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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
6
Dan detects eerie voices from a moving train while Billy Jr and Stubby plot to prove the haunting. They slam against a door, split it open, and flee into a snow covered alkali plain as the conductor and crew react to the ruckus. Tomorrow will reveal Dan's full tale of the splintered door.
A 19 year old youth named Tom Davis was arrested Sunday night by Officers Notestone and Mathiott for robbing a box car. Night foreman Henry Bownes found seals broken on four cars and a party in one. He alerted Agent Schwenke, and police detained the intruder after the car was moved to the depot. Three cans of corn and a plug of tobacco were taken. Davis claimed hunger and solitude. Columbus officials of the Hocking Valley were notified.
A druggist offers Freezone in a small bottle for a few cents to relieve an aching corn. The product claims to stop pain instantly and remove hard or soft corns and between-toe calluses with no injury.
A historical ad-like fragment touts a wrinkle remedy using water, glycerine, and a drugstore extract to seem to erase age lines. It also claims beta nol mixed with bay rum or witch hazel stimulates hair growth and fills bald spots, plus egg oil head-washes for cleansing and strong hair.
After a meal Cherry slips away unseen into a garden and heads toward the village. Under a moonlit balmy night she greets neighbors on Main Street, hints of planned marriage, and gossip swirls about Mrs Randall and Ned before Cherry continues toward Mrs King for a message.
A letters page features advice to a 17 year old about a drinking incident with an older escort, a 14 year old distressed by fake letters, a 18 year old seeking surgery funds, and a young couple facing jealousy in marriage. The tone is cautionary and practical.
Dear Mrs Thompson writes of a seventeen year old girl confessing a romance with a girl friend of nineteen. The letter notes a year of courtship and concern over family opinion. The text hints at young lovers and social constraints of the era.
A skeptical reader reports trying a stomach remedy sold by McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists. He claims one dose convinces and offers money back. The ad promotes a preparation removing catarrhal mucus and reducing inflammation tied to stomach liver and intestinal issues.
The remark suggests that political maneuvering becomes common when people rely on politics for gain. It implies that widespread self-serving strategy reduces the need for true effort in daily work.
Mr and Mrs Carl Engle of Ilesboro welcome a son named Dale Carlson born Saturday. Mrs Engle, formerly Miss Winifred Rulon of Logan, and Mr Engle are Ohio University alumni. The couple recently moved back to this county from Cleveland where they had lived since Engle's World War II service.
Monday brought multiple defendants before Judge Pettit on charges including forgery obtaining money under false pretenses incest theft and murder. Bonds ranged from 100 to 1000 with hearings set through June 30 and pleas of not guilty entered in all cases.
The Ford touring car of James Deible turned a double somersault on Enterprise hill Sunday afternoon. None of the occupants were injured. The accident occurred after another machine crowding them forced the car toward the steep bank beside the road.
The seventh district Ohio division of Sons of Veterans and Ladies of the Auxiliary met in convention at Red Men's Hall Sunday afternoon. Present were delegates from Fairfield Pickaway Franklin Athens and Hocking counties.
A Athens reader Mrs G B McKinstry describes severe back pains dizziness and eye spots from weak kidneys. After trying Dean's Kidney Pills she reports being completely cured and praises the remedy as helpful to thousands of women.
Delegations from most counties attended the district meeting except Athens. Hon H R Harrington of Logan delivered the main address. Byron L Caves of Lancaster spoke, with Ritta Eberst and Elizabeth Beck performing a duet. Mrs Mary Taggart Blasius offered a royal selection. Beford adjournment officers were chosen for the coming year.
Logan defeated Amesville 8 to 6 at the local ball lot on Sunday. Logan led 4 0 after two innings and held on as Mowery weakened in the late game. Amesville scored five runs in the final two innings but could not overtake Logan. Ohio Stars of Zanesville are headed to town for the weekend.
Members of the G A R Sons of Veterans American Legion and auxiliaries gathered at the Presbyterian church Sunday to hear Rev. C F Beckes deliver the annual memorial sermon using Psalm 137 as his text. The Presbyterian choir sang. Local men Dil Sanderson Irwin Krieg W D Thurness and Ed Myers performed a special piece. Poppies, the legion's memorial flower, were displayed.
A capacity audience attended the Logan High School baccalaureate with Rev. C F Beckes delivering the sermon to 36 graduates in caps and gowns. The Presbyterian male quartette provided music before the address in the church auditorium.
Everett Burchfield, bowling alley proprietor, suffers an inflamed eye after rust particles were removed by Dr Campbell. The condition worsened on Saturday with renewed pain.
Mr and Mrs Ed Marquette Ed Cavendish and Lloyd Mounts motored to Jackson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Brooks of Columbus are visiting the former's mother Mrs Ona Brooks of this city.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Foreman drove to Elkfork Sunday by auto and visited Mr and Mrs Allum. Mr and Mrs Roy Dupler and son Ralph who had been visiting in Logan returned to Athens Monday evening.
Floodwood residents attended a surprise party Saturday honoring Wess Burley’s 20th birthday with music games and a fine supper. Mrs. William Hammond and her children visited Mrs. Otto Misner in Kimberly over the weekend. Floodwood beat Broadwell 9-3 in a ball game and defeated Buchtel 6-3 as Russell starred with a ninth inning homer. The White Six of Nelsonville remains undefeated and next plays Floodwood.
This pattern outlines a kimono waist romper with short sleeves or sleeveless bodice and shoulder closures. Fabrics listed include gingham percale khaki drill seersucker or galatea. Sizes 2 through 6 years require 1 1/2 to 2 yards waist and romper material. pattern mailed for 12 cents.
The second Sunday school district of the Eastern Union Association will meet with the First Baptist Church at West Columbus and Adams streets on May 28 and 29. Anticipating a great enthusiastic meeting, arrangements are made to please all friends and delegates, with a special committee to meet every train.
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