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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
8
The notice states that through Monday August 9, every purchaser of a 50 cent bottle of Thurber's Quick Relief will receive a full sized Thurber and Yeo's Herb Wonder, a stomach liver and kidney remedy, as a bonus.
Real estate transfer notices show Ralph E. Dinsmore transferring lot 1124 to Frida Dinsmoor and Nellie S. Wheaton transferring to W. P. Wyatt for $1. Transfers in Lodi and York townships list multiple minor parcels and names including Melissa Sioane Zelda Smith Lilie Douglas superintendent, Esther Clark F Bardin, Chas W. McDaniel Edward Helt Olivia Stalling Lillie Green Clarence Bennet Frank L. Wolte with values largely nominal.
Dr William J Scott a Syracuse physician marries Lucy J Prince of Portland Wednesday forenoon at Simpson M E Church parsonage in Mercy Bend. Hemlock Grange picnic planned August 14 at Hoskins grove with Judge C E Peoples and County Farm Agent among speakers. Mrs Gottlieb Bentz, 74, dies at home in the first ward after old age. funeral at Bethany M E Church this forenoon.
About twenty five children helped Edith May Brown mark her fifth birthday at her parents home on Spring avenue. The small party followed the usual cheerful format with guests leaving many happy hearts.
Dan Stewart of the Second ward was taken to Holzier hospital in Gallipolis for treatment. He was accompanied by Mrs. Stewart. Stewart has endured stomach troubles for several months and has been confined to his home for two to three weeks.
Miss Clara Young leaves for Cambridge after months with grandmother Mrs Barbara Kaspar. Althea Custer returns to Mason Ohio after visiting Miss Gertrude Stowe and friends. Thelma Keefer goes to Akron for employment. Local residents attend Harding meeting and Cedar Point trip. Several families visit Marion and New Brighton. Mrs Charlies Brooka attends Mrs L M Peoples funeral. Dr Stork welcomes a new son. Edna Roush hosts a children’s picnic in Upper Dutchtown. Cathern Guth is in Cincinnati for Margaret Powers wedding Aug 4.
An old ad text touts Tiz foot soak to ease burning aching feet and bunions. It claims instant comfort after bathing and urges buying Tiz at drug or department stores for quick, lasting relief from swelling and pain.
Meigs County chautauqua attendance breaks records with Hadley Concert Company and Dr C A Tindsey opening to overflow. Showsters include Make em Smile Herbert L Cope Rodeheaver Co Alice Shrode and Davis the Magician. Domestic Science lectures by Amy L Moorehouse draw many women daily. Competitive Day set for Monday August 9 with many entries.
Meigs County kicks off its fifty ninth annual Teachers Institute with talks by Hon. F. B. Pearson and Prof. J. L. Clifton. E. Warner and Vernon M. Reigel expected. Florence Ford to lead music. Eighth grade diplomas on Aug. 12. commencement at the opera house at 1 PM.
James McDale of Middleport appeared before Squire Stephen Martin Wednesday in answer to a warrant sworn by his wife charging non support. Justice Martin set a nominal bond of 200 dollars and a further hearing was scheduled for today as the case is investigated.
Wrightown households shared visits with relatives including Mr and Mrs Russell Talbet t athesterhill, Mr and Mrs Herbert Ball and children, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Beard with daughter Effie Ernestine. Cousins and in laws from Seeadienaut Creens Run and Athens attended. A granddaughter was born to Verl Phillips and Arza Ball. Attendees at George Hazen’s funeral traveled from Sayre, Crookshire, Trimbome, Somerset, and Athens.
Budding season finds Salem farmers stacking hay as Clarence Burt and two others, including a local farmer's mother, work through the afternoon harvesting forage.
Mrs. Evan Burt drove to Mill field recently. Mr and Mrs Will Harvey visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Boyles of New Marshfield. Miss Mary Burt of Athens visited her brother Burt and family Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Six and two children visited his brother at Chauncey Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Burt hosted Sunday guests including daughter Mary of Athens, Mr and Mrs Mike Goulik and four children of Spice Lick, Mrs William Malone and four.
An advertisement touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as cleansing the blood, purifying the system, and soothing the stomach and kidneys. It promises lifelong use after a single try and notes availability at druggists and grocers.
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