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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1922

Page

8

Millfield P T A Reports New Members and Candy Sale

The Millfield Parent Teachers Association met at the West Side school for a regular session. Two new members joined and a candy sale for the group’s benefit was set for Saturday March 10.

St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Backache Relief

Slogans claim St Jacobs Oil relieves backache from lumbago sciatic pain and strains by topical application. A trial bottle from the druggist supposedly eases soreness stiffness and lameness instantly and is said to be harmless and nonirritating to the skin.

Jacobs St. Jacobs

Obituary for Mrs Sallie Law of Chauncey

Mrs Sallie Law born September 20 1870 Franklin county Virginia died March 4 1922 at age 51 years five months fourteen days. She married D W Law February 14 1888 and had five children Christine Ruth Lucy Cuyler and John with Christie predeceasing in 1919. The family lived in Athens County and Chauncey where she was active in the Church of Christ and left a lasting Christian influence. She is survived by her husband and children along with two sisters, two brothers, and other relatives.

Sallie “Laula Law Franklin County D. W. Law Christine Ruth Lucy Cuyler John Christie Athens County Chauncey Church of Christ Hocking Kansas

Card of Thanks for kindness during illness and death

We thank friends and neighbors who helped during our wife and mother’s illness and death. We thank the ministers singers and the undertaker for floral offerings. MR D W LAW AND FAMILY.

D. W. Law and Family

Athens visits and local social week notes

The weekly social column records visitors and gatherings around Athens. Mrs. Joe Hutchins called on Mr. and Mrs. Orville Shellman. Mrs. Shellman is recovering from nervous trouble. Several families hosted or visited relatives, including Abbie Graves of Columbus and visits to Copeland's hospital for tonsil removal.

Joe Hutchins Orville Shellman Athens Shellman Sam Gabriel J. K. Brown Copeland's Hospital Irvin Vere Joe A. M. Humphrey Anna Hazel Cessicke Cliff Hooper Zine Courtney Erwin Stauffer Nelsonville Mary Stauffer Factory Bob Howard Maxine Merwin Stauffer

Fifty American surgeons to visit London to observe English clinical work

A delegation of fifty leading American surgeons plans a forthcoming trip to London to study and witness the clinical methods and surgical practices of English colleagues. The visit aims to exchange expertise and advance international medical collaboration.

London

Community Notes From Ames Township and Nearby

Ames Township residents including E A Sayers Arthur Mingus and Jeff Keirns called on neighbors. Ralph Guerra and Mrs Campbell remain ill. W W Wemmer bought a Fordson tractor and was seen moving it townwide. Chadwell family from Athens visited and enjoyed maple sugar at a sister’s camp. G E Thompsons sale drew locals. S P Merrifield of Athens visited her sister P A Pratt. Fletcher Boudinot ill with grip. PTA met at West Side school with small attendance led by Mabel Mattison. two new members joined. Union Sunday School suspended due to the superintendent’s health. Phil Powel seeks surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. James Scott family returned to Wellston.

Parent-Teachers’ Association West Side Winifred Hayes Goldie Boudinot Miss Hayes Helen Stedman Parker Boudinot George Thomas Trimble William Smith Nellie Mary Dell Earl Ruth Mary Mills Roger Athens Milton Brookins Mint McClellan Alfred McClellan Columbus Gee Circlehill R. F. Totman Lucy Totman Sylvia Totman Parker Johnson L. E. Thompson James Sams Edith Morrison Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Clarence Brown Clifford Thompson E. A. Sayers Arthur Mingus Jeff Keirns Ames Township Ralph Guerra Campbell E. Wemmer A. C. Chadwell Don Chadwell Earnest Chadwell M. A. Howard G. E. Thompson S. P. Merrifield P. A. Pratt Fletcher Boudinot Mabel Mattison East Side Union Phil Powel Sheltering Arms Hospital James Scott Wellston L. W. Spayde Chauncey F. M. White Muriel Maxine Hartley Winfield Hartley F. E. Boudinot Constable Tucker Don Easler Hoopers Ridge Oscar Simpson Chester Morris Hazel Wemmer Athens County Teachers’ Association George Linscott T. M. Headley B. F. Brown Howard William Hartley Lorena Chris Walrich Orbiston Grant Knight George Shaner Mabel Matson G. W. Shaner Muriel Hartley J. W. Wemmer Orville Boudinot Walter Hartley Milton Cole William Cole Grover Patton Homer Tracy Clarence Misner Jess Wemmer Floyd Wemmer S. S. Sayers Hazel Clara Wemmer

Lithiated Buchu advertised for bladder relief in Dayton News

A Dayton News notice by Julius Mayer claims Lithiated Buchu cures nocturnal and daytime bladder troubles after a few doses. The bottle shows the formula and price is two cents per tablet, with sales points at McKee’s Drug Store and The Keller Laboratory in Mechanicsburg.

Julius Mayer East Fifth St The Dayton News McKee Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio

County Commissioners Set To Confer On March 20

A corrected notice states the county commissioners will confer with the alleged parties on the next meeting day, March 20, not the previously published Friday date. The error related to the meeting schedule has been amended.

Baalmann's Gas Tablets Promise Quick Gas Relief

Advert reads Baalmann's Gas Tablets offering fast relief from gas and bloating. Three tablets before meals plus another three before eating aim to prevent gas, with claims of reducing nervous dyspepsia and offering lasting relief. Sold in yellow package for $1 by Cline's Pharmacy and other trustworthy druggists. J Baalmann, Chemist, San Francisco.

Baalmann Cline’s J. Baalmann San Francisco

Sure Relief From Catarrh Medicated Air Ad

Claims Hyomei provides immediate relief from catarrh with medicated air sold by Mc Kee Drug Co.

McKee Drug Co

Healing Cream Brings Swift Relief From Head Colds

Colds and catarrh yield to a soothing antiseptic cream that penetrates nasal membranes. Nostrils open, hawking stops, and breathing becomes easier. Ely's Cream Balm sold by druggists claims instant relief and fifty years of endorsement.

Ely

Athens county mothers to receive semi annual pension relief

Probate Judge S M Johnson authorized a semi annual distribution of mothers pensions for sixty months benefiting 29 widowed mothers in Athens county. Over 2500 will be paid in total monthly al lotments from 8 to 20 dollars per family, supporting 89 children. Some applicants were new while others were discontinued or disallowed. The county pension fund rose from 4000 to about 5000 dollars annually under Judge Johnson.

Athens County S. M. Johnson Johnson

Popular romper pattern for children 2 to 8 years

The MF Asenrer Pattern Dept features a comfortable romper suit for playwear. It can be worn with or without a smock and offers options in pongee with stitchery, chambrey, or pin checked gingham. Sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8. a 4 year size needs 2% yards of 32 inch material. pattern mailed for 12c in stamps.

Athens Area Folks Attend Funerals and Weddings

Reported in the Athens area several family absences and visits. Charles Bobo is seriously ill with pneumonia after a week with A. D. Morrison family. Blanche Woodyard wed Carl Caster in Dyesville on March 1, with best wishes from friends.

Olive Tablets Offer Harmless Calomel Substitute

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a mild yet effective laxative, replacing calomel for liver and bowel relief. The olive colored tablets claim quick action without harming teeth, gums, or causing after effects. Priced at 15c and 30c, they aim to lift heaviness and dullness from constipation.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

Local Social Notes Include Moves and Visits

Stalled a telephone box on the Citizens line. Jessie McCall moved his family last week from Chauncey to the farm of S E Searls. Delilah Dudgeon has been staying with Mrs William George of Dyesville the past week. Swett on sick list. Dudgeon clerked in the store during her absence. Harman from O U spent weekend with her parents. E C Schwan returned from Ninevah Pa. Kayser and Hendrickson visiting George Black and wife of Firmersburg.

Charley Bobo A. D. Morrison Rebecca McWharter Athens State Hospital Bing Cummings Point Rock J. M. Gatoway Howard Stout Martha McGraw Clarksburg W. Va William Harmon Dyesville Harry Dudgeon Mr. George Jack Toley Jesse Gregory Pickerington Bettina Quick Grant Bobo Athens Mr. Fisher Fred Brooks Newton Woodyard Charleston Eldon Starkey D. M. Sisson Blanche Gorby Nelson Luckett Albany S. A. Swearingen James Swearingen Charleroi Blanche Woodyard Carl Caster E. M. Bratton Citizens Jessie McCall Chauncey S. E. Searls Delilah Dudgeon William George William Swett Helen Harman O. U E. C. Schwan Ninevah Geo. B. Kayser Ethel Hendrickson George Black and Wife ofFirmersburg

Webb visits ill Mt. Sterling father in jail trip

Logan reporter Clint Webb states Gilbert Webb, jailed on failure to provide, was allowed to visit his seriously ill father in Mt. Sterling. Webb traveled with Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn Sunday and returned Monday, with Judge Pettit granting permission.

Clinton Webb Gilbert Webb Mt. Sterling Webb Joe Farbearn Pettit

Mrs Cook III Hospitalized As Illness In Lancaster

Mrs M A Cook of North Walnut street is very ill and bordering on pneumonia but slightly improving. Her daughter Miss Margaret Cook linotypist for the Lancaster Gazette has been called home to care for her mother.

Cook III M. A. Cook North Walnut Street Margaret Cook Lancaster Gazette

Elks Elect Local Officers for Coming Year

The local Elks held their annual election on Monday evening selecting W. J. Lytle as exalted ruler Gifford Hull leading knight W C Adair loyal knight M C Martin lecturing knight Russell L James secretary C E Larimer treasurer Noah Roby tyler Geo Weiss chaplain Frank Judy trustee T C John elected delegate to the grand lodge meeting in June at Atlantic City George Smith named alternate.

ELKS Order of Elks W. J. Lytle Gifford Hull W. C. Adair M. C. Martin Russell L. James C. E. Larimer Noah Roby Tyler Geo. Weiss Frank Judy

Fine daughter born to Mr and Mrs Theo Newman

Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Theodore Newman on the arrival of a baby daughter at their home Tuesday. The infant weighs nine and a half pounds and has not yet been named. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Willard Newman of Logan and Mr and Mrs William Ward of New Straits ville.

Theodore Newman Willard Newman Logan William Ward New Straitsville

More Applications At Workman Mutual Burial Association Meeting

Twenty two applications were received at the regular meeting of the Workman's Mutual Burial association held Monday evening. Practically every meeting adds to the membership. A feed of good quality was served by a committee led by Thomas Rainer, Harry Shaw, W. J. Lytle, M. C. Martin and S. R. Hayden.

Workman’s Mutual Burial Association Thomas Rainer Harry Shaw W. J. Lytle M. C. Martin S. R. Hayden

Wolfe to Seek Board of Commissioners Seat After Van Duren

Orla Wolfe announces candidacy for the county board of commissioners vacancy created by Isaac Van Duren’s retirement. Wolfe has served as foreman for road repair and improvement projects and is a well known city resident.

Board of Commissioners Isaac van Duren Orla Wolfe Wolfe

Hold Conference on County Agents Meeting

County Agents B L Raymond of Athens T B Foster of Fairfield and M V Bailey of Hocking attended a conference.

BE. L. Raymond Athens T. B. Foster Fairfield M. V. Bailey Hocking

Institutes Discuss 1922 1923 County Meetings

In conference with state supervisor F. L. Allen the leaders planned time and places for institutes in 1922 1923. Institutes will be held at Logan Gibisonville Ilesboro and Laurelville in this county with no definite dates announced.

F. L. Allen Logan Gibisonville Ilesboro Laurelville

Fruit Growers to Meet Across Athens County

A series of fruit growers meetings is set for Athens county on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Prof F H Beach of Ohio Agricultural College will discuss fruit tree management at W E Baughman’s Lee township orchard Thursday at 1 pm and again Friday at noon near Coolville at C W Hornsby’s J I Month orchard. W F Kampf will address Carthage township fruit growers Saturday at noon at the Month orchard on Dutch Ridge. Farmers interested in fruit production may gain valuable insights.

Athens County W. E. Baughman Lee Township F. H. Beach Ohio Agricultural College Professor Beach C. W. Hornsby Coolville W. F. Kampf Carthage Township Dutch Ridge

Buckeye State Savings invites accounts with 5 percent interest

A Columbus Ohio saving institution promotes its safety and 5 percent interest for old age comfort. The Buckeye State Loan Co Rankin Building 22 East Gay Street, Columbus advertises assets over 21.7 million dollars and urges readers to call or write for prompt courteous service.

Buckeye State Ane & Loan Co Rankin Bldg Gay St Columbus Ohio

Death of Mrs Logan Ice Brings Grief to Hockingport

Mrs. Logan Ice died after a brief illness with pneumonia. She leaves a husband and three small children. Burial will take place near her girlhood home at Elkins West Virginia. Mr Stalnaker and his son Sherman of West Virginia were summoned due to the illness of Mrs Ice. The stork visited the home of

Logan Ice

Musterole Brings Quick Relief Compared to Mustard Plaster

Musterole is a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard. Gently massage with fingertip for fast relief, without blistering like old fashioned mustard plasters. Available in 35 and 65 cent jars and tubes, hospital size $3.00.

Local residents mingle at social and community events

Jackson Run L W Spayde and other Chauncey ministers visit friends while township officials meet. Truancy officer Con stable Tucker visits schools. Numerous local residents attend church, meals, and family gatherings in Chauncey and nearby Athens with callers and guests sharing news of health, travel, and work.

Local Social Notes From Parkersburg Area

Sunday and weekend visits mark the week as relatives gather at Parker and Elliott households. Belpre ties appear with Miss Mary A. Stone visiting Otho Elliott, while Misses Ethel Jessie and Gladys Parker stay with E K Parker in Parkersburg.

George Parker Mary A. Stone Belpre Otho Elliott Cook Coolville West Virginia Messenger George Dufer Little Hocking Charles Hayden M. E. Church Wilson Ethel Jessie Gladys Parker Parkersburg E. K. Parker

Bromo Quinine Tablet Promises Cold Relief Headache Cure

Ad for a 30 cent Bromo Quinine tablet claims headache relief by curing the cold. Describes it as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer and notes the genuine product bears E. W. Grove’s signature. Urges buyers to insist on Bromo.

E. W. Grove

Boy loses three fingers in Covington bomb mishap

Silas Tanning aged 16 of near Covington Kentucky picked up a package he thought harmless last night. The device exploded severing three fingers of his right hand. Emergency crews transported him for treatment.

Cincinnati Mar Silas Tanning Covington

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