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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
7
The King's trophy carnival in London was a success despite scoring system differences. A group of U S fencers earned belts and praised the event while plans for more international King tournaments loom for the coming summer.
The Chief Medicine Company promotes Olala Olala as a blood purifier and kidney cleaner described as a powerful herbal tonic. A 60 tablet bottle costs 25 cents and is sold by druggists in Athens and nearby towns including Nelsonville Taylor and Son Coolville and Amenville.
Harrisonville residents attended the funeral at the White Oak school house on Wednesday. The Ladies Aid collected over $25 from a lunch held in the Day and Hogue store room. A death notice reports the infant son of Charley Jones and wife.
Mrs. Margaret McMullon of Huntington W Va reaffirms support for Nerv-Worth praising its benefits after influenza recovery. Eliza Te praise cited from years ago. Mrs Williams also endorses trusting Nerv-Worth and uses it for rheumatic episodes. Promotion offers a money back guarantee at McKee Drug Athens and Hickman’s Piracy Nerv-Worth in Nelsonville.
Reports say both government and representatives describe the situation as more hopeful. Conferences are ongoing with discussions extending as progress is noted.
Diplomatic reports from Paris on March 25 indicate Serbia mobilizes the workforce under martial law. A broad sympathy strike is feared as 85 percent of Serbian workers may lose jobs due to material shortages.
The Athens County Teachers Association met district superintendents to push for amended minimum salary and state aid laws. Rep Copeland of Auglaize pledged to introduce the bill, with a committee prepared to lobby the State Federation of Labor and legislature. The group listed teacher members by township and announced plans to publish the membership roll.
Dan Oliver reports son from Meigs County recounts a Ballou France stop on Washington’s Birthday journey. He describes a Damp old chateau built in 824 with dungeons and secret doors, views of the valley, and rough sleeping quarters. He mentions meals, marching, and hopes of returning home soon to Camp Sherman.
In Muskegon Michigan Marvin Earle three and Albert Rosenbaum seven died after a toy wagon rolled down a steep incline and struck a fast moving train. The accident occurred late last night as the children rode the wagon near the railway.
Washington March 25 revised war department figures show 4 765 American prisoners captured in the war. Of these 4 876 have been reported released 2 383 dead and 168 names remain unaccounted for as records are checked by the central powers.
Clarence Dutton of Sherman on leave to take charge of an orphan depent Ralph at the home of Mr and Mrs Nelson Dutton in Little Hocking. Miss Wthel Parker of Parkersburg was the guest of her party at Parkersburg for a seal er ed upon. Rev Shaver may name his new boy born last week with many great men present. Rev Suchs wife had a successful operation at Columbus hospital and is improving. Mrs Otto Elliott was a ready est of Mrs H B Adams and Mary Parker.
Mrs. B Clark celebrated her 67th birthday with a family gathering at her home. Five stepchildren and their families attended, bringing well filled baskets for a bountiful dinner. Guests included G P Russell and five children of Harmony Hill C D Clark and family A and Mra Ray and Wendell plus B B and B F Clark. The afternoon featured a Victrola record session.
Buchtel school defeated the Alumni in a March debate on Secundaire ownership of railroads held at the school. Notable participants included Robert Whitmore Brown, William Schrivers and Ted Brown. The Sophomores performed a reading and the orchestra provided music. Refreshments aided a school fund with proceeds.
Attorney denies having influence over client and asserts no instruction to chiropractors that a bill was fixed. They claim they did not represent the clients in question and deny any coercion or improper guidance.
The Big Four Coal Company and New Pittsburg Company won a court ruling limiting their action against Hocking Valley for alleged coal haul overcharges from 1911 to 1915. The court held the Hocking Valley liable only for a $26 bond instead of the dollar rate charged.
Thomas Bryan, a 3 year old, ran from behind a wagon into the path of a street car and was instantly killed in Martins Ferry this morning on March 25.
The Eth infantry of the 87th division was to sail from Brest today on the transport Great Northern, according to a note received this morning by Colonel Frank S. Vangorder.
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