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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

3

W M S Bank Offering Meeting in Elsonville

The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its annual bank offering meeting at Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton’s home on East Franklin Street Thursday evening May 13. Forty ladies attended and a program including Missionary Jubilee Hymn Scripture lesson and several talks raised 70 dollars for the offering.

The Methodist Church Elizabeth Stratton East Franklin Street Freer Pyoyot Poston Ferree Ailes Stratton le Fever

Sophomore Class Party at Red Men's Hall

The Sophomore class of N. H.S. chaperoned by Mrs. Frank Emish and Miss Helen Crawford enjoyed a party Thursday evening at the Red Men's Hall. Miss Mildred James of Glouster was the guest of the class. Fifty members and friends participated in music, games and dancing. A luncheon was served at the Colonial. Little Miss Margaret Emish presented the favors.

N. H.S Frank Emish Helen Crawford Red Men’s Hall Mildred James Glouster Colonial Margaret Emish

Mrs Herman Smallwood Dies in Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Herman Smallwood age 29 died in a Columbus hospital on Thursday. Remains were taken to the family home on East Franklin Street. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 PM with Rev Leon Arpee presiding. Burial will follow at Green Lawn. She leaves a husband and two small children.

Columbus Herman Smallwood E. Franklin Street Leon Arpee Green Lawn

Mrs James McCulloch Sent to Columbus Hospital for Appendicitis

Mrs James McCulloch was taken to a Columbus hospital the first of the week for an appendicitis operation.

James McCulloch Columbus

Mrs Alex Murphy Dies. Rites Set Saturday at Monday Church

Mrs. Alex Murphy died Thursday morning at the family residence in Monday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the Monday church with interment at Buchtel following.

Alex Murphy Buchtel

Injured Worker at Maple Hill Mine Receives Aid

John Willis sustained a painful injury at Maple Hill mine Thursday and was transported home by Stout's ambulance for treatment. Mrs. Clint Patton of Chestnut Street had a successful surgical operation Monday at Welch- Howe hospital. Miss Mildred James of Glouster visited Miss Helen Crawford, while Mrs. Mary Anderson of Luhrig visits with her daughters.

John Willis Maple Hill Stout’s Ambulance Clint Patton Chestnut St Welch- Howe Hospital Mildred James Glouster Helen Crawford Mary Anderson Luhrig Sam Gilham

Four to five room rental sought with phone contact

Classified brief lists a four or five room house for rent and a phone contact Citizens 1953. Also notes sale items for a sewing machine tomatoes plants mango plants eggs setting services and a dance event at K of P hall and a lodge meeting notice for Hockings Lodge No 339 I O O F with May 20 meeting.

Citizen Phone J. W. Scott E. Franklin Street Hock- Hocking Lodge No G. D. Evener Jap Anderson J. T. Spencer

Mann's Business College Drafting and Secretarial Training Ad

Ambitious individuals can train for drafting positions earning 150 to 200 dollars monthly. Instruction offered at home or via residence school with optional classes in bookkeeping typewriting shorthand and secretarial work. Address Mann's Business College Schultz building Columbus Ohio 232 N Hight St Established 1879. Free booklet on request.

Mann’s Business College Schultz Columbus Ohio N. Hight St

David Wayne Explores Athens History at New Pittsburg

In Brush Fork at New Pittsburg, David L. Wayne a former Athens resident and longtime Warren Hotel head waiter discusses early Athens history. He shares memories from his younger days and offers insightful anecdotes about the city's past.

Brush Fork New Pittsburg David L. Wayne Athens David Warren Hotel

Appeal ruling on Hewitt estate triggers higher court review

Probate Judge Phillips ruled on exceptions to the first account of M. P. Totman as assignee of John C. Hewitt's estate in Athens. He sustained about half the objections, ordered a new account, and directed creditors to meet May 20 to elect a new trustee, with Totman remaining interim trustee during appeal. The Hewitt estate includes about 1250 acres in Waterloo township and Hewitt & Boden Company stock.

Phillips M. P. Totman John C. Hewitt Athens Mr. Totman Waterloo Township Hewitt & Boden Company Athens County Hewitt Totman Common Pleas Court Spe

Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Rich Color for Any Fabric

Advert pairing claims Diamond Dyes supplies simple directions enabling any woman to diamond-dye worn garments and textiles including wool silk linen cotton or mix. Buy Diamond Dyes for guaranteed results even if you have never dyed before with a druggist color card.

Athens County Red Cross Chapter Backs Health Campaign

The Athens County Med Cross chapter agreed to aid Ohio health efforts. J M Telleen of Cleveland outlined Red Cross plans to boost health work in the region. The chapter will cooperate with the county health commissioner and the Chamber of Commerce to develop a county health program. Further details on policy and plans are expected soon.

Athens County Med Cross Ohio J. M. Telleen Cleveland American Red Cross Society Kentucky Indiana Athens Red Cross Chamber of Commerce

Diet tips for age and occupation with Chamberlain tablets

For a weak stomach a diet suited to age and occupation helps keep bowels regular. If you feel overfull or constipated, take one Chamberlain's Tablet to aid relief.

Chamberlain's

Gude's Pepto Mangan Advertises Health Benefits

The ad touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a remedy to increase red blood and restore color and appetite. It links anemia to fatigue and pale appearance, claiming the product supplies nourishment to thicken blood and boost energy, with both liquid and tablet forms available.

Gude Advt

Father Law Said To Have Caused Divorce Troubles

Darr E. McDonald of Glouster was granted a divorce from Mildred McDonald of Evansville Ind on wilful absence for over three years. He testified her father opposed the match and vowed to separate them Judge Worstell said the elder Callahans should be punished if they forced a separation. Mary McQueen of Glouster was granted a divorce from John McQueen on cruelty and restored to her maiden name Murray with $12 monthly alimony.

Darr E. McDonald Glouster Mildred McDonald Evansville Ind McDonald Mildred Callahan Worstell Callahans Mary McQueen John McQueen Murray

Attorney Finsterwald Fights $750 Auto Note Case

Attorney Russell W. Finsterwald filed his first common pleas case on Thursday seeking judgment for $750 on a promissory note. The suit names L. L. and E. W. McVay of Lee township and ER. F. Martin of Albany, who also signed the note for auto dealer F. R. Beasley who sold a Fordson tractor to the defendants a year ago.

Russell W. Finsterwald Common Pleas Court F. R. Beasley L. L E. W. McVay Lee Township ER. F. Martin Albany Beasley Martin

Cat Rescued After Five Days In 100-Foot Oak

In New York a cat spent five days perched in the top of a 100 foot oak yowling and chasing a squirrel. Walter Hopkins the school principal used a club to shake the cat into a blanket held by Boy Scouts.

New York Walter Hopkins

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