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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

2

Nerv-Worth praised by user from Springfield testimony

A Springfield woman reports Nerv-Worth relieved her two year nervous condition with knee swelling rheumatic pains and digestion issues. She credits the tonic for clearing nerves reducing pains and restoring digestion and recommends the product with a money back offer at McKee's Drug Store Athens.

Troupe Drug Co F. M. Sears North St Springfield McKee’s Drug Store Athens the Gem The Hickman Pharmacies Nelsonville W. J. Johnston Jacksonville E. BK. Drury le Favors Pharmacy Glouster J. Howard Cline Albany Taylor & Son Coolville

French Take Over German Built Steel Houses

French civilians made homeless by German bombardment occupy odd steel houses built by Germans. The makeshift shelters prove fairly comfortable for the displaced population as they adapt to new dwellings amid the ongoing conflict.

Local notes from Guysville and nearby areas

George Tedrow of Guysville visited business here Tuesday. C E Knight sold equipment to F H Fair. Clark Brothers run saw mill and handle factory. Rev Cole and Charles Day attended church at Lottridge Sunday. F I Caldwell trip to Dayton. D Morris of West Virginia passed through en route to a farm near Albany. John Powell convalesces from appendicitis and plans move to Marietta. Sam Davis of Bethel on business Wednesday. Jasper George sold his farm to Indiana buyer. Knight to move to Athens for new employment. Mrs J E Hawk near Guysville on Tuesday. Groundhog showing a good stretch this year.

George Tedrow Guysville C. E. Knight F. H. Fair Clark Brothers Rev. Cole Charles Day Lottridge F. I. Caldwell Dayton D. Morris West Virginia Albany John Powell Marietta Sam Davis Bethel Jasper George Indiana Athens J. E. Hawk

Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Slater Jr.

Funeral services were largely attended at the M. E. church on Monday for Mrs. Fred Slater Jr. Surviving are a husband a nine month old baby parents brothers and sisters and a host of friends. Also noted is the death of Mr Ambrose Terrell called home from Akron after his brother Ed Terrell fell seriously ill with flu and pneumonia.

Fred Slater Jr M. EB Ambrose Terrell Akron Bis Ed Terrell

Four Good Investments Offered to the Public

W A Moorhead offers investments from Ohio chartered concerns after investigation. Current options include Knox Tire and Rubber Co. preferred stocks at 8 percent with a common bonus and Columbus Guarantee Mortgage Co. common paying quarterly dividends with $35,000 in common stock tied to a coal company. Ohio Valley Oil and Refining Co. common holding in Meigs and Gallia counties. Information is free. call or write for a representative.

Knox Tire and Rubber Co The Ohio Valley Oil and Refining Co., Common Meigs and Gallia Counties Ohio

Local families rally as flu illness spans town

Sunday visitors Miss Sayde Lyons and Miss Geneve Frazier joined Mr and Mrs Elmer Rollson while several households battle influenza. Relatives including James Burchfield Mrs Ethyl Hornley and Ida Durfee show slower recovery as Ed Terrell and others remain at bedsides.

Sayde Lyons Geneve Frazier Elmer Rollson eMr Arthur Burchfield Fannie McCatheran Ida Durfee Rhoda Waymer Kenneth James Burchfield Ethyl Hornley Orbiston Lucy Surgeon Mae Wilson Flo Terrell Toledo Ed Terrell Pat Moore Evelyn Athens William Moore Lucy Henry Rorick Luhrig Floyd Barker Elzworth Durfee Canaanville Leslie Coon Murray City Will Coon Poston

Thorough Chewing Boosts Digestion Says Chamberlain Tablets

It notes that digestion relies on what is digested, not the amount eaten. It claims thoroughly masticated food needs half as much. The suggestion is to chew well and take Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to feel better in a day or two.

Chamberlain

Influenza Cases Spread Across Families Across Town

The article notes widespread influenza with several families affected, though most families cope well. It mentions gatherings and visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mulpas and son Wilford at Green's Run, plus various locals like Miss Lenona Lemoine, Miss Hazel Woods, and others visiting relatives in neighboring towns.

Roland Mulpas Wilford Green's Run Edward Cartwright George Gaskalla William Olbers Athens Lenona Lemoine Green’s Run Charles Wahl Corning Max McClutchen Hurbert Leo Lemoine Hazel Woods Red Town Frank Morrison Son Wilburt Evelyn Butcher Glouster Burt Judson George Herbs

Broadwell News Briefs Roundup

Rev Williamson closed a very successful protracted meeting at this place Sunday evening. Jerry Conant, linked to the Utley mine accident that killed his son and broke his leg, is improving. Wim James of Utley greeted friends here. O T Harkins bought the Vanney property and will move in spring. Carl Ogg purchased a saddle horse from J P Sedwick. J C Sedwick was visiting relatives.

Rev. Williamson Jerry Conant Utley Mine Wim, James Utley O. T. Harkins Vanney Carl Ogg J. P. Sedwick J. C. Sedwick Rela

Cadomene Tablets Endorsement by Fire Marshal

A fire marshal from Lansdowne Pennsylvania praises Cadomene Tablets for nervous and weak individuals. He reports using several packages and recommending them to fire department colleagues who also speak well of the results. Sold in sealed tubes by all druggists.

Louis J. Eagle Lansdowne

Bayer Aspirin Keeps Cross Symbol On Genuine Tablets

The Bayer package and the Bayer Cross mark certify genuine Aspirin tablets. Packaged in tins of twelve, or larger options, with directions for relief from colds, pain, headaches, toothaches, earaches, rheumatism, lumbago, and neuritis.

Bayer

Vola-Tonic Promises Strength For Mrs Thorpe Of Cincinnati

Mrs C D Thorpe of Cincinnati Ohio reports long stomach trouble and fatigue eased by Vola-Tonic. She described indigestion gas and constipation before using the tonic and noted improved digestion energy and ability to perform housework after two bottles. The ad promotes Vola-Tonic as builder of strength with Athens launch at Cline’s Pharmacy.

Athens Cline

Bartlett Flu Epidemic Brief With One Death Reported

The Bartlett area reports a flu epidemic with one fatal case, Wm. Vanney, who developed pneumonia. Jax Fouch traveled to Athens on business Tuesday. Wm. White, recently in Athens, is back home for a week. Carl Ogg and Tom White were also in Athens on Monday.

Tives Bartlett Wm. Vanney Jax Fouch Athens Wm. White Carl Ogg Tom White

Britain to grant Smyrna Adrant to Greece and control Turkish finances

London reports say the council of premiers decided to award the Smyrna and Adrianople districts of Turkey to Greece for economic exploitation and place Turkish finances under international control. In the House of Commons, Lloyd George defended preserving the sultan in Constantinople and opposed expulsion, citing Indian Muslim interests and the need to keep waterways under allied guards.

ED. L. Keen United Press London Council of Premiers Smyrna Adrianople Turkey Greece House of Commons Lloyd George Robert Cecil Europe India Great Britain Constantinople Britain Near East Dardenelles Bosphorus

Elderly Couple in San Francisco Divorce Case

In San Francisco on February 27 Judge E A Crothers prepared to decide the divorce suit of Mathias Becker, 84, and his wife, 86. Becker testified his octogenarian spouse is "crazy" about men and he has moved cities to separate her from her affinities. Mrs Becker denied the accusation.

San Francisco Cal E. A. Crothers Mathias Becker Becker

Inventor patents canoe tent with upright supports

An inventor patents uprights to hold one end of a canoe inverted as a shelter and to support a bottom board as a cot, with the entire setup enclosed by a canvas curtain.

Ohio fish and game officials plan state restock drive

A. C. Baxter and J. W. Stuber visited Athens on the way to Columbus to outline plans to restock southern Ohio with fish and game using hunters license funds. The state will employ 65 salaried protectors, run seven hatcheries, and the fish car makes about 40 trips yearly.

A. C. Baxter Ohio Fish and Game Department J. W. Stuber Athens Columbus Glouster Wellington Ohio Athens County Fish and Game Protective Association Grange

Mosaic Disease Of Sugar Cane Reaches Southern U S

The U S Department of Agriculture warns that mosaic disease of sugar cane has appeared in the southern United States. It urges strict seed cane controls, roguing infected plants, burning diseased material, and using clean seed stock from healthy regions to prevent spread and protect cane crops.

United States Department of Agriculture Washington United States Porto Rico Department of Agriculture Louisiana

Athens Fish and Game Association Promotes Better Conditions

The Athens association led by President F X Rauch and Secretary C G Neff aims to improve fish and game conditions and aid community betterment. They plan free screenings of Ohio Fish and Game Motion Pictures to educate residents and attract new members.

Athens Association F. X. Rauch C. G. Neff Ohio Fish and Game Fish and Game Department

Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Fadeless Fabric Color

An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteeing a new rich fadeless color for wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It claims the accompanying Direction Book shows how to diamond dye over any color with no mistakes and suggests consulting a drag or show for color matching.

Dragog

Swiss Scientists Propose Separate Origins for Races

Swiss scientists who conducted extensive blood tests on representatives of many nationalities suggest that Asiatic and African populations may have origins distinct from Europeans. The claim emphasizes genetic variation across continental groups and questions universal European ancestry.

Senator Newberry film cost disputed in Newberry trial

Grand Rapids Michigan February 27 United Press The cost of the moving picture film showing Senator Newberry on a phoney battleship in a New York park in June 1918 was disputed in the Newberry trial. The government contends the scene cost 3400 dollars not listed in Newberry's expenditure statement. Evidence on petition forgeries was to continue, with handwriting expert C H Courtney testifying about Helme petitions.

Grand Rapids Mich United Press Newberry New York Park James W. Helme C. H. Courtney Helme

Grace Miller Beats Indigestion After 32 Day Fast

Miss Grace M. Miller in Los Angeles fasted 32 days to fight high living costs and an aggravated stomach ailment. She reportedly defeated a rival, H. L., to a standstill and claimed a cure.

Los Angeles Cal Grace M. Miller

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France OW & Clarks Mills Columbus Guarantee Mortgage Co Common W. A. Moorhead Investment Securities and & Cline Lash Taylor Ridge I Mia Broadwell Ayo Vola-Tonie Federal Agricultural Department New Caledonia Columbia Victor Talking Victor Edison Athens Furniture Exchange
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