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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1922
Page
2
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to treat early colds with Musterole a white mustard oil ointment. It claims to draw out congestion ease soreness and avoid blistering matching the effect of mustard plasters. Available in 85 65 cent jars and 2.00 hospital size. BETTER THAN MUSTARD PLASTARD.
Cincinnati dispatch reports a committee of the American Legion denying charges that former soldiers were mistreated at Longview hospital for the insane. Judge Robert S. Marx had claimed mistreatment, drawing national attention and criticism of hospital leadership.
McKee Drug Co. offers a Hyo mei outfit to relieve catarrh with a full refund if customers are not satisfied. No cost risk is stated for trying the remedy.
Miss Hawkins of Wellston and Ohio University music faculty will wed C B Ozias president of Dayton Iron and Steel Company. Athens residents recall her three years as voice teacher at Ohio University and her renowned soprano work with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra tour and numerous concerts.
Mrs. Franklin FE Foster celebrated her 88th birthday at the old family home on South Court Street surrounded by flowers tele...grams and family. Her sons J. M. Foster of Washington DC and E. C. Foster of Milwaukee could not attend. Her mental condition remains active though her physical health has lately declined. she stays able to move about the house with family and friends nearby.
The Pallas club met Saturday at 2:30 pm with Mrs. Slutz hosting at 18 South Congress. President Mrs. A. O. Sloane presided. After a brief business opening and America, members presented papers on Armenia and the Armenians by Mrs. L. J. Addicott and The House of the Seven Wise Men by Mrs. T. W. Craig.
Mrs Russell Rupp welcomed Alpha Sigma Alpha patroness guests at a six oclock dinner in the Colonial. Active chapter pledges attended with 91 covers. Special guests included Mrs Alston Ellis and Mrs E B Bryan. Snapdragons and carnations adorned the tables. Mrs F E Garrett contributed bouquets. Hand painted place cards bore verses by Mrs H A Hatch.
Nine children gathered Saturday at the Warthman home on Poplar Avenue to celebrate Robert Warthman’s ninth birthday. Prizes went to Delia Dorsey and Morrison Burns in the contest game. Guests included Kathaleen Frum Delia Dorsey Lucile Gardney Virgene McAdoo John Lee Marquis Morrison Burns John Britton Kenneth Smith and Delbert Howett with Mrs Joe Stewart Gloucester Miss Mary Ward Miss Leona Clark Miss Helen Hampson and Miss Marie Hope assisting.
Monday morning at the frost parsonage Rev M F E Chatley officiated the wedding of Melvin McAfee and Nellie Hayne of Frost. The couple, joined by bride’s parents, marked a family ceremony as Harold Pierce and others visited from Boston and shared in a faculty reception at the Bryan home.
The Childs Conservation League will meet with Mrs. E. G. Burt of Palmer Street on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs. A. L. Johnson returned Saturday from a week's visit in Columbus with her children Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Linscott and Mr. and Mrs. Justus Brown and family. Dr. Blaine Johnson and family of Logan visited Athens on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. G. C. Harris and son of Amesville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. France. Mr. and Mrs. John Hill and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bell of Nelsonville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. De Valson Davis. Mr. E. Carsey returned Sunday from Dayton where he attended a Delco Light service school.
Sage Tea and Sulphur mixture restored gray hair to natural color and shine says a traditional aid now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The remedy is simple to apply with a sponge or brush and promises darker, thicker, glossier hair over a few uses.
Kalamazoo Michigan March 13 John Dodge Jr of Detroit is held without charge in Kalamazoo county jail while Emiline Knackerneck 19 of Western State Normal college lies in hospital with a crushed skull after leaping from a car driven by Dodge and Rex Karl during an automobile ride west of the city. Police say three girls stopped the duo and the others’ names were not known.
London March 13 The Premier Lloyd George is expected to make a parliamentary statement on political unrest in India when he comes back from his Credeth Wales vacation. The announcement was intimated today.
The Dutch government denies a Central News Dispatch report from Amsterdam that the former German Kaiser is dead. Officials call the rumor unfounded and request caution amid circulating chatter.
A vintage advertisement promises a teaspoonful of California Fig Syrup will cleanse the bowels of a sick child within hours. It claims the fruity taste soothes a cross feverish youngster and urges mothers to ask for the genuine product with age-specific directions on the bottle.
Mary McFadden, newly named mayor of Magnetics Springs Ohio, tells church visitors that Prohibition will unfold over decades. She likens enforcement to drying Lake Erie with a one-ounce sponge and warns against mothers relying on authorities for child rearing while commenting on fashion trends.
Sim Earick Athens high graduate and last year of college basketball earned first team honors on Earl Prugh’s all-state selections. Ray O Daffer named as the balance wheel of the Ohio quintet and U Van Sickle received favorable guard mentions. Angus King, though ineligible midseason, was noted as the gamest forward seen in the conference.
A claimed home remedy says a few drops of Outgo applied to the toe pad surrounding an ingrown nail reduces inflammation and pain. It supposedly toughens the surrounding skin so the nail turns outward overnight. Outgo is marketed as a harmless antiseptic for chiropodists.
The presidential party aboard the Nahmeoka nears Fort Pierce after sailing 125 miles down the Indian River with two short stops since Saturday. The president plans to play golf here or at Vero Beach if weather permits and may motor to Palm Beach after the game.
Brigadier Palmer the territorial young peoples secretary for the eastern division of the Salvation Army will speak at the First M E Church in Athens Wednesday evening. He is an experienced worker with years in Australia and other lands. Accompanying him will be Captain Gifford of Cleveland, also a young peoples worker.
In Sofia on March 13 police sought the bomber of the United States legation. The attack caused only slight damage and American Minister Wilson was away. The Bulgarian government apologized and pledged to find and punish the guilty party.
Coolville Mrs. William Chase, a Carthage township pioneer, died Sunday at her daughter Hannah Bails home in Vanderhoof. She was 92, born in New Jersey, married in 1853, and lived in Carthage since. She leaves four children Eaton, Edwin Chase, Mrs. Hannah Bail, and Mrs. Lydia Jeffers. Funeral set for Vanderhoof Tuesday at 2 PM.
Mrs. Pilcher wife of former District Superintendent B L Pilcher now of Bowling Green arrived Friday to visit Mr and Mrs E G Alden and other friends for a few days. She hopes to be joined by Mr Pilcher later in the week.
Miss Cora Gardner of Athens is spending the weekend with Miss Dora Walden, enjoying a short visit and social time in the city.
A crowd of youths gathered Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs William Moore to honor Miss Gladys Gardiner of Athens who was the Sunday guest of Miss Josephine Moore.
The Eastern Stars held an early St Patrick s Day celebration after their regular chapter meeting last Friday evening. The program featured jokes readings instrumental and vocal music contests and stunts with merriment despite light rain.
Mrs. Tilton returned Monday from a week's stay at the home of her sister Mrs. Johnson in Torch.
Mrs. Allen honored her son Rex on what was described as his fifth birthday with a Saturday gathering. Guests included Wilma Cowdery, Thelma Cowdery, Ruth McBride, Golda Friend, Emmett Friend, Cons tance Walden, Lucy Baker, Nettie Potter, Charles Paynter, Otty Yagala, Violet, Ruth, and Rex Allen. The celebration featured taffy pulling, games, music, and homemade candy.
The Trop township grange hall drew many members on March 11 despite poor roads. They protested potential strikes by mine workers and railroad men and urged peaceful settlement. The meeting featured a school comparison discussion and a lively calf club update with near full attendance and plans for April 2.
An incendiary started a new blaze yesterday in a tenement at 1059 Lynn Street, despite police precautions. This marks the twelfth fire in the building over recent months.
Ohio defeats Denison 36 to 16 at the Ohio gym preserving a two year home win streak. Ray O’Daffer and Bell paced the Ohio offense with four baskets apiece while Herron Rettig and Burkett contributed key baskets as coach Finsterwald’s squad rebounded from Granville loss.
Between 300000 and 500000 British engineers and machinists were idle today due to a employers lockout. About 3000 workshops were reported closed as the nationwide action affected industrial centers.
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