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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1920

Page

5

Local Clubs Meet Friday Evening In Red Mens Hall

The W R C will meet at 7 o clock Friday in the Red Mens hall. The Pythian Sisters also meet at 7 o clock Friday evening. Mr Dick Osmond of Zanesville is visiting Athens as a business guest and is a brother of the late James Osmond. D F P McVay returns from six weeks in Florida with Lakeland as a major stop. Mrs Fred J Neeb of Lindsey dies in a Toledo hospital after a surgical operation. family long resident in Athens. Frank Mansfield and Dana Mansfield of Chillicothe visit due to their father Clayton Mansfield’s illness. sister Miss Flossie Mansfield stays behind. Mansfield reported somewhat improved this morning. Helen Copeland hosts five friends for a birthday dinner, the guest list including Mabel Wagner Edith Pickering Gertrude Pritchard Myrta Ashworth Grace Cochran. The birthday girl is eighteen.

Fred J. Neeb Lindsey Toledo Athens Frank Mansfield Dana Mansfield Chillicothe Clayton Mansfield Flossie Mansfield Mansfield Helen Copeland North Hill Mabel Wagner Edith Pickering Gertrude Pritchard Myrta Ashworth Grace Cochran

Women in Industry Study Circle Session Topics

Higley Study Circle met Wednesday with hostess Mrs. H. M. Taylor. Three papers discussed Women in City Industries, Woman's Part in Reforms, and Leaders in Education highlighting Mary Lyon Ila Flag Young Ellen Richards and Alice Freeman Palmer. Delegates for the Ohio Federated clubs Southeastern district were chosen for Portsmouth meeting April 29 30.

Higley H. M. Taylor Samuel Siegel Andrewurphy W. L. Gard Mary Lyon Ila Flag Young Ellen Richards Alice Freeman Palmer Ohio Portsmouth A. A. Wolfe S. M. Johnson

Marriage boom hints at record June in probate notes

Cupid’s pre war tally shows 36 18 in March 1919 and 86 for the past month. Probate court statistics indicate March 1920 was the largest month for life certificates and June is expected to surpass it. Read of recent license takers: John Almashy Belva Van Dyke James V Jones May Tryon Wendall Thompson Grace Weaver Leo Smith Pansy Himes.

Cupid God of Love Phillips John Almashy Miner Canaanville Belva van Dyke James V. Jones Columbus May Tryon Athens Wendall Thompson Deanville Grace Weaver Leo Smith Akron Pansy Himes Glouster

Accident Costs Boy Sight of Left Eye

A message from friends reports seven year old Russell Sams of Akron lost sight in his left eye after he and his 12 year old brother Virgil threw a glass bottle into a fire in their backyard. The bottle exploded and a shard struck Russell, leading to amputation.

Russell Sams Athens County Virgil Akron

Big Silo Blown Down By Gale At Red Town Farm

A silo on David M. Sawyers farm in Red Town toppled in a heavy wind storm Wednesday afternoon. Ath ens county board of commissioners president Mr Sawyer found the wreck at about four o clock, noting the structure had stood at two. Persistent recent wind storms had weakened the foundation making the silo vulnerable.

David M. Sawyer Red Town Mr. Sawyer Athens County Board of Commissioners

Rad Salts Promoted to Ease Kidney Aches and Bladder Issues

An advertisement urges readers to take four ounces of rad Salts each morning to flush clogged kidneys and soothe bladder disorders. The preparation, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is touted as harmless, inexpensive and a natural kidney health aid sold by local druggists.

Tiz promised to soothe tired feet for pennies a year

An ad touts Tiz as magical relief for sore feet with claims it eases corns blisters bunions and swelling. It promises rest and comfort for workers dancers and walkers and urges buying from any druggist or department store for only a few cents a box.

Gets It corn remedy touted as instant relief

An advertisement proclaims Gete-It or Gets-It stops corn pain quickly and lifts the corn with a few drops. It claims immediate relief and mentions sales in Athens, with recommendations from The Cline Pharmacy Co., McKee Drug Co., and H. W. Cotner as the world's best corn remedy.

Athens Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co H. W. Cotner

Cadomene Tablets Promise Vitality And Energy

Advertises Cadomene Tablets as a tonic to relieve headaches backaches rheumatic pain neuralgia and fatigue. Claims rapid improvement in energy vitality and strength with self administration and directs readers to buy from druggists. Mentions four railway construction crews in Australia using radio telegraphy during work.

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