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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
5
Sixty years ago a Lowell pastor used a home remedy that grew into a nationwide product. The Apothecary Shop built a modern lab to manufacture Father John’s Medicine, a food-based remedy touted for respiratory issues anemia rheumatism and convalescence.
Mrs. Carl Fuller entertained a group of children on Tuesday for her daughter Carolyn’s 5th birthday. The lawn party ran 3 to 5 pm with dresses and suits, games, presents, and refreshments. Special guest of honor was Carolyn’s great grandmother Mrs. Ellen Garen, among many other attendees from Nelsonville and Gallipolis.
Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Ellis entertained last evening with dinner at The Colonial and a theater party at the Majestic in honor of their niece Miss Mildred Hastings of Columbus. Attending were Miss Otha Beasley, Miss Beatrice Sawyer, Miss Elizabeth Woodworth, Mr. Ellis Woodworth, the honoree, and the hosts.
The regular monthly meeting of the auxiliary of the Christian Women's Board of Missions will be held at the church on June 10 at 2 PM. Members are asked to bring dues and the yearly birthday offering to fund library books.
The agenda lists songs and voices including Hark Ten Thousand Harps, an invocation, Mrs Duffee presiding over officers, a devotional period, solo by Mrs Lizzie Daniels, a talk by Mrs Harry Welch, another song Faith of Our Fathers, a report from State convention by Mrs J W Jones, hidden answers with Mrs Ella Simms and a social hour with refreshments.
Troop 1 of GSA entertained Monday afternoon honoring three graduating Athens high school sisters Mabel Wagner Frances Devlin and Nellie McCall along with scout mothers. A program featured dances by Marcia Scott with Marion Morse piano solos by Mary Stalder and Frances Clark. A brief business meeting planned a summer camping trip and light refreshments followed.
Relatives traveled to attend the funeral of Mr. Clayton Mansfield on Monday. Among those listed were Mrs. Walter Wiatt, Virgil Mansfield, Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mansfield. Mr. and Mrs. D Mansfield. Mr. Pearl Mansfield. Mr. Tom Coughbin. Mrs. Alice Laughlin and children. Mr. Charles Laughlin and daughter Louise of Chillicothe. and Mrs. Milo Wilson of Gallipolis.
Marion Frost 54 died suddenly Monday in Colorado Springs where he went last December for health. Remains to arrive here Friday. Funeral services to be announced later. Survived by wife and eleven children four daughters seven sons. All children at Darwin home except Clyde Wayne Ernest in Marion.
A. J. DeVore known as Grandpa DeVore died this morning at 7:30 at his daughter's home 49 Morris Avenue at age 83 from age related complications. Funeral at the Wheaton residence Friday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Strecker and Rev. Timmons, burial at Union beside his wife. Survived by children Mrs. Charles Massar Miss Ina DeVore B G DeVore and Mrs. Wheaton with eight grandchildren. Born in this country his grandparents emigrated from France.
One way traffic will operate on the Courtney hill crossing for several days due to traction line repairs. Traffic is urged to use The Plains road and avoid the steep crossing as heavy flow risks danger. The half of Courtney hill road remains open while work continues and no passing is allowed.
Mrs. Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri says Chamberlain's Tablets are the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. She has taken them for two to three years and they always relieve indigestion tone the liver and make her feel fine.
Chicago June 9 advocates for release of political prisoners join suffrage and Irish freedom forces at the Coliseum. Uncle Joe Cannon confronts no smoking signs, while 500000 badges and 100000 supports for Hiram spread. Young delegate Annie Marie Anderson 24 says she was elected. Winslow and Tincher vie as the fattest man contenders amid convention humor.
Gilbert B. Courtney a telegraph operator of Chauncey and Helen M Bradfield of Chauncey Henry E Cudtaz a salesman of San Francisco California and Lillian Brown a nurse of Athens were issued marriage licenses.
Grand relief came after taking Dreco the great herbal remedy. Mr. T. J. Moore of Cambridge Ohio reports improved digestion, regular bowels, relieved backaches and rheumatic pains, and says he would not take a thousand dollars for the good it did. Dreco acts on stomach liver kidneys and bowels and is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
An advertisement touts Duffee's Fifty-Fifty Tonic Laxative Tablets as a health remedy to regulate excretory organs, prevent diarrhea, and tone the digestive tract. It claims gentle cleansing before fermentation buildup and promotes use during hot weather with a 25 cent price.
Mrs Eva Brown Wiseman of Athens files for divorce from Jesse A Wiseman also of Athens citing cruel treatment. She says on May 23 he cursed and threatened to kill her after returning from Buckeye Lake, she escaped to her mother’s home. Aug 18 1918 he struck her and knocked her from a chair. She also alleges prior threats with a gun and that he drove two roomers from the residence to garnish funds for necessities.
MAIRFIELD Scotland June 9 Nelson Whitney American who survived two matches yesterday was eliminated today by Gordon Lockhart British player two up and one to play in the international golf championships at St Andrews. Bob Gardner Hinsdale came through with another victory over J E McIntyre of the Cardross Club four up and two to play Gardner is now the only American left in the tournament.
The Athens Chamber reports progress on aiding miners and securing industries. It cites efforts to end car allocation to coal mines, backed by Congressmen Foster Ricketts and Senator Harding, and notes possible new factories in Athens along with upcoming officer elections.
Senior Class Day exercises at John Hancock high school in Ellis Hall started at 9:00 a m before a large audience. Miss Mary Connett presided as class teacher with a program featuring the chorus directed by Miss Elizabeth Garber.
Dublin reports say attacks by Sinn Fein continued across Ireland despite British cautions. At Red Hill raiders seized five soldiers, later exchanges occurred after a larger Sinn Fein contingent attacked the barracks. Courthouses at Lismore and Piltown were burned on property once owned by the Duke of Devonshire.
Chicago June 9. Hiram Johnsons inner camp places hope in the quiet but powerful work of prospective office-holders and politicians among delegates and supporters at home.
Ned King the aviator and Hazel Fenstenmaker wed yesterday afternoon high above Toledo. The Rev Perry Hopper of Third Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony as the plane sailed over the business district with a cheering crowd at Bay View Park. The bridegroom piloted the aircraft throughout the unusual wedding flight.
At the Montreal AFL convention the likelihood grows that organized labor and organized capital will join in backing government control or ownership of railroads. Repeal of the Esch Cummins act is urged as the basis for the fight, with Gompers pressing repeal at the Republican convention.
Bruce Barton compares past vigor of Republican conventions with a current dull session. He notes shrinking crowd enthusiasm, tepid applause for Will Hays and Lodge, and a failed attempt to revive interest by an external cheerleader. He argues for sincerity, economy, and shorter speeches as the path forward.
The Census Bureau reports Ohio county populations with Geauga at 15 036 Miami at 48 428 and Perry at 36 098. Increases since 1910: Geauga 366 2 5 percent Miami 3 381 7 5 percent Perry 702 2 0 percent.
Chicago reporters note scalpers dominate the convention ticket trade. Official cards fetch 10 to 50 dollars while season tickets exceed 200 dollars. Bulls predict the market will surge 40 to 50 percent once the main event starts. One seller operates near the Coliseum doors and another offers an office across from the venue with a 25 percent commission.
The Ohio crop reporters note favorable early week weather for planting with showers and near normal temperatures, followed by cooler conditions delaying growth. Athens items report garden expansion, a Trinidad talk at the Church of God, a large strawberry claim, a life certificate for Miss Bessie Dixon, and university examinations plus a train accident in Chillicothe with a derailed engine at Zaleski.
A new iron fence designed to protect people from moving machinery comes in sectional form and can be erected anywhere. The invention aims to improve safety in industrial settings by providing quick, adaptable guarding for hazardous equipment.
Judge Worstell granted Charles Hester of Mineral a temporary restraining order against the Waterloo township board to stop further road spending until an appropriation is made. A second order barred Albert Rhoades from selling property with his wife Amy's claimed joint interest. Minnie Southard’s alimony suit against John Southard was dismissed, as was Fremont Ruth versus May Ruth for desertion. Ruths from Lodi faced non proven claims and the court found no enul testimony.
Tiffin June 9 Heidelberg University will graduate 46 students the largest class in the school’s history. Thirty nine are arts majors, four science majors and three in music.
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