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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1921

Page

2

IIMS Takes New Work with Sharples Company

IIMS engages with Sharples Company as vice president and manager. Cullume, long with the Ice Cream Company, shifts to traveling work across West Virginia, parts of Kentucky and western Tennessee, taking on duties for the firm in dairy machinery and creamery equipment.

Iims Sharples Cullume West Cheater, Pai Sharpless Company Ice Cream West Virginia Kew Tennessee

Yeo's Herb Wonder Claims Relief For Mansfield Man

A Mansfield Ohio resident J W O'Brien reports years of suffering from bowel trouble dizzy spells and liver kidney issues eased after using Yeo's Herb Wonder He says after three bottles his condition improved and he can do more now Advertises that the root medicine suits constipation lazy liver and kidney trouble and lists local sellers in Athens Nelsonville and nearby towns.

Yeo J. W. O’brien Park Ave Mansfield Ohio

Sharples Company Plans France Campaign After War Disruptions

The Sharples Company, with large U S agencies, prepares a major campaign in France following disruption to its German plant during World War I.

Sharples Company United States France

Confidence men slip Jacob Lach of Erie through pocket book con

Two men in Cleveland enticed Jacob Lach of Erie with a pocket book game as he arrived then took his wallet for examination to dispel suspicion. Lach lost 350 dollars in the scam.

Jake Erie Penn Jacob Lach Cleveland Lach

Howat Faces Jail Test in Strike Infringement Case

Alexander Howat, president of the United Mine Workers, must answer a judge today on charges of violating a permanent injunction against strikes. He admitted signing the order that led 200 miners to quit work, pleaded not guilty, and argued the strike aimed to obtain justice for a boy and contested Governor Allen’s charge that the strike discredited the industrial court.

Pittsburg Alexander Howat U.ict United Mine Workers of America Curran Howat Casey Carl Mishmash Allen Industrial Court of Kansas

Local Family Notes Highlight Recent Visits and News

The clipping lists varied social items from the Athens area including Nick Hartley and Mrs. Will Tamer attending events, a newborn son for Dr. and Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Rob Hawk visiting with her mother and sister Addie Smith. Gabriel Jr. visits Chili with son-in-law Sergeant Wi and remains hospitalized. Herb Mr Donald and family share Sunday dinners near Beaumont, with Thelma Hawk as a guest and Neal Wolf visiting Connett.

Irs Nick Hartley Athens Will Lelson Rob Hawk Adamas Addie Smith File Gabriel Jr Chillire Sergeant Wi Herb Donald Children of Near Beaumont Will McDonald Thelma Hawk Margaret

Sunday School Party at Buchtel O

Miss Hester Bartoe entertained her Sunday school class last Tuesday evening with games and a bountiful late lunch. Guests included Metcalfe Schentz Sharpnaker Bookman Mathers Wade Conley Worthington McQuaid Bruce Conley Conley Myers House Blair Crabtree Bartoe and others. The Methodist church has been repaired and is now completed.

City Council Debates Ghty Needs and Public Works

The February city council meeting discussed street paving across several city areas. The new solicitor Russell Finsterwald spoke, promising cooperation, while retiring solicitor Major Johnson offered continued assistance. The council reviewed East Side storm sewer plans and West Side requests, with financing to be shared by affected property owners.

Russell Finsterwald 8. M. Johnson Major Johnson van Vorhes Street Roush Graham Athens East Side Mill Street West Side

Disorder Breaks Out in Troy as Traction Cars Run

Disorder erupted in Troy New York when United Traction Company resumed service with strike breakers. A crowd attacked a car, a strike breaker was knocked senseless, and one arrest was made.

Troy WN. Y United Press United Traction Company

Sweden Bans Sales of High Alcohol Preparations

Sweden prohibits sale of any commercial preparation containing more than two and a quarter percent alcohol unless denatured, enforcing a strict restraint on beverage-related products.

Sweden

Local visits and weather delay pastorates at Asbury

Asbury Earnest Glazier and Mrs Laura Glazier visit Sheffield relatives while Mr William Nickoson of West Virginia visits kin here. Ed Miller William Ball and Lillie Koehler spend the day at William Hess’s who is improving after illness. Rev Wills misses Asbury due to bad weather but preaching resumes biweekly at 3. Laura Hoisington recovers from pneumonia and Harve Buck Ray and Fred Williams helped others.

Earnest Glazier Laura Glazier Sheffield Jesse Nickoson William Nickoson West Virginia Ed Miller William Ball Lillie Koehler William Hess Wills Asbury Laura Hoisington Harve Buck Ray Fred Williams Good Samaritan

Neighbors Help Sick Resident With Wood Gathering

Neighbors report a local resident who has been ill spent the afternoon gathering firewood, assisted by neighbors in the effort.

Second Hand Coffin for Sale

An advertisement touts a self described revival from grave illness after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The copy claims it cures stomach, liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It promises a money back guarantee after a single dose and names McKee Drug Co and druggists as sellers.

Mayr McKee Drug Co

Faked Murder to Escape Wife

Detroit man Clark W. Hines was arrested on a charge tied to a staged murder to flee his wife. Police say he killed a rabbit and stained clothes with blood, left them by the Detroit river, then fled on a freight train as a newspaper claimed his death. He allegedly intended his wife to collect $5,060 in life insurance.

New York Clark W. Hines Detroit Hines

Athens and West Highs clash on final area game of year

West High of Columbus meets Athens High on the armory court Thursday in a decisive season finale. The game may decide city honors as Athens aims to complete an undefeated 11 game schedule while West seeks a high finish behind Palmer and Krause.

West Hi Columbus Athens Hi Armory Court West Athens North Hi Palmer Krause All City

Back Aches and Dropsical Swellings Claim Kidney Link

An 19th century style health item asserts swollen hands ankles and back pain stem from deranged kidneys and uric acid buildup. It recommends hot water before meals and an “Anuric” anti uric acid tablet from Dr. Pierce with trial offer by mail.

Pr. Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel Kalo N. Y Pierce

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