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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
6
Advert says stomach upset stems from clogged liver and disordered bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil, stimulate the liver to normal function without griping or pain. Bake one or two at bedtime for relief. 15¢ and 30¢.
Mrs. Mary Wright is very ill at home with throat paralysis. Mr. and Mrs. John Jones of Happy Hollow welcomed a baby girl. Mrs. Sophia Moore visited Nelsonville. Mrs. Harve Sayre is recovering and can go out. John Maurer and Ray White attended the K of C banquet in Nelsonville. Emerine of New Straitsville visited Dr and Mrs A K Walker. Cynthia Keeney of Lancaster visits her parents. William Corbett returned from the hospital. Floyd McGee and daughter Josephine visited Mrs. Claude Kinneer in Haydenville.
A noted skin specialist says Mentho Sulphur quickly overcomes breakouts from eczema rashes pimples and ring worm by destroying germs. The preparation soothes irritated skin heals eruptions and reduces embarrassment with swift improvement. Obtain a small jar from any reputable druggist and use it like cold cream.
Local notices report Elisha Summers death in Caldwell and Jaret Bobo family updates. Columbus hospital operation for Mrs. Whitlatch, with Carol present, plus illness notes for Dessie Webster, T. N. Foster, Miss Bessie Foster, and Mrs. W. W. Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Dailey return from Akron. Victoria Swett moves to Athens.
Notice urges mothers to use Hollister's Mountain Tea as a spring purifying laxative to cleanse the stomach and bowels and expel winter germs. Claims improve color, appetite, sleep, and well being for women and children. sold by McKee Drug Company.
Sunday visits fill the community as relatives travel from Shade Rocky Point and Washington D C to visit ill family members. Rev Massie, longtime pastor, died after surgery. Adeline Bobo remains ill while others visit with kin in Gallia and Akron regions.
Local social notes report Mrs. W A Dye visiting Coolville as Mrs. John Paynter and Prof Paynter host for a few days. The Muzzleloading Rifle club met in Daugherty Hollow with H C Blair winning first and Civile Reeder second. Several residents travel and comment on roads near Hockingport Torch and Parkersburg. Community notices include church attendance, donations at Sunday school, and obituaries for James Scarlett and George Dunfee. Bond issue supporters grow confident as council may issue bonds if the street project fails, shifting costs to taxpayers.
Mr and Mrs George Barr return ed home Saturday after a two weeks visit at Vincent and Parkers burg P D Sheets and family are very ill with grip Mrs White of Water ford sister of Mrs Sheets came Tuesday to help care Brent Yeater moves into Ida Griffin property on south town J J Chtttes Smith MecCall and Draper Davis join the Fly club The club is getting to be the most popular organization in town and its initiation is very severe.
Forum editor of the Athens Messenger corrects Tuesday’s report about an arrest for drunkenness naming Rev Shepard as pastor of Richland Avenue M P church. The writer states Rev Mr Lee is the appointed pastor by the Ohio Conference and Shepard is not a member of the M P church.
George E Williams of Glouster Ohio urges the Messenger board to release 5499? dollars held in War Chest sums from 1922. He recalls local drives, voluntary checks, and a plan to return surplus to contributing locals and to relieve suffering in Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys by funding hospital needs and aid for children and women.
Prohibition officers seized several suspects before they could return home while Athens teams worked a roundup. The incident sparked speculation that the By the Way man hid loot on his last trip and has yet to retrieve it. Bert Davis and family slowly recover from illness as Clarence North visits Bezra Smith and family.
Pratts Fork Miss Ethel Steinmetz visited Mrs. Will Gilkey on Saturday afternoon. J. Smith traveled to Albany Saturday and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Hawford Dixon. Ed Hempleman of Portsmouth was called to his father’s bedside and suffered a stroke Friday morning and died Sunday. The body was taken to Portsmouth for burial with Mrs. Byerly and her brother. Wayne Ackley bought the J. P. Staneart store at Flora. Mrs. Glennie Smiths family move to Lydia Jones heirs’ home. Harry Howard bought Len Burnside property near Jerseyville and moves with family. Frank Cain and wife to move into Frank Wilson home. Elza Sapp of Athens visiting on his farm. D. Goldsberry and Roy hauled hogs to Athens Friday.
Mrs. James Powell and Mrs. Orley Shrieves with son Earl attended a show in Athens Monday. Others visiting Athens include Mrs. John Pidcock and children, Miss Marietta Goodman visiting her sister Mrs. John Frazier, and John Shultz at church Sunday. Roads to The Plains edge improved with autos soon. Earl Hanning returns to school after tonsillitis.
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