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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1920

Page

5

Local Society Notes and Visits This Week

Dr W Murry of Columbus visited his family in the city over Sunday. The L T N Club meets at 133 Morris Avenue Tuesday at 7 pm. Mr and Mrs Edward Carleton of Coolville stay with Mrs Posey at the Park Hotel. Miss Edith Welch from New York joined her mother Mrs John J Welch who has been here for weeks.

W. 8. Murray Columbus L. T.N. Club James Williams Morris Avenue Edward Carleton Coolville Mrs. Posey Park Hotel Edith Welch New York City John J. Welch

Edward Sherman Heads to Kentucky on Business

Mr. Edward Sherman of Washington Street left this morning for Kentucky on business and will be absent for the week.

Edward Sherman W. Washington Street Kentucky

Robinsons Visit Columbus Entertained by Harpers

Mr and Mrs A Robinson spent Saturday and Sunday in Columbus. They were entertained by Mr and Mrs H D Harper of Kimball Place during the visit.

Mrs. A. Robinson Columbus H. D. Harper Kimball Place

Utica Visitors Stay With Cookseys

Mr and Mrs George T Koch and Helen Cooksey of Utica visited here from Saturday until this morning with Helen’s parents Mr and Mrs Homer J Cooksey.

George T. Koch Helen Cooksey Utica Homer J. Cooksey

Beckley Attends Ohio Retail Clothiers Convention

Mr. Harry Beckley traveled to Cincinnati for the Ohio Retail Clothiers Association convention and will return home on Wednesday.

Harry Beckley Cincinnati Ohio Retail Clothiers’ Association Voast Retail Clothiers

Home Economics Leader Hazel Roach Returns to Posts

Miss Hazel Roach in charge of home economics for Marietta public schools returns to duties after a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry M Roach.

Hazel Roach Marietta Public Schools Harry M. Roach

Logan Man Recovers From Appendectomy Surgery

Word from Logan hospital reports Mr J C Nicholson recovering from appendicitis surgery performed Friday and is progressing as well as could be expected given the seriousness of his condition.

Logan Hospital J. C. Nicholson

Mrs Anna Cornell Returns From West Coast Visit

Mrs. Anna Cornell arrived home Saturday noon from a two months visit with her daughter Mrs. H. H. Mills in Los Angeles California. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. R. L. Lotridge and son Robert of Brownsville Pennsylvania.

Anna Cornell H. H. Mills Los Angeles Calif R. L. Lotridge Robert Brownsville

Pallas Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary Social

A large turnout attended the Pallas Club anniversary event hosted by Mrs. L. G. Worstell. Papers by Mrs. A. O. Sloane on club organization and by Mrs. H. N. Hobson on club activities outlined club history and reminiscences.

Pallas Club L. G. Worstell L. J. Addicott A. O. Sloane Anna Price D. J. Evans John H. Preston C. D. Hopkins Manley

Now Is the Time to Clean and Press Your Suit

You likely own suits that can gain extended service with cleaning pressing and minor repairs. With new clothing prices not dropping this year fixing up last year's suit offers value and smartly extends its life.

Ghilligo Man Declares Dreco Relieved Rheumatism

An Ohio carpenter from Chillicothe credits Dreco with rapid rheumatic relief after years of pain. He reports less pain, improved sleep, regular bowels, and regained mobility, praising Dreco’s herbal formula and recommended by Dreco expert Mr. Stout at Cline Pharmacy.

A. Deffenbaugh N. High St Chillicothe, C Stout Cline Pharmacy

Current Events Club Meeting Delights Members

The Current Events club gathered Friday night at Mrs. Mary E. Richards home on Race Street. Mrs. C W Gross led in the president was absent. Two papers on the Irish Question and Immigration sparked discussion. Vocal solos by Miss Marzuela Richards enriched the evening. A Valentine color scheme framed the refreshments and plans for the February 22 meeting with Mrs. James E Woodworth hosting.

Mary E. Richards Race Street C.W. Gross William Williams John J. Woolley Marzuela Richards Cadman Johnn James E. Woodworth Franklin Avenue

Valentine Party Hosted by Miss Helen Farley at Home

Miss Helen Farley hosted a valentine party at her Mill street home Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed games music and dancing with dainty refreshments. The marshmallow toast featured candlelight as marshmallows sizzled while guests sat in a circle. Attendees included Ruth Porter Lucille Bean Marie Haning Lucille Sweeny Ilan Beal Evelyn White Mary White Vercoe Murphy Homer Baird Harry Butcher Buck Jones Lawrence Dupler Ralph Reynolds William Elder Vernon Irwin and others from Athens Logan and Columbus.

Helen Farley Mill Street Evelyn White Ruth Porter Lucille Bean Marie Haning Lucille Sweeny Ilan Beal Mary White Messrs Vercoe Murphy Homer Baird Harry Butcher Buck” Jones Lawrence Dupler Athens Ralph Reynolds William Elder Logan Vernon Irwin Columbus

Smilio Da Gogorza to Sing in Athens Concert

Athens audience will hear renowned baritone Smilio Da Gogorza on Wednesday February 25. The performance promises a program of celebrated arias and cherished melodies by a world famous vocalist.

Athens Smilio da Gogorza

Death takes well known Albany man

Guy Stotts died at his home in Albany on Friday morning after a brief illness described as flu and pneumonia. He and his family had relocated to the village last fall so their three daughters could attend high school. The entire family had battled the illness.

Albany Guy Stotts

Death notice for Mr. Stotts with family Survivors

Mr. Stotts is survived by his wife and five children. Also by three brothers, Grover of near Athens, and two other brothers whose homes are in Nebraska. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church here Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Local Notables and Residents Update in Columbus Area

Mrs Lydia Cline returned home after weeks at Dr B C Vorhes in Columbus. Orville Irwin of Athens stayed locally this week due to illness. Everett Lewin left for Akron for work. Mrs Lewie Freeman and Mrs Heppy Caney are ill. Mrs Sarah Dailey will stay with relatives in Columbus through spring. Delver Bolen and Frances ill with flu. Martha Cline attended a party in Athens. A D Cline and wife bought property on Railroad Street from the Hurseys.

Lydia Cline Columbus B. C. Vorhes Orville Irwin Athens Everett Lewin Akron Lewie Freeman Heppy Caney Sarah Dailey Delver Bolen Frances Martha Cline Christine Dailey A. D. Cline Railroad Street John Hursey

Rheumatism Relief Suggestion From Rad Salts Cure

The article advises rheumatism sufferers to drink four ounces of rad Salts in water each morning for a week and to eat less meat, dress warmly, and stay hydrated. It explains rheumatism stems from uric acid filtered by the kidneys and released via skin and urine, and promotes rad Salts as an inexpensive lithia tonic from grape and lemon juice.

War spoils go on sale of 29 German ships in Washington

Spoils of war valued at fifty to sixty million dollars go on sale at public auction in Washington today. The 29 German passenger ships include the Leviathan George Washington and America seized by the United States during the war. The sale is conducted by the United States Shipping Board with Chairman John Barton Payne as auctioneer. Bids will be received today but must be submitted to the Senate Commerce Committee before acceptance.

Washington Leviathian George Washington America United States United States Shipping Board John Barton Payne Senate Commerce Committee

Goethals and Franklin Lead Million Dollar Liners Auction

In Washington the auction of five ex German liners for Hamburg American service opened with a $1 million bid and reached $13.1 million by Franklin. The bidders are General Goethals for American Ship and Commerce and P A S Franklin for International Mercantile Marine. The ships include George Washington Martha Washington America President Grant Callao and Nansemond. The McKellar resolution paused the sale as bidding continued after lunch with Franklin maintaining the lead at $13.1 million.

Washington George W. Goethals P. A. S. Franklin Shipping Board Franklin George Washington Wilson Martha Washington America Grant Calloa Nansemond Goethals American Ship and Commerce Corporation International Mercantile Marine Thomas A. Scott Ooeo Frank

Ohio University Girls to Sing in Columbus

At the George Washington celebration at the Deshler on February 22 the Ohio University Girls Glee Club will perform a pro am of songs and dances. Naddy's Orchestra will accompany the club with Vera Webster of Columbus among its members.

Ohio University Columbus Deshler

Road work plan outlined for Athens county this year

President Sawyer announces a major year road program in Athens county with tar bound limestone roads. Projects include six mile Chauncey to Jacksonville and three mile Glouster area stretches, plus a Jerseyville gap and Sharpsburg link. A Austin Road Roller representative seeks sale of a large capacity stone crusher for the program.

Athens County Sawyer Board of Commissioners Canaanville Newland State Highway Department Chauncey Jacksonville Sharpsburg Glouster Perryey Jerseyville Athens Pomeroy Austin Road Roller Company

Athens County High Schools Meet Discuss Library And Curriculum

The Athens County High School Teachers Association met in Music Hall for a countywide discussion of library acquisition compulsory literary work participation finals exemptions and foreign language teaching. Twenty three teachers from nine high schools attended alongside county and state education officials. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday March 18 in Music Hall with invitations for all county teachers to participate.

Athens County Peachers’ Association Music Hall W. F. Andrews Miss Richards Glouster E.G. Gibson Featherstone Ezra Steele Enzia Jones New Marshfield John Williams Jacksonville D. C. Chappel Chauncey Wilbur Reeves Howard Sands Stewart Effie Wolfe Buchtel Lucy Belle Evans Jessie Lortz Otis J. Barnhill Amesville Guy Dinsmore Lucy Sutton Canaonville Nesbitt Miles H. Cagg Albany Walburn Pearly Gaske Alex Root H. S A. B. Wagner

Ohio River Stage Report Falls Across Keys Points

River levels in Pittsburgh and upstream towns show declines as of February 16. Point Edge down to 6.0 feet, Herr's Island 6.4, Davis Island 8.2, Beaver Dam 9.7, Parkersburg 10.6, and Point Pleasant 13.2 feet, all decreasing.

Pittsburgh Point Edge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Moran Improved Cincinnati Reds Manager Reported Out of Danger

Pat Moran manager of the Cincinnati Reds, world champions, is out of danger after being treated for bronchitis in Chicago. The illness was reported February 16 and Moran had been seriously ill.

Moran Chicago Pat Moran Cincinnati

Cadomene Tablets Marketed For Nervous Weakness Relief

An advertisement touts Cadomene Tablets as strengthening for weak nerves caused by drink poor digestion overwork anxiety and grief. It cites endorsements from G A Hoover of Reading Pennsylvania and Joe N Herndon of Sacramento California plus a purchaser guarantee of satisfaction.

G. A. Hoover Reading Joe N. Herndon Sacramento Cal

Local Woman Credits Vola-Tonic for Health Boost

Mrs. Alice de Free man avenue Cincinnati says Vola-Tonic, “Builder Of Strength,” improved her energy and digestion after influenza. She reports better circulation, appetite, and nerves after six bottles and notes her overall strength returned. Cline's Pharmacy in Athens carried the product.

Alice de Freeman Avenue Cincinnati Mr. Vincent Mrs. Vincent Athens Cline

Digestion and Assimilation Claim on Food Intake

The passage argues strength comes from digestion not quantity and that thorough chewing reduces needed food. It suggests trying Chamberlain's tablets after supper to test if strength improves. The text reflects old health advice and encourages a practical self test.

Chamberlain

Austrian Invents Front Mounted Snow Rail Cleaner

An Austrian inventor develops a combined burner and sweeper designed to fit the front of a street car. It aims to clean rails of snow ice and dirt, improving winter tram operation.

Deaths Funerals Walter Patterson

Funeral services for Walter Patterson who died Sunday of brain fever were held this afternoon at Clark's Chapel at two o'clock. Burial followed. He was 18 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patterson.

Walter Patterson Clarks Chapel Robert Patter

Five hundred cigar mailers strike in Cincinnati

On February 16, five hundred cigar mailers began a strike after eight employers refused a 16 percent wage increase.

Cincinnati Eigar

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