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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1920

Page

5

How Chiropractic Was Accidentally Discovered

Harvey Lillard lost his hearing after a fall and regained it following a vertebra adjustment by Dr. D. D. Palmer of Davenport Iowa. Palmer proposed that misaligned bones disrupt nerve flow, causing disease, and noted thousands of chiropractors practice spinal adjustments with notable results. He urged spine examination if illness seems hopeless.

Harvey Lillard D. D. Palmer Davenport Iowa Mr. Lillard United States

J. D. Haskins Chiropractor Athens Nat Bank Bidg

Notice lists J. D. Haskins as a chiropractor located in the Athens National Bank Building in Athens Ohio. The item records professional office details and address for public notice.

Chiropractor Athens Nat. Bk, Bidg Athens

Local News Briefs from Zanesville and Athens

Mr. Farel Hart of Zanesville, formerly of Athens, made a business visit Tuesday. Harry Bartlett returned home after several days in Cincinnati. The Women's Music Club meets Thursday at 7:30 with guest night. Mrs. J. P. Wood rests at home from Baltimore. Dr. Cot ton is her nephew. Mrs. Fred Hoyt McCoy and daughters visit Glouster with George M. Williams. Townsend and John son go to Atlantic City for The Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett plan a move to Kansas City after visiting Athens and Nelsonville. Edna Copeland sails from New York to Europe on Mauretania with six companions for a three month tour of France, England, Italy and Belgium.

Fred Hoyt McCoy Lois Betty Hoyt Glouster Edna Copeland Europe New York Mauretania France England Italy Belgium Sadie Pettit Harrisonville Lillian Jones Pettit Athens Columbus H. E. Sullivan Il’. R. Alkire

Local News From Harrisonville And Athens

Mrs Sadie Pettit visits in Athens after returning from Harrisonville and Columbus where she saw relatives. Hig Kale and family travel from Chicago to Boston with a plan to move to Portland Maine for their son to study voice in a conservatory. Don Chadwell heads to Toronto after his brother Les Chadwell hospitalised from World War I injuries, detailing wartime trenches and surgeries.

Hig” Kale John Kale Chicago Portland Maine Boston Don Chadwell Toronto Canada Leslie Chadwell Millfield J. R. Sands Nelle’ Bahrman

Victory Institute meeting at Presbyterian church

An all day session of the Victory Institute of the W C T U is scheduled Thursday at the Presbyterian church. Sessions start at 9 30 A M with Mrs J Frank Smith state lecturer speaking in the morning and afternoon. Athens Union will host a countywide picnic lunch at noon.

Presbyterian Church Victory Institute The J. Frank Smith Athens Union

Pythian Sisters Toast Miss Besse Graham Before California Departure

The group gathered at their hall last evening to honor Miss Besse Graham who left today for California for an indefinite stay. Mrs Mansfield played piano as games sparked merriment and the guest shared fond recollections of the evening before refreshments were served.

Besse Graham California Elizabeth Mansfield

Marriage of Dora M Clifford and Arthur D Worthing

Relatives and friends in this city announce the marriage of Dora M Clifford formerly of this city to Arthur D Worthing of Byesville. The ceremony occurred at the Free Methodist church in Cambridge with Rev. Guy C Williams officiating on Saturday April 24. The bride resided with her grandmother Mrs. James Morrison at 44 Stimpson Avenue. The groom works in the portrait business in Byesville, and they will reside at 221 Euclid Avenue.

Dora M. Clifford Arthur D. Worthing Byesville Free Methodist Church Cambridge Guy C. Williams James Morrison Stimpson Avenue Euclid Avenue

Vera Schneider Murder Reported in Pontiac Case

Vera Schneider a 19 year old telephone operator was found strangled on a porch at an abandoned house in Pontiac Michigan. Prosecutor Gillespie said Allen Best of Flint confessed the murder claiming she asked him to kill her as she tired of life.

Pontiac Mich Vera Schneider Gillespie Allen Best Flint Best Miss Schneider

Englishwoman Violet Cooper Refuses American Doughboy at Sea

Violet Cooper, a young English woman, turned down a U.S. doughboy she awaited at sea and sailed home aboard the Mauretania after losing her love.

New York Violet Cooper Mauretania

Shafer Sues Roach Over Bicycle Injury in Athens

In Athens this morning the Shafer versus Roach case reached the jury. Shafer seeks 35 dollars alleging Roach’s negligent driving struck a bicycle owned by his son while parked along the curb. A quick trial followed with four witnesses and a verdict for Shafer.

Leroy R. Shafer Albert C. Roach Court of Justice W. J. Warrener Shafer Roach Athens Gabriel South John Jewell William Austin Frank Steinmeyer Dean Linscott W. H. Duckler J. M. Chapel Lee Elliott Lewis Dailey W. H. Pratt W. S. Wollett C. E Kincade

Suit between coal firms settled this morning

The Sherman Banks Coal Company and the Rice-Hocking Coal Company reached a settlement this morning ending the suit between the two coal firms.

Sherman Banks Coal Company Rice-Hocking Coal Company

Cure for a Severe Cold Helps Child in Illinois

Mrs Frank Crocker of Pana Illinois reports her five year old son Paul suffered a winter cold that settled on his lungs with terrible coughing. After trying medicines with no relief she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and the first dose helped, continuing until he was cured.

Paul Chamberlain Frank Crocker

Nelsonville Supports Harding by Narrow Margin in Primary

Nelsonville April 28 Senator Warren G Harding carried the city by 21 votes with 179 to 158 for Wood. Hiram Johnson had four votes and Hoover one. Fewer than 350 ballots were cast in this light turnout primary.

Nelsonville Warren G. Harding Harding Wood Hiram Johnson Hoover

Senate seeks floor for peace resolution and Versailles revival

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee meets to advance the peace resolution while senators from both parties begin reviving the Versailles treaty. Senator Knox plans a new five point draft repealing the war declaration restoring prewar status with Germany and seeking amity or equivalent terms. Senator Underwood aids efforts to secure a treaty agreement and press for Wilson to re submit.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Underwood Wilson Foreign Relations Committee Knox House United States Germany America

Yanks Take First Game With Swedes

Antwer p April 28 America defeated Sweden 7 to 6 in Olympic hockey. The United States advances to face Czecho Slavia to decide the runner up in the tournament.

YANKS Antwerp America United States

Minstrels Return to Headline Local Show Opening

The Seventh Way Sunday school class plans its sixth annual minstrels on Friday May 7 featuring forty boys with Baird and Hawkins as stars. Harold Wise Baker Young Carl Wilson Merrill Atkinson Ernest Algeo and Harold Graham perform alongside Dana Chase William Moser Richard Daggett Floyd Brown Arthur Howard Vercoe Murphy Robert Keenan and John Rose. An eight piece orchestra backs the acts plus a Waterloo one act piece by Conan Doyle with Walter Porter and his clowns. Chart opens at McKee's next Thursday.

Peepul Mohicans Minstrels Baird Hawkins Harold Wise Baker Young Carl Wilson Merrill Atkinson Ernest Algeo Harold Graham Sweet Dana Chase William Moser Richard Daggett Floyd Brown Arthur Howard Vercoe Murphy Robert Keenan John Rose Columbus Mr. Morgan Waterloo Conan Doyle Sir Henry Irving Corporal Brewster Jean Gist Richard Dagget Walter Porter Chart McKee

A Grateful Woman’s Story Promotes Foley Kidney Pills

A Terre Haute woman reports two years of kidney and bladder trouble improved after a few weeks with Foley Kidney Pills. She notes relief from backaches tired spells headaches and blurred vision as the pills help cleanse the blood and reduce impurities.

Robert Blair S. 20Th St Terre Haute Ind Foley

Night scavenger resigns after home shooting in Dallas yard

In Dallas Henry Campbell a night scavenger shouted I ain't no target then resigned thirty minutes after a nervous householder fired a shot at him in the back yard. The incident ends with Campbell quitting on the spot following the alarm.

Dallas Tex Henry Campbell

Athens Township Board Reappoints Teachers and Sets Nine Month Term

The Athens township board of education met to review improvements at the school building. Supt. Gaskill recommends re-employing principals J A Hines and a list of teachers with credentials required. The nine month term is set for next year and a salary schedule aligned with state standards. May 8 meeting will hire teachers and review surveys and graduation details.

the Plains Athens Township Board of Education John T. Hope J. R. Baker Harry A. Tipton August Olson William Roberta Evans Gaskill Hines J. A. Hines Edith B. Brohard Fern Syx Ohio Altho Athens

Cleveland Back Wood In Presidential Preference

Cleveland and Cuyahoga county support General Leonard Wood for president. Wood led in the 22nd district while Harding won the 20th and 21st. Preliminary totals: Wood 19,850. Harding 11,560. Johnson 1,828. Hoover 1,316. Delegates at large favored Wood or Harding by sizable margins. local hospital bond passed, subway bond failed.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Leonard Wood Warren G. Harding Wood Harding Johnson Hoover Boyd Turner Herrick Willis Galvin Daugherty

Lectures on Internationalism by J Perry Wood at Athens church

The Athens Presbyterian Church will host a second series of Friday evening lectures in May led by Hon. J Perry Wood. The talks will cover Internationalism and serve as a supplement to Judge Sayre's Americanization series for young married people in the congregation.

J. Perry Wood Athens Presbyterian Church Sayre

Physicians Fix New Fee Schedule Starting May First 1920

Ath ens physicians will charge day visits 2.50 in city and 3.50 for nil visits between 8 p m and 7 a m. Country day visits 2.50 plus 1.00 per mile. night visits 50 percent addition. Stop calls 2.50. Vaccinations 1.00 each. No office charge under 1.00. Telephone consultation charged. Minimum obstetrical fee 25.00 with extra for instruments, time, distance. Other charges rise with general price increases.

Athens

Mayor la Bauer endorses Schroe der record holder

An English imperfect fragment notes Mayor la Bauer at Mitchell Meld endorsing Major R W Schroeder Dayton, holder of the world altitude record, as having a perfect constitution.

Schroeder O. K New York H. la Bauer Mitchell Meld R. W. Schroeder Dayton

Hon J P Wood to Speak at Church Class Six Supper

Church announces a timely series for young married couples inviting them to attend the Class Six Supper at M E Church. Hon J P Wood will deliver an address and the event emphasizes appreciation for Mr Wood’s efforts and nightly attendance.

M. E J. P. Wood

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E. State Athens Co Perry Co Belmont Co W. A. Moorhead Cline Bidg Athens, O J. D. Haskins Qyociety Farel Hart Zanesville Harry Bartlett Cincinnati L. V. Brown University Terrace Baltimore, Md Albertus Cotton Dr. Cotton H. H. Townsend P. L. Johnson Atlantic City Jeffrey Manufacturing Co D. W. Bartlett Kansas City Mrs. Bartlett Newport, Ky Cline Pharmagy CO Athens, Ohio Yank Cleveland O Dalton R. A. Dalton Caloric Lash Opera House Chas. O. Pickering North Court St Steve Whase Eesan Buick Prices F. O. B Michigan Athens County Buick Co Cor Court and Carpenter Linscott Garage Chestnut ST Watkins ST
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