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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
10
Old home remedy instructions describe mixing 2% Pinex with a pint of plain sugar syrup or substitutes like molasses honey or corn syrup to create a cough remedy. The advertisement praises quick relief for coughs throat irritation and chest congestion and urges asking for Pinex with full directions.
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a miracle remedy for rheumatism and aching muscles. It claims rapid penetration to muscles and joints, marketing to strengthen the body and improve kidney and liver function. Large font notes a week’s treatment and a larger bottle for $1.00, sold by McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.
An ad touts Houstonia Liniment to relieve lumbago back ache rheumatic pains quickly. It cites J R Wilkinson of Selma Ohio and claims burns cuts and bruises heal with its antiseptic action. Promotes House tone liniment with Dr Jones picture on label priced at $1.00 and trial size 25c from Dr J C Jones Coe So Charleston Ohio.
Representative Frank Delahanty of Cleveland pleaded guilty to soliciting a bribe in the Ohio legislative probe. He received a suspended sentence to the state penitentiary and resigned from the legislature. He must report monthly to penitentiary officials.
New York November 25 Prices of two or three popular cigarette brands will rise from 18 to 20 cents per pack this week. Wholesale increases of thirty and forty cents per thousand from R J Reynolds and American Tobacco Co were announced. The move adds about 17 million dollars yearly for Reynolds and 14 million for American Tobacco. Seventy percent of sales fall in this category.
Washington officials say higher pay for all service members will be the first item tackled when the House convenes December 1. Representative Butler notes the raise appears practically certain and a joint military naval committee will draft schedules for both services.
The Athens Home Telephone Company received state authorization to issue 39000 in stock to fund heavy equipment and facility expansions since 1915. Manager C L Jones said the funds cover five years of additions, new buildings, and system consolidation, with no new sale to the public as existing applications will absorb the issue.
De spondent over neuralgia, Harry Fulweiler, 15, son of W. G. Fulweiler, took his own life by shooting through the heart with a rifle. His parents discovered him dead in their home on Monday. A separate brief notes waterproof non slipping shoe soles made from scrap leather by an English inventor.
A Phoenix New York woman credits Milks Emulsion with restoring her health after two years in bed due to pneumonia. She reports improved strength, disappearance of cough and bronchial trouble, and says she has regained flesh while caring for a large family. The ad promises digestive and general health benefits, a money back guarantee, and nationwide availability through druggists.
The ad urges thin people to try two weeks of Miona stomach tablets to improve digestion and increase flesh. It claims the stomach fails to secrete digestive juices, warns of chronic indigestion and related symptoms, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists.
I C Lacey of New Carlisle Ohio writes he suffered a severe splitting headache and acid stomach for a year. After a bottle of Nerv Worth he can eat and sleep well and recommends Nerv Worth for stomach trouble or a run-down system. Nerv Worth is sold at McKee’s Drug Store Athens Hickman’s Nelsonville The Gem Pharmacies.
Ohio reports 1 415 074 school children with 723 489 boys and 691 585 girls in the 1919 figures released by state superintendent F B Pearson. The census shows a gain of 4 518 over 1918. Also mentioned is a new patent for a spike framed device to aid walking on inclined roots.
When pain strikes from rheumatism or a sore muscle Sloan's Liniment offers prompt relief without rubbing. Apply to the afflicted part for quick penetration and active relief. Available in three sizes 35c 70c and 1.40 at druggists.
Alma Skinner, a four year Pomeroy High School teacher, resigns effective Wednesday to take a special instructor post at Deer Lodge High School in Montana with a salary near double her current pay. She departs Thanksgiving morning for a western trip. husband Mr Skinner will stay and join her later.
The family expresses deep gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and passing of their husband and father, John MclIntosh. They also thank friends for the beautiful floral tributes of respect.
Wells Run in Lebanon Township witnesses a long standing feud between farmers Robert Cornell and Clare Jones. Cornel fires both barrels at Jones injuring him badly as the pair argued over a chicken dispute. Sheriff Hartenbach moved quickly. Cornell surrendered after returning home and was charged with shooting with intent to kill.
Beginning Sunday November 16 at 2 o'clock the Y M C A in Middleport will hold an afternoon meeting for men every other Sunday. Secretary L Z Davis inaugurates the winter program promising vocal and instrumental music and talks by county speakers including Rev. John Orr of the Middleport Presbyterian Church. Open to all men.
Mrs. Effie Parker of Middleport is jailed on burglary and larceny charges after arraignment before Justice Ewing. Held under 400 dollars bond, she allegedly entered Eli Meier’s Naylor's Run home Saturday evening and stole 17 dollars and 50 cents from a pocketbook. Joe Wright arrived home shortly after.
The article reports a woman found in front of a dresser seeking money. She wore a black veil and carried a flashlight, but was identified by Mr. Wright as someone who has helped Mrs. Meier with housework in the past.
A special union Thanksgiving service is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the First Presbyterian Church Pomeroy. Rev W M Hyde chairs the program with readings sermons prayers and an offering by several pastors and lay leaders. The event will welcome the general public and is expected to fill the large church.
The second Syracuse Lecture Course by the young people of the M E Church is set for next Friday evening November 28 with speaker John Millard Helm on Success In The Face of Insurmountable Difficulties. Third and fourth numbers follow December 5 and 12.
Mrs. Jacob Reibel hosted a Saturday afternoon children's party for her son Robert's seventh birthday. The house was festively decorated and guests played games with light refreshments served. Gifts were given to Robert by friends including Lucille Owens, Bertha Owens, Genevieve Pauline Wetzel, Cleo Bentz, Maraline Bentz, Elsie Nusmann, Ernest Nusmann, Edna Price, Robert Coates, Spencer Jones, Paul Jones, Marcella Reibel, Dorothy Reibel, William Stewart, Marion Ward, Virginia Burdette, Dorothy Hannahs, Jean Hannahs, Katherine Huber, Mary Virginia M Reibel.
Last evening the Pomeroy Presbyterian Church was filled to capacity for the installation of Pastor Rev. W. M. Hyde. Present were Rev. John Orr of Middleport and Rev. John Gross of Marietta. Rev. Dr. Charles Taylor delivered splendid addresses. Continued on Page four.
Albany residents Miss Mollie Bagley and Miss Edna Robbins were guests of Mrs. Nesbit for the weekend. Mrs. Ruth Welsh visits relatives in Harrisonville while Dell Bolin travels from Langsville via Cincinnati. Mrs. J B Gillogly visits Dyesville to stay with Clement Carter. Mr. O D Dalley returns from Columbus with family. Hope Cash recovering in Columbus hospital. Pease of Cincinnati visits T J Barlow. Wm Irwin and wife host Mrs. John Irwin, James Riley, and Emmetts from Athens. John Robinson of Circle Hill calls on friends Saturday. Roy Martin and wife from Athens spend time with Ceph Lindley’s family.
Weekend visits reach Rutland Athens Columbus Mt. Blanco and The Plains as residents travel to see relatives. Earl Dailey and family from Athens stay with Mrs Adaline Dailey while Mr and Mrs Earl Tewksbury visit Mrs Mattie Cecil. Frank and Howard Cog plan a Boston trip and return late.
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