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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1920

Page

3

Womans wartime tale touts Earle's Hypo-Cod tonic

Mrs. Ella O'Boyle of Columbus Ohio credits Earle's Hypo-Cod with restoring her son William to health after war service. She urges other parents to seek the tonic, noting quick revival and strong appetite. The ad cites local drugstores McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists, price $1.25 plus war tax.

Harle William Ella O’boyle Earle O’boyle E. Russell Ave Columbus Ohio McKee Drug Co

Mary Howe Hosts Six Oclock Dinner in Nelsonville

Miss Minnie Merz A J Walker of Detroit and Earl Snook of Sugar e attend the dinner. S Steenrod spent the first of the week in Columbus on business. Mrs M T Brandeberry and daughter Forrest return from a Columbus visit. Miles Brandeberry and Mrs W J Sanders keep in touch with news of W H Ruble in Pasadena visiting W A Griffith.

Mary Howe Minnie Merz A. J. Walker Detroit Earl Snook Sugare Steenrod Columbus M. T. Brandeberry Miss Forrest Miles W.J. Sanders W. H. Ruble Pasadena Calif W. A. Griffith

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Bert Young In Town

Mrs Gene Mulligan and Mrs B S Sanders hosted a Wednesday birthday surprise at Mrs Young s West Franklin street home. Twenty two guests attended while an elegant lunch was served and a gift presented to Mrs Young. Mr and Mrs D W Gibson left for Akron for a new post. Mrs Clarence Sanders and son Charles of Millfield visited Mrs Walter Sanders Tuesday.

Gene Mulligan B. S. Sanders Bert Young Mrs. Young West Franklin Street Young D. W. Gibson Akron Gibson Clarence Sanders Charles Millfield Walter Sanders

Dinner party honors Mrs. Charles Preston on Col. 8 street

Mrs. Charles Preston hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday at her Col. 8 street home. Guests included Mrs. Charles Bartells of Wendell West Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Gibson Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Bellard Carpenter Mrs. Elizabeth Preston and Miss Lucile Wells and Miss Abbie Benson.

Charles Preston Col. 8 Street Charles Bartells Wendell W. Va Darrel Gibson C. EB. Bennett William Morgan Ae Bellard Carpenter Elizabeth Preston Lucile Wells Abbie Benson

No School In Nelsonville Due To Icy Conditions

Icy streets force Nelsonville schools to cancel classes today and keep students out through next Monday. Local residents Jay Walker returns to Detroit with his parents after a visit. Mrs F Gell leaves Wooster for city packing. Longley of Fairmont and Charles Sissin Jr of Akron visit relatives. Dr C W Cable conducts business in Columbus. Mrs Mary Mourne of Athens hosts her daughter Mrs Agnes.

Nelsonville Jay Walker Detroit F Gell Wooster Am. Longley Fairmont W. Va Charles Sissin Jr Akron C. W. Cable Columbus Mary Mourne Athens Agnes

Church Services Continue At New Auditorium

Evangelistic services draw strong interest with plans for a large crowd tonight and Sunday night services in the new auditorium to accommodate attendees comfortably.

The Creed That Needs No Revision Discussion

A gospel discussion open to all, inviting listeners to hear the message in song and preaching from The Book. The event emphasizes a creed free from change and welcomes community participation.

Rev Arpee III Ills At Home Misses Sunday Talk

Reverend Arpee III is ill at his mother’s home in Athens and will not fulfill his scheduled city appointment this Sunday. Pneumonia was feared but the physician reports his condition favorable though he will remain at home for some time.

Arpee III Arpee Athens Altho

York Hero Receives French Croix de Guerre Medal

In Nelsonville Ohio on January 23 a crowd gathered in the high school auditorium to honor Private John J. Passen of Floodwood with the Croix de Guerre and Silver Star from France. Passen, a Marine dispatch bearer, earned glory at Belleau Wood in June 1918 under heavy fire for carrying vital messages along the front. The medal arrived in Nelsonville from two Cincinnati Marines. The ceremony was hosted by local civic groups and the American Legion under Capt. C. E. Welch as chairman.

Nelsonville York Township John J. Passen Floodwood Passen United States Marine Belleau Wood Cincinnati Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Chamber of Commerce C. E. Welch

Nelsonville Classifieds Prompt Weekend Events

Dance events at K of P Hall January 23 featuring Showalter's Jazz Orchestra and Owls Hall January 24 with dancing and good music. Wanted farm hand for John Pratt Nelsonville Ohio. ad date January 22. Swiss Bell Ringers to perform at Christian Church Auditorium January 28 with admission 25 and 60 cents.

P. Hall Showalter’s Jazz Orchestra Owls’ Hall John Pratt Nelsonville Christian Church

Legion Honors Private Passen With Croix de Guerre

About fifty Glenford Dugan Post members gathered in uniform to honor Private Passen, receiving the Croix de Guerre from Major Sam Johnson of Athens. Johnson praised extraordinary wartime heroism and Pershing’s approval, while Dr. Arthur M. Mann lauded homefront efforts and urged swords into plowshares as Lucile Kaelin and Mrs. Frank Rauch provided solos.

Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Sam Johnson Athens Johnson Pershing Arthur M. Mann Mann Dr. Mann Lucile Kaelin Nelsonville Frank Rauch Floodwood

Glouster Event Promises Big Night At Opera House

A boxing match headlined by Scrappy Moore meets Bob Loomis of Athens Monday night at the Glouster Opera House. Matsuda and Hammon attend, a five man battle royal includes rivals from Nelsonville Buchtel Rendville and Glouster, tickets 50 cents and 1 dollar, sales at Mike Shaneen alleys. Sunday's services are moved due to icy streets with new sermons planned. Ice creepers sold out across local stores.

J. l. Large Moore Bob Loomis Athens Glouster Opera House Mr. Loomis E. F. Skinner Matsuda Matty Young Hammoun Turk Mike Shaneen Nelsonville Buchtel Rendville Glousang

Danford to Move Family as Office Open After Remodel

Dr. W. G. Danford plans to relocate his family from Athens to this city once he secures a residence. He will stay with his mother Mrs. Lydia Danford in Trimble until housing is found. His rooms above Clark's Shoe Store are being remodeled to provide new office quarters.

Athens W. G. Danford Trimble Lydia Danford Danford Clark

Colored Citizens Call for News Items to Share

The notice asks colored citizens and all citizens to send news of any nature to M. B. Tucker by phone or written message. It promises proper attention and urges cooperation to obtain information not available otherwise. It notes appreciation from friends in other parts of the county and state. Call M. B. Tucker at Y58. Cit.

M. B. Tucker

Huntington Hi Tops Williamstown In 29 20 Victory

Huntington High traveled to Williamstown and defeated the high school 29 to 20 behind captain Stuart a football standout. Fry the center led in field goals as the town noted two obtrusive injuries to Supt Morgan who slipped on a terrace and required stitches. Residents also reported two bronze grackles seen near the campus.

Athens Huntington Hi Williamstown W. Va Stuart Huntington Fry

Spring Migration Delay for Flocks Reported

Observers note that the flock failed to migrate with others the season, as their northward move is expected to begin around February 4th or 5th. Nearby observers monitor lingering birds and shifting weather patterns.

Peace Treaty Stalled by Mild Reservationists Hope

Washington January 23 Bi partisan treaty conferees delay open senate action on the peace treaty while claiming progress on Article 10. Senator Lodge cannot define great progress and proposals from both parties remain under study. Frelinghuysen threatens to bolt if Lodge concedes on the reservations.

United Press Washington Lodge Senate Frelinghuysen New Jersey

Senate Will Not Compromise on Article 10 in Ratification

Lawmakers debate ratification terms as a majority votes to adopt Article 10 with safeguards. The senator warns that without strong reservations to protect sovereignty, he will oppose the treaty in full.

Senate

Kentucky Derby Prize Raised to Fifty Thousand Dollars

Louisville January 22 The 1920 Kentucky derby will be a 50000 dollar event The Kentucky Jockey Club announced that 30000 dollars will be added to the stake and subscriptions declarations and starting fees will bring the net value to a large figure The added value is expected to draw many more nominations this year and the race is forecast as America's premier turf event Dates for Kentucky racing are not yet set but the derby is expected to run in early May.

Louisville Kentucky Jockey Club Today

Ohio Utility Board Grants Permanent Rate Change in Canton

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission today authorized the Burleson company to permanently adjust rates in Canton. This decision follows a review of service and pricing, affecting local customers.

Columbus Its Public Utilities Commission Ohio State Burleson Canton

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France York John Passen Glouster News F. M. Evans Theresa Postum Cereal Co Battle Creek Mich G. F. Morgan Mr. Morgan By L Martin E. B. Acomb West Columbus H. L. Hook H. V. Cereal Beverage CO Lisachie J Uy Bell Nelsonville Tire & Repair Co Jiggs Costoe THE F. L. & S. D. Preston CO Preston’s
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