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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1918

Page

6

Police Officer Gore Regains Health After Indigestion Cure

Gore, a Portsmouth police officer, suffered twenty years from gas and indigestion. A friend’s tip led him to Dr. Parker’s Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation, which cured him. Dr Parker claims thirty five years of study and offers a money back guarantee. Price is one dollar at druggists.

Parker Car Gore City Police Court St Portamouth Ohio Gore Geo. B. Parker M. D Athens

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed After Years of Relief

An Athens Ohio woman, Mrs. Francis Mansfield, confirms long term kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She described back pain, swollen eyes, dizzy spells, and improved health after two boxes, with renewed praise in 1917.

Athens Francis Mansfield E. Mill St. Sava Dean Cline Doan Mansfield Foster-Milburn Co Msgrs Guffalo N. Y

Milks Emulsion Claimed To Lift Lungs For Consumptives

A Terre Haute testimonial praises Milks Emulsion as a breakthrough for advanced tuberculosis. Molly Green describes severe lung pain and collapse expectations before starting in 1906, noting weight gain, renewed appetite, and improved health. The ad promises guaranteed results with six bottles and nationwide guarantees, sold by The Cline Pharmacy Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.

Miss Green Terre Haute Molly Green Ind Milks Emulsion Co Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Internal Cure

Advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional issue best treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to spread through the blood to mucous surfaces, backed by a physician's endorsement and claims of tonic and purifier ingredients. The notice invites free sample details and is signed by J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo

Sugar Creek School Hosts Delightful Christmas Party

Miss Anastasia Collins presented a fine program at Sugar Creek School Friday night a real Christmas party delighted patrons and guests. Guessing contests enlivened the evening and refreshments were served. District Supt. Vernon and Mrs. Vernon attended. Supt. Root absent due to illness. Jas Collins received universal praise for good work.

Anastasia Collins Sugar Creek Vernon Root Jas Collins

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column Excerpt

A 1920s advice column offers guidance on blended families paternal rights and visitation with the note writer Brown Eyes. It counsels letting the first husband see two children while respecting the current husband and suggests modest gifts if visits occur. Other letters cover party etiquette for a shy sixteen-year-old and jealousy issues about attending a friend’s engagement party.

Christmas Gift Dilemma Not In the Army

A missive to Mrs Thompson asks for a suitable Christmas present for a boy friend who is not in the army. Christine notes a girl should not give such a gift unless certain conditions are met.

Mrs. Thompson Christine

Civil Service Plans Rehire for Dismissed War Workers

Washington plans to assist thousands of civilian war workers facing dismissal by placing them on re employment registers for a year. The Civil Service Commission, by executive order, will coordinate with the Labor Department to find suitable private employment when government positions are exhausted, honoring efficiency and prior service.

Washington United States Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission Department of Labor

Pittsburg Live Stock Market Brief

Pittsburg market shows unchanged trend with light receipts of sheep and lambs. Primes wether prices range from 9.00 to 9.25, lambs from 10.00 to 10.50, indicating a steady retail and wholesale demand.

Pittsburg

Stocklein Appeals in Common Pleas Over $55 Suit

J. W. Stocklein of Glouster filed an appeal in Common Pleas Court today in a suit for 55.47 dollars for an account against John Linda.

J. W. Stocklein Glouster Common Pleas Court John Linda

European motor boat with blade outer casing tops 30 mph

A European built motor boat powered by a revolving outer casing with blades reached a speed of 30 miles per hour.

Europe

Christmas Services at Chillircigues Presbyterian Church

The pastor will preach at both services and hymns will feature Christmas music. A meeting of young people is scheduled for six o clock and the Sabbath School at nine. An offering for Armenian Syrian and Persian relief will be taken in the Sabbath School.

Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force at Masonic Temple

Sunday service 11:00 A M with subject Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force Golden Text Isaiah 43 18 Isaiah 43 18 Thus saith the Lord that created the heavens God himself that formed the earth and made it he hath established it he created it not in vain he formed it to be inhabited I am the Lord and there is none else. Sunday school 9:45 A M Wednesday meeting 7 20 P M The public is always welcome.

Masonic Temple

First Methodist Church Invites to Sunday Services

Pastor C Lloyd Strecker leads Sunday School at 9 with Judge Worstell as superintendent and Prof Copeland teaching. Morning worship at 7 30 features The Divine Incarnation. Epworth League meets 2 30 and 6 with Peace on Earth. Christmas program planned. Evening service at 7 features The Gift That Never Will Be Forgotten. All welcome.

C. Lloyd Strecker L. G. Worstell C. M. Copeland Divine Incarnation Epworth League First Methodist Church

Timons to Lead Thursday Evening Sermon Meeting

The Hocking Street church invites all to Sunday services with Pastor B F Timons at 9:00 and 10:00 a m. A Prayer and Praise Service follows at 6:30 p m. Thursday features a preaching service at 6:30 led by Misa Neva Wilson of Huntsville Ohio.

Hocking Street B. F. Timons Misa Neva Wilson Huntsville Ohio

Bowden Away Sunday Services Led by District Superintendent

Pastor R. G. Bowden is away this Sunday. Sunday school at 9, class at 10, Epworth League at 6, and evening service at 7 led by District Superintendent F. M. Evans. A cordial welcome to all.

R. G. Bowden Epworth League F. M. Evans

Episcopal Services at Church of the Good Shepherd

Episcopal Church holds services Sunday at 10 45 with Rev Levering of Delaware delivering the sermon at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Episcopal Church Church of the Good Shepherd Levering Delaware

Permits to Wed in Nelsonville and Gloucester Areas

Permits issued for Raymond Lent 19 miner and Forest Bruce 17 domestic of Nelsonville to wed, with Rev Brillhart officiating. Also Daniel Hogue 20 miner and Gertrude McKee 19 of Gloucester to marry, and Hershel Bexfield 34? miner and Mrs Morence Williams 37 of Nelsonville to marry.

Raymond Lent Miner Forest Bruce Nelsonville Rev Brillhart Daniel Hogue Gertrude McKee Glouster Hershel Bexfield Mrs. Morence Williams

Holiday Program For Class Six Planned

For the next two Sundays Class Six will have special teachers. Tomorrow morning Prof. W. H. Cooper of the university will teach the Christmas lesson, and on the following Sunday Frank R. Speck Y M A secretary at the university will teach. Both are well known and expected to draw good attendance.

W. H. Cooper Frank R. Speck

Inventor Patents Single Listener Telegraph Telephone Receiver

An inventor secures a patent for a combined telegraph and telephone receiver designed to permit only one person to hear an incoming message. The device aims to prevent others from overhearing while the receiver remains functional for the intended recipient.

Seasonal coat pattern for children ages 4 to 12

Describes a coat pattern in plush, pile fabrics, broadcloth, velvet, and other materials with a matching cap option. Five sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 years. Yardage 2 1/2 yards 44 inch for the coat and 1/2 yard 27 inch for the cap. Mail pattern illustration on receipt of 10 cents.

Amesville and surrounding notes recorded last week

An eastbound airplane passed over Amesville last Tuesday. Mrs. Weber attended the Columbus O E S grand chapter session. Dr. Snow of Athens treated a valuable horse owned by T. M. Fleming that died after tetanus set in. D S Tolson found his son Harold ill with flu in Cleveland but improved. Ervin James, after flu in Cleveland, returned toward home but grew seriously ill at his grandfather John James's home in Athens. Mines were idle Wednesday as engine hunting delayed water tank at Palos.

J. Kk. Weber Columbus Dr. Snow Athens T. M. Fleming S. Tolson Cleveland Harold Ervin James Johu James

Bedtime Earlier Benefits Children Before Guests Arrive

Children should be put to bed early in the evening before guests arrive. It improves well being and frees parents to focus on hosting.

Etiquette column invites letters to Miss Reilly

Miss Reilly will answer in this column all questions on etiquette addressed to her in care of this paper. If a personal reply is desired enclose a three cent stamp.

Ruth Seated Etiquette in Street Cars Declines

Gentlemanly offers of seats to ladies in street cars are fading as women gain independence in business and as some women accept seats without thanks, reflecting changing social norms.

Ruth

Proper etiquette for national song still debated

A teacher notes The Star Spangled Banner is the national song and urges standing during its play. She adds it may be optional for America but observes many public places still require it.

America

Jennings Co to install a new engine on switch soon

Morning report notes delays will end as Jennings Co plans another engine on the switch in the near future. Rev Warrener of Athens travels to Sharpsburg due to illness in Mrs Gilchrist’s family. disease cases appear to taper if no new outbreaks occur. Local births and orchard notes add to village updates this week.

Jennings Co W. J. Warrener Athens Sharpsburg John Gilchrist Elton Duton George J. Linscott Harley McCune Moline Seth Balderson F. H. Gifford T. W. Keirns Columbus George Brown Sand Rock

England clock strikes Angelus at appointed hours

A clock built in England rings the Angelus at the set hours and pauses for the appropriate responses, echoing the traditional devotion.

England Angelus

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