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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1926
Page
7
Glouster February 4 youths prepare for Community Night at 7 pm in the Glouster Methodist Episcopal church. The event aims to showcase local youth efforts and marks the county’s firstAthens County Young People council program in Glouster.
Representatives spoke at Glouster churches detailing six Community Night programs across the county for broader youth fellowship and closer ties with older residents. The plan includes a third annual county youth conference and a music filled evening at Glouster Methodist Church with performers from Ohio University and a talk on The Challenge of Youth.
A short health notice claims colds waste three days of work yearly and spread through shared air. It urges staying in good condition and promotes a splendid herbal tonic as protection.
An advert promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a penetrating antiseptic that heals eczema and other skin diseases. It claims quick relief from first application and complete recovery with short use, noting it cleanses without staining and offers money back if unsatisfied.
In Glouster at about 5 pm on Wednesday Russell Love, 20, was cut on the left side with a knife by his father Carl Love. Dr LeFever treated the wound with six stitches. Marshal Williams arrested Carl Love. no charges filed yet as he claims the son first attacked him and was badly hurt.
An advertisement for Dave's Mentha-Pepsin from Cline Pharmacy Co promises rapid relief from indigestion and gas with a money back guarantee if it fails. It touts a New Jersey sales claim from 1921 and asserts benefits for digestion, nerves, headaches, and dizziness.
Officers say a swollen eye was cited as supporting the statement in question. The remark followed an incident observed by local authorities.
In Glouster on February 4 the Christian Workers announce an exceptionally good program for Friday evening at the Church of Christ. Mrs Lizzie McKee and her committee will host with a portion of the program provided by a colored quartet that will sing several selections.
G Lawson's orchestra played as Mr and Mrs John Gatchel left for East Liverpool after learning of the serious condition of Mr Gatchel's brother George Gatchel.
William Dean sixty two died at his home near mine 256 Monday night after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at 1 30 this afternoon at First Baptist church conducted by Rev Payne of Bidwill. Burial followed in Glouster cemetery. He leaves a widow and two sons who preceded him in death.
The Will and Grievance Committee of Rev D L Browning will handle tonight's Kiwanis program at the Church of Christ from 6 30 to 7 30. Browning will speak on Kiwanis Ideals and there will be ten minutes of peppy club singing.
E. E. Drury and Gwillym Williams of Glouster Ohio, who started south last Monday, were in Chattanooga Tennessee at the end of the week. They plan to reach Hollywood Florida with stops along the way for rest and sightseeing. They left the snow belt north of Knoxville and faced slow travel due to a severe snow storm, but Chattanooga enjoyed springlike weather similar to Ohio late in April.
Walter Duncan son of J C Duncan of Glouster resigns as payroll clerk for Sunday Creek Coal Co at Santoy and takes a similar job with Imperial Elk Horn Coal Co at Sergent Ky with a substantial salary increase He notes Sergent housing is modern with bath electricity and gas and plans to move his family from Santoy to Sergent soon.
A brief note from Youngstown Ohio urging readers to overcome reluctance and try the Charleston dance, describing initial awkwardness as normal and inviting participation.
Advert says Dr Edwards Olive Tablets soothe the liver and aid digestion by restoring natural bowels function. It touts a vegetable compound with olive oil and claims quick relief without cramps, priced 15 and 30 cents.
Mrs. Lavina Carpenter, widow of Lewis Carpenter, aged 77, died at her Amesville area home near Federal Station after a long illness. She leaves a sister at the old Carpenter home and a son Sidney who resides in Amesville. Funeral and burial services were held at Wrightstown at 1 PM.
F. M. Hutchinson yesterday purchased Carl Stickney’s share in Hutchinson & Stickney and will run the shoe firm under his own name. Stickney’s future plans are not announced. Hutchinson and Earl Logan began in 1908 and later led the business before Stickney’s stake. The store will be named F. M. Hutchinson Shoe Store.
Hari Hysell of Luhrig caught a live 18 inch snake outside a church while a revival was in progress on January 1. He turned it over to Rorick, who brought it to Athens to verify the tale.
A researcher reports an overlooked trend in ear size change among humans, suggesting measurable growth in recent generations. The finding, yet to be broadly peer reviewed, challenges assumptions about the ear’s static anatomy and prompts further study by geneticists and anthropologists.
Yesterday John Rorick of New Marshfield brought a live wriggling snake to the Messenger for readers to see in a local incident note.
A health column presents common anemia symptoms such as extreme weakness and nervous irritability, then recommends Cadomene Tablets. It includes reader questions on acne, constipation, bladder and kidney issues, dandruff, coughing from colds, headaches, and bowel sluggishness with advised treatments like Sulpheri Tablets Balmwort capsules Medicated Chee Soap Mentho-Laxene Luthol Casca-Royal and Casca-Royal Pills.
A fragmented collection of customer testimonials and product mentions recounts relief from various ailments through remedies such as Balmwert tablets Sulpherb tablets Cadomene Menthe laxene and Chez Soap. Readers from Missouri Illinois California share experiences with skin issues coughs and general weakness claiming significant improvements and gratitude.
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