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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
3
The W C T U drive for a dry world asks one million dollars. The local society is assessed 127 dollars, a quarter of which is due by the next meeting on July 22. Those who wish to pay early may call treasurer Mrs E J Kessinger.
Nelsonville baseball team traveled to Zanesville Sunday and won 5 to 4. The victory sets up a home matchup with the Athens Elks next Sunday in Nelsonville.
John Bourne becomes the first inmate jailed after J Barleycorn's death warrant is signed. He paid Mayor Donley thirteen dollars and eighty cents for the privilege, marking a grim milestone in the city.
Howard Cuckler paid a fine and costs totaling 8.40 after pleading guilty to reckless driving before Mayor Donley. Local officers push for safer traffic and foresee a sobering effect from fines.
The Nelsonville city council meets in regular session with all members present except Linscott. Emmett Quest fills the Ward 1 vacancy after being sworn in by Mayor Donley. The council adopts Ordinance No. 530 for 1919 expenses and Resolution No. 50 for 1920 budget. Chamber of Commerce President C. C. Sharp discusses water and canal cleaning and donates a map for city use.
Local classifieds advertise 40 bushels of potatoes at 1.40 per bushel by Frank Tedrow. Red Cross owned sewing machines for sale at A P Scott’s. An Overland touring car with four tires offered cheap at 1037 Poplar St. A furnished room for rent at 118% W Washington St with private entrance. Bell 629.
Norway presents a claim to the peace delegates for reparations for losses caused by German submarines. The claim is referred to the allied commission on reparations. A note on historical paper making mentions rags in Arabia and medieval diffusion.
Archists attempted to seize hand grenades at Pietra Lata fort and incite a coup on the citadel. Police arrested sixteen ringleaders in wine shops. nine others were detained as cars tried to deliver grenades. Across Milan Naples Palermo Rome riots and looting followed food shortages with mass arrests and a city food census ordered.
A Piqua Ohio farmer reports his nine year old daughter with chronic stomach and bowel trouble improved after using Nerv Worth. He says she gained three pounds and became cheerier. The ad promises a dollar back at McKee's Drug Store if there is no benefit. Hickman's Pharmacy sell Nerv Worth at Nelsonville.
Senator Harry S. New of Indiana issued a statement about his connection to Harry E. New who killed a Los Angeles woman and claims the senator is his father. He says the affair ended about thirty years ago and denies any marriage, noting he acted to make amends and would never shirk responsibility.
Secretary of State Lansing will sail for the United States this week and return to handle State Department duties during the peace treaty debate in Congress. Under secretary Polk is expected to replace Lansing in Paris for ongoing treaty negotiations.
Florence M. Lloyd of 928 Bedford Avenue reports lifelong illness from an anemic condition improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She states the pills increased her blood, eased neuralgia headaches and stomach distress, and boosted her strength and sleep. Pills sold by druggists or by mail 50 cents per box six for 2 50.
State wildlife officials informed Game Protector Joe Hibbard that fifteen days were cut from Ohio's squirrel season. The period to hunt now runs September 3 to September 20, instead of August 20 to September 20, due to legislative recess delaying the bill. The law should have been signed 90 days before August 20 to become effective.
The Plains defeated Murray City 5 to 3 Sunday afternoon at Plains. Everett Starr pitched and fanned twelve as Plains improved to six of seven games this season. Roy Cline, manager of The Plains, seeks more games with other second class teams.
Alex Crawford aged 74 of Trimble died suddenly at home Sunday evening while sitting in a rocking chair. He leaves several children including Mrs. Wolfe and Miss Myrta Crawford of Trimble. Sarah Dennison aged 83 died at home of her son in this city with funeral at Holy Cross Church and burial in Greenville. C O Wharff suffered a badly bruised left leg at mine 266 Hollister, and Mike Nine required stitches after a similar coal mine accident in mine 256. Charles Cox recently released from Columbus hospital returned home with his wife. Other notices include relatives visiting and local travel.
Hundreds of thousands in Greater New York await President Wilson returning from the peace conference. The George Washington will enter Ambrose Channel at 11 AM and dock at Hoboken. After a parade and brief speech at Carnegie Hall, he will drive to Pennsylvania Station and board a train for Washington. The reception includes Governor Smith, Mayor Hylan, and a mayoral welcome committee.
Regulations from Washington govern physician and druggist dealings with prescription liquor. Physicians may prescribe wines or alcohol only for internal or external use with duplicate signed prescriptions, one quart limit per patient, and under constant supervision. Records must note patient name, address, illness, date, and pharmacist. Pharmacists may fill only if named by the physician and qualified as retail liquor dealers, with a $25 tax, no refills. Monthly lists of prescriptions dispensed must be sent to the internal revenue collector and subject to review. Pharmacists should refuse dubious prescriptions.
A Sunday lawn dinner at the Uriah Judy residence celebrated Luster Judy returning from overseas with the Sixth division. Attendees included J. N. Boden and wife, Levi Hunter and family, Joe Hunter, Riley Stewart, Seth Hunter and children, Edith Matheany, Denver Yates, Barron family, Ivy Ayers, Thomas family of McArthur, Willison of Columbus, Minear family, Nutting, Stewart family, and many others.
Ohio River stages reported for today show Point Bridge at 5 feet and falling, Herr's Island 5.2 feet and falling, Davis Island 8.8 feet and falling, Beaver Dam 8.3 feet and stationary, and Parkersburg 9.5 feet and rising.
A San Cura antiseptic ointment promotion highlights relief for wounds and skin ailments with testimonials from Gilbert Hard of Rinard’s Mills Ohio and Ellis Frankenstein of Titusville Pa. The ad notes a money back plan, prices of 30 and 60 cents, and recommends SANCURA SOAP for skin care sold at The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens and The Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.
The Ohio Supreme Court reversed prior rulings and held that a city or its agencies can be liable for damages. It found Cleveland liable for Dr. W. H. Fowler Painesville, killed in Public Square by a fire truck on August 29, 1916.
Hogs sold at a new Chicago stockyards record of $22.70 per hundred pounds. Dealers forecast prices up to $23 tomorrow or the next day as buyers push pork prices higher.
A reader explains saving operation funds by using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy to treat gall stones symptoms and colic. The notice claims one dose proves the product’s effectiveness and offers refunds, with McKee Drug Co. and other druggists selling it. It also mentions a patented folding bathing cabinet for infants.
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