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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
7
New York’s Heydler of the National League announced a resumed session of the joint annual committee of the Major Leagues to be held in New York on February 3. The meeting is expected to address league matters and scheduling.
Promoter Tex Rickard refuses to confirm or deny reports that heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will defend his title against Gene Tuney at Boyle's Acres on July 3. The chatter lacks solid backing from Rickard.
Benjamin Allen and his son in law George Nicholson, Chauncey residents and former marshal, faced major surgeries in Columbus and White Cross hospitals. Allen, at Grant Hospital for bladder trouble, was described as critical with little hope of recovery. Nicholson underwent major abdominal surgery after being struck by a heavy iron bar in the Chauncey mine area. his condition was listed as fair with good recovery chances.
Mrs Ladeema J LaRue of Lima Ohio testifies that her health improved after using Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets, noting her strength returned quickly. She also credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with restoring her husband to health. Remedies are sold at drug stores with a trial offer from the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore color to gray hair. It claims the product darkens evenly, adds luster, and makes the user appear younger, with home preparation or store purchase offered for 74 cents.
An advertisement touts Cascarets candy like laxative tablets to relieve headaches dizziness and bilious constipation. It claims Cascarets gently stimulate the liver and bowels without gripe and includes directions for all ages on every box.
Chauncey Philippine lodge No. 709 Knights of Pythias elected officers at its regular meeting. Installation and banquet are planned for next Monday evening with J R Wade and Edward Minister Sr. as installing officers.
Marshal Burke Witham of Chauncey arrested Delbert Frazee and John Hanning on intoxication charges. Both pleaded guilty before Mayor Charles W. Walker, each fined five dollars plus costs.
Thomas Hoffman and son Clif ford of Athens visited Mrs. L. P. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald spent Sunday at Hocking with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. McDonald. Fredericka Nida was Sunday guest of Carrie Bryan. Mrs. Friend Love of Athens joined her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Terrel. Mahlon Bradshaw hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and sons Leo and Francis. Ambrose Terrel of The Plains vacationed in New Straitsville. Mahlon Bradshaw of The Plains officiated at the Greendale church.
James Anderson of Millfield visited Monday at his brother Edward Anderson’s home in The Plains. Mr and Mrs Fred Bumgardner of Oak Grove spent Sunday at Hocking as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles McDonald.
W PD Hines of Chauncey reports his brother Joe Hines of Burr Oak who fell from a building two weeks ago and has since been in a serious condition is greatly improved and able to sit up. He fell about sixteen feet from a store building where he was working and landed on his head and shoulders.
Chauncey residents will attend the Pleasant View temple Pythian Sisters monthly birthday party after the regular temple meeting next Tuesday evening.
The degree staff are requested to attend practice next Tuesday evening for initiation preparations. The initiation will take place the following Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Mary Tolliver, who has been visiting relatives in Chauncey and Millfield, returns to her Ashland home. Mrs. Floyd Harvey of Chauncey spent the past weekend in Buchtel staying with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hopstetter.
A quiet week for women at Ohio University starts Tuesday January 26 and runs through February 6 after exams. Initiated by the Women's League three years ago, it aims to reduce nervous strain by suspending all non academic activities and meetings across women's organizations. Men show limited cooperation but some favor extending the aims to all groups.
Mrs Laura Christy aged 48 was ruled insane by Columbiana county probate court and sent to Lima state hospital for criminal insane. The accused is charged with the murder of her eighth husband, Rev William Christy 56 Brigadier General of the United Christian Missionary association.
Expectant mothers should use a non irritating safe penetrating lubricant to ease skin muscles and ligaments during pregnancy. Mother's Friend claims to relax drawing pains and has been used by generations. Promote regular use and request the free booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.
In Washington on January 21 11 month old Paulina Longworth resembles her grandfather the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt according to attentive Washington observers. The infant’s cherubic smile delights the Longworth circle though she has not yet cut many teeth, a feature some say foreshadows a future political path with possible orthodontic advice if needed.
In Toledo on January 20, W. C. Wiesehahn, 52, shot his wife Carrie, 64, through the right side after mistaking her for a burglar as she moved about a darkened room. She died later. Police interviewed Wiesehahn.
FE J Meinhardt of Chicago will demonstrate the Vacuum Rupture Shield at the Martens Hotel Lancaster Ohio on Monday January 25 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The device claims to seal ruptures and contract openings in about thirty days with no understraps and can be worn while bathing. Demonstrations are free but fittings must be in person and only gentlemen are invited. address correspondence to E J Meinhardt Co Whitehall Michigan.
A man testified he kept a gun under his pillow and fired without checking if his wife was in bed after awakening to a noise and seeing a form in the room. He stated the shot was fired immediately to protect himself.
Dayton police search for the driver of a death car that struck and killed Joseph Rihm age 9 as he crossed the street. The accident occurred in the presence of his brothers Robert 14 and Clarence 7, who were with him on an errand for their father.
Washington Jan 21 Public endorsement of Park petting by Labor Department statistics chief Ethelbert Stewart sparked tensions with policewomen led by Lt Mina Van Winkle who opposes the display Stewart called park laws puritanically asinine and said policewomen would be spared trouble if they did not imagine more than they see.
A nurse will speak on the activities of her organization in Athens county. The program’s remainder will be led by the parents, with general interest topics to be discussed. All who are interested in schools are invited.
Principal Harshman of Athens High School holds fifty tickets for the Athens Nelsonville high school contest at Nelsonville Friday evening. He will distribute the tickets to fans who call 464 high school building, hoping many will attend if admission is secured.
Savannah report says light heavyweight prospect Young Stribling has married, altering his educational plans. His bride, confident in his career, vows to attend all his bouts and he may face Georges Carpentier next.
A single granite slab weighing heavy was quarried recently. The stone measures about 100000 feet in length and represents a substantial block for construction or sculpture projects.
The Mechanicsburg Parent Teacher Association will meet at the school at 7 30 o clock Friday evening January 22. Miss Alice Haviland county community figure will preside.
Mrs. Lela Cook reports years of gas and nervousness eased by Adlerika. The ad promotes one spoonful as a real cleansing for the bowels, stopping bloating and releasing matter unseen. Available at Gibson Pharmacy in Murray Poling's Drug Store Nelsonville Fountain Pharmacy.
An advertisement collects reader questions on biliousness, kidney trouble, rheumatism, constipation, anemia, and dandruff. It prescribes Mentho Laxene salve and essence, Palmwort tablets, Cardial Tablets, Luthol Tablets, Casca Royal Pills, Cadomene tablets, Chex medicated soap, and Chex shampoo as quick relief or long term tonics.
Seemingly advertised testimonials from Mrs Campbell of Worcester Lowell resident Sullivan and Mrs Hughes describe Laxene and Cadomene as curing coughs upset stomach and pimples. The letters praise rapid symptom relief after using the products multiple times.
An abbreviated Worcester spoof shows M Clark describing Chex as a preferred product for school and college girls. The writer urges avoiding irritating cars and heavy stifling scent while praising Chex’s delicate fan charm.
Dr. Lewis Baker recommends Royal Pills for relief and health needs. Blackburn Products Co in Dayton Ohio offers the Health and Beauty item by mail for 10 cents. Contains testimonials about Balmwort as a remedy and prompts readers to order.
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