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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
2
A homemade cough syrup blends Pinex 24% with syrup or molasses honey or corn syrup to create a potent remedy. It claims rapid relief by thinning phlegm soothing membranes and aiding bronchial irritation. The ad urges asking pharmacists for 24 ounces of Pinex with directions and guarantees satisfaction or refund.
Navy man George Kelly age 34 of Empire and Ellsworth Snyder 32 of Shady Glen died when their car was struck by a Cleveland and Pittsburg passenger train at a railroad crossing in Steubenville.
Girl Scouts Troop A shifts meeting to 7 PM with Mrs W T Sprague hosting Higley Study Circle on Wednesday at 2 PM. Local residents host and visit relatives across Athens and nearby towns as families reunite and travel for work and health reasons.
Mr. W. B. Golden vice president of the Bank of Athens resumes duties after a month in the Rocky Mountains at De Beque Colorado. He is accompanied by Mrs. C. H. Welch who has been visiting her sister Mrs. Myrick at De Beque. She plans a short Cincinnati visit with her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Welch before returning home.
A Womans Relief Corps masquerade at Mrs. Alex Cochran’s 262 North Congress Street drew 22 members in costumes ranging from 16th century figures to quakers schoolgirls and Red Cross nurses. The event honored Mrs. Cochran’s birthday with a grand march unmasking a music program and a bead gift, followed by ices and cakes.
Mrs Hulda W Russell hosted a Sunday family dinner on West Union Street with E B Russell and daughters Hazel and Evelyn Clyne Angle Vinton W H Wolley Irene Columbus F C Shafer family Marie Lewis and son Max Richland Ave Absent were Mrs F B Sweeney Akron and O M Russell Ashland Ky
Charles G. O Bleness cashier at Security Savings Bank drew a $100 draft to the Democratic national fund in New York. The draft bore the name C G O Bleness and Athens was listed as the donor, though the real donor was a Democratic party backer. O Bleness is a Republican.
Secretary of State Smith notified the Erie County Board of Elections that it must supply qualified absent voters with ballots bearing Claude J. Minor's name as Independent candidate for prosecutor following a supreme court ruling. The notice cites the court order to be complied with.
Mr Spencer Burt of Middletown New York reports severe lumbago rheumatism and debility improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He credits restored vitality appetite and muscle relief with the treatment and endorses the pills as blood building. The ad notes pill price 60 cents a box and mail order with free book Building Up the Blood.
An advertisement touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a universal first aid remedy. It claims to steam away colds and flu and to cleanse organs while enriching blood. Sold by druggists or grocers nationwide.
Athens grange will meet Friday at Jackville school house to elect officers for the year. It will also finalize plans for hosting the county grange next day, November 6, an all day event with officer elections. Granges without officers should elect and send results to state secretary J. Z. Vanderbark in Zanesville for roster publication.
Ohio University dominated Otterbein in Columbus on Saturday 53 to 14. Peg Fuller starred for Ohio while Boyd Fibre and Davis contributed strong performances in backfield and leadership roles. Refereeing drew criticism from observers for Otterbein touchdowns.
Hudson November 1 A hardware store owned by C J Ridout was robbed early today of firearms and ammunition valued at about 2000 dollars Police are investigating the break in and have not released suspects or details of the weaponry taken
An old newspaper notice urges readers to mail a cutout with name and address to Foley & Co. for a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad touts relief for bronchial coughs colds back pain kidneys rheumatism and digestive issues at a three cent price.
Council met briefly and adjourned to Monday evening November 15. Mayor Roush reported 211.70 in fines with 25 from taxi license. Dr. W N Alderman sought rear additions to the old brick plant and a new street through planned to connect East State Street. Street grading on Watt Street and curb grade alignment on President Street were discussed. Truck tonnage limits, Carpenter Street sidewalk grade, and West Union Street crossing repairs with the B and O railroad were raised for future action.
Governor James M. Cox returns to Dayton after twelve weeks of campaigning saying the race rests on a great moral issue and he is confident of victory. Advisors peg possible wins in Maryland West Virginia Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma with Ohio Indiana in play and border state surprises. He voices renewed strength in Toledo speeches and plans a Mississippi hunting bear trip with Senator Pat Harrison after the election.
The First Methodist Church resumes a series of special prayer meetings this week with the Epworth League taking charge Wednesday evening. The topic is The Three Fundamentals Man's Relation to Society to his country to God. Speakers include Miss Mary Tener Mr. Lloyd Sprouse and Miss Helen Bernard. Frances Carr will sing a soprano solo and a duet by Mr. Sprouse and Miss Morey. All members and friends are invited.
A reader claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach trouble and gall stones after costly doctor visits. The ad asserts the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract, aiding stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose allegedly convinces with a money refund. McKee Drug Co. and druggists across the country advertise.
A 73 year old woman describes using Vinci to regain appetite sleep and strength. She credits cods liver tissue building iron and glycerophosphates with boosting health and says she can do housework again. She suggests more elders would use Vinci if available.
An Athens resident recalls severe back pain and kidney irregularities from three years ago. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she reports substantial relief, and again recommends the remedy for kidney health. 60c at dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A vintage advertisement touts the 20th Century Liniment as a quick, effective cure for rheumatic pain lumbago neuralgia backache and other pains. It claims instant relief with direct application from the bottle and urges readers to buy at the nearest drug store via Henry W. Cotner.
Hooper Ridge families Mr and Mrs Spicer Keirns and children and Mr and Mrs Edgar Keirns with kids visited Guy Kasler family nearby. Emma Bryson and Vern Wolfe from John Hancock high school spent the weekend with their parents here. Ace Kasler and daughter Jennie and Jeff Keirns with Harmon called on Lewis Morris. Grace Lucile Beulah Linscott of Athens visited with their parents. Myrtle Lurene Morris and Everett Moore visited friends in Carrington.
William Wallace Blake born September 19 1841 in Alexander Township Athens County was a farmer near Albany Ohio. He served in the Civil War and was discharged in 1865. He married Phoebe Kerr March 6 1687 and later Mary McCan December 31 1910. He died October 25 1920 at age 79.
Mrs William Wallace Blake thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during her husband’s illness and death. She also thanks singers ministers for consoling words and the floral tributes.
Nearly two million Ohioans faced a cold rain to cast ballots for Harding or Cox. Early turnout looked heavy with women prominent among first voters. Webs of forecasts put Harding ahead by 168000, Cox by 75000 to 100000 in Ohio. Polls opened in eastern zone at 6:30, central at 5:30.
New York Governor Alfred F. Smith faces a statewide contest as a Harding win looms for the national ticket. Ohio economics and farm appeal mark Donahey against Harry L. Davis in Cleveland and city wards. Illinois sees factional splits between Thompson and Lowden, with J Hamilton Lewis as a leading Democratic hope. Northwestern battles involve the nonpartisan league and candidates across Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas. Missouri remains hot with Senate splits on league of nations affecting the overall race.
Earl Duvall of Athens, 21, was the only arrest last night. He claimed it was not his fault, while a woman said she grabbed him first. Duvall, a Sigma Pi pledge at Ohio University, explained he is a country boy and that the woman’s arms around his neck triggered his actions.
Akron Ohio November 2 Engineer Reish of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was instantly killed and W H Harris of Youngstown fireman was seriously burned when locomotive boiler exploded at 2 oclock this morning near Sterling Harris was taken to an Akron hospital for treatment
Count Primo Magic, famed dwarf and second husband of Mrs. Tom Thumb, died at a Middleboro hospital after a two week illness. He was 71 years old.
Harriett Taylor Upton, vice chairman of the national Republican executive committee, urged women voters to focus on municipal elections and city issues. She called municipal government larger housekeeping and stressed raising city standards in her statement issued at Columbus.
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