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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
5
An old advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur for concealing gray hair. It claims the home recipe or Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens hair naturally, evenly, and restores color after a few applications.
Cincinnati dispatch reports from Columbus that Judson Harmon, former governor, may again seek the Democratic nomination for governor. Harmon said the reports were news to those most interested and declined to confirm plans, noting he had not announced anything this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sells Davis hosted a surprise birthday party at 8 Franklin Avenue for Mr. J. R. Topping of Columbus, a Civil War veteran and retired merchant. The event featured pink and white primroses, pink candle figures 77, social conversation, and a post party family dinner planned.
A 17th birthday party for Miss Forrest Leighty at her Richland Avenue home featured a large cake, Victrola music, and games. Friends from the area attended, and ice cream and cake were served to a list including Misses Mary Ator Florence Beckett Iinis Wingett Edith Bobo Alda Ashworth Lucille Carr Emma Gulley Mildred Gulley Hazel Marshall Mildred Leighty and the guest of honor. Guests included Messrs Frank Rickey Lawrence Mace Joseph Seiple James Matheny Roland Ruth Ray McCollins Herbert Leighty Charles J. McConaha of Camp Sherman and Mr. and Mrs J Alvin Haning and Mr. and Mrs Chas Leighty.
The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R held a substantial Saturday meeting at Miss Helen Townsend's home. Mrs E W Chubb from the Athens chapter delivered a detailed report highlighting Americanization and Education as key conference themes. Major General Glenn and Mr McGill spoke on the educational crisis as 300 delegates attended.
Two Erie PA teams led the five man event standings as the Erie Malleable Company scored 2914 and the Book Shoe Company 2881 to place sixth and seventh. Dairy cows of New Zealand produce over 400 million gallons of milk annually, advancing dairy farming.
An Athens Messenger ad extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claiming it treats kidney liver and bladder problems cures urinary troubles and neutralizes uric acid. The copy urges sending ten cents for a sample to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and notes bottles available at drug stores.
The Adjutant General will issue a form for next of kin to request repatriation of American war dead. The government aims to return remains where relatives desire, with updates from the State Department on negotiations with France. Bodies in Russia await favorable weather and public attitude. Ex service members with service-related disabilities should file compensation claims promptly within a year of discharge.
Albert Logan, a farmer near Athens, Ohio, says five years of kidney, liver, and bowel issues improved after taking Dreco. He reports better sleep, regular bowels, no night awakenings, and renewed energy. Dreco, made from twelve herbal plants, is being marketed in Athens by Cline Drug Co.
Cleveland March 23 babies are as important as automobiles announced Councilman Sulzeman father of 14 children and he is preparing an ordinance providing parking space for baby carriages in downtown districts
Willie Jackson of New York defeated Johnny Sheppart, reigning light weight champion of England, in Philadelphia last night. Sheppart was floored three times during the bout.
The 75 year old self styled Miracle Man John Cudney known as Brother Isaiah treats the lame and blind by laying on of hands. He charges no money and prays long hours in a houseboat living with his sister. Reports show mixed results with little relief for organic diseases but some improvement for mental or imagined ailments.
John Heiser 76 died Monday evening at his home after illness with dropsy. Survived by widow and five children: Mrs. Gus Fauchaf Johnstown Pa Charles Heiser Mrs Herman Exemkemp William Heiser and Ott at home. Immigrated from Germany in 1881 and resident here except one year in Buchtel. Funeral at residence Thursday with burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens.
General Leonard Wood's managers defend campaign finances as open to scrutiny amid rumors of a $1,000,000 fund from ten millionaires. Senator Moses says expenditures are transparent while Senator Borah demands disclosure of donors and threatens a Senate speech to reveal the sources. The issue centers on influencing the Republican convention in Chicago.
Nancy T. VanDyke files for divorce and custody against George F. VanDyke in case 11987 of the court of common pleas Athens County Ohio. Hearing set for May 5 1920. Attorney W W Bartell represents plaintiff.
Cleveland faces an estimated $25 million annual loss from river pollution smoke nuisance and odors from reduction plants according to Victor Sincere chairs the Community Betterment Council. He told the common council to act to abate these three public health enemies as over 100 civic bodies push for a remedy.
European heavyweight champ Georges Carpentier landed in New York with his bride and manager Francois Descamps. He said any future American fight in 1923 would be promoted by Cochran, and he indicated his bout with Jack Dempsey for the world title would be his last. About thirty reporters and photographers greeted them and Carpentier posed for movie cameras.
The reports discuss wage increases for Lobbage workers and day laborers, with 24 cents raise from March 11, 1919, and a 14 percent higher wage to be dropped by April. The majority supports an eight hour day for a year and selective price controls, while the minority urges longer hours later. Both favor mine contractions and a three month coal stockpile, urging faster agreement between miners and operators. John L. Lewis criticizes the majority for omissions of key reforms.
The miners and operators plan a joint wage conference in Baker at 80 Richland as Lewia notes, with a presidents request prompting nationwide organizing notices. Hon J Perry Wood traveled to Baltimore for the week with Mrs Wood.
Two civilians were killed and one wounded in last night's clash between soldiers and civilians in Dublin. Five soldiers were also wounded, according to an official announcement.
Mrs. Maude Murray Miller, the only woman on the state board of motion picture censors, headlines the noon luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce. She will explain the censors work and the rationale behind approved and rejected scenes. Mr. W. H. Farley of Dayton's National Cash Register Company will outline his upcoming lecture at the First M. and Church Wednesday evening.
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