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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
3
An advertisement promotes P D Q as safe for fabrics and a disinfectant. It advises mixing a gallon for poultry lice control and claims dramatic results with pets and chickens. The copy uses humorous lines to urge quick use in homes and henhouses.
Fred W. Bush urged Nelsonville’s Chamber of Commerce to back a state deed grant for canal ground in the city. He praised the Columbus committee and noted the power of united, unselfish effort in promoting civic gains and municipal reform ideas.
Upon all present kicked in and 155 more was subscribed for this worthy purpose, making a total of 180. The hat was passed on the Public Square after the band left the club rooms and about 43 was received, netting the boys over 200 for their uniforms. The band appreciated this donation and Mr. Mellinger expressed thanks to the Chamber. The next Chamber meeting is June 5 with a speaker to be secured. A vote of thanks was given the Episcopal Church ladies for their dinner. Mrs. Ben Smith is the guest of Columbus friends. Mrs. Sam Pastor and son Hammond of Oak Hill visit Mrs. D. Harris. Miss Bertha Wilson of Athens was the guest of Nelsonville friends. Misses Gladys Wycoff, Beatrice Pennell and Marian Watkins of Athens were guests of Nelsonville relatives.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met Thursday at Mrs S L Poston home with 24 ladies present. Reports from the Gal lipolis district convention were given by Mrs Socie and Mrs Whitmore. Four new members joined as the group noted attendees including Mrs Heck and son Joe and others returning from the convention.
Horace Wyman Hump aged nine son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Hump died at his home near the factory after a brief illness. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10 o clock.
Jonathan Carpenter son of Samuel and Susannah Carpenter was born October 7 1838 in Athens county and died May 11 1919 at age 80 years 7 months 4 days He leaves two daughters and four sons with his wife and several children predeceased He joined the United Brethren Church early and remained faithful Though unable to attend services in Nelsonville Ohio he trusted in his Maker His deathbed words spoke of waiting for the Lord to call He will be missed by loved ones and has gone to a land with no death or sorrow The poem anchors his faith and departure from this world
We thank friends for kindness during sickness and death of our father Jonathan Carpenter and for Rev Brillhart and others. Grateful for consoling words, the singers, and Mr C L Stout. Signed by Mr John Carpenter Mrs Ollie Wilson and Mrs H A Muma.
Mesdames Cecil and Eugene Shaffer and Miss Carrie Artis hosted a Wednesday evening shower for Miss Marguerite Hawkins, a popular Nelsonville young lady engaged to Sherman A. Sprankle who has just returned from overseas service with the 387th Division.
Sam Minkin advertises opening of a blacksmith shop offering horseshoeing woodwork and wagon repair at reasonable prices with 25 years experience. Ads note specific horseshoeing rates and location in the old W. J. Haybrow stand. Also listed are a lost brown pacing mare and rental rooms. A job estimate service invites work inquiries by calling 437 Bell phone.
Ordinary readers are urged to obtain Othine double strength from a druggist. Apply night and morning to remove freckles and achieve a clear complexion. Money back guarantee if freckles remain after use.
The Norris Dancing Academy event featured a red, white and blue decor theme in honor of the fiancé. Miss Lucile Kaelin, Mrs. I. X. Rauch, and Mrs. Ralph Parks performed with Miss Mae Lines, drawing enthusiastic appreciation from artists in attendance. Mrs. W. H. Cann gave a charming recitation, followed by a Victrola dance and a buffet lunch for 100 guests. Gifts to Miss Hawkins included silver and cut glass. In the receiving line were many women including Mrs. Sprankle and Mrs. Serphon. the Sprankles will move to Columbus after Mr. Sprankle takes a clerical post with the Big Four Railway.
The article marks sixteen years since Thomas A. Snyder joined The Daily Messenger staff as make-up man and foreman of the mechanical department. Known as Tom Snyder, he helped grow The Messenger from a weekly to a strong daily in southern and western Ohio while remaining a quiet, steadfast citizen.
A street lamp in front of the Sprague livery barn was broken at noon when a hay ladder driven by a farmer from near Athens struck it. The wagon was leaving the barn and a pole extending over the rack end caused the impact.
The Athens High juniors present a benefit play in Nelsonville tonight for the Nelsonville Scouts. The cast impressed last night and the 30 member band tops a six o'clock parade with an informal Public Square concert. Special numbers include a Doris Nye and Charles Woodworth duo and solos by Rhoda Watkins Jean Gist and Doris Cameron Lenora Van Dyke and Blanche Riley. The troupe travels by motor with a 4 45 departure and detour reported safe.
Article promotes Chamberlain's tablets to strengthen digestion invigorate the liver and move the bowels in older adults. Claims improved health and appearance with regular use. Tablets cost a quarter.
The article laments young Meigs county men leaving Rutland for Dakota farming. It highlights long time Rutland residents F C Hysel and Elza Conkle with families traveling north seeking new homes. It urges county pride and fuller use of Meigs resources to keep families and develop local agriculture and dairy potential.
coal from the hills will be shipped by train loads. Meigs county needs more men and more brains. The spotlight should shine on the county and advertise its resources so that home folks and the world learn of the good prospects. This would attract people to the area rather than have them leave seeking opportunity.
In New York on May 16, revenue collectors ruled that soda tax evaders cannot escape by drinking on sidewalks outside drugstores. The item referenced notes a crackdown affecting buyers and retailers, with implication of enforcement across city streets.
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