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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1931

Page

9

Classified Le Bee au Teh aa? cos James A Caldwell Ad

Classified notice referencing James A Caldwell appears in The Messenger. Field unclear with fragmented phrasing. No clear action, date, or location readable in current snippet.

Elberta Peaches and Farm Goods For Sale

Local notices advertise Elberta peaches and other varieties available in baskets or truck loads. Listings mention farm names near Millfield and Amesville with contact hints, and a separate hardware notice appears with unclear details.

Everett Athens Sugar Creek Millfield Amesville

Good Things to Eat Ad Column Promotes Local Produce

In The Messenger classified section number 57 highlights the daily Good Things to Eat column. Advertisers like J. W. Higgins of Richland Ave promote fresh cucumbers for pickling, claiming strong sales and inviting buyers to call Athens 0243 Nelsonville 412 W or Logan 272 for ads.

Messenger N. M J. W. Higgins Richland Ave Athens Nelsonville Logan

Prohibition Chief Seeks to End Paid Informers

Washington August 31. Prohibition Director Amos W. Woodcock announced a policy to eliminate paid informers in enforcement efforts. The plan follows his recent order restricting use of women as decoys in enforcing prohibition laws.

Washington Amos W. W. Woodcock Woodcock

Collie Hero Rescues Sheep From Burning Barn

In Norwalk Iowa Aug 31 Jerry a collie saved 46 sheep from a blaze in Frank Nusbell’s Clarkfield barn as 110 perished after the lantern was knocked over. The dog risked flames entering the barn four times to lead the flock to safety.

Norwalk U.R Jerry Frank Nusbell Clarkafield

Broncho Charlie Miller Ends Pony Express Run

Charlie Miller the last pony express rider from the era rode Plastar from New York on July 6 to Columbus today, traveling about 20 miles per day to reach his destination in Hol.

Oscar Fulton Dial Columbus Charlie Miller Pony Express New York

Unclear OCR fragment reports New York event showing reversal

The readable text is garbled and partial, mentioning New York and an event with a reversal and an apparent demonstration. Details are indiscernible due to damaged OCR and lack of coherent facts.

Farmer William Pitwenbarger Found in Well Near Home

Body of 62 year old farmer William Pitwenbarger missing for nearly a month was found in a well on J. H. Prohfield’s farm near his home. An inquest was held to determine if death was accidental.

William Pitwenbarger J. H. Prohfield

Move Still Away Portsmouth Gun Battle

Two officers, Robert Hughes and Wells Ketter, engaged in a gun battle with bootleggers near Portsmouth as companions of the illicit distillers moved a still the constables aimed to destroy.

Portsmouth Robert Hughes Wells Ketter

Fragmentary Text Summary Teases Personal Note

Fragmentary OCR reads as a personal note or message mentioning names Timothy and Deo. Content is incomplete with uncertain meaning and lacks clear event or context.

Sabine: Aie Corks and Potatoca Cobbler Sack Entry

Fragmentary notes list items including sacks of potatoes and cobbler sacks. The readable fragment cites quantities such as 380 pound sacks and references to assorted goods in a dusty ledger style entry.

Sabine

Stall Refining Gags atucky The Wooster Price

Local market notes show off prices in the city with references to Stall Refining and a quirky line about Wooster at three dollars.

Atucky the Ne Wooster

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James A. Caldwell The Ste 406 Leonard Funeral Service Funeral One Ambulance Service Self Joe Young Stewart Dodge Chevrolet Ford Murphy Motor Co Cone Buick CO Guthrie Pontiac Algeo Motor Sales, Inc Athens Implement Co Salewel Pomsion Ohio Townes & Ther Libby Owen Mathews Fishbaugh Tedrow Gall Acme Dry Cleaners H. Martin Seenatlas Darice Holland Furnace Co Gareee Kelsay Ball A. Scon Ota T. Foreman and Son Ben Bolin Os Prankage Avenue Ray Shafer Tom H Modern Barber College Juliana c. Parkersburg E. Rich St Athens Loan Co Harry Ball Fairfield Iowa Gail Marion Andrews Athens R. D Poultry and Gasson’s Strain Vernon Monee Minersville Nease Menement R’s Produce Co Dial 508 Paul Edgar Athens Livestock CO Gaul Brothers Guysville Gaul Oris Sumner Athens Lumber Co Burroughs Ivar Brothers Rene Ribertas Asier Miles Saree EAC R. D Athens R Tkinson N T Elberta Sugar Creek Church Agen Cuscamike Elberta Phraches Orchard i Deliv Jones Elberta Peaches J. A. Hines L. B. Glazier Senate Murphy's Swangon Barney Kern Central Ave Cox Brothers W. Union _Street H. P Brown and Brockmyer Chariton Sparton Tnt Arton Home Furnishing Co Alea Wwe W State Street George A STS Araneae Endable Servion Neral Carpenter Hardware Oe Union Dia Rosvenor State ST Rid Phy Consisonville Geo Ake Bey Cabrio Beasey Elliott &T Sunnyside Dalton Union ST Hull Foster Jr Ridenours Vv. G. Danford Mutch Ohio River Person Realty Co Mane Exchan Buck & Burk Morris Ave Cam Eron Bros. Insurance Real Estate Oak Harbor Amesville Mill Aton Westinghouse Electric Crete Harvey Gene Globe Higgins Feed Store Majestic G. W. Hopkins Marietta C. Sutton Canaan Kerr Hardware Chrysler Star Nash McFarland Fred R. Beasley H. EB. Moler Auto Supplies Athens Junk Co Powers Garage Millman F. R Goldsberry Zenner E. R Duckie Bulldis Te Mac Winchester GHOT Au Etta ING Carle Franklan Eute Gt 7 G K. Mal Buttling Ono Scott Paint & Ally Poplar Street Ree Furneces Bervice ST. Vice Gadbury Enos Gtarkey Fairview Street Prisco— Westinghouse Zenith Bury Mi Panei Nina Aves Sombbenes Nate Nornnes Athens Toul Gold Regency City Mason County West Virginia Gold’s Fruit Association Mason City W. Va Sugars Margaret Fants Trent Furst Ve Corp Nora Missouri Mangas Pipe Reed Renae Ee Reead Seeten Voberve Siena Farmer Frederick Hoelzel Chicago University Hoelzer Ant Ee Hay Timothy Per
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