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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1922

Page

5

Little Wonder Capsules Miraculously Help Syracuse Man

A Syracuse man reports rapid relief from dyspepsia after using Jaques Little Wonder Capsules. The letter praises the product's effectiveness for indigestion, constipation, heartburn, and biliousness with easy usage and money-back guarantee. The capsules are sold by McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and by mail from Jaques Capsule Co Plattsburg NY.

E. Manning Lanafter Avenue Syracuse N. Y Jaques Capsule Co., Inc Jaques W. B. Jaques Plattsboro Mm. Y McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville Jaques Capsule Co Plattsburg

Nelsonville Masons Exalt Ten at Valley Chapter Convocation

Valley Chapter No. 29 R A M held a special convocation March 11 12 in Nelsonville elevating ten Masons to Royal Arch. Grand officers H C Gilbert W Bowman and others attended. A banquet followed and future convocations are planned.

Valley Eastern Star J. W. Lewis W. G. Woodson

Boxing Champion Billy Gibbons Defends Ohio Title

Billy Gibbons of Byresville claims the amateur boxing championship of Ohio at 85 pounds and vows to defend the title against any junior boxer in the Buckeye State. The challenge was issued by Billy Brock, manager of Gibbons, who has confidence in his young protégé. Gibbons has relatives in Nelsonville.

Billy Gibbons de Luxe Byresville Ohio Buckeye Billy Brock Gibbons Nelsonville

St Patrick's Dance Invites Knights of Pythias Members

Knights of Pythias invite members to a St Patrick's Dance at K of P Hall on Friday evening March 17. Attendees are urged to bring a wife sweetheart or sister and enjoy a good time with dancing at 8 P M. COMMITTEE.

St.patrick's Dance van Knights of Pythias K. of P. Hall

Y Team to Close Season with Columbus All-Star Showdown

The Y team plans 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 contest on the Y floor this year as the Ys hard luck in the Central States tourney is noted alongside the All-Stars’ selective lineup.

Ocal “Y Coumbus Pan Handle Shop Southern Ohio Columbus

Storage shed with truck and cash register items

A weather boarded common storage with interior ceiling and ample lumber to build two small garages. Includes a one ton Ford Truck 1921 model with puncture proof tires and Hasslers, in good condition. Also a two-drawer National cash register operable electric or by hand.

Miss Margaret Juniper Hosts G A Club Evening

Miss Margaret Juniper entertained G A Club members at her home last evening. Wash Roberts spent the start of the week in Columbus on business.

Margaret Juniper G A. Club Wash Roberts Columbus

Mrs Mills Hosts Hyperion Club Ladies Tea

Mrs William Mills invites the Hyperion Club members to a Saturday afternoon gathering at her West Washington Street home. The event aims to socialize and share refreshments with club ladies.

William Mills The Hyperion Club West Washington Street

Box of children's clothing from Wooster praised

The Wooster donation of children's clothes was received last week in fine condition. Elizabeth Keil, Wooster, is named in a dress pocket, and the committee thanks her for a second box. Volunteers sorted the items yesterday. many pieces and shoes are of no value, and donors are asked to send good plain clothing only.

Wooster Elizabeth Keil

Mrs Elwood Reeves Hosts Guests From Nearby Towns

Mrs Elwood Reeves entertained last Friday with guests Mrs A J Shivers and daughter Nora of Haydenville 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 attendance noted in the social notes.

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

Scout Basketball Fundraiser Nets Athens Tournament Support

The Boy Scouts held two basketball games at the Y to raise funds for expenses toward the Scout tournament in Athens in April. Troop 3 defeated Troop 4 10 to 3 in the first game, then Troop 2 beat Troop 3 24 to 13 in the second.

Athens

Central Parent Teachers Association Meeting Urged

The Central Parent Teachers Association calls an important meeting Friday at 2 PM 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 described as flu.

Mary Welch

River in Hocking Valley recedes after flood peak

The Hocking River fell from 21 feet to 19.5 feet with rising by Thursday morning. By 1 PM the surface dropped eight inches from the high mark, allowing water to recede from Millana West Union streets. Only Frank Bean’s East Bridge residence reported flood intrusion as water neared Richland Avenue. Reports from Athens confirm receding waters and dry land reappearing across the valley.

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

Mitten Wins Control at Philadelphia Rapid Transit Meeting

At the Philadelphia Rapid Transit annual stockholders meeting Thomas F E Mitten president routed five directors who opposed his management. John McElroy was named a new director as part of a board overhaul seen as a victory for cooperation between workers and management.

Philadelphia Thomas FE. Mitten Philadelphia Rapid Transit Mitten John McElroy

Anthracite Wage Fight Prepares For New Deal

George W. Williams reports that miners seek a 20 percent raise while operators plan a wage cut of about 15 percent and a cut in coal prices to consumers. They warn wage reductions will be matched by lower prices, arguing war wages distort the market. Surface talks show poor prospects for peace though underground sentiment favors timely settlement to avoid long idleness in coal fields.

George W. Williams U. N.S New York

McHenry to hang as clemency unlikely

John McHenry a 22 year old Connecticut youth faces execution in Washington after conviction for shooting a dealer and killing a police detective. President Harding is unlikely to intervene despite appeals from the Anthony League and other groups seeking clemency.

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

River Life Receives Big Job in Trenton

IRONTON O March 16 Sheriff Dement and Deputy Wilson patrolled the Ohio river waterfront in a 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 front have departed downriver.

Ironton, O Dement Wilson Lawrence County Ohio River Ironton

Great Lakes coal shipping season opens with Leopold arrival

The coal shipping season on the Great Lakes begins as the freighter Leopold arrives from Cleveland, loaded at Pennsylvania docks and sails for Chicago. A doctor wins a woman's sympathy by giving her his, a curious line noted.

Sandusky, O Great Lakes Leopold Cleveland Pennsylvania Chicago

Wealthy widow invites Creighton student on Europe trip

Omaha report says Mrs. Arthur L. Schoellkoff of New York, 70, worth an estimated 55 million dollars and holding Niagara Falls Power Co. stock, telegrams Ralph Powell, Creighton law student and state and city tennis champion, inviting him to Europe and to live at her New York home.

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

Petersons Ointment Heals Old Sores and Skin Ailments

Petersons ointment targets piles eczema salt rheum pimply skin sore feet and chafing with claims of mighty heating power. The advertisement lists a 60ath price of 5.02 dollars and 1 pound in UK notation.

Peterson

Freckle-Face Remedy Promises Quick Complexion Change

An old advertisement touts Othine double strength as a simple remedy to erase freckles and improve complexion. It notes March sun and winds bring out freckles and urges asking for double strength Othine, sold with money back guarantee if ineffective.

Odd Fellows Encampment to Be Instituted in Glouster

Glouster Grand officers will institute an Encampment this Saturday with a 30 to 40 member class from Athens performing the degrees. The event includes afternoon and evening sessions at the Odd Fellows hall and supper at the Red Men hall. Daughters of Rebekah will manage the cats. Bonds of 155000 for township school buildings are proposed for April 15 with a 30 year term. Four room cottage for sale 65 Main street Harley McCall Gleuster Ohio. Squire J W Richards to appoint a trustee for Monroe township to fill the late John Graham’s vacancy. Mae Riddison and Peggy Broughton return from Yokohama to Shanghai for a year. Mrs B F Achauer in Columbus for a weekend visit. W P O’Donnell heads home to Akron with his mother. Mrs A J Crawford in Columbus.

Athens Rebekah Board of Education Variou Squire J. W. Richards Congo Monroe Township Perry County John Graham Hatfield Graham Square Richards

Gas Indigestion Warning and Relief Remedy

The article warns that excess stomach acid causes gas and indigestion, risks gastritis and ulcers, and can affect the heart. It advises using Bisulated Magnesia or Risaurated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acid and relieve gas, urging readers to avoid ordinary digestive aids.

Five masked men feather jitney driver on Sulphur Springs square

Five masked men stripped glued and feathered a man described as a jitney driver on the public square in Sulphur Springs Texas at 3 o'clock this morning Then they told him to go home to his family and behave himself hereafter.

Sulphur Springs Tex

Battle Over Old Grudge Kills One In Huntington

In Huntington West Virginia Robert Smith a Black man was killed and Carl Kates a white man was badly wounded in a battle over an old grudge. Police reported no arrests as the motive remained unclear.

Huntington W. Va Robert Smith Carl Kates

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