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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
8
Fragmentary notes describe tablets and capsules with packaging counts such as boxes of 12 tablets bottles of 24 bottles of 100 and also capsules. The text mentions a motor accident and a location reference but is garbled and lacks clear facts.
Meigs County fails to meet its goal in the Victory Loan Drive with only 90000 subscribed toward a 320200 quota. Officials warn patriotism wanes as the drive nears its end and rural districts lag due to poor organization and underutilized newspapers.
Friends announce Mrs. Winifred Smith Switzer is on the road to complete recovery after an operation at Grant Hospital Columbus performed a week ago.
Recent filings include Ethel B. Will v Clifford Will, Okey Pulling v Winona Pullins, Leah K. Rock v J Orville Rock. Other cases: Geo Caldwell v John Baker for 300 dollars damages. Williams v Truman Frost et al for 100 dollars. Jones Exr v Jennie Stewart et al to construe will. Hawkins How Co v Geo Fr Smith for 433 dollars. Ohlinger v Hart et al for accounting and receiver appointment.
Sebastian Brechtel age 85 died Wednesday evening at his home at Storys Run from pneumonia. He is survived by several grown children. His wife died several years ago.
Raymond Parker of Minersville and Miss Mary Zeisler of Union Ave Pom ery were married Wednesday afternoon at the Peace Church parsonage by Rev. L G Webber. A fine wedding supper followed at the bride’s home.
On the eve of her move to near Bridgeport, Mrs John Kilpatrick received a souvenir silver spoon from the Lend a Hand society. The presentation occurred at Simpson M Church during a Ladies Bible Class gathering with about 50 women present.
All Red Cross Auxiliaries and individuals who have taken Refuge Garments to make are notified that sewing must be finished and returned to the Armory on or before May 10. There are 92 undervests still to be made and church auxiliaries or Red Cross ladies are urged to help. Go to the Armory or contact Mrs. C. E. Smith, Pomeroy.
Mr and Mrs I L Oppenheimer are selling household effects in Middleport as they prepare to relocate to Mountain Gap Virginia for a period. Oppenheimer long led Pomeroy Bend business and the street railway project, whose construction he helped spark.
Middleport music store proprietor H. M. Cross has notified friends he landed safely at Newport News Virginia on Monday and is stationed at Camp Stewart Virginia.
James P. Miller of Huntington and Irene B. Gillilan of Langsville R D were married by Rev Stolzenberg at the lower Lutheran parsonage with a ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Huntington.
Word came yesterday of the death in Detroit, marking the end of an era for local readers. The report notes the deceased was a prominent figure with ties to the community and several local organizations. Details on date and survivors follow in later editions.
A Warren Pa woman recalls recovering from anemia after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes thinning blood, cold sensitivity, headaches, and heart fluttering improving with treatment, color returning and energy restored. Pills sold by druggists 50 cents a box six for 2 50. booklet available free by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
Frank Mitchell colored at Detroit aged 62 listed as former resident of the First Ward. Remains will be brought back for burial with services handled by the colored K. of It. lorge.
New York May 2 If Tex Rickard stages his Willard Dempsey fight on July 4 he must name the site tomorrow or else give it to the public on Sunday. Articles signed by Rickard and the boxers require the battleground named sixty days before the fight date.
Advised to obtain Parmint double strength from a druggist and mix with 44 pint hot water and sugar to drink as a daily four time tablespoon dose. Claimed to relieve head noises and nasal congestion, ease breathing, and stop mucus drainage. Easy to prepare, inexpensive, and pleasant, this prescription is urged for anyone with catarrhal deafness or head noises.
Revival meetings begin next Sunday evening at Strouds Run Church with services nightly at 7 30. Sunday school starts at 1 30 P M. J H Gillett serves as superintendent. Attendance last Sunday exceeded 50 and organizers aim for at least 100.
Brooklyn woman reports daughter aged 15 suffered backache dizziness and loss of appetite. After three months with doctors and five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound the girl improved greatly and weighs more with restored well being. Mrs M Pynore Brooklyn urges others to try the remedy.
At the Union Depot fourteen coach troop train arrives to cheers and sadness Edwin Jordan of Princeton reunites with his father C E Jordan announcing news of his mother’s death. A Red Cross pitcher is left with the canteen and troopers boast of Buckeye Hoosier pride as trains head to Camp Sherman Ft Riley and occupation duties.
New York May 1 Friends of Captain Robert E. Treman of Ithaca say invitations were sent for his marriage to Mrs Irene Castle widow of Vernon Castle. The Little Church Around the Corner was named for a four PM Saturday ceremony. Efforts to locate Mrs Castle failed with reports she was filming in New Jersey.
May 1 report estimates about 6,000 metal trades workers struck in Toronto following a strike order issued last night. carpenters may join the metal trades workers if the action expands.
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