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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
3
Advert tells of Vita Mon tablets supplying vitamins A B C in a convenient dose. Claims aid digestion skin clarity and energy, reduces indigestion and constipation, and improves complexion. Guaranteed satisfaction or trial price refunded. available at Cline's Pharmacy.
Leotha Green and Charles Corbin were married Thursday at 2:30 pm in Nelsonville at the First Presbyterian manse with Rev. A Y Wilcox officiating. The couple will reside in Huntington West Virginia where Corbin takes a shop instructor and physical director post and Mrs. Corbin plans a music studio.
A special communication of Philadorian Lodge is set for next Monday at 3 30 in the afternoon. The Master Mason Degree will be conferred on a class of candidates. A supper will follow at 6 o'clock and a large attendance is desired. Harry Hickman, W M.
All members are urged to take their coffee labels to Washburn and Gibson's Bakery at once so the August quota can be sent.
The Eagles plan a special Sunday session at 380 to discuss union business. Weekend visitors include Evelyn Siddle and Catherine Kemper at Lancaster camp grounds, Gates Trout and son William of Marietta with Ed and Mary Crouse, A. L. Pritchard and daughter Mary back from South Point Ohio, John Wood family on Lakeside outing, E J Kessinger family from East ern Ohio, and Dayton residents Mr and Mrs John Shiedenhelm visiting L. J. Eberle.
Miss Freda Smith is back home after visiting relatives in New Philadelphia Ohio and Wheeling West Virginia.
Ephriam Stratton and family extend gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown during their recent bereavement.
Miss Mary Bell Lewis became Mrs Martin Nutter at her home in Buchtel on Wednesday at 8 PM. The ceremony was conducted by Rev A Corwin and followed by a two course wedding supper. Guests presented many valuable gifts and offered best wishes for a happy married life.
Mrs. William Mills and her children are spending a week at Lakeside, enjoying leisure time by the water and renewing family ties in a peaceful getaway.
Mrs L A Whitmore delighted the Methodist church Sunday class with a Thursday lawn party. Japanese lanterns hung over the lawn creating light and color as dames Will Lax Henry Lancaster Harry Galvin Alex Nelson Chas Green Stella Jewett James Guy Anna Newman and Miss Kate Newman enjoyed late refreshments and the evening.
The missionary society asks all Presbyterian Church ladies with August birthdays to call Mrs. N. Hill this Saturday morning to join a birthday outreach effort.
Mrs L A Whitmore entertained a charming garden party Thursday afternoon on her spacious lawn and gardens. Guests mingled in summery gowns as Misses Helen Jackson Ellen Davis and Vivian Mae Grady led reception duties. Delighted attendees enjoyed dainty refreshments and a floral setting of roses and gladiolas with favors awarded in a story telling contest.
F. Larson formerly of Hot Springs Arkansas has purchased an interest in the White store at Coolville. He toured to Arkansas last year, reporting poor road conditions there. He left Hot Springs on a Monday and reached Cincinnati on a Saturday.
The Soviet government forms a commission to consider restoring patent rights and future protections after all rights under old patent laws were annulled by decree in 1919.
Early August morning reports a well attended Homecoming in Sharpsburg despite rain. Visitors from Westerville Stoutsville and Stockport praised talks by Prof A D Selby Rev EB Harris and a reading by J H Harris's son. Community built a permanent stage house for church belongings and a long table did the honors.
Isaac Brown Johnson born June 3 1857 in Trimble township Athens county died August 14 at age 64 years 2 months 11 days after being found resting peacefully. He leaves brother Eugene Carl sister Mrs Martha Oxley three nephews four nieces and many friends. He served as township trustee and was regarded as an honest upright citizen.
The family thanks neighbors and friends who assisted during the sorrowful death of Isaac B. Johnsen our uncle and brother and expresses gratitude for support.
Albany Thomas Sanders, long time Ohio River pilot, died suddenly last night at his daughter Mrs. Frank Bolton’s home at age 83. He had lived with her ten years, previously in Pomeroy, and is survived by a son Joseph Sanders in Pittsburgh. Funeral plans not yet announced.
The Rome Grange will meet tomorrow, August 20, at the Odd Fellows Hall in Stewart. Master Carl W. Hayes urges a large attendance for important business including conferring second and third degrees, voting on membership applications, and arranging orders for fertilizer and salt.
A farmer named KK B Snively of West Fecamngton reports relief from sleeplessness after using Nerv Worth. The ad claims Nerv Worth strengthens nerve force for restful sleep, digestion, and overall tone, with a money back guarantee and a trial bottle offered at $1.00 by McKee Drug Co.
Fred Nabor of Wabash College led the Flumenvise Club to six firsts in the federal district inter club meet. He set national records in shot put and javelin and also won the 100 meters high hurdles pole vault and the event. Nabor, employed by Standard Oil, drew Brazilian admiration for his scholarship as well as athletics. The Flumenvnse Club opened a premier South American athletic home near Santos.
In the By-the-Way column the Athens Messenger notes a small compliment for Connett’s community but points out the church roof is only one third finished and the paint is still needed. Three nonmembers have done free work. residents urged to help complete the roof promptly.
Edward Teeman aged 20 from Lorain was fatally shot on Steve Thapo’s farm near Elyria after Thapo accused him of stealing melons. Police reported the shooting occurred early today and the motive cited was melon theft.
News from Vancouver B C dated August 19 reports a surge in whale meat exports to Germany. The meat is said to be used in hamburger production with some preference over other ingredients. The latest shipment aboard the Noor derijk has departed with another due soon.
A quirky prompt claims soaking a diamond ring in Blue Devil cleaner will remove dirt, referencing a date 8 15 16. The claim appears as a casual promotional or cautionary remark with no verifiable authority or instruction.
William Arlie Morris infant son of Mr and Mrs Arlie Morris 3833 West State street died this morning at 2. Burial is set for Saturday at 10 in West State street cemetery.
Jesse Thompson 49, employed at Athens State Hospital, died Thursday afternoon of typhoid fever at the institution. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM at the home of his niece Mrs. L M Murphy 100 Mill Street, with burial in West State Street Cemetery. He left Detroit six months ago to reside in Athens. He is survived by his widow two brothers John D and George M Thompson of Detroit and sister Mrs J P Burke.
The Nation assistant editor Lewis Gannett says peasants back land ownership would accept a czar, Lenin and Trotsky appear too conservative for communist elements, and Russia trends toward state socialism with peasant indifference as land remains pivotal. He predicts Russia could be economically viable in ten years if no crisis arises and compares meetings to a YMCA convention.
A note on cattle feeding explains last winter cows fed corn and oats lacked a balanced ration and will thin on grass, yielding poorly. Special Dairy Molasses Feed is touted as a balanced grain ration that will increase milk flow and restore condition. Sold by F. J. Beasley Milling Co. Athens Beegle Bros. Pomeroy Coe Bros. Albany Coolville Mill Co. Coolville Ohio.
A judge questioned Louis Lew Lowitz after he was stabbed in a craps game. Lowitz insisted he was at work at the time. The New York Bible Society publishes six works for the blind.
Syracuse dispatch notes candidate "X, Y, Z, of Texas" who admits a bowlegged gait as he joins others after Audrey Munson, famed model, said she desires a physically perfect man. He is the latest entrant in her search for a partner.
In Canaanville on August 14 a nine pound daughter named June Meredith was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Burehfield. Mrs. Burehfield was formerly Miss Pleasant Davis.
General Samuel T. Ansell, accused by a congressional committee of conspiring in the Bergdoll escape, launched a bitter attack on the lawmakers who authored the report detailing the charges.
An advertisement extolls thrift and financial security urging readers to place funds with The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co in the Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, for safe, conservative home loans. It stresses money as a key factor in happiness and suggests this institution offers dependable deposits and loans.
Fragment from a royal breakfast note mentions boiled haddock and fruit at King George's table with a glass of unspecified drink.
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