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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1920
Page
5
Millfield lost at home 3 to 2 as nine errors and timely plays doomed the locals. Crow pitched well for the visitors while Earich faltered with men on base. Both sides rapped ten hits as Pomeroy plans a rematch at Midfield next Sunday and Millfield aims for revenge in a fast, hard fought contest.
In a playful scene, Night and Day drive goats hitched to a red harnessed phaeton through a royal garden while the Sultan and royal family watch. The goats perform bravely, then balk at a whip as the Sultan learns goats’ stubborn streak. the ending promises a continuation tomorrow.
The writer recalls a visit from Mrs. Edmonds, Jack's mother, who speaks of her son with affection and pride. The evening features intimate conversation about Jack, his upbringing, and the writer's nerve wracking attempt to navigate the in law bond. Mrs. Edmonds approves the match yet playfully scrutinizes the bride-to-be's trousseau and tastes.
The Fischer brothers of Zaleski own the Pinnacle Fruit Farm in southern Ohio. They report prospects for a banner crop this year and anticipate a shipment of state hatchery fish to restock Raccoon Creek, with the car due next week.
By she Way Zaleski hosts a James H. Ward Post American Legion benefit ball for J. H. Ward’s parents. The event features first class music and a lively crowd in good humor. A highlight is a friendly cake winning rivalry, with a beautiful cake prize.
London reports a revived blaze of reception as Laurette Taylor returns to One Night in Rome after earlier disruption. Critics note a record crowd and a triumphal comeback amid tensions in British American theater relations.
Public auction at the Athens courthouse front door on May 15 1820 at 1 p m for a Phillipsburg village lot described as lot No 1 section 13 town 7 range 12 containing 7 100 of an acre more or less with a 15 foot roadway strip reserved. Appraised at 1000 dollars. Cash on day of sale. Sheriff Herb J Parker Deputy Sheriff P H McKinley Woolley Rowland attorneys. 4-13-5otw.
It has been found that the water lettuce and water cabbage that frequently interfere with navigation of the Panama Canal channel across Gatun Lake contain sufficient potash to make them valuable fertilizers.
Mathew Tieck appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Gertrudd Heck late of Athens county Ohio, deceased. Dated April 24, 1920. H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge of Said County. 4-27-30tw.
The cake donated by Mrs. Flossie Dill sold for 40 dollars at a community event. H. E. Ansel of Zaleski reports a freak blossomless apple tree that bears seedless honey sweet apples and claims insects cannot sting the blossom.
The May grand jury returned one true bill after a brief session. Ten cases were heard. nine were dismissed. About forty witnesses testified. Charles D. Willie was indicted for shooting at William D. Hines with intent to wound. Hines works as night operator at Chauncey for the K M railway. Willie was later arrested and freed on a 1500 dollar bond.
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