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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1927
Page
7
An old advertisement touts a remedy described as a mighty healing power for itching skin and a wide range of skin ailments. It claims relief for pimples rough red skin itching piles ulcers and burning feet and offers a generous box for 36 cents through your local druggist.
Knights of Bowling in Logan defeated a visiting Pythias team from Columbus by 118 total pins in three games Tuesday evening. The locals earned the right to face the league champion Knights of Pythias in the closing meet as Jenkins led the visiting lineup against local bowler J. Columber.
Mrs. J. W. Frost mother of Mrs. C. M. Scheide of Logan died at her Towanda home. She and her husband were frequent visitors at the Scheide home and had many acquaintances in Logan. Funeral services and burial will be held there Thursday.
Perry Woods of Nelsonville pleaded guilty before Magistrate J PP Miller to intoxication. He was fined $25 and costs after arrest by Sheriff Lloyd following an affidavit in Run County rate's court. The offense reportedly occurred Saturday in Run in this county.
Mr and Mrs John Westenhaver of Logan attended the funeral for Warren Brown eight son of Mr and Mrs Cy Brown of near town City on Monday The child had been ill for two weeks and died from lockjaw a note of tragic illness and a local family’s loss.
Miss Ruth Brook entertained the Junta club at her home Saturday evening. Mrs. Harry Ambrose spoke on Se Betary and outlined the Vagabond Kine. Miss Plasius gave a Ship recital. Club members then discussed. Hostess served dinner.
Professor F B Smith of Ohio University will address the Men s Brotherhood at the Presbyterian tonight at 6 o clock on American Interests in China. The Sloane Division of the Friendly Society, chaired by Mrs A Sloane, will serve the dinner.
Rev H M Butler marks a remarkable 96 years of active ministry in the Presbyterian church in Belfast. The longtime pastor has witnessed decades of congregational history and community life while continuing in service to his faith.
An old advertisement touts a treatment called HEM that claims to cure piles by freeing blood flow in the lower bowel. It markets HEM as a internal medicine sold by Cline's Pharmacy and promises quick relief with a safe track record for thousands of sufferers.
James Snedekar aged 74 died at 4 AM at his North Court street home from a stroke suffered Tuesday after ten days illness. He formerly worked at Athens Book and News. Funeral at Jagers' parlors 1 PM Saturday. Burial in McConnelsville. Born Noble county he ran an Amesville undertaking business from 1896 to 1920. Survived by widow and sister in Zanesville.
Mrs Evelyn Hill Van Dyke 27 wife of Cecil Van Dyke died at 6 yesterday morning from appendicitis at her Akron home. She leaves husband son Wallace and her mother Mrs Maggie Hill. Formerly of Athens she graduated from Athens High School and worked at Western Union. Funeral 1 PM Friday.
From 70 to 100 lives lost in unprecedented northern Japan snowfall with Niigata prefecture buried under 20 feet of snow. Entire houses hidden under drifts and snowslides as the government dispatches troops for rescue efforts.
Coroner Ritson denounces the writer of an anonymous letter as a plain murderer for causing Miss Edith Rolfe to take her own life through distress over the letter.
Common Pleas court hears the contest to the Swart will dated September 14, 1926. A jury of twelve including John H. Allen and Aaron Brown convened to hear George Swart and Arthur Swart against Tenie Swart et al. The will left five dollars to seven children and one dollar to ten grandchildren with the remainder to widow Tenie after funeral expenses. The Swart sons allege their father did not manage his affairs properly when making the will.
The horoscope notes a sudden visit or journey may occur and advise discretion. It urges seeking guidance from bosses and authorities for possible favors and honors, with a birthday year marked by change and potential advancement for the child born today.
Mrs Mary G Noss urged a stronger public opinion to urge governments toward peace at a February mass meeting of women students in Ewing hall auditorium. She cited League of Nations work in Europe and voiced expectation the United States will join the World Court. Dean Irma Voigt outlined year activities including a February 12 costume party and February 19 YYWCA banquet.
The Sunnyside school student council met Tuesday under President Herman Curry to handle business. Officers in each home room will supervise the playground, and a program by council members is set for the next meeting.
A wine exhibit in Speyer on the Rhine features a 1600 year old vintage preserved in an ancient Rodman flask uncovered during archaeological excavations.
Diapepsin settles your stomach instantly and ends morning nausea. It digests starches milk eggs and meat, reduces heartburn and dizziness, and helps expectant mothers gain better nutrition. A 60 cent package is available at drug stores.
An advertisement extols Adlerika as a dual-action bowel cleanser that removes old matter from both bowels. It claims rapid weight gain, relief from gas, cramps, and sleeplessness, with quotes from doctors praising its effectiveness and a note it’s available at leading pharmacies in Athens.
Mrs. Tomie Vanhoose of Atonte 1 cites relief after using six bottles of Golden Medical Discovery seven of Favorite Prescription plus Lotion Tablets and Pleasant Pellets. She credits renewed health to the medicines and urges readers to obtain trial packages from Doctor Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo New York.
Miss Bertha Bridgeman lists cast members for The Forest Court operetta to be staged February 5 by pupils of Sunde school. Names include Tommy Paul Cain Dick Snow Clifton Stout Maedene McLeod Juanita Saylor and many others with choruses from all grades and special dances such as the dance of the rippling waters and the rabbit and owl dances.
Feb 10. Mrs Anna Liszka confessed murderer of her husband Harry Liszka will be arraigned in common pleas court tomorrow on a manslaughter charge.
A 1927 Elsie Marlowe column advises a discouraged wife to separate and gain support while her husband battles alcohol. Elvira counters that true goodness fights temptation and urges the wife to gain independence, child care, and possibly probation for the husband to prove his love.
Bows and belts brighten spring frocks with a black felt hat featuring a diagonally folded band and satin bows. Ocelot ski n with beaver trim, a shadow plaid topcoat, and black red check velvet jumper dominate a bold lineup. The Afro turban silhouette returns for resort and footwear while Milan influence appears in navy ensembles and satin brims.
Lillian theorizes Mary may be used as a tool to mislead investigators into a web of deceit. The narrator worries about Mary’s tale and the possibility that Mrs Baker orchestrated events to sever connections with Jack Leslie. Both acknowledge Mary’s honesty may be compromised by family dynamics.
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a herbal laxative that cleanses the system and improves bad breath without calomel side effects. Promotes a week nightly use and highlights olive color as a distinguishing feature. Sold by all druggists with the price shown as loc, soc, 60c.
Announcement of the seventh number in the Ohio university music and lecture course. Prof C G Robinson director of the school of music says Rhodes of Pittsburgh will present a musical program. Mr Rhodes sang in Athens three years ago and was well received. Patrons will hear Oswald Ryan of New York at 7 30 o clock Friday night on immigration economics and sociology.
Scotland Yard officials believe the ringleader of an English jewel robbery gang is an American crook directing operations from abroad. The hunt centers on tracing the suspect’s movements and connections to lure him to justice.
A mid week service at the Central Avenue Methodist separate church drew strong attendance with fifty seven participants. Four individuals, Helen Junod Doris Graham Theodore Kern and Mrs Alice Bretz, publicly professed the Christian oath at the close.
A pie social is scheduled at Trap Vy Hollow school house at 7 29 p m Friday night. Valentine voxers will be provided for those attending.
A compilation of Q and A items covers flying snakes observed by William Beebe in Borneo, no monorailways in the United States, India's northeastern rainfall near Calcutta exceeding 600 inches, coin cleaning tips with whiting and potatoes, and the statistic that about 8.5 million American women are wage earners.
For fifty years genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia has been prescribed to ease sour acid and gassy stomachs. It neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than bicarbonate soda and helps pass waste gently, with a pleasanter taste. Twenty-five and fifty cent bottles sold at drugstores. Milk of Magnesia is a U. S. Registered Trademark of The Charles H. Phillips Company.
In Lille France 1900 workers were sent home after rats damaged electrical wiring in mines causing a large stoppage. Authorities assess repairs and safety to restart operations.
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