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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
5
Akron lawyer Mr Sanford Bundy visits Athens while local residents announce trips and gatherings. Families return from Buckeye Lake and motor tours to Niagara Falls. Girl Scout troops meet for elections and social events.
The Social Literary Club honored Mrs W E McVey with an indoor picnic at Mrs W E Moler’s home before the upcoming move to Chicago. Guests included Mrs Garrett and Mrs R L Morton. Mr and Mrs McVey and children will depart later this week for their new residence in Chicago. Cincinnati Produce reports steady eggs and assorted poultry prices with details for fresh gathered extra firsts to seconds and various weights.
Entries for the Athens county fair include trotting pacing and running races. Six runners are Silvery Five Stars Dr. Pitts Sunflower Mayor Craig and Black Coffee with jockeys Elliott Hoaglan O Lary Johnson Myers and Grady. A 2 30 trot lists Happy Roberts Mary Reed Vanity Fair and Ashwood. Bennie Buck Lewis of Marietta Kaiser of Athens and John Arnold of Clarksburg drive. A 2 16 pace includes Pleasant Jim Starkey Blue Rock and Price R. with drivers Peters Wagner Croy and Haynes. Purses: running races 150 pacing trotting 300.
Mrs. Josie Thompson of Eagle Building Portsmouth reports relief from constipation kidney and liver trouble and gas pains after using Trutona for a few days. She says back pain subsides better sleep a steadier appetite and recommends the medicine. Trutona is being introduced at The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
A Piqua, Ohio farmer reports his nine year old daughter with chronic stomach and bowel trouble improving after using Nerv Worth. He says she gained weight and shows more cheerfulness and hope for recovery. The ad promises a dollar back at McKee's Drug Store if Nerv Worth does not benefit the child. Hickmans Pharmacy sells Nerv Worth at Nelsonville.
A well known B and O railroad division operator credits Dr Parker's Treatment for indigestion and constipation with saving his life. He describes years of misery and failed medical visits before trying the treatment, says it relieved him permanently, and authorizes pharmacists to refund a dollar if it fails. Sold at Cline's Pharmacy Co. Geo Parker M D Athens Ohio.
Perry Schad of Flint met Olson at the University gym in a Monday wrestling bout. Olson used superior speed and endurance to win in two falls, after a grueling fifty minute first round and a second rapid finish. The match featured heavy leg work, intense holds, and Olson's late energy surge.
In a crowded gym Schad used a body and double leg hold to topple Olson four times. Schad praised speed and science but admitted lacking strength to throw Olson. He plans to train Sam Deckard for a potential future match and challenged Olson to face him when Deckard is ready. Pope won the preliminary from Wiseman in a sharp amateur bout.
Local records note routine business and signed bills. Mrs. John Cross on West Union street injured her right foot when a rusty nail penetrated through her shoe while caring for chickens. sister Mrs. W. W. Kelly from Nelsonville arrived to assist. A hospital train passed through Athens at 9 45 AM en route to Colorado. observers said illness, not wounds, affected the men. The second train, eleven coaches, carried casuals to Camp Sherman, stopping at 12 45 PM. No troopers were reported for Monday.
Local post office reports few orders for government surplus army foods to date and notes tomorrow as the last day to receive such orders. A new price list and postage cost information are on file at the post office for interested individuals.
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