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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1919

Page

5

Social News Briefs Highlight Local Travel Visits

Mr. T Craig returned home from a New York City business trip. Mrs. Charlie Whaley and Mrs. E. J. Michael visited John Figley’s near Fisher. Mrs. Lloyd Wadley and her son John of Columbus arrived to stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sheldon at 11 Franklin Avenue. Mr. P. G. Moler returned from a business trip to Huntington and other West Virginia and Kentucky points. Mr. Sam Sommer leaves tonight for Philadelphia for a business engagement.

Mr. T Craig New York City Charlie Whaley E. J. Michael John Figley Fisher Lloyd Wadley John of Columbus C. C. Sheldon Franklin Avenue P. G. Moler Huntington West Virginia Kentucky

Funeral of Abe Selig Retired Athens Businessman

Elizabeth Cochran travels to Buffalo for holiday visit with relatives T L Sehrantz Mr and Mrs Charles Secoy return to Lancaster after staying with Mrs A B Oxley Richland Ave Lucile Allenmang and daughter Jean visit with H G Jefferson in Bloomingburg Dr Alston Ellis attends Columbus conference with board of trustees presidents of five state institutions On Saturday Ellis attends Schoolmaster's club of Cincinnati program as speaker

Elizabeth Cochran Buffalo, N. Y T. L. Sehrantz Charles Secoy Lancaster A. B. Oxley Richland Avenue Lucile Allenmang Jean Bloomingburg H. G. Jefferson Alston Ellis Columbus Board of Trustees Ellis Schoolmaster’s Club of Cincinnati

Mrs Anna Cornell Heads to Los Angeles for Winter Visit

Mrs Anna Cornell and her family depart from 205 East State street with her daughter Mrs J L Lockridge. They travel to Los Angeles California to spend the winter with Mrs Cornell's daughter Mrs H H Mills and family in Brownsville, Pa.

Anna Cornell East State Street Los Angeles Calif J. L. Lockridge Brownsville, Pa

Toledo Woman Summoned Home by Sister’s Illness

Mrs Alfred Shook of Toledo visiting friends in Athens was recalled due to the sudden illness of her sister Mrs James Ogle who underwent a surgical operation in Athens Wednesday. She recovered nicely, word received here today states.

Alfred Shook Toledo Athens James Ogle

Syrup of Figs Ad Card Urges California Label Praise

An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It claims the product cures stomach and bowel issues and stresses that recognizing the California label guarantees safety. The copy emphasizes a fruity taste and motherly reassurance.

California

Athens travelers depart for Florida winter trip by rail

Mr. and Mrs. J. Halliday Cline Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Fouteb Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Wolfe and son Siecy leave Athens today for a Florida winter sojourn. They will ride the train to Jacksonville Ila where new automatics have been shipped and then drive to Ft. Lauderdale, their destination.

Athens Florida J. Halliday Cline Fouteb Arthur A. Wolfe Siecy Jacksonville Ila Ft. Lauderdale

Miss Clara Coke Hosts Seventh Birthday Party

Surprise party for Miss Clara Coke gathered at Miss Jen Judd’s home to celebrate her seventh birthday. Ruth Porter entertained with humor, music and dancing followed by refreshments in a dining room decorated for the occasion. Guests included Ruth Porter, Ruth Cross, Sfeten Border, Bessie Howard, Mary Blazier, Pauline Shimpf, Grace Fulton, Beatrice Rose, and the guest of honor.

Clara Coke Jen Judd Coke Ruth Porter Ruth Cross Sfeten Border Bessie Howard Mary Blazier Pauline Shimpf Grace Fulton Beatrice Rose

Membership Drive to Start The Lillie Class

The Lillie Class of the Christian church held its regular monthly session to plan a membership drive. Members discussed goals, upcoming activities, and ways to recruit new attendees for the church community.

Lillie The Christian Church

Priscilla Club Hosts Dinner at Horn Home

Last night in the church basement the Priscilla Club and Johns gathered at 12 Sunny Side Drive to dine sociably. Miss Wyckoff announced a girls membership drive starting Sunday with all members urged to attend. Thirty four attendees enjoyed turkey, readings by Angella Woods, and musical duets by Elizabeth and Robert Horn amid playful games.

Miss Wyckoff Priscillas Johns C. H. Horn Sunnyside Drive Priscilla Club New England

Barberton Bride Weds Mineral Bridegroom in M. E. Parsonage

Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, Ralph Pike of Barberton and Anna Sams of Mineral were married at the M. E. parsonage with Rev. Dr. C. L. Strecker officiating. The bride was accompanied by her sisters Minnie Shingle and Laura Allgood. The couple will visit Pike's parents in City, Michigan before settling in Barberton where Pike works in a chemical factory.

Ralph Pike Barberton Anna Sams Mineral M. E. Parsonage C. L. Strecker Oride Minnie Shingle Laura Allgood Athens Pike Vay City Michigan

Woman Praises Mayr's Remedy After Six Years

A woman reports six years of suffering ending after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She says bloating and stomach pain disappeared and she can eat freely. She claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. The ad notes a money back guarantee and McKee Drug Co. involvement.

Mayr McKee Drug Co

Duffee’s Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Relief

Duffee's Cough Syrup is presented as a scientific remedy with 35 years of experience, used in thousands of homes for cold symptoms and claiming rapid relief. When paired with Duffee's Fifty-Fifty Tonic Laxative, it allegedly breaks up severe colds and relieves aggravated coughs. Available from druggists or grocers in 25¢ and 60¢ bottles.

Duffee

Woman's League Party Seeks Help for Christmas Charity

Mothers invited to renew their youth at a gymnasium event from 2 to 5 PM Saturday afternoon. A balcony seat is offered for those who wish to watch the program and a mite box will collect funds to aid poor children of the town.

Woman’s League

Nerv-Worth endorsement boosts energy for housework

A reader testimonial from Sarah Croston of Zanesville praises Nerv-Worth after three months of use. She reports improved sleep digestion appetite and energy for housework. Mentioned are McKee's Drug Store in Athens and Nelsonville agents Hickman Gem Pharmacies.

Sarah Croston Weat Main St Zanesville

Dr Carter's K and B Tea Great Tonic Laxative

Dr Carter's K and B Tea promotes bowel regularity and digestion with a gentle vegetable formula. It claims to improve liver activity stomach strength and overall energy for the whole family.

Dr. Carter

Bernard D Adams to lecture on Central China customs

Bernard D Adams will lecture at Calvary Baptist church Sunday evening on the customs of Central China natives. Curios from that region will be shown. Adams, son of a missionary, spent twelve years in Hankow and holds firsthand knowledge. No admission charge and the public is invited.

Bernard D. Adams Central China Calvary Baptist Church Mr. Adams Hankow

Local residents visit kin and plan moves to Zanesville

W H Stahl of Zanesville joined relatives in the city on Thursday and Friday. He and family recently moved from Trimbie and may settle permanently in Zanesville. Albert Davis and William Kay visited Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Isaac Mohler and daughter returned to Zanesville after visiting Mrs Mohler's parents and Mrs Ernest Murray. George Morris returned to Barb erton after a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs John Morris.

W. H. Stahl Zanesville Mr. Stahl Trimbie Albert Davis William Kay Baltimore Mohler Ernest Murray George Morris Barberton Mrs John Morris

Miners' Meeting Scheduled at Pittsburg No 10

A miners meeting is set for December 15 at 10 a m at Pittsburg No 10. J L West serves as secretary and Mike Sweeney as president of the organizing body.

Pittsburg No. 10 J. L. West Mike Sweeney

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