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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
3
A vintage health ad touts dissolving dandruff with four ounces of liquidArvon applied at night to the scalp. It claims most dandruff disappears after a few applications and that itching ends, leaving hair looking better.
Rheumatic sufferers are told weather affects their bones and that Neutrone Prescription 99 banishes winter terrors. Weekly, more people use this remedy with claims of permanent cures. Visit your druggist for 50 cent or 1.00 bottle. mail orders for 1.00 size. McKee's Drug Co. and leading druggists advertise.
Bulky diatribe urges readers to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours, claiming three doses clear a bad cold. Advert claims open nasal passages, stop discharge, relieve headache, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, and stiffness, with prompt relief at low cost.
Joshua R. Sands has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Mary H. Fuller late of Athens county Ohio, deceased. Dated February 21, 1919. H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge of Said County.
Nelsonville Ohio notice offers old magazines buyback by Michael Shamansky junk dealer at 135 Watkins Street. He pays 40 cents per hundred or 50 cents delivered to his yard. Prices good until March 14. Bell Phone 262R.
Persons owing for medical services rendered by Dr J C Pickett deceased must call at the residence in Bean Block within 16 days to settle. In the speaker's absence payment may be made to L G Matheny Insurance Agent in the same area. Mrs J C Pickett July 3.
Mrs D W Gorsuch entertained many young girls yesterday afternoon from 3 to honor her daughter Mary Lillian's eighth birthday. The celebration was a surprise with games then lunch for twenty four guests. Lillian received many beautiful gifts and the affair was enjoyed by all.
WANTED to buy a second hand reed baby carriage in brown or gray good condition Call Bell Phone 538W1.38-3p Do You Want Your Fortune Told Mrs C A Gabriel next Friday March 14 at Mrs M L Hardens 59 W Jefferson St from 8 AM to 8 PM 8-10-4-p
A large crowd attended the double funeral at the Woodard home on West Washington Street for Clyde Woodard and his wife Edna Hickman Woodard who died within a week of each other in Columbus. Ministers Rev. Arthur M. Mann and Rev. L. G. Matheny officiated with N. B. Cook of Columbus in charge. Clyde Woodard, a Nelsonville native, and Edna Hickman Woodard were survived by four children. The couple rests together in Greenlawn in a double grave.
Local note states Joe Indersden was in Columbus on business on Saturday. An advertisement promotes a versatile carpenter service with affordable prices and estimates via Bell 802W2 in Nelsonville.
A historical note extols the Hocking Valley brand kraut. It claims a specific cabbage variety yields superior flavor and quality, with the product scientifically prepared for best results.
War Savings Stamps sales through March 7 reached 1894.60 dollars, or 1.26 dollars per pupil. The top selling class was Miss Sharp’s Second Grade in the Central Building with 47.00 dollars, while the Central Building total should have been 1561.50 last week.
Miss Lou Shafer entertained the Willing Workers of the Presbyterian Sunday School at her Fayette Street home. The gathering included games and eighteen young guests, with refreshments served for the social afternoon.
FF G Maxwell, noted undertaker, spent last week in Cincinnati buying a six cylinder Pierce Arrow ambulance and hearse combined. The vehicle is fully equipped with a first aid outfit Bumgardner cat and comforts for the sick.
A six year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Will Miller, was struck on the cheek by slate thrown by a playmate yesterday afternoon. Dr Crawford the attending physician set seven stitches to close the gash.
Friends of Miss Myrtle Seibert gathered at her parents home on Walnut Street on Thursday for a pleasant evening. She received flowers fruit and other gifts. Light refreshments were served. Attending were Mesdames Ruth Hall Florence IdeComus Will Hall Ollie Seibert George Hall Frank Bean Fred Hall John Warrington Isaac Hellyer Sarah Silcott Stella Reigle Charles Molar James McKee Harry McKenny Harry Rodda John Horton Wal ter Wolf James Hartley Hanna Parry Abner Juniper Madison Price Lizzie McGill Saddie Ploff Newton Smith Will Evans George Evans Agnes Dowler Charles Bagley John Johnson.
The local lodge will organize a degree team at Friday’s regular meeting. New regalia ordered months ago is expected to arrive for use at the meeting. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs. W. E. Marquis of Trimble is slowly recovering after an attack of appendicitis.
Mr and Mrs Robert Brown of Jacksonville receive a telegram announcing their son Robert Brown Jr. has arrived safely in New York from overseas service. Robert took part in some of the last hard battles against the Huns.
Mr Page Morris was a business visitor in Columbus Monday. Mr and Mrs T C Green guests for a few days of their son and family at Crooksville. Mr and Mrs Lee McDowell attended the funeral of their sister in Logan Monday. Mrs Walter Wolfe spent Monday with Logan friends. H H Supplee of Zanesville called here Monday by his mother's illness. Mr Frank Sibert of Columbus Mrs Will Bechtold Mrs W B Edgar and Helen Sibert of Athens were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs D R Sibert. Dr A R Jones of Columbus was a business visitor here Monday. Floyd Harrold a sailor boy from New York City is visiting his parents. Mrs F C Howard returned to Columbus after visiting her daughter Mrs C W Juniper. C W Juniper did business in Athens Monday. Miss Elizabeth Stellar returned to Columbus after spending the weekend here. her mother will be her guest for a few days. Mrs T C Galvin spent Monday in Athens.
Revival meetings are in progress at the U B Church in Jacksonville led by Pastor Rev D S Mills. The public is cordially invited to attend these services.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simpson and their two children have come back from Alaska after several months away. They will spend a couple of weeks in the city with Mrs. Zimmer before continuing to their home.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bobo and their baby visited the parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bobo in Athens at the start of the week.
The Friendship Circle will meet on Thursday evening at the Methodist church with hostesses Mesdames Mclain Pen man Reese Rose and Embrey.
Dorothy Dalton headlines at the Opera House tonight performing Tyrant Fear along with a comedy segment. The program features Dalton in leading roles with light entertainment between acts.
Mrs. Chris Ludy corre sponding Secretary of the Oman s Home Missionary Society of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist church spent the weekend in the city. She was guest of Mare Frances Socie and spoke at the Sunday meeting. Various locals hosted weekend visitors including Ed Cherry Logan and Johan Thompson, Grace Chappel Columbus with her two sons, Ira Leech Columbus Barracks, Hattie Weekly Columbus, James Bland and relatives, and the Carnes family planning a move.
Theodore E. Burton former Ohio senator and president of the League of Nations Union urged in New York that Germany be barred from the League and that the covenant not hinder penalties upon that country in a speech to the Canadian Club.
Eight influenza cases reported in the Monte Leone household with two children aged six and five among the affected. The family centers a local health update as officials monitor spread and advise precautions.
Miss Marie Swaim supervisor of music in Athens city schools was struck by a Ford sedan driven by Mrs. C M Gill while crossing State Street near Court. She suffered severe bruising but no broken bones and remained home several days. Witnesses said another car approached as Miss Swaim crossed.
Mothers and widows of Canadian soldiers who died in the war will be awarded silver crosses by the Dominion government announced by minister of militia Mewburn. The British government also plans bronze plaques for next of kin.
Charles Barczak an 18 year old miner from Canaanville appeared in the clerks office this morning to file first naturalization papers. Barczak was born in Austria-Hungary.
Willam Smith files suit seeking 175 dollars in damages from Deliver D. Bolin claiming two horses a wagon and harness bought last month were not as described. He seeks payment to cover the loss citing misrepresentation in the sale.
The Athens Elks announce this year’s minstrel shows will run April 1 and 2 behind the stage lights. The event promises old time enthusiasm and pep with added go, aiming to be a ringer in gaiety and song.
Memorial services were held in the lodge room for three deceased Elks Capt. K. T. Crossen died of wounds in France William Cornell died in an eastern military camp and Prof Edson M. Mills. The usual December ceremony was delayed due to the flu epidemic and restrictions on public gatherings.
Dennis Spires writes from France dated February 28 describing being in good spirits with a vaudeville show of about thirty performers. He mentions plans to travel France toward Paris, earning about 125 dollars a month, and notes a unit change to the 6th Police Corps from the 112th.
Miss Doris Sanders called on Clemmie Vale on Friday. Bert Davis and family spent Monday at Carl Hill. Mrs Roe Brown visits her parents at Pomeroy. Raymond Vale went to Akron Monday to seek work. Several from here attended John Lyle’s funeral Sunday at Midway.
An airplane carrying two Americans crashed in front of a moving train near Chaumont. One aviator was killed and a railway car was derailed. Local authorities reported the incident occurred on March 11.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels spoke by wireless telephone today with an aviator flying 160 miles down the Potomac River. Daniels heard the aviator answer back as the communication was established via wireless.
A Logan county soldier, missing both hands, arrived in Huntington on his way home. He had been reported killed in action but refused to give his name, saying he would not discuss the loss of his hands.
A reader testimonials show Nerv Worth tonic as a low cost remedy improving stomach trouble sleeplessness and fatigue. Peter Brown reports a drastic recovery after one bottle and promises a refund if no improvement. The item notes local drugstores in Green Amyer Piqua Athens Hickman’s Pharmacy Nelsonville McKee’s Drug Store sell Nerv Worth.
Director General Hines of the railroad administration meets with 25 railroad officials including War Finance Corporation and advisory board members to adjust financial troubles caused by Congress not passing a 750 million dollar appropriation. The closed door conference begins at 10 oclock.
Detroit March 11 John H. Guild served one year to save his second wife from disgrace. Today he married the second Woman the second time believing himself deserted and divorced by his first wife. Guild was arrested a year later by the first wife for prior misdeeds.
In Hammond Indiana on Main Street a robbery occurred targeting John Bikstein who now remains a private citizen following the event. The brief notes his change from utility cop to private status.
George Enslow received fifteen days in jail after wandering into a policeman’s home late at night not realizing a burglar alarm was active. The incident prompted police caution about home security and late night wandering.
An old advertisement touts Beggs Mustarine as a true yellow mustard remedy that relieves inflammation and congestion. It claims to stop headaches backaches neuralgia and rheumatic pains by rubbing it on the affected area with no blistering and no irritant fumes.
A May 1 examination at Logan courthouse will select a superintendent and matron for Hocking county infirmary. Only two passed prior tests though law requires an eligible list of three. Applications are available free from the state civil service commission in Columbus. The recent ruling limits competition to immediate family pairs.
The report notes Freddie Doolittle, a nickname given by friends for his light workload, faced a drunk charge when arraigned this morning after a period of steady but tempered labor and patent goods bottled in bond.
Federal intervention is seen as the only way to settle the harbor boatmen strike after talks broke down between strikers and private owners. Neither side will yield on the eight hour day. John F. Riley says about twenty thousand long shoremen will stay idle rather than work freights on nonunion ships.
Japanese diplomats in Washington compared Korea's push for independence from Japan to Britain's Irish question. They said Korea seeks sole national independence in any peace settlement and that change is desired for Korea as part of a world order, with emphasis on Japan.
About 90 000 International Harvester workers will vote on a policy plan. Employees at each plant will elect a workers council to decide questions on conditions, hours, wages and recreation. The plan bans discrimination by race sex time or religion in any way.
Broadwell residents report 67 families without local mail. They must drive eight to ten miles to Stewart for delivery due to poor road conditions preventing carrier service. William Graham from Pittsburg tends to coal loads and bets on new mining prospects. J W Haybrow here handles surface work, fence repairs, and coal land options.
London reports the British and French governments have agreed to build a tunnel under the English Channel and consider tunnels under the Bosphorus and Gibraltar straits.
In Harrisburg on March 11 a state legislative amendment proposed requiring night headlights and taillights for cattle on roads after sunset. After debate the measure was rejected, removing bulls and cows from the rule.
Representative Frank W. Mondell of New Castle Wyoming was elected Republican floor leader by a vote of 160 to 28 with 28 voting present. Earlier Representative Mann of Illinois was chosen to lead but declined the nomination.
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