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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1923

Page

6

Woman Shares Health Gain From Vegetable Compound

Milwaukee woman describes relief after one child and extensive medicines. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health, enabling daily tasks, and boosting family well being. The letter highlights long standing praise for nearly fifty years and customer gratitude.

Milwaukee Wis Lydia E. Pinkham RY Satecheck 28Th St Wisconsin Lydia EF. Pinkham

Captain Blood Faces Down Spanish Fleet at Sea

In a dawn battle, Captain Blood’s Arabella engages Milagrosa and Hidalgo with heavy cannon fire. Arabella’s rakes and grapnels trap the Spanish ships, while Blood confronts Don Miguel Espinosa and a plotting rival as Miss Bishop and Lord Julian witness a tense confrontation and shifting loyalties.

Milagrosa Hildalga Captain Blood Don Mieuel Arabella Miss Bishop Cinco Lingas Cadiz Don Miguel Hidalgo Milafrosa Hispaniola Lord Julian Lord Julian Wade Julian

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Pain Relief

An ad touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck sore muscles and strains. It claims immediate tingling warmth within minutes and deep relief as heat penetrates the painful area with a low price at drug stores and genuine Rowles branding.

Rowles

Local residents socialize and relocate in Ohio valley community

Lottridge William Rockwell moved from the O L Davis farm to Floodwood to work at a power plant. Earl Kincade visited Amesville on Friday. Phillip McBee of Martinsburg West Virginia visits his brother A L McBee. Mrs S S Tilton of Coolville visits daughter Mrs Carson Boggs. Mr and Mrs Laud Barnhart visit Samuel Bails and family. William Graham and family visit Earl Kincade’s household. Ed Rowan stays with J W Davis at Vanderhoof. Ralph Allen visits J S Gaston in Carthage. Clarence Swartz visits Harry Carleton couple. Raymond and Haymond Boggs visit A L Me Bee and family. Mrs Ray Oliver leaves Chase Day home for Parkersburg for hospital surgery with husband and Mrs John Bacheldor. mother cares for infant. Rev McClandlish preaches at Lawrence Chapel. service in two weeks. Ladies Aid to meet Feb 8 with Mrs Blackwood. members bring thimble and needle for work. L T Runnion and Mrs Lucy Windsor visit H Allen family Wednesday.

William Rockwell O. L Davis Floodwood Earl Kincade Amesville Phillip McBee Arksburg W. Va A. L. McBee S. S. Tilton Coolville Carson Boggs Laud Barnhart Samuel Bails Ray Oliver Chase Parkersburg John Bacheldor McClandlish Lawrence Chapel Ladies Aid

Fire destroys Schauss furniture plant in Norwalk

Norwalk February 1 fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the Schauss furniture factory. The loss is listed at an estimated 2708 dollars.

Norwalk Schauss

Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid. It claims they substitute calomel, provide rapid relief without harming teeth, and ease headaches and dullness linked to constipation. Packaging notes 15c and 30c prices.

Dr. Edwards

Pretty House or Porch Frock Pattern Advertisement

Pattern offers a pretty house or porch frock in Pereale pique and various fabrics. It comes in seven sizes from bust 34 to 46 inches. Material needs include 5 yards of 32 inch fabric for the largest size and extra yard for trimming. Sent by mail for 12 cents in stamps.

Gas well drilled on M. B. Copeland farm near here

A gas well was drilled on the M. B. Copeland farm nearby. Mr. and Mrs. Riggleman from West Virginia visited Sunday with George Boles and his family.

M. B. Copeland Riggleman West Virginia George Boles

Local social notes from Little Hocking area

Harmony Hill and Little Hocking residents share visits and illnesses. Names include S H Noland, Livingston, Cunningham, Coggleshall, Huesten, Foster, Thorpe, David Livings ton, Sverett Newman and family, Miller brothers, Beachbottom, Red Bush, Power West Virginia. Boy Scouts, telephone switch board reopens, flu cases reported with improvement.

S. H. Noland David Livingston Charles Cunningham J. C. Coggleshall R. R. Huesten G. K. Thorpe T. J. Foster Sverett Newman Richard John Miller Beachbottom J. Foster and Son Milo Little Hocking Red Bush A. L. Cornes James Coggeshall Boy Scouts Troon Ryland Sellers Power W. Va Ralph Gunnell Orland McGirr H. Noland Millard Jr Millard Foster

Local Notes From The Plains Area And Nearby

The Plains unfolds community life with Wilbur Powell moving into the brick house vacated by Will Lowry. Mrs. Will Burdette travels from Columbus to attend her ill mother Mrs. Keeton. Harry Porter builds a fine new barn while Carl Micheals and Miss Maud Thorn visit Union. Ed Micheals buys a team near Albany. Mildred Guseman and children from Athens care for an ailing mother since last October. Mrs. Walter Lowry travels from New Straitville to visit her ailing mother. G W Shaffer and Athens residents visit the Moore family. Darel Moore installs a radio at home. Mrs. Icenburg of Athens visits. Rev. Jones stays with Mrs. Lydia Beachout. Raymond Lohse of near Athens visits Darel Moore. Mrs. Bent Potts hosts her sister from Orbiston over Sunday.

Will Burdette Columbus Keeton Harry Porter Carl Micheals Maud ‘Thorn Union Albert Carpenter Ed Micheals Albany Mildred Guseman Athens Walter Lowry New Straitaville G. W. Shaffer Harry Moore Zion Church Darrell Moore Icenbuerg Rev. Jones Lydia Beachout Raymond Lohse Near Athens Bent Potts Orbiston

Town Hall social aids church gas lighting drive

Harrisonville report notes the M. E. church Ladies Aid held a Town Hall social to raise funds for gas lighting. Walter French, in the internal revenue service, is home after visits to Zanesville and Marietta. Mrs. Will Forrest returns from Hebbardsville with a sick relative. Mr. French, a local mail carrier, is ill. Christian Endeavor Society plans a consecration service next Sunday with a special program inviting all.

Will C. Merritt M. E. Church Walter French Internal Revenue Service Zanesville Marietta Christian Endeavor Society

Local High School Absences Due to Illness

Misses Helen Pratt Thora Pratt Velma Green and Pauline Dillinger are out of high school this week due to illness in the reader notes.

Helen Thora Pratt Velma Green Pauline Dillinger

Libbie Scott Critically Ill After Move to Pomeroy

Libbie Scott, recently moved near Pomeroy from here, is reported critically ill with little hope of recovery.

Libbie Scott Pomeroy

Burning cross sightings worry town residents on hillside

A burning cross appeared on a hill west of town on Tuesday night. Officials note most pranks by youths, but the skill suggests a would be KKK member. The incident unsettles residents who fear similar acts and justify notices to impose local actions.

One Man Fights Nighttime Kidney Trouble With Keller Buchu

E E Mullen of Kenova Ohio reports relief after using Keller Lithiated Buchu for kidney and bladder issues. He says nightly urination stopped after three weeks and urges others to learn more by writing Keller Laboratory or McKee Drug.

E. FE. Mullen Kenova Ohio Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg McKee Drug Mo

Pharaoh Breed Hounds Shown At London Dog Show

A dog show in London featured hounds of the same breed as the ancient Egyptian pharaohs kept as pets. Exhibitors presented the distinctive hounds to the public and judges evaluated their condition and conformation.

London

Snyder elected president of Associated Ohio Dailies

At Columbus on January 31 R C Snyder editor of the Norwalk Herald Reflector was chosen president of the Associated Ohio Dailies. Ied W Bush editor of the Athens Messenger declined the presidency as he is president of the Ohio Select List organization of Ohio dailies.

Columbus R. C. Snyder Norwalk Herald-Reflector Associated Ohio Ied W. Bush Athens Messenger Ohio Select List Business Organization of Ohio

Thought and Proverb Mirror Eternal Wisdom

A reflective snippet contrasts seeing through a glass darkly with knowing face to face, from a biblical verse. It blends a later era’s cryptic interpretation by Carlyle about a wise man and a hieroglyphic lexicon rooted in eternity.

Carlyle

Plan to Combat the Drug Menace Across the Nation

Col L L G Nutt head of the federal narcotics division said the drug problem is serious but denied that addicts in the United States are increasing. He met with J E Russell and other Ohio dry agents after trips to the Pacific coast Mexican border and the South. Commissioner Haynes will issue a statement on stricter dry laws, enforcement coordination, padlock provisions, and international cooperation to curb drug traffic.

Columbus Ll. G. Nutt Washington Federal Internal Revenue Department United States Pacific Coast Mexican Loop Hollywood Movie Colony Nutt J. E. Russell Ohio Haynes Mexican South Northwest States Mexico

Columbus Man Is Made Budget Read

State finance Director Walter appointed Merlin Brenneman of Columbus as state budget superintendent with a salary of 4000 dollars annually. Brenneman previously served as private secretary to Governor Donahey during his tenure as state auditor. J Fred Shela of Portsmouth was promoted by Auditor Tracy to replace Brenneman.

Columbus Walter Merlin Brenneman Brenneman Donahey J. Fred Shela Portsmouth Tracy

Measles Boosts Ice Cream Trade in Zanesville Areas

Measles epidemic sweeping southeastern Ohio boosts ice cream factories in Zanesville and nearby towns. Daily shipments rise as physicians prescribe ice cream for young patients, turning a seasonal product into steady demand.

Zanesville Et. J Ohio

Illness and Domestic News From the Vicinity

The report notes Glenn Frost recovering from scarlet fever at his home while the primary school remained closed due to illness of teacher Miss Eva Norris. Prof Root returned to duties after a week of illness as well. Nearby visits include Tommy Copeland from Decatur staying with sister Mrs. Dave Wetherell, Charlies Townsend in Guysville, and Frances Hayes visiting Athens. John Vess and family hosted his father and sister from Glouster, plus Mr Hopkins and daughter from Mill Street, both ill with pneumonia. Mrs Reta Ludwick visiting relatives in Athena this week.

Glenn Frost Eva Norris Prof .Root Tommy Copeland Decatur Dave Wetherell Charlies Townsend Guysville Frances Hayes Athens John Vess Glouster Hopkins Mill Street Reta Ludwick Athena

Sunday School Attendance Improves in Carbondale

Carbondale reports higher Sunday school turnout than last week despite rain. Sickness in town persists. Rev. Dabritz delivers a strong sermon to a good audience and a special lecture on Judgment Day is set for next Sunday evening. Parents cooperate with teachers as the school term loses five months this week.

Dabritz

Ancient Warships Mounted Up to Four and Five Hanks

Historic naval craft used as many as four to five hanks or rows of oars to propel vessels. The description notes the phased arrangement of banks along the hull for rowing efficiency and speed. Facts reference classical Greek and Roman shipbuilding practices and crew organization.

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