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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1920

Page

3

Up to Die of Stomach Trouble Finds Relief with Milks Emulsion

A Berryville Ark man reports severe stomach illness lasting a year, then improved after taking Milks Emulsion. He credits the remedy with restored appetite, sleep, digestion, and strength after 21 bottles. The ad promotes the product as a palatable dietary emulsion with a money back guarantee.

Lyman Baker Star Route Berryville Ark Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind Cline Pharmacy Co Athens L. J. Eberle Nelsonville

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Don’t stay stuffed up. A dose of Pape’s Cold Compound taken every two hours breaks up a cold and ends grippe misery. The first dose clears nostrils and head, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, and contains no quinine. Insist on Pape’s.

Funeral for Marguerite Nelson Held at Home

Miss Marguerite Nelson was deeply loved and respected with numerous flowers from friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday at two by Rev Johnson of the Christian church. All business paused and schools closed as the body was laid to rest at Greenlawn.

Marguerite Nelson Rev. Johnson Christian Church Nelson Greenlawn

Miss Ebaugh Directs Nelsonville High Toy Shop Play

Miss Ebaugh from the John B. Rogers Producing Company arrives to train the high school cast for Fi Fi of the Toy Shop. Rehearsals start immediately with performances scheduled for February 19 and 20, promising the district’s most elaborate show yet.

Miss Ebaugh John B. Rogers Nelsonville Toy Shop

Harrold Funeral Planned for Mrs Anna Harrold

Reverend C L Johnson of the Christian church will conduct the funeral for Mrs Anna Harrold, a longtime and faithful worker, on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at her Fayette street residence.

Harrold C. L. Johnson the Christian Church Anna Starrold Fayette Street

Mission Study Class Formed by Presbyterian Ladies

A mission study class of the missionary society of the Presbyterian church is formed and will hold its first meeting tonight at Mrs. J. M. Hyde's home with Mrs. Hyde as leader.

Ladies of the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. M. Hyde

West Visits Pomeroy For Nelsonville Electric Co

R. C. West arrives in Pomeroy as a business visitor in the interests of the Nelsonville Electric Co. He aims to discuss local electrical services and potential projects.

R. C. West Pomeroy Nelsonville Electric Co

P T A Discusses Tardiness and Speaker Dr Corsan

The West building P T A held a February meeting to address tardiness with a promptness slogan Be ready when the bell rings. A Supt Ferree letter was read and Mrs Hudson announced a February 17 lecture by Dr O T Corsan on Americanization at the high school auditorium.

West D.A. Ferree Hudson

Chamber of Commerce Sets Two Meetings Monthly

The Chamber of Commerce announces two monthly meetings starting this Thursday with the first meeting described as the year’s most important. Citizens urged to attend as committees have prepared key business items. the Y M C A hosts a supper at 6 30 for fifty cents.

Chamber OF Commerce

Special Convocation of St Bernard Chapter This Week

A special convocation is announced for Wednesday evening with the Royal Arch degree to be conferred. A large attendance is desired. C. L. Preston, H. P. S. V. Kinney, Sec.

St. Bernard Chapter C. L. Preston

Philadorian Lodge F and A M Special Communication Friday

A Friday evening session of Philadorian Lodge F and A M will confer the Master Mason degree on one candidate. A luncheon will follow. A large attendance is requested. ED. C. COOLEY W M I V KINNEY Sec

Philadorian Lodge F. & A. M

Wanted To Rent Farm For Grain Or Cash

Classified notices list two ads from Nelsonville. W. M. McKnight seeks a farm for grain or cash at Sealey R. No. 3. A girl or middle aged woman is wanted for general housework, offering seven dollars weekly, call 119 Bell phone.

W. M. McKnight Sealey R. No Bell Phone

Cleanup sale on cement and plaster pricing notice

Cleanup sale offers 65 sacks good Portland Cement at 70c and 5 tons Plaster at $18.38 per ton. Contact Manson Martin in Nelsonville to estimate spring needs. Also notice E. J. Russell, Doctor of Chiropractic, opens office rooms in Wesley Block at 101 N High St Columbus Ohio.

Manson Martin Nelsonville E. J. Russell Wesley Block N. High St Columbus

Mickey At The Opera House In Glouster

The notice advertises Mickey at the Opera House on February 13 and 14 with matinee Saturday. Matinee admission 30 cents, nights 25 and 50 cents plus a 24 10 war tax. A dance at Gibbs hall Thursday funds an American Legion Post. service members should register at Mike Sheneen's pool room to join as Major S. M. Johnson of Athens assists in organizing the post.

Mickey The Opera House

Officers to be Nominated at Moose Lodge Meeting

Loyal Order of Moose members will nominate officers at the regular lodge meeting Friday evening this week. All lodge members are urged to attend.

The Loyal Order of Moose

Funeral of Mrs. James Collins Held in Jacksonville

Mrs. James Collins of Jacksonville died in Columbus from pneumonia. Funeral at U B church in Jacksonville tomorrow at one o'clock conducted by Rev Belchar. Interment follows in Jacksonville cemetery.

James Collins Jacksonville Columbus U. B Belchar

Woolen Mills Manager Returns From Parkersburg

Hugh Gormley local manager of the National Woolen Mills arrived back yesterday after a brief stay at the companys main office in Parkersburg where he spent a few days.

Hugh Gormley The National Woolen Mills Parkersburg

Ward Family Visit Expands at Peugh Home

Mrs Harold Ward and her daughter Martha Jane of Chillicothe are spending several days with Mrs Ward's parents, Mr and Mrs R G Peugh.

Harold Ward Martha Jane Chilicothe

Mrs Isaac Price Visits Canaanville Hosts

Mrs Isaac Price of Canaanville was here the first of the week as the guest of Mr and Mrs Hoyt Stephenson.

Isaac Price Canaanville Hoyt Stephenson

Dancing Lessons In Gibbs Hall Gloucester

Misses Helen Gibbs and Maud Chevalier offer dancing lessons in Gibbs hall Gloucester on Tuesday and Thursday nights each week for interested students.

Gibbs Hall Glouster Helen Gibbs Maud Chevalier

Attorney Geo W Rose Transacted Legal Business

Attorney Geo W Rose transacted legal business at the county seat yesterday.

Geo. W. Rose

Spanish Influenza Epidemic Grows and Prevention Urged

Physicians warn of rising Spanish influenza cases and urge preemptive care. The article promotes Hyomei inhalers as a preventive measure, detailing how to use the oil to kill germs and prevent infection. It cites long-standing efficacy of Hyomei for cold and catarrh and calls for immediate adoption.

Athens

Musical director leads grand Rendville convention

M. B. Tucker, musical director of the convention, arranged all music and performed solos for Gloucester. The convention was a grand success with royal entertainment for delegates and visitors by Rendville’s hosts. The group adjourned to meet April 25 at The Plains.

M. B. Tucker Glouster Rendville the Plains

Leonard Outpoints Dundee In Ring Thriller

Benny Leonard defended the lightweight title by outpointing Johnny Dundee in eight rounds at Jersey City. Dundee forced the pace early, but Leonard’s lefts and a solid right hook repeatedly rocked Dundee, who pressed for a knockout but failed to capitalize. Preliminaries saw Jimmy Burts knock out Johnny Riley while Chief Halstone outpointed another opponent.

Jersey City N. J Benny Leonard Johnny Dundee Dundee Jimmy Burts Bridgeport Johnny Riley Brooklyn Chief Halstone Buffalo

Funeral for City Woman's Child Held at Home

A three-year-old daughter of Mrs. Mary Binford died Friday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at one o'clock at the home, conducted by Rev. Goode, with burial in the city cemetery.

Mary Binford Goode

Glouster Colored News Ills and Convening Sunday

Mrs Bertha Binford is on the sick list with neuralgia. Mr A H Booker was struck in the eye at a mine and taken to a Columbus hospital. Robert L Taylor recovered from grippe and returned to work. Mrs BE Adine Riley remains confined at home. Rendville Sunday school convention drew attendees despite sickness and the Binford child funeral. Mrs R L Taylor, secretary, supplied the program.

Glouster Bertha Binford A. H. Booker Columbus Robert L.taylor BE. Adine Riley Rendville Binford R. L. Taylor

Debatis beats Duff in eight rounds in boxing card

Charley Debatis defeats Johnny Duff in eight rounds while Willie Spencer outpoints Spider Roach in their eight round bout. Willie Burke from Brooklyn faces Spider Roach in the other eight rounder.

Charley Debatis Johnny Duff Jersey City Willie Spencer Providence Spider Roach California Willie Burke Brooklyn

Admiral Sims Attacks Daniels at Navy Hearing

Admiral William S. Sims testifies before the Senate naval affairs subcommittee accusing Secretary Daniels of a defeatist policy harming the navy. He denies Byrnes’ charges and warns that rewarding defeat risks eroding fighting spirit more than Bolshevism.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington William S. Sims Daniels Sims Navy Senate Naval Affairs Byrnes House Pittman Pershing Great Britain France United States Glass Admiral Sims Navy Department Europe America

President Wilson Signals Compromise on Reservations

President Wilson is willing to accept all of Senator Hitchcock's reservations, including the one on article ten. The White House reiterated today that regarding article ten, the president said he is bound to adhere to its substance.

Washington Wilson Hitchcock White House

Local Visit Usuals and a Sick List Highlight Week

OY ae ee OY ae ee Mr and Mrs Arda Kasler visit Don Kasler and family Sunday. J W McDaniel and family called on Lew Morris. Ruth Hudnall spent weekend with her father near Albany. Mrs Howard Brown on the sick list. Bible school poorly attended with 19 present. Warren and Mrs McDaniel visited Harvey Wolfe and family. Jno Morns called on A W Keirns. Henry Calentine called to Nelsonville for son Henry Jr illness. Spring thoughts amid high living costs. Harland Linscott sold a fine driving mare.

Arda Kasler Don Kasler J. W. McDaniel Lew Morris Ruth Hudnall Albany Howard Brown Warren McDaniel Harvey Wolfe Jno. Morns A. W. Keirns Henry Calentine Nelsonville Henry Jr Harland Linscott

Honest parents and the modern girl admitting truth

The passage contrasts the modern girl admitting she is the daughter of honest parents with the refusal to accept poverty. It notes that no lie sounds plausible when one is telling it, implying scrutiny of origins and integrity.

Ignorance and Distrust Threaten Health, Warns Reader

A fragmented medical exhortation argues diseases begin in the stomach and spread to kidneys liver and lungs. It warns weak stomachs weaken brain cells and nerve force, urging readers to heed dietary and hygienic guidance to avoid deadly microbes.

New Herbal Remedy Claims Nerve-Based Relief for Digestive Ailments

The text touts a herbal medicine Dreco as restoring nerve force and blood circulation to revitalize stomach cells and gastric secretions, suggesting rapid improvement. It cites signed testimonials from many users claiming relief from stomach trouble, fevers, asthma, catarrh, rheumatism, kidney disorders, constitution, and blood ailments.

Dreco

Dreco Earns Praise From Several Ohio Residents

Mrs. J W Showers of Norval Park Zanesville reports relief after using Dreco for a sluggish liver dizziness and back pains. Mr R Shoemaker of Lima says he benefits after years of illness and long service with D T & L R R. Mrs Lady Gross of Dayton details relief from digestive issues skin sores and boils after Dreco use. Local readers are urged to consider the remedy based on these accounts.

J. W. Showers Norval Park Zanesville, C Mr. R. Shoemaker E. High Street Lima Lady Gross Washington

Sheriff Sale Notice in Athens County Ohio 1920

The sheriff of Athens County Ohio will auction two parcels in Dover and Athens townships on March 18 1920 at 1 p.m. The First Tract covers about 250 acres with coal and salt rights reserved and exceptions including 100 acres conveyed to Johnson Cole and 20 acres to William Lowrey, plus a reservoir agreement with The New Pittsburg Coal Company. The Second Tract contains 13.06 acres with river and rail line boundaries, plus easements for The New Pittsburg Coal Company and an outdated road strip. Sale at courthouse door Athens Ohio on partition order. Cash. Sheriff Her k Parker and Deputy McKinley signature.

Bie Asaos Cone Marcellus Cy Rutledge Lutellus T. Rutledge Athens Ohio Stuate Dover State of Ohio Company Hocking Valley Canal Mta Lydia Nye Sal Hockin Valley Canal Johnson Cole William Lowrey Thomas W. Rutledge New Pittsburg Coal Company Dover Township Athens County Hocking River New Pittsburg Coal Company New Pittsbur Coal Company Ansiene E. O Nelsonville Hocking-Sunday Creek Traction Company Hocking Seine

Robbery at Akron City Hall Nabs Cash and Checks

Building Inspector Welker’s office in Akron city hall basement was robbed at noon as clerks were absent. The thief pried open a desk and took 3300 dollars in cash and 979 dollars in checks from under police headquarters.

Akron. O Welker City Hall

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Y Afersonville News POST C. Cooley V. Kinney Sec Glouster News Leonard Besgy S Mustarine Begg Aim Allagts Daniels S. Patterson Salvation Army Merchant J. F. Fisher George H. West Sheriff’s Sale Common Pleas Court Athens Ty Anata Herb J. Parker P. Ht. McKinley A. Koons t-lu-Sotw N. Court Swanson Furniture Co Stuart's Opera House Clarkson and Hill Mastodom Minstrels LY Woodall Bert Devore Lou Worth
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