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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
2
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh coughs sore throat and colds promising relief in two minutes. It claims germs vanish in the atmosphere and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied with the remedy sold by druggists.
Edmund Sestrest of the Ohio Experiment Station says controlling forest fires is Ohio’s top forestry problem. Southern Ohio fires are small but damaging to young growth, hindering replanting. promoting second growth requires a legislative program for fire control.
Manasquam New Jersey man writes about a ruptured hernia from years ago while lifting a nk. He claims no operation has helped and offers information to others with ruptures to prevent surgery.
Athens county superintendents met November 16 at the county office to organize rural spelling matches and educational talks during the U S education week December 6 to 11. State inspectors Crow and Landsitter discussed the alcohol revenue law and will assist with state aid matters. 23 of 27 districts voting on a three mill levy approved, securing state aid for school support.
County Auditor Fred B. Cornwell completed the tax duplicates for Athens County and handed them to County Treasurer Woodworth to prepare for the semi annual December taxes. The tax rate averages about 2 cents, or 5 mills above two years ago. Voted increases fund road work and school expenses, about $400,000 raised semi annually to run the county. The duplicates have been prepared since mid October by the auditor and assistants.
In Youngstown Ohio the Retail Grocers Association announced an offensive against bread prices. They will build a $50,000 bakery plant to lower consumer costs after manufacturers refuse to drop prices despite cheaper flour. Public demand spurred the move.
Mrs Woodsides of 314 Indiana Avenue Toledo Ohio testifies Tanlac transformed her health after years of weakness nerve anxiety fainting and muscular rheumatism She reports rapid improvement from the first bottle and says she now does house work and sleeps well The medicine is advertised by local pharmacies in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal.
The New Era conference of the Athens Presbytery opened this afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. Dr. Finlay of New York City spoke, with about 25 delegates expected. Tonight at seven President W. W. Boyd will discuss The Key to the Civilization of the Future.
Akron University travels to Ohio Field on Saturday for a pivotal Home Coming game and final Green and White matchup. Jefferson and Boyd may miss action due to Heidelberg game injuries, while Fuller Fibre Hanley Loomis Davis Morgan Fisher Rathburn Earich Wade Wolf Hibbard Young Schreger provide solid lines and backfield depth.
Alva Dailey files for divorce from Viola Dailey in common pleas court citing desertion since June 15 1916. The couple married in Athens on February 21 1916 and have a four year old child Francesa E. present in the petition. The defendant has been missing since June 15 1916.
The petition states Viola Dailey’s whereabouts were known to the plaintiff on several occasions and on June 28, 1920 improper conduct occurred. Carey Brog of Red Town, Trimble Township is named as co respondent. The plaintiff claims he was ready to furnish a home but she did not return.
Albert Logan of near Athens credits Dreco with restoring health after five years of kidney pain back fatigue and digestive issues. He reports improved sleep regular bowels and energy, praising Creco made from herbal plants now sold widely including at The Cline Pharmacy in Athens.
Mrs. L. O. Seitz of Lima Ohio writes that after her mother suffered a severe bronchial cough for months and failed with many medicines Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured her. She proudly recommends it to other women.
The Nelsonville October attendance report lists dozens of schools with attendance percentages from 82 to 98. Teachers named include T. W. Poe and Mary Albaugh among many others. Upcoming visits by York township and Carbondale teachers to Chillico, and Buchtel Happy Hollow groups to Lancaster on December 3 are noted along with local social fundraisers and holiday plans.
Herbert Dutton returns home after working for the farm bureau. Edwin Parker is employed at Canaanville. Mrs. Fred Medley visits daughter Mrs. Joe Keever in Parkersburg. H B E Adams makes a business trip to Ravenswood. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ready Blake. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Buckley of Parkersburg visit mother Mrs. Jenni e Taylor on Victory Day. C Cook sells his farm to buyers from Clarksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gunnel attend events in the area.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Romine spent last week with relatives in South Salem Cyrus Jones visited Adolphus Palmer in Little Hocking on Tuesday Mrs Arthur Watson and Alma Jones attended the farmers institute at Coolville Thursday afternoon Mrs Susan Palmer of Little Hocking visited here Thursday Miss Orpha Robinson was a guest at Carthage Mrs Charley Scott of Belpre visited aunt Amanda Forester Otto Wilson of Warren spent time with Worthy Beckler The Hard time social at Elmer Mauck home drew a large crowd Proceeds amounting to 7 54 will be given to the Salvation Army at Parkersburg Denver Day visited Bruce Tucker Sunday Rev J M Turner preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning John Barnett left Monday for Canaanville for employment
President Wilson has prepared a message to the League of Nations Assembly in reply to M. Paul Hymans thanking him for his services in establishing the league. The note was announced from the White House.
The M. E. Church announces a prayer and praise service on Thursday evening November 18 at the home of M. O. Bryan of the Lower Plains. The pastor urges strong attendance.
The Epworth League of the Central Avenue M E Church plans a box supper for Friday evening November 19. Married folks are urged to join in the social event. Every girl or woman is asked to bring a box.
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