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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
3
A health column advises that waking with backache and kidney dullness indicates excess meat in the diet. It explains meat produces uric acid that overworks kidneys, causing sluggishness and various symptoms, and promotes Jad Salts as a remedy to cleanse and stimulate kidneys and neutralize urine acids.
Frank Cox aged 77 a veteran of Company G 18th O V I died at his niece Mrs Gene Hohenadel on Chestnut street in Nelsonville He was a well known respected bachelor and is survived by his brother Leslie Cox No funeral arrangements have been made
A large gathering honored the memory of Mrs. Anna Harrold yesterday afternoon. Rev. Johnson officiated as pallbearers and flowers reflected the high esteem in which she was held. The service concluded with burial beside her loved ones at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Nelsonville high school presents its largest show yet at Stuart opera house with Thursday and Friday performances. The cast shows strong interest and aims to deliver the finest entertainment for the community.
A local Nelsonville YMCA game was halted Friday night with action ending at 6 45 PM. Officials paused play due to conditions or other factors ensuring safe completion of the event.
Nelsonville schools outline a five day program for Interest Week featuring visiting hour, an Americanization address by Dr. O. T. Carson at the high school auditorium, Scout Day activities with Boy and Girl Scouts, and two evenings of school entertainment at Stuart Opera House with Fi Fi of the Top Shop.
The list shows names Barrell Mrs May Blair John C Canale Miss Louise R F D 1 Davis David Douglas Miss Freda Eckels Miss Laura Walton Clyde D with letters advertised on February 10 1920 at the local post office.
Mrs W N Fleck and daughter were guests of Athens relatives on Wednesday. Mrs R A White visits Lancaster relatives. E E Bell transacted business in Columbus on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Billy Wolfe announce the arrival of a daughter on Tuesday.
Trainmaster and official helpers moved into a new yard office built at a cost of $20,000. The modern building is equipped with steam heat and was opened Wednesday.
C A Stover and Charles Martin were in Logan on business on Wednesday. Mrs J H Sharp spent Monday and Tuesday in Athens with her sister. Cc Cc Sharp was a Columbus business visitor on Wednesday. Miss Mattie Denney stayed with friends at Lancaster. Mrs Lizzie Austin spent Wednesday in Haydenville visiting relatives. Mrs Mary Weiland returned to New Lexington after visiting sister Mrs John Hill.
Interest week in the schools opens next Sunday and runs through the week. Prof. D A Ferree will start the events by filling the Presbyterian pulpit next Sunday morning and addressing the congregation on school work. If you are interested in school you should hear Prof Ferree.
The chamber of commerce hosts a dinner tonight at the Y M C A. It is described as a rally meeting and organizers expect a large attendance.
Mrs. Harley Juniper hosted a surprise party Saturday February 7 at her home near Nelsonville for her daughter Eunice. About twenty children attended the afternoon with cake and ice cream served.
The extension class of the Ohio University Logan High basketball team will play a game at the high school gym.
A description notes a 6:30 p m meeting with Dr Wagner to discuss a course titled Teaching of English for a semester. The item identifies the subject and the lecturer.
Attorney M. D. Hughes will be at Dr. Pritchard's office Friday afternoon from 1 30 to 4 30 o'clock to aid the Red Cross drive.
Classifieds note a lost bunch of keys on Nelsonville streets with a liberal reward and request notification to J. W. Smith. Also announces a postponed Murray City K of P dance due to flu and a floor case for sale at 36 E Columbus. A self serving supper by D A of A in Nelsonville on February 14 includes a 10 cent admission and Valentine social in the evening.
At a college athletic association meeting the plan to host major wrestling teams on the Ohio University mat was discussed. Indiana University Virginia University and Virginia Military Institute were among the colleges considered. The association also decided that three years of football players would receive a gold football job and the cheerleader would get a sweater and college pennant to boost competition and spirit.
Berlin February 12 The former Kaiser forbids his son the former crown prince to surrender to the allies and asks the Dutch government to prevent it A Washington cable claims Frederick William would surrender only if charges against other Germans on the allied list are dismissed The note is attributed to the Kreuz Zeitung.
Theodore Shook a colored man was to be tried today in Detroit on the charge of running a shimmy hall. Shook denied there was anything loose about his place.
Chicago musician Paul Biese underwent surgery to remove fifty pounds of surplus flesh from his body after a medical condition. The case echoes the Shylock tale with a modern twist as doctors performed the procedure in Chicago.
New York February 12 The army navy and civilian board of boxing control will begin an investigation into Jack Dempsey's war record once slacker charges can be supported by material evidence. The panel met to discuss procedures but did not set a start date and will not rely on hearsay. It plans to require accusers to appear in person.
A letter from Mr. G. W. VanDyne of Poughkeepsie credits Williams Pink Pills with curing years of rheumatism linked to a chronic cold and thin blood. The ad claims the pills improve blood quality, restore energy, and boost appetite, selling at 60 cents per box with a free booklet available.
The message states Mrs. Clara Ormsby died of pneumonia in Warren Ohio and will be shipped to Coolville for a Friday 11 o'clock funeral at Carthage Presbyterian. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Caldwell and leaves a husband and a five year old son.
The Methodist Episcopal church board of foreign missions donated 25000 dollars to the Italian Ministry of Redeemed Lands for farm implements to be distributed to northern Italy. The money targets long term relief, with the Centenary Deputation noting postwar recovery hinges on self-sufficiency as Austrian troops stripped resources.
Chicago reports the two major leagues still await Garry Herrmann successor. Ban Johnson and J A Heydler hold a list of five candidates and no action is indicated yet. The majors aim to start the 1920 season smoothly and discuss minors representation at a joint meeting.
Revenue officials estimate Jack Dempsey would net about 195,650 from the half million purse after normal tax 40,840 and surtax 263,510 are deducted leaving the champion far from the half million take in the proposed Georges Carpentier bout.
Tests are conducted in England on what is claimed to be a noiseless and fireproof airplane engine. Researchers report promising results, highlighting reduced sound levels and enhanced safety features for potential aviation use.
In Champaign Illinois John King misused lemon extract believing it would restore sight. He mistook a police station for a church and faced a $5 fine plus costs after the incident.
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