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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1919

Page

2

Indigestion Remedy Promoted by Pink Pills Testimony

Mrs. J H Smith of New Castle credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing years of stomach trouble caused by overwork and worry. She notes relief within weeks, renewed appetite, improved sleep, stronger nerves, and no headaches. Pills sold by druggists or directly from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady price 50 cents per box or six for 2 50.

J. H. Smith State Street New Castle Dr. Williams

Nerv Worth tonic promotoes nerves and strength in Portsmouth copy

Local testimonial from GEO. THOMPSON of Portsmouth praising Nerv Worth tonic for influenza recovery nervous weakness and digestive help. Claims it steadies nerves liver tone bowel regulation appetite sleep and pain relief with purchase at McKee Drug Store and Hickman’s Pharmacy.

Geo. Tompson Findlay St Portsmouth Me. Thompson Caps Contracting Company Portamouth McKee Drug Store Athens Hickman

Building Strike Eases in Columbus Amid Talks

In Columbus, Ohio, May 18, building trade workers may end their strike within days. George McCullough, secretary of the building trades council, said several thousand men are out and that unions and joyers hope to settle differences with employers over the closed shop. Contractors report little disruption to work.

Columbus George McCullough Building Trades Council Srike

Milks Emulsion touted as remedy for stomach troubles

Bert Becker of Miami Ohio reports relief from chronic stomach pain and constipation after using Milks Emulsion. The ad claims improved digestion, weight gain, appetite, and energy with a money back guarantee. Sold by local Athens and Nelsonville pharmacies in price 60 cents and 1.20.

Mr. Becker Bert Becker Miami Ohio Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Co Nelsonville

Famous Band Heads Columbus Visit to Athens

More than two hundred Columbus business leaders arrive by special train at 12 45 to meet Athens heads of manufacturing and jobbers. The 166th Infantry Band will entertain, with a noon lunch at the Chamber of Commerce and a depot welcome led by the Rainbow Band.

Athens 4 Columbus Manufacturers and Jobbers Association 166Th Infantry Cocerns Athens Chamber of Commerce Inehers Union Station Court House Party of Columbus Hocking Sunday Creek Lancaster Logan Nelsonville Glouster Corning New Lexington Rainbow Band France W. A. Sands Karb Donahue Schwartz Jobbers Association

Moose chiefs ready to carry up their fight

Ground work for progressives to control the Republican national convention was laid by a dozen Moose leaders in Chicago. The conference included Henry J. Allen Gifford Pinchot Robert P. Bass Clarence P. Dodge Alexander C. Moore Howard B. Clark Henry H. Wallace Frank P. Carrick William H. Dye Donald R. Richberg and Harold L. Ickes. They plan to resume in two weeks with Hiram Johnson and Chester Rowell likely attending. The platform calls for no backward steps and a presidential candidate and platform aligned with Theodore Roosevelt.

Chicago Ill Henry J. Allen Kansas Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Robert P. Bass New Hampshire Clarence P. Dodge Colorado Springs Colo Alexander C. Moore Pittsburg Howard B. Clark Washington, D. C Henry H. Wallace Des Moines Iowa Frank P. Carrick Nebraska William H. Dye Indiana Donald R. Richberg Harold L. Ickes Hiram Johnson Chester Rowell California Theodore Roosevelt

Davis Coal Case Heads Toward Out of Court Settlement

The Joe B. Davis coal case in common pleas court looked to settle Tuesday forenoon after双方 met to discuss a possible out of court agreement. Harry Power alleges Davis misappropriated Highland Mining Company funds, a charge Davis denies from the stand. Davis proposed taking the mining properties and paying the $82 000 in liens, a proposal the plaintiff rejected. Davis then offered to transfer the properties and clear the encumbrances if Power would accept. The conference followed Davis’s statement.

Joe B. Davis Common Pleas Court Harry Power Davis Highland Mining Company

Jury Excuse Sparks Lighthearted Judge Fishing Pair

In Enid Oklahoma on May 18 Geo Scifres tells the court he cannot serve on the jury because only a legitimate excuse applies. Judge Roberts responds and jokes that he’ll go fishing too. The judge then contemplates a moment and says he will accompany Scifres.

Enid, Okla Geo. Scifres

Wisconsin Legion ratifies principal points in state

Milwaukee May 13 The Wisconsin division approved the principal points of the American Legion declaration as announced by Chairman EB I Ackley of Milwaukee marking the first state ratification.

Milwaukee Wis American Legion EB. I. Ackley Wisconsin

War department to ship surplus army meat abroad

Europe will get surplus meat as the War Department unloads 264 million pounds abroad to aid relief efforts. Senators and consumer groups oppose the move, warning it could raise domestic prices while some say it will not lower prices locally. Experts say canned meat abroad is needed more than at home and the public resists consuming canned varieties.

Washington War Department United States Kenyon Iowa Senate National Consumer League War Baker League Herbert Hoover Foreign Relief Commission New York H. A. Chandler Columbia University Economics Department Julian Heath National Housewives League Chicago Ill

German delegates seek St Germain talks with Austria

Versailles May 13 German peace representatives plan to confer with Austrian delegates at St Germain on the morrow. A courier will carry a note from Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau to Berlin for transmission to Vienna. The German foreign minister requests French approval for three German delegates to meet the Austrians at St Germain upon their arrival from Vienna.

Versailles St. Germain Brockdorff- Rantzau Foreign Office Vienna

Zanesville Council Sets Clocks Back One Hour Saturday

At a city council meeting in Zanesville Ohio the body approved a resolution to set clocks back one hour next Saturday night at midnight without specifying Eastern or Central time.

Zanesville, O

McBee announces birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs C F McBee

Mr and Mrs C F McBee announce the arrival of an eight pound daughter born Monday evening at 5 30 o clock. Both mother and child are reported well and the father is receiving congratulations from friends.

Yesterday's Hero-Miller Hue Gins In Baseball Action

The Yanks and Senators tied after twenty seven innings as a side issue to ostracism. The Giants made six errors but the Dodgers won 3 to 2. Claude Hendrix failed to shut down the Pirates in the eleventh as Cubs won 8 to 2. Cleveland lost despite few hits while Tigers erred twice, Indians won 4 to 4. White Sox beat Browns 4 to 3 with Eddie Collins injuring a tendon during the win.

Miller Huegins Brick Owens Yankee Yanks Senators Giants Dodgers Claude Hendrix Pirates Cubs Cleveland Tigers Indians White Sox Browns Eddie Collins

East and West to Clash Today in Baseball Clash

United Press report from New York outlines an expected high pitched series between the Reds led by Pat Moran and the Cubs led by Fred Mitchell facing the Dodgers and Giants. It notes pitching and hitting strengths on both coasts and bets on how McGraw and Robinson will reshape their clubs.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Wilbert Robinson John McGraw Pat Moran Reds Brooklyn Fred Mitchell Cubs Giants Eller Fisher Bressler Dodgers Pfeffer Marquard Cadore Cincinnati Chicago Greater Cub Fred Toney Pou Perritt Mitchell

Gompers Meets Federation Leaders in New York

Important labor issues faced the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor at its meeting with President Gompers here today. Gompers, recovering from injuries in a recent automobile accident, expected to participate in the entire meeting. Topics included reconstruction of railroads and national and international issues for the federation's upcoming convention.

New York American Federation of Labor Gompers Federation

German delegates buy champagne in Versailles reports

Paris newspapers note that German delegates have purchased 1600 francs worth of champagne since arriving in Versailles this week. The expenditure highlights social courtesy amid high level talks but draws comment from observers.

Paris Versailles

Soldier in France Reports Appendicitis and Homeward Hope

Sergeant Arch M. Milliran of the 75th Company 6th Regiment USMC writes from France that he underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering well. He describes feeling better with his unit and jokes about the local language while expressing eagerness to be sent home.

Edmand Leighty Strouds Run R. D Arch M. Milliran 75Th Co

Ex-champion Jack Johnson faces rebuffs in Mexico City

Ex-champion pugilist Jack Johnson, who arrived in Mexico to stage boxing exhibitions, is met with a cool reception. A hotel delegation and city officials denounce his presence as immoral and refuse further engagements. Local merchants also refuse service to him and his wife, worsening the row.

Mexico City Mexico Jack Johnson Johnson New Orleans

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