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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1923
Page
2
Mrs J B Hurst of 608 E Douglas Bloomington Illinois recounts self cured rheumatism and offers to mail free information without selling anything. Send name and address to receive details.
The allies present the draft of a Near East peace treaty to the Turks next Wednesday. It must be signed or rejected at once. The Near East peace conference is expected to end two days later.
A advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as the quickest relief for a sore back. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers penetrates to warm the sore spot within minutes and banishes pain, urging readers to demand the genuine product with Rowles on the package.
Mrs. Fred Medley returned home Saturday and remains ill as friends hope for recovery. Visitors include Mrs. Lora Ford and her Ravenswood baby, Mrs. James Hershman, Mrs. Sk. A. Dutton, and Mrs. Hazel Keever aiding Mrs. Medley. Julian Adams returned from Akron. Howard Lukins visited from Chesten West Virginia with aunt Mrs. Charles Hayden. Mrs. Jennie Taylor from Parkersburg also visiting.
An advertisement promotes Tysmol as fast relief for neuritis pain. It claims topical absorption targets nerves, emphasizes no dangerous drugs, and offers a $1 price at McKee Drug Co and other druggists. Distributed by Tysmol Company, 400 Sutter St, San Francisco.
Miss Roberta Sapp has returned home in Pratts Fork for an indefinite period after working in Athens. Mrs Asa Davis in poor health all summer is gradually weakening. Miss Flossie Williams visited relatives in Athens and Floodwood. Elmer Goldsberry and son Wilfred spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs D Goldsberry. Protracted meeting at Zion church postponed due to the preacher's ill family.
Cape Town January 26 Premier Jan Smuts told the Union parliament that Europe is in peril as leaders quarrel over Ruhr occupation and reparations. He said statesmen have lost proportion and risk the world’s future by pursuing security dreams, warning against bolshevism and domestic strife.
The notice notes Mrs. Wilbur Williams suffers bronchial pneumonia and Mr. Williams is ill. It also mentions Mrs. Alex Sapp as a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sapp and family. Alex Sapp visited his brother Elza Sapp in Athens over the weekend.
The department of public speaking at Ohio University will offer a new two year course in the one act play next semester. Prof William E Cooper says the program aims to improve technique in the one act play its place in modern literature provide performance experience and foster appreciation of drama as everyday expression. The course targets students pursuing teaching and requires concentration and practice.
Beware of drugs and rely on Bulgarian Herb Tea to relieve colds. It claims to act on the bowels, flush poisons, and strengthen resistance. The ad asserts many physicians prescribe it and druggists recommend it.
Cheyenne Wyoming January 25 Miss Wyoming the famous Western nickname has married Joseph Kremke a prominent railroad official from Laramie Wyoming The bride and groom symbolically unite Western identity with a personal union The piece notes her rise from a state poster figure to national celebrity and hints at future prospects.
Before her statewide debut, Miss Wyoming was Hen Bonham a Cheyenne girl known to friends as Hen. Her rise frames a profile of a local beauty who became a human trademark for the state.
Advertises Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless fat reducer. Claims thousands of overfat people became slim with doctors’ advice and urges readers to buy for one dollar at druggists or mail order from Marmola Co. in Detroit Michigan. Says results are steady without exercise or dieting and with no unpleasant effects.
Glouster Henry W. Gee formerly of this city has opened a furniture store in Somerset leasing a business room in a prime location. Gee is a former Glouster resident who once ran a business here. The Glouster Sportsmen Club annual meeting to elect officers and handle other business is set for Friday at 7 pm in the mayor’s office. The club numbers several hundred members and is expected to draw a large crowd. Also listed: Mr and Mrs Dewey Stotts of Quaker City visiting local relatives, Mr and Mrs David Miller of Magnetic Springs guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Taylor at Trimble, preaching at Hunterdon schoolhouse Friday at 6 30 pm, Miss Freda Cobb to return from Grant Hospital Columbus after appendicitis operation, and O C Pickering accompanying the patient home.
Joseph Richards Sr. transacted business in Zanesville today. D. J. King left for Columbus on business with possible trip to Chicago before returning to Glouster. Mayor Gormley is spending the day in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Labora announce the birth of a daughter born Wednesday.
Miss Caroline Carter, 78, died at her home in Homer township at 1 30 this morning. She was widow of James G. Carter who died January 7 1917. Survived by children Mrs T T Davis Mrs K J Wolfe Maplewood J W Carter Mountville Mrs Wena Shepard Cambridge Mrs L H Chappelear Ravenna and Garfield Carter of the home. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Mrs. D. PD Leadbetter dies at home before 5 am at 89. Survived by second husband and children Oliver Hughson Portland Oregon Burke Hughson Berkeley CA Lyda Wolf Logan Agnes Wolf W. W. Leadbetter local Miss Fillen Hughson Chicago Charlotte Gurley Richmond IN. Funeral plans pending word from distant children. Mrs James Kelley dies at Hollister at 3 am pneumonia. survived by husband and son Ed Kelley. Funeral Sunday 2 pm Hollister, burial in Hollister cemetery.
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Elizabeth C Cook who died one year ago today January 8 1922 When the evening shades are falling and we are sitting all alone In our hearts there comes along me If mother only could come home No one knows how much we miss you You were so good so kind and true Tears in silence often flow Though you died one year ago Her Children
The Melkee Drug Co offers Hyomei with a full refund if it does not relieve catarrh. They extend a cordial invitation for anyone suffering to call and see Hyomei.
Chaos erupted in Koblenz as the American army left, with looting and clashes until a small force of American military police and a clean-up squad restored order.
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