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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
3
Nelsonville Sportsmen Association plans a Thursday 7 PM meeting at Maple Hill store to discuss fish and game propagation. Membership cards will be issued at this gathering.
A Nelsonville sale continues at Sauter’s studio with phonographs and assorted goods to be sold. Various ads list for sale items including a Duofold, oak folding bed, work horses, coal mine, house and lot, an oak davenport, five room house, and a safety razor blade sharpening service. Also listings for furnished rooms for rent and employment at Majestic Restaurant. The Rebecca Lodge hosts a penny social on April 12. Local phone numbers provided.
The morning hour at the M E church yesterday was given over mainly to discussion on the best and wisest means of meeting. A focused talk addressed methods and plans for upcoming activities and community needs.
A display in Cline's window shows two alligator skins and a deer skin as trophies from a Florida hunt by Atheneans Art Wolfe J H Cline Wm Foutch and Simon Brouwer. The alligators measure about 8 feet and seven feet, and the deer was shot in Big Cypress Swamp south of Lake Okeechobee. Art Wolfe took the largest gator and J H Cline the smaller and the deer. The four Atheneans were in Florida during winter and joined the expedition starting January 1.
James Welch testified in Lexington on April 12 claiming self defense after killing J. Thompson on Christmas Eve. He said Thompson threatened him and he shot in fear for his life. Welch admitted friendship with Mrs. Thompson but denied any conspiracy to kill Thompson. Will T. Smith testified Mrs. Thompson offered $500 to kill her husband. officers were informed of such overtures.
Cleveland police report James Lentz found hanging in a pool room early today. Authorities believe death by own action during the night, with ill health cited as the probable cause.
The piece traces the mid race for presidential nominations in both parties. It notes Illinois as pivotal for Republican strength around Wood Lowden Johnson and for Democrats Hoover Palmer ties. New Jersey Nebraska primaries shape late campaign with Pershing potential in Nebraska.
Lucy Hartley of 16 Hocking Street pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after local authorities determined the dispute with John Hartley was principally caused by her. She was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
A capacity audience at the Opera House roared with applause for the Athens High School production of The Lion and the Mouse. Superintendent Morgan received praise for coaching and managing details that helped the play shine, with many calling it the best high school production yet staged locally.
The unionist forces seized Guatemala City from President Cabrera and a small guard of U.S. Marines landed from the cruisers Tacoma and Nicaraga to protect the American legation, the State Department announced. A separate item reports Tom Johnson, a veteran railroad conductor, alighted from a fast train, rolled under it, and walked away unharmed.
Chicago reports indicate a young college graduate turned to whiskey scripts as a paid profession. Prohibition officers forecast higher enrollment in medical schools as a result of the shift.
A letter from Mrs. Nellie McGinn of New York City alleges long standing kidney and bladder pain improved almost instantly after starting Balmwort Tablets. She reports back and hip pain, nervousness, chills, fever, and frequent urination fading with continued use, and endorses Balmwort as reliable. Sold by druggists for $1.00 per tube.
Cleveland report says Arthur C. Hessert a 20 year old Case student drowned after cramps in the eight foot pool at the gymnasium. He was last seen at noon Saturday and his body was found yesterday following a family alarm and a pool search.
Mothers widely use Mother Grays Sweet Powders to ease headaches colds fevers stomach troubles and other common ailments in children. In use for over 30 years it is sold by druggists everywhere.
The Ohio city forces suit seeks to block Secretary of State from placing the ratification referendum on the eighteenth amendment on November ballots. Ohio Attorney General Price to argue voters’ right to a say in ratification in the U S Supreme Court. The case evolves from a 1919 Ohio Supreme Court decision and a referendum filed by James A. White and Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League.
A vintage health note argues beauty improves with age through baths diet and exercise and a well function ing liver and bowels. It links yellowish eyes and skin to indigestion or sluggish liver and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy.
Attendance at the First M. B. Sunday school reached 719, up 51 from last Sunday, with 22 officers and teachers and 697 scholars. The day drew 212 women and 212 men, plus 197 in the intermediate and 98 in the primary departments. Largest classes included Prof. Copeland’s 206 and the Martzolff 146. donations totaled 25.14 dollars, led by Class Six and Class 16.
Joe Tinker's squad, following three games against the Philadelphia Nationals, prepares to play the champion Cincinnati Reds in Columbus this afternoon.
The article describes a remedy claiming to increase red and white blood cells and improve color and vigor. It notes rapid color improvement and lists three- to four-month use with hypo-nelane tablets marketed in sealed packets. It emphasizes digestion and absorption of food as part of the treatment.
Eight people were injured when a local train collided with an express on the North Avenue elevated line at Rector station in New York. The first car derailed onto the street and caught fire. all injuries were aboard that car.
The Senate resumed debate on the army reorganization bill as anti-preparedness senators push to remove all provisions for military training. A final vote on the bill may occur today.
New York April 12 The heavy artillery of the Yankees opened against the Brooklyn Robins. The Yankees won 11 to 6 as Quinn and Shawkey held the Robins to six. Smith Mammaux and Mohart collected 16 hits for New York.
An old advertisement extols the power of resistance to ward off illness, attributing it to pure blood and well nourished organs. It cites Father John's Medicine as containing pure food elements that enrich blood and tissue, noting its absence of alcohol and over 60 years of proven success.
Advertisement for Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound claiming cures for liver kidney stomach trouble constipation catarrh rheumatism and grip flu. Offers 30 day treatment for 25 cents with address 621 Main St Cin'ti Ohio and mentions availability at all one stores.
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