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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
6
Ad describes olive colored Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a purer vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims they improve skin tone and appetite, stimulate bile, ease constipation, with no dangerous after effects. Sold in boxes for 15 and 30 cents.
An advertising blurb touts Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and head cold relief. It claims instant relief as the antiseptic cream clears air passages and unblocks nostrils, enabling easier breathing with no hawking or nasal congestion.
Mrs Idelle Meng arrived in Texas to recuperate from an experience on Palmyra Island 1000 miles south of Honolulu. Her husband a former British officer and Edward Benner planned a coconut plantation and copra trade but six months of provisions ran out. A relief boat wrecked en route and a Navy rescue finally arrived after three months with a celebratory phonograph playing jazz on the beach.
Mrs. Warren P. Williamson leads Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in promoting music as a daily educational force. She urges each club to start a music memory contest and organize free community concerts to foster appreciation of great composers and listening skills.
Dayton woman Mrs Louise Will of 228 Gettysburg Ave reports relief from an inward goitre using Sorbol Quadruple, a colorless liniment. She invites readers to view the treatment and contact McKee Drug Co Athens LeFavor's Pharmacy Glouster or write Box 358.
The March 5 Sunday school lesson discusses the Jonah narrative and debate over the word whale versus great fish. W. J. Bryan’s remarks on higher criticism of miracles are cited along with Farrar Fenton and a Hebrew to English translation argument concerning Jonah’s three days in the great fish.
Advert says Freezone dispenses instant relief for aching corns then allows lifting the corn away with fingers. It markets a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents, claiming it removes hard and soft corns and calluses, even between toes.
Miss Winifred Dunkle departs for Chicago after weeks with the Steele family. Miss Hazel Hartley returns to Zaleski school on Monday afternoon.
A Dayton Herald ad from Mr. John Lumpkins describes relief from frequent night urination and bladder pain after using Lithiated Buchu. The testimonial claims the Keller formula cleanses kidneys and eases scalding and high colored urine, with tablets priced at 2e and distributed by The Weller Laboratory and McKees Drug Store.
A pupil receives a week's vacation from school due to scarlet fever. The measure aims to prevent spread while the student recovers.
Tom Felton purchased a lot at South and Locust streets from A J Martinhill and will begin construction at once. He and family will occupy Ward's store area in the 1900s until the house is finished. A pattern notice lists dress sizes and fabric requirements with prices and mail order details.
Mrs Radebaugh of Lancaster is the guest of Dr Smallwood and Miss Charlotte Hill this week.
Mrs. James Timms and Mrs. Belle Franklin of Dundas were seen shopping in McArthur on Tuesday, highlighting a local outing.
Henry Swartz has returned to his home in Dundas after a week's visit at Dayton and Miamisburg. Mrs. Carl Worley returned Saturday after an extended visit at Patton Pennsylvania.
Mr. James W. Darby gave an interesting talk on the Sunday school lesson during a Sunday afternoon gathering at the U B church in Dundas.
Word has been received of the marriage of Stephen Darby and Mary Dirkin in Columbus on Monday. Miss Dirkin, daughter of Thomas Dirkin of Wellston, formerly worked at the B&O station in Wellston and later in Columbus telephone office. Darby, son of Mr and Mrs James W Darby of McArthur, is attending Ohio State.
James W Timms as administrator for Susan Timms filed an inventory. Harry Wyman as administrator with the will annexed of R Hi Wyman filed first partial account. Hearing set for March 28. Julia Crow appointed administratrix of William Crow estate. Dr G M Swepston will for probate filed February 28.
Transfer records show John S Harper transferring 60 acres in Etk township to L FE Harper for a consideration of 1250 dollars. The instrument records a straightforward land conveyance between two individuals with no indicated encumbrances or conditions.
Abraham S Swartz of Alfred Ohio born March 19 1859 in Carthage township Athens County died February 16 1922 at home aged 62 10 27 He married Marilla Carr September 24 1884 and they had four children with the youngest daughter predeceasing him He joined the M F E church in 1885 and was active in the Young People's Society Though imperfect he valued service to others and leaves his widow three sons two grandchildren three brothers one sister and many relatives His funeral sermon was prepared by the minister he chose during his illness and his passing is mourned by a grateful community
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude is given to Standard Oil Cay of Athens, Mr. Kimes of Columbus, Alfred Grange for floral offerings, Rev. Shaver for sympathy, and Mrs. Marilla Swartz and child.
Mrs. Alexander Gross reports discovery of a radium mine in Brazil's interior and a medicinal lake that is radioactive. She describes reaching interior regions with Mme. Curie in Paris and notes the find as a new radium source.
Advert says Musterole eases neuralgia with oil of mustard in a clean white ointment. It rubs on temples and neck without burning like old plasters. Available at drug stores in jars tubes and hospital size. Price five dollars sixty five cents and three dollars. Better than a mustard plaster.
University of Pennsylvania coeds create a Dateless Club to exclude men from social life on Wednesday and Saturday date nights. Admission requires member recommendation and a harsh cross examination. Applicants answer questions about attitudes toward the masculine sex under oath.
Joel and James Cheatwood, among America’s oldest twins, at age 90 continue managing their own farm in Leavenworth county Kansas. Born in 1831 in Stokes county North Carolina they still work side by side, a testament to longevity and rural life.
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