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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
5
An advertisement touts a home made cough remedy using Pinex 21¼ ounces mixed with sugar syrup or molasses honey or sugar syrup. It claims quick relief from severe coughs throat tickle and chest colds and warns against imitations. Pinex Co Ft Waysa is named.
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a cure for rheumatism, claiming it purifies blood and kidneys and relieves painful joints. It urges readers to buy at druggists for 60 cents to 1 dollar per bottle through McKee Drug Co and leading druggists nationwide.
Local social notes report several trips to Florida for six week stays and visits to Columbus hospitals for tonsil surgery. Numerous gatherings include Higley Study Circle, Pi Beta Phi alumnae meeting, Alpha Xi Delta dance at the Masonic Temple, and a three day Ohio Lumber Dealers meeting in Dayton.
Mrs. C. N. Mackinnon along with Mrs. John Forsythe and Mrs. Margaret Tilley entertained the active chapter pledges and guests at 99 South Court Street. The afternoon featured varied games and puzzles, music by Lucille Patterson on piano and Margaret Yewney on violin, followed by a luncheon served by the hostesses.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Anna Gregory of Cumberland Maryland and Mr. Joseph Hughes a retired broker from North Wales. The ceremony took place Thursday January 15 at the home of the bride's sister in Cumberland. Mrs Hughes long resided in Athens and has many friends there.
The Sigma Pi Auxiliary re organized at the chapter house on Saturday January 10 1920. Elected officers include President Mrs Harley E Moser first vice president Mrs L A Gutman second vice president Mrs Edwin S Finsterwald recording secretary Miss Irenes P Watkins treasurer Mrs Mary T Morgan and corresponding secretary Mrs Ray Richey. The group comprises wives and sisters of the members.
An Athens man, W. W. Baird of 132 W Union St, testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after years of back pain and nighttime trips. He reports continued good health nearly three years later and endorses the product from Lash’s Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY supplies.
Members of the local Sigma Pi chapter meet at the chapter house on South Congress Street on the last Saturday of each month.
Swiss Bell Ringers perform at the Christian church this Tuesday January 27 drawing local congregants and visitors for a charity concert.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Bert McKibben of New Marshfield was buried in the New Marshfield cemetery after birth Monday evening. Jacob White 70 years old, longtime resident and former liveryman, died at his home from heart trouble. Funeral services for White will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at his residence conducted by Rev. F. C. Ransdall. Interment follows in New Marshfield cemetery. he is survived by wife Amelia Elliott and Dr. S. E. Pedigo of Athens is a nephew.
Athens Hi enters a crucial stretch with five wins and one loss as it hosts John Hancock at the University gym Wednesday and Huntington on Friday at the armory. Captain Collins left the last game with an ankle issue while the team tightens after a college gym ban and a tough upcoming slate. A big Wednesday rally is planned at 2 30 p.m. The February 26 matchup with Toledo Scott Hi looms as a potential highlight.
The city service department notes only a few breaks during cold weather. Today a break occurred in the service line of Herb Townsend on Second Street and repairs were made without shutting off nearby water. Two years ago there was significant trouble during bitter cold, testified by city officials and plumbers.
A pie social will be held at the Luhrig Armenian church on Saturday January 24 at 7 o'clock. Proceeds go to church repairs and all are invited to attend and bring a pie.
Cattle receipts light and market steady with Prime and Choice grades ranging up to 15 dollars, veal calves around 21 to 22, common cattle 10 to 11, and prime stockiers showing strength. Sheep and lambs light demand with primes around 13 and good to fair grades 9 to 14, hogs steady with primes about 15.25 to 15.30 and heavies near 15.85 to 15.95.
On January twentieth the United States public health service launched a flu drive. About 4,800 physicians are named reserve officers under Surgeon General Rupert Blue to respond to danger points if needed. State capitals receive agents to monitor signs of outbreaks while 100 physicians per state trained last flu season are also ready for rapid mobilization.
Elyria authorities fail to submit bank bids as required by law before city funds can be deposited, says report released by State Examiner F. F. Green.
Mr. W. J. Shuler, formerly a window trimmer and advertising writer with the D. Zenner Co. for two years, will join the Spring Holzworth Co. department store in Alliance as advertising manager. He plans to leave for his new position early in February.
Columbus Ohio January 20 Honest John Kramer federal prohibition commissioner and former House member is slated to speak before the House of Representatives later today.
The Canaan Coal Co. sues Sam Mc Laughlin for 541.80 with the defendant on a cross petition asking 1500. Booklets for citizenship papers are available through the clerk of courts office, Ena Nelson reports. Mrs. Mary McQueen sues for divorce and alimony from John H. McQueen, citing cruelty. they married in 1911 and have no children. She seeks to resume her maiden name Mary Williams.
Instal lation of Joe Thomas lodge No 739 I O O F was held Saturday. Officers installed included N G Fred Woodhouse V G Roy Kasler Recording Secretary Jesse McHenry Financial Secretary W M Hill Treasurer Harry Householder. Noble Grand appointments listed with R S L G S etc. Fraternal orders formed with various officers named.
The Robinson bill, signed by Governor Cox, requires public utilities to prove rate increases before they take effect. Athens resident James Ginnan spearheaded the passage, battling lobbyists to ensure the utilities commission validates new rates.
A letter from a user in Ohio promotes Nerv Worth as a remedy for rheumatism throat trouble and paralysis. The testimonial says after a second bottle symptoms improved including speech and paralysis relief. The note lists multiple local pharmacies offering the tonic with a money back guarantee if it fails.
A former drinker laments newspapers dwelling on liquor. French government booklets for veterans circulate as condensed history. Service Director Williams notes icy sidewalks threaten falls. A jailed man in a county facility claims he was never married in an adultery and bigamy case.
Court records show two distinct entries about a person’s marital status with fragmented wording. The text references marriage details and possible misprints, indicating unclear documentation in the docket.
River gauges show Point Bridge at 4.3 feet stationary and Herrs Island at 4.9 feet and falling. Davis Island 7.2 feet Beaver Dam 7.4 feet and falling. Parkersburg 5.8 feet and falling. Point Pleasant 7.0 feet and falling. A stray sentence about people blaming others for trouble ends the fragment.
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