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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1920

Page

3

Tanlac credited by Akron woman as cure-all

Mrs Jennie h of 951 Liberty Street Akron praises Tanlac for ending eleven years of pain and illness. She reports kidney, back, liver and nerve troubles, notes rapid improvement after two bottles and full recovery after seven. Tanlac sold at multiple Ohio pharmacies including Cline's Athens and Gem Nelsonville.

Akron Tanlac Jennie H Lherty Street Taylac Taniacs Athens Cline Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville W. Gibson Buchtel Allison K. Walker Federal J. W. Wilson

Nelsonville Wedding Ties Local Couple to Glendale

Miss Ruth Wolfe hosted friends at her Poplar street home for an evening of music and refreshments. A. J. Curl served as matron of honor, Everett Higgins was best man, with Rev. Harry C. Such officiating. The bride, a Nelsonville High School graduate 1916 and Murray teacher, wed the Glendale Ohio University graduate now a high school science teacher and coach. The couple plans a brief wedding trip then move to Glendale to a furnished apartment awaiting them.

Ruth Wolfe Poplar Street Inez Backus Miorence Cook Leatha Green Lo- Mitta Mooney Ruth Powell Margaret Kemper Lucile Fiske Henry Urewford Roy Hawk Harold Laneter Carnes Hickman Deweyner Malvern Wilson Ray Gad? Cook A. J. Curl Everett Higgins Harry C. Such Pleasantville Nelsonville High School Murray Ohio University Glendale

Needle and Shuttle Club Hosts Needle and Nut Tie Evening

Miss Bertha Linton entertained the Needle and Shuttle Club on Wednesday night at home. After a pleasant sewing session an elegant lunch was served. Guests included Mesdames Shafer and Dilcher and Misses Linton, Edington, Wilson, and other members.

Needle and Shuttle Club Bertha Linton Needle and Nuttie Club Mevimes John Owens Frank Meliger Doras Cullums Blanche Stella Elizabeth Lindon Donald Shafer

Unmarried Xmas Day Wedding in Murray

Beautiful in every detail was the wedding of Miss Monnette Higgins and Mr. Bernard Bradbury at noon on Christmas Day at the bride’s home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Higgins, formerly of this city. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bradly of Murray. The house was decorated with ferns and cut flowers.

Monnette Higgins Bernard Bradbury M. D. Higgins James Bradly Murray

Bradbury Dinner Honors Bride and Groom in Murray

Mr and Mrs James Bradbury of Murray hosted a 6 PM dinner Tuesday night honoring Mr and Mrs Bernard Bradbury. Guests included M D Hig gins A J Curl Mack Roy William Bradbury Sr William Bradbury Jr Harry Alberta Bradbury Ann Snowden Lewis Reynolds Stella Weatherburn Mamie and Sadie Foster.

James Bradbury Murray Bernard Bradbury M. D. Higgins A. J. Curl Mack and Roy William Bradbury Sr William Bradbury Jr Harry Alberta Bradbury Ann Snowden Lewis Reynolds Stella Weatherburn Mamie Sadie Foster

Missionary Society Meeting at Presbyterian Church

Mrs Geo Johnson hosted Thursday afternoon for the Missionary Society. Mrs F B Cooley read a paper titled Training the Mountain People. Miss Margaret Johnson sang a vocal solo. The program ended with a prayer service and light refreshments.

Columbus Friends Host Miss Margaret Spencer

Miss Margaret Spencer is the guest of Columbus friends over the weekend. Miss Will Thompson of Kenova West Virginia is the guest of her sister Mrs A L Pritchard.

Margaret Spencer Columbus Friends Will Thompson Kenova W. Va A. L. Pritchard

Tatting Club Christmas Event At Mrs Wellard Krieg’s Home

Mrs wellard Krieg entertained the Tatting Club at her residence Wednesday night. A beautiful Xmas tree and holiday decorations adorned the pleasant gathering. The hostess served lunch to Mesdames Freer, Eilington, Cooley, Knight, Rosser, Shafer, Shafer, Grimm, Carpenter and Misses Kaelin and Vorhes.

Mrs Ralph Henry Visits Kinney Family in Cedar Grove

Mrs Ralph Henry is the guest of her parents at McArthur. Mr Ferton Wolfe of Cedar Grove W Va was the guest of his sister Mrs Ivan Kinney Thursday.

Ralph Henry McArthur Ferton Wolfe Cedar Grove W. Va Ivan Kinney

Drilling Resumes at Nelson Farm for Clinton Sand Reach

Success Oil and Gas Co resumes drilling on the Nelson farm after locating the bit Wednesday morning. If all goes well, they expect to reach the Clinton sand late Saturday night.

Success Oil and Gas Co Nelson Clinton

Aged Resident Emily Adams Passes After Illness

Mrs. Emily Adams, 79, died after an illness of nearly two years. The Adams family had moved to this city about seven years ago, seeking a quieter life. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by the family.

Emily Adams Adams

Memorial for Mrs. H. D. Krieg and family ties noted

Tom Bancro (sic) of Michigan makes home with his only child Mrs. H. D. Krieg. Mrs. Kries (Krieg) was a Presbyterian church member whose charm earned friends and respect. She leaves a husband and daughter who nursed her through illness. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Tom Bancor Michigan Hheir H. D. Krieg Ams Presbyterian Church Krieg

New Year Bible School and Revival at Local Church

Pastor C. L. Johnson invites the community to Bible School at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 30 A M with the sermon Continuing Our Pilgrimage Evening worship at 7 P M features Rebels Aliens or Citizens Baptism will be administered at close of service Yearly business meeting and officer elections set for January 5 Cottage prayer meetings held on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings Evangelistic services begin January 9 with C R Oakley of Portsmouth preaching.

C. L. Johnson Bible School C. E C. R. Oakley Portsmouth

Mrs Leatha Pedigo Visits With Aunts In Millfield

Miss Leatha Pedigo is visiting this week with her aunts Mrs Will Anderson and Mrs C E Stack at Millfield.

Leatha Pedigo Will Anderson C. E. Stack Millfield

Revival Begins with Sunday Services and Cordial Welcome

Sunday School at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 Sermon Passing Over a New Way first revival service Prof Horace J Kurtz Lafayette Ind leading singing 2 30 song and praise for all 6 0 0 Class meeting Epworth League 6 15 evening service 7 0 sharp with choir and sermon Theme Hint Just Some Plain Hints That's All. Weeknight meetings with singing and Conversions noted at cottage prayer meetings.

Horace J. Kurtz Lafayette Ind Epworth League Prof Kurtz

Pepto Mangan Claims to Enrich Blood and Boost Energy

An advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic that increases red blood cells and improves energy. It promises quicker benefits, notes two forms liquids and tablets, and advises consulting a physician if no improvement occurs.

Gude Advt

Christmas Celebrations Light Sharpsburg Area

Sharpsburg R D 2 reports a pleasant Christmas with Mt. Herman school hosting an entertainment and two trees filled with presents. Local groups and families, including Kerns Grimes Harris and Miss Chloe Harris contributed music and festivities. Multiple families shared visits, weddings occurred, and overall liberty was celebrated amid prevalent whooping cough in Plantsville.

Mt. Herman School Clarence Kern Floyd Grimes Martha ‘Thompson Chloe Harris Gale Harris G. A. Harris J. R. Edgerton Columbus Lillian Bardin Belva Carpenter Robert Grimes George Brooks Hiram Wa Pson Chas. Grimes Sulpadore Frank Lewis Mary Thomp Ntsville Gerald Morrow Stockport Frankite Plantsville Bower Carpenter

Weather Forecast for Ohio Valley January 3 to 8 1921

Good weather expected in the Ohio Valley for January 3 to 8 1921 with generally fair conditions and normal temperatures. The forecast notes clear skies and consistent temperatures across the period.

Washington Vweather Ohio Valley

Calvary Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Calvary Baptist Church conducts Sunday school at 9 15 a m devotional meeting at 10 30 a m and preaching service at 6 30 p m.

Calvary Baptist Church

Pump repairs slow operations at Gavania mine

The Gavania mine faced delays as a motor burned out on a pump reducing water pumping to four inches daily from fifteen. A new motor was ordered from New York and is expected soon. A deep well pump to be installed between the city and Trimble will be connected today and should aid water removal once running.

Givania New York Trimble

Lions Club Hosts New Year's Ball at Ambrose Theatre

The Royal Order of Lions presents a New Year’s ball in the F. C. E. hall over the Ambrose theatre, among the first such events staged by the organization.

The Royal Order of Lions F. C. E. Hall Ambrose Theatre

Miss Elizabeth Johnson Returns to Cleveland Schools

Miss Elizabeth Johnson ends a week with her parents and leaves this morning for Cleveland to resume her teaching duties.

Elizabeth Johnson Thomas Johnson Cleveland

Ernest Morris Rejoins Columbus Deaf School For 1921 Graduation

Ernest Morris returns to Columbus today after a holiday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Eiza Morris. A twelve year pupil at the Columbus Deaf School he is set to graduate with the 1921 class.

Ernest Morris Columbus Eiza Morris Ernest

Miss Elma Dulaney Visits Columbus With Friends

Miss Elma Dulaney is spending the day with friends in Columbus, enjoying the city and nearby sights.

Elma Dulaney Columbus

Master Harmon Gormley Visits Brother Ralph in New Lexington

Master Harmon Gormley is in New Lexington today to visit his brother Ralph, planning a brief family stopover and reunion.

Harmon Gormley New Lexington Ralph

Mrs L J Davis Goes for Bowling Green Visit

Mrs L J Davis and her daughter Miss Eva departed today for Bowling Green. Eva plans to return Sunday evening while Mrs Davis stays a week with relatives.

Mother Recovers After Mayr's Remedy Trial

A 69 year old mother's liver trouble and gallstone attacks led to unconscious spells. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy from Mayr's ad in the Toledo Blade, she improved and has felt well since. The ad touts a remedy claimed to clear catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation with a money back guarantee.

Mayr Toledo Blade McKee Drug Store

Tax change to cut business taxes this year

Washington notes an amendment to the tax laws that treasury officials say will save business men millions. It allows inventory values to reflect price drops from the past year, letting storekeepers list goods at prevailing lower prices.

Washington Treasury

Women Involved in Chauncey Assault Case

Mrs. Lillie Branham of Chauncey pleaded not guilty to assault and battery in Justice P W Helwig's court after being accused by Mrs. Lulu Branham of following her to a neighbor's house and striking her on December 28. The case notes threats from Lizzie Branham and that trial date had not been set.

Lillie Branham Chauncey P. W. Helwig Lulu Branham Lizzie Bam Branham Lizzie Branham

Martzolff Class Women Set Goal for Next Sunday

The Martzolff Class of the First M. E. Church plans a special program next Sunday morning led by Mrs. Alex Nelson with teaching by Mrs. Martzolff. North Side women led last Sunday while South Side seeks to surpass them. all members urged to attend and bring a friend.

Martzolff M. EB Alex Nelson

Jury Wheel Filled In Athens County Jury List

Jury commissioners submitted several hundred names of property owners of Athens county who may serve as jurors in the coming year. The jury wheel was filled.

Athens County

Sunday School Notice for January 2 Lesson and Meeting

Sunday school lesson The Child and the Kingdom Matthew 18 1 14 Christian Endeavor topic Thy Kingdom Come 1 In My Heart Matthew 6 1 15 Consecration meeting

Invention of a One Handed Coffee Grinding Tube

A compact device shaped as a tube fits in one hand and grinds small coffee quantities. It enables quick grinding without a bulk grinder. The invention emphasizes portability and ease of use for individual servings.

Electrically Heated Mattresses Tested at British Hospital

A British hospital for disabled patients is trialing beds with electrically heated mattresses to maintain even bed temperatures. The initiative aims to improve comfort and healing by reducing cold spots and fluctuations in warmth for residents.

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