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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
12
An advertisement from Kenton Pharmacal Co promotes a hair tint product claiming it tints gray hair cheaply and easily while rendering a younger appearance. It touts simple application, various brown to black shades, and includes a coupon offer from Covington Kentucky.
Roy Parsons of Hagey Ridge recently visited relatives after returning from overseas. Ira Bennett has accepted a fireman position in Parkersburg with his family moving there. Walter White leaves for Berea College as part of Uncle Sam’s training for injuries sustained in service. Alex Parsons retires as rural carrier, Clyde Parsons to succeed him. Gerald White of the 5th Marine Brigade greeted in Broadwell. Local business and farm updates include Potter funeral at Corning, a dry well on the Frank Wolf farm, and well work by Mr. Calentine. The First National Bank re-elected officers with Glazier as president and Thomas as cashier.
Beaumont social notes report Mr and Mrs George Shafer entertaining Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Floyd Shafer of Athens and Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer of Nelsonville. Various locals visit friends in Orbiston Chauncey Columbus and Athens.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a home remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims high uric acid from meat harms kidneys, urges reduced meat intake, ample water, and taking Jad Salts before breakfast to flush and normalize function. It touts safety, affordability, and wide pharmacist endorsement.
telegram from Mrs. Klees of Monkey Run reports the death of Valentine Bumgardner at Minden West Virginia the same morning he had former Pom eroy residence on Laurel street. Frank Capehart and Alice Louise Swearingen wed by Rev Hunzicker at Upper Lutheran church parsonage Pomeroy on Wednesday evening. The couple, popular locally, will reside in Racine for now.
A home made pine cough remedy combines Pinex with sugar syrup or substitutes like molasses honey or corn syrup to create a pint of cough syrup. It claims fast relief within 24 hours for coughs hoarseness and throat irritation and recommends asking for two and a half ounces of Pinex from the druggist with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
Gerald Tittle, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tittle, has had pneumonia for a week. Mrs. Bricker remains bedridden for six weeks with no improvement. Myrtle Pidcock visited Nelsonville last Friday. Mrs. Barney Hill sustained a slight injury Sunday stepping from a moving car and was dragged. Several residents attended a prolonged meeting Sunday at Holliness Church in The Plains.
Miss Lucy Cundiff daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cundiff of Brick Street Pomeroy married Akron Goodyear Rubber Co. worker Harold G Newman. Both are mutes and used silent language in a ceremony conducted by Rev Charles B Taylor. They will reside in Akron. Bride related to Mrs Lucy Moorhead of Athens and Messenger staffer William Moorhead.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for head colds and catarrh. It claims relief from nasal congestion and headaches by applying a small amount into the nostrils, promising clear air passages and soothing inflamed membranes.
Hocking Valley railway officials arrived on a special car with the noon train for an inspection tour ending at Minersville. They were met by receiver Harry Hartwell and D. W. Hennessey before continuing on the 2:30 train back to their car. No further details were released.
Albert Miller and Chester Morris work with Mike McCroria on Rock Springs to Athens county line road improvements. Cadets from Pomeroy High School eye February medical exams after West Point rejections. Homer Cheatham visits Middleport then heads to Ashville. Rev. Turnbull remains home and unwell. Mrs. C. T. Rust returns to Middleport from Columbus. The Middleport Literary club met at Mrs. A. W. McKay's home.
Mrs Morton Webster is slowly improving after a severe fall down cellar stairs at her Naylors Run home. She is able to move about again but full recovery will take some time due to serious injuries.
Arthur Kasper joins the Vulcan mine clerical staff at Thomas Fork. Swiss bell ringers advertise a Pomeroy performance under the high school. The Heintz family and Christine depart for Anna Ohio with a Columbus visit planned. Powell, Williamson and Newman families make moves for Columbus and Cleveland visits. An aviation note mentions solo seaplane towage behind motor planes by a European aircraft builder.
County Engineer Leo J. Burner reports 15.74 miles of existing roads and 33.60 miles of new road work planned in Meigs County for 1920. Projects include Pomeroy Athens Jerseyville, Pomeroy Racine Syracuse, Pomeroy Jackson Langsville, Pomeroy Gallipolis Hobson, and Middleport Hill roads. Road surveys begun, with several five mile routes ready for start and prime sections likely sold in March to begin work. Officials expect rapid progress and a lasting value to taxpayers.
Dr. Charles B. Taylor of McArthur will deliver a special sermon for children aged 8 to 15 at the Presbyterian church Friday evening. The preacher is noted for engaging youngsters and is expected to draw a large crowd. This year marks fifty years since he began as a minister, when he was licensed to preach on April 20, 1869 in Pomeroy.
The schedule lists beginning dates for Meigs county courts in 1920. Common Pleas opens January 5 May 3 and October 4. Court of Appeals opens February 11 and October 20.
Question asks for a real excuse to miss tonight’s revival services at the M E church at 7 o clock. It invites the reader to attend and expresses willingness to see them there.
The ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast relief for severe colds. A dose every two hours, up to three doses, supposedly clears nasal congestion, stops runny nose, eases headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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