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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement emphasizes Bayer as the authentic aspirin brand with the Bayer Cross logo. It urges consumers to buy unbroken Bayer Tablets of Aspirin packs with proper directions for relief of colds headaches toothaches neuralgia rheumatism and other pains, noting aspirin’s long physician endorsement and available tin boxes and larger packages.
Ohio residents in villages and rural areas have no health protection as the Griswold law repeals the Hughes code. Village and township boards ended New Year’s Day while city health organizations stay unchanged. District boards and advisory councils prepare to revise systems and budgets to fit the new law this week.
A newly patented grad ing and scraping device enables lighter automobiles to be converted into road making machines. The attachment modifies standard vehicles to perform road work, expanding construction versatility and on site utility.
In New York on January 5 an investigator questioned a young woman with a flaming red tie and bobbed hair about Communist Party ties. The woman, later identified as William J. Flynn’s daughter, calmly entered Flynn’s office, where she serves as a stenographer to the chief.
Fire department responded to a Madison street residence this morning after a defective flue caused a small blaze. About 50 dollars in roof damage was reported. Mr and Mrs Joe Verity and their twins visited relatives in Wellston during New Year. Mr Verity returned Sunday while the family planned a longer stay.
Rev. Moses Breeze of Columbus a renowned Presbyterian speaker addressed a large appreciative audience at the local church Sunday. Attendees called the experience fortunate and Breeze will speak at a men s banquet at the church tonight.
Mrs. J. W. Wien spent the weekend in Logan. Marceline, Geraldine and Ignatius Wickham returned to St. Aloysius Academy at New Lexington this morning after holidays at their home. T. W. Welch of Corning returned home after visiting his son Jack Welch over the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Spencer entertained at a twelve o'clock New Year s Day dinner. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Willard Bartoe Master Willard Bartoe Jr Harold Spencer and Miss Edna Spencer Marie Spencer and the hosts.
Mrs. Birdie Pratt and her young daughter Margaret Gail have returned home after a week visiting her sister Mrs. Thomas Spencer. Miss Mabel Inman went back to her city residence after a holidays visit with friends and relatives in Athens.
Public schools in the city reopen today after a two weeks holiday marking the end of winter recess and the start of new classroom sessions for students and teachers.
A large blaze Saturday consumed the Monday residence of Sam Darnell. The family, including his wife and eight children, could not save any belongings. Firefighters fought the flames but the house was a total loss.
Mr and Mrs L E Buell and daughter Marie Lenore return to Lancaster after a two week visit with Mrs Buell s parents Mr and Mrs John Katzenbach of Maple Hill Road
The Methodist Men’s Monthly Get-together will feature Attorney W E Peters of Athens speaking on The History of Ohio. The event, Tuesday evening, expects about one hundred attendees with refreshments served and a guest invitation for each man to bring a friend.
Gilbert Love came back to Columbus Sunday after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs John Love. Ruth Love returned to Columbus Sunday after visiting her parents. Miss Besse Stoneburner of Columbus came home after visiting here with friends and recently served overseas as a Red Cross nurse. Mrs J H Sharp spent weekend in Athens with her sister. T C Green is in Cincinnati on business.
Mrs. H. L. Heck and her son Joe of Granville visit Dr. and Mrs. Walter Howe. Miss Catherine Graham stays with Logan friends. Arthur Love returns home after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Love. Alice Mulligan and Glen Mulligan of Columbus visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mulligan. Mrs. W. H. Parks spends Saturday in Columbus. Mrs. C. C. Frye of Columbus visits here for the weekend with Mrs. Clayton Murphy. Carrie and Esther Chesher return to Springfield after two weeks with their parents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Chesher. Emerson Chesher leaves for Springfield to join Robbins & Myers Co.
The Hyperion Club entertained Mrs. W. H. Sharp of Columbus state president of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs and the Cosmopolitan Club ladies at a Saturday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. N. Hill in our city.
Advertises top market prices for raw furs and hides with door calls by Sam Raden at 557 Poplar St Nebosnyville Ohio Bell 795. A brown fur scarf is lost on Nelsonville streets and should be returned to Beasley’s garage for contact.
A gathering of Hyperion Club members and guests from out of town conducted the annual officer election at 2 PM and enjoyed a program with greetings from Athens and Columbus clubs. Mrs. Julius Fischer was elected president, with L J Eberle, Frances Socie, N Hill, Earl Lama, R H Jackson and others serving in roles. The event featured poems by Mrs. Fischer, pictorial music, a buffet luncheon, and a social close with numerous attendees from Athens, Columbus, and local members.
Obituary for Catherine Louise Stivison born August 6 1915 died December 28 aged 4 years 4 months and 23 days. She is survived by mother Edith Marie and Mary Ellen sisters. grandparents aunts uncles and many relatives. The family thanks friends neighbors D A society and Mr T E Taylor for support and comforting words.
The Millfield Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. F. E. Boudinot’s home on New Year’s Day. An ovation was the dinner served cafeteria style, featuring walnut ice cream and fruit cake. Officers elected for the new year include President Mrs. FP EB Boudinot and Vice President Mrs. J. R. Wade.
New Jersey through Attorney General Thomas F. McCran refuses to consent to an original suit in the supreme court by the New Jersey retail liquor dealers association to strike down constitutional prohibition and the Volstead act. The state says consent to the filing and possible action has not been granted.
In Hebbardsville Rev Weed filled his appointment Sunday and launched a series of revival meetings at the Town House. Midweek prayer meetings are set for Wednesdays at the home of Mr and Mrs Hiram Frost. Edna Moore of White Hall visited Mrs Ada Parker and family on Wednesday. Alvah Verity and sons Elwood and Gordon visited Columbus recently. Agnes Jordan returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Evan Van Dyke. Several residents attended the sale at Blaine Kennedy's Saturday and reported fair prices.
The advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets not only move the bowels but also improve appetite and strengthen digestion. It asserts the tablets contain no pep sin or digestive ferment yet help the stomach perform its functions naturally.
A French chemist patents a process to extract perfumes from flowers using powdered charcoal instead of grease and washing the coal with alcohol.
In this gown the severity of line is relieved by a deft loop in the skirt. The material is Havana brown duvetyn with Persian braid trim. The rich tones of Persian weave materials have long been popular and their return to favor as trimming will be gladly received by most women.
A Kentucky druggist says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best cough medicine he has used in seven years and highly recommends it to customers and his family.
A new device sprays a soap solution onto clothes to simplify home laundry. The apparatus aims to cut effort and time in washing by applying detergent directly to fabrics before washing.
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