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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1922

Page

6

Golden Girl Martha Reflects on Gypsy Life and Lost Love

In a reflective chat, Ilona shares life in a Gypsy camp from age fifteen, her love for Don Miguel, and a final tragic meeting. Miss Martha consoles Ilona, revealing her own heartbreak for Andy, urging enduring love and warning against despair before the tale ends with a promise to continue.

Martha Fiona Mass Don Miguel Stella Miguel Ilona Itlena Miss Martha Andy Dona

Billy Whiskers and the Great Goat Council

Billy Junior and Nannie discuss the day’s campaign while sharing a meal. The goats’ appetites are vast as they plan their next moves, Billy lifting his head to summon Button and Stubby who arrive from the woods and a chase.

Billy Junior Nannie Paign Billy Button Stubby William Lazybones Nan Saalfield Publishing Co Akron, QO

Olive Tablets Promise Clearer Skin And Vitality

An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentler calomel substitute that cleanses blood and bowels, promising clearer skin and improved energy. It urges taking one or two nightly for a week, with 15c and 30c prices.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

San Francisco Judge Uses Phonograph in Court

Judge Sylvian J. Lazarus of the San Francisco Municipal Court explains adopting a phonograph as evidence in a sorcery case. He ordered the instrument played in court, a move met with mixed reaction from prisoners and spectators in the courtroom.

San Francisco Sylvian J. Lazarus International News Service

Zemo Promotion Claims Quick Eczema Relief

A drugstore ad touts Zemo for 35 cents or one dollar for large size. The antiseptic liquid promises to remove eczema, halt itching, and heal skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing. It drains through and soothes, claimed as clean dependable and inexpensive.

Morbid Fancy Comes to Criminal Courts For Cadenced Reform

A speaker proposes using music and art in morning sessions of the criminal courts to elevate mood and influence inmates. Distinguished volunteers have agreed to perform and nothing undignified will be tolerated. The idea aims to stimulate minds of offenders facing ignorance poverty heredity and environment.

Mrs Geo Read Called Home by Illness of Brother

Mrs Geo Read of Cleveland was summoned here due to the serious illness of her brother, Dan Will. The note reflects a family emergency reaching McArthur, with no further details on treatment or outcome.

Geo. Read Cleveland Dan Will

Choir Social Hosts After Practice Friday

Mrs A A Turner entertained the M E church choir after practice Friday evening. Oreton Chapman hosted a class party at school Friday night with about 25 boys and girls attending.

A. A. Turner M. E. Church Oreton Chapman

Wescoat Schooley Nuptials At Dr. Taylor Home

Jarl D Wescoat son of Philander Wescoat and Anna Schooley married at Dr C B Taylor's home Saturday morning The couple reside in Locust Grove and Ath ens was the normal college attended by the bride.

Jarl D. Wescoat Philander Westcoat Jackson Township Anna Schooley The Normal College At Athens Locust Grove C. B. Taylor

Realty Transfers for McGhee Mitchel Ward Groups

Real estate transfers listed include Mary A. McGhee to Geo W Howell for a plot of Out Lot 13 at 1,700 dollars. Lucile Mitchel and others to R Dilton for 40 acres in Swan Township at 1.09 dollars. Rhoda Ward and others to John C Ward for 84.5 percent in Wilkesville Township at 1 dollar.

Mary A. McGhee Geo. W. Howell Lucile Mitchel R Dilton Swan Township Rhoda Ward John C. Ward Wilkesville

Subpoena Issued for Russian Ambassador Boris Bakhmetiff

Sen Borah chairing the Senate Labor and Education Committee issued a subpoena to compel the appearance of Boris Bakhmetiff the Russian ambassador to the United States before the committee. The action was announced April 17 in Washington by International News Service.

Washington International News Service Boris Bakhmetiff United States Senate Labor and Education Committee Borah Tai

Old Time Actor Harry Vokes Dies From Beacons Oil Blast

Boston April 17 Harry Vokes vaudeville star dies of burns at Massachusetts General Hospital after being injured in the Beacon Oil Co pumping house explosion in Everett where he was employed.

Boston Harry Vokes Massachssetts General Hospital Burns Beacon Oil Co Everett Vokes

Symphony Lawn Paper Promises Appealing Writing Surface

The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens Ohio promotes Symphony Lawn writing paper. It advertises three finishes multiple tint options sheets envelopes and matching correspondence cards. They invite customers to view the product.

Symphony Lawn Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Ohio

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