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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1920

Page

5

Athens Man Credits Kidney Pills For Cure

An Athens resident recounts how kidney pains lumbago and frequent and painful secretions plagued him until taking Dean's Kidney Pills. He bought them at Conner's Drug Store and reported complete relief, with kidneys normal and back pain gone. The Foster Milburn Co. manufactures the pills in Buffalo New York and a 60 cent price is noted.

Athens Mr. Shelby Dean Conner’s Foster-Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo, N. Y

Arlington amphitheatre near Potomac river nearing completion

New photos reveal the Arlington amphitheatre perched above the Potomac near Washington almost finished after five years of construction. The project has cost nearly one million dollars and showcases the evolving structure.

Arlington Amphitheatre Arlington Potomac River Washing

Advice From a Father on Getting Something for Nothing

A brief meditation on the folly of expecting quality at a nominal price. The father urges prudence while the son questions. The passage contrasts common attitudes toward bargains with the reality of value and worth.

Wedding of Flossie Six and Martin Sarina at First M. E. Parsonage

Miss Flossie Six wed Mr. Martin Sarina at the First Methodist parsonage Monday afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev. C L Strecker performed the ceremony. They reside in Glouster and plan to move to Hunterton where Mr. Sarina works as a miner.

Flossie Six Martin Sarina C. L. Strecker Glouster

Burge and McAfee United in Nelsonville Ceremony

Edward Burge and Linnie McAfee of Nelsonville were married Saturday at the First M E Parsonage with Rev C L Strecker officiating. Witnesses included Eli Burge and Sorney Piles. The couple will live in Nelsonville where the groom works as a miner.

Edward Burge Linnie McAfee Nelsonville M. E. Parsonage C. L. Strecker Eli Burge S’orney Piles

Athens Post Bride Miss Helen McKay Weds Stanley Mauck

Miss Helen McKay and Mr Stanley Mauck married Saturday morning at the bride’s Delaware home. The ceremony was officiated by Dr Rollin H Walker of Ohio Wesleyan. The couple will reside at 355 Morning View Goodyear Heights Akron after a weeklong honeymoon.

Athens Helen McKay Stanley Mauck Delaware Rollin H. Walker Ohio Wesleyan University Lucille Coombs Zanesville Beach DeKoven Elizabeth Hormell C. B. Pride Moggantown Beta Theta Pi Ruth McKay Cleveland Eleanor Margaret McKay Milton McKay Xenia The Daily Journal-Herald of Delaware Killarney Ohio University Miami University Oxford Ohio Wesleyan Harvard

Athens Women Welfare Group to Discuss Voting Today

The Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers will meet at First M E church Thursday at 3 30 p m Prof C L Martzolff will discuss Present Day Problems and voting from a non partisan view All Athens women invited Also notes on local visits and movements of residents including Gerald Finney Lloyd Dailey and Rev D H Gibson and family.

Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers M. E C. L. Martzolff Athens

Social planned at Canaanville high school Thursday

A miscellaneous social is planned for Thursday evening April 15 at the high school in Canaanville. Everyone is invited.

Canaanville

Swamp Root Promoted for Kidney Ailments

An advertisement declares Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It touts quick soft results with a gentle vegetable formula and urges readers to sample with ten cents sent to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York mentioning Athens Messenger.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Athens Messenger

Baby Betty Jane Cotton 16 Months Dies of Measles Pneumonia

Betty Jane Cotton infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Cotton of 22 North Congress street died this morning at 16 months from measles and pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the residence with burial in West Union street cemetery. The family also includes two other children Tom Stewart and baby James.

Betty Jane Cotton Betty Jane Tom Cotton North Congress Street West Union Street James Collings Red Town Taylor Ridge

A M Robinett Dies After Yearlong Illness at 41

After a yearlong illness with heart trouble and dropsy A M Robinett aged 41 died at 11:49 AM at the home of his sister Mrs W W Clendenin 7 Walker Street where he had been cared for. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Hezekiah Robinett of Luhrig and is survived by his sister Mrs Clendenin. Burial is planned for New Marshfield but funeral time is undecided.

A. M. Robinett W. W. Clendenin Walker Street Hezekiah Robinett Luhrig Clendenin New Marshfield Gail Hesse Columbus J. L. Hesse

Arrests in Nelsonville theft linked to local boy

William Gwillym Jr and Alonzo Marquis were jailed after police recovered a stolen car traced to Shawnee. Gwillym, 17, escaped from Lancaster Industrial School. Marquis, 16, on parole. They return to Glouster as arrests rise for dog license fines and licenses. Funeral for 19 month old Col lings child held in Red Town. Attorney Gail Hesse of Columbus, former Glouster resident, dies. J L McDonald moves to Kenmore Ak ron area. longtime coal industry figure and ex deputy mine inspector.

William Gwillym Jr Alonzo Marquis Nelsonville John Fox Shawnee Fox Marshal Hooks Gwillym Lancaster Marquis Industrial School Crooksville J. L. McDonald Kenmore Akron

Ministerial funds drive in Trimble township and visitors

The article notes ministerial fund distributions require Trimble township church membership lists by April 26. It lists visitors: Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Shaffer of Zanesville, and guests of Mrs. Maria Wyatt. It also details attendees at Geo. Carter’s funeral in Jacksonville from multiple towns including Ona West Virginia Akron Starr New Plymouth and others.

Trimble Township G. C. Fawcett Geo. Carter Jacksonville Walter Mitchell Ona W. Va Ervin Carter Pearl Turner Akron C. C. Carter Starr Wm. Carter New Plymouth David Six G. Six Clarence McNeil New Marshfield Alva Tom Fay A. A. Atkinson Peter Drugegan Athens John Matson Alex Nelson Nelsonville Wm. Matson Millfield Fred Six John Nelson Columbus Roanoke, Va Merl Salyards Pitcairn Geo. Matson Fayete City

You May Read Her Message Sulpherb Tablets Ad

An advertisement urges women to try Sulpherb Tablets to regulate bodily functions and ease symptoms of menstrual and urinary discomfort. Testimonial from Mrs. C. P. Couch of Pasadena, California claims relief and happiness. Sold by druggists at 60 cents per tube with guarantee.

C. P. Couch Pasadena California Times

Applications Open for Spring Fish and Pheasant Deliveries

Game Protector Joe Hibbard announces spring deliveries of pheasant eggs and fish. Applications available in Glouster Nelsonville and Athens with secretaries Mayor Wallace Julius Fischer and Carl G Neff. Those unable to attend may mail orders to the Columbus office. favorable local sentiment could bring incentives for Athens County and its gun clubs and sportsmen groups.

Joe Hibbard Glouster Nelsonville Athens Wallace Julius Fischer Carl G. Neff Columbus Hibbard Bureau of Fish and Game Athens County

Betas Open Baseball Season with Shutout Victory

Beta Theta Pi opened the college fraternity baseball season by defeating the Celts 6 to 0. Clyde Gatchel pitched for the Betas in yesterday’s opener.

Beta Theta Pi Celts Clyde Gatchel

Betas Edge Wooglin in Pitchers’ Scrap as Rain Ends Game

Betas pitched splendidly with only two hits allowed aside from a couple of scratches. Twink Star of Delt also pitched well but struggled in key moments. It was largely a pitchers’ duel with Gatchel holding the edge before rain halted play in the sixth inning.

Betas Twink Star Wooglin Gatchel

Awards Presented to Two Athens High Students in Chapel

In a morning chapel at Athens High School awards were given to Elizabeth Horn for winning the Army Essay Contest with a Columbus Dispatch cup. Basketball honors followed for both boys and girls teams, with certificates awarded to players and a diamond pendant for Hanna Pickering and a gold pin for Supt. Morgan. Ended with Principal Kupp praising the school and extended welcome to visiting parents.

Athens High School Army S. B. Knowles Elizabeth Horn Columbus Dispatch Columbus Miss Horn Russell Finsterwald Supt. Morgan Finsterwald Dorothy Slutz Marion Bush Mary Klingenberg Francis Develyn Julia Porter Renda Watkins Lucile Brown Ruth Porter Pauline Danford Jane Dew Harold Wise Hanna Pickering Miss Pickering Wise Kupp Athens High

Davis to lead Ohio U basketball quintet

Raymond Davis was elected captain of Ohio University's basketball team by the Athletic Council yesterday. Davis varsity player for two years and was mentioned last year for all state honors. He attended Athens high where he earned favorable mention for his sensational playing.

Raymond Davis Ohio University the University Davis Athens High

Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Free Removal

An advertisement touts Freezone as a Cincinnati invention that instantly relieves corn pain with ten drops, then lifts the corn away. The small bottle costs only a few cents and claims to remove hard and soft corns and toe calluses without soreness.

Cincinnati

Mock Trial Staged At Long Run School House

A mock trial will be staged at the Long Run school house next Thursday evening April 15 with well known local people serving as officers of the court. A social hour with music will follow. Pies and other edibles will be sold by an experienced auctioneer. All are invited.

Long Run

Knox Tire & Rubber Company shares offer 8% preferred stock

Stockholders receive a letter from president B. E. Frantz detailing the Mount Vernon factory progress and future orders. Investors are urged to buy Knox stock, with offers of a liberal bonus common stock and a quick closing of the books. Offices are in Athena and Logan.

The Knox Tire & Rubber Company Knox Tire & Rubber Co B. E. Frantz Mount Vernon Knox

Members of Wage Board Named From Railroad Sectors

Washington April 13. President Wilson appoints railroad labor board members with public labor and management representation. Notables include G. W. Hanger of the labor department, Henry Hunt ex mayor of Cincinnati, and M. Barton former Tennessee judge. Labor rep Albert Phillips and A. O. Wharton, plus Forrester, Baker, Elliott and Park hold key posts. Terms listed: Barton 3 Hanger 2 Hunt 1 Phillips 3 Wharton 2 Forrester 1 Baker 3 Elliott 2 Park 1.

Washington Railroad Labor Board Wilson G. W. Hanger Board of Conciliation and Mediation Labor Department Henry Hunt Cincinnati George B. Cox M. Barton Tennessee Court of Appeals Albert Phillips Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen A. O. Wharton American Federation of Labor J. J. Forrester Brotherhood of Railway Clebs Horace Baker Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad J. H. Elliott Texas and Pacific Railroad Transportation Corps William L. Park Chicago and Great Western Railroad Barton Hanger Hunt Phillips Wharton Forrester Baker Elliott Park

Connellsville Coke Region to Idle 40000 Men Tomorrow

In Connellsville Pennsylvania April 13 forty thousand men will be idle tomorrow as the coke region banks ovens and ceases work due to transportation shortages. Only a small percentage were at work today.

Connellsville Uniontown

Vote to Return Has Not Been Heeded by Syracuse Workers

Lackawanna officials in Syracuse say strikers in their yards have not returned to work despite announcements that the men voted to return. Switchmen and yard men in the New York Central yards were reported back at work.

Syracuse N. Y Lackawanna New York Central

Sugar would be 11 cents a pound under board action

George A. Sabrisk told the House Judiciary Sub-Committee that sugar might sell for not more than 11 cents per pound if the sugar equalization board had been authorized to buy Cuban and Louisiana crops. He said Attorney General Palmer's permit for Louisiana growers to charge 17 cents raised prices for other crops.

Washington Wilson Sugar Equalization Board George A. Sabrisk House Judiciary Sugar Trust Palmer Louisiana

Striking Yardmen Back to Work If Board Acts

Cleveland April 13 Frank O Rourke chairman of the local insurgent yardmen association announced the strikers would return to work if the new railroad board promises to take up their case for adjustment The bond must make its decision on a stipulated date He said the decision was made at a conference of strike leaders and a telegram to Washington confirmed the action

Cleveland Frank O’rourke Yardmen's Association O'Rourke Washington

Eight hurt in Rector Elevated collision in New York

Eight persons were injured Monday when a local and an express train collided at Rector Elevated Station. One car of the local was knocked to the street and the wreckage caught fire.

New York Rector

Wilson Abandons Vacation Plans

President Wilson will not spend the summer at Woods Hole Massachusetts after a veto by Dr Grayson and Mrs Lezzea Jaffray housekeeper who found the location noisy and undersupplied for accommodations. The choice of summer resort will be left to Dr Grayson who is expected to select another secret site on the north Atlantic shore.

Washington Wilson Wood's Hole Mass White House Lezzea Jaffray Jaffray Grayson North Atlantic

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