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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
3
Whole families from little tots to grandma use this fifty year old remedy with safety and confidence. Incessant coughing and griping colds are promptly checked. Phlegm dissipates and congestion loosens. same high quality today as always. $1.20 a bottle.
Frinting blocks dating back at least 800 years, possibly the oldest in the world, were discovered at a Buddhist monastery in Korea, highlighting a rare ancient construction technique and heritage site.
Josiah Wilson born The Plains September 20 1843 died Nelsonville February 13 1920 aged 76. He married Emma Burrell October 19 1865 and had two sons Harry and Clarence. A Methodist Episcopal member since age 13, he served on the church official board and as a longtime Sunday school teacher, last words were I have done all I could.
The Wilson family expresses sincere thanks for floral tributes and deeds during their bereavement after the death of husband and father Harry Wilson. Mrs. Wilson and family gratefully acknowledge the kindness shown in this difficult time.
Alice Mulligan formerly of Nelsonville now treasurer's office worker for the Hocking Valley railroad in Columbus was struck by a speeding car. She was taken to Mt. Carmel hospital unconscious but later regained rationality and spoke with doctors as X rays were to determine injury extent. Relatives Thomas Mulligan and Fred Mulligan left Nelsonville upon learning of the accident.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Retta Howe Thursday afternoon. Livery members urged to attend.
Frances Willard memorial observed Friday evening February 20 at 7 at Mrs Poston's home. Program includes devotional readings by old cabiianeioers on Some Glad Day, vocal solo by Mrs Hyde, violin solo by Ruth Wolf, sketch of Miss Willard, duet by Mrs Bay and Mrs Whitlatch, comments by Mrs Ada Lama, and refreshments with a silver offering. All invited.
Mr and Mrs BE W Elwell and daughter left Tuesday for Zanesville en route to Washington state where they will establish their future home. Mrs Phil Kelch spent the day in Columbus. Mrs Francis Coleman returned to the G L S at Delaware after a millfield death call.
Nelsonville Ohio Feb 18 Thom as Jacobs aged 16 was killed in a fall of slate at the Keystone mine near Connetts. He worked with his father who was uninjured. He leaves his parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held from St Andrews church Friday at a.m.
C. G. Sheppard spent Tuesday and today in Columbus. Mrs. Charles Martin joined Clarrisa and Page Graham at their new home near Columbus late in the week. Miss Cathleen Scott of O. U. Athens spent Monday and Tuesday with her parents. E. R. Lama was a business visitor in Columbus Tuesday. Miss Mabel Campbell spent Tuesday in Columbus.
In Nelsonville Ohio on February 18 the Americanization lecture by A F Gorson head of Ohio's Americanization committee drew a good crowd despite illness. He urged broad based citizenship education for natives and foreigners, tougher taxation for better schools, and stronger reverence and civic duty, citing Roosevelt and the ten American Legion principles.
Mr Sharp at the local post office announces a rural carrier job on route 4 will open soon after March 1. Interested persons are urged to see Mr Sharp at once for details.
Nelsonville ad notes Brown's Tin Shop offers roofing spouting roof painting and all kinds of repair work with radiators repaired. Address 600 Poplar Street Nelsonville Ohio phone 390. Ad dated 2 13 7.
Statement by W. E. Shrives from Buchtel Ohio declaring he will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife. Also a rental ad for a large front room at 109 Monroe Street with Bell phone 310. Classified for sale a walnut cased player piano with mandolin attachment at 871 Walnut Street. 2-18-8p
Trustees invite sealed bids by 12 noon February 27 1920 for furnishing medical aid to York Township indigent poor for one year starting March 1 1920. The board may reject any or all bids. By order of Trustees Sidney A Cook Clerk. 2-18-6 Fs Rumani a Mobilizes Army To Stem Bolshevik Peril Berlin A general mobilization of Rum ania's armies to stem Bolshevik forces ordered per dispatch from Bucharest.
Senator Spencer returned from Missouri with the presidential preference poll of 114 county chairmen. Of the 98 who answered, 32 favored Harding, 13 for Wood, 13 for Lowden, 8 scattered, and 32 non committal.
Washington reports a conference draft of the railroad bill bars rate cuts for six months after private ownership resumes on March 1. The measure keeps current rates in both interstate and intrastate sectors, preventing state commissions from lowering prices and risking government guarantees. Democrats oppose this and aim to defeat the conference report. The house will take up action Saturday with Senate steps to follow before March 1.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to give a new rich fadeless color to wool silk linen cotton and blends. The direction book with each package instructs how to diamond dye over any color with no mistake and offers a dye color card to match materials.
Public school pupils will forego the use of the armory tomorrow Thursday as the building will be occupied for inspection of the local guard in accordance with the terms of the school lease.
Pneumonia following influenza causes the death of Mrs. J. 8 Parker in Plain City age about thirty. Maiden name Bess O’Hare she was born in Plain City and taught at Nelsonville High School. She was married to Simeon Parker Athens real estate dealer and left husband two children. Funeral services set for Plain City Friday afternoon.
Hamilton county news reports Lad Shultz of Oxford sold his hog for 1150 dollars, enough to purchase a good automobile. The event spans Monday to Tuesday with the potential purchase by tonight.
The Athenians came from behind to beat the Glousterites by nine pins in the final game set at Cave alleys. Athens led late after strong first two rounds and built a sufficient margin to secure the victory. Rankings show Rhoads, Baughman, Johnson, Jones, and Baker leading for Athens while Lunsford Vernon Faires and others struggled for Glouster.
In Grand Rapids on February 18 the federal court began hearing witnesses about the 1918 Senate race of Truman Newberry. Genevieve Collins testified Hyman film copies of Our Navy were sent free to Michigan theaters with payment to the booking company. Prosecution will seek to prove film exchange funded by the Newberry committee. Several witnesses, including Allen Moore from Grand Rapids, described distributing sums from 20 to 250 dollars to influence petition circulation and votes, while Desy of Mackinaw City received 10 dollars for coffee and did nothing to earn it.
Through Congressman Foster, Franklin Bolen of Albany has been recommended for a pension of forty dollars per month. The measure has been before the House committee on invalid pensions, and the report was released this week.
The education bureau of the interior department announced a conference in Cleveland February 26 27 with prominent educators from across the country to discuss village school houses improvements in facilities and teaching.
An old stomach distress description explains excess stomach acid causing gas and discomfort. A few tablets of Pape's Diapepzin bring relief quickly once reaching the stomach. The remedy costs little at drug stores.
Mrs. C. O. Nesbit of Vandergrift Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after fifteen years of use. She says it cures coughs colds and croup and notes her five children take it willingly, calling it the only reliable remedy.
The Beta Theta Pi basketball team defeated the Celts 15 to 12 in the gym to claim the inter-fraternity championship of Ohio University. Homer H. Marshman will present a loving cup to the victors. Burkett starred for the Celts while Williams' defense slowed him. The Betas impressed with guard play and teamwork.
Believing moving pictures will be used to spread propaganda the United Mine Workers decide to include a theater in the temple being erected at Bellaire Temple in Ohio.
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