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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1921
Page
3
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion gas acidity and stomach distress after meals. It claims immediate relief and low cost at drug stores.
The Nelsonville chamber meets Thursday evening at the usual place with dinner served at 6 15 by Episcopal church women. Guest Mr Lewis Buddy division manager of the American City Bureau New York will present a modern plan and committees for the year will be announced. members urged to attend.
Anna Keasterson pleaded guilty to assaulting Mrs Green before Mayor Barrows and paid a five dollar fine plus costs. William E Poulk faces a hearing today before the mayor on non support charges. Chief Pearson went to Columbus yesterday and arrested him.
David Frates of Mt Zion aged 61 died at his home after an illness with sugar diabetes. Funeral services will be announced.
A Columbus woman credits Earle's Hypo-Cod with ending her husband’s night coughing fits and rapid weight loss from illness. She says he slept better, gained twenty pounds, and now eats well after using the remedy. The ad urges others with bronchial trouble to try Hypo-Cod, endorsed by users and authorities.
A funeral service will be held Thursday at Asbury church with burial to follow in Asbury cemetery. Local officials ask for privacy and notes of gratitude to the family.
Mrs Earl Weiss entertained Saturday afternoon for her daughter Selma eight, with games and a dainty lunch at three. Assisting were Mrs John Kentner and Helen Cullums. Guests included Lillian Hick Violet Bayles Elsie Bayles Mary Joe Bowers Catherine Hall Ruth Fleck Catherine Emish Vivian Nye and others.
A Nelsonville citizen urges the city school board to propose a bond issue to raise funds for additional classrooms interior toilets and repairs. The writer argues voters support strong schools and asks for plans and specifications before floating the bond to cover all needed improvements.
Mr and Mrs Lester L. Shaw spent Sunday with Jack West at Columbus.
Mrs Clara Bateman will entertain the past chiefs Wednesday night February 2. There will be initiation and other business of importance.
Mrs. Stanley Mechem hosted a 6 PM dinner Friday honoring her husband’s birthday and her father William Hall’s birth day anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mechem, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mechem and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mechem and three children, Mrs. William Hall, Miss Mabel Dupler, Roy Hawk, and Billy Mechem.
The Cosmopolitan Club at Mrs. Eugene Hohenadel’s Chestnut street home elected officers for the year. Officers include President Mrs. A. G. Mechem and Vice President Mrs. Walter Wolf with Miss Lou Lane as secretary. A luncheon followed and members noted Miss Martha Elliott’s successful nursing training at City Hospital Aldenec. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Martin and Miss Marie McCarthy traveled to Tucson and California, while Mrs. Emma O’Bell and Miss Mabel visit Mrs. C. H. Roddabush in Los Angeles.
Dr George H Birney, who began sermons Sunday at First Methodist and Presbyterian churches, will speak at the Wednesday noon Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Known for pastorships in Cleveland Grand Rapids Cedar Rapids Yonkers and other large cities, he draws large warm audiences and is highly regarded for his speaking ability. Attendees are urged to arrive by 12 o clock sharp and bring guests.
Forty two freshmen arrived at Athens High School and attended chapel as they begin to show school pep. Later that evening Athens High faces the Ohio University varsity in a brisk basketball game and aims to display early enthusiasm for the Red and Black.
Alaska recorded a preliminary estimate of mineral production totaling about 22 billion dollars for the previous year. The figure reflects output across sectors including oil, gas, metals, and mining projects, with the value supported by surveys and state economic data.
The faculty enforces a rule requiring students to pass at least half their work to remain in college. About 3 percent of roughly 1,100 students failed, with 33 given the official gate statistics and readmission refusals for second semester. The executive committee vows possibly tougher regulations to uphold high standards.
A nine year history of bloating and constipation ends after a two year course of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The claimant reports full relief from stomach, liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis concerns, with a single dose promising satisfaction or money back.
During January about 3,800 dog tags were issued in Athens county. this exceeds the prior year by a large margin. The county auditor’s office notes the dog population may reach 5,000 this year as more owners appear to evade the tax. Revenue funds sheep claims the humane society and the county board of education, with a recent AG ruling directing remaining funds to education.
President Wilson will convene a special Senate session on March 4 to confirm cabinet nominations. The move aims to facilitate the start of the new administration.
Columbus Ohio February 1 farmer audience hears F A Jacoby advise a meat diet for chickens claiming hens lay more eggs in summer when they have exercise and can pick morsels.
Postmaster BE Lash notes roads hamper rural mail delivery with routes stretching 28 to 30 miles. Carriers push through poor paving and unworked roads, yet county mail service remains loyal and strong, earning Lash’s praise.
Mrs. Rich ard Blum of Arkville New York filed a $500000 breach of promise suit against Kingdom Gould youngest son of George Jay Gould. The claim alleges an agreement to marry once she divorced her husband and the plaintiff seeks damages in the case filed in New York.
An American company plans soon to begin manganese mining along the Boqueron River in Panama, where vast deposits are reported. The project signals a major resource development with potential regional economic impact and environmental considerations.
Thirty three couples wed in January marking the largest January total in years at the Athens county probate court. Last January saw 24 weddings while previous leap year Januarys fared poorer. The month’s final license was issued to Charles Watson, a Jackson repairman, and Leona Murphy of Athens.
Cleveland police dragged Euclid Creek today for the body of ten year old Fred Hyde who had been missing four days. His parents believe he fell through an ice hole while skating.
Feb 1 Fred Mitchell new manager of the Boston Braves believes the team can repeat the 1914 drive and win the pennant race. He has not yet reviewed pennant cloth samples but expresses optimism about the season.
A tungsten pointed phonograph needle has been invented with adjustable length. Shortening the needle increases the loudness of the tones produced, offering a new method to modulate sound output.
Guards patrol the Davis farm in Woodsfield after a report of rich gold ore. Only N. G. Davis is allowed to dig as residents gaze at the ongoing diggings amidst a jailer’s deadline.
Citizens await Ground Hog Day with forecasts of six more weeks of winter if the groundhog sees a shadow. If not, an early spring is predicted. Local curiosity and superstition color the event as references to the weather ritual spread.
Last week in office Judge and Mrs H T Phillips clear up odds and ends in the probate court. Next week they will turn over the office operations to Major 8S M Johnson at the courthouse.
Jacob Shaw sued William Smith for 7 20 credit for a buggy claiming delivery of the conveyance. A jury, including Dan Smart and Peter Grass, ordered return of the conveyance in good shape and payment. Smith appealed. Another suit filed by Edwin W. Breyfogle seeks 205.98 plus interest from April 20, 1911 for labor and work.
Gilbert Lattimer of Trimble and Fred Heffken of Glouster have returned home after successful adenoid and tonsil removal operations at Copeland-Howe Hospital in Agens.
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