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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1921

Page

3

Yaw Couple Travel to Columbus for Foot Specialist

Mr and Mrs J V Yaw of the area went to Columbus this morning where Mrs Yaw seeks a specialist for her injured right foot. She tore ligaments in a fall two months ago and has not healed well. The two week old twins of Mr and Mrs Harvey Brammer of Trimble were buried at Sands Cemetery this afternoon with one infant dying Saturday and the other Monday.

J. V. Yaw Columbus Harvey Brammer Trimble Sands

Cascarets Laxative Ad Promises Gentle Night Relief

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a candy like laxative for constipation biliousness headaches colds indigestion and dizziness. It claims one or two tablets at night will empty bowels by morning and that Cascarets “work while you sleep” without stomach upsetting side effects and at ten cents a box. Children are said to love them.

Nelsonville Defeats Lancaster 7 to 6 in Sunday Game

Nelsonville Independents edged Lancaster 7 to 6 as Lowden scored on a second quarter sneak for Nelsonville and Green missed the extra point. Lancaster answered with a 60 yard interception return for a TD in the third. Next Sunday Wellston Eagles visit and Central school frames progress noted.

Mecks Independents Lancaster Nelsonville Independents Nelsonville Lowden Green Smith Brown Big Pope Wellston Eagles

Melightful Social Affair For Philena Nelson

Mrs. Anna Nelson hosted a surprise birthday party for her daughter Philena marking her seventeenth birthday. The Hallowe'en themed gathering featured dancing games and a prize waltz followed by an elaborate late hour luncheon for guests Connie Kreppel Rose Shay Anna Rosser Leta Lewis Margaret Emish Frank Tedrow Lewis Francis Durwood North Howard Wallace Omer Welling Donald Bateman and Dean Nelson. Corine Kreppel Mrs C G Kreppel and Philena Nelson drove to Logan on Friday.

Anna Nelson Philena Connie Kreppel Rose Shay Anna Rosser Leta Lewis Margaret Emish Frank Tedrow

Carbon Hill Oil & Gas Co. advances No. 1 well to 700 feet

The Carbon Hill Oil and Gas Company reports progress on its No. 1 well, reaching about 700 feet. Local stockholders express optimism about prospects for a productive strike.

Carbon Hill Oil & Gas Co

Third Picture Framed The Portrait of Roosevelt For The

A framed portrait of Roosevelt is highlighted as part of an exhibit. The caption notes its presentation in a local gallery and mentions the artist who prepared the piece. An accompanying note describes historical significance and the era reflected.

Roosevelt

Nelsonville High School bonds cost taxpayers small annual increase

Taxpayers pay about fifty cents yearly per $1,000 in property value for Nelsonville High School building bonds. Supporters expect future school improvements to raise costs only slightly above the present level, a difference less than the rise in material costs from 1907 to 1921.

Nelsonville High School

Chamber of Commerce Sets Next Regular Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce announces Thursday as the date for the next regular meeting with dinner served at 6 15. Attendance at the October meeting was unusually good and the attendance committee expects a thirty percent gain for the three meetings before the holidays.

Chamber OF Commerce

Halloween Party Draws Record Crowd at the Y

The hallowe en party at the Y drew a record crowd with standing room only until closing time. Special Y policemen arrested attendees without masks and fines were assessed by the judge. C A Dilcher led activities with Charles Weltzheimer directing the intermediate orchestra and a ladies committee serving lunch.

Hallowe’en C. A. Dilcher Charles Weltzheimer

West School Fall Festival Displays Live Pets

One feature is an exhibition of live pets of all kinds at the West School festival Friday. Prizes are offered and a wide variety of animals will be shown.

West School

Benson to Manage Hickle Store After Year’s Start

The column stated F. S. Benson bought the Hickle store at Lancaster, implying sole ownership. In fact George Hickle sold only an interest to Benson, who will become manager after the first of the year.

F. S. Benson Hickle Lancaster Benson George Hickle

Buried Here Remains of Mrs Mary Duirs

Remains of Mrs Mary Duirs widow of John F Duirs who died from the effects of burns are interred. The report notes the widow’s fate linked to the burns incident and indicates the burial context.

Mary Duirs John F. Duirs

Funeral Attends Body From Westernville to Nelsonville

A funeral procession arrived in the city around noon Monday from Colum bus for a resident who died in a Westernville fire. Rev. Burns, former local Methodist minister, conducted services at the grave. Floral tributes reflected many friends in Nelsonville and Athens. The body rests beside her husband who died two years ago.

Westernville Columbus Burns Nelsonville Athens

Mrs Fevell Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs D A Fevell will entertain the ladies of the Foreign Missionary Society Thursday in place of Miss Bertha Nixon as announced. Mr C S Davis of Kansas is the guest of his brother Mr Charles Davis and niece Mrs C S Sheppard.

D. A. Fevell

Local Families Return From Northern Ohio Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs James Hartley along with sons Billy and James returned from a motor trip in Northern Ohio. Mr and Mrs George Barrows and son Max accompanied them. Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Thomas Spencer and the latter’s parents Mr and Mrs Harry Hannahs of Pomeroy.

James Hartley Billy James George Barrows Max Ohio Thomas Spencer Harry Hannahs Pomeroy

November Birthday Ladies to Be Entertained at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will be entertained in the social rooms Wednesday afternoon by the ladies whose birthdays fall in November.

Ladies Aid Society The Presbyterian Church

Seventeen Nelsonville Members Attend Athens Shrine Meeting

Seventeen Nelsonville members attended a special meeting of Athens Shrine No. 6 held in Athens last evening. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Horton were guests of Mrs. J. G. Edleman in Athens for the latter part of the week.

Nelsonville Athens Shrine No. 6 Athens N. L. Horton J. G. Edleman

Esthers Halloween Party at Christian Church

A Halloween gathering of 60 Esthers at the Christian church social room featured masked costumes with October and November birthday hostesses. The event included vegetable themed costumes, a large kettle soup, Serpentine March procession, refreshments, yellow pumpkin favors, and birthday wishes for all hosting ladies.

Christian Church Auditorium Hallowe’en

Revival Services At Free Methodist Church

Revival services are held each evening at the Free Methodist church with Rev. M. E. Snyder of Jacksonville as the invited helper. All are welcome.

Free Methodist Church M. E. Snyder Jacksonville

Glouster Hallowe'en Passes Quietly in City

Halloween passed with little damage as residents noted increased police presence and bad weather. Christian Workers plan a Thursday Church of Christ program of unusual merit and invite public attendance.

Hallowe’en Church of Christ

Officers to Be Elected at Glouster Lodge Meeting

Glouster Lodge 607 F A M will hold a regular meeting Wednesday evening at its lodge room for election of officers. The session will proceed with standard lodge procedures and designate forthcoming titles. Members are urged to attend to participate in the officer ballot.

Glouster Lodge

Beauty and Health Advice From a Toledo Woman

A Toledo resident extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Favorite Prolation as tonics for weak women and girls. The ad urges mothers to give it to daughters showing symptoms like headaches, lassitude, pale sickly appearance, and lack of ambition, with orders to buy at drug stores or mail for a trial package.

Toledo Ohio Emma Bierly Ontario Street Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Robert Perkins Dies at 66 in Local Home

Robert Perkins, 66, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Meyers in this city yesterday afternoon about 3 30 from ulcers of the stomach. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made pending word from distant relatives.

Robert Perkins Sam Meyers

Knight Family Returns Home After Week in City

Mr and Mrs A Knight and Mrs Lydia Knight travel from Elkhorn West Virginia to the city spending a week with Mr and Mrs Henry Jonas and other relatives before returning home on Saturday afternoon.

A. Knight Lydia Knight Elkhorn W. Va Henry Jonas

Back to Sunday school next Sunday Class Six

A brief notice states that Sunday school resumes next Sunday for Class Six with likely attendance details and location.

Salts for Kidney and Bladder Trouble Promoted

A noted authority explains kidney and bladder weakness stems from uric acid. It suggests four ounces of Salts taken with water for two to three days to neutralize urine acids and relieve irritation, plus Jad Salts as a lithia based remedy praised for safety.

Dreco Improves Patient Health in Chillicothe Ad

Mr. David Lee of 468 Mulberry Street Chillicothe Ohio reports rapid improvement after using Dreco for stomach digestion and general weakness. He notes relief from gas bloating constipation and dizziness and credits six bottles with restoring sleep and energy. Dreco aids digestion liver function kidneys and overall rejuvenation. The Cline Pharmacy Co Athens introduces Dreco for sale by druggists.

Chillicothe David Lee Mulberry St Ohio Cline Pharmacy Co Athens

Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days By PAZO OINTMENT

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching piles. 60c.

Time Skirts at Mrs Wilmot Party Show Ancient Styles

CHARDON Ohio November 1 at Mrs Mable Wilmot party honoring the Research Club guests dressed in historical garments from mothers and grandparents. Skirts trailing ground hoops and basques were shown alongside antiques including samplers from 1822 and 1839 cuff buttons once worn by William Cullen Bryant's mother and a compass marking Mesopotamia's site as well as pewter spoons and snuff boxes over 200 years old.

Chardon, CO Mable Wilmot Research Club William Culen Bryant Mesopotamia

Stomach Relief Promised by Pape's Diapepsin

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and stomach acidity. It claims a few tablets neutralize acidity, end heartburn, gas, and sour stomach, with relief that lets people eat favorite foods again. A sixty cent case is promoted.

Pape

Plan to Give an Hour Next Sunday to Class Six

A plan is underway to dedicate one hour next Sunday to Class Six. The effort aims to provide focused time for activity and guidance, with coordinators arranging logistics and ensuring the session runs smoothly.

High Cost of Medicine Promoted Remedy Claims Relief

A testimonial praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy two bottles for two dollars and credits relief from indigestion bloating and gastric distress. The reviewer and a partner reportedly avoided surgery after using the remedy and note a money back guarantee. The ad mentions McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists nationwide.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Also Mentioned on This Page

BROMG Nelsonville News Central School C. E. Welch East School Corine Kreppel C. G. Kreppel Philena Nelson Logan John McCormick Kaelin Furey Ladies Aid Esthers Glouster LISK Athens, Ohio Fish Tire Overland R. A. Antle Taftic Persia Lash Wounda the Cline Pharmacy CO Edison Madame Edith McDonald Carpenter Hickman’s Pharmacy
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