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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1919
Page
8
An advertisement claims Neutrone Prescription 99 dissolves rheumatic pains by purifying the blood, promising relief after weeks of suffering. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist for 60 cent or 1 dollar bottles, with McKee Drug Co. and other druggists carrying the product.
Gaskill, chairman of the Athens County Teachers Association, reports petitions circulating across communities for financial relief of rural and village schools. The plea cites debt, teacher shortages, low pay, temporary certifications, and war pressures endangering many districts.
A concise note records a milestone at age sixty five with a brief mention of the event and a simple summary of activities surrounding the aging milestone.
A Baptist church in Indianapolis held a long service where a member described a fleeting sense of light after the pastor preached for an hour. The scene conveyed a devotional mood amid questions about faith and illumination.
An advertisement touts Bioferen as a powerful tonic to boost energy, strength, ambition, and endurance for weak or run-down individuals. It promotes ingredients like lecithin and kelp, recommends two tablets per meal plus one at night for influenza recovery, and offers money back without red tape.
Union Miss Wsther Saylor resumed her school work at Beaumont on Monday after four weeks absent due to the flu. Local notices mention various visits and gatherings as families care for flu patients and participate in Red Cross activities, with gratitude for support and plans to complete work.
Capt R B Copeland and wife of Co ne visit relatives this week. Hazel Haskins of Marietta guest of Miss Frances Yes. Dr T A Copeland of Athens visits his mother Mrs N M Copeland. Mrs Freda Wiley of Akron visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A L. Mrs J W Balderson called to Parkersburg for sister Mrs Clara Gray. Mrs Louie Boswell returns to Clarksburg after weeks with sister Mrs R B Justin. F H Laughlin and Charles McBee attend funeral of Fred White at Athens. Mrs M J Charleton, Mrs Martha Grigsby and Ardath Jarvis visit Parkersburg. Mrs John Murphy and Kathyleen of Athens visit C H McCune's family. Mrs Frank Robinson and children visit Eli and Lou Spaulding at New England. H H Landa visiting relatives in West Virginia. Mr and Mrs C H McCune were
Beaumont reports a domestic incident involving Mitchell Lemaster and his wife with authorities, while Mra Clint Courtney is also connected to the case per local records. Additional details remain unclear in the fragment.
The fourth annual tour of Your Step arrives at the Athens Opera House on Thursday February 20. The production features the famous syncopated melodies of Watch Your Step and is billed as an unprecedented musical event for the season.
Druggists report many Americans unknowingly suffer kidney trouble and Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co is promoted as a mild healing remedy. An insurance examiner notes many applicants are declined due to unseen kidney disease. Sample bottle offered by sending ten cents to Binghamton New York with Athens Daily Messenger mention.
French sacrifice for democracy noted with six million in trenches and gratitude owed. Advertisement promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy from Geo H. Mayr Chicago chemist, claimed to cure stomach, liver and intestinal ailments and appendicitis. money back after one dose. McKee Drug Co. distributing.
President Wilson plans to dispatch two companies of engineer troops to Russia to maintain communication lines between the sea and American forces in the Archangel district. Britain is reported to take similar action. The plan was conveyed to the House Military Affairs Committee via cablegram from Wilson to Secretary Baker and then to Chairman Dent for floor reading.
In Boston a soldier, celebrating his luck after being accidentally locked inside a saloon overnight, declares I am a teetotaler as fellow veterans congratulate him.
Pittsfield mass report says Grant charged with murder will be tried in April. The note recalls Lincoln McKinley and Grant as past presidential ambitions now deemed worthless.
Sunday evening service announced Rev. T. J. Medford will resign as pastor of the Pomeroy Presbyterian Church effective March 16 to accept a call in Grey Bull Wyoming. He served over five years and his family leaves with esteem in the community. RACINE PROPERTY CHANGES Real estate activity continued with Mel Spence selling a new bungalow to John Cross and purchasing Wm. Smith’s residence. Nick Stowe sold property below town to Mrs. Stitz of Indiana and bought Elmer Swearinger’s Third Street home. Mr. Church is prospering in the west after marrying Addie Bradshaw 18 years ago. they have two children. CIVIL SERVICE APPLICANTS Applicants for superintendent state highway construction include J. L. Clark Co. W. Kimes and W. D. Hines. For foreman: J. L. Clark PF L. Peone J. W. McIntosh and Frank Koehler. Frank Koehler and W. D. Hines also listed.
News arrives from Racine that Ben Aumiller, river engineer, has died. He was the son of the late Daniel Aumiller and his wife and an only brother to Mrs. Abe Gandee of Spiller and Mrs. Joe Brown of Hobbs. telegram conveyed few details.
The W. H. Osborn family departed today for a new home in Los Angeles California. Mr Osborn has a six months leave of absence from the express company where he has served long and faithfully and says if California does not suit him he will return to Ohio and they will be welcome any time.
Miss Maud Coleman of Wheeling West Virginia and Mrs Joseph Desmond formerly of Pittsburg wed on Saturday afternoon February 15 After a long trip the couple will reside in Wheeling where they already have a furnished house awaiting them
In a Pomeroy loafing center patrons tally days until drought hits and liquor vanishes. With 82 marks left, May 26 is set for the event and a new moon follows the next day.
In Sioux City Iowa Howey Church resumes public services after a long absence with renewed attendance and a message of welcome to parishioners and visitors. Reverend Howey leads the revival and outlines upcoming outreach events for the congregation.
An exam for carriers for the new free mail delivery service to be installed in Pomeroy was held at the high school. Saturday morning seven persons took the test including Alma Mees a present general delivery clerk at the post office. Two carriers and a substitute will be chosen.
Newark O Hatfield born in Harrisburg Pa arrived in Zanesville in an oxen prairie schooner at age seven. He celebrated his 101st birthday yesterday and remains a long time resident of Central City near here.
Mrs Billworth Snowden again travels to Bucyrus to be with her dying mother. Earl Jacks and wife mourn the death of their two month old son from pneumonia and lay him to rest in Robinson Cemetery. Edith May Warner dies at age ten, and her sister had died recently from the same illness. John B Brown sells his Rutland farm to the Bige Hubbell place. Dick Phillips of Monroe Michigan visits Rutland for a few weeks.
The Elisabeth Biberfeld property and the Scharf barber shop were appraised at 1200 dollars, with the Breesy Heights residence listed at the same amount.
A prominent Xenia resident and former director of public service praises Nerv Worth tonic claiming it cured long lasting nervous sleeplessness and gastric discomfort after one bottle. He guarantees a dollar back if it fails and cites local druggists Athens Hickman’s Nelsonville Nelsons.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy to cleanse clogged kidneys and normalize function. It claims relief from backache dizziness and urinary issues by taking four ounces of rad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a few days.
The annual mid winter revival is in progress with Rev. Charles Hill of Cambridge as evangelist in charge. He has a message for you. Come one come all. L. R. Roberts is the pastor.
A safety razor principle is used to replace a dull blade in a pew desk knife.
In Chicago a burglary suspect named James Cardley slipped while reaching for wine and a cigarette. His attempt was interrupted by an official reception committee as neighbors heard the disturbance and notified authorities.
In Indianapolis Herbert Quit, an interurban motorman, killed a wolf with his car controller and was hailed as a hero. He received a $5 bounty for the act. Edward Watts' children held a funeral today for their pet.
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