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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1921

Page

2

Huggins and Visitors Among Local Home Stays

Latrobe Porter Huggins of Detroit visits at his brother A. H. Huggins in Athens. Athens residents include T. E. Fitch and Mrs. Sturm visiting Parkersburg, and Mildred Fitch from Ohio University spending the weekend at home. Mrs. Alex Caldwell dies. sympathy extended to the family. A. H. Huggins has his house painted. European scientist links X-ray finger images with prints for identification.

Porter Huggins Detroit Mich A. H. Huggins Harry Carlton Athens T. E. Fitch Mable Hornsby Stewart Mildred Fitch Ohio University Mildred Shanks Chillicothe Sherman Self Toledo Sturm Parkersburg C. C. Mars Gibbs C. E. Brandeberry Alex Caldwell

Ex-service Men On Vocational Aid In Athens County

Attorney M D Hughes, Red Cross secretary for Athens county, reviews three months of ex service men work including 155 January interviews, 159 in February, 101 in March. Claims include disabilities incurred in service but not cured, with April expected to exceed prior months as veterans seek victory medals and filings rise. Red tape and affidavits complicate processing of claims and compensation.

M. D. Hughes Athens County Red Cross Athens Coun Lights Filen

Goodyear Tires Praised By Auto Supplies

Goodyear tires are described as the best yet with continual improvements in the last months. The ads claim larger stronger heavier durable tires across sizes and types, offered by Co. E. Baughman Auto Supplies in New Marshfield.

Goodyear Co. E. Baughman Auto New Marshfield

Athens County veterans office reports on disability claims and training

A brief survey details that nearly a hundred questions accompany new compensation claims for ex soldiers in Athens County. Thirty three recent applicants received hospital care and two men, William H. Border and Clarence Kinney, began vocational training as traffic manager and auto mechanic respectively.

Hughes William H. Border Canaanville Clarence Kinney R County Recorder's Office Athens County

Hair and wrinkle remedy from simple home mix

An old patent style advertises a wrinkle reducer and hair growth formula. It claims gly cerine with epics dissolved in water, plus beta uiiol mixed with bay rum or witch hazel to promote hair growth, and egros as a cleansing head wash, all obtainable at a drugstore.

Skit Show at Ohio University Raises Funds for Women's League

The eighth annual Skit Show by Ohio University girls drew an appreciative town audience for a second performance Monday. The two-night run filled seats, with skits from Friday night returning strong. A good sum was cleared for the Woman's League loan fund aiding students in continuing college work.

Ohio University Girls Woman's League Loan Fund

Two Divorces Granted in Court on Monday

In common pleas court here two divorces were granted. Elizabeth O Neal was awarded a decree of separation from John O Neal whom she married August 9 1920.

Common Pleas Elizabeth O’neal John O’neal

Freezone corn remover claims painless relief

A small bottle of Freezone, sold by druggists for a few cents, promises to remove hard and soft corn or corn between toes and related calluses without any pain. The method involves applying to the corn and lifting it off with fingers, providing immediate relief from soreness.

Jp & Little

Court Grants Divorce and Custody in Cruelty Case

The petitioner cited extreme cruelty. Restoration to Elizabeth Hick was approved. Frances Rush won a divorce from John Rush after proof of neglect and mistreatment. The defendant did not appear. Mrs. Rush received custody of eight minor children.

Elizabeth Hick Frances Rush John Rush

It Started Something al sotated to have not said anything to you

A garbled ad copy touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as curing many ailments by removing intestinal mucus and inflammation. It claims pain relief and claims doctors cannot dispute the product’s efficacy. The notice promises a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy Athens Nelsonville as distributors.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Public Forum Calls Out German Cannon Request

Editor notes Mr Foster introduced a bill seeking German cannon. City shows little appreciation for the gift as campus cannons vanish and the woodwork rots from neglect. Public duty urged to inspect and care for the remaining items.

Vocational Guidance Conference At Ohio University

Ohio University hosts a vocational guidance conference this midweek to help female students choose suitable fields. Experts will discuss social work journalism home economies nursing business and other lines identified by the Women’s League inventory. Public sessions include personal conferences and a closing forum. sessions can be arranged on request.

Ohio University Ohio Womans League Bennett Wex Brown Ewes Brown Bes

Even Look Up the Undertaker

In Youngstown Ohio residents living without roofs inspect obituary pages to locate families and offer to place bric-a-brac in the deceased’s home. Undertakers refuse to share such information to avoid distress to relatives.

Youngstown

Baseball scores from American Association and National League games

Reading of multiple results shows American Association games: Louisville 3 Columbus 2 in 11 innings. St Paul 6 Kansas City 5. Toledo 10 Indianapolis 5. Minneapolis Milwaukee on wet grounds. Cincinnati 4 St Louis 0. Chicago 7 Pittsburgh 4. American League St Louis 3 Chicago 2 with other games rained out or postponed.

American Association Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis St Paul Toledo Columbus Kansas City Chicago New York Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia BrookyIn Bt Louis Asvarwe Wwashington St. Louis Veesesens Cleveland Detroit Boston St. Paul Minneapolis- Milwaukee

Johnny Kilbane to be offered comeback bid

Tex Rickard announced plans to lure featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane back into the ring. He will be offered added inducements to fight the winner of the Andy Chaney and Sammy Seiger outdoor bout this summer.

Johnny New York Johnny Kilbane Tex Rickard Andy Chaney Sammy Seiger

Massillon Semi-Pro Team Bars Paulette from Roster

Canton April 19 George Paulette formerly with Philadelphia National infielders barred from organized baseball by Judge Landis is out of a berth with the Massillon semi pro national champions of last year Massillon dropped Paulette today the management announcing that other semi professional clubs refused to play Stark county team if he remained on the roster The semi pros are standing for clean baseball in their ranks as well as in the majors says Massillon management.

Canton George Paulette Philadelphia Landis Massillon Paulette Stark County Toulette

Black Sox Obituary Noted by Chicago Baseball Leaders

Chicago officials of the Black Sox saga publish obituary on the indicted players. Managers of the Chicago Middle West Baseball Association and the Chicago League decide not to book games with the accused players.

Black Sox Chicago Chicago- Middlewest Baseball Association Chicago League

Carpentier Boosts Confidence Ahead of July Fight

French pugilist Georges Carpentier declares he expects to win before the twelfth round in the Dempsey bout. He returns from Europe, sails to New York May 7 on the Savoie to begin training aboard the liner, while noting he will relax in the meantime.

Paris Jack Georges Carpentier United Press Europe Carpentier Dempsey Georges New York Savoie

Yesterday's Hero Leads Browns Past Sox in Tight Win

George Sisler delivered a decisive eighth inning triple driving in the lone run that lifted the Browns to a 3 2 victory over the White Sox. Luque starred on the mound as the Reds shut out the Cardinals 4 0. May was ejected after disputing a call. Tyler struggled as the Pirates fell behind the Cubs 7 4 amid rain and snow.

George Sisler Browns White Sox Luque Reds Cardinals May Tyler Pirates Cubs Gibson

In Memoriam Margaret McGrath One Year On

A loving memorial marks the first anniversary of Margaret McGrath s death with a verse about a rose growing beyond a wall and enduring faith and hope, recalling her memory and spreading fragrance as a symbol of resilience.

Margaret McGrath

Identification of Suffrage Worker in East River Death

The body of a woman found in the East River is identified as Mrs. Jessie Hardy Stubbs MacKaye a prominent suffrage worker. She disappeared last night after threatening to take her own life.

New York East River Jessie Hardy Stubbs Mackaye

Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Adizes A Toledo Testimonial

Mrs Mattie Laytart of 1081 Albert Street proclaims Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as easy to take and effective for liver issues constipation and bilious attacks. She credits lifelong use and urges readers to buy from all druggists in small glass vials.

Toledo Ohio Albert St

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