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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
8
Ad touts Sulpherb Tablets made of sulfur and minerals with rare herb extracts. Claims purge sluggish blood and remove boils pains and skin problems. Promises relief from constipation and liver kidney issues and guarantees results for 80 cents per sealed tube, suitable for children and adults.
River levels for key sites show Point Bridge at 15.3 feet and falling while Herr's Island at 16 feet and Davis Island at 14.7 feet trend downward. Beaver Dam reads 24 feet and is falling as Parkersburg rises to 31.9 feet and Point Weanant reaches 49 feet with an upward trend.
At 8 30 this afternoon the Boy Scout basketball tournament started at the armory with sessions through the evening and again Saturday morning. Three Chillicothe teams and two Parkersburg squads arrived by noon trains while Troop 1 Parkersburg led by Lang shown as husky. McArthur team led by Kelly contrasts with Parkersburg’s size. Tomorrow at 12 45 Columbia theatre offers a free Scout performance for uniformed boys and games are officiated by Rupp Mackie from Athens and Davis Farich from Ohio University. A pistol holster that opens fully when drawn was patented for quick action.
At the City Board of Health meeting in Higgins' offices the 1921 budget was discussed. N W Baker reported year ending December 31, 1919 with 1869 investigations. 226 concerned six cases. There were 31 scarlet fever and 12 diphtheria cases. Sanitary visits to restaurants groceries and dairies numbered 47 46 and AT respectively. No county nurse has been found.
The Central Stove Manufacturers Association meeting in Columbus Ohio includes stove makers from Ohio Indiana and West Virginia. They decide to alter styles of certain gas stoves to conserve gas. Open top stoves will be eliminated as part of the plan.
A New York sub committee of anthracite miners and operators began deliberations today over workers requests for a six hour day and a five day work week.
Mr and Mrs William Turner of Fostoria Ohio announce the arrival of a son at their home on March 3 The mother formerly Miss Mae Syx of Chauncey daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Syx
The Christian Endeavor Society of First Christian Church visited Nelsonville Sunday evening for a joint union meeting with the local Christian church society. Participants included Miss Gladys Bradfield Miss Pearl Wharton Miss Larah Guthrie and piano duets by Lucile Bradfield and Dorothy Minister. About 30 Chauncey members attended.
Charlies Syx and family of Chauncey attended the funeral of Mr Campbell in Nelsonville last week.
The Bible school of the First Christian Church presents an evening program Sunday at 7. The playlet Building the Church features parts by Sun day school classes led by Mrs. Clarence Butts and Mrs. L. H. Pendergrass. Music adds to the event with no admission charged and offerings for Home Missionary work invited.
Cyrus McKibben, long time resident of Chauncey and worker at the Bailey Run Mines, died Monday after several days of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Thursday at New Marshfield where he passed away. He is survived by his wife a few weeks married, his parents two sisters and one brother Louis McKibben of Chauncey.
Chauncey High School was broken into between last Friday evening and Monday morning. The kitchen used by the Domestic Science class was robbed and the library door forced. Papers and rubbish were set in the cloak room and partially burned. No clues to the guilty party. Mrs Dora Watkins and Mrs Nettie Evans confined by illness.
A dance is announced for Saturday evening in Johnsons Hall to raise proceeds for Chauncey Baseball Club. Everyone is invited and urged to attend.
Chicago March 19 officials of the American railway engineers association say U S railways face the busiest reconstruction in history. An official notes engineers expect an unprecedented busy season and that current quiet periods followed by needed appropriations will push the work forward.
The fate of Truman H. Newberry and four other defendants in a federal election law conspiracy case rests with a Grand Rapids jury after closing arguments and judge Clarence W. Sessions's instructions. Prosecutors claim $225,000 was spent to purchase a Senate seat. defense says Newberry had no knowledge or involvement. Indictments included 135 count conspiracy and mail fraud charges. five defendants still in trial.
War Department records at Hoboken show 3,709 AEF members married foreign brides by March 15, spanning 17 nationalities. Nation counts include France 2,295 Britain 1,101 Belgium 79 Italy 41 and other totals. about 5,000 soldiers total reportedly wed foreigners.
Hawaii population excluding military reserves is 24,992 with the Honolulu district at 80,369 according to census figures. Washington reports national totals.
Harmony Hill residents report moving from Michigan to the Oucton farm at Hockingport with goods stored at Little Hocking awaiting better roads. Miss Carrie Thorp returns from Marietta after being summoned by the death of her grandfather B. Cunningham. Clarence Dodd of Ireland fixes a new chicken house for R. R. Hueston. Mr. and Mrs. John Dutton of Crantsville welcomed a son born Tuesday. Iva Ballard bought the John Lavelle farm nearby. Mrs. Emma Smith visited her sisters Minnie and Nellie Barrows on Wednesday. Jim Conley and daughter Hazel spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conley at Newbury.
Dr Franklin Miles promotes his new personal heart treatment with a $2.50 free option and a $32.50 full service. He claims twenty years of research yield remarkable cures for heart and nerve ailments and urges afflicted individuals to request the Heart Book and free evaluation. Send details to Dr Miles Dept HF 337 to 347 Franklin St Elkhart Indiana.
Spain exports roughly 90 percent of its cork output, reflecting strong foreign demand for the central tree bark commodity. Local producers note extensive international shipments and rising demand in wine and industrial sectors.
The ad claims Marmola Prescription Tablets can reduce weight safely without dieting or exercise. It touts them as harmless and cheap, selling a large case for $1 at druggists or by mail from the Marmola Co. Detroit. It promises two to four pounds a week with no feared after effects.
Salem reports strong Sunday school attendance with a list of ill members including Mrs John Burt Gertrude Hauchen and George Graham. The Rose family visited Mrs Rose's sister and family along with Sherman Richardson and Elaine Richardson and Alva Marks visited Eliza Tinker. Ruth Rolland sprained her ankle at school. Ida B Devore traveled to Athens Friday and returned Sunday noting bad roads to Beaumont.
Mr Wm E Bryant of Bryantville Mass writes that Balmwort Kidney Tablets are the very best he has tried among many remedies. He notes back pains rheumatic pains scanty colored and smarting pains indicate kidneys and bladder not functioning. the tablets are said to correct and revive activity. Sold by all druggists.
Fairview residents share Sunday visits with Ellen Cole and Vern Dixon. Athens visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Merle Johnson and Mr. Raymond Dixon stops. The Lightners mourn Nutter Lightner in Clarksburg. family sympathy extends to his parents. Amelia and Alice Russell on the sick list. Frank Nelson visits Belpre for business.
In Topeka Kansas on March 19 Miss Millie Bodart wed A F Groom, making her a bride and groom at once in a playful twist of nuptial news. The brief item notes the coincidence of their surnames during the ceremony.
A new firearm uses compressed carbon dioxide as its propelling power. The device leverages CO2 pressure to drive projectiles, signaling a shift in small arms propulsion technology.
A new investment office in the Cline Building serves Athens and Southeastern Ohio. It offers preferred and common stocks in coal, rubber, oil, gas, and mortgage stocks. It connects locals with eastern and central brokerage houses and endorses Knox Tire and Rubber Co. and Stark and Ohio Mining Co. profits. Information free. stocks are non taxable.
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