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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1922

Page

3

Little Wonder Capsules touted in Syracuse testimonial

A Syracuse man reports relief from severe dyspepsia after using Jaques Little Wonder Capsules. The letter, from E Manning of 954 Lancaster Ave, cites rapid relief and recommends the product, noting availability through McKee Drug Co and other outlets.

E. Manning Lanaster Avenue Syracuse N. Y Jaques Capsule Co., Inc Aques Little Wonder W. B. Jaques Plattsboro Ie. Y Jaques McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville Jaques Capsule Co Plattsburg

Nelsonville Colored Masons Exalt Ten Members in Special Convocation

Valley Chapter No. 29 R A M held a March 11 12 convocation with ten star Masons exalted by Grand High Priest H Gilbert Deputy J P Bowles and other officers from Columbus. The event marked a reestablished Valley Chapters and included a banquet prepared by the Eastern Star chapter. J W Lewis is high priest and W G Woodson secretary. next convocation set for March 25 with expected large attendance.

Valley R. M H. ©. Gilbert J. P. Bowles S. B. Saunders N. J. Clarke Johnson Columbus G. W Bowman A. R. Foley Valley Chapters J. W. Lewis W. G. Woodson

Gibbons Crowned Ohio Amateur Champion at 8 5 Pounds

Billy Gibbons of Byesville claims the Ohio amateur boxing title at eight and five pounds and is ready to defend it against any junior boxer in Buckeye State. The challenge comes from manager Billy Brock who backs the young fighter and notes Gibbons has relatives in Nelsonville.

Billy Gibbons de Luxe Byesville Ohio Buckeye Billy Brock Gibbons Nelsonville

St Patrick's Dance Invites Knights of Pythias to K of P Hall

Knights of Pythias are invited to attend a St Patrick's Dance at K of P Hall on Friday evening, March 17. Couples encouraged to bring wives, sweethearts, or sisters. Dancing begins at 8 P M. Committee plans event.

St.patrick’s Pan Knights of Pythias K. of P. Hall

Y Team Plans Season Finale With Columbus All Star

The Y team schedules a Saturday evening game against the Columbus All-Star squad. Several visiting players come from Pan Handle shop and other strong teams. Fans expect the top game of the year on the Y floor. The Y squad, after a first-round exit in the Central States tournament, showed creditable play as the eventual Southern Ohio champions were defeated by the same event.

Ocal “Y Coumbus Pan Handle Shop Southern Ohio Columbus

Miss Margaret Juniper Hosts G A Club Gathering

Miss Margaret Juniper entertained the G A Club at her home last evening with an enjoyable visit. Wash Roberts spent the first of the week in Columbus on business.

Margaret Juniper G A. Club Wash Roberts Columbus

Mrs Mills Hosts Hyperion Club Ladies Gathering

Mrs William Mills will entertain the ladies of the Hyperion Club Saturday afternoon at her West Washington Street home.

William Mills The Hyperion Club West Washington Street

Box of children's clothes sent from Wooster thanked

A Wooster sender named Elizabeth Keil contributed a box of children's clothing in good condition. The local committee thanks the donor, noting this is the second box from the family and that much of the garments and shoes are of little value. Donors are urged to send only good plain clothing.

Wooster Elizabeth Keil

Ladies Honor Mrs Reeves With Friday Matinee

Mrs Elwood Reeves entertained last Friday with guests including Mrs A J Shivers and daughter Nora of Hay idenville Mrs Tom Evans of the Diamond Mrs Levi Sweezy and daughter of Chauncey Mrs Eden Patton Mrs Frank Landis and Mrs Maud Price Mrs Ed Spencer Edna Patton and Helen Reeves in attendance.

Elwood Reeves A J. Shivers Nora Hayidenville Tom Evans the Diamond Levi Sweezy Chauncey Eden Patton Frank Landis Maud Price Ed Spencer Edna Patton Helen Reeves

Scouts Host Basketball double at Y for Athens tournament

The Boy Scouts staged two basketball games at the Y last night to raise funds for their expenses ahead of the Scout tournament in Athens in April. Troop 3 defeated Troop 4 10 to 3 in the opener. Troop 2 then beat Troop 3 24 to 13.

Athens

Central Parent-Teachers Meet Called Friday Afternoon

The Central Parent-Teachers Association schedules an important meeting Friday at 2 o'clock in the Central building. All patrons are urged to attend.

Central Parent. Teachers Association Central Parent-Teachers Association

Mary Welch Recovers After Illness With Flu

Mary Welch is now nicely recovering after an illness marked by flu symptoms.

Mary Welch

Hocking River Falls From Flood Peak In Hocking Valley

The Hocking river fell to 19.2 feet by Thursday after a peak near 21 feet earlier in December. By 1 p.m. the surface dropped eight inches from the high mark and water receded from Mill and West Union streets. Frank Bean’s East Bridge home was the only reported flooded residence. Richland Avenue submerged to about a foot Wednesday night but was dry by Thursday morning. Reports from Athens and other Hocking Valley areas noted receding waters and exposed dry land under sun.

Jupiter Pluvius Hocking Wast Bridge Mill West Union Streets Frank Bean East Bridge Richland Avenue Athens Hocking Valley

Employee Given Place on Board

Thomas F. E. Mitten, president of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit, announced a victory for cooperation between workers and management at the company’s annual stockholders meeting. Five directors aligned with Miller were ousted, and John McElroy, an employee, was named one of the new directors.

Philadelphia Thomas FE. Mitten Philadelphia Rapid Transit Miller Mitten John McElroy

Anthracite wage talks set for tomorrow afternoon

George W. Williams reports that miners seek a 20 percent wage boost while operators prepare to demand a new wage agreement with about 15 percent cuts. They promise lower coal prices if wages fall and argue market inactivity requires price reductions. While war wages blame lingers, there is cautious sentiment to resolve differences to avoid long coal-field idle time.

George W. Williams I. N New York

Final Effort to Save John McHenry from Gallows

Washington dispatch reports 22 year old Connecticut youth John McHenry faces execution after conviction for shooting a Washington auto dealer and killing a police detective. President Harding’s clemency seems unlikely as he previously declined intervention, despite appeals from Anthony League and other groups.

Washington Mar International News Service John McHenry Connecticut Harding McHenry Anthony League

River Life Given Big Job at Ironton

Sheriff Dement and Deputy Wilson patrolled the Ohio river front in gasoline boat and ordered all shanty boat owners to cross the river or leave the county. A fifteen gallon still was found and confiscated. All house boats moored in Ironton departed downstream.

Ironton, O Dement Wilson Lawrence County Ohio River Ironton

Great Lakes coal shipping opens with Leopold from Cleveland

Sandusky reports the coal shipping season beginning as the freight steamer Leopold arrives from Cleveland loaded at Pennsylvania docks and clears for Chicago. A doctor gains a woman's sympathy with a gesture described as a hunch for husbands.

Sandusky, O Great Lakes Leopold Cleveland Pennsylvania Chicago

Wealthy heiress invites Creighton student on European trip

Ralph Powell a Creighton law student and state and city tennis champion receives a telegram from Mrs. Arthur I. Schoellkoff of New York offering a European trip and return to her New York City home. The 70 year old heiress reportedly has a $55,000,000 fortune and controlling interest in the Niagara Falls Power company.

Omaha Neb Arthur I. Schoelikoff New York Ralph Powell Creighton Law Schoellkoff Niagara Falls Power Company Powell Europe New York City

Peterson's Ointment Promises Healing For Old Sores

Peterson's ointment markets its healing power for piles eczema galt rheum pimply skin sore feet and chafing to millions. The ad quotes a seller claim of mighty healing power and lists a price of 2.02 dollars for the product M20 Bh.

Peterson

Freckle-Face Remedy Promises Quick Freckle Removal

March sun and wind bring out freckles and Othine double strength offered by druggists promises a clear complexion after a few applications. The product comes with a money back guarantee if freckles remain.

Indigestion Warning and Remedy Cited in Advert

The text warns that gas and bloating signal excess stomach hydrochloric acid causing acid indigestion and gastritis. It advises using Bisulated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acid, remove gas, and soothe the stomach, noting its safety and popularity among users.

Five Masked Men Feather Jitney Driver on Public Square

Five masked men stripped glued and feathered a jitney driver on Sulphur Springs public square at 3 am then told him to go home and behave himself hereafter. The assault occurred early in the morning with the victim left unharmed but humiliated and facing an unknown motive. Police began an investigation into the incident.

Sulphur Springs Tex Mar

Battle over old grudge leaves man dead and another wounded

In Huntington West Virginia on March 16 Robert Smith a Black man was killed and Carl Kates a white man was badly wounded in a battle sparked by an old grudge near the city.

Huntington W. Va Robert Smith Carl Kates

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