “AXAPORT AGENC” and related forms.

Guickly Axaport Agenc Ono Broadway New York

Lubricant Carbon Remover Promises Power Boost

An ad offers Lubricant Carbon Remover to fix carburetor issues causing loss of power, knocking, bucking, and overheating. It claims cleaning spark plugs proves results, with more power and mileage per gallon. Each can $1 prepaid. agents wanted. Bob Sebesta, Orahard, Texas.

Bob Sebesta Orahard Texas

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