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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1920

Page

3

Bulgarian Blood Tea Promises New Life and Health

An advertisement touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a powerful remedy from Europe Asia and Africa to rejuvenate health and wealth. It claims increased vitality reduced head piness indigestion and aches with a three week money back guarantee. Marvel Products Co. Pittsburgh distributes the tea and urges prompt purchase due to limited supply.

Bulgaria Oriental Europe Europe Asia Africa Marvel Products Co Marvel Building Pittsburgh Aches, Inc

William Lancaster dies after long illness at 75

William Lancaster, 75, died about 11 30 last night at his home on Shepard street after a long illness. He is survived by his daughter Nellie at home and four sons Lawrence of Plattsmouth Nebraska Henry Edgar and Hubert all of this city.

William Lancaster Shepard Street Mr. Lancaster Nellie Song Lawrence Plattsmouth Neb Henry Edgar Hubert

Rev Mann to Officiate Friday Funeral Services

Rev Mann will officiate at services to be held at the residence on Friday afternoon at 2 o clock.

Rev. Mann

Fatally Injured Feed Store Owner Dies After Truck Upset

Albert Nieman a Chestnut street feed store operator was fatally injured yesterday afternoon when his truck overturned near Logan. He was taken to Cherrington hospital in the nearby city where he died early this morning.

Albert Nieman Chestnut Street Logan Cherrington Hospital

Civil War Veteran Granville De Bow Dies at Six in Longstreth

Granville De Bow aged six, a Civil War veteran, died at his Longstreth home yesterday. Funeral services by Rev. Campbell will be Thursday at the Monday church. His wife died four months ago. Surviving children include Mrs Lena Outcatt and Sanford De Bow of Lancaster, George of Cambrai Wyoming, and Luke of Longstreth.

Granville de Bow Longstreth Campbell Lena Outcatt Sanford de Bow Lancaster George Cambrai Wyo Luke

Nelsonville Sportsmen Association holds lively meeting

The regular editor notes a rip roaring meeting last night with Mayor Porter Sweazy Brush Russell and Mac Byron as the appointing committee. Vivian Allen five weeks old is named youngest member and John Longley Sr 95 is oldest gent prize winner. Scotty is driving talk of new members and brisk activity in the association with Pep from other officers.

Buchtel Porter Sweazy Brush Russell Mac Byron Vivian Allen John Longley Scotty Stork Nelsonville Sportsmen Association

Dry Hole Found in Dorr Run No. 1 Well

The Dorr Run Oil and Gas Co. No. 1 in the Minner lease near Nelsonville came in dry in the Clinton sand after a Monday shot. Oil was found but not enough to justify pumping. two more wells will be drilled.

Dorr Run Oil & Gas Co Minner Nelsonville Clinton

Local financing backs company drilling efforts

A local-financed company undertakes drilling operations funded by regional investors. The venture aims to expand operations and boost local employment while contributing to the area's resource development.

Birthday Party Honoring Marguerite Longstaff

Mrs Thomas Longstaff and Mrs Harry Ball hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party from 2 to 4 for Marguerite Ball on her seventh birthday. Lulu

Thomas Longstaff Harry Ball Marguerite Lulu

Children’s Party Highlights with Games and Gifts

Parry entertained the children with games and stories. Marguerite received many beautiful presents. Dainty refreshments were served to the playmates including Sarah Deer Thelma Deer Erma Ball Arlene Betts Mary Coleman Margaret Wolf Catherine Wolf Willetta Emish Elizabeth Cranmer Evelyn Siddle Grace Hartley Eileen Hartley Helen Washburn and John Hollen.

Parry Marguerite Sarah Deer Thelma Deer Erma Ball Arlene Betts Mary Coleman Margaret Wolf Catherine Wolf Willetta Emish Elizabeth Cranmer Evelyn Siddle Grace Hartley Eileen Hartley Helen Washburn John Hollen

Nelsonville Board hires teachers under new salary schedule

The Nelsonville Board of Education on Monday evening employed teachers for the coming year under a salary schedule adopted at the May meeting. East School principals include Louise Pearce and Lillian Young among others. Central School staff lists Grace Roberts and Nettie Baden. West School names Bessie Deer and Doris Caden. High School lists J L Fri and Vera Lane with department heads in Mathematics and English.

Nelsonville Board of Education East School Louise Pearce Lillian Young Beatrice Barber Marquise Goodspeed Mildred Roberts Ella Patton Josephine Baugh Elizabeth Linto Dora Patton Central School Grace Roberts Nettie Baden Mary Williams Ruth Powell Mildred Vorhes Ruth Wolfe Dorothy Vorhes Helen Sharp Lucile Smith Frances Scott Ruth Cook Mary Mathewson Bessie Deer Doris Caden Inez Backus Beatrice Cook Estelle Reynolds Ethel Gibbs J. L. Fri Vera Lane Florence Parks Altha Richards Grace Loofburrow Bertha Howard

Tatting Club hosts and visit notable list

Mrs Harrold Mechem and Mrs Stanley Mechem hosted the Tatting Club at the former’s Forst street home with guests including Mrs Wilbur Balderson Miss Ruth Reese and Miss Bridge of Glouster and numerous Mechem relatives. Local residents Earl Blackford was injured in a mine accident at New Pittsburg and admitted to a Columbus hospital. Other residents traveled to events or visits in Columbus St Paul Minn and Alexandria La with several attending a Duro Electric Pump Co convention in Deshler Hotel Columbus.

Harrold Mechem Stanley Mechem Forst Street Wilbur Balderson Ruth Reese Miss Bridge of Glouster Walter Mechem Ralph Howe Albert Dilcher Bradford Acomb Ralph Henry Florence Emish Gladys Betts Elizabeth Mechem Frances Bennett Mesdamea Cecil Shafer Leonard Cooley Eugene Shafer Carrie Grimm Fred Edington Gilbert Pritchard Nelle Reuter Hazel Edington Ethel Gibbs Hattie Cooley Erma Wilson Earl Blackford New Pittsburg Columbus Louis Saunders Akron Lawrence Fluke Earl Lama B. E. LeFever Duro Electric Pump Co Deshler Hotel Bernice Bennett Elsie Matthews Emerson Alexandria J. R. Howe Mary Clyde Littler Athens S. L. Poston Lulu St. Paul Minn Martin Ohlinger Walter Wolfe Willis Figgins Paul Mary Martha

Divorcing Couple Denied Divorce. Alimony Ordered

Flora Hois ington and Fred Hleinsington appeared in common pleas court with witnesses from Athens. Judge Worstell ruled the pair physically mismated and denied the wife a divorce while ordering the husband to pay 40 immediately and 15 monthly alimony. The decision leaves their children in their present homes.

Flora Hoisington Fred Hleinsington Common Pleas Worstell Athens County Athens State Hospital

County Board Approves Sheep Claims and Budget Moves

The county commissioners signed sheep claims and approved the coming fiscal year budget. Auditing will weed out improper items and funding increases were allocated to the poor fund, bridge fund, mothers pension, blind fund, and judicial fund. Road fund appropriation stays at 55 000, plus a 88 000 yearly two mill levy. They plan tarbound road work from New Marshfield toward the Herron farm and attended the county infirmary. Also listed are multiple real estate transfers with various considerations.

Children's Home New Marshfield Herron Farm

Reinstated Insurance Options For Ex‑Servicemen Declared By Official

Milton Hughes reportsWar Risk Insurance reinstatement with two premiums covers any amount chosen with health statement. Men discharged before July 1, 1920 or within 18 months may reinstate. Rumors denied. benefits tied to death or total disability. premiums not raised. Only three weeks remain to reinstate government insurance.

Red Cross Milton Hughes Uncle Sam Hughes

Robbery Found at Easthampton as Alarm Rings

Mrs Caruso discovered the safe robbery on Easthampton Long Island when an automatic burglar alarm sounded. She is currently in Havana on tour. A benefit sale runs through June 26 at The Star Herman Murray Ohio offering a 25 percent cut on ready to wear goods. The store location is The Star Herman.

Star Herman Murray Ohio Herman Easthampton Long Island Caruso Havana

Noted tenor Enrico Caruso jewel theft victim

Police and private detectives hunted thieves who stole 400000 dollars in jewelry from the summer home of Enrico Caruso the noted Italian tenor.

New York Enrico Caruso

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