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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1922

Page

3

Danderine Promises Hair Thickening At Low Price

A vintage drugstore pitch claims Danderine stops hair from falling out after a single application. It asserts hair regrows with life, vigor, brightness, and color and offers a bottle for 35 cents.

Marriage and death notices from New Floodwood area

Ezekial Holmes Blair, 68, died at his New Floodwood home on Sunday with no funeral plans. In Columbus, Miss Clarice Alberta Stoneburner and Pearne Clark Wilders US Army lieutenant married at bride’s mother's home. many family and musical details noted. Also, Busy Bee club hosts Washington’s birthday party with several members and guests attending dances, music, and a luncheon.

Ezekial Holmes Blair New Floodwood Clarice Alberta Stoneburner Pearne Clark Wilders United States Army Minnie Stoneburner Indianola Avenue Andrew W. Blackwood Indianola Presbyterian Church Vivien Kelly Nelsonville Columbus A. F. Head Chidester Paderewski J. E. Wilders West Como Avenue Messrs E. J Ralph Wilders Drake Baskette Esther Wilders Fort Sheridan Ilinois Ohio University At Athens Chi Omega Sorority Columbus Dispatch B. B. Club Busy Bee Club Washington Arizona California

Meeting Notice for Glen ford Dugan Post Tuesday

A meeting of Glen ford Dugan Post is set for Tuesday evening at 7 90. Attendees should arrive on time for the regular session and discussions.

Glenford Dugan

Athens Couple Guests of Local Hosts Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Radford of Athens were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Coakley.

Wilbur Radford Athens Carl Coakley

Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Presbyterian Church

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors. All ladies with March birthdays will serve as hostesses for the gathering.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church

Eastern Star Regular Meeting Tuesday Night Initiation

A regular Eastern Star meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 PM with initiation on the agenda. The notice notes the time and main event but provides no additional details.

Eastern Star

Jay Witham fined for intoxication by mayor

Jay Witham received a $10 fine and court costs after a drunken episode ruled by Mayor McCune on Sunday. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs William Barton of Adelphia stayed with Mr and Mrs John Mooney and family.

Jay Witham McCune Sunday William Barton Adelphia John Mooney

Home Guards Enjoy Social at Miss Catherine Allen's

Miss Catherine Allen entertained the Home Guards Saturday afternoon at her home. After a business session a fine musical program was enjoyed. Refreshments were served to 24 members and visitors.

Home Guards Catherine Allen

W. B. A. Members Visit Mrs Maffin in Im perial

A large group from the W. B. A. called on Mrs. Fanny Maffin at her mother’s Imperial home Friday evening. They were glad to see her improving and expect her to return home soon after her recent Columbus hospital operation.

Fanny Maffin Imperial

Local residents share visits and travel notes

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Lillian returned late last week from a stay in California. A. P. Scott, newly moved from St. Louis to Columbus, was greeting old friends Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Parker Sniffen and son Max from Kingwood, West Virginia, were weekend guests of Mrs. Sniffen’s parents, Mrs. and Mrs. L. H. Hawkins, while in Marietta for the funeral of Mrs. W. A. Sniffen.

C. A. Stover Lillian California A. P. Scott St. Louis Columbus

Willard Memorial Held At Wallace Home

The Francis Willard Memorial will be held at 19 East Columbus Street on Tuesday evening February 28 at 7 oclock. A fine program and refreshments provided. A silver offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome.

Methodist Church Notes on Centenary Movement

Rev Dr F M Evans district plan marked Sunday services with Centenary aims. Dr H L Canright world vision from West China noted for healing over a million patients. His coffin-table method praised as evidence of faith. Two young women consecrated themselves to life service. Dr F I Johnson spoke on Centenary progress and church role in national and world affairs. 77 men attended the Bible class taught by W H Parks.

Methodist Church F. M. Evans H. L. Canright West China Canright China F. I. Johnson Cincinnati W. H. Parks

Men Lead Evening Service At Christian Bible School

Attendance reached 610 with 167 in the Men’s Class as Prof. Denune of the O S A filled the pulpit in pastor C L Johnson’s absence. He will preach again next Sunday. The Esther Class will lead Wednesday prayer meeting and all church women should attend.

Christian Bible School Denune C. L. Johnson Esther

Taffy Pull at Miss Rhoda Connors Home

Miss Rhoda Connors hosted a George Washington taffy pull at her Madison Street residence. Guests enjoyed games and music, then pulled taffy in the dining room before being served ice cream and cake.

Rhoda Connors Madison Street Ruth Larsson Gerald Campbell May Pierce Ervin Locke Josephine Pierce Wilbur Duskey Lawrence Call Opal

Presbyterians defeat Christians in basketball clash

Presbyterian five beat Christian Church 11 to 10 in a tight Saturday game. Raybould and Poston led the Presbyterians with two and three field goals respectively while Steemrod Dewhurst Figgins and Hudson contributed at various positions. Poston drew a foul and scored once.

Christian Church Presbyterian Raybould Poston Presbyterians Postion O Pay Dong Steemrod

Obituary notice for Glouster farmer George W. Linscott

Glouster George W. Linscott a prominent farmer and fruit grower of Hooper Ridge died suddenly about 4 30 yesterday morning at age 67 He had visited the store Saturday afternoon and died Sunday morning after waking and speaking to his wife He is survived by his second wife and three children Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Hooper Ridge church with burial in Hooper Ridge cemetery conducted by Harry M Wilson pastor of the Church of Christ Amesville and other relatives are named as survivors including Mrs George Anderson and Carl Linscott Homer Linscott lives on the home farm

Geo. W. Linscott Hooper Ridge Mr. Linscott Federal Linscott George Anderson Carl Linscott Amesville Homer Linscott Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ

Hollister Man Robbed After Assault Near Depot

Geo. Mason of Hollister was struck with a blackjack or similar weapon about 11 o clock Saturday night near the railroad tank north of the depot. He was robbed of a little over $12 and, after awakening, alerted passersby as Marshal Williams led a search that failed to find the attacker.

Geo. Mason Hollister Mr. Mason Marshal Williams

City men fined for drunk and disorderly conduct at dance

Henry Shires Jr of this city and Henry Stedden of Jacksonville paid fines of 10 dollars and costs in Mayor Gormley’s court yesterday for drunk and disorderly charges. The incident occurred Saturday evening at the dance held in the Red Men’s hall.

Henry Shires Jr Henry Stedden Jacksonville Gormley

Mr and Mrs Campbell Travel to Columbus for Surgery

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Campbell went to Columbus yesterday with Mr Campbell set for an appendicitis operation today.

H. W. Campbell Columbus Mr. Campbell

Cunningham Buys High Street Home From Fawcett Estate

Zern Cunningham purchases the Mrs. Richard Harris property on High street formerly owned by JG C Fawcett. The Cunningham family plans to move into their new home within about two weeks.

Zern Cunningham Richard Harris High Street JG. C. Fawcett Mr. Cunningham

Miss Margaret Post Visits Miss Opal Streitenberger

Miss Margaret Post of Chicago was the weekend guest of Miss Opal Streitenberger, spending time at her home and socializing with local friends.

Margaret Post Chicago Opal Streitenberger

Stiff Visits Columbus on Sunday Creek Business

J. B. Stiff, manager of stores for the Sunday Creek Co., is in Columbus on business today.

J. B. Stiff The Sunday Creek Co Columbus

John M. Gordon of the Hotel Gordon In Columbus On Business

John M. Gordon of the Hotel Gordon is spending the day in Columbus on business according to a brief society note.

John M. Gordon The Hotel Gordon Columbus

Mrs Emma Linscott Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Emma Linscott, 57, died Saturday at Federal after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Hooper Ridge church, conducted by Harry M. Wilson, with interment in Hooper Ridge cemetery.

Emma Linscott Federal Hooper Ridge Harry M. Wilson Hooper Ridge Cemetery

Kytta Birthday Party Honors Mrs Kytta at West Jacksonville

A party at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Kytta West Jacksonville celebrated Mrs Kytta's twentieth birthday with games music and refreshments into the late hours.

Charles Kytta West Jacksonville

Kytta Receives Many Useful Presents After Service

After a ceremony, Mrs Kytta was presented with numerous useful gifts from attendees. The event honored her service and recognition was extended by members of the community.

Judgment for storage bricks awarded to railway company

A judgment for 207.26 with 6 percent interest from February 25, 1922, in favor of the Kanawha & Michigan Railway Company against William B. Edgar of Athens is granted by Judge Worstell of the Athens county common pleas court for storage of bricks in Edgar's Albany warehouse.

Kanawha & Michigan Railway Company Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court William B. Edgar Athens Albany Edgar

Money suit filed in Athens court over 319 dollars

James E. Newman of Nelsonville sues in Athens county common pleas seeking 319.05 dollars with interest from April 28, 1921 from the estate of Tennis F E Taylor and Mabel Taylor. Don C. McGill is named as administrator of the Taylor estate.

James E. Newman Nelsonville Athens County Common Pleas Court Tennis FE Taylor Mabel Taylor Don C. McGill

Marriage Licenses For Birgie Morgan And Mary Barnhart

Birgie Morgan 26 a miner of Athens R D and Mary Barnhart 20 of Nelsonville received marriage licenses. Ralph Fouty 22 a miner and Sarah E. McDaniel 17 of Chauncey also obtained licenses.

Birgie Morgan Miner Athens R. D Mary Barnhart Nelsonville Ralph Fouty Sarah E. McDaniel Chauncey

Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair

An old time remedy blends garden sage and sulphur to darken gray hair. A ready made Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores for easy use, claimed to give natural even color after several applications.

Wyeth

City Gardens Benefit Centred Talk By S W Moore

About a hundred nature lovers heard S W Moore of Columbus speak on City Beautification under the City Federation. He shared horticulture experience from railroad development work and urged home planting to shape community image. Moore outlined planting’s role in colleges towns, homes, and lasting memories, noting trees as teachers and the duty to shade future generations.

S. W. Moore Columbus Moore West Water Valley Utah Montana Missouri Virginia West Virginia Tippecanoe City

Haunted garden talk spurs home planting ideas in Athens

A speaker discusses native plants and landscape principles at a gathering in Athens. He urges homeowners to plant trees and flowers to enhance homes, noting the low initial cost and long term beauty. Attendees ask many questions, signaling strong interest.

Athens

McKee Drug Co Back Hyomei Promise in Ad

No more suffering with catarrh. McKee Drug Co guarantees that if a Hyomei outfit does not relieve you they will pay for it themselves.

D. A. Williams Co Easthampton Conn Vicense Williams Ieee McKee Drug Co

Riding Master Dreams of Love Castle in Alps

In Zurich on February 27 Max Oser the Swiss riding master and his 16 year old fiancee Miss Mathilda McCormick of Chicago talked of a castle as their future home. He said their estate will be chosen once she arrives in Europe. He outlined his family history and notable ancestors.

International Chicago Northwestern University Kidd Northwestern Zurich Switzerland Max Oser Mathilda McCormick Mr. Oser

Suspension of Mosher and Wallace Brokerage Firm

New York February 27 suspension of the brokerage firm Mosher and Wallace was announced from the rostrum of the Consolidated Stock Exchange today.

New York Mosher and Wallace Consolidated Stock Exchange

Endorsed by Physicians Hospitals for Father John's Medicine

Endorsed by physicians and hospitals this traditional medicine is a physician’s prescription, not a patent drug. It has a long history of more than sixty five years aiding colds and throat troubles with no drugs involved.

John Dr. King King Colas Cox de A Ca

Nutritional Value Skews Food Price Comparisons

A Ohio survey links meat and dairy prices to nutrition and energy values. Beefsteak at 25 cents a pound is used as a base to compare milk, butter, and bacon by calories and vitamins, showing milk's higher vitamin content and butter's energy density relative to price.

Ohio Division of Markets Ohio Site Board of Agriculture

Irish Take Control of Old Parliament Building

Dublin reports Irish Republican troops seized guardianship of the old Irish Parliament House, previously guarded by British soldiers for a century, as cheering crowds looked on.

Cotrol Dublin

Coolville Dress Forms Demonstration at Grange Hall

The dress forms demonstration at Grange hall drew good attendance with instructors Mrs Manafield and Mrs McClanahan of Canaanville guiding two forms made by Miss Bertha and Miss Norma Keller of Parkersburg guests of Mrs J J Chutes. Calvin Kibble of Oregon dead from pneumonia after a family note. Sophronia Tilton visited Latrobe grandparents. a February 23 birth to Ernest Cole and wife. injuries from a wind storm as Mrs Mitchell near Frost broke her collarbone.

Grange Hall Calvin Sophronia Tilton L. C. Johnson Latrobe Ernest Cole A. C. Davis Parkersburg Liveret Keller Delaware County Columbus Mitchell

Musterole advertised as headache reliever in mustard oil

An advertisement promotes Musterole as a natural headache remedy applied to the forehead and temples. The white ointment, containing oil of mustard, is pitched as safer than an internal medicine and sold in 35c and 65c jars and tubes, hospital size $3.

Farmers institutes shift to action driven by community programs

Ohio rural institutes under Fy l Allen emphasize action over talk as winter sessions open in November and close in March. Farmers form cooperative projects to address local problems, banish scrubs, improve wheat, try soybeans, and build community facilities. A field staff of 88 lecturers led 141 two day state institutes in January with attendance over 140000 through county bureaus and granges.

Ohio Farmer Institutes Fyl L. Allen Marth Allendance

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