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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1920

Page

2

75 Percent of Ills Originate in the Stomach

An health teacher extols a strong stomach as essential to health and links stomach disorders to liver kidneys blood and nerves. Dreco herbal medicine is advertised as a stomach remedy aiding nerves and digestion with testimonials from Mrs. Mary L. Simmons and Mrs. Julia Bader praising its benefits and a Dreco expert visiting The Cline Pharmacy.

Mary L. Simmons Cumberland Julia Bader Hartford St Dayton Mr. Stout Cline Pharmacy

Pape's Diapepsin Promise Quick Stomach Relief

Millions suffer indigestion and sour stomach but a few tablets of Pape's Diapepsin neutralize acidity fast. Relieves heartburn gas and discomfort immediately, allowing enjoyment of favorite foods again. Cost is small and relief feels lasting.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Seeks Funds For Boys Orphanage

Chauncey First Christian Church marks thirty nine years of the Christian Endeavor movement with an evening program to aid the Boys Orphanage at Damoh India. The program features songs prayers talks a missionary demonstration and a quartet. The event invites the public to attend and support the cause. Also Chauncey Schools note their second grade pupils are out this week.

Christian Endeavor Movement Christian Endeavor Society of Chauncey First Christian Church Damoh India Zion Guy E. Osborne Margaret Vance Brown Gladys Bradfield Lucy Dorr China Sarah Guthrie Tibert Jadane Lucy Law Phillipine Islands Wees Elsie Wilson Africa Helen Bradfield Hazel Lahugh M. Kilpatrick Charles Bradfield Gilbert Courtney Ruth Lahugh Our Fathers Chauncey Schools

Illness Forces Absence of Miss Hester Edwards

Due to the illness of teacher Miss Hester Edwards, duties are altered and substitute arrangements may be in place. The report notes a temporary disruption in classroom instruction and a plan for students during the absence.

Hester Edwards

Nurse Viola Shields Undergoes Successful Appendectomy

Miss Viola Shields a Chauncey nurse at Cherrington Hospital Logan was stricken with appendicitis last week and underwent a very successful operation at Logan hospital Her mother Mrs Homer Shields of this city was called to Logan by her illness.

Viola Shields Chauncey Cherrington Hospital Logan Logan Hospital Homer Shields

Congolese and Nelsonville Illnesses Dot Local Notes

Mr and Mrs Wishart Potter and daughter Margaret of Chauncey were called to Congo Ohio last week by the illness and death of Mr Potters mother. Funeral services were held at Congo and burial was in New Lexington. Mrs Potter had been ill for some time. She is survived by several children. Mrs Geo Wilson was called to Nelsonville Thursday by illness of her daughter Mrs Carl Shafer and her daughter Rowena who have the flu.

Wishart Potter Margaret of Chauncey Congo Ohio

Chauncey Postoffice Robbed Tuesday Night

The Chauncey postoffice was broken into Tuesday night by breaking a rear door. Robbers took letters and money orders ready for morning mail though no money or stamps were stolen. Postoffice inspectors were notified by postmistress Frankie Howard. Mrs. Nye and Mrs. Law returned to Chauncey after visiting Mount Vernon.

Chauncey Postoffice Chauncey L’ostoffice Frankie Howard G. A. Nye D. W. Law J. A. Long Mount Vernon

Cough Remedy Advised For Child Colds At Home

Parents urged to keep children home when sniffles or watery eyes appear to halt spread of cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promoted as safe for children, containing no opium, aiding loosening of cough and expectoration and helping the body to clear secretions.

Amesville Social Notes Record Local Visits and Illness

Mrs Blanch Huston and Miss Esta Gardner returned from a six week visit in West Virginia. G Linscott received cattle from Cincinnati. Herchel Huston returns from Dayton for a week before resuming studies. W R Wells and H H Henry attend Farm Bureau session in Columbus. Helen Goddard of Cleveland is home recovering from illness. Ina Nicewander of Sharpsburg visits. Mrs Ralph Beasley of Athens cares for a sick relative. Wilson family flu. Eliza Dean bedridden with neuralgia but improving. Clyde Gibson in Canada reports spring travel to Ohio.

Ina Nicewander Sharpsburg Tommy Jones Ralph Beasley Athens Fred Wilson Wilson Sadie Wilson Liza Dean E . Ery Clyde Gibson Canada Ohio Cohol Rushaylvia

Flu Outbreak Hits Local Family Card

The flu forced a man to return home Friday while Mrs. Steadman visited her daughter’s family as the illness spread. Most have recovered though several remain in dangerous condition with Gail Harris, Mos Blair, and Ezra McDaniel named among the worst cases.

Death notice for Alexander Stevenson 57 Athens State Hospital

Alexander Stevenson age 57 died Thursday at Athens State hospital from heart failure after a four year stay. The remains were shipped to Circleville this afternoon for burial by Newsom Walburn Company undertakers.

Alexander Stevenson Athens State Hospital Circleville Newsom- Walburn Company Undertakers

Mrs Matilda Bricker Dies at 82 After Paralysis

Beaumont death notice for Mrs Matilda Bricker 82 who died Thursday after nine weeks of paralysis. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at Chauncey M E Church. Survived by William Bricker The Plains Delle North Rose Dickerson Bertha Khafer Peter Bricker Myrtle Pidcock and Anna Wince.

Mrs Finsterwald Dies After Illness From Flu and Pneumonia

Mrs C A Finsterwald died suddenly last night after 12 o clock from flu and pneumonia at her home 95 South Semetern Street. She was 46 and resident of Athens for years born in Athens county. Survived by husband and one son Fred of Akron and her parents Mr and Mrs H M Crippen of 85 West Union Street. Fred will come from Akron this afternoon for funeral arrangements.

C. A. Finsterwald South Semetern Street Fred Finsterwald Akron Athens Athens County Fred H. M. Crippen West Union Street

Erzberger Health Improves After Shooting in Berlin

Berlin January 30 The condition of Finance Minister Mathias Erzberger was described as improved this afternoon. He remained very weak but his doctors said the wound was not critical. Erzberger was shot by student Otto Von Hirschfield earlier this week, who declares Erzberger “noxious to Germany” and is held in custody.

Berlin Mathias Erzberger Hey Erzberger Otto von Hirschfield von Hirschfield Germany

California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative

A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. It urges mothers to look for the word California on the package and to give the product without fear, highlighting a fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle.

California

Frankie Burns Knocks Out Astey in Third Round

Frankie Burns of Newark stopped Babe Astey in the third round of an eight round featherweight bout in Passaic. Burns, last seen losing to Johnny Kilbane, returned to the ring with a victory. Street letter boxes in Europe open only when a postman’s bag is secured beneath them to retrieve contents.

New York Frankie Burns Newark N. J Passaic Babe Astey Burns Johnny Kilbane Europe

Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Relief

A Cincinnati inventor created Freezone a tiny bottle solution to remove corns and calluses. Available at drug stores for a few cents, it claims to dissolve and loosen both hard and soft corns without skin irritation.

Cincinnati

Athens HI Prep Faces Portsmouth With Fresh Lineup

Athens high anticipates a reshaped lineup against Portsmouth as key players are sidelined by flu and training-rule suspensions. Coach Mackie may deploy Kircher Bolin Basom with Littler possibly limited by eye issues, while Parkersburg win shows the new squad can still rally. C A Hyre will referee the game.

Portsmouth Athens Littler Athens High Mackie Kircher Bolin Basom Parkersburg C. A. Hyre Capital University Hyre

I O O F Meeting Installs Officers and Local News

Mrs Eleanor Bowers Maxwell visits her Athens parents as the I O O F holds a hall meeting and installs officers for the year. Marl Mae Cooley breaks left arm on icy sidewalk after leaving school. Albany schools close for flu fear per Dr Stanley. Ernest Carol son of Mr and Mrs Harry Trainer dies at 20 months. Mr T W Coe heads to Punta Gorda Fla with daughters Mabel Alta remaining in home. Holley Goodwin and F E Coe to supervise business in his absence. Daughters return May first.

Eleanor Bowers Maxwell Athens Elza Bowers Marl Mae Cooley Ashe Albany E. I. Stanley Ernest Carol Harry Trainer Mt. Blanco Ohne T. W. Coe Punta Gorda Fla Mabel Alta Holley Goodwin F. E. Coe

Army pilots to land across Mexican border in need of fuel

Lieutenants Davis and Grimes of the US Army, forced to land about thirty miles inside Mexico, will return unassisted within a day or two. Fort Brown officials say gasoline and oil will be obtained from the Mexican side and no relief party is planned.

Brownsville Tex Davis Grimes Fort Brown

First flu victim dies in Amesville at age 70

C. P. died at noon after a week long illness with flu and asthma at his Amesville home. Survived by his wife and daughters Mrs Ed McLead Mrs Gib Boudinot Mrs Car Grandstaff of near Amesville and sons Frank Smith and W B Smith of Somerset.

Amesville C. P Ed McLead Gib Boudinot Car Grandstaff Clyde Saylor Frank Smith W. B. Smith Somerset

Welch May Be Given Another Chance in Ring

Freddy Welsh former worlds lightweight champion and army captain may be granted a return match for the title against Benny Leonard. Welsh weighs about 137 pounds and is said to be in good condition after two years in service.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Freddy Welsh Bahama Islands Benny Leonard Billy Gibson Gibson Johnny Dundee Welsh E Army Leonard

Gary Reports Steel Day Labor Rates Set, Awaiting Adjustment

Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, announced that day labor rates at the corporation's manufacturing plants have become effective and that additional rate adjustments will follow. The statement highlights ongoing wage policy changes within the steel industry.

New York Elbert H. Gary United — B8teel Corporation

Majestic Theatre Will Shift Premium Films to Opera House

The Majestic will continue its policy with regular admission films at the Majestic and move higher priced pictures to Stuart's Opera House on the same dates. Before Monday two Simplex projectors and a Gardenier Velvet Fibre Screen will be installed at the Opera House. Opening feature will be Anita Stewart in In Old Kentucky with the Famous Blue Grass Jazz Band performing in person.

Stuart Opera House Majestic Theatre Majestic Anita Stewart Kentucky Stuart’s Opera House

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