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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
3
Fremont Ohio resident Mrs M Godden reports passing the midlife changes at age forty six with heat flashes nervousness and fatigue. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised as the best remedy restoring normal conditions and easing symptoms.
A claim by the discoverer of Bio-feren states that frail nervous women can rapidly improve to a vigorous healthy body with sparkling eyes and health colored cheeks in two weeks. The assertion emphasizes swift physical improvement through the product.
An advertisement touts Bio-seven as a free-cost health booster for women in a big city, claiming two weeks of use will yield doubled vitality and attractiveness. It details a seven day plan of two tablets after meals and one at night, with a money-back guarantee if claims aren’t met. The note lists ingredients and cautions physicians about the formula.
Mr. Henry George and family visited Chester Hill relatives last week. Numerous guests visited Stewart residents including the Boleses of Nelsonville, Harvey Copeland from Lancaster, and Virgil Gist from Columbus. Visits to Athens Logan Parkersburg Chillicothe Dayton and Trimble noted. hospital conditions in Logan referenced. various trips and family gatherings described.
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Mr and Mrs G C Sickels Mineral announce the safe arrival of their son George Sickels Jr overseas. Mr and Mrs Joe Garlinger Circle Mill report the birth of their son Ered overseas. Relatives hear of James B Dickinson born Ashland Kentucky. Dr and Mrs T J Dillinger go to Columbus for a family reunion. John F E Mourne arrives from Denver to visit Mary Mourne and family. Elmer Goodwin and Olen visit with John Goodwin family. Margaret Sullivan leaves for Columbus then Hamilton to teach English.
Miss Flora Lostro of Cincinnati visits at the home of her brother J. R. Lostro. Mrs. Charles Lostro, who had been visiting in Cincinnati, returned with her sister-in-law.
Akron resident Milton Russell is visiting Mconnelsville with his mother Mrs J W Spencer. He will return to Athens Thursday and will stay with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Roy Sunrey.
Mrs. R. C. Hastings and daughter Mildred of Columbus visit the home of Mayor and Mrs. B. H. Woodworth and Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Ellis. Elizabeth Woodworth, who had been visiting in Columbus, returns home with her aunt.
Mrs Opal Brake and daughters Audry and Thelma of Columbus left after visiting Mrs Emma Monroe and Mr and Mrs Robert Byrne of The Garden. Mr and Mrs Edward Riley of Nelsonville with Dr and Mrs Hill plan a two week motor tour of Ohio and Michigan visiting Columbus Toledo Cleveland and Detroit. A J Laverty of Wellston and son Lieut James A Laverty visit Athens. James earned a commission at Camp Gordon Georgia last week and previously served in Co L 7th Ohio and 186 Field Artillery.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Wheatley marked their sixtieth anniversary with a party at 1251 Eastwood Avenue. Relatives from Athens Hopewell Columbus Ashland and Cleveland attended including children Henry Link P C Zilles Rose Wright Dan DeLay and Thomas Wheatley Jr with Wheatley Link serving as honored guest from Fort Sheridan Illinois.
Mrs Mary Orr and daughter Miss Mery plan to stay in Mario for the school year while Dr Orr remains in France. Townsend family relocates to Athens, purchasing Maple Wood property. Will Heston family attend Heston reunion in Zanesville then visit Prof Frank Heston in Homer. Reed and family motor east to Buffalo camped on Charles Green farm. McCune prefers feather bed. Garnett Linscott visits Lucy Mor of Cutler. Frank Wyatt of Salina Kansas visits locals.
The Buckeye Building and Loan Company at 5 Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street, Columbus Ohio urges residents to save and buy Liberty Bonds War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps to support the country's war effort. Assets total 14 800 000 dollars.
Wednesday by Mr and Mrs Wm Wyatt of Athens at Mr Charles Wyatt s home. Rev McNall and family returned from a two week visit with relatives in Coldwater and Michigan. A gang of thieving gypsies claimed to be Indians stole from counters and the barber s till. Cards from recent candidates for office provide bulletin material for The Messenger s war updates. Clyde Gibson writes of hot weather and hopes to see old Company L comrades. a Scotland trip may follow service.
The local draft board reviews a letter from the U S Department of Labor urging cooperation with War Department to locate declarants under the 1918 naturalization act. registrants claiming alienage may be reclassified if declarations of intention to naturalize are filed or already filed. investigators will verify and correct records.
The Red Cross war fund drive in Valparaiso and Chilean coast towns ended July 6 reporting total contributions of 118000 dollars. The districts contain fewer than 200 American residents.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts will deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Senator Jacob H. Gallinger in Concord New Hampshire. Services are set for First Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 p m.
In Chicago the Salvation Army announced that its coffee and doughnuts campaign raised $417,000. The event drew attention to the charity’s fundraising efforts in the city.
In Nelsonville York township young men who have reached twenty one since June 6 must register in the City Building. A prior statement did not specify the city location for registration.
London August 21 a deadlock in the conductorette strike continues. A small number of women conductors have quit but traffic remains steady. About 17 900 to 18 000 conductorettes are idle.
Michigan reports a sharp rise in female factory employment, with the number more than doubling over the last year, signaling a notable shift in labor participation and industrial workforce demographics.
Coolville O Aug 21 The Coolville Camp Meeting begins Aug 22 with one of the strongest programs in association history The first day features Rev Emmet H Curtis of Marette addressing The Brewers Challenge Accepted Gov Cox will speak and Rev John Bailey preaches His initial sermon Other days highlight Ex Governor Frank B Willis Foreign Missionary Day and Home Missionary Day with daily prayer and preaching The musical director Prof Bailey seeks volunteers for a large chorus and Miss Grace Linton leads daily children services
The Ladies Aid Society will host an ice cream social at Broadwell near Saturday evening to raise funds for the church. All are welcome to attend and support the event.
Mrs. Mary Hedfelt learns of her son Fred’s overseas posting. Wrestler Eber F. Skinner is entered in Battle Creek welterweight tournament August 28 29 30 and will travel next Monday. Glouster and Carbondale to play Sunday 2:30 p.m. Labor Day sees Glouster vs Millfield. Mines idle due to car shortage. rail cooperation urged. Deputy Caldwell fires at Anti Hoisko after interference. Hoisko bound over to grand jury on $500 bond. Opera House features Railroad Raiders and Sea Master tonight at same price.
Local businesses in Athens will close Thursday and Friday afternoons this week due to the County Fair. The practice follows Thursday half days and extends to Friday as the fair’s last day ends.
The Knowlton family and relatives announce the ninth annual reunion at Airline Grove on September 1 1918. Organizers expect this year to be the biggest and best gathering yet.
James Abel Henry born April 21 1839 in Berm Township Athens County Ohio died August 10 1918 Amenville Ohio aged 78 years 3 months 19 days last of six children of Robert and Lavina Henry grandson of John Henry and Capt Benjamin Brown he married Mary Ann Green October 21 1868 in Watertown Ohio and had one daughter Vinnie Howard of Ainesville He spent life on family farms paralytic illness for eight years five months bedridden. He remained a cheerful natured man respected by all and an loving husband and father.
The Ohio War Board and Food Administration urge strict ice conservation amid shortages. Commercial users should buy in bulk and cut waste, while households must avoid extravagant use to preserve food and comfort during hot weather.
A dated advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier for rheumatism and claims liniments fail. It urges cleansing the blood of germs to remove pain and disease traces. Readers are invited to obtain a bottle and seek free oral medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
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