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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

2

Local social notes from Parkersburg Athens and surrounding area

Mrs P L Busch and grandson and Mrs M J Charlton were in Parkersburg Tuesday. A girl born to Mr and Mrs P T Winner at Parkersburg hospital. M J Charlton and family visited Athens. Miss Snyder from Columbus visiting. Mrs M J Charlton and daughter hosted Ray Copeland and Miss Snyder. Davis and wife of Coolville called on Addie Diggins. Thomas McAfee, Clarence Moore and spouses and Miss Francis Hayes visited Athens. L T Runnion of Lottridge was supper guest of C W Townsend. A Biddison and two children visited near Athens. Mrs Addie Biggings and Dorothy spent Sunday in Columbus. Rome Township Grange met at I O O F hall Saturday. Audrey Ludwick of Athens visited C W Townsend. Frank Robinson visited Guysville. Mark Sutton and family of Chauncey were weekend guests of David and family. Prof Reeves and Frank Burke visited Athens on business.

P. L. Busch M. J. Charlton Parkersburg P. T. Winner Parkersburg’ Hospital L. H. Smith Athens Miss Snyder Columbus Ray Copeland Robert Brill Davis Coolville Addie Diggins Thomas McAfee Clarence Moore Francis Hayes L. T. Runnion Lottridge C. W. Townsend A. Biddison Mr. Biddison Addie Biggsings Dorothy Rome Township I. 0. O. F. Hall Audrey Ludwick Frank Robinson Guysville Mark Sutton Chauncey David Sutton

Local Social Notes and Agricultural Prices

Mr and Mrs Arda Kasler hosted Vera Kasler Wednesday and William Nichols Thursday. Raynold Miller and son visited Warren Kasler. a stray yearling calf from Miller’s farm remains unfound. The best No 1 prime skunk price this season is 6.25 dollars. School progress continues with Hazel Linscott teaching. Amenville neighbors were in town Saturday.

Arda Kasler Vera Kasler William Nichols Raynold Miller Jacksonville Warren Kasler Mr. Miller C. FE. Robinson Geo. Rathburn Broadwell Bert Wogan Edwin Carpenter Calvary Veral Phillips Athens Elihu Wesley Norris Harvey Linscott A. H. Murphy H. A. Fleming Hazel Linscott Amenville Sallie Johnson

Local social notes from Jasper Hill and surrounding areas

Mrs Eliza Nickoson returns from Athens with daughter Mia Jen nie Bean. The Scott and Hess families spend a week at a Cedar Hill summer home. Maud Sams visits sister Ione Smith. Will Nickoson visits brother Jesse. The Niggemeyers host guests in Jerseyville Chauncey and Alfred figures mention several family gatherings. Arthur Hawk helps Ione Smith with sewing and a party at George Niggemeyer’s is noted.

Eliza Nickoson Athens Mia Jennie Bean Phill Scott Will Hess Columbus Cedar Hill Maud Sams Ione Smith Will Nickoson Jesse Nickoson John Niggemeyer Louis and Paul Aaron Brown Golda Pearl Atwood Grim Jerseyville Frank Klingenberg Howard Foster Chauncey Arthur Hawk George Niggemeyer Lawrence Niggemyer Raymond Lena Kate Niggemeyer John Wandling J. M. Bentz Charley Woody Alfred Ruel Fish

Chase Area Social and Travel Notes Span Weekend

Mr and Mrs 7 B Ator and sons Harold and Jeff Robinson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ira Ator of Pratts Fork. Numerous locals visited Athens and Centerstake for meetings and errands including Miss Winnie Martin and Mrs Aristien Carbaugh at a teachers meeting. Suburban travel saw Charles Chase and Mr Henry Martin in the area and a note on fuel briquettes made from coal tar in Amsterdam.

B. Ator and Harold Jeff Robinson Ira Ator Pratts Fork Lester Oberholzer Akron Darrel Ziggafoos Albany Winnie Martin Aristien Carbaugh Centerstake Charles Chase Athens James Crossen Hebbardsville Herbert Carbaugh Charles Carsey

Local Names and Social Visits Noted in Region

J R Steward of Charleston visits his mother and relatives. Joe Young of Rutland on business. Mrs I L Farley of Millersport guests of Mrs Jane Jordan. W J Swett is on the sick list. District Supt Merritt in charge at school Tuesday. Mrs R A Swearinger of Hamden visiting relatives. W E Harmon W W Sisson and Jesse Sisson on business in Albany. Del and Daves Farmer of Middleport visit D M Sisson family. Robert Hixson of Chauncey calls on friends. Harry Dudgeon and wife attend farmers institute at Dyesville. Blanche Woodyard buys horse from G C Gorby. Mrs E T Sisson spends weekend with sister-in-law. Sam Tewksberry of Albany visits daughter Mrs W E B Reeves.

J. R. Steward Charleston W. Va Joe Young Rutland I. L. Farley Millersport Jane Jordan W. J. Swett Merritt R. A. Swearinger Hamden W. E. Harmon W. W. Sisson Jesse Sisson Albany Buchtel Murray City Mr. Geyer Dell and Daves Middleport D. M. Sisson Robert Hixson Chaunce

Local Residents Visit family and attend community events

Mr and Mrs Floyd Shaffer and baby stay with her father S M Bingman. E J Daugherty and Hiram Root families visit Parkersburg. Nellie Bafford visits her parents E L Rogers. A pie supper drew a large crowd Saturday night. Earl Clark and John Gibbs visit Parkersburg and Sylvia Cubbison spends Sunday with Reuben Ridenour family Centennial. Emerson Daugherty trips to Tuppers Plains on business.

Floyd Shaffer S. M. Bingman E. J. Daugherty Hiram Root Parkersburg Nellie Bafford E.L. Rogers Earl Clark John Gibbs Ida Cubbison Sylvia Reuben Ridenour Centennial Ray Clark Emerson Daugherty Tuppers Plains

Houstonia Promises Quick Relief for Rusty Nail Wounds

Clark County farmer Dean McKilip shares a rusted nail injury cured by Houstonia liniment. The ad touts open cuts and sores healing with Houstonia and urges readers to buy genuine Dr. Jones Co. product at drugstores in 25¢, 50¢, and 81¢ sizes with a Dr. Jones portrait.

Houston Dean McKilip Clark Co Ohio Dr. Jones Dr. J. C. Jones Co Charleston Adv

Revival Meetings Set in Hebbardsville Church

In Hebbardsville M E church announces preaching Sunday nov 23 at 2 pm with Sunday School at 1 pm. Revival meetings begin Sunday evening. Lorin Parker injured elbow after a wagon fall. Rev Miller preached at C P church. Hunters seek rabbits as crops decline. most farmers ban hunting.

M. E Lorin Wil Parker Miller C. P

Weight reduction promise with keretn capsules

An advertisement claims a guaranteed method to slim down without starvation or heavy exercise. It praises a capsule product from a druggist, promising better health, happiness, and a buoyant life, and urges readers to show others this offer.

Toledo Car Tie-Up Ongoing Two Weeks Into Fray

Negotiations between Toledo city officials and the traction company over franchise ordinance forms to be submitted to voters continued as residents marked the twelfth day of a car tie-up. Cars remain in Michigan after voters ousted the un franchised company, while buses handle crowds efficiently in clear weather.

Toledo, O Traction Company

Glycerine Mixture Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments

An Adlerika preparation using glycerine buckthorn bark and related ingredients is claimed to remove accumulated matter from the bowels and prevent appendicitis. It relieves gas and constipation with instant action, with a business man reporting benefit in long standing indigestion and sour stomach. Henry H. Cotner, druggist.

Henry H. Cotner

Public Forum on Industrial Strife and Government Action

D W Wallace argues against blaming agitators for a strike of 1.5 to 2 million workers. He attributes unrest to economic exploitation and calls out government use of injunctions and the Lever Act against miners. He condemns food relief restrictions that prevent unions from aiding families.

France D. W. Wallace

Overwork and Worry Linked to Nervous Breakdown

A Plattsburg woman describes how overwork and caring for three children led to a general breakdown with nervous symptoms. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength, appetite, and sleep after taking one box and continuing treatment. The pills cost 60 cents per box and are sold by druggists or from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.

Ida G. Martin Palmer Street Plattsburg, N. Y Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Ohio university professor to wed Huntington woman

Twenty Years Ago item reports Prof. J. P. McVay of Ohio University music department to marry Miss Virginia Hogg of Huntington, W V, on Monday the 20th inst. Also notes the W C T U meeting at M E church with Franchise as subject and speakers Mrs De Steigner and a duet by Mrs Millikan and Mrs Ada Kurtz. Governor elect Nash selects Frederick N Sinks of Columbus as private secretary.

J. P. McVay Department of Music Ohio University Virginia Hogg Huntington W. Va M. E de Steigner Millikan Ada Kurtz Electa Hibbard Nash Frederick N. Sinks Columbus Sinks Fred Preston City

County Superintendent Root to Speak at Bassett Ridge Event

An entertainment and speech by County Superintendent Root will be held at the Bassett Ridge school house on Saturday evening November 22. Attendees are asked to bring a pie or a parcel post package for the event.

Root Bassett Ridge School

Lawrence and Olson Set for Detroit Bout for 500 Dollar Purse

After a Detroit match, Lawrence and Olson will headline a winter athletic carnival under the Shriners with a 500 dollar prize. Lawrence plans to arrive in Athens Sunday to rest before the bout. Olson hosts guests from the varsity football team and both fighters are praised for skill and sportsmanship. Preliminary bouts feature Swick and Dabritz and Swick's strong build noted.

Detroit Lawrence Olson Shriners Athens

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