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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1920

Page

8

Baby Lydia Elizabeth Born After Using Lydia E Pinkham

Mrs Katherine Kurzbach of Brooklyn writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped relieve her feminine ailments and after taking ten bottles she gave birth to a daughter named Lydia Elizabeth last month. She urges other women to try the remedy and notes numerous testimonials in newspapers.

Lydia E. Pinkam Lydia Elizabeth Katherine Kurzbach Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Eham

Damage suit filed over slander claims in Barnes court

Justice of the Peace Barnes sues Albert W. Lee for 5000 damages in common pleas court alleging Lee accused Barnes of being bought and a crook. Attorneys for Barnes say the slander stemmed from cases heard in Barnes court and promise a sensational courtroom confrontation.

A. W. Lee Barnes Russell Pepples Justice of the Peace Barnes Middleport Common Pleas Court Albert W. Lee Lee Squire Barnes

Torpedoe d Liver and Bowels Cascarets Advertising Claim

Advertisement copy urges readers to take Cascarets to cleanse liver and bowels with sensational phrasing. No accompanying date or event is provided.

Railway conductors plan ninth annual ball at Coe's opera house

Members of the Order of Railway Conductors stage their ninth annual ball at Coe's opera house in Middleport on Monday evening February 23. The event is eagerly anticipated and expected to surpass prior years. The ball committee includes C. H. Snider, Charles Shumaker, Walter Allen, Tom Pullins, Worley W. Brown and E. L. Grimes.

Order of Railway Coe’s Opera House Middleport C. H. Snider Charles Shumaker Walter Allen Tom Pullins Worley W. Brown E. L. Grimes

Suit Seeks Damages Over Timber on 100 Acre Life Estate

In Oliver Township a lawsuit by Carrol Z. Ritchie and Samuel D. Ritchie targets a life estate holder, Annie Edwards Richards's will dated 1915. Plaintiffs claim since 1919 the defendant has cut timber, misused proceeds, seeks 3000 dollars in damages, a restraining order, and to set aside the life estate.

Common Pleas Court Carrol Z. Ritchie Samuel D. Ritchie Oliver Township Anna Richards Annie BE Edwards

Six O Clock Dinner Hosted By Mrs Red Leuheit

Mrs Red Leuheit of Union avenue entertained with a six o clock dinner Friday evening for guests Mrs Be M Bing Mrs Gertrude French Mrs John Chase Mrs Belle Vaughn and the Misses Nellie J Bing Anna Vaughn Emma Waterman Eva Simms and Emma Kessler.

Red Leuheit Union Avenue BE. M. Bing Gertrude French John Chase Belle Vaughn Nellie J. Bing Anna Vaughn Emma Waterman Eva Simms Emma Kessler

Pomeroy Lecture Course Promises a Novel Feature

The next Pomeroy lecture course promises a novelty in presentation and format. It hints at fresh approaches to engage attendees and expand the scope of topics.

Pomeroy

Cleanse Your Insides With Cascarets For Sleepless Relief

A health ad touts Cascarets as a painless nightly cleanse for a list of ailments from headaches and bad breath to biliousness and upset stomach. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, removes sour undigested food, reduces bile in the liver, and expels waste and poison without griping or inconvenience.

Vissochi's Florentine Musicians at the Methodist Church

Vissochi and his troupe bring a piano accordion recital to the Methodist church on Wednesday February 11. Miss Capprecio and Miss Wright provide lively support as the program spans grand opera gems, marches, melodies, ragtime, folk songs, and popular numbers.

Vissochi Miss Capprecio Miss Wright Vissocci Methodist Church

Camp Fire Grrls Hold Social Meet at Bluecliff Church

The Bluecliff Camp Fire Girls met at the M K church for their weekly gathering with most members present. The program featured solos by Mildred Lily and Eula Allen, a story by Dorothy Chase, and camp fire songs. Hot chocolate was served. Next meeting sets a ceremonial gathering for Saturday February 7.

Bluecliff M. Kk Helena Neehne Helena Phillips Mildred Lili Eula Allen Dorothy Chase

Solomon Casto Feeble in Feeble State at Son’s Home

Solomon Casto is reported to be very feeble at the home of his son Sherman Casto in the second ward. He is of extreme age and hopes for recovery are slight as he is now said to be 838 years old.

Solomon Casto Sherman Casto Second Ward

Arch Bolton and Miss Norman L Ishowen Wed in Private Ceremony

Arch Bolton age 28 of Wales Mills married Miss Norman L Ishowen age 20 of Carpenter at private court rooms Saturday morning. The wedding was performed by Squire J. H. Ewing in a simple ceremony with close family present.

Arch Bolton Wales Mills Norman L. Ishowen Carpenter Squire J. H. Ewing

Pomeroy Briefs and Community Notes

Miss Fiorabell Wise returns home from Kanawha hospital with a nursing diploma. Mr and Mrs W F Reed host a dance for their daughter Eunice. Louise Watkins hosts forty friends after returning from Youngstown. The Shakespeare Club meets tomorrow at Miss Rose Clifton’s home. A Loyal Order of Moose mass meeting is set for next Wednesday. Middleport Y M C A beats Charleston Barracades 35 34 in a close basketball game. Florence Ford entertained Beatrice Roberts and Ruth Long at a six o clock dinner. Mrs Louis Stevens and children visit Cheshire. Mr and Mrs A M Ienhour head to Columbus. Mrs George Roush visits son Albert in Athens.

Fiorabell Wise William Wise Middleport Kanawha Hospital Charleston W. F. Reed Eunice Louise Watkins Youngstown C. D. Reed Shakespeare Club Rose Clifton Loyal Order of Moose Middleport Y. M. C. A Crack Barracaes of Charleston Florence Ford Beatrice Roberts Ruth Long J. C. Ford Louis Stevens Cheshire A. M. Ieenhour Columbus George Roush Albert Athens

Excelsior Salt Plant Reacquired by Koehlers in Purchase

Henry B. Koehler repurchases the Excelsior Salt Works from Pomeroy Chemical Co and takes over the plant, with the chemical company to receive by products bromine and calcium and handle Excelsior salt through its sales department. Details on the final consideration were not disclosed.

Henry B. Koehler Pomeroy Chemical Co Koehler Excelsior Salt Works Chemical Company Pomeroy Chemical Company Buckeye Excelsior

Zemo Slows Itching and Heals Eczema Claims

The ad promotes ZEMO as a safe, efficient remedy for eczema and various skin or scalp troubles. It touts a 35c trial size and a $1.00 option, claiming ease of use and suitability for sensitive or irritated skin with ZEMO SOAP and related products.

Public Plant Reacquired For Less By Former Owners

The report states the plant was publicly valued around 325000 and that Mr. Koehler repurchased the property for a far lower price than what it fetched when it left the Koehlers.

Koehler Koehlers

Humble Beginnings of Rev Dr David H Moore

Twenty years ago Rev Dr David H Moore began with nine appointments in Bainbridge circuit and a yearly salary of 300 dollars plus his wife 25 dollars. Civil war veteran Richard P Saddler of Mineral died at 57 after active G A R involvement leaving a wife and two daughters.

David H. Moore Richard P. Saddler Mineral Alonzo Barnes Anna Saddler

Slaughter and Sheldon Tie Knot In Evening Wedding

David C. Slaughter and Bessie Sheldon wed Thursday evening at 8:30 at the M. E. parsonage. Rev. L. C. Haddox officiated the ceremony in a simple nuptial service.

David C. Slaughter Bessie Sheldon M. E. Parsonage L. C. Haddox

Parties and visits fill Coolville social week notes

Constance Walden hosted a juvenile birthday party with games and refreshments. Washington reports a new eight pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde K. Creesy. Various residents, including Mrs. W. F. Kampf and Mrs. Clyde Cline, are hosting or recovering from illness. Edith Holton visited the Frame home, and Mrs. W. E. Daugherty returned home after hospital care. Others travel or visit relatives in Steubenville, Columbus, California, and Farado Minnesota respectively.

Constance Walden Washington, D. C Clyde K. Creesy W. F. Kampf M. EK. Hoover Hamilton Clyde Cline Akron QO. F. Larson Ella Campbell Edith Holton Trinity A. O. Frame W. E. Daugherty Columbus George W. Dean Stella Smith Steubenville E. H. Cooley Alden Cooley California Francis Clarno Farado Minn Sarah C. Runion Will McGrew Orch Runion Homer Fletcher Salem W. Va R. J. Wolf Humphrey Tivin Falls Vilage

TON Sore Throat Remedy TONSLINE Ad

TONSI LINE is promoted as the remedy for sore throat, claimed to cure at onset. The ad urges buying TONSININE to prevent sickness, touts NSILINE as the national sore throat remedy, and notes bottles with a long necked logo priced 50c and 1.00 for hospital size.

Dalmatia Plan Proposes Home Rule Under Italian Guard

Rome dispatch reports radicals in Adriatic districts push a plan for Dalmatia to have home rule under Italian protection. If Jugoslovia rejects Paris terms, Italy may enforce London but grant Dalmatia independence with a republican government and civic rights for both communities. Cabinet to decide on Fiume action amid D Annunzio tensions.

Camillo Ciauferra Rome Dalmatia Adriatic Tempo Trieste Nitt Popolo Romano Fiume D‘annunzio Taranto Nigra

Buckeye Building & Loan Promises Safe Home Loans

The Buckeye Building and Loan Co claims safety for financial matters with secured first mortgages on homes and farms worth over 60 million dollars. Time deposits earn 5 percent interest, with semi annual interest checks. The Columbus office is at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay Street.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bidg West Gay St Columbus O. C Buckeye

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Withem at Home

Mrs. Mary Withem was surprised by friends and relatives on January 30 at her Olson home for her 52nd birthday. A bountiful dinner followed by afternoon conversation and phonograph music. Attendees included Mrs. Ivy Johnson, Mrs. Katy Winn and son Guy, Mrs. Emma McClelland and son Gerald, and others.

Glouster Rachel McDaniels Edna Moore Lola Grace Mates Virgil Clara

Birthday Wishes From Family Extend Across Several Names

A note lists Mrs. Rose Barrowman and Mrs. Withem with children, Mrs. Lara Cox and children, Mr. Donald Withem and Miss Olive Withem, all sending Mrs. Withem many more happy birthdays.

When a fellow starts down he finds everything well greased

A concise aphorism notes that effort smooths paths both in starting a fall and a rise, implying that preparation and momentum ease movement in either direction.

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