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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
2
The letter examines a proposed three mill local levy and one mill for tuition to fund Albany schools. It estimates salaries, attendance revenue, and state aid, showing a net surplus of 2 633.06 over costs and outlining how the 500000 reserve could support the fund shortfall.
Henry Rodeman of Walbridge Ohio endorses Tanlac after his wife’s three year illness with poor appetite indigestion and faint spells. He reports rapid improvement and weight gain following the treatment. Tanlac is sold in Athens Coolville Amesville and Buchtel by local firms.
Bryan Downey of Columbus knocked out Walter Caldwell of the Pacific coast in the third round of a scheduled fifteen round bout here last night. Frankie Callahan and Johnny Rini fought ten rounds to a draw, with local papers giving Callahan a slight edge.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a cheap cosmetic that stops dandruff and baldness. It claims after use hair looks renewed with life vigor brightness color and thickness and promises no more fallen hair or dandruff.
The Globe Theatre, Chauncey, the town's only moving picture house, burned last night around 8:30. The blaze started when the project reel ignited during the second show. Owner T. R. Hamilton said a fire was detected and patrons exited safely. the timber between roof and ceiling fed the flames, and the building could not be saved. Insurance covered part of the loss.
Sheriff Parker and Deputy Mc Kinley arrested John McLean at Haydenville for Meigs county. on the return journey they found a man dead drunk by Sugar Creek, and Mayor Roush fined him five dollars and costs. McLean carried pockets full of cash and paid the fine.
The Buick touring car stolen days earlier from Coolville agent T. E. Fitch was found near Marietta on the West Virginia side of the river. Five B I S Lancaster boys suspected as thieves were not located, with reports sent to nearby towns by Deputy McKinley. The car was found along the road around midnight Monday.
Home crafted bug killer promises a quart for 85 cents and claims to eradicate bedbugs roaches fleas and ants including eggs. The ad urges purchase of an 8c package of Pesky Devils Quietus D Q from a druggist and notes hospital use, with Owl Chemical Co Terre Haute Indiana and Cline’s Pharmacy as sellers.
Johnny Tillman of St. Paul won the main event in Cleveland, stopping Johnny Griffiths of Akron in the seventh round with a hard jaw smash. Griffiths rose at the count of nine, showing courage and stamina. The referee halted the Ward Deflee scrap in the sixth round due to insufficient action.
A ten year campaign against houseflies produced a swatter brigade now active as the fly remains plentiful. Each healthy fly can lay millions of eggs per season, urging every housekeeper to keep swatters ready and use them seasonally.
An advertisement touts a system of adjusting movable spine segments to remove disease causes using bare hands with no adverse effects. Marketed as harmless and beneficial for all ages, it promises lasting health restoration and free spinal analysis to prove benefits.
Amesville comes to Athens on Thursday for a preparatory contest before the July 17 clash with Millfield. Heston leads a strong Amesville squad and Athens fans praised last week's showing against Millfield, promising improved support and material.
Miss Adah Chapin entertained thirteen music pupils and guests at her home last Friday afternoon. Pupils presented self written sketches inspired by great composers. Attendees included Lucil Henderson Ruth Anderson Kathryn Anderson Bessie Woolley Mildred Easler Dorothy Smith Marjorie France Evelyn Joy Eleanor Joy Mrs Anna Potter Frieda Potter Gladys Jones John Thomas Catherine Yocum of Wooster two Camp Fire Girls Virgene Wilson Onal Long Jessie Lortz assisted by the hostess The event ended with a basement picnic at the Presbyterian church.
Strouds Run residents Strouds Run Mrs Fred O Oneal and Mrs Alva Junod drove to Athens on Monday. Frequent rain slows corn farming. A S Johnson and Alonzo Linscott families visited Finsterwalds over Sunday. Junod child recovering from tonsil and adenoids surgery. Mrs James Hunter ill. Everett family hosted by Oberholzer Hixson Brown and Nellie ONeal. Junod relatives from Columbus visiting two weeks. Finsterwalds and ONeals with Jillet family shared Monday evening. Mansfield has returned home after visiting Dowlers. Everett and Hunter families hosted by Everett.
A brief ad urging consumers to use Diamond Dyes for dyeing materials. It emphasizes avoiding ruined fabrics and insists on choosing Diamond Dyes with easy package directions.
A vintage ad touts Freezone as the painless remedy to lift corns from toes or feet. It claims instant relief and easy removal using a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents.
July 1 marked a milestone as Uncle Sam raised rural route pay from 31 700 to 18 00 and added 30 per mile for each additional mile. Ten sick leave days annually and expanded vacation privileges accompany the raise, aiming to keep postal workers from abandoning the service.
Guysville celebrated Independence Day in classic style with fireworks speeches a big picnic and races that drew hundreds from surrounding areas. In morning action Coolville beat Guysville 3 to 2 behind Frame pitching while Frame and Richards shared duties. Cheshire and Brandeberry played for Guysville. Floodwood defeated Rockland 5 to 0 in the afternoon as miners showed strong play with a single run in the first and four in the final inning.
A Lancaster Ohio worker at Claflin Engineering writes that after suffering stomach trouble, weak kidneys, and chest pains he used Dreco. Within two weeks he gained ten pounds, his appetite and digestion improved, pains faded, and he felt stronger. The account credits Dreco with restoring health and urges readers to consult local druggists.
The Fourth of July marked the real start of the harvest in Athens county with many harvesters at work all day Monday and fields showing shocked wheat. Weather forecasts promise thunder showers early in the week but the latter half should be generally fair.
Farmers report nearly all wheat down by next Sunday as harvesters pull in with tractors. They note the machines work well on smooth ground and reflect on the rapid progress across the county.
A report from the Parkersburg naval recruiting station notes Athens county youths showing interest in the navy's summer school to be held at Hampden. The piece highlights a window for enrollment and the local effort to boost participation.
Out of forty boys selected to attend a six week training school at Hampton Roads only fifteen vacancies remain at the Parkersburg station. The boys will be paid while in the school and released August 31. They pay their own way to Hampton Roads while the government provides rail fare home from the school.
Washington July 6 The comptroller of currency Williams asked banks to file a statement of condition as of June 30.
Josephine Smith of Dayton Ohio tells how Nerv Worth helped her recover from severe weight loss and nervous exhaustion. From 180 pounds she dropped to 120 but after three bottles she rose to 150 and continues gaining. She praises Nerv Worth for restoring appetite digestion and strength and notes a money back guarantee at McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.
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