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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
8
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a gentle laxative alternative to calomel. The tablets ease constipation and improve liver function without harsh drugs. Nightly use at bedtime yields quick, pleasant results. priced 1c and 30c in the ad.
The Sunday School will hold a Mother's Day observance on Sunday at the regular hour. Attendees are asked to bring a flower to form a large bouquet for the oldest and youngest mothers present. Cradle roll babies are welcome. A Junior Endeavor Society party honored Henry and Margaret Shuter with about 46 guests enjoying music and games.
Sunday at 9 30 there will be Sunday school at the M E church followed by song and prayer and a program for Mother's Day. Epworth League meets at 7 30 P M. Born to Mr and Mrs Howard Dowler an eight pound son on May 6. Several from here attended the pie supper at White Hall Saturday. Mrs W W Allen improving slowly. Mr and Mrs Pearl Collins visiting George Collins at Fishler. Hoisingtons still very low with no hopes of recovery. Dorothy Parker bought a new piano. William Clendenin recovering from a hip injury. Earl Verity bought a Ford bar. Dorothy Parker stayed with sister Mrs Russell Oxley at Bates.
Residents visit relatives and attend services as you gather in this community round up. Returns home after funerals and illnesses are noted alongside travel to Athens Columbus Zaleski and Jacksonville. The baccalaureate sermon is announced for the graduating class. Funeral for Arthur McGill is recorded with local church rites.
The article explains that most stomach troubles stem from excess acid producing indigestion gas and heartburn. It recommends taking a teaspoonful of Bi sulated magnesia in water after meals or when acidity is felt to neutralize acid and soothe the stomach. It notes magnesia as a safe inexpensive antiacid and urges asking for Bi sulated Magnesia. It also mentions local obituaries and births in passing.
Rev. Wills of Guysville led Thursday service and a Sunday sermon after Sunday school with 118 in attendance at M E Sunday school. The township board met Saturday, followed by a school board gathering in the evening, and a ball game was played Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Frost’s family visited H Montgomery of Beebe for his 78th birthday.
An advertisement for Trex from Cline's Pharmacy touts a harmless, soothing treatment that allegedly relieves rheumatic pain and constipation within days. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, reduce fevers, headaches, and dizziness, and to restore daily life with a $1.00 new combination.
Circle Hill residents Mr. and Mrs. John Grimm and their children spent Sunday in Athens. A large crowd from the area attended the revival meeting at No. 10 Saturday evening with several local people among the attendees.
Maria Burdette born March 19 1841 in Muskingum county Ohio died May 5 1922 at her daughter Eva Smiths home The Plains Ohio aged 81 years 1 month 14 days She leaves three sons William Edward George and three daughters Minnie Yerkey Emma Blankenship and Eva Smith She had 19 grandchildren nine great grandchildren and other relatives She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at age 12 and lived a faithful Christian life Her family notes her ready helping hand and lasting memory Card of Thanks from Her Children.
Christopher Jacoba Nida of Seloto and The Plains Ohio died May 2 1922 at age 71 after a life of church service. Survived by wife Sarah E Wilson eight children Dorsey Hugh Margaret Elmer Rania Fred Mary Elizabeth. siblings Harvey Peter Newton John Nancy Nida Rozina Lear and many relatives. Burial honors led by Revs Loveless Erskine and Undertaker Stout with gratitude for community support.
Brigadier General C E Sawyer personal physician to President Harding told Homeopathic Medical Society of Ohio delegates that the wholesale removal of body parts is wrong. He called the practice risky and uncertain amid a broader medical reform debate. In Paris, the French Olympic committee warned the government that the 1924 Games may move to Los Angeles if funds are not approved by June 4.
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty issued an opinion stating that 35 senatorial candidates need not file campaign expenditure returns for primaries or the fall election under the 1911 corrupt practices act. The ruling hinges on a Newberry case interpretation. lawmakers expect fast reform to require filings for senators as for House members.
A Portland high school girl, said to be enthralled into a nationwide shoplifting ring, allegedly took an oath to devote 15 years of life to the gang under penalty of death after graduating from a Chicago school. She claims Rae Dupont and Gus Sanders headed the operation and helped steal gowns worth 15000 dollars.
Further increases in the retail cost of food during the month ending April 15 were announced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rises range from three percent in Savannah, Georgia, to less than five tenths of one percent in San Francisco.
This advertisement promotes pattern numbers 3947 for a 7 size skirt and 3949 for a 6 size blouse in novelty gingham and handkerchief linen. It notes fabric yardage, sizes, and optional cape or box coat to complete a street suit, with two patterns mailed for 12 cents plus penny stamp.
A historical note states that steel tempered in phenol yields greater hardness and elasticity than steel tempered in water, highlighting chemical tempering effects on metal properties.
Noble Henderson, convicted of involuntary manslaughter for striking Carl Ferguson with a car, must attend church and Sunday school every Sabbath and refrain from driving for two years to remain free under a suspended sentence of two to fourteen years. The ruling follows the jury’s written recommendation and places conditions on Henderson’s liberty.
Ten girls formed a theft gang after graduating and took a shoplifters oath. The group operated in a setting resembling a modern department store. Miss Bont described fleeing to Portland where threats followed, forcing her to return. The gang averaged seven dresses stolen per day last week as police seek the remaining members.
On May 10 the War Claims Committee urged paying 5000 dollars to the widow of Peter Leslie Martin of Athens Ohio. He died of blood poisoning linked to his work burying soldiers who died at Camp Sherman during the influenza epidemic. A bill to pay 251000 dollars was cut to one fifth by the committee.
Police Chief Britton notes a decline in illicit liquor carried in hot water bottles. He cites the acid in crude distillations rotting rubber and imparting a rubbery taste that spoils both the product and the bootlegger's trade.
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