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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement touts Danderine as a cheap remedy that prevents hair loss and dandruff after use. It claims hair regains life brightness and color with renewed thickness, urging readers to try the product. The text uses promotional language typical of legacy beauty ads.
A Terre Haute company promotes P. D. Q. a chemical claimed to kill bed bugs roaches fleas and cooties without harming clothing. It offers a quart package and a hospital size five gallon kit with a patent spout for reaching egg nests. Sold by Owl Chemical Co and Cline's Pharmacy.
A Salt Lake City man patents a bath robe woven with electric wires that heat when connected to a Mehit cocker device. The novelty lies in built in heating elements designed for warming the wearer.
The Chamber of Commerce board meets at Northern Mining and Fuel Co offices tonight for the first May regular session. Attendance tickets go on sale Wednesday at Shafer's News Stand. The Episcopal church ladies serve a 6 15 dinner and members should be at the Y on time.
A meeting is called for tonight at the Y to discuss plans for a city league or a series of games to be decided. Anyone interested in baseball is welcome to attend at 7 o'clock.
Council met with all members present except Edington and Linn. Minutes from April 6 and 19 were approved. Mayor reported $82 in fines collected, accepted and filed. Adams Street residents petition protesting heavy loads. referred to city solicitor. Council adjourned.
Mr and Mrs Hod Mender were business visitors in Logan. Mr and Mrs Tom Littler and Arthur Littler of Athens were Sunday guests of Clyde Littler and his wife.
Mrs. Harry Steele welcomed Circle of Ruth members last evening for a business session followed by a social hour with refreshments. Members present included Mesdames Tom Mathewson Ed Juniper and Misses Jessie Johnson Mary Howe Cornelia Scott Christina King Margaret Ada Scheeler and Rhea Hoodleit.
Mrs Luli Courtney and Mrs Helle Siebert will host the Queen Esther Circle at Mrs Siebert's Chestnut Street residence Thursday evening.
Mrs William King will entertain the past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Wednesday evening at her home.
Friends and neighbors gathered at her Chestnut street home Saturday for a birthday anniversary surprise. Games, music, an elaborate luncheon, and gifts of cut glass and silver followed a delightful evening with a long guest list including Mrs. Will Smith, Willetta, Mrs. John Lee, and many others.
Charley C Rosser son of Eugene and Elizabeth Rosser born August 2 1889 Nelsonville Ohio died April 27 1920 aged 90 years 8 months 6 days married Dora Ayers August 29 1912. Two daughters Geraldine and Margaret. Survived by wife two daughters father mother six sisters and one brother grandparents and many relatives. Poignant family obituary notes his devotion as husband and father and closes with a memorial quoted verse.
We express gratitude to Rev Mann singers and Mr L Stout and K O T M lodge for kindness shown after the death of our husband son and brother Charles T Rosser. Thanks also for floral tributes and for the use of automobiles for the funeral from those who offered them.
AfiMa CRIPPLED BY RHEUMATISM reports that rheumatism thins blood and that Dr Williams Pink Pills build up blood to prevent relapse. Case of Henry A Ellis a Rochester engineer describes pneumonia recovery followed by rheumatic pains and full restoration after using the pills. Pills sold by druggists or mailed 60 cents per box with free booklet from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N Y.
New York May 4 The John Wanamaker store announced a 20 percent cut on all goods aiming to pressure producers to lower wholesale prices and clear stored inventory. Executives said retail prices were set to spur overall price declines with early beneficial results and a temporary reduction pending future stock effects.
Regular meeting of the Crossen chapter of the American Legion convenes tonight at the armory. Several matters of interest to members will be taken up. Attendance is strongly urged.
Local classifieds list multiple sales and notices in Nelsonville including pigs for sale at 851 Oak St, a hobson house job opening for two girls with age minimum, a washer and push cart for sale, barber chair and French plate mirror for sale, a walnut counter for sale, Masonic lodge communication tonight with Master Mason degree, Red Men bazaar with St Andrews church supper, sealed bids for R of M coal until May 1, six room house for sale on Jackson St, two residences for sale on Columbus and Madison, two girls needed at Busy Bee Restaurant, and other miscellaneous buy sell items.
The Lisin Store offers bracelet watches as premier options for commencement gifts. Moler the Jeweler advertises repair services in Covington and nearby towns, highlighting guaranteed clock repairs and reliable service in Nelsonville.
The Athens city board of education met to map a definite plan for city schools. A near new board and clerk discussed financing next year, levy options, and how funds would be spent if an August extra levy passes.
P. T. McCormick, former Athens high school principal, has been elected Beaver High School principal on a two year contract at 2800 dollars yearly. He resigned as Greenfield high school superintendent to take the Beaver position.
Blanche Metzger a 17 year old girl in Uhrichs ville Ohio killed herself with a shotgun in front of her sister and neighbors after two failed attempts earlier in the day she had threatened to shoot herself due to poverty worries and inability to earn more money authorities said her sister Mrs Vandine reported she earlier tried to take her life with the gun and was stopped from leaping before a train later in the day she obtained the firearm and died.
The writer Fannie Hurst marks the fifth anniversary of her marriage to Jacques Danielson by revealing their secret union. She says they lived apart with separate apartments and met by inclination, with two breakfasts weekly, and that the child would bear the paternal name until the child chooses otherwise. She calls the arrangement a successful experiment despite public doubt.
English experiments show artificial silk produces incandescent gas mantles that are more durable and elastic than those made from traditional materials.
Mrs Albert J Hunter wife of A J Hunter with Western Mutual Life Insurance Co reports Tru tona improved her stomach and nervous troubles. She says appetite return, digestion improved and weight and strength increasing. The medicine is being introduced at Clines Pharmacy in Athens.
Athens High prepares for two games this week as weather warms. Johnson is out with a knee injury from Jackson. Gist Oldfield likely starts at first base while Sharp and Sweeney hold positions. John Hancock faces Athens on Thursday at 3 45 PM. a large crowd is expected. Athens High travels to Logan on Saturday.
A sales pitch touts Freezone, a tiny bottle costing a few cents, to instantly stop corn pain and lift the corn away. It claims to remove hard and soft corns and toe calluses without pain, irritation, or soreness, and credits a Cincinnati genius as the discoverer.
The spring term enrollment has hit 710 with final figures expected above 850, a record in recent years. Registrar W. R. Cable notes the effort to process data and sign up new students was managed in good order. Some classes may be split due to the large enrollment.
Washington May 4 census bureau announces Alliance Ohio population 21,608. The figure marks a rise of 6,520 people and 43.2 percent over the previous count.
C F James a Broadwell butcher and Hettie M Potts Sharpsburg book keeper are listed along with Leland Pierce Nelsonville truck driver Gladys Walkingburg same city Branch Liggett Guysville farmer and Florence P Ruth also of Guysville in the document.
United Press reports a diplomatic push by Sir Auckland Geddes to win American support. He has held speeches issued statements met congressmen and attended dinners in Washington within two weeks. Geddes is highly visible, shaking hands with officials while awaiting credentials.
Athens resident Mrs E Kyle describes backache and kidney trouble eased by Doan's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy. She reports lasting relief after two years of suffering and notes infrequent mild recurrences resolved quickly by Doan's. 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY
May 4 New Bedford report shows a general walkout of all mill linked workers. No disorder reported. A heavy guard guards the plants. Amalgamated engineers including machinists millwrights and mechanics on strike at 100 percent participation.
Dublin city council adopts a resolution affirming Sinn Fein as the Irish people's elected government and ordering the parliament's decrees to take effect. Copies go to President Wilson Vice President Marshall and Speaker Gillett. Sheriff MacWalter argues the measure would deter tax payments.
Notice to owners of property bounding and abutting streets in Nelsonville Ohio. Ordinance 644, adopted April 26 1920, levies four cents per front foot for street cleaning across listed blocks. Assessments due in cash at the city clerk by a specified date or certified for tax collection. Dated April 27 1920. A W Linton, Clerk of Council.
Resolution 53 declares necessary grading drainage and paving of Washington Street from inlet 157 to 275 in Nelsonville Ohio. It outlines street width grades curb paving with second class paving stone and brick bats, and financing via assessments bonds and installments with a 6 percent interest rate.
An ordinance adds Section 4-A to Ordinance 437 authorizing water works bonds for Nelsonville Ohio. It imposes annual taxes on property to pay interest and fund bond redemption. Passed by the city council and approved by the mayor.
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