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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1921
Page
3
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advertisement Claim
An old time ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative alternative to calomel. It promises pink skin, bright eyes, and buoyancy by stimulating the liver and bowels with olive oil based formula. Sold in boxes for 15c and 30c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Geddes sails for America to relay British naval talks
Sir Auckland Geddes sails to the United States today and will convey Britain's readiness to cooperate in any movement to restrict naval armament. He has spent over a month in England meeting with Prime Minister Lloyd George and cabinet members, and he also met the king. Geddes was to share his views on American attitudes toward Mesopotamian oil and the reallocation of German cables, while receiving the British stance on issues affecting the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Browning
United Press
South Hampton
Eng
Sir Auckland Geddes
America
Great Britain
Geddes
England
Lloyd George
Mesopotamia
Unsuccessful Bomb Attempt On Dublin City Hall
An attempted bombing of Dublin city hall failed last night. The building houses government troops. A car sped by and hurled an explosive causing damage and prompting a renewed military search for hidden munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Chicago Inventor Connects Revolution Counter to Stopwatch
A Chicago inventor has electrically linked a revolution counter for machinery with a stopwatch. The device integrates timing and RPM measurement in one instrument, promising streamlined monitoring of mechanical performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mayor McCune Takes Office in Nelsonville Oath by Barrows
Mayor McCune E McCune became executive head of Nelsonville after his oath administered by retiring Mayor Barrows who resigns at that moment. Harry Kelley sworn in as director of public safety filling vacancy. William Linn becomes de facto council president and third ward rep seat is unfilled until a successor is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCune
Peter Barrows
Harry Kelley
William Linn
Council
Special Meeting of Red Men Tonight at 7
The Red Men call a special meeting at their hall tonight at seven to arrange the funeral for Brother Tip Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
Tip Johnson
P. T. A. Plans Founders Day Celebration
The West building P T A prepares a Founder's Day program next Thursday at 7 pm in the West End building. All interested in the schools urged to attend. A health playlet by pupils. Miss Bridgeman of Athens and county Red Cross nurse Miss Munn will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of the West
West End
Bridgeman
Athens
Red Cross
Munn
M. Johnson Dies After Illness at Age 49
M Johnson aged 49 died after a prolonged illness. He was single and survived by a sister and a brother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church under the auspices of the Red Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T M. Johnson
T. M. Johnson
Christian Church
Red Men
Lena McLain Funeral Wednesday Held Near Kimberly
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena McLain will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at her home near Kimberly. Rev. Johnson will conduct the service.
Chamber of Commerce Plans February Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its second February meeting on Thursday evening. Past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will serve dinner at 6 15. The group aims to top its record attendance and discuss the manager form of city government with attorneys detailing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Pythian Sisters
Young Ruth Grace Koon 1918 1921 Doanville Obituary
Ruth Grace daughter of Mabel and Roy Koon was born January 6 1918 in Doanville Ohio and died February 7 1921 in Doanville at age 3 years 1 month 2 days She leaves her mother father one sister and many relatives and friends The obituary recalls her sweet lips sparkling eyes and a “pilgrim” journey to the shore as family mourns and hopes to meet again in heaven
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Grace
Mabel
Roy Koon
Doanville
Ohio
Card of Thanks for Grace Koon
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of our beloved daughter Grace Koon. We especially thank Rev. Matheny for consoling words, the singers for their music, Mr. Stout for his attention, and all who contributed floral offerings and used their machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Koon
Matheny
Stout
Barber couple returns from Columbus after father-in-law's death
Mr and Mrs C E Barber traveled from Columbus following the death of Mrs Barber's father Samuel Woodruff.
Miss Besse Richards Visits Glouster Relative
Miss Besse Richards of Glouster spent the weekend here as the guest of her aunt Mrs W S Gadbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besse Richards of
Glouster
Better Nelsonville Debt Clean Sweep Proposed by Bartlett
A Nelsonville community urges a debt wipeout to start fresh. The idea, backed by Mr Bartlett, envisions Chamber of Commerce backing a townwide financial clean slate with broad citizen cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bartlett
Chamber of Commerce
Reduced prices on reupholster and repair of all furniture
In a limited period the firm offers reupholstery re finish and repair of all kinds of furniture at substantial saving. This promotion highlights discounts across coverings and repairs to attract customers seeking cost effective refurbishing.
Spring Suit Styles Debut With Embroidered Flower Trim
Navy tricotine suit features a one button jacket with a roll collar and flaring sleeves. A deep embroidered border with henna gray and navy silk floss enhances the skirt and coat edges. A blue jersey tailleur with kimono sleeves adds a practical, fashionable option for business travel or school.
Women organize a Better Nelsonville club
Residents describe a local women's movement aimed at improving Nelsonville. The group, not yet named, seeks to unite many women for a single goal: better town life. Principles include boosting, optimism, and worker effort, with men ready to assist on needed projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Nerve Boost Through Phosphate
Organic phosphate is essential for nerve and brain tissue and a deficiency leads to fatigue and lack of ambition. The ad urges readers to obtain Bitro-Phosphate from McKee and take two five grain tablets with each meal to rebuild exhausted nerves and regain strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Freezone Eradicates Corns Pain Free
An ad claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain by applying a drop, then allows removal with fingers. It notes a druggist sells a small bottle for a few cents, effective on hard and soft corns and calluses between toes.
Bills Move On Divorce Restrictions And Highway Contract Relief
In Columbus the house debated a measure by Rep Kirk Ottawa county banning remarriage for one year after divorce and tying gross neglect as a one year ground. Senator Miller Muskingum pushed a senate bill to annul 1914 Guernsey county highway contracts with Ayres and Kaffes and release bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kirk
Ottawa County
Ohio
Miller
Muskingum County
Senate
Ayres and Kaffes
Zanesville
Guernsey County
Local residents visit and travel notes from Athens area
The Plains C E Starr of Athens visited the store Friday and Saturday. George Burdette and wife shopped in Athens on Thursday. Mrs. Mary Micheals is seriously ill. Harry Stephens of Cincinnati called here Friday night. Roy Hawk and Roscoe Shields motor to Nelsonville and Athens Saturday. Mrs. John Shafer and daughter were in Athens Saturday. Leonard McKee of Sugar Creek visited Saturday with Stuart Bell and John and Henry Schmidt. Mrs. Ed Shipley of Athens spent three days here last week with her mother Mrs. Mary Micheals. Charles Brown of Athens was Sunday guest of his parents. Steve Kaufman traded a Chevrolet for an Oldsmobile Saturday. Mrs. Cliff Wolfe and friend near Connett were guests of Mrs. Liz Guess Saturday night and Sunday. Roy and Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hawk were Sunday guests of Mrs. Adam Nash at Nelsonville. Beatrice and Vera Burdette of Athens spent Sunday with their parents here. Fletcher Hawk and family visited her mother Mrs. Scott at Salem Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Martin of near Marshfield spent Sunday with friends here. Evelyn Aleshire is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. J K Brown had weekend guests nephew Mr. Ray Bumgarner and wife of Nampa Idaho en route to New York from where they will sail February 17 for Mrs. Bumgardner's home in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stephens
Cincinnati
Roy Hawk
Roscoe Shields
Nelsonville
Athens
John Shafer
Leonard McKee
Sugar Creek
Stuart Bell
John
Henry Schmidt
Ed Shipley
Mary Micheals
Charles Brown
J. K. Brown
Steve Kaufman
Cliff Wolfe
Connett
Liz Guess
Roy
Rob Hawk
Adam Nash
Beatrice
Vera Burdette
Fletcher Hawk
Scott
Salem
Owen
Martzolff to Lecture at Ohio University on Founders Day
Dr. C. L. Martzolff will present the first program in a Founder's Day series. The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday evening in Ewing Hall at Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Martzolff
Presbyterian Church
C. L. Martzolff
Ewing Hall
Actress Reveals Home Made Mixture To Darken Gray Hair
American actress Joicey Williams shares a simple at home formula to darken gray or faded hair. Mix half a pint of water with one ounce bay rum a small box Barbo Compound and a quarter to half ounce glycerin. Apply twice weekly until the shade matches desired. The recipe claims to soften hair without coloring the scalp and not rub off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joicey Williams
Two One With Dread Typhus
Following two deaths from typhus in New York public health officials planned a 12 day quarantine on all trans Atlantic passengers. Liners would withhold landing until 12 days after sailing to allow typhus incubation. The steamer Minnesota would anchor off quarantine as a hospital receiving ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Public Health Service
Minnesota
Got Sixty Days For Six Deaths
Barnett Weinberg, 30, owner of the New Catherine Street theatre, received sixty days in the workhouse after admitting minors without guardians amid a fire scare that caused six children to be trampled to death in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barnett Weinberg
New Catherine Street
Picture Theatre
Troops to stay in Mingo Field as orders issued
Federal troops will remain in Mingo Field in Williamson West Virginia beyond tomorrow. Senator Sutherland said a temporary order to retain the soldiers was issued and a permanent order will be issued today by authority from the justice department.
Easter date and fashion timing linked to Paschal full moon
The piece notes Easter falls on March 27 this year as the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon. It explains the formula for determining Easter and mentions that fashion trends shift early, with spring garments appearing before the traditional church visit.
Glouster Sportsmen Club Opens 1921 Membership Drive
The Glouster Sportsmen Club announces 1921 memberships at 25 cents each. The group helped establish the nearby big game preserve and secured fish from state and federal authorities for local streams. More fish are promised this year. membership cards will be left at local barber shops for those missed by solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster Sportsmen Club
Glouster
Missing money after hole in pocket on Spring Street
Hugh Gormley dropped four twenty dollar bills and two five dollar bills from a hole in his trousers pocket while walking from his Spring Street home. He retraced his route but could not find the missing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Gormley
Gormley
Spring Street
Eddy Attends Hardware Dealers Convention in Columbus
EB. J. Eddy traveled to Columbus this morning to participate in the Hardware Dealers Convention held in the state capital this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. J. Eddy
Columbus
Hardware Dealers
Capitol City
Mrs Evelyn Vandergriff to Visit Columbus Parents
Mrs Evelyn Vandergriff of Columbus arrives in this city tonight to spend several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs O I Birtcher after a five week hospital stay in Columbus. Her father Mr Birtcher traveled to Columbus this morning to accompany her. W W Bryson is in Columbus on business for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Vandergriff
Columbus
O. I. Birtcher
Mr. Birtcher
W. W. Bryson
For Sale Five Room Cottage in Glouster
Five room cottage with water in the house for sale. Contact phone R257. Glouster location noted. Dated February 15, 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Amesville funeral and local meeting notes in Amesville area
Funeral attendees from distance included Lewis Humphrey of Fisher and Clayton Linscott of Beverly. Ames and Bern wool growers elected officers at a K of P Hall meeting with Db Henry as president B W Linscott as vice president and W R Goddard as secretary treasurer. Services were held at Federal Valley church conducted by Rev. Robert. Prof E W Shirley visited Marietta returning with Mrs Shirley and their young son. Mrs Lucy Adair visits daughter in Athena. I W Gibson traveled to New York City to visit relatives for two weeks. Giffords went to Columbus for lumber dealers meeting then to Mars Penn. Rail spread caused four coal cars to derail north of town. Black Diamond to work four days this week with expectation of five days subsequently. Jennings of Utley mine returned to New York after a week at the mine. work anticipated soon. Fox Gardner Company began oil operations on Nininger farm and plans to route oil into the pipeline in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. F. Linscott
Lewis Humphrey
Fisher
Clayton Linscott
Beverly
Ames and Bern Wool Growers’ Association
K. of
P. Hall
Db Henry
B. W. Linscot
W. R. Goddard
Federal Valley Church
Robert
E. W. Shirley
Marietta
Shirley
Lucy Adair
T. E. Clark
Athena
I. W. Gibson
New York City
F. H. Gifford
Columbus
Lumber Dealers’ Association
William Adair
Mars
Penn
Charlton
Jennings
Utley
Fox-Gardner & Company
Nininger
F. R. Phillips
Seed Culture Union Formed in Norway Aims for Domestic Seed Production
A new seed culture union is established in Norway with plans to produce all seeds domestically. The move seeks to reduce reliance on imports and boost local agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Quiet R D 2 Sharpsburg Notes Family Visits and Illness
Sharpsburg R D 2 records a calm period with reports of whooping cough patients improving and a stroke affecting Mrs. Phebe Harris near Plantsville. Levi Bardin of Clarksburg visited Mt. Hermon and Plantsville relatives with a prosperous appearance. George and Fawcett families shared a Monday visit. Nettie Dille visited her daughter in the Glover home. Martha Thompson and Emily Grimes were school visitors at Bartlett. A Bethel candy supper brought joy to local youths. Victor Edgerton, one year old, remains gravely ill from whooping cough complications with slim recovery chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Bardin
Clarksburg
W. Va
Frank
Mt. Hermon
Fannie Fawcett
Plantsville
George Fawcett
Frank Bardin
Nettie Dille
Harry Glover
Martha Thompson
Emily Grimes
Bartlett
Bethel
Phebe Harris
Victor
J. R. Edgerton
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Dublin City Hall
Wm. Mills
Citizens Central
Bank Bldg
Nelsonville, Ohio
Sonville
Mrs
Chaney & Sorrell
Fire Department
Ottawa
Solon
C. E. Starr
George Burdette
Mary
Micheals
Mingo Field
Amesville
Sharpsburg R. D
Court St
Washer Co
Kerr Hardware CO
Rauch
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