Local business and social visits noted in Athens region
Mr. W. A. Reading is a business visitor in Columbus today. John R. Woods of 37 East Carpenter street is in Pittsburgh on business. Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Logan visits Athens this week. Miss Ethel Robinett of The Plains guests Mrs. P. G. Thompson. Thomas W. Love of Nelsonville visits Prof. and Mrs. Bert M. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Reading
Columbus
John R. Woods
East Carpenter Street
Pittsburgh
Harry Bartlett
Logan
Athens
Ethel Robinett
the Plains
P. G. Thompson
Thomas W. Love
Nelsonville
Bert M. Thompson
Gompers Plan Fails Under Court Ruling
Washington, Jan. 17. The U S Supreme Court ruled that labor unions and their members are accountable under anti trust laws when they depart from legitimate objects and engage in conspiracies in restraint of trade. The decision challenges efforts by Samuel Gompers and allies to obtain immunity from enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourr Jr
Gompers
Department of Justice
Taft
Republic
Wilson
Congress
Awpreme
Higley Study Circle Sees Guest Speaker Mrs Haffey
The Higley Study Circle is entertained Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock by Mrs 8S M Haffey of 7 South High street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higley
M. Haffey
South High Street
Local Couple Hosts Guests at Walker Street Residence
Mr and Mrs Morris Green of Nelsonville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W W Clendenin at 7 Walker Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Green
Nelgsonville
W. W. Clendenin
Walker Street
Mrs Charles Mitchell Returns From Cleveland Visit
Mrs Charles Mitchell arrived home last evening after a four week visit in Cleveland with her aunt Mrs M Jewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mitchell
Cleveland
Mrs. M. Jewett
Mrs Nellie Ziggafoos Visits Albany Family
Mrs Nellie Ziggafoos of Albany arrived in Athena Monday to attend to business and was hosted by her sister in law Mrs W A Reading. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Harry Allen and daughter Hannah Jane of Columbus and Mrs Hannah Allen of Gloucester, who had been guests of Mr and Mrs B B Carpenter at 126 North Congress Street and returned home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Ziggafoos
Albany
Athena
W. A. Reading
Harry Allen
Hannah Jane
Columbus
Hannah Allen
Glouster
Carpenter
North Congress Street
Maccabee Dance Draws Crowd For Flower Fund
The Woman’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees held a benefit dance at the I. O. O. F. hall last night from 8 to 11 with a local orchestra. The event raised a good sum for the sick members’ flower fund as several hundred people enjoyed the evening.
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Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Frigid Mornings Reported With Warming Outlook
The report notes temperatures near 16 above at seven on Monday and a two degree drop to 14 above on Tuesday. Forecasters say it will be warmer tonight and tomorrow, indicating a short thaw ahead.
Kerr Hardware Co Promotes Mail Order Service
To Our Farmer Friends the Kerr Hardware Co urges customers facing poor roads to use telephone and parcel post to get hardware delivered. They promise prompt and careful service and invite a trial.
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The
Kerr Hardware Co
Costs fall across towns as 1920 prices drop
Washington report shows retail prices fell ten percent nationwide in 1920 with December down eight percent from November. Wholesale prices slipped about 8.8 percent. Among 61 cities and 44 items, food costs led declines with onions plummeting 49 percent and cabbage 44 percent. Springfield Illinois tops as cheapest city with 11 percent drops. others range from six to nine percent in Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Louisville and more.
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Washington
Labor Department
Springfield
Ilinois
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Cares
Detroit
Louisville
Baltimore
Boston
Buffalo
Columbus
Jacksonville
Little Rock
Los Angeles
Portland
Savanah
Charleston
W. Va
Covington Fire Spree Spurs Warning to Owners
Covington Kentucky police and city officials warned property owners after a thirteenth incendiary blaze in ten days. Oil soaked waste was found in a shed near 1553 Woodburn Avenue, while a bucket of burnable waste was found in a nearby stable at Twentieth and Russell Streets, suspected as the fire starter. detectives think a demented man is the arsonist behind the string of fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Edward Griffith
Covington
Kentucky
Woodurn Avenue
Twentieth
Russell Streets
Coolville Bank Vice President Named Equity Discount Director
J. Walden of Coolville National Bank has been named a director in The Equity Discount Company with offices in Cleveland and will assume duties immediately. The appointment was made by William A. Moorhead of Byers Brokerage Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
J. 8. Walden
Coolville National Bank
Equity Discount Company
Cleveland
William A. Moorhead
Byers Brokerage Company
Funeral Arrangements Set for George A. Bone
Elyria Ohio January 18 funeral plans were completed for 78 year old George A. Bone who left a note to his wife saying he would end his life. His body was discovered in a cistern in the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
George A. Bone
Coal Dust Lungs Improve After Milks Emulsion Claim
In 1916 a miner described coal dust in his lungs and dramatic relief after using Milks Emulsion. He reports weight gain, restored sleep, and return to mining. The ad promotes Milks Emulsion as a nutritive remedy and claims a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Bunn
6Th Ave
No. 13Th St
Terre Haute
Ind
Theip Emulsion Co
Cline Pharmacy Co
Athens
Fountain Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Eve the First Advertiser at London Advertising Exhibit
London observers hailed Eve as the world’s first advertiser at the opening of England’s first Advertising Exhibition. Sir Robert Horne joked the serpent was a skilled advertising agent, while noting advertised goods should endure beyond a single sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eve
Adam
Garden of Eden
Robert Horne
Robert
England
Ohio Hotel Law To Be Reviewed by Higher Court
The Ohio Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal on the hotel rate regulation law giving the state fire marshal supervision over hotels. Norval Hotel Company of Lima had been indicted for profiteering after being acquitted by lower courts which ruled the law unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
State Supreme Court
Norval Hotel Company of
Lima
Marshal Ag
Athens man reports kidney relief from Dean's Pills
Mr. J. W. Shelby of 68 East State Street describes severe back pain and kidney distress. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Conner's Drug Store with relief after using several boxes, noting his kidneys returned to normal and pains disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shelby
E. State Street
Athens
Mr. Shelby
Dean
Conner
Foster-Milburn Co
Mirs
Buffalo
N. Y
Arrest of West Union Street restaurant owner on liquor charges
J Okery Hall colored owner of a West Union street restaurant was arrested early Sunday for possession and unlawful transport of intoxicating liquor. He remains jailed unable to post 1500 bond set by Justice P W Helwig. Hall is scheduled for trial Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Okey Hall
West Union Street
Justice of the Peace
P. W. Helwig
Hall
Athens City Council enforces coal weighing ordinance
The January meeting focused on the city weighing ordinance and enforcement issues. Local coal dealers complain about heavy loads and missing weight certificates, while outsiders may understate loads. The council will enforce the rule allowing officers to demand weight certificates and fines for noncompliance. Dealers may offer large wagon scales to improve accuracy and enforce changes in weighing procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad Claims Quick Break
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple aid to quit tobacco use. It promises relief from cravings for cigarettes cigars pipes or chewing and offers a refund if no craving relief is provided.
County Plans Pause on Road Work with Emergency Exceptions
County commissioners halted all county road work for several weeks citing cold weather. Emergency repairs may proceed. Slip on the Athens Nelsonville road near Floodwood is controlled. Engineers from Columbus reviewed next year’s program. Jerseyville road projects awaited weather. Chamber reps meet officials in Columbus on funding and contract allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Athens
Nelsonville
State Highway Department
Graham
Columbus
Jerseyville
Chamber of Commerce
Athens County
Salvation Army to Open Branch in Athens
Capt. C A Ditmer of Marietta and Capt. H E Devol of the Salvation Army visited Athens seeking a hall for 50 to 100 people and a four or five room home for Devol to establish a local branch. They urged citizens to contact The Messenger with suitable accommodations and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Ditmer
Marietta
H. E. Devol
Salvation Army
Athens
Theead
Ditmer
Devol
Messenger
Athens Businessen
Invention Aims to Cut Draft on Home Heaters
A new cast iron plate designed to fasten to a residence heater reduces draft through the fire center. The device seeks to improve efficiency by moderating airflow and conserving fuel.
Pape's Diapepsin Delivers Quick Digestive Relief
Millions report relief from indigestion and sour stomach after taking Pape's Diapepsin. A single tablet neutralizes acidity and ends belching, gas, and discomfort quickly, with a small cost and strong perceived benefits.
Briand Presses German Disarmament for Reparations
Paris premier Aristide Briand told United Press France supports workable plans for a just peace and disarmament. He pressed Germany to make full war damages reparations and to be stripped of all armament to reduce France's risk, while guiding a democratic shift in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Degandt
United Press
Paris
France
Aristide Briand
Briand
Germany
Catarrhal Deafness Head Noise Cure Formula Advised
Readers are urged to share a home remedy for catarrh and head noises. A tonic treatment using Parmint Double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken four times daily, is claimed to relieve inflammation of the eustachian tubes and improve hearing.
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England
Hilde
Athens Gun Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the Athens Gun Club annual meeting held in the County Recorder's office on Monday evening, A. E. Whaley was elected president J. E. Cross as vice president F. X. Rauch as secretary treasurer Frank Me ay as secretary and H. Clark and M. M. Kerr were named to assist with arranging a registered tournament.
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Athens Gun Club
County Recorder’s Office
A. E. Whaley
J. E. Cross
F. X. Rauch
Eee
Frank Meay
H. @. Clark
M. M. Kerr
Real Thing Remedy Dismisses Stomach Ailments After Five Years
A consumer recounts relief from years of stomach trouble after using Mayr's Wonder medicine. The testimonial claims it reduces catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and promises a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. and other druggists advertise the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Wonder
McKee Drug Co
Grove's Laxative Bromine Quinine Cold Cure Ad
An infomercial style ad claims Grove's LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets cure a cold in one day. It features the signature line attributed to E. W. Grove and markets the product as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
E. W. Grove
Hypo-Cod Tonic Praised By Columbus Motorman
A Columbus motorman Mr. Geo. E. Floyd testifies Hypo-Cod eased nervous strain, improved appetite and sleep after using the tonic. He reports his doctor endorsed the treatment and recommends five bottles. Floyd says the first bottle did more good than a hundred dollars in medicines. The ad urges readers to buy at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Railway
Powers and Light Co
Geo. E. Floyd
Star Ave
Columbus
Major Johnson Named City Public Safety Director in Athens
Mayor Roush appoints Major Rafel Johnson director of public safety for Athens and he assumes duties of the office. Justice Helwig had been named but rejecting both the office and justice work, due to conflicts, will not serve. Johnson will oversee both police and fire departments aided by his military experience. The people of Athens express confidence in his leadership.
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Roush
Rafel Johnson
Athens
Justice Helwig
Carmen Church
Justice of the Peace
Johnson
Man Promotes Home Hair Darkening Remedy
Mr. J. A. McCrea of California nicknamed Daddy and Grandpa for his white hair shares a homemade hair darkening mix. He says mix half a pint of water with glycerine bay rum a small box of Barbo Compound and a quarter ounce of alycerine. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade. It leaves the hair soft glossy and does not color the scalp or rub off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McCrea
California
Daddy
Pie supper nets twenty one fifty for Ireland community
Local pie supper in Ireland raised 21.50 Saturday night. Death notice reached Mrs. Ida Cubbison for her sister Mrs. Eiisa Kellison of Marietta. Several residents shared news of visitors, illnesses, and family ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Brandeberry
Howard
Nelsonville
Mary Shotwell
W. B. Bingman
Wesley Frost
Hiram Root
Grain Producers Urged to Seek Expert Market Insight
Julius Barnes former head of the United States Grain Corporation told the House Agriculture Committee that restricting grain futures would do more harm than good. He urged creation of a national marketing commission to provide Congress with accurate market data and to improve conditions in cooperation with the trade. He said a myth exists that speculators with crop forecasts can manipulate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Julius Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
House Agriculture Committee
Barnes
National Marketing Commission
Resolution Seeks Wilson Reasons for Cuba Army Mission
A resolution was introduced in the House by Representative Emerson seeking the President's reasons and authority for sending certain U S army officers and soldiers to Cuba. The inquiry targets the justification presented to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Wilson
Congress
United States Army
Cuba
House
Emerson
Ohio
Betas Open 1921 Season With Fast Basketball Win
Ohio University intramural action opened with Beta Theta Pi beating Phi Kappa Tau 28 to 20 as Haines impressed with sharp footwork and Harley Littler led Phi Kappa Tau. Lambda Chi Alpha defeated Phi Delta Theta 19 to 10 with Barr starring and Cowden pregame. Two games slated each Monday at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BETA
Ohio University
Puo
Gynasium
Beta Theta Pi
Phi Kappa Tau
Betas
Haines
Phi Omy Harley
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Delta Theta
Barr
Whites Cowden
Phi Delta
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I Tine
Sharon
M. Covert
Ociez Ys
Preston
Kentucky City
Major Johnson
Ireland
Patterr Aept
Haymarket
Lash’s
Bardin Bros. Company
Athens, Ohio
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