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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1920

Page

3

Prominent Farmer Robert Wolfe Dies After Weeks of Suffering

Robert Wolfe 69 prominent farmer and dairy man died at his country home near the city after weeks of illness. He supplied the city with milk and was highly respected and influential. Funeral by Rev. Arthur M. Mann set for Saturday at 1 30 PM. Widow and three daughters survive Mrs. J S Adcock Logan Mrs Waldo Chute and Miss Eme Wolfe. Also notes of local social visits from Thanksgiving and Columbus trips.

Robert Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Wolfe Arthur M. Mann J. 5. Adcock Logan Waldo Chute Eme Wolfe

Leona Devol Marks Sixteenth Birthday With Thanksgiving Party

A Thanksgiving decorated gathering on Wednesday night honored Leona Devol for her sixteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and music before Leona led to the dining room where a large candlelit cake announced the milestone. Leona received numerous gifts as friends including Helen McCray, Ruth Wallace, Leta Brown, Grace Nixon, Jack Harper, Mervin Henshaw, Robert Warren and Blaine Cooper attended.

Leona Devol Leona Vies Wee Helen McCray Wolfe Ruth Wallace Leta Brown Grace Nixon

Nelsonville High Football Ends Season With Tie

Nelsonville high school concludes an evenly contested game at Park below this city ending in a 6 to 6 tie. The season closes with the team presenting a fine football year. Miss Sarah Reid and Miss Helen Stilwell praised, Nellie Auflick returns from Columbus where sister Mrs. Evelyn Auflick is in University Hospital. Flo Hutchins from Columbus visits parents this weekend.

Nelsonvill MI Nelsonville Astime Park Nelsonville High School Sarah Reid Helen Stilwell Nttle Nellie Auflick Columbus Evelyn Auflick University Hospital Flo Hutchins of

Thanksgiving Service Draws Unified Congregation

The Presbyterian church hosted a full annual Thanksgiving service uniting Christian Methodist and Presbyterian members. Rev. Paul Kemper of the Methodist church delivered a strong Thanksgiving sermon. The event also noted hosting guests and local attendees throughout the community.

Presbyterian Church Paul Kemper Methodist Church Kemper A. B. Wiser Winchester

Nelsonville Wants and Sales Classified Fragments

Several short notices seek buyers and sellers in Nelsonville and Haydenville. A seven year old horse is offered for sale by H. H. Sisson. A parcel post sale and social event by the Junior Order of United American Mechanics is announced with a pie social and prizes. A Montauk Bracelet is offered for sale.

Thanksgiving Guests Gather Across Columbus to Athens

Mrs. Cecil Davis of Columbus spent Thursday with her parents here. Miss Michael Betts of Columbus visited her mother here Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Conaway and Lawrence Reasner of Logan joined Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Young. Elma Young hosted guests for the weekend. Elizabeth Patterson visits her sister Mrs. George and mother Mrs. Elizabeth Howe. L. E. Buell of Lancaster stayed with John Katzenback and others in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cranmer and daughter Jeanette were guests at the Grahams in Athens. Catherine and Margaret Spencer, OU students in Athens, are visiting their parents.

J. L. Jackies Cecil Davis Columbus Michael Betts Will Conaway Lawrence Reasner Logan Will Young Elma Young Elizabeth Patterson George On Elizabeth Howe L. E. Buell Lan‘caster John Katzenback Ed Cranmer Jeanette

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Papen Cold Compound as the fastest cold remedy. A dose every two hours for three doses claims to unclog nostrils, stop nasal discharge, and relieve headache or dullness. Stated as inexpensive and tasting pleasant with no quinine.

Local arraignment notes and police actions in Glouster area

Tale of a Nov 6 arrest in Glouster as Ernest Murray Jr. faces a $26 fine and 90 days in jail following a scuffle. Officers report injuries and a meat cleaver incident, with multiple unnamed locals mentioned alongside a BSA attack claim and subsequent marshal involvement.

Ernest Murray Jr Murray Nelsonville

Correcting a blurred newspaper page with guidance

A reader describes recurring visual distortions while scanning a newspaper page at times lines jump or blur. The speaker invites consultation to correct the trouble and improve accuracy in reading the text.

Local Pursuit Ends with Arrest and Warnings

A pursuer returned to the Goins home after midnight with a suspect who had three bullets fired at him. The man sustained a bullet wound in the arm, promised to appear for a mayoral hearing, and was escorted by Deputy Williams. Separate local fines show dog licensing penalties of 9 and 16 dollars.

Agrbe Evans Mar Itia BSA Will Ras Cie Ce Marshall Williams Bish Tention Goins Marshal Williame Jacksonville Williams Morgan Guysville

Hogs Down Burg as Prices Fall on Market Day

Hog market reports show prices slipping amid lighter demand. Dealers note reduced bids and a drop in hog prices as buyers pull back.

Confession 16 Made by Pair at Wheeling

Wheeling West Virginia officers report Peter D. Treadway and Marie Phillips confessed they were only witnesses to the killing of Henry T. Pierce while two other men at large were the real slayers. The red automobile used in Pierce’s slaying is en route back to Philadelphia with detectives.

Wheeling W. Va Henry T. Pierce Philadelphia Peter D. Treadway Marie Phillips

Bayer Ointment Gains Back Health for Railroad Man

A railroad brakeman credits Regent Jintmen’s Ointment with relieving months of distress after trying multiple treatments. He reports significant improvement after two boxes and notes a friend’s recommendation. The account dates to January and mentions specific places in Buffalo and surrounding areas.

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Dr. Pierce Margaret E. Snider Edington Gool Shoes Timerai L. G. Matheny Will Pride Glouster Phil Reich Waleed Oee Hart Schaffner & Marx J. L. Beckley & Son Nelsoie Haydenville, Co Saillk Soreaae H. H. Sisson Asias Ee Sisters Parcel Post Sale St. 08 Mane United Rcan Ame W. Wi Montauk Pape Tae Glouster Operaries Week Novauier John McCormick Karlin Nelgonvilce Wm. Mills Citizens Central Ohio Bayer Notherwood Gary Shan Atlanta Ree Athens Neéleonville Bryson & Dust Glouster, Ohio Ana ' T Agry Aan Warner and Nemo Teleretes Maslin The F. L. & S. D. Preston CO East Side Public Square Nelsonville, Ohio
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