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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

3

Tanlac sales soar as million-bottle milestone nears

The Tanlac line reports sales near 20 million bottles in six years with projections to hit 30 million next year. Officials tout it as the world’s top proprietary medicine with widespread endorsement from major drug firms and countless buyers who renew and recommend it. Local outlets are listed in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal. Revival events follow with prayer services and a Friday evening program at the church.

Tanlac Key West Florida Canada United States America Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville W. Gibson Buchtel Allison K. Walker Federal J. W. Wilson

French light car uses air propeller linked to motorcycle engine

A minimal French autocar combines an ultra light chassis with a propeller driven by a motorcycle engine. The setup appears to blend aviation propulsion with road car design, showcasing early experimental propulsion concepts.

France

Chamber of Commerce to Elect Officers at Y M C A Meeting

Nelsonville notices: chamber of commerce annual meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the Y M C A rooms for officer elections and reports to be carried to January 6. Nominated are Dr C K Welch for president Prof Walter Wolf for vice president J S Pritchard for treasurer and directors John C Biard George E Johnson and Dr W S Rhodes with 16 signatures needed for further nominations. Auto and truck tags available at the Y office 8 30 to 4 30 daily.

Logan Independents Meet Y All Star In Tonight's Basketball Game

The Logan Independents face the Y all star team in a 7 15 PM basketball game at the Y. A local volleyball squad from the business men class travels to Athens Thursday to take on the Athens business men after two wins apiece last season on their home floors.

Logan Independents Business Meng Athens

Scott Collins Visits Sharronville for Holidays

Scott Collins of Sharronville spent the holidays as a guest of his mother.

Scott Collins Sharronville

Week of Prayer Beginnings A Series At Presbyterian Church

The week of prayer opens Wednesday night with a special service at the regular prayer meeting and will continue with a series of prayer meetings at the Presbyterian church. Thursday afternoon the missionary society hosts activities as part of the observance.

Presbyterian Church the Missionary Society

Local visitors and seasonal guests noted in brief

Miss Evelyn Hick left after a holidays stay with her parents to visit Columbus sisters before returning to Norfolk. Mrs. Henry Steigerwalt of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bartlett, and Mrs. William Sniffen returned to Marietta after spending holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Hawkins.

Evelyn Hick Columbus Norfolk Henry Steigerwalt Athens C. H. Bartlett William Sniffen Marietta Lafe Hawkins

Missionary Meeting At Presbyterian Church

Mrs. George Johnson will entertain the regular meeting of the missionary society of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon.

George Johnson The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Express Office Moves to Warner Building Location

The express office relocates from Washington street to the Warner building on Fulton street near the Hocking Valley depot for easier access and service.

Express Office Express Washington Street Warner Fulton Street Express Company Hocking Valley

Two Springfield Evangelists Lead Tonight's Holiness Service

Two young ladies from Springfield who are evangelists and rescue workers will preside at the International Holiness church service tonight. Come and hear them.

Springfield International Holiness Church

Hyperion Club Meeting Postponed to January 8

The Hyperion Club postpones its annual social gathering to January 8 due to a New Year’s Day meeting. Mrs Earl Lama will entertain attendees.

Hyperion Club Earl Lama

W. R. C. Plans Called Meeting At Murphy Home

A meeting of old and new W. R. C. officers is scheduled at Mrs. John Murphy's home to plan next Monday night's installation. Cliff Spencer of Kingwood W A returned home Tuesday after visiting his parents for the holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Spencer. Alva E. Patton has returned to work at Sharronville after a week with his parents.

John Murphy Cliff Spencer Kingwood W.a Joshua Spencer Alva E. Patton Sharronville

Athens girl undergoes adenoids and tonsils removal

Atjelyn McManaway of Athens has just undergone an operation at Athens Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital for removal of adenoids and tonsils.

Athens Hospital Atjelyn McManaway Athens Eye

Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation Relief

Advertises tablets targeted at indigestion and constipation. Claims to tone the stomach, aid natural function, gently influence the liver and bowels, and restore health. Encourages use when feeling dull and constipated, promising pleasing effects.

Hamilton Holt Set for Founders Day at Ohio University

Ohio University announces Founders Day on February 18 with speaker plans. Attorney Clyde B. Beary of Akron will address alumni, while Hamilton Holt, editor of The Independent, New York, will head the speaking program. Holt, a well known public figure, has accepted the invitation amid eager reception.

Ohio University Martzolff Clyde B. Beary Akron Hamilton Holt the Independent New York Holt

Crime Wave Is Result of War

Rev William Dunn Ryan of the Central Christian church in Youngstown links the current crime wave to World War I. He cites historical patterns of postwar crime epidemics and says unrest will fade as time passes. He argues moral restraint broke down during the war and will recover.

Youngstown Wm. Dunn Ryan Central Christian Church Ryan

Ads Prove Value of the Messenger Want Columns

J B Lavell of the Chas B De Mollet Co ran two ads in the Messenger about lost keys and found beads. A caller claimed the beads and soon the keys were returned. The notice praises the Messenger Want Columns as the quickest way to locate lost items and connect buyers and renters.

George J. B. Lavell Chas. B. de Mollet Company Mr. Lavell the Messenger

Higgins Named Village Clerk to Fill Unexpired Term

Glouster J. F. Higgins appointed village clerk to fill the unexpired term of Reuben Wagener who resigned. Wagener had tendered resignation effective the first of the year and poor eyesight left the duties to City Solicitor Rose for several months.

J. F. Higgins Reuben Wagener Wagner Rose

Glouster Legion Post Elects New Officers

Glouster American Legion Post held a meeting at the mayor's office last night electing Commander Harry Richards and a slate including Ray Dulaney as vice commander Adjutant Fred Carpenter treasurer Harley Hambel historian F. P. Clark surgeon Dr W G Danford and executive committee members Harold Kinney Earl Pough Lon Dulaney Alfred Andrews and David James The group will install the officers next Tuesday evening along with a boxing contest as a featured event.

Glouster American Legion Harry Richards Ray Dulaney Fred Carpenter Harley Hambel F. P. Clark W. G. Danford Harold Kinney Earl Pough Lon Dulaney Alfred Andrews David James

Hungarian man James Zakany dies suddenly after leg pain

James Zakany, 68, a Hungarian resident near Hunterdon, died Monday night after severe heel pain spread up his leg to his heart. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. and burial followed in Hollister cemetery.

James Zakany Hunterdon Causin Hollister

Local Notables Visit in Columbus and Jacksonville

Geo Woodhouse of Cincinnati spends holiday with parents in Jacksonville. Mr and Mrs G A Johnson of Columbus visit Muriel Trimmer's family. G A Rambo and family from Jacksonville visit Columbus with Mrs Rambo's relatives. Chester and Errett Davises of Columbus and Cleveland spend days with local relatives. Mrs Ralph Myska from Mordue W Va visits A W Markins family. Three candidates initiated into the Order of Eastern Star with refreshments served after the degree work.

Geo. Woodhouse Cincinnati Fred Woodhouse Jacksonville G. A. Johnson Muriel Trimmer Columbus Johnson Frank Trimmer G. A. Rambo Rambo Ben Moore Chester Davis Errett Davis Cleveland Ralph Myska Mordue W. Va A. W. Markins Order of Eastern Star

Bride Miss Nina Yocum Weds F C Graves in Idaho

News confirms Miss Nina Yocum daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Yocum married F C Graves on Christmas Day in Pocatello Idaho. Yocum taught two terms in the local schools before moving to Pocatello where Graves and his father run a large ranch and plan to make their home.

Nina Yocum Frank Yocum F. C. Graves Pocatello Idaho Yocum Glouster Pocatella Graves

Sub district officers reelected in miners' group election

The sub district officers were all reelected in the December 14 election held at Murray. The vote canvass was completed by Robert Bell Worthy Parker and Isaac Jones. Voters favored a centralized headquarters with 2326 for and 2185 against the proposition. Official results list William Robinett as president Robert Marshall Fred Hemsley Henry Wendyl J E Swyers D W Wallace as candidates for various posts Conrad Wein as secretary treasurer Oral Daugherty as rival for secretary treasurer Robert Bell Worthy Parker Isaac Jones Edward Simers and James H Taylor as auditors with respective tallies.

Als Miners’ Organization Murray Robert Bell Worthy Parker Isaac Jones William Robinett Robert Marshall Fred Hemsley Henry Wendyl J. E. Swyers D. W. Wallace Conrad Wein Oral Daugherty Edward Simers James H. Taylor

Christmas Program at Green Valley School Draws Praise

The Green Valley school Christmas program last Friday night was a success with a fine performance and remarks by Rev. Barnes and teacher Mr. Norris. Presents were given from the tree and attendees showed enthusiasm for the school's needs, credit going to the teacher.

Green Valley Barnes Norris

Congress Opens Session to Pass 1922 Budget

Washington December 29 Congress begins its chief task enacting funds to run the government for July 1 1921 through June 30 1922 Representative Good head of the appropriations committee says all appropriation measures will be cleared this session and the total 1922 estimates of about 4 653 856 dollars to be cut to roughly 3 500 000.

Washington Congress Representative Good House Appropriations Committee Harding Good

Shade Boy Re Shade Hospital Surgery Notice

Stanley Harris underwent operation at Throat Hospital for adenoids and tonsils removal. The procedure was performed in Shade, Ohio, on December 29.

SHADE Stanley Harris Athens Eye

Negro Bandit Tries to Rob Armitage Station

Sheriff Herb Parker and Night Officer J M Cady conducted an extensive search for a large black man who attempted to rob the Armitage station Tuesday night. Telegraph operator A W Blosser warded off the assailant with a coal bucket. the bandit vanished before returning. Blosser was uninjured and authorities continued the hunt in nearby railroad yards through the night.

Herb Parker J. M. Cady Armitage A. W. Blosser Logan Blosser Asa Cochran Plains Athens

Pretty Home Wedding in Coolville Ohio

Miss Linda Elizabeth Gibbs and George O. Shanks of Williamsport were married December 22 at the Gibbs home in Coolville. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. H. C. Gibbs of Decatur TL with the immediate family present. The bride wore white voile. A two course luncheon followed. The couple will reside near Newark on Mr. Shanks farm.

Coolville Linda Elizabeth Gibbs George O. Shanks Williamsport I. A. Gibbs H. C. Gibbs Decatur

In Memory of Dorcas L Allison

Dorcas L Allison died at 51 after a two decade stay in the community. She passed from pneumonia at 2 p.m. Monday November 22 following a long illness and was laid to rest Thursday November 25 beside her parents in the village cemetery at New Marshfield.

Dorcas L. Allison Mother Earth Father Mother New Marshfield

Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends

We express deep gratitude for the help during her illness and after her passing. Your deeds kind words and prayers were greatly appreciated. Floral tributes lifted our spirits and the love shown by our sister’s friends and neighbors gave us comfort.

A Comfortable Suit for Small Boy Pattern 3103

Pattern 3103 offers sizes 2 3 4 and 6 years with fabric options r range serge cheviot broadcloth velvet corduroy linen gingham chambray and drill. Size 4 requires 2 4 yards of 40 inch material and pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 0c in silver or stampa.

Start Young in Eastern Centers

In Jersey City on December 29 a kindergarten class in applied banditry appeared in criminal court. Frank Augemma and Tony Disanna, both 10, were arraigned for holding up the Ranne Brothers, ages 12 and 10, who were on an errand for their parents. The juvenile suspects, residents of Hoboken, were paroled to their parents pending juvenile court trial.

Jersey City Frank Augemma Tony Disanna Ranne Brothers Alfred Angelo Hoboken

Community Tree Brightens Haydenville Christmas

In Haydenville on December 28 a large Brown House yard tree trimmed with tinsel and electric lights drew hundreds of children and adults. The National Fire Proofing Company funded a Christmas treat for all the town children as a carol-filled procession concluded with gifts for each child.

Haydenville National Fire Proofing Company Brown House

New Year Social At Clarks Chapel To Discuss Consolidated Schools

A New Year's social at Clarks Chapel church Saturday evening January 1 will feature a discussion on Consolidated Schools. Superintendent Root and others will speak. Everyone is invited to attend.

Clarks Chapel Root

Alex Gasper Returns From Athens Operation

Alex Gasper has returned from Athens after a successful trachoma operation at the Ear Eye Nose and Throat Hospital in Hemlock.

Hemlock, CO Alex Gasper Athens

Eggs Soar With Don Sung Bock Boosting Hens to 114 Daily

Mrs. Jasie B. Ropp of Littles, Ind reports 200 hens produced 25 to 30 eggs daily, rising to 107 to 114 with Don Sung. The 7 dozen extra eggs at 60c per dozen adds about $126 monthly, promising profit and a money back guarantee if not profitable. Don Sung is a poultry tonic sold via druggists and dealers, 52c prepaid or 5 cents extra for war tax.

Mre Ropp Don Sung Jasie B. Ropp R. R Littles Ind Don Bang Wags Burrell-Dugger Columbia Bldg Indianapolis

Textile unions approve 22 1/2 percent wage cut in Fall River

James Tansey, president of the Fall River Textile Council, refused to comment as six unions of the American Federation of Textile Operatives voted to accept a 22 1/2 percent wage reduction effective January 1. About 35,000 workers in 110 cotton and yarn mills are affected. carders and weavers unions accepted reductions under protest.

Fall River Mass James Tansey Fall River Textile Council American Federation of Textile Operatives

Delegates Turned Traitor to Cause

Turkish representatives sent to confer with nationalists under Mu stapha Kemal at Angora have joined the nationalists, it was reported here today.

Constantinople Mustapha Kemal Angora

Colder Tuesday Night Than Morning at Eight-Thirty

Local thermometers showed 16 above zero at eight thirty Tuesday evening, colder than seven o'clock this morning when it was 20 above zero. The gun was up early today, which helped warm things up considerably.

Black and Tans Denounced by Labor Congress Delegates

In London on December 29 Premier Lloyd George was criticized for his Ireland policy. About 800 delegates from six million workers called the Black and Tan police a white guard and warned they could be used against labor if the military were deployed against workers.

London Lloyd George Ireland National Labor Congress Great Britain

Wholesale prices fall in Albany clothing sale

Clothing in Albany today offered at near pre war levels with price cuts from 20 to 60 percent. Merchants said some items sold below their cost, aiming to support a sagging wholesale market and clear stock.

Albany N. Y

Frank’s Price Sets Record for Christmas Turkeys

In Albany, W. J. Frank paid a record price for turkeys at Christmas. He bought 600 birds, a larger purchase than most dealers, with Athens buyers paying slightly more for smaller lots.

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