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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1921
Page
6
Advert reads that two tablets of Pape's Dispepsin relieve indigestion pain and heartburn by neutralizing acidity. It claims rapid relief for dyspepsia and disordered stomach, enabling enjoyment of favorite foods with little cost.
A simple do it yourself mix darkens gray hair giving softness and shine. Mix half a pint of water with an ounce of beyrum a small box of Barboanne and a quarter ounce of gucer apply twice weekly until desired shade. it won’t color the scalp or rub off.
In a playful scene Billy the boy rides Violet on Billy the horse as they chase Fleet the racing goat around the track. Shep the dog bays loudly as the trainer frets about Fleet’s supposed cold and a nearby sprint race unfolds toward a final outcome.
Fern bursts into tears on returning to her studio home after time away. Gwenda consoles her, washes her face, and shares her coast trip with Vassilli’s Ballet Russe. Fern learns Gwenda’s life on the road was thrilling yet exhausting, as the two exchange memories and worries.
A reader asks if eighteen is too young for steady dating and a twenty two year old seeks tips for tall men. Mrs Thompson counsels restraint, emphasizes wholesome courtship, and notes societal expectations. A prior letter discusses marital strife and guidance to reconcile with a husband and remarriage for the sake of children.
A widow with three children describes separation from her husband after eight years of marriage. After a period apart and a recent divorce she laments his absence and asks how to meet suitable men in a lonely city.
A lengthy advertisement extols Milks Emulsion as a remedy for heavy colds, coughing fits, and bronchial asthma, claiming weight gain and restored digestion. It features testimonials from Chas L Walters and lists price, drugstore availability, and a money back guarantee. The page also records social notes and obituary details, including Tom Jewett’s death.
Sigma Pi upset Phi Kaps 21 to 14 as O Daffer scored five baskets for the Sigs in the semi final at Ohio University. Beta Theta Pi rallied to beat Lambda Chi Alpha 14 to 10 with Rheinhold the standout. The two teams meet Wednesday for the silver university cup.
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple aid to quit tobacco. It promises relief from cravings for cigarettes cigars pipes and chewing tobacco and offers a money back guarantee if craves persist.
Coolville Ohio March 22 Troy Grange will meet March 26. The lecture hour will feature songs An Easter Greeting to All Consider the Lilies talks My Favorite Flower and How to Cultivate by Phoebe Carlton Mrs Stout and Anna Warren Easter plates with flowers apples deviled eggs cookies or doughnuts will be passed.
Growing deaf with head noises a home remedy recommends Parmint double strength with water and granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times daily to ease catarrhal deafness, clear nostrils and stop mucus drainage. Easy to prepare, low cost, pleasant to take and suggested for those threatened with head noises.
Carpenter A D Morrison on the sick list. Mrs Mary Throckmorton seriously ill but improving slowly. Clifton Wood sick with stomach trouble. Andrew Hoyd unable to teach last Friday. Marion Swett laid up with a lame back. Mrs W S Swett visited Athens Saturday. J C Gorby and Howard Stout building a line fence. George B Kayser improving slowly. J D Carpenter Albany Armstead Mace bought a horse from Odney Nixon last week. Albany parties who bought Carpenter cat farm stored 3,000,000 cat hides in cold storage awaiting market before December due to fur decline.
Margaret Coates born October 28 1831 died March 13 1921 aged 89 years four months and 16 days. Daughter of Arthur and Sarah Coates pioneer residents of Athens township. Married 1860 to James Robinson who died a year after the marriage. Their child was Jennie Alice Robinson later Mrs J W Higgins of Richland Avenue. Survived by five brothers and three sisters only one brother Charles Coates of Richland Avenue. Father born on property now occupied by Athens State Hospital. Mother born in Wellsburg Virginia. Arthur Coates owned and occupied the land later used by the state for the hospital then residence on the Coates estate on Richland Avenue known as the Wm Coates property. Mechanicsburg portion held by the Coates family for 127 years. Mrs Robinson lived on the original Coates estate all her life and died peacefully in old age.
We thank friends who aided in the last days of our aged mother Mrs Margaret Coates Robinson and at her funeral Mr and Mrs J W Hesgins and family
Pattern 3555 illustrated in four sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years. A 12 year size needs 4% yards of 36 inch material. Suitable fabrics include taste nails embroideries net silk lawn poplin linen crepe and crepe de chine. Sleeve options wrist or elbow length. Flounces may be omitted. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 12 cents in one cent stamps.
The Plains vicinity reports funeral attendance for Mrs. Maggie Richards at Murray. Visitors include Akron’s Mr. and Mrs. William Eneix and Chauncey’s Mrs. B. F. Goodson. Chillicothe’s John Channell visits grandmother Mrs. J. B. West. Addie Calahan of Pomeroy visits locals. A horse accident injures Litle George Coley. brother Floyd Linscott is also injured. PTA meets March 24 with nurse Miss Munn speaking.
Harrisonville figure W. D. Hogue of Middleport visited friends Tuesday and Wednesday. D. A. Michael traveled to Dexter Sunday to work in insurance a few days. George Clark of Pomeroy visited on Wednesday for business. Mrs W. B. Greenler spent Friday in town shopping and visiting the sick.
Ruby Diehl of Rutland spent the weekend with her parents here. Mrs. George Clark and daughter returned Friday. her husband and son will join when roads improve or school closes. Mrs. Queen of Downington stays with E. L. Jewell’s family. Cash White and wife of Rutland visited with his sister, Mrs. y, who is ill. Mrs. Marl Knapp returned home Sunday after a week with her parents.
W. H. Dye remained on the list for several days. Howard Alkire and his wife visited the Dye family on Sunday. Rev. Taylor preached at the C. P. church, both morning and evening.
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