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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1922
Page
5
The store touts a broad selection of hats for the season promising every exclusive or popular color and style. It asserts they have all the caps shown and invites customers to try them, boasting a new raft of blousy preezy Spring Caps.
The Current Events club met at Mrs. Richard P Imes 127 Franklin Avenue with Mrs Anna White presiding. Officers elected for the year are Mrs J W Jones president Mrs John J Woolley vice president Mrs Thor Olson recording secretary Mrs William Williams corresponding secretary and Mrs Richard Ines treasurer.
The Public School music department students of Ohio University host a Friday night dance at the Ohio Union the first since forming a few months ago. They meet to study modern composers and promote sociability with a focus on Oley Speaks as discussed at the February 27 meeting.
Mrs R Williams of Coshocton is visiting Rev Dr and Mrs Wilcox and Prof and Mrs Copeland. Mr Williams will join her Saturday and they will visit friends in Athens, their former home, until next week.
Mrs. Charles Driggs of Wellston returns home after a two day visit with Mrs. George Whippie at 129 North Congress Street. She was en route from a week with relatives in Marietta. The Driggs suffered total loss of household goods and wearing apparel in the Wellston fire.
Mrs Edward C Schloss came back Thursday evening after a two day stay in Columbus.
Announcement records the birth of a son Charles Franklin on February 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carpenter Beulah Penn 181 West State Street weight 11 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. William Masterton moved into a new brick home 91 Sunnyside Drive. Mr. and Mrs. F R McLaughlin announce a daughter Mary Lois born March 1 at 56 West Carpenter Street. Mrs. C M Roe and grandson Tom Craig left this noon for destination unknown.
A reader recounts a near fatal stomach attack after Sunday dinner and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing years of gas and stomach trouble. The notice claims the remedy removes catarrhal mucus and inflames the intestinal tract and offers a one dose guarantee or money back. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere sell it.
Constable Tom Blower travels to Columbus after a man wanted for beating a board bill at a local restaurant is reported captured there. Chief French confirms arrest and the man is to be brought back tonight for actions. Dance in the Red Men hall on Saturday night March 4 invites all to square dance.
Officers elected include Dictator Harry Gardner Vice Dictator Mike Thompson Prelate Ed Davis Secretary F E Brown Treasurer E R Eddy Trustee P M Smith Representative Frank Daugherty Alternate Representative J R Cheney The new officers will be installed at a meeting next month.
A regular meeting of council will be held this evening as the first meeting of the month. Reports of officers for the past month will be presented and an ordinance may be brought up for action.
The Trimble township trustees will meet in the township building in this city tomorrow afternoon for their regular monthly session.
Mr and Mrs J L Baird traveled to Columbus yesterday to spend a few days with relatives.
Mrs John Bulloch arrived home yesterday after a short visit with relatives in Shawnee.
A crowded Church of Christ audience saw the home talent play A Dream of Queen Esther by the Christian Workers last night. The production will be repeated tonight for more parishioners.
Advert says Diamond Dyes guarantee perfect home dyeing even for beginners. It claims worn dresses skirts waists coats sweaters stockings and draperies can be revived. Instructions note to tell the druggist fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed and assure no streaking spotting fading or running.
John V. Clinin, assistant U S district attorney in Chicago, is suspended at his request while liquor-case investigations in the local office are settled. The move follows clashes with Judge Landis and Judge Evans over case dispositions.
A $100 check by the Athen Kiwanis club to the Athens county Red Cross boosted relief funds for the unemployed. James Ginnan spoke on unemployment conditions at the Kiwanis dinner in the University Cafeteria. National Maile quartet provided music and Ohio University President F E Bryan announced an upcoming lecture by S K Ratcliffe, famed editorial writer and Manchester Guardian correspondent.
An advertisement touts Trex as a cure for rheumatic pain and constipation. It claims the remedy opens the liver and bowels, cleans the stomach, removes poisons, and relieves feverishness headaches dizziness and bilious misery. The new combination treatment is priced at $1.00.
Governor Harry L. Davis, halted at the Ohio soldiers and sailors home near Sandusky, tells ex-soldiers he will answer with his candidacy plans on March 18. He was warmly welcomed by the veterans during the stop on his way to Sandusky.
A vintage household ad urges using Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets to prevent colds grip or influenza with HB W Grove signature on genuine packs. It warns to ensure you get BROMO and notes a 30 cent price.
Revival meetings at Circle Hill will resume Sunday evening March 5 with Rev. Clyde E. Powell in charge. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Archaeologists report oak piles used in Roman bridge construction about two thousand years ago remain sound when buried in water or wet sand. The study highlights remarkable preservation due to anaerobic conditions and enduring timber integrity over centuries.
Dr Franklin Miles a noted specialist offers a free trial of his neuropathic treatment for nerves weak or deranged with a two pound free treatment and book. He claims thirty years of scientific experience and endorsements from clerics officials and business men. Send description of your case to Franklin Miles Dept NS 37 347 Franklin St Highart Ind.
Los Angeles detectives pursued a month old case in the slaying of film director William Desmond Taylor. A Tustin rancher’s tip, once discarded, tied two men seen with a .388 calibre revolver to the crime. Police consider a pair of suspects named Spike and an associate tied to Los Angeles and former Canadian army service, as they reexamine leads.
Women and men admire a buoyant disposition and happiness, yet many suffer headaches back ache and nervousness. The paper cites letters from women restored to health by Lydia H. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors failed to help.
The Navy plans to order ships to drop anchor where they are as fuel funds stall at 6.3 million dollars. Ships in the Caribbean and Near East will stay in operation only if exempted for diplomatic or State Department missions.
Miss Mary Fisher and her brother John drove to Logan on Saturday afternoon in their car.
United States senate ratified the treaty covering cable facilities on the mandated Island of Yap, a move welcomed in official circles and seen as progress in Pacific administration.
Announcement from the New York Stock Exchange declared the failure of George W. Kendrick & Co. of Philadelphia. The firm had been admitted to the exchange on December 23, 1919.
Mrs Lon Cheshire remains ill while Mrs Will Ogg of Nelsonville visits Ruth Evans and A J Shivers family in Haydenville. Helen Evans hosts Helen Ogg of Nelsonville for weekend. Eugene and Helen join Sun visitors to the Shivers. E P Krieder weighs and reports school children to the county nurse. Bert Wolfe and wife motor to Athens.
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