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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

5

Society and Local News Highlights

Mr J D Brown visited relatives including Mrs T K and family. Mrs Fred R Baker returned from Linton Indiana to be with daughter Mrs John Rowland. Mrs Lenna Slattery returns home from Portland Oregon after winter with Col J R Slattery. Margaret and Ann Rosser of Nelsonville are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs.

Fred R. Baker Fisher Linton, Ind John Rowland Lenna Slattery Portland Oregon Colonel J. R. Slattery Margaret and Ann Rosser Nelsonville

Cadomene Tablets Prove Beneficial to Duluth Woman

Mrs A E Hager of 909 London Road Duluth Minnesota reports Cadomene Tablets lifted her from nervous sickness and misery allowing her to manage housework again. She says her daughter and son in law also benefited and endorses the product. The ad promises a refund if not satisfied and notes sale by all druggists.

A. E. Hager London Road Duluth Minn Adv

LOCAL RESIDENTS HOST VISITORS FOR WINTER SEASON

Edward C Schloss of 17 West Union street notes Mrs S M Gilchriese left yesterday for Jackson Michigan after spending the winter with her daughter Mrs M J Walsh of 90 Mill street. Mr and Mrs F D Forsythe of 6 South College street hosted as their guest over the weekend Mr A S Farnam of La Crosse Wisconsin arriving this noon.

Edward C. Schloss West Union Street S. M. Gilchriese Jackson Michigan M. J. Walsh Mill Street F. D. Forsythe South College Street A. S. Farnam la Cross Wis

Casley Family Trip and Local Birth Announcements

Mrs W A Casley and son Willis travel to Cincinnati to visit Mrs Casley’s son Phon Adams and sister Mrs Edward Beverage. A son Robert Thomas born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Rosser on Friday April 16 at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Fenzel 34 West Washington. Nick Border, long time West resident, visiting brother Warren Border and family. Border moved from Ohio to Nebraska and Wisconsin. Dr W N Alderman and daughter Mrs W R Phillips depart Saturday for two months in southern Europe via New York and Italy with Wirt Leland. return by France.

W. A. Casley Willis Cincinnati Thomas Rosser Robert Thomas Nick Border West Warren Border Mr. Border Nebraska Wisconsin Ohio W. N. Alderman W. R. Phillips Europe Wirt Leland New York Italy France

Mrs Roy Teeford Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Roy Teeford of Chauncey has recovered sufficiently after a surgical operation at a Columbus hospital and has returned home. Her improvement is proceeding as rapidly as expected.

Roy Teeford Chauncey Columbus

Banfield Family Returns Home From Holiday Visit

Mrs. Raymond Banfield and her children Zoe Ellen and Oscar arrived back in Columbus today after visiting Mrs. S. G. Stone cipher, the mother of Mrs. Banfield.

Raymond Banfield Zoe Ellen Oscar Columbus S. G. Stonecipher

Misses Noss Hockenberry to Study in France

Mrs Mary Graham Noss and her daughter Miss Mary Noss travel with Miss Helen Hockenberry to France. They will sail from New York on June 19 aboard the La Savoie. The party includes Miss Hockenberrys mother Mrs J C Hockenberry and aims to spend the summer abroad in the French department at Ohio University and Kalama zoo Mid normal college.

Mary Graham Noss Mary Noss Helen Hockenberry Noss Ohio University France Miss Hockenberry J. C. Hockenberry Kalamazoo Mid,normal College New York la Savoie

Italian professor and family to depart Athens for Rome

Prof. and Mrs. Giovanni Terzana and son of 28 South Congress street will leave Athens after college in June for their home in Italy. Prof. Terzana has taught Italian French and Spanish at Ohio University since last September and will join a Methodist college faculty in Rome. They sail on the steamer La Savoie from New York June 19. They have occupied the J. B. Allen home in Florida during their absence.

Giovanni Terzana South Congress Street Athens Italy Terzana Methodist College Rome la Savoie New York Ohio University J. B. Allen Florida

Slumber Party Hosted by Miss Jane Dew at Preston Home

Miss Jane Dew entertained her school chums Wednesday night with a slumber party at Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Preston home on 34 South College Street. A breakfast at the Ranch luncheonette Thursday morning concluded the gathering. Attendees included Dorothy Slutz Marian Bush Dorothy Kircher Elizabeth Woodworth Abigail Putnam Carol Dent and the hostess.

Jane Dew F. L. Preston South College Street Dorothy Slutz Marian Bush Dorothy Kircher Elizabeth Woodworth Abigail Putnam Carol Dent

Heartburn Relief Reported From Battle Creek Patient

John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan writes he suffered heartburn indigestion and liver trouble until using Chamberlains Tablets. He claims his trouble was over after starting the remedy and urges others with indigestion or constipation to try them.

John R. Barker Battle Creek, Mich Chamberlain

Virginia wrestlers arrive in Athens for Ohio match

The University of Virginia wrestling team under Bobby Mainfort reached Athens Thursday for tonight’s bout with Ohio. The trip followed a southern city demonstration where workers protested high clothing prices in blue overalls. Women joined a parade but not the overalls pledge, while fire department crews wore overalls and vowed to stay in them until prices fall.

University of Virginia Bobby Mainfort Athens Ohio

Ohio gym on the evening of their ar rival

Ohio gym members were found in excellent condition and within the required weights after an evening training session.

Ohio Gym

County dog licenses catch-up drive nets 50 licenses

The county auditor reports dog owners who missed year start licensing are now filing. In 48 hours about fifty owners obtained licenses. In the county's northern area arrests have occurred and authorities stress compliance with laws.

Tax Return Deadlines Loom, Penalty Soon After May Day

Taxpayers have more time yet but the window tightens after May 1 with penalties for late April filings. Athens city assessors are working daily with the county auditor to aid taxpayers.

Athens City

Alimony Action Settled in Common Pleas Court

This morning in common pleas court the alimony suit by Eudora White against Charles F. White was settled. The damages suit by William H. Gebhart against Geo R Hogg and others was dismissed.

Common Pleas Eudora White Charles F. White William H. Gebhart Geo. R. Hogg

Scouts to Hold Tag Day If Weather Permits

If the weather allows, a tag day will occur as announced with Boy and Girl Scouts assisting the drive. The goal is $800 and neighborhoods as well as the business district will be canvassed for contributions.

Order of distribution issued in Brown v McMillen suit

In common pleas court today Effie M. Brown filed a suit against Margaret McMillen and others. The court ordered a distribution of the property among five heirs equally.

Common Pleas Court Effie M. Brown Margaret McMillen

Athens County Farmers Make Slow Spring Plow Progress

Reports say Athens county farmers have advanced with spring plowing though pace was slower than usual due to a late January February period that delayed an early start to farm work.

Athens County

Cigar salesman draws crowd at Lash's drug store widow sign

A cigar salesman began painting a sign on the widow of Lash's drug store and drew a silent, attentive crowd this morning. Bystanders watched the quick, steady work and called it a good job.

Lash

Deaths Thomas Hellister

The remains of Thomas Heulsater died at the Athens State hospital April 15 were shipped to Lancaster by Newsom-Walburn Co for burial. He was 68, a barber, and had been a patient at the Athens institution four years. Death was from a cerebral hemorrhage.

Thomas Heulsater Athens State Hospital Lancaster Newsom-Walburn Co Athens Institution

Impeachment Probe Possible Against Labor Official

Republican leaders indicated that impeachment proceedings against Louis F. Post may become a broader inquiry into alleged radical influence in the Labor Department. Representative Johnson said the immigration committee would hand over evidence to the judiciary committee if authorized, with possible investigations of other department officials deemed friendly to dangerous aliens.

Washington House Louis F. Post Labor Congress Labor Department Johnson Washington Committee of Immigration Post Judiciary Committee Immigration Committee Department Johnson

Extension of Aerial Mail Bill Passes House

The House approved the post office appropriation bill authorizing airmail extension from New York to San Francisco and empowering the Postmaster General to extend lines to St Louis or other advised points.

House Washington Post Office New York San Francisco Postmaster General St. Louis

Commissioners of Jurors Named in Athens County

James W. Wilson of Federal and Louis J. Eberle of Nelsonville were named to Athens county jury commission for one year by Judge L. G. Worstell. They are to meet on the fourth Monday in May to select 300 qualified electors to serve as jurors, with names placed in the jury wheel for court service.

James W. Wilson Federal Louis J. Eberle Nelsonville Athens County L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Court Athena

Anti Fat Verse Promotes Tablets Arbolone

A Los Angeles literary woman writes a testimonial poem praising Tablets Arbolone as an anti fat remedy. The piece urges readers to visit drug stores for the tablets claiming appetite suppression and weight loss. It notes the poem was used by proprietors in advertising and acknowledges grateful feelings and rhythm.

Los Angeles Calif

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad

Mothers who value their own comfort and the welfare of their children should never be without a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children through the season. They break up colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headache and stomach trouble. Used by mothers for over 30 years. These powders give satisfaction all drug stores. Don't accept any substitute.

Freckles Vanish with Othine Double Strength

Ad claims Othine Double Strength removes freckles and delivers a clear complexion. It promises a money back guarantee if results are not achieved, noting visible improvement after early applications and urging shoppers to ask their druggist for the double strength version.

Divorce Granted for Wilful Absence in Nelsonville

Thomas Auffick of Nelsonville was granted a decree of divorce from Della Auffick on grounds of wilful absence for over three years. The court awarded custody of the children to Auffick, with the wife disallowed from involvement in their rearing or education. Auffick testified his wife left him in early 1917 while he served in World War I and claimed misconduct during his absence.

Thomas Auffick Nelsonville Della Auffick Jaodge Worriell Aufilck

Head Noise Relief Remedy Suggested in Old Ad

An old ad recommends a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It suggests mixing one ounce of peppermint double strength with a pint of hot water and a little granulated sugar, taking one tablespoon four times daily. Kneading the mixture may open nostrils ease breathing and stop mucus drainage. The note claims quick relief, low cost, and pleasant taste.

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Ociety J. D. Brown Mrs. T. K Athens, Ohio Agricultural Department University Cornwell Hoover University Terrace Thomas Hellister Kodak Eastman Kodak Company Eastman Eastman Kodak Co Rochester, N. Y Henderson Athens Book & News Co Cline Bussiay The Kerr Hardware Co Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar Masonic Temple W. E. Palmer Akron Goodyear Rubber Company Palmer Order of the Temple Temple Fordl Strickland Louise Baughman Hig Daylight la Porte Phoenix Warner Redfern Michaels Stern Fashion Park
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