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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1920

Page

2

Wool consignments under Ames Bern association plan

The Ames Gern Wool Growers Association will accept private county growers wool for shipment to the Ohio association. The state body will sell the wool at the best market value. County Farm Agent Raymond provides consignment cards. About fifty Ames Bern members pledges to ship to the state warehouse in Columbus, with an expected clip of 60,000 pounds this year. Shippers may have wool sold in Columbus or Wheeling and will receive individual grading accounts. Athens county farmers not in the association may consign to Ames Bern.

Ames-Gern Wool Growers Association Ohio Association Vantage Raymond Ames-Bern Association Columbus Wheeling Athens County Ames-Bern

New York Inventor Replaces Bristles With Rubber Disks

A New York inventor uses rubber disks in a toothbrush in place of traditional bristles to replace worn components. The design aims to maintain cleaning efficiency while extending brush life through reusable rubber discs.

New York

Playground league opens with Wil son defeat over Barrow team

Yesterday opening day at Nesonville city playground featured a high scoring city league game as Wilson's team beat Barrows with hits runs and errors. Next game Thursday at two with McCune versus Kaelin. Intermediate league starts next week with Crouse and Snoden leading Cen tral and East school teams. Work day after school Monday at 3 30. Y M C A juniors held events replacing gym class.

City Playground Wilson Barrow McCune Kaelin Wilson George Barrows Kaeling Crouse and Snowden

Nelsonville Classifieds Urge Local Notices and Ads

Local notices include debts disclaimer for Elizabeth Jones, grocery ads from M Shamansky and J W Scott, plant sales at Welch Eberle Farm and 881 Oak Street, a lost Scotch Collie at High Street, a dance at K P Hall on May 7, and calls for Penny Social at Owls hall plus job ads at Busy Bee Restaurant.

Chamber of Commerce Changes Meeting Schedule

An interesting chamber of commerce meeting was held yesterday evening. The session focused on a paying proposition to be pushed vigorously. The regular meeting time was changed to the first and third Friday of each month.

Chamber OF Commerce

Pleasing Concert Delights Christian Church Audience

The Hippo Concert Company performed last night to a splendid audience in the Christian church auditorium. The program was delightful and each member showed rare ability, mastering both their instrument and the art of music. Much credit goes to C. W. B M. for securing such a distinguished group.

Hippo Concert Company Christian Church

Missionary Society Hosts Afternoon on Minute Women From Other Lands

Mrs Sam Robertson and Mrs A M Mann hosted the foreign missionary society of the Methodist church Thursday at the former W Columbus street home. Mrs Charles Monks led devotion and Mrs Bertha Barker directed the program with papers on Minute Women From Other Lands. Victrola music and Laura Spencer’s vocal solo complemented the event. The drive aims to double society membership. three fourths of the goal already reached. Annual bank offering to be held May 13 with Mrs M E Stratton. Open invitation to all interested in missions. lunch followed.

M. E. Stratton

Birthday Surprise for Mrs John Ruscoe at Adams Street

Miss Mamie Ruscoe and Mrs Leonard Cooley planned a surprise birthday party for their mother Mrs John Ruscoe at 158 Adams Street. Twenty five guests enjoyed games music and social chat followed by an elegant lunch. Mrs Ruscoe received many beautiful gifts.

Mamie Ruscoe Leonard Cooley John Ruscoe Adams Street Ruscoe

Family Guests Visit From The Plains

Mr and Mrs Dudley Campbell hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Charlie Campbell and their daughter Anita Gladys of The Plains, and Mr Cleo Campbell of the area.

Dudley Campbell Charlie Campbell Anita Gladys the Plains Cleo Campbell

Growing Deaf With Head Noises Prescription

A remedy tale advises readers growing hard of hearing or troubled by head noises to purchase Parmint double strength, mix with hot water and sugar, and take a tablespoon four times daily. The preparation promises relief, opening nasal passages and stopping mucus drainage, with low cost and easy preparation.

Fleck and locals travel to Columbus on Thursday

Canton residents Mr and Mrs Will N Fleck motor to Columbus for a day trip. Dr A L Pritchard visited Columbus on business. Mrs C H Bartlett planned to inspect the Eastern Star chapter in Pomeroy. Mrs M E Stratton and daughter Nelle spent Thursday in Columbus. Mrs Ida Jewett also spent Thursday in Columbus.

Canton Will N. Fleck Columbus A. Lh Pritchard C. H. Bartlett Pomeroy Eastern Star M. E. Stratton Miss Nelle Ida Jewett

Man recovers after Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claim

A man credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with resolving five years of indigestion and bloating after doctors warned surgery. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, promising money back after one dose. McKee Drug Co. and local druggists carry it.

Mayr McKee Drug Co

Water loo Township praises county road repairs in Waterloo area

Automobile and horse owners of Water loo township celebrate county commissioners efforts on much needed road repair. Waterloo’s absence from a market or inter county highway leaves state aid unlikely, so township action brings relief praised by residents and traveling public.

Waterloo Township Waterloo

Athens High Defeats Hancock High In Thursday Baseball Clash

Athens High overwhelmed Hancock High 9 to 1 in a Thursday playground game. Early offense from Athens set the tone as Hancock errors helped the Red and Black pull away. Sharp starred on the mound for Athens, while Jones battled despite little run support from Hancock.

Athens High John Hancock High Hancock Tinker Stockdale Jones Mackie Sharp Collins Wise Russell Oldfield Foraker Pidcock

Local Couples Named in Land Transfer Notice

Edger Grosvenor of Athens and Luella Copeland of Stewarts, Harve J. Smith of Pomeroy and Stella M. Cooksey of Poston appear in a land transfer notice detailing interests and parties involved in the transaction.

Edger Grosvenor Athens Luella Copeland Stewart Harve J. Smith Pomeroy Stella M. Cooksey Poston

Comptroller of the Currency Issues Call on Banks

The comptroller of the currency issued a call detailing the condition of national banks as of May 4, following the close of business May 4.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today

Sixty second birthday celebrated for Mrs. Catherine Grant

In Bessemer May 7 the sixty second birthday of Mrs. Catherine Grant was celebrated with an elaborate dinner. Four generations attended the event. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Fuckner, Margie Houston, Johnny Houston, Mrs. Lena Brunston, Mrs. Mary Kale, Nellie Poppos of Detroit, Mrs. Lillian Ween of Detroit, and Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Brown of Bessemer.

Detroit Harper Brown Bessemer

Remedy for Rheumatism with Liniment

The article argues internal medicines for chronic rheumatism are a waste of time and money and claims 99 out of 100 cases respond to external applications of Chamberlain's Liniment. It promotes using the liniment freely for relief and lists prices: 35 cents per bottle and 60 cents for large size.

Spring hats on sale at department store

New spring shapes and styles for Ladies and Misses offered at marked down prices. Children’s hats also on sale with yardage prices listed from 23 to 49 cents per yard. Inspect the updated Spring line today.

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Stuart Nelsonville William Russell Plains Jack Dempsey Dare-Devil Sitis Nuff W. Washington St Nelsonville, O Nesonville Nelsonvilles Elizabeth Jones Harry W. Jones M. Shamansky Bell J. W. Scott E. Franklin Street Welch Eberle Farm Lester Shaw High Street Oak St Bell Phone K. of P. Hall Owls’ Hall Rebekahs Busy Bee E. B. Acomb West Columbus Howe BY the Way Callie A.C. Kentner Nelsoi Adams St. Mille Hocking Valley Railway Co W. W. Houston Ohio W. D. Grubb Brotherhood of Railroad Cypress Avenue Wm. Morgan Chas Wright West Columbus Street Ohio State Revere Square Cohn & Miles Chauncey, Ohio Urday Wall Paper Dept R Frays Evans Oxfords Voile Georgette Clark’s Khan Dept Cartain Goode Voce Okies Ccs
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