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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1919

Page

2

Funeral dirges and city riots in Hamburg report

In San Francisco musicians union cannot supply players for funeral dirges during farewell busts for King Barleycorn. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen cites 185 killed or wounded in Hamburg riots, Germany, as of June 26.

San Francisco Cal Musicians Union King Barleycorn London Exchange Telegraph Company Copenhagen Hamburg Germany

Ohio faces statewide labor shortage as reopening speeds up

Ohio's labor surplus shifts to shortage as manufacturing resumes and foreign workers depart. Mills in Niles and Akron report scarce unskilled labor while Toledo industrial disputes boost unemployment. Columbus remains normal though harvest work rises, with cities like Warren Youngstown and Cincinnati seeking skilled and unskilled help.

Columbus Ohio U. S. Employment Service Niles Toledo Akron Dayton Capitol Cincinnati Cleveland Steubenville Lica

Farmers invited to Ames meeting on soil topics

Athens county farmers are invited to a community meeting in Amesville on July 8 with speakers J F Barker soil expert and O D Owen Washington county farm agent. Barker will discuss soil improvement and Owen will cover farmers concerns. The meeting is open to all county farmers.

Athens County Amesville O. D. Owen Washington County DeLashmutt Barker Owen

Debts Paid on Local Church in Zanesville

Archdeacon Dodshon visits Zanesville to report all debts for the Church of the Good Shepherd construction are paid apart from a small lumber balance. He commends Athens supporters for helping fund the chapel now in use by the parish.

Archdeacon Dodshon Zanesville Church of the Good Shepherd Carpenter and State Streets Athens

Hamby Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair

G Fawcett Hamby alias Jay Allen was sentenced to die the week of July 28. Attorney Frank X. McCaffrey asked for a lunacy commission. District Attorney Lewis objected. Hamby spoke of awaiting death and said he would carry news of the Willard Dempsey fight to the others.

New York G. Fawcett Hamby Jay Allen Frank X. McCaffrey Hamby Lewis

Cure for sick headaches touted by Nerv Worth tonic

A reader reports relief after years of monthly headaches using Nerv Worth from Nerv Worth druggists. Tr Pennington of Ashland Kentucky claims a 35 year history of headaches ended after 10 months and 6 or 7 bottles. Local stores McKee's Drug in Athens and Hickman’s Pharmacy at Nelsonville supply Nerv Worth.

Tr. Pennington Front Street Ashland Norton Iron Works McKee Athens Hickman Nelsonville

Freckles vanish with Othine double strength treatment

The ad promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning with an ounce often enough to fade even the worst spots and lighten lighter ones. Money back guarantee if it fails to clear the skin.

No Joy When Liver Is Sick Says 25e Remedy

A short health note claims a sick liver robs joy and causes nervousness. it asserts no remedy works as fast and thoroughly as 25e at drug stores to restore liver health.

Local Pharmacies Advertise Olata Availability in Athens Area

A list of Athens area druggists selling Olata is shown, including TE R Lash, Cline Pharmacy Co, Taylor and Son, Fountain Pharmacy, F Gibson, J E Drury, and Cline Pharmacy in nearby towns. The notices indicate product availability across multiple outlets in Athens and surrounding communities.

TE. R. Lash Athens Cline Pharmacy Co Taylor & Son Coolville Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville F. W. Gibson Amesville J. E. Drury Glouster Cline’s Pharmacy Abany

Morgan’s Play Quured a Great Hit in Athens

Superintendent Morgan's two act musical comedy The Valley of Hocus Po proved a full house hit at Ewing hall. Cast led by Homer Baird Richard Daggett Frances Hatch and Frances Carr drew strong cheers with clever makeup solos and lively dances. Proceeds support local church groups and the Methodist children’s hospital at Worthington Ohio. show to be repeated tonight.

Morgan Athens M. E. Church G. F. Morgan Homer Baird Jolly King Hittemup Richard Daggett Tutti Frutti Frances Hatch Bazazza Frances Carr Blanche Riley Miss Carr Miss Riley Harold Wise Paul Hall Baker Young Lewellyn Evans Alvin Jones Doris Nye Charles Woodworth East Side Clyde Jordan Eaith Elder Mickey Laffalot Trucy Episcopal Church D Akk Methodist Childrens’ Hospital Worthington

Remedy for summer health urged for families

The notice advises every family to keep this medicine on hand during hot weather. It claims high demand before summer ends and that its value far exceeds its cost. The product is presented as superior for its intended uses and a prompt purchase is encouraged.

Detroit

Chicago man turns on gas after being accused by girl

In Chicago on June 27 Sylvester Jesaite 76 allegedly mistreated nine year old Mary Jagodlitski. He was found dead in his room by officers after failing to appear in court leading to a probable case of self inflicted gas poisoning.

Jackson Mich James Halstead Halstead Chicago Chicago, Ills Mary Jagodlitski Sylvester Jesaite

Athens Pastor to Preach at New England Sunday

Reverend Wilcox from Athens Presbyterian Church will preach at New England Presbyterian Church this Sunday June 29 at 2:30 PM. Church officers seek a large attendance and request notice of the service be widely extended.

Athens New England New England Presbyterian Church Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church New England Church

Lemon Juice Freckles Lotion Ad Claims Harmless Beauty Gift

An old advertisement urges readers to mix two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a cheap freckle and tan lotion. It promises whitening, smooth skin and no irritation with daily facial massage. Grocers supply lemons and drugstores offer orchard white for a few cents.

Centenary Celebration Columbus Exposition Promises Great Attendance

William C Freeman extols the Centenary Celebration Columbus as a grand university of world cultures. He urges Ohio residents and nearby states to attend, predicting daily crowds of about 150000 and inviting group trips to the Exposition.

Ohio Columbus

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