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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
2
The text a high regard for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant medicine for children with coughs and colds. It notes long experience confirms effectiveness and that it is a favorite with many mothers.
Post Office officials sought the writer of an anonymous letter received by Dr. Keller W. Kirby of Covington and Kentucky state guards. The letter, postmarked Cincinnati, warned guardsmen of burning and burial and referenced officials including Judge Frank A. Bullock and Governor. It followed a mob attack in Lexington on Will Lockett, a confessed murderer.
Mrs. Ethel Broadwick 30, a stunt woman, fell 2000 feet during a film stunt as a parachute designed by her husband failed to open. She died on impact near the Marina with Chas Broadwick watching.
The historical notice states that for the last score of years the population of Holland has risen between one and a half and two percent annually, indicating sustained growth trends.
A wireless broadcast orders west bound vessels to watch for the United States Shipping Board steamship Avondale reported drifting with engines disabled about 10 miles southeast of Nantucket light. The Seneca and other ships respond as the Avondale seeks tow and contact with designated vessels for rescue.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed method to dye wool silk cotton and blends with a rich fade resistant color. It claims the instruction book helps dye over any color without error and suggests showing the Diamond Dye Color Card at the druggist for matching materials.
Rev James A Miller of Athens will conduct services at New England Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 30 morning Carthage Church at 2 30 and Guysville Church at 7 00. Sermon topic The Religious Side of Abraham Lincoln.
Julius Chambers editor who went to Paris in 1887 to establish the Paris edition of the New York Herald died last night after several days of pneumonia. Born in Bellefontaine Ohio he graduated from Cornell and worked with Horace Greeley before joining the Herald staff becoming managing editor of the Herald and later of the New York World.
A Central News dispatch confirms Admiral Kolchak and his premier were shot dead in the prison yard at Irkutsk on February 7 after a military court martial conviction. The report notes their leadership of the anti-Bolshevik government and their prior roles.
In Cleveland Ohio on February 13 Est. A Bidwell 59 wins divorce from Mary B Bidwell 50 after she sued for divorce. Court orders Mary to pay Bidwell 75 dollars monthly for life or until he remarries. The couple married in Portland Oregon where Bidwell worked in the internal revenue service.
For those subject to periodic bilious attacks, appetite wanes before an attack. They may eat because it is mealtime. A light meal with no meat followed by two Chamberlain's Tablets may prevent the attack.
Ve Es Sand Rock guest list includes Merwin Bryson of The Plains visiting parents. Will Vanney of Broadwell dies and is buried at Sand Rock. Neighborhood residents and visitors from Utley Athens Westland and Stew are noted with Sunday and Monday gatherings and illness.
Delia Belle Sharp born August 22 1899 at Canaanville Ohio died February 10 1920 aged 20 5 19. She married Cecil George Davidson of Athens Ohio March 31 and they had two children. She leaves a husband one child her parents three brothers Elas Herbert John two sisters Cordelia Ruth and others. An infant and two brothers James and Granville also died. She was a loving wife and mother and is mourned by relatives and friends.
George F. Bolton of Dayton and Miss Pearl M. Royer of Middlebranch were married this morning by Rev. P. H. Welshimer. The ceremony occurred at 10:13 AM and superstition had no part in the union as they were pronounced husband and wife.
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