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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1922

Page

8

Cumberland woman touts Lydia E Pinkham remedy

Mrs John Heter of 53 Dilley Street Cumberland Maryland credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing back pains and easing childbirth after long suffering. She offers to answer letters from women asking what it did for her, urging others to write for more information and to publish similar recommendations.

Cumberland, Md Lydia E. Pinkham Soreinn John Heter Dilley Street Cumberland

Concrete houses built by air powered cement guns

The article describes houses now being constructed with reinforced concrete produced by spraying cement from a gun driven by compressed air. This method highlights a shift in building technique and materials usage.

Billy Whiskers Escapes Cruel Toy-Show Handler

Bettina, Billy, and helpers plot escape from their cruel captor Jim after a harsh backstage beating. A stagehand rescues the burro pair, freeing them to hide in the woods as the town confronts the abuse. Tomorrow promises news of their attempted escape.

Jim Tom Billy Bettina Saalfield Publishing Co Akron

Golden Girl Refuses Golf Day Amid Family Tragedy

Grace mourns in a grief-stricken voice and repeats that she cannot bear to speak of the loss as she and her companions give up golf for the day. The article portrays a girl overwhelmed by her parents' absence.

Grace

Silent reunion as Grace consoles Ilona

Grace lifts her head and pushes back her hair after a shared moment of sorrow. Ilona remains beside her, patting Grace's shoulder as both wait for the emotional storm to pass.

Ilona Grace

Silent Woods Offer Refuge From Golf Lesson

Grace and Ilona seek rest while Grace fears a heart attack may disrupt teaching Grace to play golf. They retreat into the woods finding silent comfort among trees and share quiet reflections on their Wellington world. The scene ends with a tease: to be continued.

Ilona Grace Tiona Tiena Treea Wellington Iona

Juvenile Pleads Guilty in Skunk Hollow Bootlegging

In Skunk Hollow two and a half miles west of Byers Sheriff Lockel and Deputy Wyckoff seized five barrels of mash and a forty gallon still. Raymond Johnson and Ray Left pled guilty before Judge Coultrap. Left paid 899 dollars plus costs. Johnson, 18, had sentence withheld. Both remain in county jail as investigators suspect they had just finished a hatch.

Skunk Hollow Byers Lockel Harry Wyckoff Raymond Johnson Ray Left H. C. Coultrap Johnson

Arrests After Whiskey Mash House Discovery

Officers found coils hidden in a house and a tank in a basement while five barrels of mash and only one quart of whiskey were seized. John son was home when officers arrested Left and his witain wyers. Mrs. Left returned home. Johnson is Left’s brother in law and they moved from Chillicothe to Skunk Hollow four months ago.

Johnson Arhur Left Witainwyers Skunk Hollow Chillicothe

Sunday School Class Expands At Mc Arthur Church

The Men s Bible class of the Christian church in Mc Arthur grew to need more space last June. In September two annex rooms and a 40 by 40 basement were added, a 12 by 18 kitchen equipped, and two weeks ago 100 chairs installed. Funds came from a minstrel show by the class men. County Superintendent C L Williams teaches, M S Cox edits the Demokrat Enquirer, the class president. The group averages about fifty attendees and publishes a four page weekly paper with lessons and church notes edited by Pastor O J Howearth.

C. L. Williams M. S. Cox Democrat-Enquirer O. J. Howearth

Eczema Relief Story Prompts Free Sample Offer

Mrs. John Timbrooks of Romeo Michigan reports intense itching burning and a rapid rash spread from neck to chest and shoulders. She says treatment failed until she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and now is completely healed with continued use of Cuticura products and talcum.

John Timbrooks Rt. 3 Romeo Michigan

McArthur dentist to install Clapp-Eastham radio system

Dr. A. W. Paffenbarger’s McArthur office will host the first Clapp-Eastham radio unit in town. The gadget arrives within a week or ten days and will broadcast jazz meanwhile the doctor plans to entertain patients. Revival services at the M E F church continue to draw crowds with E. L. A. Patterson of Hamden delivering an inspiring address last night. Ernie Sprague announces a 30 minute song service tomorrow evening and Rev. A A Turner will deliver the sermon.

McArthur A. W. Paffenbarger M. EF E.y. L. A. Patterson Hamden Ernie Sprague A. A. Turner

Funeral services held for George Salts at Presbyterian Church

George Salts funeral was held Friday at 2 pm in the Presbyterian church with Rev J Bates officiating and Elk Cemetery interment. Attendees from afar included Ed Salts Columbus Mr McKibben Pittsburgh Pa and several families from Dundas Hamden and Dun Das. The So and Sew Club then enjoyed a pleasant Friday afternoon with sewing and refreshments hosted by Mrs Harry Specht.

George Salts Presbyterian Church J. Bates Elk Cemetery Ed Salts Columbus McKibben Pittsburgh Jim Timms Ed Warner J. J. Dawson Cora Winters Dundas Steve Brine Hamden Harry Specht

Probate Admits Estate And Transfers Bond

The estate of Mary Ann Smith is admitted to probate. Her real and personal property is willed to wife Mary M. Swepston for her support and for niece Ida O. Swepston. Conrad Smith, executor, is granted permission to transfer the bond.

Mary M. Swepston Ida O. Swepston Conrad Smith Mary Ann Smith

McArthur News Highlights and Local Sports

J L Beckley of Athens visited his son in McArthur and was greeted by many friends. McArthur Question basketball beat Hamden En on the local floor 88 to 25. Sept C L Williams to speak about Sunday school at 2 PM in Dundas U B church. The Watch Dog column features McArthur people.

McArthur J. L. Beckley Athens Mary Carnal Columbus Helen Glassburn Hamden En C. L. Williams U. B Dundas Watch Dog

Dear Annie Laurie Young girl seeks guidance on dating

A teen asks Annie Laurie for advice on continuing a two year relationship with a 22 year old, balancing affection and freedom, and whether to date others. Rose counsels forming a friendship without exclusion. probate court note mentions the world speed record for an airplane at 212 miles per hour and the will of Dr. G. M. Swepston.

G. M. Swepston

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