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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
3
Incomplete OCR text mentions a session of a body and a person named Oen Pees. Details are garbled, with no clear dates or places. The fragment hints at a postponed or canceled meeting, but specifics remain unreadable.
A testimonial from Geo W. Baker of Latrobe Pennsylvania credits Milks Emulsion with curing severe asthma after eight bottles and describes its benefits as a nutritious food and corrective medicine. The ad touts improved bowel action appetite and digestion plus a money back guarantee and wide druggist distribution from Terre Haute Indiana.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick penetrating remedy for rheumatic pain neuralgia and muscle strains. It claims rapid relief from soreness and after effects of exposure and urges buying three sizes 30c 70c and $1 40 at general stores.
Mrs. I Johnson entertained her Sunday school class on Fort Street Friday afternoon. After noon included games and refreshment with Easter favors. Attendees included Mary Anderson Gladys Starkey Pauline Dawson Elizabeth Wend Margaret Keaton Enda Rutledge Ana Barron Thelma Baugh Florence Starrett Anna Ball Mary Ball Ruth Sutts Stella Anderson Melda Smith Margaret Burt and guests Mrs J M Hyde and daughters Louise and Ruth spent Friday and today in Columbus. Mrs Dave Evans of Columbus is visiting relatives here.
A Junior Chris Man Endeavor program starts at six at the Presbyterian church with Mrs. Saltz as reader and Miss Johnson singing. Palm Sunday is observed at the Methodist church with a 10 30 a m sermon and 7 p m service on A Crown of Thorns. Epworth League meets at 6 15 p m. Choirs provide special music at both morning and evening services.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with the church service at 10 30 a m a celebration of the Holy Communion followed by a short address on the meaning and importance of the day
Sunday program lists 1:30 Sunday school followed by a sermon. A class meeting is set for 2:30. A song service begins at 7 p m followed by another sermon on the topic View from the Palace Window.
Bible school at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Senior and Junior endeavor at 6 p m. Evening worship at 7 p m.
The full line of supplies has arrived and license tags will be issued as applications are processed. The YMCA office will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each weekday until everyone is supplied.
A notice announces a special convocation of St. Bernard Chapter 156. The event details are limited to the chapter name and number, signaling a formal meeting for members. No further dates or venues are provided in the fragment.
Furnished front room for rent at 320 Fort street call Bell 302. Wanted pon wagon call Bell 677 Nelsonville. Free Bible lecture March 28 at 2 30 p m Junior Hall can communicate with the dead. Pocahontas hall dance March 29 saxaphone orchestra 5c 3 26 83. Owls hall Saturday night saxaphone orchestra invite only. Folding bed for sale call Bell 895 3 263. Two white women wanted for laundry and bedroom work Dew Hotel Nelsonville S J Dew. Phonograph bargains at Sauter Studio bring ad. Hukelele attachments piano service E M Norris Green's Music Store 2 11 to 4 10.
On Monday evening March 29 at seven o'clock the district lecturer will be present and the Royal Arch degree will be conferred in full form followed by a luncheon. A large attendance is desired. Miss Daisy Harold travels to Columbus to meet the Ohio state teachers association elementary department executive committee. Mrs. Fred Lemley and daughter Lorettabelle and Jay Lemley are visiting Athens friends.
The seven year old Charles Edward Guess son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Guess of Marion and Granville Avenue died Friday at 4 50 PM after a two day illness with inflammation of the bowels. Funeral services will be at the residence Sunday at 2 PM with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and three brothers aged 7 weeks 2 and 4 years.
MIDDLEPORT March 27 Mr and Mrs John Scott honored their daughter Ella on her ninth birthday with a Thursday evening gathering at their Lincoln street home. Guests included Mrs Bishop George Bishop Mary Bishop Mrs McIntosh Maxine McIntosh Sara Louise Erwin Jean Erwin Ruth Erwin Thomas Erwin Gilbert Hayes Wilbur Curtis Louise Burford Harriet Martin Ndna May Scott Sidney Scott Fedora Scott Mary Isabelle Scott and others. Light refreshments were served at 6 30 and music came from Flaine Erwin at the piano.
In Adena, Rev. A W Ashburn leads a posse to search for Frances South, 11, killed Thursday near Adena. Her father also heads a separate posse as farmers and townspeople search farms and surrounding villages armed for suspects. Seven men held, but authorities say killer not among them. A red hat cord around the girl's neck remains the lone clue while night patrols and car bands chase distant leads with no solid results.
President Wilson sent to the Senate today the nomination of Joseph Crew as minister to Denmark. The action was disclosed from Washington on March 27.
Chronic stomach distress linked to poisoned blood. Mrs Flora Fulmer of Williamsport Pa credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring appetite weight and energy after a run down condition. She describes relief from heavy stomach pain headaches numbness and heart irregularities following treatment and promotes the pills sold by druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Co Sche nectady New York with a free booklet offer.
Mrs. Stella Guess of Athens says six day rest with Dreco improved her health including sleep, digestion, and energy. Dreco, made from twelve herbs, is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co. A separate note mentions X. L. class members hosting a birthday surprise for Mr. Elkins with pink and white decorations and a program of music and games.
Marietta resident J. R. Smith hosts Athens friends while Alice Blazer visits Gallipolis. Birth announced for a son born March 20. Knights of Maccabees set Monday meeting at Junior Hall. Alpha Wemmer travels to Lancaster for nurse work. Blanche Robinson visits Guysville for Easter with cousin Mrs Cecil Poston. H A Hatch home from Columbus hospital recovering from a fractured hip. Thor Olsen family to visit Virginia for Easter with Edward and Mrs Dechert in Harrisonburg. F Betts travels to Groveport for weekend with Houson family, joining Mrs John Houson of Carbondale. Prof Harry A. Bender and Mrs Ida Harris host at 13 South Lancaster. Bender teaches math at Muskingum. Pythian Sisters plan April 23 inspection after a single candidate, with social hour. Beta Theta Pi dance at Masonic Temple, 78thannual spring event with 110 attendees and several themed dances. chaperons listed.
Mrs. William Williams hosted the Current Events club at 29 Franklin Avenue with Mrs. Jennie O'Dell presiding. Supt. G. F. Morgan will headline the April City Federation meeting with the topic What the City Federation of Athens Can and Should Do. The program opened with roll call on current events and discussed The Immigration Question. A dainty lunch and social hour followed. In Bridge, Mrs. Harry Bates and Mrs. C. M. Gill hosted Friday evening at Mrs. Foster's home.
Ten tables were used in the Foster home setting for a play titled A placement of jonquils. The arrangement enhanced the Easter greeting for guests.
Twenty tables hosted the Pridat evening formal dinner dance at the Phi Delta Theta chapter house on West Mulberry Street with the active chapter and pledges. Chaperons included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beckley Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beasley and Mr. A L D Morrison. Festivities continued until 11 o'clock and the full course dinner arrangements were noted as artistic.
A fraternity's blue and white colors adorned the reception rooms with crepe paper in the chapter room. Eighty members danced to a lively orchestral program, enjoying a spirited evening.
Mrs. Nell Piper testifies in a Los Angeles divorce trial that her husband Viper rifled through her pockets seeking change and altered the usual order of procedure. The accusations form part of her testimony detailing marital strains and alleged misconduct.
The article discusses underweight adults risking disease due to low body reserves and urges gaining flesh. It notes attempts with 3 grain hynductine tablets aimed at boosting blood cells but finds no weight gain. It advises obtaining sealed packages for several months per directions.
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