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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
3
Nelsonville firemen answered two calls with no damage. A chimney soot fire at James Hartman on Madison Street and an oven fire from overheated sausage at William Dewhurst on Fairview Street were reported yesterday afternoon.
Local committee asks residents who received Christmas Seal letters to send in returns or stamps immediately. State committee sets a definite cut off date for all counties and a complete report cannot be filed until all returns from Athens County are received.
The Common Pleas Court ruled on a divorce case brought by Mrs. Fannie Maffin formerly Fannie Williams. The court found William A. Maffin guilty of adultery, with alimony of eight dollars weekly and property settlement terms noted in the decision announced by Rex Worstell.
In Nelsonville on January 8 the Hyperion Club meeting and the Missionary Society gathering at Miss Beth Verity’s home were postponed due to flu. Troop 45 and Boy Scout Trap No 51 also postponed. Deanville church services halted until further notice per health board.
Kenneth Danford Dowler two day old son of Ralph and Mrs Dowler died this morning near Carbondale. Alice Edith Messenger two year old daughter of J W Messenger Millfield died of influenza. James Grogan died last evening at the home of his son in Enterprise. Burial and funeral details pending.
Cc G Sheppard, a business visitor, arrived in Columbus today for meetings and inspections. Authorities noted no incidents or disruptions during the visit.
The Nelsonville Board of Health announced two code paragraphs defining emergency orders and penalties. It allows the board to enact immediate health measures during epidemics or other threats, with fines up to 100 dollars or up to 90 days in jail for violations, though first offenses may not lead to imprisonment.
Nelsonville news reports C. E. Bennett re elected president of the Chamber of Commerce for another year at the annual Y M C A meeting. Charles A. Stover is named vice president and F R Jackson re elected treasurer with several directors chosen. Flu epidemic limited attendance and Rev C M Hoffman address postponed.
Mrs. John Tennihill hosted a Monday evening surprise party for her daughter Jennie. Games and music defined the event as Jennie received many gifts. Refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Margaret Connor Grace Linton Frank Minner Agnes Hillen Mildred Bussey Clifford Wylliams Rosemary Smith Ruth Keating Florence Easterling Marie Dewhurst Lucille Scott John Holland Helen Keating Arlene Betts Grace Kuhn Thomas Hickman Wilbur Wallace Robert Wend Gretchen Pidcock Helen Linton Edison Hickman Ralph Tennihill Delbert Kuhn Maynard Gaitten John Gaitten Corning Mary Geneva Burns Columbus.
Isaac Artis, who died Tuesday at his Akron home, will have funeral services Friday at 1 PM in Akron with burial to follow there. The item also contains unrelated advertising copy for California Fig Syrup claiming to relieve sleeplessness and constipation in children.
Mrs. Bessie Donley of Elizabeth Street Nelsonville died at Cherrington Hospital Logan after a lengthy illness. She leaves husband Harry Donley a daughter four sons her mother Mary Smith sisters C G Biscele and Mrs William Jones Columbus two brothers Armond Smith Columbus and Fred Smith Steubenville. Funeral arrangements pending. Mr Donley serves as justice of the peace in Nelsonville.
An ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming a single spoonful aids digestion and appetite, with promises of improved health in a week. It touts laxative herbs and pepsin, notes free trial via coupon, and cites 1875 origin for keeping bowels clean. Children and elderly are emphasized as benefiting.
A championship 500 party was hosted yesterday evening at Dwight Kuhn's home. Prize winners were Joe Evans and Paul Calamore, with runners up Lowell Parry and Dwight Kuhn. Booby prizes went to Orren Mace and Clyde Fisher. refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush Jr of Detroit announce the birth of a son on New Year’s morning 1929. It is reported to be Detroit’s first baby of the year. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush Sr and Mr and Mrs Carl Bateman of Nelsonville.
J. H. Fands of Cincinnati spent New Year's with sister Mrs. Thomas Potts and niece Miss Emma Johnson. Miss May Morris was in Columbus on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Collins of Marietta visited Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde on New Year’s Day. Harley Johnson of Jackson Michigan and Ray Thompson of Owasso Michigan travel home Thursday after holidays with their parents. Miss Kelma Haas returned to Bliss College after vacation with parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Haas. Norman Snyder of Lancaster visited friends on New Year’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stalter and son ...
New Year visits are noted as Miss Mary Louise Leyshon and Mrs. Sam Hanley along with their relatives in Delaware Columbus and Huntington spend time with family. Miss Mayme Keplar returns from Columbus and Miss Hilma Johnson visits from Columbus staying a few days. Mr and Mrs James Patton and Harley Johnson return home after holidays with local relatives. Charles Weltzheimer returns to Columbus ending a visit with his parents.
William Earl Finsterwald aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs William Finsterwald 301 West Union Street died at 9 15 PM Wednesday after a week long illness pleuro pneumonia He worked at the Daugherty Garage Survived by his parents brother Owen sister Mary and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Wilson Funeral services set for 2 PM Saturday at the residence with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
Just before the entry list closed for the Schneider cup race, the Royal Aero Club received a cable from the United States entering a team for the trophy.
Gasoline was stolen from Fred R. Beasley Ford Sales Company on East Carpenter Street. Two locks on the Ethyl pump were broken while the garage was closed at 10 PM. Service men were away on a wreck when they returned at 4 AM to find the pump damaged.
Plans for 4 H club work in Athens County for 1929 will be made when W H Palmer with County Extension Agent T Johnson in Athens tomorrow. Mr Palmer is state leader of boys and girls club work.
A nineteenth century ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel tonic. It promises improved buoyancy and a sallow complexion vanish, noting the olive color and a sixty cent price.
The article urges two measures to reduce flu risk. First, protect nose and throat with Mister from morning to night to clear the head and soothe the throat. Second, maintain overall health, noting doctors prescribe Najol as a non laxative aid during epidemics.
The notice promotes Najol and Mistol as a pair to prevent influenza and colds. It urges swift action and assures readers of a good chance to escape illness, claiming the two products are on sale at druggists.
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