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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
6
An elderly advertisement from New York touts Vinol a cod liver iron tonic that claims to strengthen and rebuild weak, run down women. It asserts the product contains iron and peptones and is recommended by leading druggists, including McKee Drug Co., as the best in its class.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant herbal medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises purity strength and consistency in every bottle and invites readers to request a sample or purchase from Blaison Bros in BeKloet.
Billy endures a harsh ring master routine as a circus act with an elephant, camel, giraffe, zebra, pony and others. He performs on a ladder, bow, and sits inside the elephant’s summer house before a race ends in a playful but chaotic cart stumble. Tomorrow he visits town again.
The narrator endures a sobbing bout and receives Jim's money, seeks independence, and plans to rejoin Randy Lynch at the newspaper. She strolls through springtime streets, notices a familiar man, and endures shifting moods as she contemplates a return to work after a break. Flowers arrive with a note from friends signaling a 7 pm visit.
A married woman writes about jealousy and separation, asking whether to leave or place the child in care. Dear Mrs. Thompson urges independence, staying with the child, and engaging husband in conversation, noting appearances and personality matter in marriage.
London reports the government gazetted Sir Auckland Geddes as ambassador to the United States late yesterday.
The report notes Mrs Earl Jewell visiting Athens while Emma Wood and Helen Harmon return to school from weekend with family. John Jewell of Zaleski dies at his home and funeral is held at School Lot with Rev Lockwood presiding. Mrs Martha Wood dies at 82 after illness, funeral Thursday. Ethel Romine of Langsville assists at home. Family movements, hospital stays, and local condolences are recorded.
Mary Margaret Holdren born December 29 1866 in Vinton County Ohio died February 25 1920 aged 53 years 1 month 26 days. She married James William McWhorter September 21 1889 and had eight children Alvin Joseph Marvin Gerald George Druc Gladys Opal. Survived by husband two sons three daughters two brothers and many relatives. She accepted Christ during winter meetings and loved singing praising God. Her loss leaves a grieving family and home.
The McWhorter family expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for assistance during the illness and death of their wife and mother. Gratitude is given for the flowers and Rev Dabritz’s consoling words and to Mr Hoodlet for conducting the services.
Governor Edwards planned a ceremonial signing today after the senate approved the bill 12 to 9 to legalize the manufacture and sale of 3.50 percent beer in New Jersey. The final tally split six Democrats and six Republicans, reflecting wet and dry lines. In Kalamazoo Michigan a man chloroformed John Yonkers’ goat after it was stolen.
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