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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

7

Circle Hill Residents Tour Nearby Towns

Jess Skinner and wife and son have been visiting relatives in Portsmouth the past week. Mrs. Rice Thomas visited in Athens Tuesday. Alice Liggett of Athens has organized a Sunday school here. Elmer Lock moved his family to Haydenville. Monday. Mrs. Henry Lock and daughter called on friends here recently. Mrs. Joe Garlinger and daughters were visiting at Floodwood Monday.

Jess Skinner Portsmouth Rice Thomas Athens Alice Liggett Elmer Lock Haydenville Henry Lock Joe Garlinger Floodwood

Canton Coal Dealers Promise Aid to Needy Families

Coal dealers pledge to supply fuel to low income households in Canton. Mayor assures city response and monitors distribution to ensure aid reaches those in need.

Canton

Recount Sought Onio Prohibition Vote In Columbus

L H Gibson of the Ohio Home Rule Association formally asked Secretary of State Smith for a recount of ballots on the federal prohibition ratification proposal. The measure was defeated by 489 votes but backers claim a recount could show a larger margin. Days after the election observers also urged a recount.

Columbus L. H. Gibson Ohio Home Rule Association Smith

Local social notes from Guysville and surrounding area

Master Robert Dixon and his sister of Athens visited relatives the Fuller children from Saturday until Tuesday. Vern Bean of Cleveland visits his mother Mrs C J Oe. 8 A Wilson of Carthage stayed with her daughter Mrs Fred Coleman. Mrs Jennie Poston visited Mrs William Anthony at Athens. Mr and Mrs Bruce Chapman spent Sunday with her parents at Carthage. F E Kimes wife and son Paul attended funeral of Mrs Kimes cousin Mrs Henry Barnett in Coolville. L B Finsterwald and wife visited their son Ruel and family Thursday to Sunday. O O Stalder spent weekend with his family here. Joseph Ashcraft moved his family into W A Shott's house. J L Sewell bought Ashcrafts former house and will move in. Mrs Charles Inman attended the funeral of Thomas Maxwell at Athens Monday. Mr and Mrs Delno Brett of New Marshfield and Mr and Mrs Watson Sams of Athens were over Sunday.

Robert Dixon Athens Fuller Vern Bean Cleveland C. J. Oe A. Wilson Carthage Fred Coleman Jennie Poston William Anthony Bruce Chapman S. A. Wilson F. E. Kimes Ashcraft Charles Inman Thomas Maxwell Delno Brett New Marshfield Watson Sams

A Woman Credits Earle's Hypo-Cod With Health Boost

Mrs Elizabeth Neuman of 141 Guilford Ave Columbus Ohio reports nervousness fatigue and rheumatic arm trouble easing after using Earle's Hypo-Cod. She praises improved sleep appetite energy and strength and urges others to try the tonic sold by McKee Drug Co at 1.25 plus war tax.

Elizabeth Neuman Elizabeth Newman Guilford Ave Columbus Ohio Newman American Chain Co Earle McKee Drug Co

Local Social Notes From Area Families

Guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bretz. Mr. and Mrs. Geisendorfer spent Sunday at Parkersburg. Charles Inman and wife were business visitors at Athens Saturday evening. Ed Kimes and wife were Athens visitors Tuesday. Mrs. B C Turner and two children of Whipple are visiting her parents, C A Bean and wife on R D 3.

Amos Bretz Geisendorfer Parkersburg Charles Inman Athens Ed Kimes C. Turner Whipple C. A. Bean

Ohio Ends Year Here Saturday Big Game Denison

Ohio closes the 1919 football season with a 2:15 pm game against Denison, a top Ohio conference foe. Five to six seniors including Captain Hollie Ellis Gahm Newman and Cross end their college careers. a rally was held at the university to spur the team under Coach Gullum as they aim to beat Granville neighbor Denison.

Ohio Denison Hollie Ellis Gahm Newman Cross Gullum Granville

Wanted man George Smith captured in Cincinnati case

Detroit federal officials were notified that George Smith, 22, of Detroit, who escaped from a United States court while being tried for stealing from freight cars, is under arrest in Cincinnati. He leaped from a Detroit courtroom window and was shot in the leg by an officer.

Cincinnati Detroit George Smith United States Court Smith

Ely's Cream Balm Offer for Head Cold Relief

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm for nasal congestion and catarrh. It promises instant relief by clearing passages, easing headaches, and soothing swollen mucous membranes with a fragrant antiseptic formula available at drug stores.

Ely

Franklin and Marshall College on Campus Strike Action

Pickets paraded the Franklin and Marshall campus in Lancaster Pennsylvania as students voted to strike until fifteen hazing suspensions are lifted. About twenty students were arrested for assault and battery following the confrontation with freshman Robert Dutten.

Lancaster Franklin’ and Marshall College Robert Duttenhoffe

Blood Tonic Number 40 Glows In Sales

Frank P. Skaggs of Harrisburg Illinois proclaims Blood Tonic Number 40 best for blood troubles rheumatic catarrh and related ailments. He notes customers report swift relief and dramatic skin improvements with continued use as marketed by McKee Drug Co.

Frank P. Skaggs Harrisburg Lll McKee Drug Co

County Rally in Athens County Christian Endeavor

Athens County Christian Endeavor rally opens Friday at the First Christian church with a 7 PM service. Dr A Y Wilcox Miss Dora Barker and Arthur B E Whitney on the program plus a social session. Second meeting Saturday 8:30 to 11 AM with Whitney and Dr F G Ransdell speaking. Final session Saturday at 1 PM features Dr E D Murch Dr Gilbert Courtney Miss Helen Battrick and Miss Laura Kennedy. Delegates from across the county expected.

Athens County Christian Endeavor Athens First Christian Church A. Y. Wilcox Dora Barker Arthur BE. Whitney Christian Endeavor

Donahey Calls for Health Law Changes in Ohio

Governor Cox directed the health department to draft amendments to the Hughes health law. State Auditor Donahey opposed its finances and urged alterations to require state auditor health department and governor approval for local subdivision levies. He warned of court challenge if lawmakers reject the changes.

Columbus State Department of Health Cox Hughes Health Donahey Health Department Ohio Supreme Court

World War Veterans Urged to File Claims Promptly

Dr J R Sprague U S Public Health Representative offers free medical care for all veterans with exposure injury or disease from World War service. Those injured and未 filed compensation claims should file within a year of discharge. Attorney M D Hughes urges filing at Red Cross office Cline Building. Thirty cases filed in past four weeks.

J. R. Sprague U.S M. D. Hughes Hughes Red Cross Cline

Ohio River Stages Report From Pittsburg Area

Ohio river stages reported for several locations near Pittsburg on Nov 20 with values at Point Bridge 4.6 feet falling Herr's Island 4.9 feet falling and Davis Island 9 feet falling Beaver Dam 28.2 feet stationary Parkersburg 10.8 feet falling Point Pleasant 7.7 feet falling indicating overall declining water levels across most sites.

Ohio River Pittsburg Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Death of George Dailey in Pontiac Michigan

George Donavan Dailey died November 17 in Pontiac Michigan at about 22. The remains were sent to Athens this morning for funeral services Friday at 2 PM at Sugar Creek church with burial in Augustine cemetery. Death caused by brain hemorrhage from an accidental gunshot 12 years ago.

George Donavan Dailey Pontiac Michigan Athens Sugar Creek Augustine

Correction Misnaming at Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Meeting

A meeting report notes an error in naming Mrs. Wiley Sprague instead of Mrs. Warren V. Sprague of Chauncey. The mix up occurred during a Saturday Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the D A meeting record.

Nabby Lee Ames D. A Wiley Sprague Warren V. Sprague Chauncey

Father John's Medicine Promises Warmth and Health

Cold and grip germs strike the weak and run down. Father John’s Medicine boosts energy to resist illness. Its gentle laxative effect helps purge impurities. Guaranteed alcohol and drug free. 60 years in use.

Father John

Girl’s Gymnasium Middy Blouse and Bloomers Pattern

A serviceable pattern for a girl’s gymnasium outfit includes a waist-length middy blouse and roomy bloomers. Offered in sizes 8 to 16 years, fabric options include madras linen serge and sateen. Requires 2 1 2 yards for the blouse and 3 1 2 yards for the bloomers for a 12 year size. mailed for 10 cents in silver.

Gymnasium Sul

Duffee's Cough Syrup Named Favorite By Time

Duffee's Cough Syrup has earned public approval after more than thirty years of use. It provides relief for bronchitis influenza sore throat croup and whooping cough and acts quickly. For deep seated coughs combine with Duffee's Fifty Fifty Tonic Laxative Tablets. Available at your druggist or grocer.

Duffee

Willard Still Lacks Fight Drive Says Rickard

New York dispatch reports Tex Rickard says Jess Willard hasn’t enough battle instinct and seeks an early talk over a comeback bid. Letters from Willard and former manager Ray Archer surface. Rickard notes a possible match with Fulton as a route back, while Beckett and Carpentier’s topics loom in the background.

New York Jess Willard Tex Rickard Kansas Rickard Willard Ray Archer Dempsey Fulton

Overflowing with the Joy of Weaving Remedies

A fragmented civic note extols simple cures as best, praising bright-eyed men and women who keep the spirit of daily craft and industry alive through steady, cheerful effort. The text emphasizes practical remedies and communal well being.

Simple old-fashioned vegetable tea for all ages

A nostalgic remedy claims to purify blood regulate bowels and keep the stomach sweet. Advert suggests it as the best tonic and notes children find it gentle and mild, useful when fretful or feverish.

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