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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
2
George Grayson of Gray Son Manufacturing Co will perform at a $100 entertainment evening at the Presbyterian church on Monday night May 10, promising a drawing for attendees and a brief program of songs.
The ad promotes ZEMO for itching and eczema noting quick relief after repeated use. It offers 35c and 1.00 dollar bottles as a clean economical treatment and highlights its non grease formula suitable for children. The BE. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland markets ZEMO and ZEMO Antiseptic Soap.
Mrs John J Woolley entertained the Current Events Club at 137 North Congress street with roll call and discussions on the New School Law and School Legislation by guest Mrs L G Bean. Miss Frances Carr sang a vocal solo with piano accompaniment by Miss Marzuella Richards. Colation served.
Miss Gladys Dalkingburg and Mr. Leland Pierce of Nelsonville were married at noon Saturday by Rev. C L Strecker at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. The groom is a truck driver and the couple will reside in Nelsonville.
Rev and Mrs C L Strecker hosted a Reading club gathering Friday evening at their North College street residence. Leader Prof B L Jefferson and reader Prof C M Mackinnon led a session on Mark Twain with hostess aided by sisters Mrs A L Elliott of Toledo Mrs J C Briggs of Columbus Mrs Carl Beasley and Miss Otha Beasley assisting.
Miss Bertha Schyan of epanel spends the week with her friend Mrs. T J Steinle during a local social visit.
Mrs Hal Murphy returned last night from a vigil in Logan and Columbus. Mr Murphy spent Sunday in Logan and accompanied his wife home.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Mitchell of Madison Avenue announce the birth of a daughter born Saturday. The baby has been named Anna May.
Miss Elma Starr supervisor of music at Rio Grande college returned to Rio Grande after a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs C E B Starr. Mrs Frank M McKay came home from Logan where she visited son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs and R Lanning. Ernest Murray and family visited here this weekend with Evan Hamilton on Maple street. Mrs Carl Beasley and children and Mrs C L Strecker travel by motor to Cincinnati for the May Festival to visit Mrs Beasley’s parents Mr and Mrs E E Stevens.
A nostalgic promotion touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a simple pleasant remedy for headaches fever stomach troubles and irregular bowels in children. The ad claims mothers who try them tell others and notes availability from druggists nationwide.
A postal stamp line sparked by a toy cap pistol exploded Saturday during May day alert warnings. Officials and clerks feared a larger blast until investigators found an Athens man sent caps to his brother. the stamp machine triggered the power in the caps.
Crooksville reports plans by the Majestic Theater Co of Athens to build a modern fireproof theater to serve Crooksville and its growing population. Fred E. Gross, Crooksville manager, notes current leases are insufficient for larger road shows and moving pictures. The company operates theaters in Athens New Lexington and Crooksville and aims to attract larger crowds with improved facilities.
John Call, Athens County road superintendent for ten years, praises Dreco for relieving his backache, constipation, gas, and nerves. He says his kidneys now function well, digestion improves, and sleep returns after taking the herbal tonic. The Cline Pharmacy Co markets Dreco in Athens.
The Tag Day drive raised 275 for the city playgrounds matching last year’s total. Miss Bridgman Mrs. C L Jones and Scout leaders led a successful day with Troop One Boys selling most. Wood Pigeon patrol led $25.86. White Clover Patrol led girls with 49.42 and Beatrice Kinsel 28.45.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon of Lower Plains entertained members of True Blue Class of Factory Sunday school. Saturday evening twenty young people were present and an enjoyable time was spent with music and games. Ice cream and cake were served.
For toothache neuralgia pain colds and headaches Bayer Tablets of Aspirin offer quick relief. The Bayer Cross stamped tablets are marketed as genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for years and trusted by millions. A tin of twelve tablets costs a few cents with larger sizes available from druggists.
Blue Beard Charles N. Harvey presses District Attorney Woolwine to accept his confession of an additional Tacoma murder. He recalled killing a wife on Lake Washington and burying her body in the desert after beating Nina Lee DeLaney to death with a hammer.
In Rome on May 3 the national council of the Catholic party reportedly plans to move against Premier Nitti. Unrest stems from opposition to his domestic and foreign policies, including labor ostracism and delays over the Adriatic dispute following the San Remo conference.
Laurette Taylor’s play "One Night in Rome" resumes tonight in London after last Thursday’s riot interrupted the performance. Producer Cochran says no special precautions will be taken, trusting the same local group will not cause trouble again.
Hogs receipts 45000 with prices 10 to 15 cents lower. bulk trades around 13.65 to 15.60, pigs and roughs noted. Cattle receipts 17000 with mixed gains up to 25 cents. beeves 10.75 to 14.25, cows and calves priced 7.75 to 13.75, stockers and feeders 7.25 to 11.25. Sheep receipts 18000 with steady market, wool lambs 11.00 to 18.25. oats and other items listed. Chicago produce market shows butter at 61 1/4 to 60 cents, eggs and cheese prices across standard grades.
Cattle receipts light and market steady with prime calves and veal at 12.50 to 16.50, choice 13.00 to 14.00, common 11.00 to 12.00. Sheep and lambs show fair to strong demand with prime wethers 13.00 to 13.50 and yearling lambs 10.00 to 18.00. Hogs receipts 35 doubles and market steady with prime heavy 15.00 to 15.25, mediums 17.00 to 17.25, light yorkers 16.50 to 16.75, pigs 16.00 to 16.25, roughs 12.00 to 13.00.
Cattle receipts in Cincinnati show market steady with steers at 11.50 to 13.50 and calves strong around 15.50. Hog receipts near 8000 with prices 16.00 to 16.20, sheep 12.00 to 14, lambs 19.00 to 19.20. Toledo grain lists futures for corn oats rye barley and various seeds with spot prices and futures quotes. treasury notes and bonds quotes follow with Liberty Bond holders noted. article ends with note on cactus bark resin potential for uses.
Fishermen fisherwomen and children crowded Margaret's Creek Sunday with auto parties enjoying a full day of fishing. People lined muddy banks and caught small fish from daylight to dark, some returning after Saturday evening. If the stream held real fish, tackle sales would be strong due to plentiful anglers.
Scores of young women gathered at Ellis Hall as faculty advised them on studies before registration. The process, essential for securing certificates, required time and careful guidance from university staff. Today was a busy day about the University.
J. H. Harrington of the McBee Bindery reports an auto tire lost near Athens Sunday afternoon. He left a last ad at The Messenger office Sunday evening, and by Monday before 8 o clock the tire was recovered though the ad had not yet been printed. The notice seeks results.
The Monitor Motor Car Company of Columbusdonates a $2500 automobile to the Ohio War Savings Committee to reward the postmaster in Ohio with the highest War Savings Stamps per capita sales over the next three months. Postmaster Lash is singled out for his support of government securities.
Sunday school reported total attendance of 718 with 214 men 213 women 153 in the intermediate and 138 in the primary. Largest classes included Copeland 202 Martzolff 126 Noss 44 Porter 37 Sams 24. Total collection was 29.64 with Class Six contributing 14.35.
The New Floodwood baseball squad for 1920 is ready to field a strong lineup on a fast diamond. They seek competitive games and can be reached by writing E. M. Farley in Nelsonville Ohio or by calling H. V. Worden in New Floodwood Bell telephone service through Nelsonville.
In Maryland on May 3, voters cast light ballots in both Democratic and Republican presidential primaries. Republican organizers backed General Leonard Wood, while Hiram Johnson ran without organizational support.
The article argues internal medicines are wasteful for chronic muscular rheumatism and claims about 99 out of 100 cases improve with free external application of Chamberlain's Liniment. It notes the price and bottle sizes 35 cents and 60 cents.
The Athens County probate court publishes suspended final and first accounts filed from February to April 1920 for numerous estates and guardianships. Names include Samuel Davis Lucy Belle Evans R B Smith T L Morgan Guy W Cheadle John Finsterwald Frank L Bellows Charles W Juniper B A Ellis Harry Wakefield Jr I A Gibbs Jacob McKinney Locile Henry Leonard McKinney R W Roach Charles Alderman Day Stewart Jennie M Brooks J E Ballew A B Saunders Eber M Fulton W T Porter Cassius Tippie J H Harris Daniel A Bardin J W Balderson Amy Cornell Fred Juniper and others with filing dates through April 1920.
Athens county personal property assessors met with County Auditor Cornwell to review returns from property owners. The group moved to the Chamber of Commerce rooms to finish the checks, reporting no liquor taxed in this area and joking about hidden alcohol if Prohibition stories are true.
A reader from La Junta Colorado reports kidney trouble with swelling dullness appetite loss and puffiness under the eyes. After using Foley Kidney Pills she claims to feel fine and energized again.
Turmoil rises as Con stable Henry Williams of Glouster acts as special deputy sheriff to round up dogs without 1920 licenses. Williams arrests owners and keepers of licenseless dogs in Sugar Creek after Trimble Township success. County Auditor Cornwell prepares for a new wave of dog license applicants following recent issuances.
Washington Census Bureau set to release population figures at 10 30 A M tomorrow for Alliance Ohio Elkhart Indiana and Crown Point Indiana.
An advertisement promotes a new rupture device claiming easier wear than belts or trusses. It urges readers to send their name to EASYHOLD at the E927 Koch Building, Kansas City, for a free trial and a 380 day wear test with a money back option if unsatisfied. It cites doctors and common sense as validation.
Levi Hale filed for divorce from his wife Laura Hale in common pleas court. They married March 26 1898 in Byesville Guernsey county and have three children. He alleges she has been absent for more than three years through no fault of his own.
John Edward Teiper was found not guilty of murdering his mother near Buffalo on the night of January 30, 1916. The jury, out since Friday, returned the verdict today.
The Buckeye State Builder & Loan Co invites families to start savings accounts and assists the ready to buy or build with financial help. Located in Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio, the firm promotes safety, fairness, and prudent saving as essential to home ownership.
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