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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1922
Page
6
A garbled account describes a burglary event near a household, mentioning a Mr. Rutland and a trio of druggists. It references telephone operators, a pursuing party, and a close escape by a suspect, with unclear sequence and many damaged terms.
Mrs. Viola Meyers of Bellefontaine Ohio reports in 1921 that Cuticura Soap and Ointment quickly relieved her severe facial eczema after blistering and itching. She used two cakes of soap and three boxes of ointment to achieve complete healing. Cuticura products advertised for toilet and bath use with samples and pricing.
The Plains residents report visits from relatives including Elmer and Mrs Guseman of Carbondale and Port Dicken. Local families host guests from Hocking Athens and Albany with movements of residents for home and job changes. Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Bryan drew many local attendees at Greenlawn and Irlin Vore undergoes hospital checks for gall stones and a tumor after x ray in Columbus. Eldon Hawk and Russell Michaels attended a party at the West home in Hocking.
Mrs. George Matheney returned from Columbus Hospital Saturday. Russell Michaels traveled to Athens for a music lesson with Miss Slaughter. Louise Seiple of Athens visited her aunt Fila Michaels here for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Merwin Stauffer and children and Miss Evelyn Aleshire dined with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins Sunday. Evelyn and Ruth plan to attend school Wednesday if the Watch Dog is present. Clyde Shiply Grace Saunders and Helen Riley of Athens visited Ed Michaels family Sunday. Mrs. J. K. Brown received a letter from sister Mrs. F. M. McPherson of Pleasant Hill now in Minnesota recovering from goitre surgery. Miss Abbie Graves of Columbus spent weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graves. Sam Gabriel returned Friday from Logan from miners’ convention. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John West on April Fool’s Day a son. Lilian Brown and family of Athens visited her grandparents J. K. Brown and wife Sunday evening.
Dayton reader Julius Mayer reports his bladder problems eased after using Lithiated Buchu. The ad claims the formula is on the package and urges readers to try doses for backache and frequent nighttime urination. Available at McKee's Drug Store and Keller Laboratory in Mechanicsburg Ohio.
The Pratts Fork area reports flu sickness affecting many residents and a school closure due to Miss Ethel Williams illness. A Wayne Ackley sale draws crowds, and Mr. and Mrs. Ackley plan to move to Flora. Also noted are visits to Athens, farm work, a farewell party, and egg deliveries to Burlingham.
Belief that Musterole rubbed on forehead and temples can drive away headaches. An all natural white ointment made with mustard oil and claimed to have no internal medicine side effects. Available at drug stores in 35 and 65 cent jars and tubes, hospital size three dollars. Better than a mustard plaster.
Medical authorities attribute most stomach troubles to excess stomach acid. A safe remedy is Bisurated Magnesia taken with meals to neutralize acidity, allowing natural digestion without laxatives or digestents. Get powder or tablets from a druggist and test this plan at your next meal.
Augusta Minerd of Guysville is granted a divorce from Bail Minerd for adultery with Audrey Lonas of Canaanville and reverts to Augusta Evans. Ada Whitman of Glouster is granted a divorce from George Whitman for extreme cruelty and reverts to Adaline Davis. both suits uncontested.
The Athens County common pleas court granted a settlement in the habeas corpus proceeding brought by Ralph and Lula Bethel of Bridgeport for custody of their adopted child Wayne FE Bethel against Ward and Violet Woodard of Nelsonville. The Bethels, who adopted the boy on August 3, 1921, agreed to let the Woodards adopt him. the case will be dismissed after the Woodards complete the adoption. The article also notes unrelated local social mentions and visits around Athens.
A charming over blouse dress pattern for a little girl offers easy sewing and laundering. Voile pongee or gingham with embroidery or wash braid suits sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8 years. Six year size needs 244 yards of 36 inch material for dress and 14% yard for the guimpe. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Mothers worn down by family care can rebuild strength and health with Father John's Medicine a wholesome nourishment that is quickly absorbed by a weakened system. The product is marketed as alcohol free and free from dangerous drugs.
The Harrisonville Ladies Aid plans a fundraiser faster sale with lunch service. Ed Ball and family plus Miss Denisch and Mr. George Adkins visited Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adkins on Sunday. Miss Eliza Michael attended.
White Hall residents William Hooper and daughter Emma visited Il J Hooper on Richland avenue. Mrs Jeff Manseld of Athens visited Mr and Mrs John Radford. Virgil Maxwell and wife welcomed a son born Friday March 31. Ward Walker of Athens visited Charles Pratt family. Edwin Higgins of Athens stayed with his father D N Higgins. Bud Hooper and family near Columbus were recent guests.
The Sunday school contest closed March 26 with the boys winning. A supper for the participants will be held at the home of Mrs. John Todd on Asbury Ridge Friday April 7 at 7 30. Several local residents and visitors are noted including Jay McDaniel's baby girl birth and Mrs Davis visiting in Akron.
Karl Radek, Moscow's chief foreign emissary, told Lokal Anzeiger that he expects little from the Genoa economic conference. He called it a big picnic where people tread on each other’s feet and suggested America is rich but Uncle Sam will avoid Genoa to keep his pockets safe.
A report highlights rising overeating in the United States while severe hunger persists in parts of Europe. Experts warn lifestyle and access to calories drive obesity trends and dietary imbalances across regions.
Treasury officials estimate more than 1 billion dollars in back taxes are on the books. A 306 million dollar tax deficit for this year is expected. The shakeup in the business department aims to collect uncollected taxes and push current books toward normalization.
Ohio university fraternities stage a female impersonation contest at the opera house Thursday through Saturday. Participants will represent their groups to crown the best Molly-O impersonator from Mack Sennett's comedy drama. A $25 prize goes to the winning fraternity’s fund.
A wedding supper was served Saturday evening April 1 at the home of Mrs. Fiora Bean of Canaanville in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cunningham who just returned from a short wedding trip. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith and sons Richard and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Crawford, Mrs. Steven Cunningham and Luella, Carl Adams, and Miss Lucile Carpenter, along with the hostess.
In West Virginia's panhandle at Benwood Hitchman Coal and Coke mine, about a hundred strikers confronted non-union workers at shift end. State troops from Elkins and deputies guarded the area as Sheriff Hazlett banned arms sales to prevent further trouble. No serious injuries were reported amid the exchange.
Police report former Sheriff Art Carlisle of Portage county was shot dead in bed at his home in Kent Ohio at 3 30 this morning. Neighbors were awakened by a gunshot and found Carlisle dead from a bullet wound as posses scour the surrounding area for the assailant.
A faction of Chinese students has begun a bitter anti Christian campaign, first reported today via an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Mien Tsin. The move marks the earliest intimation of such a campaign in China.
The last four teen Sinn Fein prisoners held in Great Britain were released today after arrests for political crimes.
Spanish warships bombarded Villieza while aircraft dropped bombs, silencing Moroccan rebel artillery on the island. The combined air and sea attack followed naval bombardment and occurred near Madrid on April 5.
The record lists relatives and friends visiting and traveling in connection with Mrs. Eliza Werner’s death. Guests include Dexter Kempton and Joshua Higgins with families, Ella Carpenter and daughter Ana, G. E. Werner on a Chauncey trip, A. L. Brown, D. A. Pierce, Elpha Russell, Amber Blake, and several Wemer family members plus Orvil Boudinot and F. E. Boudinot.
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