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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
3
Dr. A B Babcock urges self discipline and fitness for boys and girls. He argues Uncle Sam built strong men from boys by proper exercise and clean systems. He recommends internal cleansing with gentle laxatives and endorses Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for coughs and throat irritation.
Mr Geo Felder of Caledonia Marion County Ohio reports Dreco as a long sought remedy. He suffered biliousness headaches dizziness bad taste and restlessness before Dreco eased digestion cleared bile and calmed nerves. He credits it with improved sleep gas relief and stronger stomach. Dreco reputedly uses twelve herbal extracts for stomach liver kidneys and blood. Get 0 today. All druggists carry Dreco now promoted by That Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Coolville Ohio hosts a farmers institute featuring Nellie Woods of Greensburg Pennsylvania. Woods is renowned for practical helpfulness and a farm view point with training and experience. Attendees will hear a knowledgeable speaker on living costs and future uncertainties.
Mrs A J Walker hosted a six course dinner on Wednesday for her husband’s birthday. The notice lists Mr and Mrs F Walker Charlie Nelva and Nan Du sie Walker Mrs pler Arthur and Mé bel Dupler Mr and Mrs Blaine Bland Bruce Miss Mariq ms Rae Yer Blaine Sue Widree Mocs cna among attendees.
A high school meeting Friday at 7 P M aims to spur interest in the football program and Saturday game against Columbus Aquinas Hi. Athens Hi beat Aquinas 28 to 0 last Saturday. Nelsonville Hi is in good shape for a strong performance.
Carey native and former Nelsonville merchant Ed C. Evans is in town staying with his father brother and sisters and visiting with friends for a few days.
The Auxiliary of C. W. E. M. met at the Christian church with Mrs. Violet Keplar presiding. A program titled The New Emphasis on Knowing the World featured papers by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Machem, readings from mission fields, an Africa missionary letter, and a paper on missionaries who died at their posts.
Mrs W T Bean will host the Hyperion Club for a ladies gathering Saturday at 2 o clock at her Columbus street residence.
Dr. and Mrs. No Hill spent Thursday in Columbus for unspecified activities. The brief note records their presence in the city and gives no additional details about purpose or events.
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. H. Bartlett. Mrs. J. M. Hyde led devotions with Mrs. Bartlett as program leader. Mrs. Earl Lama and Mrs. George Johnson read papers on The Interchurch Movement and India. A social time followed.
A reception will be held tonight in the social rooms of the Methodist church for the new pastor Rev. and Mrs. Paul Kemper. The Kemper couple arrive from Newark to take their duties in Nelsonville.
Manus Shafer and Miss Ethel Romine were married at Point Pleasant West Virginia last Saturday. After the ceremony they visited the bride’s parents in Rutland then went to the groom’s home and left today for their new home in Columbus.
Mrs Isaac Hillyer entertained twenty five family members and a few friends with a fag tacking gathering at her West Columbus street home. Refreshments were served at a late hour.
The chamber of commerce held a well attended meeting with high turnout. Committees reported progress and the next gathering is scheduled for November 18 with Arthur R. Leonard of Columbus speaking. The evening included a fine supper from The Thiers of America and a record of generous fried chicken dishes.
David Brie, aged 16, died at his home on Circle Hill. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 PM at Greenlawn Cemetery with burial to follow.
Classified notices include for sale sideboard in good condition with Bell phone 623, sale of ready trimmed hats and children plush hats from Mrs Hannah Parry, plus M Shamansky store offering 400 bushels of pears at 1.36 per bushel with Bell phone 376. Dance event at K of P hall Friday night Nov 6 with music.
Carload of round white Wisconsin potatoes arriving this week. For best prices call Albert Neiman at 762 Chestnut St or Bell 587. Inquiries welcome.
Thousands of mothers report Mother Grays Sweet Powders ease headaches colds feverishness and stomach troubles in children. Used by mothers for over 30 years the remedy shows excellent results. Sold by druggists everywhere.
An object described as an American magic landed on a policeman’s head in downtown Chicago. A patrol wagon removed the item to the police station and it was locked in a cell pending its owner.
For years William Johnson allegedly barbered Joseph G arta at the top end of a Chicago loft, a fragment of a local-era tale about a long running street encounter.
Mrs Laura Rarick of Peorig WL says Tanlac made her the happiest woman on earth. She regained lost weight after eleven years of ill health and now feels healthy again.
Mrs. Laura Rarick of Peoria Illinois says Tanlac restored her health after eleven years of pain and weight loss. She details kidney and stomach troubles and says she gained back lost pounds and now sleeps well. The testimonial notes Tanlac availability in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal through local pharmacies.
Athens City transfers include C L Johnson to Robt Smith lot 95 and Zimmerman to Nichols lot 444 among many deeds. Other entries cover Young to Radford, Radford to Love, Pickering to Prashier, Bowers to Meighan, Hibbard to lots 617 618, Parfitt to Thorne, Pratt to Flerce tracts, Amesville Dam Beasley to Ul Dean, Myers to Bal, London to Rolland pulse 109.56 acres, Coveville Belyona Johnson to Marshall Higlen Johnson etc. Amounts mostly $1 with occasional larger sums. many tracts express undivided interests and varied acreages.
Lizzia Michen replotted part to 1661. Madison Maze moved part Tot 27 to Tu. John C. Beekswith to Fred Deer Sr lot 1509 for $1. John L. Robinson to Andrew Farris lots 1198 1199 for $1090. Manton Martin to John Wion lot 638 for $2400. James Johnson to Standard Oil lot 507 for $10. Bert Reves to Clarissa Stephen Ben lots 1019 and 541. Arthur Wallace to J Vern Ben Meitz lot 382 for $1.
A list of marriage licenses shows Don Strawn, Frances Jared of Athens. Everett Arnold and Eva Jordan of Carbondale. Calvin Anderson and Frances Judson of Jacksonville. Glen Robinson of Stewart and Nellie Morris of Shade. Robert Osman and Minnie Latteral of Nelsonville. Virgil Hawkins and Maymie Mace of Athens. Arthur North and Marcha Stobart of Sharpsburg. Rev Dabritz and Asunta Alfonso of Gloucester. Fred Hitchings and Pearl Wilkinson of Nelsonville.
Ohio University football fans plan a large send-off for the team before their Saturday game with Denison in Granville. Injuries to Boyd Fibre and Fuller may affect lineups though Julie Finsterwald's eleven have shown strong form recently. The round trip is $6.06 with $5.00 payable by some. fans meet at 4:30 p.m. for a band-led send-off at the monument.
Canaanville Ohio November 5 The Canaan Coal Company is upgrading a mine into a premier coal producer in the region. Workers will benefit from a new concrete wash house with hot and cold water, rebuilt tipples, improved coal handling gear, and a large reservoir over the boiler house. A substantial water tank and extra ground water storage are being added to sustain operations.
Amesville organizes a new coal company led by T O Day with miner veterans Don McGill and Robert Jarris from Nelsonville. A 200 acre tract on W R Gadcard farm underlaid by a nine foot No 8 seam will be developed with tipple and tracks. Mrs T O Day visited Columbus to see son Clarence Smith in hospital.
Mrs Elizabeth Phillips and daughter Eihel hosted visitors including Miss Patterson and Dr Adair with Mr and Mrs Truman Wells. A Athens hospital patient worked at Ernest Leffler's farm but authorities were alerted after a concern about his origin. A Jennings saddle horse was shot by Clifford Porter of Petroleum WV. The Steadman McDaniel reunion included Rev Steadman and family and Phyllis and Inis. Hershel Huston visits from Chicago. HWSs beat Coolville in a basketball game 20 to ?. A post office square bonfire and noisy celebration followed the election victory with songs and class wells.
Columbus reports the new state legislature will face long standing tax and municipal finance issues. Despite temporary relief measures, officials seek a permanent solution to Ohio's taxation muddle and related debt concerns. Local governments rely on bonds and state reform to stabilize finances as lawmakers prepare to convene next year.
In New York a trusted man known as Rast. Siders faced scrutiny after claiming allegiance to Israel. Reportedly his group took jewels worth about 168000 dollars, but today only the jewels were recovered. Authorities probe motive and suspects.
An ultimatum from upperclassmen at Ohio University orders freshmen to wear green skull caps chosen by the older students. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today first-year students must display the caps or face unspecified consequences. The Pan-Hellenic group of fraternities supported the move after years of brewing discontent.
A flood of anecdotal proof follows a woman’s note about surgery for gall stones five years ago. She details hospital stay, lingering symptoms, and matches it to May’s Wonderful Remedy. The letter claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and improves digestion and abdominal comfort, urging others to try it.
The Shine reports a Sunday school contest at the church where B Sidders teaches. Attendance included several feoul visitors and the pastor noted a 65 milestone since the event began.
Fragmentary OCR shows a terse public notice mentioning restraint or surveillance actions by a local authority. The legible bits reference a procedure related to safety and an order to comply within a stated timeframe. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
One of three life sentences to be carried out at the state penitentiary in Selene Ore. Emmett Banchott alias Neil Was scheduled to be executed. He, an Indian half breed, escaped from the county jail in Fendlet Ore on July 25 with others, and was involved in the killing of Short? Peylor during a prior trial.
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