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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1920

Page

3

Spring tonic claim hinges on Dr Williams pink pills

The article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a spring tonic to refresh blood and energy. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Koehn of Buffalo and Mrs. Snyder of Williamsport plus other women, claiming improved strength, appetite, color, and sleep after use. It urges readers to obtain the pills at drugstores or by mail, noting a 60 cent price and a free booklet offer.

Charles Koehn No. 756 Elm Street Buffalo N. Y Mrs. Koehn Misa Virginia Burke Richmond ‘Street Cincineti, O Dr. Williams Williams Dr. Wiliams Medicine Co Schenectady

Quiet wedding joins William J Houston Bertha Adams

Mr William J Houston of Nelsonville and Miss Bertha Adams of New Marshfield wed Friday at 4 PM in the home of Rev B I Timmons. Bride is daughter of Mrs Owen Martin. groom son of Mr and Mrs Edward Houston. After visit, couple to Argonia for their future.

William J. Houston Wnelsonville Bertha Adams New Marshfield B. I. Timmons Argonia Bus Houston Owen Martin Edward Houston Nelsonville

Dormitory Party Attended by 125 Students and 125 Guests

The co-eds of the dormitory and University Terrace annexes hosted a gathering for 125 young women and 125 companions, running from evening until 11 30 with music by a college orchestra. Light refreshments were served and the matrons of the dormitories presided as chaperones.

University Terrace

White Shrine to Meet and Local Residents Return

The White Shrine will meet Monday evening at seven o clock. Mr Frank Lefty LeRoy of Standard Oil Cleveland spends the weekend in Athens. Roy Matheny of Pomeroy and W A Moorhead returned from a Mt Vernon business trip. Mr and Mrs Rice Johnson and Stobert of Chillicothe celebrate their 48th anniversary today. Mrs Owen Martin and daughter La started for Argonia to reside. Mr Martin left Thursday for Argonia. Mrs William Woolley and Irene visit Mrs Huldah Russell West Union street. Mrs L R Louks of Columbus visits sister Eda Kiltan and brother Charles Weber. George Marquis returns from a 15 day Florida trip. his son Jesse Marquis, who spent 19 months in Florida, plans to return there in early fall.

Roy Matheny Pomeroy W. A. Moorhead Mt. Vernon L. R. Louks Columbus Eda Kiltan Charles Weber Huldah Russell George Marquis Florida Jesse Marquis

Fire destroys Hancock county courthouse in New Cumberland

The Hancock county courthouse in New Cumberland West Virginia burned at 4 am causing $500000 in losses. Edward Still age 40 was crushed to death when the tower collapsed while he searched for records. Several others injured and six prisoners aided the firefighting before returning to their cells.

Steubenville Hancock County New Cumberland W. Va Edward Still Still Armor Cooper

Robbed on Highway by Pair of Bandits

In Akron Ohio on March 20 two highwaymen knocked down Mrs Fanny Fredden and robbed her of sixty dollars hidden in her stocking. She reported the oldest bank in the world is no longer safe.

Akron, O Fanny Fredden

Dempsey and Kearns Plead Not Guilty in Draft Conspiracy

In federal court on March 20, Jack Dempsey and his manager Jack Kearns pleaded not guilty to conspiring to evade the draft. Dempsey also faced a separate charge of evading the draft.

San Francisco Cal Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Dempsey

Death of R. M. Gibson in Huntsville

R. M. Gibson, 41, died Thursday night in Huntsville Missouri from flu complications. He was a newspaper man who traveled the West. his home is near Indianapolis. Survived by widow, two brothers, three sisters, and his mother. Body arrived and funeral services set for Monday at 1 PM at his brother W. W. Gibson's home.

W. W. Gibson R. M. Gibson Huntsville Gibson Indianapolis Ind

Mrs Laura Coffey Dies At 28 In Orville Ohio

Mrs Laura Coffey wife of Lawrence Coffey aged 28 died Thursday at her Orville home. Body sent to her parents Mr and Mrs William Shafer on Lyle avenue. She leaves a husband a child and her parents. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by Rev Donley.

Laura Coffey Lawrence Coffey Orville Ohio William Shafer Lyle Avenue

Miss Forrest Brandenburg Weekend Guest in Logan

Miss Forrest Brandenburg was a weekend guest of friends and relatives in Logan, enjoying a stay with local hosts and visiting residents.

Forrest Brandenburg Logan

Final Girl Scouts address at Presbyterian church

The last of six addresses for the Girl Scouts will be given by Dean Voigt at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 2 30. Voigt will be accompanied by the young speakers from the prior four meetings. All Girl Scouts mothers high school girls and interested residents are urged to attend.

Dean Voigt Presbyterian Church

St Patrick's Day Party Hosted by Miss Verna

Miss Verna Hands entertained her Sunday school class of the Christian church with a St Patrick's Day party at her home. Games and contests were enjoyed until a late hour and a dainty luncheon concluded the affair. Attendees included Shelby Barber, Kolan Bayliss, Ralph Hayden, Paul Betts, Sheldon Powell, Donald Fiske, Paul Linton, Wallace Warner, Dale Ruscoe, Delbert Hayden, Edwin Holland, Ralph Flick, Paul Jiggins, Forrest Latimer, Guy Hill, Charles Linton, Clyde Kay and Clarence Ray.

ST. Patrick’s Verna Hands The Christian Church Shelby Barber Kolan Bayliss Ralph Hayden Paul Betts Sheldon Powell Donald Fiske Paul Linton Wallace Warner Dale Ruscoe Delbert Hayden Edwin Holland Ralph Flick Paul Jiggins Forrest Latimer Guy Hill Charles Linton Clyde Kay Clarence Ray

Methodist Church Prepares Banner Day For Easter

The Methodist church plans a large Easter observance with increased Sunday school attendance. Morning sermon titled Unobserved Losses. Evening service for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts with theme The Man That Wouldn't Be Downed. Parents urged to attend both services. Special music. No Epworth League due to evening services.

Metodist Episcopal Church Methodist Church Boy Scouts Epworth League

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the death of our husband and son Rev Mann for consoling words and Mr J C Hoodlet for assistance. Mrs Edward Fluke Jr and Mr and Mrs Edward Fluke and their siblings.

Rev. Mann J. C. Hoodlet Edward Fluke Jr Edward Fluke

Nelsonville Classified Dance and Rental Notices

Red Men's Hall hosts a saxophone orchestra dance Tuesday March 23. We reserve the right to accept or reject any questioned parties. For rent two downstairs rooms for light housekeeping at 38 Short Street Bell Phone 803.

Red Men‘s Hall Short Street Bell Phone

Wanted and For Sale Classified Snippet

A collage of local notices lists a spring woolens sale by Chas Wright at 78 W Columbus St Nelsonville, a lost sterling silver bar pin near Myers Street and Public Square, a Ford truck body for sale by Galvin's Plumbing, Rebecca lodge degree staff practice at Owl's Halls, two firemen needed by Hocking Valley Fire Clay Co, G D Evener and Son repair shop opening in Elum building offering watches clocks sewing machines talking machines and records, and D W Harper and Son offering drawing and team work services with Bell Phone 444.

G. D. Evener Bell Phone D. W. Harper and Son

Millinery and piano ads in old classified listing

Wanted notice seeks women to visit Mrs L Pickett at 36 E Columbus St for millinery hair goods at right prices. Also piano ads offer Eukelle attachments installed to improve old pianos with a plan to make it like new, via Norris at Green's Music Store from 9 to 4.

Dreco Promises Health Boost and Testimony

A local trust in Dreco herbal health remedy is noted with patrons from diverse professions praising its effects on digestion, appetite, sleep, and energy. The ad highlights a bank clerk’s claim of weight gain and liver relief, plus general statements about Dreco’s harmless nature and broad endorsement.

Shackerford Snodgrass Central National Bank of Chillicothe, O Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Christian Church Service Schedule and Invitation

Bible school at 9 a m morning worship at 10 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 p m evening worship at 7 p m. Good service and splendid audiences invite you to join in fellowship with us.

Christian Church Bible School Christian Endeavor

International Holiness Church Sunday Services

Sunday school at 9 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with 2 30 class meeting in afternoon Special singing at 7 p m followed by evangelistic sermon subject Snow water and Alkali Insufficient Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m Come and enjoy the services You are welcome

International Holiness Church A. Mi

Maxine Dempsey Turns on Jack Dempsey amid draft case

Maxine Dempsey, once devoted to Jack Dempsey, says she hates him after the boxer's draft evasion charge. She details past support and money given before American Legion attacks on his war record, and contemplates attending the federal arraignment with Jack Kearnss.

Eight room dwelling and office on Poplar Street

A good eight room dwelling and office room with two extra lots located in a desirable area on Poplar Street offers modern conveniences.

Poplar Street W. Franklin St Parkdale Addition Fayette Street Back Street

Dempsey Divorces Maxine in 1919 After Short Marriage

Dempsey divorced Maxine on February 1, 1919 after about four years of marriage. Dempsey had held the world championship for five months and four days at that time. Maxine said she did not hear from him again until after the American Legion attacked his record.

American Legion Los Angeles Jack Wells Maxine Willie Meehan Meehan Jack Kearns Dempsey Georges Carpentier Strichnine Flynn Murray Utah

Maryland Launches Naval Legend at Newport News Yard

America's greatest battleship the Maryland was launched at Newport News shipyard today in a historic ceremony. The event marks the Navy's proud milestone as the vessel enters service amid ceremonies and fanfare.

Newport News America Maryland

Secretaries and notable figures visit state governor

A brief notice records the presence of the secretary and other notable figures visiting the governor of the state, noting official engagements and discussions in a formal capacity.

Secretar Nareieee

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