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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
7
An article urges a full recovery from grip focusing on keeping organs functioning and restoring strength to prevent complications. It promotes Father John’s Medicine as a nourishment based tonic free from narcotics, claimed to aid healing after colds throat troubles and coughs.
John Call of Route 6 Athens reports Dreco eased his backache kidneys and digestion after trying the herbal tonic. He says Dreco restored sleep appetite and energy and praises Dreco’s claimed benefits from Stout at Cline Pharmacy with a local expert to explain merits.
Miss Bernice Sanders hosted a Leap Year party Friday night for Jacksonville high school friends. Music and dancing filled the evening with piano solos by Miss Wood, Miss Haiser, Miss Hooper, and Roy Sleckinger. A light lunch followed at ten. guests included Addie Luther, Helenna Rabe, Imo Woodyard, Alvin Ooper, Fay Reed, Irene Wood, Audre Itzer, Alice Haiser, John Williams, and others.
Mrs Herman Wyatt stayed with her sister in Athens for several days last week. Fred Copeland of Guysville visited his parents here over the weekend. James Burchfield bought the Wm Morrison property locally. John Bennett visited Guysville on Monday. Many residents attended the Saturday dance and shower here.
Canaanville residents share news on visits and relocations. Addie Vandyke wed, Hughes Stevenson receiving compliments from Price family. Sideline moves include John Phetteplace moving to Mahorter property and Williams relocating from Canaanville. Several residents report illness and flu concerns amid limited turnout due to bad roads.
Miss Faye Bennett of 58 Sunnyside Drive visited the Caplingers in Athens. Vernon Killette, recently home from Grant hospital, shows improvement. Miss Goldie Tippie returns to school in Athens while ill. Velma Caplinger and Velma Bennett hosted in Athens. Wade Dowler and Pearl Smith visited Athens friends. Mrs J H Gillette ill but slowly recovering. Samuel Gillette ill in Athens expects to return home soon. John and Mrs South made a trip to Athens. Harold Barley and spouse stayed with grandparents near Jerseyville.
Martha J Wood died February 24 1920 at home in Columbia Two Meigs County Ohio aged 82 years 4 months 16 days daughter of Jacob and Sophia Chapin Van Peet born Bedford Township married William M Wood in 1860 six children and many grandchildren great grandchildren survive She joined church early in life and was a long faithful Baptist member near Mt Union community The obituary honors her kindness devotion and memory for family and neighbors.
A pamphlet-style advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for thin blood and fatigue. It features a testimonial from Mrs. William Cline of Marietta Ohio claiming improved strength sleep appetite and complexion after using the pills. The text stresses building up blood and offers a free booklet and mail order purchase options.
An advertiser reports a ten year indigestion battle cured by Milks Emulsion. The ad touts the product as a palatable, solid emulsion that restores bowel action and boosts appetite, promising full refunds after six bottles if unsatisfied. Also claims benefits for coughs, bronchial asthma, and weak children. Sold nationwide with local guarantees.
The Wood family expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who assisted during the last illness and funeral of their mother and grandmother Martha J. Wood. The children and grandchildren extend thanks for support and kindness.
Mrs Perkins and Rose Grimes with Naomi visited relatives over Sunday in New England. Miss Flora Calvert visited Athens. Mrs J J Henry of Athens spent time with her mother Mrs Light. J H Cray moved to a new home. Dan McPherson and sons moved from Rockland. Faye and Grace Chapman of Belpre visited home folks. Grace left for Oregon for school work. Henry Geisendorfer visited Athens on Friday. Mrs Jacob Gibson of Chillicothe visited her parents E F Durant and wife. Mrs John Klingeburg of Athens RD 4 spends week with sister Dr Geneva Frey.
Mrs Albert Seenhour and son from Alexandria Virginia visit relatives in Carbon Hill. Mrs Louis Wilkinson stays with her mother Mrs Sarah Evans. Mr H B Henrick called to Indiana for ill brother. Mrs L A Miskill from Boys Industrial School Lancaster returns home after sister illness. Mrs Pearl Lehman learns of uncle Stephen Berry's death in Logan. J G Blosser traveled to Columbus. Mr and Mrs Charles Rutherford Agnes Crook welcome a baby girl. Mr and Mrs Raleigh Dickson and son from Cannonsburg Pennsylvania visit.
In New York a piano disappeared from the Standard Phonograph Company after a performance in a showroom. The thief or thieves were described as taglars who smoked during the incident. No further details on suspects or motive were provided.
In a National coverage by Henry L. Farrell, Carl W. Hayes argues counterfeit sport profits thrive under a closed season. He notes fighters like Jess Willard Benny Leonard Johnny Kilbane and boxers such as Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and Bobby McLean earn vast sums, while basebal l salaries lag. He warns athletics risk becoming a business rather than pure sport.
Little Dow Haddy recovers from flu amid updates on visits from Miss Mary Canter to Jacksonville relatives. A surprise party at Mrs. W M Kimble’s featured Victrola music as Mr Kimble moves to Wellsburg West Virginia. Leo Hester improves after illness and school reopens after flu and coal delays.
In Joliet Illinois Miss Hattie Hurst a school teacher has learned a novel way to remove tonsils a pupil recalls mum once joked she would pull them after school with a button hook a humorous anecdote from the classroom reflects the tale.
A reader endorses the Messenger editorial What the Farmers Want and criticizes The Farmers Fault for underestimating farmer needs. They argue farmers face political neglect, with lawmakers and city-dominated legislatures shaping laws, profits, and prices, while prices rise for consumers and farmers must still profit from labor. A greenhouse farmer notes rising demand and higher plant prices.
The Bon Ton Millinery announces a spring and summer opening in Glouster Ohio with events on Friday and Saturday March 65 and 6. Also at OPERA HOUSE on Saturday March 6 Anita Stewart stars in Her Kingdom of Dreams with big comedy. Typewriters bought and sold by C.8 Jacobs Glouster Ohio.
A class of 120 will be initiated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles in the city tonight. The lodge has grown to become a strong fraternal group in the Sun day Creek Valley. Candidates will be initiated at the Odd Fellows hall and a banquet will follow in the F O E hall. Grand Worthy President Weed of Oshkosh Wisconsin will address the members.
Miss Bess Harper daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Harper has moved from tuberculosis work to O W R duties in Akron overseeing 60 pupils under observation. She is a graduate of the Athens state hospital school of nursing and her Akron work is reported to give the best satisfaction.
Mrs. Mat Lyons and her daughter from Lawrence Kansas spent the early week as guests of Mrs. Lyons' nephew C A Post and family.
Oscar B. Miller of Coshocton district deputy supervisor of the Loyal Order of Moose will meet with the time a question of establishing a junior order will be taken up All Moose are requested to be present at the meeting.
The cere circle will meet at the Methodist church Friday night with Mrs. Orr's committee in charge. Music will be furnished by the Church of Christ Concert Orchestra.
The Friendship Circle and Christian Workers raised admission prices from 1c and 10c to 10c and 10c. The 10c rate applies to children under ten. Special programs may set admission at 25c at the committee in charge.
Glouster High School Alumni Association will meet at the high school next Thursday at 7 30 p m to arrange the forthcoming alumni banquet.
John Fowry came back yesterday from Beckley West Virginia after spending a month with his son and family.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Thomas of Weems visited friends in this city yesterday and announced they are moving from Weems to Nelsonville. The Opera House will feature Hen Pecked Henry on Monday March 8 with admission 25 60 75 and 100 cents plus tax. Regular picture program runs 6 39 to 8 00 with prices 10 16 3 4 3t.
Messenger of death came on February 19 1920 at age 68 years 8 months James Curtis Bobo son of Gabriel and Rebecca Bobo born June 19 1851 in Lee Township Athens County Ohio. He married Margaret Fought October 5 1875 and later Rhoda Hamilton July 15 1889. Survived by wife two sons Webster Richard Gabriel Francis Marion seven grandchildren one half sister Mary Cross and two half brothers Joseph Bobo Vincent Bobo plus other relatives and friends. The family thanks friends for kindness during their loss. Sunset and evening star and one clear call for me.
A railroad engineer recalls an old leg injury and credits Peterson's Ointment with fully curing the wound after 20 years of failed treatments. Peterson Ointment Co. promotes its box at 35 cents with a money back guarantee.
Mrs. Frank Jadson of Worthington Ohio says Earle's Hypo-Cod greatly helps her husband’s catarrh hay fever and weakness. A drug clerk recommended it and he is improving after starting a second bottle. Sold by McKee Drug Co with price one dollar plus tax.
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