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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1919

Page

5

Pump product line offers sizes AA to D

The advertisement states available pump sizes range from AA to D and implies a low price but lacks a complete price amount.

Pythian Sisters Schedule Tuesday Meeting

Louis Humphrey of Hockingport and Edward Banks of Columbus visit Athens and Columbus on business as a called Pythian Sisters meeting is set for Tuesday at seven to present names.

Louis Humphrey Hockingport Athens Pythian Sisters

Soldiers and relatives arrive in New York on way to Camp Mills

Ross Pennybaker of the 148 Infantry and a brother of Mrs. G. L. Fenzel landed yesterday in New York en route to Camp Mills. Mr. and Mrs. George Briggs of Ches hire returned home this morning after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cameron for several days.

Ross Pennybaker G. L. Fenzel New York Camp Mills George Briggs Cheshire Henry Cameron

Local Families Visit in Glouster and Washington

Mrs. Fred H. McCoy and her daughters Lois and Betty Hoyt stayed with Mr. and Mrs. George Williams in Glouster over the weekend. Miss Valerie Armstrong, from Washington D D H and formerly of Athens, visited Miss Nellie Bar Vorhes and departed for home.

Fred H. McCoy Lois and Betty Hoyt Mrs. McCoy George Williams Glouster Valerie Armstrong Elza Armstrong Washington D. H Athens Nellie Bar Vorhes

Arrivals and assignments noted from Ho Boklen and Philadelphia

Mrs. Harry Armitage learns of Chester Lightfritz 147 Infantry arrival in Ho boken New Jersey as part of old Company L and son of P B Lightfrits of New Marshfield. Aloysius Collins of Michael Collins family arrives in Philadelphia with the 318 Field Signal Battalion and heads to Camp Dix before demobilization. Collins reports no Ohio men in his unit. Elmwood Place hosts multiple visitors including Elliott, Conkle, Hess and Beasleys while Lieutenant Edwin C. Welch from the Battle Ship Chicago is honored by news of his war service.

Harry Armitage Hoboken N. J Chester Lightfritz Old Company L P. B. Lightfrits New Marshfield Aloysius Collins Michael Collins Philadelphia Haverford 318 Field Signal Battalion Camp Dix Collins Ohio

Cadomene Tablets Promoted for Digestion and Vitality

A writer on physical culture likens the body to a steam engine needing fuel coal and a working furnace. The ad warns that dyspepsia and poor nutrition lead to declining vitality and illness and promotes Cadomene Tablets as a guaranteed remedy sold by druggists.

Man Joins U.S. Steel Selling Firm in New York

A man was charged and almost immediately began duties with the U S Steel Products Co a selling unit of U S Steel Co with offices in New York City He assumed his duties this morning Friends of Mrs Harry Enoch Bertha Walker of Grand Rapids Mich report she is seriously ill in a Grand Rapids hospital Mrs John Brannon and Miss Annette Walker sisters left Friday for Michigan and in a letter this morning they said Mrs Enochs condition showed no improvement

U. S. Steel Products Co U.S. Steel Co New York City Harry Enoch Bertha Walker Grand Rapids Mich John Brannon Annette Walker Michigan Enoch

Col Columbus H Romine dies after illness in McConnelsville

Columbus H Romine aged 60 dies shortly after 9 am Sunday at Rocky Glen Sanitarium McConnelsville where he sought TB treatment. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at First M E church with Dr Strecker and Prof Copeland burial West Union Street Cemetery. He leaves wife who died 1915 and son Glenn M Romine.

Columbus H. Romine Rocky Glen McConnelsville M. E Strecker Copeland West Union Street G. M. Romine North Cemetery Street Romine Meigs County Colorado Athens Athens State Hospital Glenn M. Romine City Service Department Pythian Order

Edward Case Dies in Athens of Brain Tumor at 59

Edward M Case aged 59 died Saturday at Athens State hospital after a three month confinement with a brain tumor. The body was shipped to Portsmouth for burial by undertaker Baughman.

Edward Case Lidward M. Case Athens State Hospital Portsmouth

Death of Emma Sebral at Athens State Hospital

Emma J. Sebral aged 68 died yesterday from a cerebral hemorrhage after a week as a patient at Athens State hospital. The remains were shipped to Lancaster for burial with Undertaker Baughman in charge of the arrangements.

Emma Sebral Emma J. Sebral Athens State Hospital Lancaster Baughman

Mrs Parker Cott Dies After Illness in Ashville North Carolina

Mrs Parker S Cott died Saturday night in Ashville North Carolina where she had been for three years for health reasons. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Columbus. The couple resided in Athens six years before moving in 1912. Mr Cott was a civil engineer for Sunday Creek Coal Co during their Athens years and is now with a new firm.

Parker Cott Parker S. Cott Ashville N. C Columbus Athens Cott Sunday Creek Coal Co

Family obituary note for Mrs. Cott with Ohio ties

The document cites the Goodman Co of Chicago as a mining machinery salesman with HQ in Pittsburg. Mrs Cott survives her husband and two children Audrey 12 and Elizabeth Ann 4. Also listed are her father Mr Glass and two sisters formerly from Columbus, where the Cott children live with Mr and Mrs W N Cott. Mr Cott is treasurer of the Hocking Valley railroad.

Goodman Co Chicago Pittsburg Mrs. Cott Audrey Elizabeth Ann Mr. Glass Columbus Cott Mr. Cott W.N. Cott Hocking Valley Railroad

Elk Minstrels Prepare For Big Two Night Show

Rehearsals for the Elks Victory minstrels feature tougher workouts for chorus and dancers under director Clint Draper. New faces join veterans in rag time to opera tunes with plans for a jammed house both nights and excitement over tambourine work and solo returns.

Big Elks Victory Minstrels Clint Draper Elks

Scandal Rumors Rise Over Firehouse In Attleboro

Firefighters in Attleboro report a scandalous atmosphere in a house with thin cardboard partitions and many whispered rumors. Officials describe the site as filled with secrecy and speculation.

Attleboro, Masa

A Cough Medicine of Merit Proven by Users in Indiana

The value of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in treating colds and coughs is affirmed by users. Mrs. Thomas Reeding of Andrews Indiana reports her husband easily takes cold in winter and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy breaks up these attacks better than any other medicine.

Chamberlain Thomas Reeding Andrews Ind

Baptists Organize New Church in Athens at Music Hall

Baptists of Athens organized a new church Saturday evening at Music Hall with nineteen members. The presbytery included Dr. Chambers of Granville and Rev. D. A. Cash of Albany and Rev. R. M. Faubion of Athens. A pastor will be called soon and funds will be sought for salary. Services continue in Music Hall until a church building is secured. A business meeting is set for next Saturday at 7 and Sunday services remain at 7.

Baptista of Athens Music Hall Chambers Granville Ohio Baptist Convention D. A. Cash Albany R. M. Faubion

VanDyke Divorce Case Opens in Court

The Clarence VanDyke and Bessie Van Dyke divorce trial led Monday’s common pleas session with custody of their minor child in dispute. Walter Newman and James Cox were named as co-respondents, and testimony cited visitors including students soldiers and two strangers during the husband’s absence. A lengthy witness list and a custody dispute dominated the proceedings.

Clarence VanDyke Bessie van Dyke Common Pleas Court Walter Newman James Cox van Dyke

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid to Meet March 26

The Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Henry Phillips on Wednesday March 26 at 1 PM to discuss important business. Members and friends are asked to remember the date.

Clarks Chapel Henry Phillips

Ohio Industrial League forms to unite traffic groups

Representatives of chambers of commerce and industrial traffic commissions in Ohio met in Columbus to establish a permanent body addressing traffic problems tied to government railroad control. The group began in Cleveland in February 70 as the Ohio State Industrial League and aims to coordinate solutions.

Columbus Chambers of Commerce Industrial Trafic Comwissions of Ohio Cleveland Ohio State Industrial League

German seamen agree to manning ships for Allies

Berlin reports the German government reached an accord with seamen to man ships handed to the Allies. The sailors, unit in factional disputes, have resolved to sail the vessels out. Four ships sailed from Hamburg.

Berlin Hamburg Ay

Indigestion Ends When Nerves Regain Strength

An 1890s era health notice details nervous indigestion as a nerve issue, not a digestive problem. It cites Mr. J. R. Grubber of Springfield Ohio, praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and outlining a six week regimen. The ad promotes blood building benefits and offers free medical books and mail order pills at 50 cents per box.

J. R. Grubber West Main Street Springfield Ohio Mr. Grubber Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

California Fig Syrup Ad Targets Mothers Seeking Quick Child Relief

An old fashioned remedy claim touts a fruit laxative for bilious and feverish children. The ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to cleanse bowels, promising quick relief and easy sleep. It warns against counterfeit products and stresses genuine California Fig Syrup Company bottles with clear directions for all ages.

Pele California California Fig Syrup Company

Army Recruiting May Be Begun Here

Major General Smith former commandant of Camp Sherman met Postmaster E R Lash in Athens to discuss establishing a regular army recruiting office. No decision yet. a notice will be given in a few days if approved. If set, the office would be in the post office building and Lash would serve as recruiting agent for the Marines.

Smith Camp Sherman E. R. Lash Armanent Athens Lash U. S

Forget It Bear In Mind Chamberlain’s Digestive Tablets

An ad copy extols Chamberlain’s Tablets as a bowel mover that also boosts appetite and strengthens digestion. It claims no harmful ferments, supports stomach function, and helps the body perform its natural digestive tasks.

Florence Allen Names Assistant Prosecutor in County

Florence Allen, attorney, announced today the appointment of an assistant prosecutor for the county court. The move aims to bolster the legal team and speed up case processing in the county jurisdiction.

Celeveland Mise Florence Allen Hacake

Public sale at P. G. Moler farm features livestock and farming gear

After selling the farm Urban Lash offers the P. G. Moler farm sale 244 miles southwest of Albany on Monday March 31. Items include a draft mare and gelding, red cattle and ewes, O. J. C. brood sow with eight pigs, registered Delaine sheep, riding cultivator and multiple farming implements, hay and feeds. Begins at ten o clock with lunch on site. Terms announced sale day.

P. G. Moler Albany Delaine United States Urban Lash Geo. Allen

Brooks Cuts Prices on Household Goods in Local Sale

W H Brooks advertises discounts on brooms and cleaning supplies including Old Dutch Cleanser Star Soap Naptha and Merry War Lye with prices like 6 up to 95c plus canned foods and staples. urges maintaining country finances and paying its bills.

W. H. Brooks

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Canan Stickney Hocs Tix Social We News Edward Banks F. J. Beasley Elmwood Place J. H. Conkle Toledo Robert Hess F. R. Beasley Nelsonville J. C. Driggs Edwin C. Welch Cadomene C. H. Romine Vandyke Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bidg Weet Gay St Dontscold Bo Ten Fordson Tractor Henry Ford & Son, Inc Dearborn, Mich Fordson Columbus, Ohio Cline Ice Cream Company Cotton’s Emmet H. Cotton Brooks & Fierce Weet Union
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