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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
3
Miss Alice Mulligan, who was run over by an auto in Columbus on Tuesday, was found not seriously injured after a thorough Mt. Carmel hospital exam. She remains badly bruised about the face and head and another X ray will be taken today to guide doctors.
Twenty five members of Troop One gathered at the Y M C A for a reunion and banquet. Scoutmaster Whitlatch acted as toastmaster, calling on many boys for brief talks. Honorary member Dr A L Pritchard and several others gave remarks.
Local chamber urges men to finalize plans promptly. Community organizers stress preparation, scheduling, and participation for upcoming events and initiatives this season.
The notice announces a Y M C A dinner at the Chamber of Commerce venue with dinner service beginning at 6 30 PM and confirms a speaker will be present one week from tonight.
A Catholic mission will be held at St Andrews Church for one week starting Sunday February 22 with a Dominican priest in charge. Masses at 5 and 7 am and 7:30 pm Rosary, sermon and benediction nightly except Saturday. The church offers instruction on Catholic teachings and emphasizes conviction and authority of the church. Also notes Mrs. Harry Wilson’s return to Pittsburgh after her father-in-law’s death. Mr. J R Wilson dies. Mr. Harry Wilson stays with his mother.
The Parent-Teachers' Association of the Central building has been postponed for this month due to illness and a busy school schedule during Interest Week.
Mrs F J Sauters returned from Columbus where she posed for leading photographers. She brings home an old daguerreotype of Mrs Jeff Davis now on display in Sauters Studio window. Several locals visited Columbus for business and family, including Dr N Hill and John Baird. Sam Longley visits Fremont and Newark relatives while Mrs Will Fleck and her husband recover from surgery at St Anthonys.
Rehearsals for the Nelsonville high school production Fi Fi of the Toy Shop attract wide interest. The Stuart opera house stage accommodates the large cast of about 100 characters. Performances begin at 8 PM with a Thursday show and a Friday encore for those without reservations.
St Bernard Chapter No 156 R A M schedules annual banquet Friday. A reception for members and their ladies starts at 7 pm at the Masonic hall. Banquet follows at 8 pm in the Christian church social rooms with dancing to cap the evening in the K P hall. Tickets cost 1 25. A large sale is reported by the committee.
Nelsonville notices advertise a Dance at Red Men’s Hall on Tuesday night February 24 and a phonograph sale at Sau ter’s Phonograph Studio 56 Fulton St. Also included are a barn for sale at 812 Poplar St with contact C. H. Maffin and Bell 161, roofing and repair services at Brown’s Tin Shop 500 Poplar St Bell 390, and a player piano sale at 871 Walnut St with mandolin attachment in perfect condition.
Trustees of York Township invite sealed bids by 12 noon February 27 1920 for medical aid to the 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.
Rev. C. L. Johnson returned from Columbus where he attended the inter-church movement. The event was described as the greatest of its kind in Ohio with over 3 000 ministers in attendance.
Mrs. Jane Jones born in England 1889 May 19 arrived in America 1909 to Athens Ohio where she met James Jones and married on July 27 1909. She died February 13 1920 leaving husband two sons Silas and Gordon and a large family in Seattle Dayton Akron and England. Her death mourned by many friends and neighbors with a hopeful Heaven reunion.
Mr James Jones and family of No 9 Hocking St express deep thanks to friends and neighbors for help during sickness and bereavement. Appreciation goes to Rev Plummer for services at house and interment at McArthur cemetery after the Episcopal church funeral at McArthur Ohio on Feb 17 1920.
Representative Fess of Ohio introduces a presidential disability amendment aiming for a House judiciary committee review and possible supreme court inquiry into the president's illness. Democrats doubt the move's emergency relevance while noting the two thirds vote hurdle. a new photography stool set is also mentioned.
A testimonial from Mattie Cartwright of Tyler Texas credits Milks Emulsion with ending eight years of stomach pain and a four year acute indigestion spell after ten bottles. The ad claims quick relief for chronic stomach issues and constipation, appetite boost, and weight gain. It emphasizes palatability and a money back guarantee with price 60c and 1.20 per bottle, sold by druggists and guaranteed by Cline Pharmacy Co. Athens and L. J. Eberle Nelsonville.
Floyd E. Waite, public property director, estimates five hundred thousand dollars will be used this year to enlarge Cleveland parks, beaches, playgrounds and acquire more land for public playgrounds. Plans include several community centers, more baseball diamonds, a new bathhouse, a new swimming pool and expanded beaches to accommodate 10 000 people daily.
A medical note describes applying Freezone to a sensitive corn area and then lifting the dressing or bandage after treatment. Prohibited or cautious steps emphasize avoiding skin irritation and following product directions.
Advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents at any drug store and promises removal of hard corn soft corn or toe corn and calluses without soreness or irritation. The copy attributes the discovery to a Cincinnati genius.
Theodore E. Lauber arrived from Nassau to attend a local event as a seaplane race drew attention and a fatal competition may have influenced proceedings.
The article notes the funeral for Mrs. Margaret Lauber. Her son, Mr. Lauber, was informed by cable when illness struck last Friday. He traveled from Nassau to Miami by seaplane hoping to reach his mother before she died.
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