Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

3

Nelsonville Sportsmen hear of delays in game farm eggs

A dated letter to C. E. B. Scott president of the Nelsonville Sportsmen Association notes pheasant eggs from Wallace Evans Game Farm are about a month behind due to bad weather. The office will ship 200 eggs directly, and stock fish from Lake Erie district is also delayed with plans to consign the next car-load within a week.

C. EB. Scott Nelsonville Sportsmen Association Wallace Evans Lake Erie A. C. Baxter Div Fish Gani

Love Family Welcomes Daughter Betty Cristee

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Love of Akron announce the birth of a 7 pound daughter, Betty Cristee, born Sunday May 16 at their home. Betty is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Love of Akron. Mrs. John Love is visiting Akron with her son and daughter in law. Jr. O U A M members are urged to attend a practice meeting next Monday night at their hall. Mrs. Julius Fischer traveled to Logan for a 10 o clock breakfast hosted by Mrs. Carlton Bright for the Tourist Club. Ad and letters noted include Coleman Miss Rose E Coon.

Arthur Love Akron John Love Betty Cristee Julius Fischer Logan Carlton Bright

Nelsonville Repair Offers and Local Notices

Nelsonville community classified items include repair ads for clocks sewing machines and phonographs by G D Brewer & Son at 100 Columbus. Lost motor tools and a silk hose package with rewards offered. Public notices on exams and a sale of wool blankets and shoes.

Bell Phone Citizens G. D. Brewer & Son Columbus Yor Haydenville Nelsonville Butch” Graham Fulton Street

Mann's Business College ad for draftsman training Columbus Ohio

Ambitious men and women may qualify for drafting positions earning 150 to 300 monthly. Chief draftsman will instruct at home or arrange residence school. Also teaches bookkeeping shorthand and secretarial work. Free booklet on request. 732 N Hight St Columbus established 1879.

Mann’s Business College Schultz Building Columbus Ohio N. Hight St

Local Notables Named in May 17 1920 Ad List

A May 17 1920 newspaper notice lists individuals including Thos Devault Ed Elliott Mrs Fay Figgins Emma Finn Mabel Graham Rog How ard Freada Johnson Mattie Johnson Bertha Johnson De Potts Charles Shelton Abe Super Six Coal Co Sigler Ray Shelton Mrs Royal Smith Jude Smith Guy among others.

Thos Devault Elliott Fay Figgins Emma Finn Miss Mabel Graham Rog Howard Freada Johnson Mattie Bertha de Potts Charles Shelton Abe Super Six Coal Co Sigler Ray Mrs Royal Smith Jude Guy

Special Episcopal Church Service Confirms Ten

At 2 P M tomorrow the Right Rev Bishop Theodore Reese of the southern diocese of Ohio will confer the rite of confirmation on ten candidates. Rev C B Plummer helps. Bishop Reese will preach. Mrs Edna Burns Lefevre and Raymond Ashby sing Love Divine All Love Excelling. L Elda Crouse plays the organ. Hymns listed. All friends invited.

Theodore Reese Ohio C. B. Plummer Reese Edna Burns Lefevre Raymond Ashby L. Elda Crouse Jesus Redeemer

Special communication of Philadorean at 7 tonight

Masons announce a special communication this Friday at seven o'clock. The Mason degree will be conferred upon two candidates. A large attendance is desired. ED C Cooley W M IVAN Kinney Sec.

C. Cooley W. M. Ivan Kinney

Nelsonville High School stages She Stoops to Conquer play

Senior class presented the five act comedy at Stewart’s Opera House last night to a large crowd. Cast list includes Sir Charles Marlow Hastings Tony Lumpkin and Miss Neville with students such as Miss Viv Nixon Miss Georgia Warner and Miss Lena Bowers performing poems and prophecies.

Nelsonville High Stewarts Opera House Viv Nixon Georgia Warner Lena Bowers Miss Hyde Charles Marlow Dean Nelso Young Marlow Hardcastle Lowell Burnell Mildred Patton Minuet Mildred Bayless Agnes Raden

War Guilty Ordered to Appear in Leipzig Court

Berlin May 20 The Attorney General has summoned the accused German war guilty named in the recent allied note to appear in court at Leipzig between June 7 and June 20, The Tageblatt said today.

Berlin Leipsig Tageblatt

Rutland Notes from Pomeroy and Nearby

Rutland community gossip covers Miss Clara Henry visiting A Beans home, Mrs. Morrell and daughter with Columbus relatives, Mrs. Sidenstricker at Scott Canaday’s, and Mrs. Sallie Chase returning from Texas to live with her son Sumner after selling property. Juanita Russell resigns from Rathburn’s. a shower is rumored. Pomeroy telephone operators strike annoys locals. Jonathon McHaffe is dangerously ill and requires three caregivers. Asbury Jewell’s birthday celebrated. Eighth Grade commencements announced for Letart May 26 to Columbia June 16. Rev Parmelee at Norwalk Baptist convention. Rev Ashton to the manele fence nest Sunday at auditorium. Harold I 2 position?

Clara Henry Pomeroy Rathburn Jonathon McHaffe Friends of Asbury Jewell Letart Portland Chester Hiland Tuppers Plains Racine Reedsville Burlingham Dexter Harrisonville Columbia Rutland W. F. Parmeleée Norwalk G. L. Ashton Harold I

Sinn Fein Raid Stirs Dublin Castle Mail Pouches

Sinn Feiners seized Dublin Castle mail pouches in a daylight raid. They claim to have found hundreds of letters and documents including confidential reports from British consuls in the United States and copies of an American newspaper. the group plans to publish the materials for propaganda. The raid prompted Dublin authorities to guard the mail in armored carriers with machine gun protection.

Webb Miller United Press Dublin By. Mail Dublin Castle Sinn Secret Service

Sliding Wage Scale Debate Before Railroad Labor Board

Chicago May 20 Rail executives press case before President Wilsons railroad labor board seeking a billion dollar wage increase for two million workers. E T Whitter for managers expected to present data on seven years of wage advances and argue for a sliding scale tied to living costs as prices peak and may fall.

Chicago Wilson Railroad Labor Board E. T.whitter Whitter

Family Honors Father on His Sixty Second Birthday

Mr and Mrs Clarence McNeal hosted a Sunday gathering for David Six honoring his 62nd birthday. Attendees included many grandchildren and relatives from New Marshfield Athens Carbondale Salem Nelsonville and Columbus with one son absent and a granddaughter missing due to incomplete text.

New Marshfield Clarence McNeal David Six Fred Six Columbus Grace Landis Carbondale David Garnet Richard Ralph Samuel McNeal Salem Alva Tom Faye Athens Fred Beverage Gerald Howard Clyde Paul Helen Marie Pearly Sin Verna Katherine Floyd Robert Carmichael Nelsonville Clark Hunter Mildred Lawrence Blaine George Gush Ke Louise New Marshe

Church series to discuss labor capital and society

The Brotherhood of the First Christian Church announces talks on labor capital public law and the Brotherhood of man. William Green secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers will open with Labor and its relation to social service on Sunday May 23 at 7 30 PM.

Brotherhood of the First Christian Church America Americans God Brotherhood of Man William Green United Mine Workers Green

Surprise 62nd anniversary honors Mr David Six at McNeal home

A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McNeal home honored Mrs. Six's father Mr. David Six on his sixty second anniversary. He received a lodge ring from his children as a gift. Many relatives gathered from Carbondale Athens Salem Nelsonville New Marshfield and Columbus for the event with a full dinner and photos taken.

New Marshfield Clarence McNeal Fred Beverage Gerald Howard Clyde Paul Helen Marie Carbondale David Gus Garnett Richard Ralph Clark Hunter Blaine Lawrence George Mildred Helen Louise Alva Tom Thelma Aye Athens Sam McNeal Salem Robert Carmichael Nelsonville Earl Landis Fred Six Columbus

Three Injured in NYC Central Collision Near Dietrick

Three men were injured when a New York Central team struck an army truck at Dietrick Crossing today. The accident left the injured men rushed to local stations with non fatal injuries.

Coneaut New York Central Dietrick

Ace pitchers carry teams in early baseball action

Henry L. R. L. Farrell notes that ace duos shape pennant races. Williams and Cicotte led 1919 Chicago White Sox to strong starts, while Coveleskie and Bagby paced the Cubs. Alexander and Vaughn show form for the Indians and Cubs as pitchers deliver wins and steady runs.

Henry L. R. L. Farrell United Press New York Kid Gleason Eddie Cicotte Claude Williams White Sox Tris Speaker Tan Coveleskie Indians Fred Mitchell Grover Alexander Vaughn Chicago Cubs Williams Cicotte Gleason Coveleskie Bagby Neece Walter Reuther Seninae Pat Moran Alexander the Great Big Jim Vaughn Cubs Cooper Babe Adams Pirates Lee Meadows Eppa Rixey Phils Chicago Alexander Daves Ehmake Tigers Johnson and Shaw Washington Yanks Ring Reuther Reds

Giants Need Infielders Giants Need Infielders

National League managers regret winter restraint as Giants Cubs and Pirates seek infielders and pitching reinforcement. McGraw needs infielders and another pitcher while Bernie Neil shines during training. Brooklyn and Chicago discuss trades and rosters as others evaluate their staff strength.

Henry J. Farrell United Press New York National League Gambie Jannie McGraw Waldorf Giants Robins Cubs McGraw Fletcher Doyle Nehf Jess Barnes Snyder Gonzales McCarty Hughes Pirates Philadelphias Cards Wilbert Robinson Bernie Neil Roby Brooklyn Fred Mitchell Alexander the Great Big Jim Vaughn Stefhle Charney Herzog

Care of thanks for kindness after brother Mill’s death

In gratitude for kindness shown during illness and death of my dear brother Mill I note silent floral tributes and comforting words from our pastor Rev C C Hart. The devotion of all who aided me has brightened a life filled with sorrow and is deeply cherished.

Mill C. C. Hart

Civil Service Exam Notice Issued for Rural Carrier Post

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination on June 15, 1920 to fill a rural carrier vacancy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, may be eligible if discharged for injuries, with applications obtainable from designated offices or the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C. Forward applications promptly.

United State Civil Service Commission Bienka United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Commission Washington

Confirmation Service Friday at Good Shepherd Church

The Rt. Rev. Theodore L. Rese Bishop Co Adjutor of Soules Cone will hold confirmation at the Good Shepherd Church on Friday at 6 Sark. All parishioners and clergy are invited to attend and those seeking confirmation should contact the rector promptly.

Theodore L. Rese Soules Cone Good ‘Shepherd Sark Reese Reidey

Pleasant surprise party honors Florence Brown before Akron start

Miss Florence Brown leaves for Akron for employment as friends gathered Thursday at Miss Mary Ator’s home. Guests included Miss Alda Ashworth, Lucile Carr, Forest Leighty, Addie Becket, and others. Receptions followed with music and refreshments late. Mr and Mrs Curtis Sheshwan recently moved into John Brown’s former house. Mildred Brown of Springfield visited with her parents Leroy and Mrs Brown this week. Large crowd attended M P church services with Rev Geinheimer preaching.

Mary Ator Florence Brown Akron Alda Ashworth Lucile Carr Forest Leighty Florence Addie Becket Nis Wingett Georgie Blackburn Emma Mildred Gulley Martha Watts Glennella Burleigh Mary A‘or and Me Frank Fichey James Matheny Herbert Leighty William Lock Emery Edward Rai Joseph Belpie Leslie White Curtis Sbheshwan John Brown Mildred Brown Springfield Leroy Brown M. P Geinheimer

Veterans march in last grand review in West Virginia

In Sistersville on May 20 the West Virginia G A R convention saw 125 veterans march in what may be the state’s final parade. The thinning ranks mark an era as the veterans parade through the town.

Sistersville W. Va West Virginia

Forty Horses Wanted and Advertised in Messenger

Bowman of Carpenter advertised a horse for sale and asked to discontinue after about forty calls. The note shows the phenomenon of high demand exceeding supply, as Bowman says he does not want any more inquiries.

B.S. Bowman Carpenter Messenger Bowman

Mr Clarence Hummel Celebrates 73rd Birthday at Home

Clarence Hummel of Union Furnace and his sister Mrs Ethel Spurier visited parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Hummel Sunday to mark Mr Hummels seventy third birthday anniversary, an event noted by the family.

Clarence Hummel Union Furnace Ethel Spurier Alfred Hummel Mr. Hummel

Death probe opened into auditore case in kings county

District Attorney Lewis opened an inquiry into the death of Joseph Auditore the millionaire stevedore at his widow and four children's request an exhumation and fuller investigation. The body may be moved from Miss Jennie Lebansky's apartment where he lay ill for under a week. Auditore signed a will two days before death leaving eighty thousand dollars to Dr A Mone Lessger and life policies totaling fifty thousand to Miss Lebansky. His family were denied access to the apartment during the illness except for his brothers.

New York Joseph Auditore Lewis Kings County Mia Auditore Jennie Lebonsky A. Mone-Lessger Lebansky

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coleman Rose E. Coon Greenlawn Harry Powell K. of P. Hall Call Bell Phone Rebekahs Owls’ Hall Gtill Watkins Street C. E. Dowler Buchtel Ed Sholts New York Coal Co Albany Harisonville Hock- Hocking Lodge No G. D. Evener Jap Anderson J. T. Spencer Ed Wall Grove Street Howe's Liv Cinta Wm. Mills Citizens Central Episcopal Church Ron nvEnches Peru BY the Way Richland Avenue OF Auditore Lash Girls of Ohio University College McXico’s Tims Weldonville Home Furnishing Co J. I. Pritchard Eaprint
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication