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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
2
A damaged line notes a syrup product labeled Califienis or California with fruity taste and dosage guidance for stomach liver and bowels. Mentions full percentage per bottle and usage directions, asking to say California.
Billy Jr and Star recount a frantic escape as their car is switched to the Santa Fe train heading west from Chicago to Kansas City. The pair discuss mischief, Chinamen’s frightened faces, and a dugout in the western landscape while glimpsing life on the prairie.
A woman muses on life and romance as she awaits Jack and plans a future home. She recalls her childhood fantasy of Prince Charming and anticipates a meeting with a mysterious figure she calls her prince. The tone blends intimate diary sentiment with fairy tale imagery.
A teen years romance ends as another suitor offers marriage. The writer asks for guidance on truth telling and future commitment while a second letter seeks help forgetting a lingering crush. Advice urges time, honesty, and redirecting thoughts to heal.
Mrs Lewis Ford of Hookstown Pa says she suffered years of stomach pain side and heart trouble and could sleep only upright. After using Nerv Worth she reports immediate relief, better sleep, regained energy for house chores, and overall improved health. The tonic is sold by local druggists.
A long lasting cold can sap strength and blood, risking bronchitis and weakness. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as a tonic to build blood and vigor. Mrs Burleigh of Binghamton credits the pills with her full recovery after two weeks. A free booklet Building Up the Blood is offered, with sales through Schenectady NY and by mail at 60 cents per box.
New York talk centers on Wilde O Dowd for middleweight title and Carpentier Levinsky for heavyweight while Leonard Tendiler clash looms for lightweight. Backers see boxing as legalized though first Walker 15 round bill bout may occur before mid July.
A brief old time ad claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain with a touch of Free zone, allowing the corn to be lifted off. It touts a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents and credits a Cincinnati physician as the discoverer.
Columbus case centers on a street collision between Joe Tinker, president of the Columbus baseball club, and W. J. Cahill. Cahill accuses Tinker of striking him. Tinker says Cahill struck first with iron. A warrant for assault and battery was issued.
Wayne William Wingett and Lulu Dartt, both locals, were married Thursday evening at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev Genheimer performed the ceremony attended by close relatives. reception followed in the living room. The couple will live at Pratts Fork where Wingett bought a store. Eddie English allegedly escaped from Joliet jail.
This item combines Waist Pattern 3231 and Skirt Pattern 3218 in seven sizes each. Bust sizes 34 to 46 inches and waist sizes 22 to 34 inches. Requires seven percent yards of 36 inch material for medium. Fabrics include foulard voile gandie taffeta and shantres. Two separate patterns available by mail for each pattern.
Dr G B Robbins of Chillicothe and Ross county health commissioner will address the Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon. He outlines improvements under the Ohio health code including cleaner milk supplies and purged food stores as proof of better sanitary conditions and costs kept low. Residents, especially women in Athens, are invited to attend.
John W. Joyce, a professional bondeman, walked into Cleveland Police Chief Smiths office and surrendered after hours of pursuit. He was booked on murder charges in connection with the killing of Harold Kagy, a garage proprietor, and jailed without bond.
Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion will fight Artie Root of Cleveland in an open air show at Cleveland on July 3. Weigh in at 125 pounds at 10 o clock. Battling Levin Sky and Tony Melchoir may also appear on the same card.
In Alexandria on May 25 two mobs rushed the jail seeking William H. Turner the accused slayer of Thomas M. Moore. Turner had been secretly moved earlier and reportedly taken to Richmond before federal authorities take custody on a government reservation incident.
In Cleveland on May 25, Hattie O Neill, 25, was stabbed to death with a butcher knife at her residence. Her husband Robert O Neill was arrested soon after and charged with murder. The report notes the suspect and the location of the crime.
More than sixty years ago Rev. Father John O'Brien led St. Patrick's Parish in Lowell Massachusetts. His remedy known as Father John's Medicine was made at the Apothecary Shop in the City Hall Building and later expanded to a modern lab and plant. The food medicine contains no drugs or alcohol and is promoted for respiratory illnesses anemia and rheumatic conditions. It is described as time tested and producer of renewed energy restoring and rebuilding weakened body cells.
Bethany Myr and Mrs Avery hosted a family gathering at the former’s sister home. Erma Petty, Elmer Brandeberry and daughter Alice visited his sister. Mrs Harvey Burk of Zaleski also attended. Grant Russell and Clyde Richardson conducted business in Parkersburg and Coolville respectively. The Brandeberry and Moore families were noted in visits, with David Marton returning from Decatur. Harley Moore joined relatives in Athens for a Sunday at home. Rev Davis to preach after Sunday school next week.
A promotional tonic claims to strengthen the liver kidneys blood and nerves and cure biliousness constipation indigestion and other ills. It touts a mild thorough tonic effect and offers an absolute guarantee printed on every box.
Masked bandits held up the First National Bank in Finleyville Pennsylvania late yesterday taking securities valued over 100000 and 15000 in cash. Cashier John Jones was struck with a blackjack and placed in a vault before the robbers fled in an automobile.
A man reports years of stomach pain and gagging with suspected ulcers or cancer. After doctors suggested surgery, he used Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and now can eat anything. The ad promises removal of catarrhal mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Co and druggists nationwide.
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