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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
7
A home remedy claim for Pape's Cold Compound states that taking doses every two hours until three doses relieve a severe cold. It promises quick relief from nasal congestion headache feverishness sneezing and stiffness with no quinine and a low cost from drug stores.
London reports show Andrew Bonar Law denying that allies drafted a harsh reply to President Wilson. He said all government members seek a good understanding with the United States. The statement followed Sir Edward Carson's query about alleged brusque early wording and later edits by Viscount Grey and Lord Cecil.
Mrs Clara Chase returned Saturday from an extended visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roberts Coates of Athens. Those on the sick list are improving. Mr and Mrs Charley Sargent made a business trip to Athens Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charley Carsey were called to Pratts Fork by the death of Mrs Carsey's mother Mrs King. Ira Haning returned to work in Athens after illness in his family. Mrs Fred French visited relatives near Charleston West Virginia last week. Z B Ator visited his parents Ira and Mrs Ator of Pratts Fork on Wednesday. Jack Stanley attended the sale at S N Wines farm near Hebbardsville Friday. Frances Brickles and children spent Saturday with her parents John Young and wife.
Raymond Wallace four and his parents near here relate a strange incident as the child slept in a shed wearing only rompers. He suffered no injury.
Wesley Kiess, 40, a married rural mail carrier, died hours after his cart was crushed at an unprotected grade crossing in Bucyrus Ohio when struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train.
Prof Martzolf longtime alumni secretary recalled college legends during the First Founder's Day program at Ohio University. He described the gun dial memory trigger for older alumni, a willow sent from Napoleon's grave, and a lone beech from a centurylong grove, linking past and present through campus relics. Tributes highlighted many famous alumni in law and jurisprudence while views of original tract and buildings sparked memories. attendees shared recollections after the lecture.
The Rio Grande is described as not a large river, with flood depths north of San Marcial around six feet and south of that point about three feet. It notes historical rampages, including a 1919 Texas flood where depths allegedly reached 50 to 60 feet in narrow bed portions.
Several residents traveled to Athens on business Monday. Frank Van Dyke of Akron was called to care for his ill grandmother Mary Van Dyke. Lewis Poston and R. Hughes visited Athens. John Bennett suffers from flu. Clark McWhorter was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Addison Carpenter near Canaanville. Mrs H Wright is listed as sick. Luella and Mildred Copeland of Stewart High School visited with parents. L T Morrison bought a Dodge touring car.
In Athens Ohio a top wrestling match is set for next Monday night February 23 at Ohio Gym. Finland native Joe Willis currently based in Huntington West Virginia, New England Middleweight Champion, will face Thor Olson in a best two out of three falls bout. A preliminary features Virgil Pope vs Bobby Lowther, with potential boxing to follow and ladies invited to witness a refined display of skill. Willis is known for clean, technical wrestling and plans to present a strong challenge to Olson, who will balance his studies with training for the event.
A home remedy advises purchasing Parmint double strength from a druggist and mixing 1 ounce with 4 pints of hot water and granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times daily to relieve head noises, open congested nostrils, ease breathing, and reduce mucus drainage.
A Charleston West Virginia electrician Fred Baker recounts a long battle with indigestion and abdominal pain. He credits Dr Parker's HB for indigestion and constipation with quick relief after using the medicine multiple times and returning to work. Local druggists offer the product with a refund if unsatisfied.
Middletown physicians note an odd birth pattern with 28 of 29 babies born male since February 1. The local report questions leap year influence on February becoming a boy dominated month.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a favorable report on the nomination of Robert Underwood Johnson to serve as United States ambassador to Italy.
Announcement of a free 8 pm lecture by Peter Collins on What is Wrong with the World to be held at the College Auditorium Sunday evening February 22. Endorsements from multiple religious leaders and public figures praise Collins as a powerful speaker whose message benefits God and country. Cadomene Tablets advertised as a health tonic with guaranteed safety and money-back guarantee.
Everett Guy Stotts was born June 6 1881 in Alexander Township Athens County Ohio and died February 13 1920 in Albany Ohio aged 38 years 8 months 7 days He was the son of Isaiah and Mary M Stotts and left a family of five siblings and a wife Clara Peyton with six children two of whom survived him Harold Homer Marie and Hazel mourn his loss He lived nearly his entire life in his birthplace area serving as township treasurer school director and census enumerator and was remembered for upright character and neighborly helpfulness.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during death and burial of husband father and brother Grover C Stotts and family name Dr Stanley and Rev Weed for support and floral offerings from Clara Stotts family members.
Cadomene tablets afford relief to the shattered nerves of the drinker in a curious health note. The piece describes one man’s fatigue and agitation after heavy consumption and credits the tablets with restoring calmer nerves and renewed vigor.
Mrs Edwin Lockwood hosted a Valentine party for many young people on February 14 with games music and a luncheon. Attendees included Mildred Lockwood Ella Pennell Estella Pennell Hazel Ansel Susie Mayhugh Violet Molihan Lola Rhoades Bernice Rhoades Bertha Webb Lulu Webb Gladys Thomas Juanita Prasee and Mr Gretrude Eggleberry along with Clarence Hayman Scott Lionel Johnson Raymond Howard Lockwood Zeda Thomas Webb and other guests.
A Swedish inventor has secured patents in 17 nations for a faucet that requires no packing. The design relies on precisely ground valve filling surfaces to prevent leakage and ensure secure seals.
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