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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
2
Almost everyone knows Sage Tea and Sulphur, mixed as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, restores color and shine to faded or gray hair. A small bottle bought at a drug store promises natural, even darkening with daily use.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children with tile stomach liver and bowels. It emphasizes the fruity taste and full directions on each bottle and advises to look for the name California on the package.
Governor Cox names Brigadier Generals for Ohio National Guard 37th division. I B Stanberry offered as Major General but has not replied. Wood of Dayton and Hough of Delaware accept as brigadiers heading infantry brigades. Dush of Columbus named brigadier general of artillery with two light and one heavy regiments.
Ella Johnson born July 27 1861 in Trimble Ohio daughter of James and Mary Ann Duffee lived in Athens since 1911. She married W P Johnson June 24 1877 and had four children Major Samuel M Johnson Dr Blaine Johnson Bertha Danford and Major Rafael R Johnson. She served at church for over fifty years and died March 31 1920 after a long illness leaving eight grandchildren two brothers and a sister.
News dispatch from Berlin says Communists began looting in Essen early today with mobs plundering confectionery food and shoe shops. Damage runs into hundreds of thousands of marks while brigades held up the main post office and seized 124000 marks. Reichswehr troops neared Essen as the communist legislative committee fled toward Barmen.
April 6 The Cleveland common council sent a telegram to Secretary of War Baker requesting 5000 tents to relieve the citys housing shortage and curb tent profiteering. Councilman John Salzmann said the plan would provide shelter and help reduce tent prices as parks and city ground sites are prepared for use.
Athens will not advance clocks for daylight saving as council votes unanimously against the plan amid nationwide discussion. The meeting authorized street improvements, bond issues, and repairs for Court and Pratt streets, with notes renewed and safety measures for South bridge.
Advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures stomach trouble by removing catarrhal mucus and reducing intestinal inflammation. One dose is claimed to convince. money-back guarantee offered. McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide promote the product.
The veteran manager says the White Sox lack enough regulars in camp to field a full team for a game against the Vanigans, making a challenging start to spring training.
Fremont reports Charles Rehfeld a Huron county farm hand found guilty of first degree murder for shooting Dr. H. B. Benson through a cellar window after 18 hours of jury deliberation. Insanity defense raised. case moved on change of venue.
An ad claims a hair oil formula with potent ingredients can restore hair growth and stop baldness. It invites readers to obtain a brochure by sending stamps or money orders to receive Kotalko information and a remedy claim.
Rural churches face decline and church membership gaps as speakers from multiple denominations discuss the 1920 missionary and philanthropic budgets. The Interchurch Movement plans a statewide drive totaling 236 million dollars with parish directors named for each community and sessions across Friday.
An Athens resident Mrs. J. A. Dilts credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing kidney trouble and backache linked to cold seasons. She notes sustained improvement after use and reiterates the product name and price, urging readers to obtain Doan's from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
Assistant attorney general C. B. Ames takes charge of Palmer’s campaign to curb coal profiteers while district attorneys assist. John B. Pratt of the Bituminous Coal Operators Association says operators face car shortages and high demand, but groundless price gouging is denied. Landlords reportedly eye rent raises amid expected coal price baselines. Exhibition game noted between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians at Cleveland on July 26. Folding tops for double decked omnibuses aim to boost capacity in rain.
Salem residents join relatives in Thompson Sollow for Sunday visits at the Fraziers and Shaw households. Mary Burt of Athens spends weekend with her parents here. Mrs. Six and family host and attend a funeral in Chauncey. Roy Graham buys a new car as friends motor to Nelsonville for a Saturday outing.
Mrs. Albert J. Hunter of Springfield says prolonged stomach and nervous troubles eased after taking Trutona. She reports better digestion, increased appetite, weight gain, and renewed strength. The medicine is being introduced at The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Secretary J W Crabtree announces ten features from Cleveland meeting of educators. The Athens county district recommendations on salary increases will be reviewed at Ewing Hall Ohio University on Saturday April 10 at 9 30 am. The aim is to develop a salary schedule compatible with the new school revenue law and urgent needs.
Editors call for all teachers and supporters to attend a public meeting urging organized action. The notice stresses universal attendance and asks no teacher to miss unless absolutely impossible.
Northern Ohio Traction and Light Company platform men demand an eight hour day with 80 cents an hour and a closed shop. They currently earn 48 to 50 cents for ten hours on city lines and inter urbans, and officials say the proposed increase would cost about a million dollars.
Athens County Harding for President Club urges voters in the 10th District to back candidates pledged to support Senator Harding at the convention. The appeal frames Harding as a unifying, proven leader who would boost Ohio and the Republican ticket this fall.
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