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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1919

Page

6

Heart and Home Problems at the Table and Beyond

A reader seeks help with her husband’s rude table manners and crowded behavior at home and in public. Mrs. Thompson urges patient correction, a calm talk before the father’s visit, and possibly reading etiquette together to improve the situation. The second letter, from a 59 year old widow, asks how to meet a mature gentleman. the reply suggests church introductions and relying on friends, noting the value of social venues for forming connections.

Mrs. Thompson

How to Aid Digestion and a New Detectature Device

The article explains digestion starts in the mouth and stresses thorough chewing and salivation. It advises avoiding beef and veal with indigestion, using Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and digestion, and mentions a device named detectature enabling one man in a room to monitor a cash register in another.

Itching and Skin Diseases Sale Ad from Swift Specific

An old advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims blood impurity causes skin issues and urges readers to begin treatment, requesting readers write for advice to Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Specific Co. Atlanta.

Swift Specific Co Lant

Americans Work Habits Over Time Said to Shape Society

A compact remark notes that Americans repeatedly refine their habits, shaping social behavior and daily life through continual adjustment and personal discipline. The statement emphasizes persistence and collective cultural evolution without attributing a specific event or date.

Power Machines Replace Foot Treadles at Circle Waist

Annie faces forced shift from piecework to salaried hours as power machines arrive at the factory. The new system increases oversight and pressure while offering a steady weekly wage. Annie remembers older freedoms and endures relentless surveillance. Miss Nell Potts and Grace Yates visited Miss Mable Finn. Miss Hazel Sommers rode her jitney to Nelsonville.

Nell Potts Grace Yates Mable Finn Hazel Sommers Nelsonville

Deaths-Funerals Mrs Mann Athens resident dies at 72

Mrs Elizabeth Mann of West Union street dies Saturday after a long illness at age 72. Funeral held at 4 pm at the residence with Rev C L Strecker officiating. Buried in West Union cemetery beside husband Frank Mann who preceded her 25 years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Patrick Clancy Illinois Mrs Harriet Fenzel and Lulu Mann City Hospital Chilli cothe two brothers Ben Jones Columbus and Charles Jones Butte City Montana and one grandson Dr Frank Fenzel stationed in Germany.

Elizabeth Mann West Union Street Athens Mann C. L. Strecker West UN E'Reet Cemetery Frank Mann Patrick Clancy Illinois Harriet Fenzel Lulu Mann City Hospital Chillicothe Ben Jones Columbus Charles Jones Butte City Montana Frank Fenzel Dental Corps Germany Jones Deseased

Child Ethel Rogoski Dies At Poston Home

Two year old Ethel Irene Rogoski died yesterday at her parents home in Poston. Funeral services were held at 2 PM at the Poston church with interment in Augustine cemetery.

Ethel Irene Rogoski James Rogoski Poston Poston Church Augustine

Infant dies of cholera infantum in Poston

Eight month old Max Arnold Nagle son of Mr and Mrs John Nagle of Poston died yesterday morning from cholera infantum. Funeral services set for Tuesday with burial at Middleport at 11 25 AM. The bereaved parents had lost an eight year old son five weeks earlier leaving one child.

Max Arnold Nagle John Nagle Poston Middleport

Floodwood Social News From Floodwood Area

Mr Bert Miller and wife visit his father in the area. Phil DeLong returns from Dayton. James and Raymond McCombs visit Dayton, aunt Ethel Tipton and daughter June stays for the summer. Dances and a pie supper benefit the ball boys with plans for a platform dance and ice cream social. Various locals visit relatives and move homes as community events unfold.

Bert Miller Columbus Phil DeLong Dayton Will Schoonover Bicknell Ind James Raymond McCombs Ethel Tipon June Bess Hook Effie Beal Deanville Stanley DeLong James McKee Baily Run Alice DeLong

Chauncey Guests Include Colum Bus Residents

Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover of Chauncey hosted guests from Columbus Ohio over the past days. The visitors included Mr and Mrs Herbert Cramer and their children along with Mrs F A Friend and Charles Settles.

Lee Schoonover Chauncey Herbert Cramer Columbus F. A. Friend Charles Settles

Church of Christ class social hosted by Mrs Nye

Mrs Floyd J Nye hosted a Tuesday evening Sunday school class for young ladies at her High street home. With no business session due to the president's absence, the devotional and lesson were led by Mrs Nye. Vocal and piano solos were performed by several girls and a visiting guest from Columbus provided more numbers. Luncheon followed.

Floyd J. Nye Church of Christ High Street Sarah Guthrie Nye Miss Law Misses Pearl Ruth Wharton Dorothy Minister Miss Robinson Columbus Naomi Fouty Wharton

Locke announces birth of son in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Henry Locke announce the arrival of a fine son at their home on Ellis avenue Chauncey on Wednesday morning.

Henry Locke Ellis Avenue Chauncey

Mrs Stalder and Bowden Plan Midwest Visits

Mrs. Brad Stalder and her sister Mrs. Nancy Bowden left Chauncey for Fostoria Ohio to visit Mrs. Stalder’s daughter Mrs. Oscar Keaton and family. They will go to Toledo to visit Mrs. Edward Robbinett and family. Mrs. Bowden will travel to Indiana to visit relatives while Mrs. Stalder returns to Chauncey.

Brad Stalder Nancy Bowden Chauncey Fostoria Oscar Keaton Toledo Edward Robbinett

Flowers Taken From Cemetery At Nye

Several complaints arise as flowers are stolen from Nye cemetery. Mrs. Nettie Love reports porch plants on her husband’s grave vanished by evening. Authorities warn punishment for the guilty and expect apprehension.

Nye Nettie Love

Ladies of Church of Christ Hold Wednesday Meeting

Mrs Leone Six hosted the regular Wednesday afternoon gathering on Mill Street. Mrs Hessel led the devotional and Mrs Fiske directed the lesson discussion with readings by Mrs Osborne Mrs Strausbaugh and Mrs Pendergrass. Luncheon followed a pleasant meeting.

The Church of Christ Leone Six Mill Street Hessel Fiske Osborne Strausbaugh Pendergrass

Reverend Timmons to Attend Anderson Camp Meeting

Rev. B. F. Timmons leaves this week for Anderson Indiana to attend the Church of God annual camp meeting. He will also visit Rev. and Mrs. Sherwood and Mr. and Mrs. William Betts of Chauncey who went to Hemlock Ohio to see their son Alonzo Betts injured in a mine collapse. Alonzo’s condition is improving and recovery is expected.

B. F. Timmons Anderson, Ind Church of God Sherwood Rev. Sherwood William Betts Chauncey Hemlock, O Alonzo Betts

M. E. Church Notes From Shepard Township

Rev J C Arbuckle preached at the M E church in Worthington O for the Children Home fundraiser. Sunday school attendance reached 101 with a note to improve. Chauncey residents visit Beaumont and Chauncey prepares for a Glouster game. Camp Fire Girls picnic trip near Chauncey. An electric coffee mill is claimed pocket portable.

M. E J. C. Arbuckle Shepard Homer Shields Loretta Isaac France Chauncey George Shafer Beaumont Chaunce

Bond Sale by Bern Township for Road Improvement

Trustees of Bern Township will sell bonds in Utley Ohio on June 25 at 1 pm. The $10,000 issue funds road improvements from Sharpsburg near to the Morgan County line. Six bonds of 1666 2-3 each bear 6 percent interest payable semiannually on July 1 each year from 1920 through 1925. Bids to H G Henry, Clerk, Amesville Ohio.

Bern Township Utley Ohio Sharpsburg Morgan County H. G. Henry Amesville

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