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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1920

Page

2

Mrs Summers Bed-Wetting Remedy Offered

Spanking does not cure bed wetting and a home treatment by Mrs Summers is claimed to help. The Summers Medical Co invites inquiries and offers a free trial by mail from Box W South Bend Indiana.

Hair Care Tip From Old Wives Remedy

A damaged fragment describes using coconut oil to moisturize hair and scalp. It suggests washing with water then rubbing in oil a small amount and allowing it to soften, brighten, and make hair smooth. The passage notes the remedy is inexpensive and suitable for family use.

Wedded Grace Grace and Harry Lock Celebrate Union

Miss Grace Grace of Nelsonville married Mr. Harry Lock of Haydenville Monday afternoon at 1 30. Rev James A Miller officiated at his home 21 North College Street with a small reception and garden party following.

Monda Grace Grace Nelsonville Harry Lock Haydenville James A. Miller North College Street L. L. Deissle Deissie East State Street

Picnic Supper Trip Near Athens and Community Notes

Young people from Athens and vicinity drove to McDougall Church on the Amesville pike for a picnic supper with marshmallows wieners buns and bananas. The group returned to Athens at eight after an enjoyable outing. Other items mention travels visits births moves and arrivals including road trips to New York City and Cleveland and relatives visiting from Batesville Indiana Scotts Bluff Nebraska and Delphi Ohio.

Athens McDougall Church Amesville Pike Clara Dent Bessie Dent Faye Beryl Bennett Nora Flynn Datha Bridwell Carl van Denwort Fred Hubler Wade Fred Dowler Waldo Poston George Stephenson

Wiggins Battles Clark to Close Decision Bout

Jackie Clark of Allentown Pennsylvania gave Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis a strong battle in Cincinnati last night. Both fighters weighed under 165 pounds, with Wiggins taking the decision after a hard milling fight.

Wiggins Cincinnati Jackie Clark Allentown Chuck Wiggins Indianapolis

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Counties

Arthur Nelson miner and Nettie Dunn both of Kimberly receive a marriage license. Harry Lock miner of Haydenville and Grace Grace of Nelsonville R. F. D. No. 1 also obtain a license.

Arthur Nelson Miner Nettie Dunn Kimberly Harry Lock Haydenville Grace Grace Nelsonville

Dreco Proves Helpful for Liver Distress in Carroll Man

Oliver Ruble of Carroll Ohio reports relief from dizziness headaches and poor digestion after using Dreco. He says the medicine soothed his stomach relieved gas and restored appetite and strength. Dreco is described as a gentle liver aid that cleanses the system and steadies nerves with no harsh bowel action.

Oliver Ruble Carroll, O Lancaster Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Miners Meet in Murray City Discuss Wage Increase

A large crowd gathered at Odd Fellows hall for a miners mass meeting in Murray City. Day men unhappy with new wage scales urged a sub district convention to seek higher pay while conservatives moved to avoid rash actions. Several minor items followed including trains and local visits.

Murray City Althe

Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Effective In Athens Case

Local Athens salesman G H Logan recalls chronic kidney and back trouble relieved by Dean's Kidney Pills. He says one box helped, two boxes cured him, and he continues to endorse the remedy. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY handles Dean's Kidney Pills.

Athens G. H. Logan Form St. Athens Dean Mr. Logan Foster-Milburn Co Mira Buffalo

Athens County Bonded Debt Near Million in 1920 Totals

Figures on Athens County and its townships villages and schools show total bonded indebtedness approaching one million dollars for the year ending July 1 1920. Athens County owes 200000 for roads while villages and Nelsonville and Athens city debts push the total higher with school bonds of 321815.80 and utility bonds in Athens city at 93520 reflecting a broad debt picture across local entities.

Athens County State Athens Nelsonville Glouster Trimble Chauncey Albany Coolville Amesville Buchtel Jacksonville Nelsonville City Athens City

Marvelous new remedy promises clear skin and fuller figure

Blemish removal in days claimed by ad offers a system that phos phatizes the body to clear complexions and shape. It touts harmless effects for delicate persons and suggests Rosetone and argo phosphate as aids with a list of local druggists.

Henry W. Conner Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville BE. EB Drury, Glouster

Nomination Fight for Ohio State Senate District 9 14

Judge M B Archer toured Athens in support of the Republican bid for state Senate in the 9th 14th district. Six Republicans seek the nomination with three Athens residents among them. Democratic nominees are Hugh Gormley Glouster and Israel M Blauser Fairfield.

M. B. Archer Caldwell Athens General Assembly of Ohio Athens County E. C. Woodworth E. LeFever Glouster Morgan County Hugh Gormley Israel M. Blauser Fairfield County

Glasses Made With Care and Experience

A notice highlights that knowledge skill and thorough experience go into making every pair of glasses and invites readers to consult for eyewear needs.

Fireworks display lampoons politics at Athens county fair

The Theatre-Duffield Fireworks Company of Chicago hosts a political humor display titled Grooming the Political Animals. Featuring a GOP elephant and a Democratic donkey, the show promises broad humor with no offense. It will light up the Athens county fair night meetings the week of August 24 27.

Theatre-Duffield Fireworks Display Company Chicago White House Theatle-Duffield Fireworks Company Athens County

Court slate cleaned up at otalla

Common pleas court met in session to settle several urgent matters. The Cochran partition sale on Park Place was ordered with appraisers named. In the McCune v Hogan case twelve shares of Athens Lumber Co. stock and $72 dividends were awarded to Lena DeS Slattery. DeCoar v DeCoar was dismissed at cost. Muellier v Muellier set for August 2. Martin v Aetna Life extended to August 15 for fourth amended petition. Baugh v Dilcher distributed, appraised at $2,000 with plaintiff taking that value. Cox v Osgood elected to take $550 in acreage, others paid shares.

Common Pleas Court Alexander Cochran Elizabeth Cochran Cochran Park Place George Lash T. R. Biddie EB. R. Walker S. L. McCune Frank H. Hogan Lena Des. Slattery Athens Lumber Co Frank H. Logan Jessie DeCoar John DeCoar Lavona Selma Muellier Ray W. Muellier Frances

No-To-Bac aids quitting tobacco with money-back guarantee

No-To-Bac claims to end all tobacco cravings by placing a tablet in the mouth. It promises mental and physical benefits and a full refund if cravings persist, noting it is produced by Cascarets' owners.

Probate of Martin T. Walsh will faced likely contest

Probate Judge Phillips admitted the late Martin T. Walsh of Glouster and Athens to probate his will. Most contested by at least one brother and sister, with more possible. As Walsh left no spouse or children, property to relatives. disputes may go to common pleas court for final decision. Card of Thanks from John Rickey and family. Sammy Jones, yesterday's Red Sox hero, pitched well on the score board watch.

Phillips Martin T. Walsh Glouster Athens Walsh Common Pleas Court

Yankees fall silent as Pirates shutout

The game ended 9 to 0 after the Yankees failed to threaten, producing three scattered singles. In other action the White Sox beat Detroit 6 to 4 on a John Collins single in the 19th and an Ayers error. Sherrod Smith saved for the Robins by relieving Pfeffer in the fourth and pitching scoreless innings in a 6 to 4 win over the Pirates.

Yankees John Collins Ayers White Sox Detroit Sherrod Smith Robins Pfeffer Pirates

Hair Growth Wine? Free Remedy Mail Order Ad

An old advertisement promises a free proof box of Kotalko for hair issues including dandruff and baldness. It urges sending 10 cents to D H Brittain at 62-301 Station F, New York, to cover postage costs. The offer targets those with hair loss or scalp problems and promotes a mail order remedy.

Kotalko D. H. Brittain

Modern Life Rushes Forward in a Health Warning Ad

The piece warns that modern life and busy routines drain nerve health and urges readers to use Nerv-Worth to maintain energy and digestion. It touts the product’s claims of boosting nerve force, combating sleeplessness, aiding appetite and digestion, and supporting overall vitality, with a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Co.

New York Saturday Evening Post McKee Drug Co

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