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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
8
Advert says Zemo speeds relief from eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar troubles. It claims instant relief from itching when applied and cleanses and soothes the skin. Sold at drug stores 35 cents or one dollar for a larger bottle.
A report notes that in Afghanistan a wedding is followed by extensive noise and festivities. The belief is that louder celebrations indicate a more successful marriage and social acceptance.
In New York, a young woman finds support from Billy as she faces coercive arrangements with Alec. After a tense day, she rests in a modest hall bedroom, hopeful for freedom from an unloving husband and wary of Alec’s pride as the plot continues.
Mrs Mary McCormick widow of county commissioner John McCormick died at her Wilkesville Township home Sunday night May 21 from dropsy and heart disease. Survived by five sons and two daughters including James Frank Mary Anna Henry Michael and John. grandson John Kessler. Funeral set for 9 30 Wednesday at St Marys church Minerton with burial there. Wade Payne injured on B&O line near Dundas when a rail fell on his foot. Dr Clarke of Hamden treated him.
Almanac of local legal and social items includes Alvin Russell granted divorce from Lucia Russell by Judge Coultrap on May 20 for gross neglect. Probate work on Lafayette W. Thorp will. widow Sarah Thorp expected administrator. Fay Reeder declared feeble minded. admitted to Columbus institute awaiting entry. Ida Bay visiting sister Mrs. L. W. Sprague. Trial set for Thomas Huston road case in Vinton Township with D. H. Pierce and Gard McLaughlin as plaintiffs. District Superintendent A. P. Cherrington led Sunday school institute with guests from distant cities.
Flora Marion Spore, Greenwich Village artist, says spirits of old masters guide her brush as critics marvel at her strange, Eastern style paintings. She knew no art training and began after grief sparked communication with the spirit world through an ouija board.
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