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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1920

Page

2

Troubles Have Gone Declares Contractor

L H Taylor of Petersburg Virginia a prominent contractor rebuilding on Harrison Street says Tanlac cured his exhaustion coldness numbness and weakness after a terrible decline He reports renewed strength appetite and better sleep and endorses the medicine for himself and his wife with several local retailers listed for Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amenville Buchtel and Federal areas

Taniac Tanlac Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amenville F. W. Gibson Buchtel Allison Kk. Walker Federal J. W.wilson

Trimble Couple Host Mrs Wright Penrod This Weekend

Mrs Wright Penrod of Trimble spent the weekend as the guest of Mr and Mrs P H McKinley, according to local society notes.

Wright Penrod Trimble P. H. McKinley

Local Visits Highlight Robinsons and Johnsons

Mrs. Ann Robbins and grandson Arthur Boyles Jr visited Pome roy Saturday. Dr. Blaine Johnson and family of Logan joined Major R. R. Johnson and family for Sunday cordial calls.

Ann Robbins Arthur Boyles Jr Pomeroy Blaine Johnson Logan R. R. Johnson

Mrs Bush Returns Home After Chicago Visit

Mrs. Fred W. Bush arrives home after a three week stay in Chicago with her sister Mrs. W. C. Sprague.

Fred W.bush Chicago Sr W. C. Sprague

Mrs Farley Returns From Two Week Vacation

Miss Katherine Farley came back Friday from a two week vacation with relatives and friends in Michigan. Mrs Lydia Danford of Trimble spent the weekend with the family of her son Dr W G Danford of Maplewood Drive.

Katherine Farley Lydia Danford Trimble W. G. Danford Maplewood Drive

Baker and Teterick Couples Visit Columbus This Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Teterick drove to Columbus on Saturday and spent the weekend with relatives, returning home refreshed.

Harvey C. Baker Harry Teterick Columbus

Paul L. Albright Returns to Detroit After Visit

Mr. Paul L. Albright arrived back in Detroit Michigan on Saturday concluding a brief stay with his sister Harvey C. Baker of 15 South High Street.

Paul L. Albright Detroit Mich Harvey C. Baker South High Street

Ruth Davis Returns From Chicago Summer Term

Miss Ruth Davis arrived home from Chicago where she attended the summer term at the Bush conservatory of mystic. Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Lee and their daughter Miss Francis went to Buckeye Lake for a week, staying at the Mauger hotel.

Ruth Davis Chicago Bush Conservatory of Mystic H. T. Lee Francis Buckeye Lake Park Mauger Hotel

Notable Local Visits Spend Vacations Near Utica and Buckeye Lake

Mr. Homer Cooksey traveled to Utica for a weeklong vacation visiting his daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. George T. Koch. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Lee and daughter Mary Helen left for Buckeye Lake to join Columbus friends for a two week stay at Vernon cottage.

Homer Cooksey Utica George T. Koch Helen Cooksey W. W. Lee Mary Helen Buckeye Lake Columbus Vernon Cottage

Local families visit in weekend social mix

Rutland residents Mr. and Mrs. Worley Forrest and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Chase and daughter Betty were guests of Frank and (Mrs.) Hamilton at 226 West State Street. Ena Nelson returned from Buckeye Lake where she stayed with Byron Wolfe’s party. Lafayette Gaston, Ida Heacock, Milton Caldwell, and others from Gallipolia Vinton and Albany Rd joined G. M. Jack family for a weekend gathering.

Worley Forrest C. M. Chase Betty Rutland Frank Hamilton West State Street Ena Nelson Buckeye Lake Byron Wolfe Logan Lafayette Gaston Gallipolia Ida Heacock Milton Caldwell Vinton Frank Kayser North Lancaster Street

Akron surveyor Clyde Folley returns to duties with Morrin Knowles

Clyde Folley has returned to Akron to resume work as a surveyor for Morrin Knowles Engineering Co. after several days with his mother at 36 West State Street. Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Studer came home from a two week motor trip to Cedar Point Akron and Cleveland, visiting Mrs. Studer’s relatives Mr. and Mrs. Brent G. Metcalf at Cedar Point.

Clyde Folley Lola Folley West State Street Akron Morrin-Knowles Engineering Co City R. J. Studer Cedar Point Cleveland

Visitors and Travels Around Athens and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs A F Antle and son Dwight of Zanesville visit Sec ond street with Mrs Antle’s parents Mr and Mrs William Pierce. Other trips include Buckeye Lake with the Wolfe and Preston party. R J Dorr of Toledo visits Athens and Canaan ville, joined by Mrs Carpenter and Miss Mulligan. John Clark led a Glouster to Athens outing with Hamiltons. Overmeyer family hosts Irene and Louise Morrow after Columbus trip.

A. F. Antle Dwight Zanesville R. J. Dorr Toledo Athens John Clark Sr John Clark Jr Florence Robert Glouster Evan Hamilton Maple Street

Surprise birthday picnic for Mrs. Tom Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Gross and relatives visited near Torch yesterday to celebrate Mrs. Tom Scott's 68th birthday anniversary with a surprise picnic dinner on the lawn.

Frank R. Gross Tom Scott Frank Gross

Remembrance Day Dinner Attendees List

Plates set for twenty four guests honoring a day guest. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Scott plus multiple families of Grosss from Athens, Crooksville and New Lexington, Fr Ek Gross and baby Jack Lee, Charles Franklin and Ernest Rennard, also James Ginnan Oliver Gutman Julia Ann, Ida Ruussell near Jacksonville and James Kernan of Pittsburgh.

Scott Frank R. Gross W. Gross Ernest R. Gross Charles Franklin Ernest Rennard Athens Fr. Ek. Gross Jack Lee Crooksville Carl Gross Mary Louise New Lexington Frank Gross Jas. Ginnan Oliver Gutman Httle Julia Ann Ida Ruussell Jacksonville James Kernan Pittsburg

Birthday fete honors Elizabeth Langenburg at Park Place

Mrs. J. M. Higgins hosted a party in Park Place Boston for six year old Elizabeth Langenburg with 12 children present. The group enjoyed games and a birthday cake with candles before an automobile ride led by Mr. M. E. Twiss.

Elizabeth Langenburg Boston Mass Margaret Louise Farmer Dayton J. M. Higgins Park Place Thomas and Virginia Hoover Maurine Cornwell Mary Joe Twiss Delia Dorsey Tom Craig John Logan Helen Jones Goldie Cross Eleanor Garrett M. E. Twiss

Coogan and Mitchell to meet in open-air bout tonight

In Youngstown on July 26 Mel Coogan of Brooklyn and Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee square off in a 12 round lightweight bout as contenders for Benny Leonard's title. The card also features Kid Pennet and Tiny White at 120 pounds along with Donley vs Keefe and Ryan vs McCoy in eight round clashes. The Coogan Mitchell bout is billed as the top local draw with a history of blood in their previous meeting.

Youngstown Mel Coogan Brooklyn Richie Mitchel Milwaukee Benny Leonard Kid Pennet Tiny White John Donley Uniontown Walter Keefe Alliance Tommy Ryan Mike Wesport Johnny McCoy Cleveland

Funeral of Mrs Lash Held at 4 O'clock

Funeral services for Mrs. W. D. Lash who died last Tuesday in San Francisco will be conducted at 4 PM tomorrow from the residence of Prof. D. J. Evans 69 West State Street.

Lash W. D. Lash San Francisco D. J. Evans West State Street

Informant fears for own safety in murder case

Allen Tatum, who reported Katherine Jackson’s body found in a New York trunk, remained at a Birmingham police station fearing for his life. He named Le roy, the murder suspect's husband, as extremely jealous and blamed jealous passion for the crime.

Birmingham Ala Allen Tatum Katherine Jackson New York Tatum Leroy

Jack Johnson to arrive in Chicago for White Slave case ruling

Former world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, freed from Joliet, was expected in Chicago for a potential new trial on Mann Act charges and possible resentencing. District Attorney Clyne planned immediate action, while Johnson seeks bond as hundreds of spectators awaited his arrival.

Chicago Jack Johnson M. Johnson Charles F. Clyne Johnson Jack Joliet

Last Outdoor Sunday Service At Ohio University

The final outdoor Sunday evening service drew a full grandstand at Ohio athletic field. The daylight gathering began at 6 pm with a student choir led by Miss Garber and sacred numbers by the band. Rev. Hart Strecker Wilcox Murch assisted. Prof W H Cooper presided. Dr Thomas L Lowe of Columbus preached a four point sermon on God man the scriptures and salvation through Christ from a truck in front of the grandstand.

Ohio University Ohio Athletic Field Miss Garber Hart Strecker Wilcox Murch W. H. Cooper Frederick Treadley Thomas L. Lowe Columbus Athens Treudley

Athens road official touts Dreco relief for backache

John Cail, Athens County road superintendent, testifies Dreco eased his backache, kidney issues, and constipation. He says his nerves, sleep, appetite, and digestion improved, and he praises the herbal tonic’s energizing effects. Dreco is marketed by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.

Dreco Drecce Akron John Cail Route 6 Athens Cail Athens Co Cline Pharmacy Co

Ohio coal industry records grim 1919 20 period

Ohio's coal sector faced its worst year ending June 30 1920 with 147 fatal accidents among 1919 1920 outputs. Falls of roofs caused 76 deaths while Amsterdam Ohio on October 29 1919 saw 20 dead in the state’s largest mine disaster.

Columbus Ohio Jerome Watson State Division of Mines Jefferson County Ohio Coal Co Amsterdam

Must Have Medicine For Summer Weather

This ad urges every family to keep a medicine on hand during hot summer months. It claims the product will be needed before summer ends and its value far exceeds cost. It asserts the medicine has no superior for its intended purposes and encourages immediate purchase.

Pershing and Dawes to Visit Marietta Next Thursday

Marietta prepares elaborate reception for General John J. Pershing and Brigadier General Charles G. Dawes. Dawes will visit his mother Mrs. G. G. Dawes. American Legion post plans the welcome ceremony.

General Pershing Pioneer City Marietta John J. Pershing American Expeditionary Forces Charles G. Dawes G. G. Dawes American Legion

Ohio University students honor Dean Richeson with gift

Several hundred summer school students gathered at Park Place to praise Dean Richeson. They presented a near 250 gift of a 23 jewel Howard watch with gold case and chain, and a keystone charm. Speakers praised his friendship and leadership, noting his impact beyond facilities and programs.

Ohio University Nean J. J. Richeson Park Place Alta Cherrington Foral Strickland Mary Pearla Hickman Elizabeth Beatty Ohio Ohio State Unniversities Massilon Richeson Roosevelt United States David Starr Jordan Cameron Gullette Carl Thompson Dean Richeson Mabel R. Gillogly Naomi Caldwell Amma D. Kemp Howard

Digestion Basics Advise Thorough Chewing and Chamberlain Tablets

The article stresses digestion begins in the mouth and urges thorough mastication and insalivation before swallowing. It warns neglect leads to stomach trouble and, for indigestion, advises avoiding beef and veal, eating sparingly, and using Cham berlain's Tablets to ease bowels and aid digestion.

Inventor touts wrench that fits any bolt size

A new wrench claims to fit any bolt size and grips firmly between a jagged jaw and an adjustable chain a foot long. The inventor asserts universal compatibility and secure operation, presenting a versatile tool for varied fasteners.

Extradition Demand for Bela Kun Reaches Berlin

A long note sent from Budapest to the German government urges the extradition of Bela Kun, former communist dictator of Hungary. The communication outlines the case and seeks formal action.

Budapest Bela Kun Hungary

Tractor lug design thwarts stickiest soil clogging

The lugs on a new tractorwork in and out like spades an eccentric on the axle and seen themselves, preventing the wheel clogging in the stickiest soil.

Labor records rate Ohio candidates for governor and senate

The Ohio state federation of labor adopts a report rating candidates by labor record. McCulloch and Davis are favorable for governor, Cole unfavorable. Donahey is included as favorable. For U.S. Senate, Wanamaker and Brown labeled favorable, Willis unfavorable, Julian listed as pro labor, with other candidates lacking records. Chief Justice Nichols seeks re election. Geiger and Marshall listed among Republicans.

Matthias and Jones Supreme Court Spreme Court Columbus Ohio State Federation of Labor Ohio Roscoe C. McCulloch Harry L. Davis Ralph D. Cole Congress David Wesley Wood Sandusky Donahey United States Labor Committee R. M. Wanamaker Walter F. Brown Frank B. Willis W. A. Julian A. F P. O'Neill Macy Walcutt J. P. Walser Nichols Frank W. Geiger C. T. Marshall

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L. H. Taylor Walkover Avenue Petersburg Taylor Harrison Street Ociety Felice Dainty Dorothy EANS THE OF ‘An Ensilage Caloric T. J. Savage C. F. Hummel John D. Hudnall Ray Albany R. D G. M. Jack Richland Avenue F. L. Preston Carl Ramsey Bessie Mulligan Shelby Iowa Kansas Nebraska H. T. Mulligan Shade Childe Coogan Mitchell Supt OF Roads For Akron O Thurber Thurber & Yeo Herb Wonder Sefason Ytchinson & Stickney Net the Espantion Universities Amar
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