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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1920
Page
3
Fragmentary notes describe a large inland project near a river with a tall elevator tower and rail access. The text hints at a shipment or ship content timing and suggests significant height reduction or delay but lacks clear specifics about location or entities.
Fragmentary notes suggest long standing tips about ignoring cold or cough symptoms. The text references a medical context and hints at common remedies from past eras. Strong entities are limited due to damaged readability.
Members of the auxiliary group enjoyed an evening of games and hearty laughter. Guests included Mrs. Peart Hatch, Lee Little, Mrs. Ben Davis, Mrs. Blanche Rowell, Mrs. Dave Russell, Mrs. Louis Ladd, Mrs. Lennie Kinney, Mrs. Martha Foet, and Mrs. Frank Kinney as dainty refreshments were served late.
Chicago Hyde Park State Bank president and Cook County bankers’ association chief recovered 257000 dollars in stolen checks from a bank messenger holdup and helped arrest a gang member who named accomplices. Carroll blasted police efficiency saying arrests lag hours after names were given.
A patent describes a fabric Joop attached to a hat lining to secure a hat for carrying or hanging on a hook. The design focuses on a simple fastening method integrated into the hat’s interior.
In a hard fought game at Pastime Park Nelsonville High battles Aquinas of Columbus. The Nelsonville line stops the 210 pound Aquinas fullback on the goal line and keeps the score close throughout. Highlights include Dixie open field runs, Aquinas Mine plunges, and Luts of Nelsonville on defense. Nelsonville completes eight passes to Aquinas one, with two blocked place kicks and no major breakthroughs by Aquinas in the second half.
A local 81 celebration is announced with speeches by Dhaids and a large invitation for the Hocking valley community to attend Thursday night events.
The note reads Rabbit season opening phrase with a playful reference to hunting lore as the season begins, hinting at a local event or debate about seasonal wildlife regulations and traditions.
A fragmentary classified item lists a lost good for trim or vehicle parts, mentioning Goodrich trim, a near new item, a contact by phone 1982, and a reference to a bell and street address. The readable text is incomplete.
The annual election of officers for the ensuing year will be held at seven o'clock. A large attendance is desired. Ivan Kinney is noted as secretary.
The Athens Pickups issue a football challenge to the undefeated Nelsonville Foresters for gate receipts. Contact in Athens at 68 North High Street or by phone for arrangements.
Two carloads of ear corn now for sale at S. W. Gadbury Feed Store in Nelsonville Ohio. Price right. Contact S. W. Gadbury for details.
Humphrey a reader of dramatic and humorous week at Church Thursday evening draws attention with lively prose. The item notes a community program featuring local humor and drama among residents.
Five passenger Studebaker for sale with all good tires. Asking price one hundred fifty dollars. Contact Cal Bell at 636 Nelsonville in November 1963.
Harold E Humphrey and Company present an exceptional artiste in a music recital at Christian auditorium tonight November 11. Admission 25c 35c and 50c plus 5c tax. Also urge sale of a car load of Roman Beauty applies on Hocking Valley track Huntington Shot and Frank Nelsonville Ohio 116-2
Wanted everybody to know that we will have a carload of round white Wisconsin potatoes this week. If you want good potatoes, give us a call. I’ll deliver prompt from ire for price, Al.
The note reports rabbit deaths possibly caused by diphtheria and urges caution for humans. It mentions health of new stock and warns readers to ensure future purchases are healthy. The water stream at the lake and a cooperation offer are also noted with local ties to Buchtel.
Mrs W T Bean and two new members, Mrs Ed C Cooley and Mrs Elizabeth Davin, were noted at a Hyperion Club meeting. The club discussed characteristics of the new president 4 M Hyde and eight Hyperion members attended the State Federation of Women's meeting in Columbus where a paper titled Our New President Warren G Harding was presented.
A warehouse fire broke out in the afternoon destroying stock worth at least four thousand dollars. The flames were fed by a ten foot feed room and the blaze started near an old rail yard. Fire crews spotted the blaze in the after noon and worked to contain it.
The C. W. E. M. will meet at the Church of Christ Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. All are cordially invited to be present.
Within weeks residents report a man attacked Miss Gienna Palmer on the west side of town as she walked to the Embreys’ home. Her screams drove him away after several blows. Authorities say a white man is believed responsible and may soon arrest him.
Mrs Dan Vordie of Hollister sustained exceptionally severe burns to her left hand and face Saturday when a tan of stove polish exploded. The product contains gasoline as a principal ingredient per the can’s formula, and recovery will take several weeks.
Mrs. Pearley Rutter died at her home in the city Saturday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home this afternoon with interment in the city cemetery.
Stanley Cook of Modoc a loader in Mine 281 was badly burned about the face and hands Friday afternoon when a cartridge he was filling exploded. Sparks from a lamp on him are believed to have fallen into the powder causing the explosion.
Walter Harper departed Monday for the Great Lakes Navy training station after a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs G H Harper in this city. He enlisted about four months ago and expects to be sent to San Francisco in about four weeks.
A fragment from a New York City page hints at weekly events with limited readable details. The incomplete OCR includes stray words and partial phrases, offering a glimpse rather than a full item.
A note from the Gloucester Post announces a gathering of the American Legion at the mayor's office this evening at 6 30 for a business session. Elisabeth Cook is expected to attend.
A fragmented advertisement proclaims Mother Gray's Sweet for Children as a trusted remedy for colds feverishness constipation teething discomfort and stomach troubles. It urges readers not to accept substitutes and touts the product as seasonally appropriate care for children.
The red and black squad faced a tough challenge as Miami fell behind after a fumbled start and penalties. Jackson, Battin, Wise, Feth, and Dew starred on offense while Callahan impressed at quarterback. Barnes anchored defense as Athens built a 14 to 0 halftime lead and extended it with strong second half play.
The article describes players Lenhardt Hale Nelgon Shaffer Boird Ed Sharp Barnes Callahan and others as captains and defenders in a tense showdown between Athens and Portsmouth. It notes the upcoming Ports mouth contest next Saturday and recalls historic battles between the two teams at Athens on November 13.
In Berlin 3000 communists rallied in the Lustgarten with red battle hymns and inflammatory rhetoric. They urged factory seizures and debt cancellations while police remained on standby. the event ended without clashes as workers were urged to arm for the Russian Revolution anniversary and railway and hospital support measures faced opposition.
An old public notice warns that winter colds threaten many lives and urges early treatment. It touts Father John's Medicine as a doctor prescribed remedy with a long track record, claiming it cleanses impurities and builds strength to prevent pneumonia and further disease.
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