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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
5
The Sigma Pi auxiliary will meet Saturday afternoon at 16 South Congress Street's chapter house at 2 o'clock with important business to transact. A postponed D A K meeting will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs George S Putnam's home on Carpenter Street.
Miss Thelma Garnet Newman daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles T Newman 9 South Lancaster street married Mr Andrew Bigham of Lancaster at Hemlock at 10 30 in the morning Rev W C Anguish officiated The bride’s sister Nellie Newman attended The couple plan to live in Athens after visiting Mr Bigham’s relatives He is a World War I veteran and works as a miner at Sugar Creek The bride graduated from Athens high school class of 1919 and has worked for Home Telephone Co
Mrs George Coe entertained the Priscilla Needle club yesterday afternoon at 102 Lancaster street. Guests brought their needlework and joined in the spirit of the occasion for a happy afternoon followed by a dainty luncheon.
The Hobson family marks the fourth birthday of Mrs S N Hobson as Athens pays tribute to a leading local woman. At 8 30 this morning she addressed Athens high school students and at the conclusion was presented flowers and bon bons as tokens of appreciation.
An ad promotes P. D. Q. a chemical product that supposedly kills bed bugs fleas ants and cooties including eggs. It claims quick safe effective control for hotels hospitals railroads and public spots with a patent spout for hard to reach areas. Packages range 35 cents for a quart and hospital size five gallons priced at 2.50, sold through Cline's Pharmacy Terre Haute Indiana and other druggists.
Mrs. Hobson, esteemed by students and civic groups, marked her natal day with a April 23 family gathering at the parental home. Daughters Anna, Jessie, Maryanna Amesville, and son-in-law E B Lash hosted a noon dinner at Hotel Berry, with many relatives and friends visiting from 2 p.m. onward at 16 West State Street. Mrs. Hobson, a charter member and president of the Pallas Club and City Federation, also serves on the Athens Council of Welfare Workers despite cataracts managed with glasses and a hand mirror.
Mrs P G Dowler of 9 Church Street will host the Pallas Club Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.
Logan business visitor Mr. Fred Weymueller travels to Athens. A. O. Sloane attends the funeral of his cousin John Arnott in Greenfield. Mrs. E. T. Rose returns from a winter in New York with Major and Mrs. Phillips Rose. Several ladies attend a Sugar Creek picnic marking the end of the school term. Ethel Anthony teaches. Mrs. Fannie Minear travels east, visiting Pittsburg and New York City with her daughter.
The text praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy to keep the cough loose and ease expectoration in whooping cough. It claims the preparation liquifies tough mucus, reduces coughing fits, and has been used with best results in many epidemics, noting it contains no codeine.
Cossack captured the $10,000 city and suburban handicap at Epsom Downs yesterday with Squre Measure in second and Furious in third. The favorite Viceroy, allied with the king, failed to place.
Otto Hoisington defends Warren G. Harding and criticizes Democratic Ohio newspapers for backing General Wood in the presidential race. He argues Republicans were not deceived by the war issue and accuses Democrats of hoping to defeat Wood by portraying him as a war hawk.
Columbus man touts Dreco as the only cure for eczema claiming it cleared his skin and aided his kidneys and stomach. He says the medicine cleanses blood by using twelve herbal plants and notes his improved appetite and health after using Dreco sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Samuel Licker was recaptured and jailed after a daylight escape from Cleveland municipal court bullpen. John Bresnahan remains at large as Licker was arrested just as he tried to flee the city in a car.
At Thursday commencement the largest class in McArthur high school history graduated. Twenty six students received diplomas as C. L. Williams county superintendent presented them and Rev. W. E. Prior delivered the benediction. Ohio University Orchestra provided music.
Diamond Dyes guarantee a rich color for wool silk linen cotton and blends. The Directions Book with every package guides diamond dye use so you cannot go wrong. Have a druggist show you the Diamond Dye color card to match any material.
John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan reports heartburn indigestion and liver complaint stopping after using Chamberlains Tablets. The ad urges readers troubled with indigestion or constipation to try them and claims they will do you good.
A housewife describes severe illness, bedbound for 16 weeks, then credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring health. The claim highlights relief from chronic stomach pain and intestinal inflammation, promising money refund after one dose and nationwide drugstore sale.
A drugstore sales pitch touts Freezone as a painless, quick cure for hard and soft corns and calluses. It claims removal by applying a small amount, then lifting away the corn with fingers. The advertisement asserts no pain or irritation and credits a Cincinnati origin.
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