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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
3
ZEMO liquid offers antiseptic healing for itching and skin troubles with no grease or stain. A 35 cent trial size or one dollar regular bottle is available from druggists. ZEMO SOAP accompanies use for sensitive skin. The W. Rose Co. of Cleveland, Ohio distributes.
The Clarks Chapbl Ladies Aid will hold a regular session Wednesday at 1 PM with Mrs Henry Phillips. Members are asked to bring thimbles.
Evansville Indiana resident Lottie Hotel writes of quick relief from thigh muscle pains after trying Foley Kidney Pills following a friend's suggestion. The testimonial cites relief from rheumatic, backache, and stiff joint pains.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Graham welcomed twins on March 11 but one infant, Clarence Elmo, died yesterday. Funeral services for the child will be held Tuesday. Miss Lucile Stalter hosted a slumber party Saturday night with guests Mary Louise Jones Vesper Shafer Claudine Uhrig and Helen Ohlinger from Columbus.
Mrs. Ad Uhrig hosted a six o clock dinner Sunday evening for her daughter's guest Miss Mary Louise Jones Miss Vesper Shafer of Columbus and Misses Helen Ohlinger Lucile Stalter and Claudine Uhrig Master John Murphy celebrant of age nine held a Saturday party from 2 to 5 at his Clinton street home with games contests and a large lunch where he received many gifts
The revised Hocking Valley timetable lists arrivals for seven trains with times scattered through the day. Social notes mention Mr and Mrs W J Sanders and their son Jack visiting Millfield, and Mrs P M Lax with two children from Hebbardsville visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Cline in Cincinnati business and weekend attendance.
Sunday morning at the Presby terian Sunday school the following officers were elected Supt. W. L. Hudson Asst. Supt. C. E. Backus Chorister A. P. Scott Secretary Cornelia Scott Asst. Sec. Velma Young Treasurer Benson Preston Librarians Frank Tedrow and Eulalia Schuler.
Palm Sunday services at the Methodist Episcopal Church featured a morning sermon on the Triumphal Entry and Christ's Divinity and an evening sermon titled The Crown of Thorns. The pastor urged that individuals and nations still crown Christ with indifference, hate, and unbelief, rather than a Crown of Love, as the choir offered a moving performance with Whispering Hope sung by Mrs. B. E. LeFever and Mrs. Elmer Bay.
Miss Leatha Greene entertained Friday evening at her home with a good time enjoyed by all. Guests included Flor ence Cook Inez Backus Ruth Wolf Raymond Cook Henry Crawford and Carnes Hickman. Mr and Mrs Ed Cranmer and their daughter spent the weekend at Athens. Miss Mary Louise Jones of Columbus spent the weekend here.
Local notices list a 6 room brick house with about 4 acres, barn and orchard at 728 High St for sale by Citizens phone 1982. Also includes notices of a Red Men’s Hall dance March 30 with prize waltz invites at the door, a plumbing shop purchase by Dave Evans, safety razor blade sharpening, rental ad for furnished room at 320 Fort Street, pony wagon wanted, Paccahontas dance March 29%, a dancing event at Owls' Hall, a folding bed for sale, phonograph bargains, and piano tuning services in Nelsonville.
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets shrink fat quickly with no exercise or side effects. It urges readers to consult a doctor if very fat and to order a large case from Marmola Co. in Detroit for a dollar.
The text notes Mrs Stella Copper of Columbus visiting as a guest of her mother and sons with grandparents for the week. Mrs Sam Hanley and her son John of Columbus stay with the former's mother. Mr and Mrs William Wax spend the week at Aittove Vy Va. Mrs Frank Primmer and her daughter return home after visiting the Bumgardeners.
The article urges rheumatism sufferers to dress warmly and keep feet dry, eat less meat, and drink lots of pure water. It explains uric acid buildup from damp cold weather and recommends Jad Salts for daily kidney support, claiming it helps eliminate impurities and ease joint pain.
Yeges blew the Union Bank of Berry vault in Berry Kentucky 40 miles south of Cincinnati on Saturday escaping with contents of safe deposit boxes. Loss is believed at about 15000 including bonds and war savings stamps. nitroglycerine used and interior damaged. vault door blown but cash inside safe not taken. This marks the eighth small town Kentucky bank burglary in two months with safet y deposit boxes rifled.
Miss Media Ford was taken to a Columbus hospital Sunday evening for a surgical operation. She has lived with her grandmother Susanne Brown at 4 Lancaster Street for two years. The Baughman ambulance transported her to the depot to board the 5 o'clock Hocking Valley north. A New Zealand pine tree is estimated by scientists to be 13600 years old.
W. E. Goff of Syracuse New York reports two years of kidney and bladder disorders with back pain low mood and nervousness. After using Balmwort Tablets he says he is wholly relieved and recommends the product. Blackburn Products of Dayton Ohio guarantees every package or money back. sold by leading druggists at $1.00.
Annual meeting at Ohio University draws nearly all townships and educators. Prof. Landsitter outlines new Ohio school revenue law while board members approve a salary ladder from five hundred to fourteen hundred dollars plus nine months of school.
Miami jitney operators, backed by local drivers, defeated city rules in court after challenging prohibitive bonds. The unions fought two corporate and city hall actions, resumed service, and drivers earned 25 to 50 dollars weekly as jitneys remained on city streets despite setbacks.
Mrs Mary Ann Buck widow of George W Buck died at her daughter Mrs John Seals home 207 West 1st Ave Columbus Ohio Saturday March 27 Funeral services will be held at Asbury chapel Carthage township Tuesday at 10 30 AM with interment in Asbury cemetery Surviving are four daughters and three sons including Mrs Lillie Meighen Mrs Charles Flanders Carry N Buck Flora Seal Della Verris Dr Edward Buck and Herbert Buck
Mary E. Dickson died Sunday morning at age ninety at the home of her daughter Mrs. hf e Kengle in Norwood. A pioneer resident of Athens County she raised six children and leaves two grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral details to be announced after the arrival of No. 4 at Mineral.
Australian scientists conclude Melbourne can generate electricity from native lignite more cheaply than coal imported from Wales, highlighting cost and energy implications for local power supply.
J O Knight a Petersburg Virginia contracting carpenter describes fifteen years of rheumatic pain indigestion and nausea followed by rapid improvement after using Taniac. He reports joint stiffness gone weight up eight pounds and renewed strength and appetite. Taniac sold in Athens by The Cline Pharmacy Co and in Coolville by Taylor and Son.
Washington March 29 The President awarded the distinguished service cross to Lieut Col Roosevelt for extraordinary heroism near Cuantigny France in May 1919 the War Department announced today
Mrs S E Kinnan of Rosville Ohio says she takes cold easily and keeps a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home. She praises its relief for colds and coughs and recommends trying it when sick.
Nish owned by Mrs. George T Beirman formerly Mary Smith of Taylorville Illinois carried off blue ribbons at the Cincinnati dog show winning three prizes in novices American bred and limit classes. He also won reserve with royal purple and white. Nish will travel to St Louis and Chicago for further exhibitions after Cincinnati Music Hall judged the event the finest display of dogs ever witnessed in the city.
A New Kensington reader reports long persistent cough from a cold improved rapidly after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says the product relieved the dry hacking cough almost immediately and helped with lung irritation.
An old remedy touts sulfur cream of tartar and molasses to purge “greasy skin” pimpled tongue and foul breath from winter blood. Tablet format sugar coats herbs for stomach liver and bowels. Mrs B Clarke Buffalo endorses the product sold by druggists.
Georges Carpentier, the European heavyweight champ, plans to stick to films in California after touring the United States. He has been offered bouts with Mike O Dowd Battling Levin sky Mike Gibbons Bob Martin and others. Former rivals Wilde Edwards and Sharkey illustrate the risks of quick matches.
Thousands of mothers have found Mother Gray's Sweet Powders an excellent remedy for children with headaches colds fevers stomach troubles and other irregularities. Used by mothers for over 30 years. Sold by druggists everywhere.
The Missionary Society of the Christian church will observe a week of prayer with meetings at 2 o clock in the church on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. The Tuesday program features Mrs Pedigo as leader with songs scripture lesson and prayers. A talk If Millions Prayed by Mrs Sidders follows, then circles of prayers stories The God in Your Home by Mrs Kittle and other talks and songs conclude with benediction.
The ad urges choosing Bayer Genuine Aspirin with the Bayer Cross stamped on Bayer tablets. It claims physicians have prescribed it for over eighteen years and that millions attest its safety. A twelve tablet tin is sold for a few cents, with larger packages from druggists.
New Marshfield residents Martha and Anna Hamilton return to Columbus after attending their grandmother Anna Hamilton’s funeral. Mrs. H D Nanna visits Hamden. Vaughn Cox and her children visit Nelsonville relatives. Grace Mallon of Barberton visits Ed Shannon. Mrs. Wm Nanna visits Athens. Joe King of Pleasant Valley visits. Mrs. W M Dixon and son Rich were among local visitors Wednesday.
Notes from Carpenter and Moonville记录 indicate W H Townsend hosted guests and Rev Dublitz conducted the funeral of Lewis McKibben in Moonville. Frank Hamiltons returned to Athens after a short visit, Mrs Henry Todd visiting nearby, Lloyd Efaw attended a grange meeting in Jackville, and I Jones ran a business in Zaleski.
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