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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

5

Dreco praised for relief from stomach troubles and indigestion

A promotional notice extols Dreco as a safe natural remedy for gastritis indigestion and lazy liver. It quotes user testimonials from William Mathem and mentions ongoing availability through Cline Pharmacy with Dreco ex it Mr Stout offering explanations to the public.

William Mathem Route 2 South Zaffesville Creco Stout Dreco Cline Harmacy

Irenora McManus Dies at 18 Months in New Marshfield

The infant granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J H Mc Manus died Thursday afternoon in New Marshfield. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 o clock at the Atlas Church with burial in the local cemetery.

New Marshfield Irenora J. H. McManus Ntlas

Death of Samantha Crossen in Albany Ohio at 70

Samantha Clendenin Crossen mother of the late Captain K T Crossen died at her home in Albany Ohio on Washingtons Birthday Eve. Her son Captain Crossen died from wounds received at Chateau-Thierry July 34 1918. She survived by sister Mrs Sarah Johnson and grandchildren Zoe Doolittle Robert Andrews Gladys and Emmett Andrews. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Albany, CO Samantha Clendenin Crossen K. TF. Crossen Crossen Caftash Crossen Chateau-Thierry American Legion Athens County K. T. Crosasn Washington Emmett Andrews Jacob Crossen Captain Crossen Pearl Andrews

Ohio River Stage Updates From Pittsburg Area

Ohio River gauges report falling levels at key sites: Point Bridge 4.0 feet, Herr's Island 4.5 feet, Davis Island 6 feet, Beaver Dam 9 feet, Parkersburg 12.4 feet, and Point Pleasant 18.1 feet as of February 27.

Pittsburg Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Pallas Club Hostess Prep and Local Society Notes

Mrs. James A. Palmer will host the Pallas Club Saturday at 2 P M. The Sigma Phi Auxiliary meets February 28 at 2 P M at the Chapter House on South Congress St. The Pythian Sisters plan to initiate seven members tonight at 7 with a picnic supper to conclude. Gertrude Walker and Clarys Smith travel to Urbana Illinois for University of Illinois events at Alpha Gamma Delta. Jeannette Pennsylvania cards announce the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Phil Taylor. The boy, born February 26, is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. B F Eddy of Athens. Arthur Corners of Little Rocking R D visits the Linscott home where Wilma is ill with influenza and Howard is also ill but improving. After five weeks with influenza Dr Alston Ellis sits up and improves and hopes to resume Ohio University duties soon.

Gertrude Walker Clarys Smith Urbana Ill University of Illinois Alpha Gamma Delta Chapter Jeannette, Pa Phil Taylor Mildred Eddy Athens Arthur Corners Little Hocking R. D M. N. Linscott Richland Avenue Wilma Howard Alston Ellis Ellis Ohio University

Class Party at East Side School Home

A class of the East Side school held a party at Christine Dailey's home on Wednesday evening. The venue featured purple and gold decorations and refreshments of ice cream cake and candy made by the students. Attendees included Miss Shott, Miss Bridgeman, and twenty-one students led by Christine Dailey, who agreed to depart at nine due to a school day ahead.

East Side Christine Dailey Miss Shott Mrs. Dailey Margaret Sprague Frances Pickering Mary Mansfield Clara Gibson Adria Chapple Mary Judd Lola Davis Mary Stone Alice Stone Beatrice Sams Frances Michael Josephine Jones Mildred Conner Dorothy Conner Rex Roush Wilbur Daggett Harold Nice Wilbur Imes Charles Kinney Norris Beasley

Dinner Surprise for Pastor at Chauncey M E Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey M E church cooked and delivered a full chicken dinner to Athens for Pastor Rev V Ahlbrand and wife. They also donated groceries and money. Members aiding the event included L D Shields Marie Mourn Ruth Romine James Love Julia Wyant John Michael Ervin Pidcock George Green George Shafer Alma Wince Viola Shields Loretta Shields Albert Preston and Ella Cunningham.

Ladies Aid Society Chauncey M.E. Church Chauncey Athens V. Ahlbrand Rhibrand L. D. Shields Marie Mourn Ruth Romine James Love Julia Wyant John Michael Ervin Pidcock George Green George Shafer Alma Wince Viola Shields Loretta Shields Albert Preston Ella Cunningham

Reliable Cough Remedy Praised by Vandergrift Mom

Mrs. C O Nesbit of Vandergrift Pennsylvania saysshe has given Chamberlains Cough Remedy to her five children for fifteen years. She claims it is the only cure for coughs colds and croup that the children take willingly.

Chamberlain

Ohio contenders file late presidential pledges

In Columbus Ohio Senator Harding and Governor Cox among others prepare eleventh hour declarations of candidacy for delegates and alternates to the national convention. Harding's filing is held up by his organization to exclude nonapproved delegates while Cox’s filing validates Democrats seeking the party convention.

Columbus Harding Cox Ohio General Wood James R. Garfield Hiram Johnson Johnson Sherman H. Eagle Wood California Eaglé

Texas Landmark Eagle's Nest Fades From Map

San Antonio readers recall Langtry Texas Eagle's Nest once home to Roy Bean and his law west of the Pecos. The ruined frontier saloon town loses floors and doors, while Bean’s rough justice and oaths linger in tales of law and liquor.

San Antonio Tex la Ngtry Eagle’s,Nest Texas Pecos Roy Bean Judge Bean Bean Precinct No Ohio Law West of Austin Eagle's Nest

Belgium not forgiving as postwar tensions rise

In Brussels and across Belgium postwar sentiment hardens as demands grow to replace German markings with French, trials of so called traitors continue, and business leaders oppose Belgians who aided the occupier. Proposals seek a 30 to 40 percent tax on involved provisioning funds.

Brussels Belgium

Chicago Wets Seek Referendum On Prohibition

Chicago wets and drys split over whether the city council can force a statewide prohibition referendum. The judiciary committee favored a referendum, with one vote against. Alderman Jostner said it starts the ball rolling toward a wet Chicago through formal channels.

Chicago Chicago City Council Judiciary Committee Jostner

Missionary Tale of Elat Africa Church Growth

Citizens of Athens are invited to hear Albert G. Adams speak at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. He tells of the world famed Elat mission and its rapid growth to become the largest Presbyterian church in the world within twenty years.

Athens Albert G. Adams Presbyterian Church Elat Africa

Death by Own Action Law Repealed in New York

New York repealed a law that made attempted death by own action a felony after more than twenty years on the books with only two convictions. The statute faced penalties up to two years in jail and a $1000 fine, but officials cited its near inability to deter suicide attempts and the need to dedicate police to guard hospital prisoners.

New York

Cops Give Hermit His Annual Shave and Bath

Dallas Texas police shaved and bathed hermit John May living in a riverbottom shack after a tense struggle. He arrived with waist long hair and beard, left with a smooth face and head and a whiff of toilet water. This annual intervention marks his twentieth year since prior grooming by officers.

Dallas, Tex John May John

Northern Ohio Teams Open State Scholastic Tournament

In Delaware County at Edwards gymnasium the state scholastic tournament began with 9 am games. Local hosts claim largest field yet as southern Ohio teams join next week and winners will meet for the state title. Scores include Lorain 19 over Millersburg 13 and Defiance 55 over Cardington 1.

Delaware, CO Northern Ohio Edwards Gymnasium

Hughes Urges Legal Aid Reform to Help the Poor

Charles E. Hughes told the Legal Aid Society annual meeting in New York that many lack fair chances to claim legal rights, warning against Bolshevist sentiment among the unrepresented. He cited delays and costs in litigation as main obstacles, while noting progress in cutting red tape, especially in New York City.

New York Charles E. Hughes Legal Aid Society Hughes

Beat Down the Middleman in Wool Growers Plan

Boston February 27 Wool growers plan to cut out middlemen and save millions for themselves and wearers of woolen garments. Milo D Campbell of Coldwater Michigan president of the National Milk Producers Federation outlined how the 60 million sheep supply wool to the Boston Wool Dealers Association and urged direct dealings with mills to avoid fortunes built by non producers.

Boston Milo D. Campbell Coldwater Mich City Club Campbell National Milk Producers’ Federation National Board of Farm Boston Wool Dealers’ Association

Portable derrick aids quick removal of new motor truck power plant

A portable derrick can lift and remove the power plant of a new motor truck without disturbing the radiator or any other body part, enabling rapid installation of a replacement motor.

French doctor pins new tablet to aid blind writers

A French doctor has created a writing tablet mounted on a toothed board that shifts upward by the width of a line as it is filled. The device holds the line in place for easier writing by blind users, enabling accurate line progression.

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