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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
3
A Dayton woman, Mrs Fannie Gathright, details relief from nervous and stomach troubles after using Nerv Worth. She reports rapid, permanent improvement, crediting the product’s scientific formula and refund policy. The ad urges others with similar ailments to try Nerv Worth, sold by McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists.
Nelsonville opens this year’s chautauqua with a strong turnout at the Christian church auditorium due to tent delays. Sessions begin today with the program billed as the best yet and tickets available through Sunday. Dunbar’s Bell Ringers drew large audiences for both afternoon and evening programs.
The Nelsonville K of P committee invites painters and decorators to submit bids for repainting and decorating the entire K of P building. Bids due by July 26. Inquiries to Lee McDowell Nelsonville Ohio. Also notes a July 13 dance at the K of P Hall with music. Also listing for sale a gray reed cart in good condition and a seven-year-old horse for sale with contact Bateman's Store Nelsonville.
Miss Beryle Buckley, renowned as a national figure, thrilled audiences with a dramatic reading of Booth Tarkington's Mister Antonio. Today's program promises equal quality featuring Clark-French Company and Granville Jones.
Local officials warn motorists that the city traffic ordinance will be strictly enforced. Several cars have no tail lights and mufflers, and Mayor Barrow orders drivers to keep tail lights burning. Parking near fire plugs is prohibited within 30 feet.
Following a meeting, light refreshments were served as Mrs. Cora Carroll of Willoughby, Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, was a guest of Mrs. R. H. Jackson. Luncheon and dinners were hosted by multiple members for past grand officers and visiting dignitaries from Dayton Mt. Sterling and Charleston W Va.
An old time remedy, Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. It restores gloss and lustre after a few applications and is sold in drug stores.
The Northern Ohio Hocking Valley Association plans a reunion and picnic at Springfield Lake Akron on August 8 1920. To maximize attendance the secretary asks for the names and addresses of former Hocking Valley residents now living in northern Ohio by August 1. Send names to Dr B L McManigal Secretary Garrettsville Ohio.
Pat Moore of Memphis defeated Patsy Wallace of Philadelphia in a 12 round bout here, with Wallace unable to match Moore in height reach and weight. Eddie Ketchell of Toledo won the eight round preliminary against Johnny Rinl of Cleveland.
The United States railroad labor board will announce its award on demands of two million railroad workers for a billion dollar wage increase at 11 30 next Tuesday morning G W Hanger says. Railroads have practically agreed on increases and expect employee acceptance. The board aimed to decide by July 20 to avert a threatened strike. Labor chiefs will assemble Monday to review the decision and act quickly on its acceptance.
A veterans group for the 112th ammunition train held a banquet in Akron with over 100 former officers and men of Company A. Sergeant J A Buehrle was named president. The train has sections in Springfield Dayton Toledo and other Ohio cities with men from nearly every state on its roster.
Advertisement urging families to keep Chamberlain's remedy for summer colic and diarrhoea. Claims it is indispensable during hot weather and worth the price, with a call to buy now.
Frank C. Rea of New Philadelphia reports phenomenal sales of Thurber and Yeos Herb Wonder with customers praising the medicine. In Athens, Cline's Pharmacy offers a free full sized bottle with a 50 cent Thurber Quick Relief purchase while the offer lasts.
July 16 Akron resident Ben Holland is hospitalized with a bullet wound from a stray shot at a carnival. Lion trainer Fred Brown is detained as witnesses say Brown fired five rounds at the lions from inside their cage after animals became unruly.
Two cows acted peculiar near Durham North Carolina prompting a veterinary to declare them drunk. The sheriff investigated and located a still in operation destroying a large quantity of whisky.
The family of Edwin expresses deep gratitude to Athens neighbors church and Bible School for support and floral offerings. They especially thank Mrs Cameron Mrs Musser Mrs Sprague Mrs Drake and Mrs Beasley for assistance in song and to Rev. Murch for comforting messages. Mrs Nancy Watson and Miss Rosa Watson also extend thanks.
Mrs Amanda Yontz 84 died this morning at her son John Yontz home in Columbus. Interment in Athens Monday with services at 11 30 in the chapel. burial in the family lot at West Union Street cemetery. She had lived in Athens and Columbus, was active in church and civic life, and is survived by her son John Yontz. Her husband predeceased her, and a son Warren died earlier. A brother Warren Baker of Chicago also preceded her. The family home was in Athens for years.
Advertises freckle removal using Othine with a money-back guarantee. Claims first applications show improvement and some freckles vanish. Encourages asking for double strength Othine at the drugstore.
Miss Martha M. Russell of Boulder Colorado led American Red Cross nursing in France starting July 1917. She is among six American nurses awarded the Florence Nightingale medal, the nursing world’s highest decoration given to one nurse annually.
Council discussions indicate rapid support for two new storm sewer projects one on the East Side and another in the Union Depot and West Union street industrial district. The Mill Street sewer proved the value of such schemes, with surveys ordered for both districts likely to proceed within a year, funding via benefit assessments.
At the Howe home on Yoplar Avenue fresh Core's Early roasting ears were from the garden with plenty more coming. Athens county peaches appeared on the local market for the first time in quantity at ten cents a pound.
A union meeting at the Red Men hall in Glouster discussed car shortages for non fuel mines. Delegates including Lee Hall and Wm. Robinett formed a three man committee to draft resolutions protesting open top car assignments, to be presented in Indianapolis on July 20.
A regular council meeting is planned tonight focusing on routing business as finances remain near the red with bills unpaid until August funds arrive. The general fund is exhausted with only a few dollars left. Nearby residents and visitors, including Mr and Mrs Geo Funk and Charline, Mr and Mrs C F Jones, Mrs Lucy Sawyer, and others, are noted in transit or visits.
Nelsonville Ohio July 16 W C Collins a well known coal miner was caught by a fall of slate at 10 30 this morning in the D E B M Coal Company mine near Kimberly He sustained fractures of his left leg and left arm.
Dr. Cable gave first aid after a fracture leaving the man bruised. Railroad detectives and police investigated the scene in Logan town.
Strouds Run Church announces 1:30 p.m. day school and a 2:30 p.m. sermon by Pastor John Gillet. The topic is Christian Liberty.
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