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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
2
A fragmented letter from Jennie Davidson of Yates Center touts a Chinese egg-laying tonic sold for 62 cents a package. She claims Don Sung boosts laying in 28 hens for one month and offers a refund if not profitable, warning about fraud and noting effects on hens’ health.
The W C T U meets Mrs P G Dowler at 9 Church Street Tuesday at 2 PM. Mr and Mrs M T Ellis travel to Grand Rapids Michigan for a Furniture Market week. Mrs F M McKay hosts Social Literary club Tuesday at 2 30 PM. Prof S K Mardis hosts Tuesday club Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Prof and Mrs T N Hoover host Mrs Diana Arnold and Addie Marie Grones visit Columbus. Miss Mary Kearn visits Lancaster Athens with Gail Kearn and Plessie Detwiler. Hobson Study Circle meets Mrs C W Stone Tuesday at 7 PM. all members urged present.
Mr and Mrs Carl Wilson and their young daughter Pauline have returned to their Newport home after visiting relatives here for the holiday season.
Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock a base meeting is held at 37 East Carpenter Street North Side Leutentants for the Martzolff Class membership contest. All members are urged to attend. Mr and Mrs R M Newman and their sons Maxwell and James from Dayton are visiting Mr and Mrs C F Mansfield at 109 Morris Avenue for a week with Mr Newman's Jerseyville relatives.
From two until four on Saturday the Sigma Sigma Sigma chapter hosted an afternoon social in their sorority house. The event featured dancing music and light chatter with Miss Mary Kearn of Lancaster as the only out of town guest and Ruth Redman and Rachel Powell providing music. Refreshments were served by the sorority pledges.
The Women's Relief Corps held a Friday session despite bad weather with many members present. They conducted business, initiated new members and installed officers led by installing officer Miss Shott, and presented the retiring president a electric table lamp. A social hour followed with refreshments and a large birthday cake for Mrs. Cromley and her granddaughter, shared by all attendees.
The new men and wives group at the Presbyterian church gathered at 65 North Congress Street for an informal evening with Prof. Fordyce Stewart as teacher and Mrs. Stewart hosting. Guest speaker Clement Cook, Olympic 1912 runner, spoke on Stockholm games. Thirty to thirty attendees enjoyed a collation. monthly meetings planned with Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox. Officers include Prof. Wible president, Mrs. S. M. Haffey VP, Mrs. R. L. Morton secretary, T. W. Craig treasurer.
The Pallas club gathered Saturday afternoon on South Congress street with Mrs. W L Slutz hosting. Led by Mrs. J A Palmer with Miss Bailey the reader and Miss Nelle Pickering guiding discussion, Mrs. F D Forsyth covered current events. They discussed A Canadian Literary Declaration of Independence from December Literary Digest, originally in The Onlooker. Canada criticizes Canadians for reading American slush.
Members will discuss Garvey's Empire of Ethiopians as the January issue of World's Work features the subject. The next meeting is scheduled for January 29.
Rev. C. L. Strecker officiated at 8:45 AM for Orville H. Freeman of Long Bottom and Chiel Britton of Frost. The ceremony took place at the First M. E. parsonage and the groom is an automobile mechanic with the couple planning to live in Long Bottom.
The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the D A R met at Mrs FE S Koons home Saturday afternoon with Mrs T W Craig presiding. After business, guests and members enjoyed light refreshments and a program led by Mrs Sprague featuring violin by Margaret Merwin and readings by Fordyce Stewart. The afternoon topic was Labor and Capital with a lively discussion.
This health note urges parents to keep children home when sniffling to halt spread of colds. It endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as safe for kids, claiming it contains no opium and supports natural recovery by loosening coughs and aiding expectoration.
J Okey Hall a well known colored man in the city is jailed on intoxicating liquor charges after a Sunday arrest near Chauncey cemetery. Sheriff Parker and Constable Mariner took him after finding six quarts of bonded whiskey. four quarts remained when captured. Hall pleads not guilty and is held on $1500 bond for a January 22 hearing in Justice Helwig's court.
Prices include 100 lb sacks sugar eight ninety five and 25 lb sacks two twenty six. Flour one forty a sack. Navy beans five forty five per 100 lb. Coffee twenty cents. Rice ten cents. Canned corn ten cents. Oats seven cents. Flake and cracked hominy five to seven cents. Coal oil twenty five cents. Laundry soap six cents. Gas mantles twelve and a half. Toilet paper four rolls twenty five cents. Pineapples twenty cents. 350 and forty cents.
Anthony Caminetti, commissioner general of immigration, will testify before the Senate immigration committee in what may be its final public hearing on the Johnson bill. Caminetti just returned from Europe where he studied immigration issues. The Johnson bill would suspend immigration for a year and faces likely deadlock in committee unless his testimony shifts views.
Stop itching eczema quickly with Zemo, a penetrating antiseptic liquid available from druggists at 35c for small bottles or 1.00 for extra large. Healing begins at application and may remove eczema tetter pimples rashes and similar skin troubles. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio offers Zemo and Zemo soap as soothing aids.
Notice to Chickamauga Tribe No. 44 officers and members to attend degree work Saturday night January 16 at 7 o'clock conferred by Kill Eagle Tribe of Nelsonville. J. M. Lewis, Sachem. F. E. Brown, C. of A. Two arrests for prohibition violations reported. Hale pleads guilty, fined 300 dollars plus costs, Jewell pleads not guilty, bond 500 dollars. Police report mash and finished goods found at both locations.
John Steffy a lifelong Homer township resident died Thursday at the National Military Home in Dayton where he had been treated for 18 months. The Civil War veteran aged 77 was brought to his son's home in Urban Crest, with funeral services at Bishopville Church of Christ conducted by Harry M. Wilson. Interment followed in Bishopville cemetery. He was born on the Wilson farm near Bishopville and spent most of his life nearby. he is survived by one son Seward Steffy. His wife died in June 1912.
Days at Trimble last week under the Parent-Teacher Association raised 76.37 from tag sales. Pupils sold tags to raise funds for wiring the Trimble school building for electricity.
The two months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carpenter of Paris died yesterday morning. Funeral services were held today and interment was made in the cemetery at Wrightstown.
Seth Balderson came home to Parkersburg today after visiting his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs F P Dulaney. Mrs Seward Steffy and Byron returned from Export Pa where they were summoned by the death of Mrs Steffys sister Mrs Rose Hart Gillen. Mrs John DeMolet of Athens stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Ambrose Gibbs. Mr and Mrs Frank Danford and two children were in Middleport over Sunday to see Mr and Mrs Tom Gibson.
Advert says Pepto Mangan Tones Up and Purifies the Blood for busy men and tired women. It claims fatigue comes from overwork, poor sleep, or office strain, and that the tonic restores energy. Sold by druggists in liquid or tablets with the brand name Gude’s Pepto Mangan on the package.
Washington January 17. President Wilson’s condition improves and doctors say only an unexpected setback could keep him from attending the inauguration with President elect Harding. Rear Admiral Grayson, the president’s physician, expressed confidence Wilson will ride down Pennsylvania Avenue to the capitol for the ceremony.
An advertisement claims The Williams Treatment cures kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatism, and uric acid related ailments. It offers a free 75c bottle with proof of notice, requiring a 10 cent payment to cover posters and packing, and guarantees delivery by parcel post with no obligation.
Reuben Gillilan 80 died Saturday night at his daughter Mrs. Arthur M Andersons home 20 North High street after infirmities of advanced age. Funeral held today at 2 pm at the Anderson home with burial in West Union street cemetery. Born in Meigs county he spent most of life at Torch farming and was a member of the M E church. He served three years in Company I 33rd Regiment O V S. Survived by his wife and four children Edward Gillilan Bridgeport Fred Gillilan Torch Mrs Arthur M Anderson and Mrs Bert Hooper Athens. Two sons Lewis and Everett preceded him in death.
Funeral services for Franklin Fulton will be held Tuesday morning at 10 oclock at Clarks Chapel with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The remains are at the home of Miss Jane Phillips and Miss Martha Fulton 6 Kern Street.
Andrew W. Connett a well known Athens citizen and Civil War veteran died at his home 10 N Lancaster Street Sunday at 9 30 in the morning from hardening of the arteries He was 78 He leaves a widow three children George B Connett Columbus Raymond W Connett and Mabel Connett at home A brother Will Connett Athens and two sisters Lydia Hayes Columbus and E J Nichols Columbus survive Also a brother Loring L Connett died last year and a sister Mrs Alonzo Ford died years ago Connett farmed early then worked with C L Poston He ran A W Connett and Son in Columbus and later was a resident of Athens Active in First M B Church He served nine months in Co 63d O V I and was discharged after illness at Camp Dennison.
In Washington C H on January 17 typhoid fever has taken three Meyers children in three weeks. The latest casualty is 16 year old William Meyers who died yesterday. A fourth child remains seriously ill with the fever in the same family.
Great Britain asserts it now manufactures all forms of laboratory optical and surgical glassware it formerly imported, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and boost domestic industry.
Four Civil War veterans have died in the past week in the community. The departed include Lieutenant David Kessinger, Frank Fulton, Andrew Connett, and Reuben Gilliland, each who served in different organizations during the 1860s.
At Logan lodge Knights of Pythias a recent meeting installed officers led by installing officer Judge J. S. Stoughton. C. C. Charley Dolmatsch V. C. John Lohr Jr prelate Clyde Barthlow M. af A Tom Rayner I. G. Howard Rolston M. of W Marve Marton M. of Ex James Martin M. of F Will Lytle K. R. of S. A fine supper followed the ceremony.
The National Sheep and Wool Bureau urges strong tariffs to shield U S sheep husbandry from foreign wool and dumped textile imports. Officials warn that losing domestic wool would risk war supply, jobs, and national prosperity while foreign fabric prices and misleading “all wool” labels threaten virgin wool markets.
At the annual installation the roster lists J. B. Buchanan as commander Ford Kistler as senior vice commander Dallas Smart Jr as secretary Charles Sheets as treasurer Luther Timberlake as chaplain Ed Tritsch as patriotic instructor Ed N Beck as second vice commander.
County Commissioner and Depot Hotel landlord Ulrich and Mrs Ulrich join new Florida wintering settlers. They plan several weeks at Hot Springs Arkansas before continuing to Florida. Charley Wharton and Mrs Wharton head to Miami to stay with his brother a wholesale grocer. Other Logan residents include Rob Lee White family John Sanderson Canty Hengst Pettit James and their children.
Saturday spotted robins and flickers were noted in Logan amid a typical cold day. The birds appear ahead of schedule, with some possibly nesting at this altitude during winter.
During examination week several students forcibly entered classrooms and took the test questions. Faculty halted exams to prepare a new set of questions, and there were the usual failures reported.
Mrs M H Cherrington hosted a Social Circle Club meeting at her East Hunter Street residence on Friday afternoon. A literary contest entertained members and guests, with Mrs T R Walburn winning the club prize and Mrs Ed Tritsch the guest prize. a vocal solo by Mrs Charles Clarke was a program highlight.
Mr and Mrs. E. F. Black of Athens stayed in Logan Sunday as guests of her mother Mrs. Dean and sister Mrs. B. C. Hyson on North Walnut street. Mr. and Mrs. George Goulding left Saturday noon for a fortnight visit with relatives in Tiffin and Dayton.
Paul’s Episcopal Church announces a winter mission to be held at a future date. The ablest missioners in the diocese will conduct the event led by Archdeacon J H Dod shon.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Price of Columbus were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs W G Bowen on West Second Street.
J F McCullough of Bremen has moved his family to Logan. He is the local manager for the Bessemer Gas Engine Company in Bremen.
Mesdames C. B. Kreizer James Turner and Miss Alice Steman of Bremen visited relatives in the city on Thursday.
Mr William Roegge of Nelson ville was in Logan on Saturday afternoon on business.
Constable Edgar Mariner and Night Officer Cady seized the man Saturday evening at Sugar Creek and arrested William West on the charge of possessing intoxicating liquors. Fifty three pints were found at his home. West pleaded not guilty at a Sunday preliminary hearing and was remanded to jail in $800 bond. His trial before Justice Helwig is set for Thursday January 21.
The thermometer fell to 16 degrees in Akron Ohio this morning after high winds and snow flurries Sunday night. Little damage was reported due to the wind.
J Martin Beck 77 Akron pioneer and father of Major Carl Beck died at his home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday.
A fifty mile per hour gale fanned a fast moving blaze along the lake shore east of Sandusky Ohio destroying hundreds of acres of marsh land. The fire killed rabbits and muskrats but spared hunters lodges and caused no reported human injuries.
Stewart, C Jan 17 Rome grange held a meeting with county deputy William J Warrener presiding and installing the year's officers. Athens Farm Bureau agent Nily Mills attended and placed orders for fertilizer and grass seed. Officers installed include Master Carl W Hayes Overseer Addie Laughlin Lecturer Lenore Rice Steward George Wright Assistant Steward Leslie Petty Chaplain Grant Sewell Treasurer John Vess Secretary W B Spear Gate Keeper Charles Leoffler Ceres Cora Leoffler Pomona Evelyn Spear Flora Mary Minear Lady Assistant Steward Luzina Sewell.
Columbus Ohio felt a harsh winter spell with a temperature of 12 degrees and a 55 mile per hour wind this morning. The sharp cold snap gripped the city as residents bundled up against the icy air.
The morning air is described as bitter with a reading of 15 above at seven. It notes Sunday morning was slightly warmer at 23 above at seven o'clock.
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