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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1922

Page

6

Local Visitors and Social Roundup In Parkersburg Area

Torch Worthy Beckley visited Parkersburg Monday on business. Lulu Foster of Hockingport visited Alma Mowery for several days. Mr and Mrs William McGrew and Alva Baker were business visitors in Athens Wednesday. Mrs Anna Dunfee and Addine Jones were business visitors at Coolville Thursday. Clarence Gillilan, a Washington county teacher, spent the weekend with his parents. Alice Coleman of John Hancock High School visited her parents. Mrs Mary Marlowe of Parkersburg visited her ill brother James Scarlett. Nathan Day was a business visitor at Coolville Friday. William Robinson was a business visitor at Parkersburg Friday. Rev and Mrs E H Wilson were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Nathan Day. Mr and Mrs Cyrus Jones were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs William Mowery. Mr and Mrs Harry Wilcoxen entertained Joe Eslocker Clarence Tiffany and Auble Smith at their home. Clarence Tiffany left Tuesday for his western home after an extended visit. William Robinson and sister Orpha were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Clark. Revival services closed at the M E church Friday with many conversions. Baptist services held Tuesday evening by Rev A K McCall. Mrs Biers returned home Wednesday after visiting her son Seymour Underwood and wife of Little Hocking.

Worthy Beckley Parkersburg Lulu Foster Hockingport Alma Mowery Wiliam McGrew Alva Baker Athens Anna Dunfee Addine Jones Coolville Clarence Gillilan Washington County Fred Gillilan Alice Coleman John Hancock High School Harry Wilcoxen Joe Eslocker Canaanville Clarence Tiffany Denton Kansas Audle Smith Success Wilcoxen William Robinson Orpha Frank Clark M. E. Church

Public Forum: Support for Hocking Valley Motor Bus

An admirer defends the Athens Lancaster bus line against a tram article. It argues progress favors buses over rail and predicts the Hocking Valley Motor Bus Co will soon incorporate with capital to expand service, even a bus every half hour if needed.

the Messenger Athens County Athens Hocking Lancaster Hocking Valley Motor Bus Company

Trex promises quick relief for rheumatic pain and constipation

An ad touts Trex as a treatment that relieves rheumatic pains and constipation. It claims the formula drains the system, opens the liver and bowels, and cleans the stomach of fermenting foods, with feverishness and headaches alleviated. The ad notes a new combination treatment priced at $1.00.

Homemade Pinex cough remedy claim targets home use

An advertisement promotes a home made cough syrup using 24% ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup or alternatives to fill a pint. It promises rapid relief within 24 hours and lists uses for throat tickle hoarseness croup bronchitis and asthma. The ad notes Pinex is a pine extract from Norway and urges asking for 244 ounces with directions.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Patent medicine fraud barred from mails by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that manufacturers of patent medicines who make fraudulent and misleading claims can be barred from using the United States mails. The decision was announced today in Washington.

Washington United States Supreme Court

Nash's Salve listed as strong cold remedy with nasal vapor

An old fashioned cold cure is rebranded as Nash's Croup Pneumonia Salve a stronger scientific blend of menthol camphor oils of pine sassafras thyme and eucalyptus. It shields clothing, clears nasal passages, soothes inflamed membranes and loosens deep coughs. Available in 30 and 60 cent sizes at McKee Drug Co Athens Hickman Nelsonville and other drug stores.

Nash McKee Drug Co Athens Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville

Flu on Increase in Cleveland Health Dept Report

In Cleveland influenza and pneumonia cases are rising rapidly, the health department announced today in a public statement. Authorities urge precautions and medical consultation as the outbreak grows.

Cleveland Health Department

Bronx man arraigned for murder in bathtub death case

Walter Liddle a 19 year old from the Bronx was arraigned in New York on a charge of murder for drowning his eight month old son Billy in a tub. He described a plan to die with his child and said he loved his wife but could not get along with her. Prosecutors may pursue a mental derangement defense due to illness and family troubles.

New York International News Service Walter Liddle Bronx Bill Liddle Billy William

Local ILO session installs Athens officers after banquet

At a special ILO session Lodge No. 527 District Deputy W F Bolinger of Athens installed officers including Howard Russell N G L M Walden V G R 1 Wolf and J G Nester fin sec E S Harpold treas A banquet followed the affair and attendance was good The Athens party was delayed by Carthage Gap D M Green visits Columbus this week L L Walden family visit Ross Daugherty family and Miss Lillie Dunfee returns home with Mrs J R Withrow from Parkersburg Miss Clara Schrader goes to Martins Ferry to assist Mrs C H Verwohlt Allen Ball recovering from Parkersburg operation expected home soon

Will Aiken Lew Frame ILO O. F W. F. Bolinger Athens Howard Russell N. G L. M. Walden V. G R. 1. Wolf J. G. Nester Fin E. S. Harpold Lubeck Smith Dunfee Clara Schrader Martins Ferry C. H. Verwohlt Allen Ball Parkersburg

Stewart Welcomes New General Store Owner

C A Wiseman, traveling salesman, has purchased the business and goodwill of Guy W Pierce and will assume charge April 1. He plans changes to open a general store and pursue a produce business, strengthening Stewart's retail scene. Nearby, Mrs. J J Chutes improves after serious illness and J G Nester remains ill near the fairgrounds.

Guy W. Pierce Wiseman Stewart

Supreme Court Upholds Intrastate Rate Increases

Washington February 27 Supreme Court upholds intrastate railroad rate increases ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1920 as valid. Chief Justice Taft delivers the decision.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Interstate Commerce Commission Taft

Piles Cured Fast with PAZO OINTMENT

The advertisement claims piles can be cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO OINTMENT and offers a refund if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. It promises instant relief from itching with a 60 cent price.

Revival at Circle Hill Ends with 56 Conversions

Revival meetings at Circle Hill concluded Sunday night under Rev. Clyde E. Powell with Charles Hook supplying music. A large congregation attended nightly and fifty six persons were converted during the services.

Circle Hill Clyde E. Powell Charles Hook

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