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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
2
A resident of ville Ohio reports using Dr Pierce's medicines after a flu bout. He claims kidney trouble, stomach and liver inflammation, and pneumonia improved after starting Discovery’s and Anuric tablets. He urges others to try a trial package by mail from Buffalo NY.
M Ricrux and Mile Alexianna are two of the favorites of Russian dancers who are now a Paris sensation. The picture captures a pose from their popular number The Dance of Love noted for beauty and yogma dance moves in their repertoire.
Eleven people drown when the government towboat Margaret sank three miles below Augusta Kentucky on the Ohio River after repeated warnings of open seams. Coroner's jury blames Captain George J. Hart. a government investigation begins. Victims include Mrs H V Pittman and two daughters, plus several Augusta residents and workers at Dam 34.
Chief Graham interrogated three men picked up near the city Saturday evening. Wil bert Hicks of Staunton Virginia Paul Evans of Jersey City New Jersey and Fred Overlander of Passaic New Jersey were searched as officials combed the area. One man claimed a potato stick tale while police noted their poor grooming and warned them to leave town and not return.
In New York a 22 foot python named Pete was believed dead after being sold for $1.60 and dumped in a ash can. Curator Ditmar retrieved Pete, revived him, and Pete now enjoys good health at the Bronx zoo, regarded as a top specimen.
December 20 New York report says with St. Louis Browns optioned, all big league clubs have altered training plans and will hold six fewer camps than last year.
New York boxing scene reports champion Hereman and challenger Joe Lynch are set for a 16 round bantamweight title fight at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Both camps declare readiness and expect a hard battle.
In Clairsville Ohio on December 20 a juror offered to substitute and accept pay of two dollars in addition to the regular fee, a scenario noted as the case where someone cannot afford to pay.
Soil scientists use data from district and county farm fertility work to predict economically applicable fertilizers. A statewide reconnaissance survey adds soil texture and character factors, while noting soil analysis alone is unreliable without climate, conditions, and management context.
After 12 years Charles Laper of the Ohio Experiment Station developed two Grand Rapids lettuce strains. The dark strain yields heavily and grows under cloudy conditions without losing crispness or weight. Seed for both strains is stored for wide testing across the United States and Canada with requests from 26 states.
Four members of a Sandusky jazz orchestra were shaken up and one cut on the head in a collision near Vermilion while en route to Lorain for a Saturday dance. Their sedan was struck by a larger car driven by a Detroit man, details indicate.
Athens Messenger reports a description of the man terrorizing women for a month. Police expect to arrest him soon after multiple assaults on University of Ohio students and a matron on North Hill, with details from the frightened victims and local witnesses. The paper will continue coverage until the criminal is captured.
Mrs H O Barker of Little Falls New York writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy quickly cured her husband of a severe cold about a year ago. The note reflects a consumer endorsement of the product as an effective remedy.
Raleigh Robinson and Pearle Reynolds, both of Guysville, wed Saturday at 10 in the morning with Rev. C. L. Strecker officiating. Attendants were Bessie Robinson and Ira Robinson. The couple will live on a farm near Guysville. Robinson served in World War I, 85th Division, 188th Infantry, in France eight months.
Miss Jean Stanley of Santa California is among twenty girls rescued after a gang assault on a lonely college. police raid reveals a crowd of citizens who took action to restore order and confront the attackers.
In Macon Georgia five defendants including widow Mrs Pauline Elmer and her sister Mrs Jane Henry face a preliminary hearing over the poisoning of Fred D Shepard the peach king. The case centers on the so called murder cabal with claims of a dark plot and deliberate poison. Simultaneously in Washington Senate investigators study the National Coal Association books as part of a push for federal supervision of the coal industry amid price concerns.
The annual Christmas Seal sale raised 442.31 turned over to Chairman Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth. Training school sold 234.02 under Miss Marie Swaim, East side 100.05 under Miss Jean Thompson, Central school 70.46 via Miss Belle Schloss, Mechanicsburg 15 by Miss Clara Blume, college girls at the post office 5401, rural schools yet to report. Public urged to buy more stamps in remaining four days as Athens eyes top per capita ranking.
Merwin O'Brien, Pat O'Brien's brother, arrived from Illinois and said the $150,000 fortune of the popular idol and war hero is missing. O'Brien reportedly killed himself after his wife, a movie actress, refused to see him, and the fortune was believed to be in place more than a year ago.
Toledo December 20 The court of appeals upheld a common pleas verdict ordering Herman Winkler to receive 825 dollars for eleven cases of liquor missing after he stored forty cases with defendant William Yaffe The decision fixes whiskey value at 75 dollars per case.
Advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and agreeable for indigestion. Claims low cost at a quarter per bottle and emphasizes pleasant effect.
The Supreme Court ruled the Ohio Workmen's Compensation Law amendment constitutional. It bars industrial firms from contracting with liability insurers to shield them from awards. The provision targets firms preferring direct payments to employees or heirs over contributing to the state fund for compensation.
Miss Bessie L. Hubler and Mr. John P. Dillinger wed Saturday forenoon at 11 45 Rev C L Strecker officiated. Attendants were Miss Jennie Dillinger and Mr Frea Hubles with Mr Homer Walls. Both residents of Athens they will live on a farm nearby. Dillinger is a miner.
King Constantine declared he would devote every effort to strengthen Greece's relations with the Allies after returning to the throne. He thanked the nation for its unanimous call to return following three painful years abroad.
Cleveland December 20 The prosecution gained points in the McGarrimon trial for second degree murder in Harold Kagy slaying. Two witnesses a patrolman and a Canadian army veteran identified McGannon as the third man seen leaving the scene. Both stood up to cross examination with no major changes.
London reports the first hint of widespread financial failure as Farrows Bank suspends payment and locks its doors, marking a pivotal moment in the anticipated bank collapse.
A novel underwater telescope enables a person on a boat to observe the seabed in water depths of 100 feet or more, expanding underwater exploration capabilities and potential coastal applications.
Athens joyfully bustles with Christmas shopping as shoppers crowd stores from county and nearby areas. Stores report record sales of Christmas greetings and cards signaling strong seasonal spirit. Saturday drew crowds from all sections, filling streets with holiday cheer.
The noted movie star Mable Normand arrives in Chicago en route to California. She travels unheralded and unsung by any press agent, signaling a shift away from the era of aggressive publicity.
New York December 20 The three insurgents of the American League plan to renew the war with Ban Johnson president of the league. Owners of the New York Chicago and Boston clubs resenting Johnsons action on directors aim to open court battle closed last winter by a peace agreement.
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