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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1920

Page

2

Scranton Woman Recovers From Neuralgia After Pink Pills

Mrs. Charles Hendry of 1035 Adams Ave Scranton credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for anemia with ending ten years of neuralgia. She describes relief from facial swelling headaches and night pain after a few weeks of use and three months of treatment. The ad promotes the pills as a safe tonic for nervous disorders with a free home treatment booklet.

Charles Hendry Adams Avenue Scranton Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Moorhead Takes New Sales Position at Knox Tire

William A. Moorhead longtime Messenger news staffer resigns today to join The Knox Tire & Rubber Co. in Mt. Vernon as District Sales Manager. He will keep Athens residence with an office in the Cline Building and will be replaced temporarily by L N Harness to cover Harris illness.

William A. Moorhead The Messenger Knox Tire & Rubber Co Mt. Vernon Moorhead Athens Cline C. H. Harris L. N. Harness Marietta Marietta Journal Marietta Times Harris

Woman Fractures Shoulder After Fall At Home

Amesville report Mrs Kate Kasler of two miles north of town fell Wednesday night while attempting to lift a coal bucket on her porch. She suffered a fractured shoulder described by the physician as very serious, with risks heightened by her advanced age.

Amesville Kate Kasler Kasler

Milks Emulsion Said to End 16 Year Cough

A testimonial from Mrs. J. B. Crawshaw of Maines Iowa claims a 16 year bronchial cough and asthma were cured after using Milks Emulsion. The ad touts Milks Emulsion as a nutritious digestible tonic that builds strength and resists wasting disease, with a six bottle guarantee and 60 cent price.

Mra J. B. Crawshaw Grand Ave Maines Iowa Terre Haute Ind

First Christian Ladies’ Bible Class Meets in Lexington

Mrs J L Ferguson hosted the Women’s Bible class at her Lexington Avenue home. Owing to the epidemic attendance was down though the meeting remained enthusiastic. Mrs Florence Pendergrass led the program with music by Mrs Floyd Nye and a reading by Mrs Neal Helsel. A luncheon followed for the listed attendees.

J. L. Ferguson Lexington Avenue First Christian Church Florence Pendergrass Floyd Nye Neal Helsel G. H. Nye 8. D. Jackson Lloyd Penders L. H. Lester D. W Guy Gardner Charles Fiske Henry Osborne G. E. Guthrie Ray Parry Nehems Wemsley

High Priced Snoozes Hit New York Bedding

New York reports a sharp rise in bedding costs with prices up 30 to 40 percent since January 1919. Springs priced at 12 to 16 dollars now range from 30 to 50 dollars, according to local manufacturers.

New York

Automobile Gossip from Moler Auto Sales

W E Moler of Moler Auto Sales touts selling 265 used cars last season and promises fair dealing and clear ads. He notes they offer overhauled guaranteed cars from Ford models 1914 to 1920 and Chevrolet 490s from 1916 to 1919, pledging straight talk and good service as they display next week.

W. E. Moler Moler Auto Sales Company

Mrs Shafer Visits Chauncey To See Daughter

Mrs John Shafer of The Plains traveled to Chauncey on Thursday to visit her daughter Mrs Guy Brookins.

John Shafer the Plains Chauncey Thursday Guy Brookins

Chauncey High School Supper Successful

The Wednesday supper in the Chauncey High School building, run by the Domestic Science class, drew a large cheerful crowd and netted over 5000 dollars for the school.

Chauncey High School

Illness Report From Mill Street Home

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ketzback are reported ill with flu and measles at their Mill street residence.

Jake Ketzback Mill Street

Brownsville Worker Visits Chauncey Family

W. B. Koons formerly employed in Brownsville railroad yards arrived in Chauncey on Friday to spend time with relatives and his family.

W. B. Koons Brownsville Chauncey

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Initiates Thirty Two Members

A class of thirty two new members were initiated into the Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge here this evening. A delegation of about twenty from Nelsonville attended and the initiation work was conducted by the Nelsonville lodge. A fine banquet followed the ceremony.

Rebekah Lodge Mysteries of the Forest Nelsonville

Clarence McCafferty Stricken by Prevailing Ademic Illness

Clarence McCafferty has been taken seriously ill amid the prevailing epidemic. Local doctors report the condition as critical but stable, with nurses monitoring him closely at the city hospital.

Clarence McCafferty

Mrs Floyd Nye Hosts Sunday School Class Evening

Mrs Floyd Nye entertained Thursday evening for her First Christian church Sunday school class. A large attendance enjoyed music and games, and the night ended with refreshments.

Floyd Nye First Christian Church

Mrs Hines Taken To Hospital For Surgery In Columbus

Mrs. W D Hines of Chauncey traveled to Columbus this week for a surgical operation at a hospital. She was accompanied by her husband W D Hines.

W. D. Hines Chauncey Columbus

Mrs. Bingman and son visit Chauncey during week

Mrs. Leo Bingman and her son Robert of New Vienna spent the week in Chauncey visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Robt Hixon.

Leo Bingman Robert New Vienna Chauncey Robt. Hixon

Health Board Budget Ready for Advisory Council Review

At the District Board of Health meeting the budget for the coming year was submitted. Final approval will come at the Advisory Council meeting called by Auditor Cornwell for Wednesday February 18 at 10 A M attended by village mayors and township chairmen.

District Board of Health County Auditor's Office Cornwell

Funnyisms in the News: Refusal to Pay Cover Charge

John H. App of Wo burn Massachusetts refused a 50 cent cover charge and the police told the roof garden manager not to collect or arrest him, per local report.

New York John H. App Woburn Mass App

Divorce Court Names Dr. Mayhew in Self Defense Claim

In Atlantic City court Dr. Samuel Mayhew testified he swore at his wife in self defense. She countered that he drank heavily, cast bed clothes from the window, and slept in the garage.

Atlantic City Samuel Mayhew

Man Discovers Hazardous Sugar Used in Buckwheat Cakes

Noblesville Indiana George Stokoe cooked for the children as his wife was ill. The family disliked the syrup for buckwheat cakes and he investigated finding that the granulated sugar used contained epsom salts.

Noblesville Ind George Stokoe George

Man and whiskey jug unearthed on ranch case

Los Angeles report says Delmas Knox buried a gallon of whiskey on his ranch five years ago and dug it up yesterday. He ended up behind bars and the judge set bail at ten dollars.

Los Angeles Delmas Knox

Robbers Take $47 from Hat Band in Cleveland Attempt

Louis Macek tried to use his head when two assailants approached in Cleveland but failed to prevent the theft of $47 from his hat band.

Cleveland Louis Macek

Moonshine bottle explodes during Brown trial in Spokane

A bottle of moonshine blew up as J. R. Brown stood trial in Spokane. Attorneys retreated to wring their clothes out as the blast disrupted court proceedings.

Spokane Wash J. R. Brown Brown

Prison guards and inmates at Columbus work house face staffing cuts

Columbus Safety Director McCune told the city council that six female prisoners and four female workers supervising them fill the work house. He urged abolishing some of the jobs to streamline operations.

Columbus, CO McCune

Sterling Rises as Foreign Exchange Markets Open

New York February 14 demand for sterling opened firm at 3.45% up 2 percent with buy orders seen at higher levels as traders reacted to early London rates.

Sterling New York

Morgan Declines Lansing Scout Executive Post

Superintendent Morgan announced he again declined the Lansing Scout Executive position at a 3000 dollar annual salary. Michigan officials offered to hold the job open until school year’s end if he reconsidered, following talks with Lansing Scout officials during a Flint visit.

Morgan Lansing Michigan Flint

McCune Tire Co Sees Burnin Bargain Seconds Sale

Len McCune of McCune Tire & Accessory Co says customers are stockpiling good tires now to dodge rising prices next summer. The store reports strong demand for guaranteed tires and auto accessories, and its commission-based used car sales expand opportunities for sellers. Cars of various makes available on West Union Street.

Len McCune McCune Tire & Accessory Co West Union Street

Food Controller Cites Pegasia Name Joke

London report notes Food Controller G. H. Robert mishears a friend calling his wife by Pegasia, the feminine form of Pegasus. He asks the reason, and the friend replies Pegasia derives from an immortal horse and his wife being an eternal nag.

London G. H. Robert Pegasia Pegasus

Willis to Meet Olson in Carlson Olson Rematch

Wrestler Joe Willis, challenger to Thor Olson in January, will clash with Olson on February 23 here after Olson accepted the bout. Willis, a quiet, old school grappler, has faced Joe Turner Don Albright and others, with Carpenter among his recent Lancaster victims.

Joe Willis Thor Olson Olson Willis Joe Turner Don Albright Carpenter Lancaster

Automobile buyers seek evidence as Overland 4 gains sales

An interview with Lostro Co highlights that investigation now guides auto purchases. The Athens county market checks each feature item by item, with showroom activity supporting the claim that buyers study manufacturer literature and observe the Overland 4 in action before buying.

Lostro Company Athens County Lastro Lostro Lostro Show Room

Athens shop touts Overland 4 and Willys Knight cars

The Athens county shop highlights the Overland 4 with exclusive spring suspension drawing attention from buyers. Demonstrations of Willys Knight and extensive Federal truck displays emphasize informed purchases. A. C. Stratton of Nelsonville now represents Essex and Hudson for Athens and Hocking counties, promoting Essex speed and easy riding, with Nelsonville as a strategic distributing point.

Athens County Lostro Willys-Knight Essex and Hudson Cars Athens Hocking A. C. Stratton Nelsonville Mr. Stratton Messenger Essex Cincinnati Speedway Hudson Stratton

Limousine Delivered for Livery Business

Cooley and Campbell deliver a blue Spanish leather Dodge Brothers limousine this week to B. P. Sprague for his livery business. The vehicle promises safety and comfort, pleasing Sprague's patrons.

Cooley & Campbell B. P. Sprague Dodge Brothers

Local Dodge Dealers Report Strong January Sales

Cooley and Campbell, local Dodge Brothers dealers, report January results with twelve cars received and ten sold for immediate delivery. They are taking orders for future delivery and advise buyers to get in line for spring purchases.

Cooley & Campbell Dodge Brothers

Maxwell car praised by buyer Nettie Spence of Guysville

Fred Wheaton owner of Max well agency reports Nettie Spence bought a Maxwell and made a Pennsylvania trip, noting 27 miles per gallon and high satisfaction. The Mansfield brothers take over the shop and auto repair, offering service on all cars and capabilities in carbon burning and battery charging.

Fred Wheaton Maxwell Nettie A. Spence Guysville Pennsylvania

Peculiar Cincinnati University Formation Defeats Ohio

Ohio suffered a 31 to 20 defeat as Cincinnati University deployed an unfamiliar three back, one forward setup. Ohio could not penetrate the visitors’ defense and struggled with guarding, while Newman led Ohio with two field goals and perfect free throw shooting in a Friday night game.

Cincinnati University Ohio Thy Newman Davis Earich Kreiger

Cincinnati Guards Surpass Local Team in Tight Airport Arena Tilt

King on sick list showed resilience for the locals as Shierloh stood out with five baskets at right guard. Haas from Cincinnati dominated inside with rebounding and finishing plays, while the visitors built a lead before Ohio trimmed it late. Lineups list Kreiger Davis Earich Chase Newman Stockdale for Ohio and Coons for Cincinnati.

King Shierloh Haas Cincinnati Ohio Kreiger R. PW Davis L. Picesvineciva Earich Ccosiend Chase

Substitutions and Fouls Ledger for U.S. U. Game

The record lists substitutions Van Sickle and Star with fouls including Newman eight and Muman seven. Referee Riley officiated the U.S. U. matchup, noting Haas and Sheirloh among players.

Muman Haas Sheirloh L. G van Sickle Star Newman Riley

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