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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
6
A corn remedy lands on a corn or callus to ease pain and shrink the affected area. It claims to loosen the corn or callus and lift away painlessly. Marketed in Athens and promoted as the world’s best by The Cline Pharmacy Co. McKee Drug Co. and H. W. Cotner.
An old medical ad claims indigestion and constipation poison the blood, clog pores, and cause skin troubles. It promotes Nutelets as a natural stimulant for stomach, liver and bowels to keep the complexion clear and sells the remedy for 25 cents at drug stores.
Three months after setting out Billy Jr arrives at a ranch looking worn and thirsty. A Chinese cook offers water at the adobe house and the goat forms a quick bond with the kind helper. Billy recalls rough treatment on the road but finds solace in this new friendship as he contemplates his next steps toward a safer home.
A column replies to readers about a sixteen year old to attend a dance with a chaperone, a husband urged to support his wife who wants work, and a jilted fiancée who asks what to do. Mrs Thompson counsels on prudence, pride, and moving on after heartbreak.
Circle Hill Arthur Thomas and Clarence have returned after visiting relatives in Perry County. Harold Robinson and Cecil Kirk endall visited McArthur Monday. A crowd attended memorial services in Nelsonville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William McConaha and son Eugene of Floodwood and Mr. and Mrs. Pude Hall were Sunday guests of Mrs. Joe Garlinger and family. Miss Merle Nicholson spent Sunday at Hamley Run visiting relatives. Norma Thomas of Glen Ebon was weekend guest of Forest Thomas and family. The Shay sisters and Emma visited Nelsonville movies Saturday night. Ed Johnson and Herman Prindle were in Carbon Hill and Nelsonville Saturday. Ed Lands and sons motored to Jackson County for weekend. J. L. Skinner and son Hildreth visited Jackson County relatives. Clara Fisher and children visited Bloodwood Monday. Lawrence MacDonald attended the Deanville dance. Robert Buchanan recently bought a Hudson car. Bluford Malone of Pomeroy called on Mrs Forest Thomas. Forest Thomas and Liuford Malone visited Hamley Run. Molly and Bertha Wadley and William Ball called on Illiam Parage Sunday. Sunday school plans a picnic for June 6 with baskets. Ollie Garlinger and Grace Grace were in Chauncey recently. Mrs. William Jordan returned from Barberton after a visit with her son. Thelma Shay and Pearl McBride returned from Clarksburg W Va after a few weeks. The mine here has resumed work after idle period.
Martha Jones told Magistrate Max Levine that friends in New York admired her taste for liquor and fashion, leading her to steal champagne and silks from her employer. The case centers on alleged theft and the statements given to the magistrate.
Advice for parents on improving a ill child’s health after winter strains. Recommends orange juice before breakfast and Dr Williams Pink Pills after meals, plus dietary guidance and a weight check over two weeks. Suggests contacting Dr Williams Medicine Co for guidance and the "What to Eat and How to Eat" booklet. pills cost 60 cents a box.
Amesville hosts eighth grade commencement at M. F. E. church. Miss Sadie Chapin, longtime worker in New Mexico, visits her brother Rev. A. M. Chapin. The Plains game stalemate winds to 7 8 after uniform distraction. Local movers include barbers, rentals, and shop changes. Several regional visitors share news from Lathrop Akron Cincinnati and Ashland with county officials in session over road work. Florida-sojourners return as Mr. McCune notes the roughest Athens to Amesville road.
Bethany and Mr Edward Petty of Marietta recently visited the Petty family in the area. Loren Petty hosted. Nina Craig of Nebraska visits her mother Lucy Crippen. Gus Johnson and wife from Athens spent Sunday and Monday with John and Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs Loren Petty visited daughter Mrs Charles Norris in Stewart. Audra Ladwick of Athens stayed with sister Mrs Anna Chalfant. Mr and Mrs Robert Petty of Marietta visited uncle Loren Petty. Herbert Hayes and Mina of Loveland visited brother Jobe Moore. Bert Lonas and daughter from Beaumont visited Ed Morris family. Clarkson Cook returned home from Plymouth. Everett Ross of Parkersburg visited his parents. Clyde Richardson and two children visited Alexander Greive’s family. Mildred Brandebury left for Parkersburg after visiting Elmer Brandebury.
Oscar Hoyman of Lancaster Ohio claims Dreco medicine cured his stomach gas backache and nervous tension. He notes rapid gas relief a more comfortable stomach and steadier bowels along with renewed energy and better sleep after starting Dreco. Dreco is described as a blend of twelve herbal plants claimed to aid stomach liver bowels and kidneys. The Cline Pharmacy Co recommends it in Athens.
Jacksonville won at home in a low scoring duel as Ginnan pitched well for Jacksonville and Earich closed out Millfield after Omen lasted seven innings. Kempton doubled and scored on Swindell's grounder, while Swindell and Rasp were involved in wild plays that produced Jacksonville's other run. Millfield struggled to capitalize with three scattered hits off Kauffman.
At such times Kauffman was supreme. Two teams meet again in Jacksonville on July 4 for one game and in Millfield on July 5 for two games. The clash promises to show two of Southern Ohio’s best amateur teams in action with Sunday games Jacksonville versus Millfield and Monday games Jacksonvilla versus Millfield.
Philadelphia June 3 Delegates to the Chicago convention endorsed Governor Sproul for the presidency. The resolution, offered by W. W. Atterbury one of the twelve delegates at large, passed unanimously despite Sproul's own opposition.
Relatives gathered at George Mace home on May 30 for a wedding dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Eli Mace of Carbondale. Guests included Lee Mace and Everette Mace of Lancaster, John and Rome Mace and families, and May Mace of Athens, among others. Afternoon callers included Joseph Selby and grandchildren from Athens, and P O Mack of Carbondale.
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