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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1921
Page
3
An ad extols Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel, claiming they support liver and bowel action. The copy emphasizes a natural buoyancy from toning the liver and bowels, with years of use among patients.
Self care advice for piles touts Mrs Summers Pile Suppositories with claims of safe healing and speedy relief. Advertising copy urges readers to ask a druggist or mail for a free trial from The Sarmers Medical Company Box P South.
Zarephath N J Jan 5 The world’s only bishop Alma White head of Pillar of Fire denies hypnotism explains her influence over followers amid a suit filed by Thomas A Goode of Denver claiming the church schooled his wife to surrender 1 000 000. White notes she is married with children and a grandmother. Her church operates in multiple cities and Westminster College in Denver. She claims tuberculosis led to her faith and began her work in Denver.
In San Francisco a government mail plane piloted by Lieutenant Boggs fell about 1000 feet due to engine trouble and crashed in view of hundreds. The craft caught fire but Boggs was uninjured after attempting to land in Civic Center Park and hitting trolley and telephone wires.
A preparatory service for communion will be held at seven o'clock tonight with baptism administered. At eight o'clock the Session will convene for an important meeting.
In Scranton on January 5 a loud backyard dispute between Mrs. John Jeffries and a neighbor caused a roof of an old mine to collapse into their yard. The neighbor fell about 25 feet but was only slightly injured as Mrs. Jeffries crawled out on a ladder.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a blood tonic to restore vitality. It claims dull complexions signal bad blood and that the tonic, endorsed by physicians for thirty years, improves resistance and energy. Consumers are advised to seek the genuine product with full name on the package.
J B Jones a Cubrun Kentucky druggist says he has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in his family for seven years and found it the best cough medicine he has ever known. This reflects broad customer approval and pharmacist endorsement of the product.
El Paso report says Pancho Villa resumes hostilities against former followers led by El Charro who refused reform. The outlaw faction is accused of cattle theft and other acts of banditry near Villa’s range.
Public health notice urging families to bolster immunity to colds grip and influenza through proper nutrition and care. Emphasizes vaccines hygiene and rest as key protections for children.
The 84th General Assembly in Columbus, Ohio recessed after a brief session as lawmakers anticipate Governor elect Harry L. Davis' inaugural message. Thirteen measures have been introduced since convening, with proposals including use of voting machines and allowing tax districts to issue deficiency bonds for current expenses without a public vote.
Athens High enters with a clean slate five game win streak as Coach A B Mackie drills his squad for Friday night clash with Washington D C at home. Ohio University opens at Cincinnati against St Xavier and later visits Oxford to face Miami in the season’s second college contest.
Bethany and Herman Grubbs of Columbus were guests of their parents the Grubbs. Mrs M Klingenberg visited Stewart with her daughter. Ivan Clark of Akron spent Christmas with Ed Clark's family. George Gleason of Charleston was Ed Burke’s guest. Ira Burke visited friends in Stewart. Mises Ordie Chalfant spent New Year’s Day with sister Leslie Petty. Esmond Brandeberry married Lulu Barnhill. Lula Sinclair hosted a pump related scene in May and pneumatic stage settings.
Local classified page highlights appeal from Jiggs and Gas Buggies to The Messenger readers. Chambers of commerce and readers are encouraged to browse the regular section for these appealing offerings.
Mrs Mildred Shaw entertained Busy Bee Marathon Club members at her Chestnut street home. The evening featured sewing and a concluding lunch. Guests included Mrs Hod Mender and Miss Dorothy Shaw. members listed: Grace Martin Edith Briggs Gertrude Gorauch Hattie Daft Anna Coleman Emery Shaw Lulu Williams Bess Bland Mark Wilkison Clara H ton Susan Milligan Clara Itley Esther Young and Evelyn Daft.
Mrs Rebecca Devore served as installing officer for the corps. New officers include President Clara Backus and senior vice Orpha Nye. Other posts list Lacey Donley, Gertrude Pensyle, Emma Wilson, Maggie Moore, Josephine Murphy, Mary Wills, Emma Martin, Mary Wilkison, Ada James, Della Masters, Sarah Dupler, Lyda Evney, Sop Mann, Ella Patton, Nelle Spray, and Matilda Martin among others. A lunch followed the ceremony.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Crane will be held Thursday at 8 o'clock at the residence conducted by Rev. Paul Kemper.
The remains of Mrs. Hazel Sumners Hardy aged 22 arrived from McConnellsville where she died at a tuberculosis sanatorium. She was taken to the home of her sister Mrs. Clair Hook in New Food.
Mrs Frank Betts will entertain the Christian Woman's Missionary Society Thursday evening at her home on Poplar Street. A good attendance is desired.
The local chamber of commerce will meet Thursday evening with annual reports and officer elections on the agenda. Members are urged to attend as committees are appointed and a referendum vote on national organization membership is requested.
The article notes rising interest in a church gathering led by Pastor Rev Paul de crane with music directed by Mr H J Kurts. It highlights call for accountability for lamentable conditions and praises growing children's and adult choruses and the perceived righteousness of the pastor's stand.
City school board members met Monday night and organized with John W. Scott as president, Walter Wolfe as vice president, and J. B. Zelar serving as clerk and treasurer.
Mr Ralph Powell of Harvard University Cambridge Mass was here for holidays guest of his parents Mr and Mrs L R Powell Miss Mary McNaghton Pleasantville guest at the home of Mr and Mrs L B R Powell over holidays Mrs Lowell Donley returned after holidays with Columbus relatives Mrs George Hall shopped in Columbus Mrs J Warrington and son Wayne returned home from Newen after New Year’s Eve Mrs John Bond Logan and Mrs Mac Brown Upper Sandusky guests of daughter and sister Mrs Earl Campbell Albert Dilcher in Columbus for a YMCA conference Asa Hammond in Texas for oil interests Mr and Mrs John Love and son Gilbert dentist student in Columbus returned after visiting Love Mae McGarvey Detroit Mr and Mrs Lloyd Glaze Snae Miss ae Schuff East Charleston guests of Mr and Mrs Bo Camp and family
A fragmented report notes that Dunlop Mesias meetings draw larger crowds daily, with the audience described as the largest yet seen last night. The piece mentions a crowd figure and refers to Thagume in the context of the event.
A rousing message urged men to awaken to sin and warn others. Children in Sunday school could earn a fine Bible by reciting sermon texts. Since the opening night in the rain, Mr. and Mrs. Dunlop have increased their favor among Nelsonville residents through preaching and singing on the square.
Mrs James Evans hosted a New Year’s Eve watch party for the Guild and friends. The evening featured contests and games followed by a fine lunch. Attending were Mesdames Barber Hall Johnson McKee Tedrow Gipson Warner Evans Rhodda Bryan Belliford and guests from Athens Columbus and nearby areas.
The article discusses the native herb Manzénita and credits natural cures from Western Plains plants. It then promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longstanding remedy for female illnesses, claiming relief for many years and urging suffering women to try it.
A heartfelt obituary notes the death of Harry Elsworth Reeves born August 15 1902 in Athens County Ohio and died January 1 1921 in Meigs County at age 18 years 9 months 16 days. He is survived by his father Alvin Reeves mother Jessie Clayville and sisters Alice and Blanche along with many relatives and friends. The verse-memoir recalls his quiet peaceful nature and attendance at Sunday school.
The Reeves family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance after the accidental death of their son and brother. They acknowledge Rev Genheimer’s consoling words, the singers, floral offerings from Downington Sunday school, and T W Coe funeral services. Alvin Reeves and wife, brother and sisters.
An 81 year old Marietta woman reports dramatic recovery after using Dreco. Her daughter Mary J. Smith says the relief from rheumatism backache constipation and dizziness lets her mother move about and help around the house. Dreco is being introduced by The Cline Pharmacist Co in Athens.
Three wells drilled this week on the Coe farm near Hebbardsville, Jones farm near White Hall, and Jacobs near Mechanicsburg found sand at 1170 to 1190 feet. Hebbardsville well estimated five to ten barrels, White Hall about five barrels, Mechanicsburg less than an approximate production, with hope for more. Local and out of state capital finance the operations. final reports expected in a few days.
Mrs. Given Roberts is buried in Shawnee cemetery with a home service at noon on December 31. Bernard Bradberry and wife move to Glendale for teaching. Frances Everhart elected to replace Mrs. Bradberry. Out of town teachers return from Christmas vacation to resume work. Dr. Homer G. Bishop returns to Ithaca to teach at Cornell University. Herman D. Bishop and Hamline T. Bishop return to McConnelsville. Mr. George Haymer and wife visit Maud Penn in Murray. Mrs. Blanche Roll visits Mrs. McDaniel in Murray. Miss Mary McGarry from Columbus visits Frank and Mrs. Lawson in Portsmouth. Mrs. Morse visiting friends in Columbus. Vance Webb of Main Street is noted.
Still able to work Dover official Kessler resigns. Froelich will be made assistant chief when a new chief is named.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best and harmless laxative for children. It highlights fruity flavor and full directions on each bottle, urging parents to choose the product for stomach liver and bowels health.
Attendance at the Central Avenue M E church revival remains strong as the chorus plans special selections each night. Wednesday features The Awakening Chorus and the pastor will discuss The Awakening Spirit. Thursday explores Religion and Distance.
A Swedish inventor asserts he has successfully applied electric power to tractors and other mobile farm machinery, a claim that could transform agricultural operations. The report notes the technical breakthrough and potential implications for farm efficiency and machinery design.
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