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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
8
An old style advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup using 2% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives. The copy claims fast, lasting relief within 24 hours for throat ticks, hoarseness, bronchitis, and related chest ailments, urging readers to buy genuine Pinex and promising money back if not satisfied.
An old ad warns that headaches and joint pains may stem from stomach or bowel trouble and promises relief from Dr Parke n's Treatment for Indigestion and Absences with a money back guarantee. The ad lists Athens Ohio as the origin and mentions local distributors Cline's Pharmacy.
An old ad extols a safe grease free odorless hair tint named Brownstone that claims to restore gray or faded hair to its original color. It advertises two shades, two sizes, a free trial coupon, and endorsements by many women and pharmacists.
A dictionary project started in 1878 is planned to be completed around 2020 or later. The note marks the long gap and expected finish timeline without firm date.
Gallipolis electric car service was cut off Monday due to a dispute between the car line people and the electric light plant that furnished power. The Daily Tribune suggests municipal ownership as a possible fix to the power issue.
Mrs Ellen Daniels left Tuesday for St Paris to visit a daughter then will travel to her Rosedale Indiana home. Squire J H Ewing returns from a visit with son in law Ralph Bigley in Charleston West Virginia. Mrs Ray Thompson left Tuesday for a short visit with her mother Mrs Nell Coughenour at Cheshire. Mrs Willard Roush and her daughter Anna were Gallipolis visitors on day. Richard Thomas returned Monday evening from Columbus after several days’ visit. Hon Louis Horwitz left today for Columbus to attend a Democratic state executive committee meeting. Albert Curtis appointed administrator of Myrtle Curtis estate. Max Wildermuth of Dayton is here on business.
Nyman Zwiefel purchased the Main street building with the lower floor leased to Majestic for about eighteen months and the upper floor used as storage by Wm Hetzel furniture. The sale will not affect the Majestic show until the lease expires.
Court-ordered continuation of operation for an indefinite period granted to the local street car line. Receiver Hartwell reports in Columbus that the line will run subject to court orders and further rulings.
Word from Halzier hospital in Gallipolis says Mrs. Edgar Morris who underwent a serious operation last week is convalescing nicely.
Reports from Cincinnati state Warren Hines, recently operated on for high blood pressure, is in serious condition. The illness followed surgery that revealed stomach cancer.
The Miller Clifton Company incorporated sues Carrie E Mace and M B Mace for a balance of 260.21 claimed due on an original 3898.61 contract for building a residence. O H Stewart represents the plaintiff.
William B Peeples administrator of Sarah E Peeples estate and others sue the Peacock Coal Company for $56000 damages alleging the company wrongfully broke into property between 1907 and 1920 and mined and carried away all coal underlying the described premises.
A string of travel and visit notes shows Mrs J A Kautz leaving Bend for North Vernon Indiana with stopovers in Dayton and Columbus en route. Several locals including George Hetzel C E Smith Ruth Hubbell Phill Wolf and D Curtis Reed are on business or visiting trips to Columbus Rockwood Tenn Cleveland and other cities. Local events include Charleston basketball at the Middleport Y M C A and a K P gathering in Portsmouth.
Mr Ambrose C Wade and Miss Buna Casto wed quietly at the bride's home in Pomeroy with Rev John C Ford officiating. The groom works at a Charleston tailoring firm and the couple plan to reside there after a wedding dinner. Also slated Saturday is a basketball game in Pomeroy Armory between the Barracas of Charleston and the Pomeroy Independents.
Mrs. Julia Watts visits Gallipolis as Miss Hannah Owens hosts a Monday evening gathering on Hudson street. Visits span Coveington Kentucky to Rutland with Middleport residents attending banquets and pie suppers. Airdome demolition begins as local residents share news of illness travel and birthdays.
Reliable authority says the Liberty Line freight and passenger packets will resume out of Pittsburgh next Tuesday. The General Wood will depart first for Charleston West Virginia, followed by the General Crowder the next week, weather permitting with little ice on the Ohio.
A 50 foot steel smoke stack was installed at the boat yard on Wednesday replacing the one lost in a previous fire that destroyed the shed and tool house. Owners have sew
Webb Miller reports on the Irish Republic government strikingly limited by British crackdowns. Sinn Fein ministers including Collins and Harton elude arrest, while recent raids fail and Griffith moves freely amid Dublin streets and proclamations urging Irish bond purchases.
The report notes repeated statements to erect a new tool house and sheds but sets no fixed start date or deadline for the work.
Carpenters will start Monday removing the second floor bowling alleys of the Sauvage building on Main Street and remodel the entire floor for residence use. The high quality lumber from the alleys can be saved, and Mr. Sauvage will decide later whether to split the second floor into one or two apartments.
Ada West the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Ethel West is convalescing well after a recent adenoid removal operation.
The Mason county bank organized at New Haven opened for business on Tuesday. Officers include Dr. J. T. Ferrell as president H. T. Fry as vice president Harry L. Dyer as cashier and H. Eber Roush as assistant cashier.
The three year old Myrtle Mae Will daughter of Mr and Mrs C V Will of Flatwoods died at home late Wednesday night Funeral services by Rev Wilson are set for Friday at two o clock with interment in Herman cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Conde purchased the Langlotz residence and will take possession around April 1. Mr and Mrs Langlotz plan to build another residence for their occupancy in the spring.
The ladies aid of the Presbyterian church will meet this Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Dayton Ashworth with Mrs. Harry Simpson as assistant hostess.
Aldine daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Coe injured Saturday falling from a sled. E F Martin went to Columbus Monday. Mrs Eli Rife ill. granddaughter Mrs F B Rife staying. Dailey family at Columbus for death of Mrs Clarence Dailey. Howard Cline a Columbus visitor Monday. Delbert Perry Albany visitor from Carpenter. O D Dailey at Columbus for funeral of Mrs Charles Dailey. Shirley Howery hosted by Whitlatchs. Mrs Amanda Wells says she is in Ft Pierce Florida. Wells with Mrs Cooper of Athens left for the south. Walter Wood of Athens visited here. A C Knowlton of State Hospital spent Tuesday here. Sarah Minear of Albany High School called home due to illness in family. Columbia government to analyze Magdalena river mouth for sea going vessels.
The freight er Bidney O Neff, ice bound off Chicago harbor for nearly a week, made port here today under her own steam and docked at the municipal pier. The Neff drifted north in a huge floe Monday. The steel steamer Alabama opened the way for her.
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