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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1919
Page
2
The winter brings renewed catarrh misery as membranes irritate and air passages clog. The ad urges using S S S blood remedy to purge germs from the blood and offers medical guidance from Atlanta, Ga.
An ad-like snippet promises relief from coated tongue bad taste indigestion and sallow skin by cleansing the liver and bowels overnight. It claims Cascarets won’t sicken or cramp unlike calomel salts oil or griping pills and work while you sleep.
The testimonial from L. W. DeClaire, a retired hotel man visiting Dayton, cites indigestion relief, better sleep, and renewed appetite after using Earle's Hypo-Cod. The tonic is sold by McKee Drug Co. and local grocers.
Indianapolis Nov 26 Rollin H Bunch mayor of Muncie was sentenced to two years in Atlanta prison and a $1000 fine for participation in a fake fight swindle Prosecuting Attorney Horace G Murphy of Muncie received a similar sentence Twenty one others were given varying prison terms and fines by Federal Judge A B Anderson The defendants included well known Muncie men police officers and associates from other cities The gang used the mails to defraud staging fake fights to attract bets with fighters falling and fleeing after gains faded Victims were scattered across the country and brought to Muncie for the events
The steel strike committee in Pittsburg meets to decide whether to call off the strike. Samuel Gompers and international officers in Washington have been told the strike is lost and asked if it should continue. John Fitzpatrick favors continuation while Washington officials warn against seeking more union funds as striker ranks dwindle.
Toledo November 26 John H Clauss shears maker buried Monday left ten thousand dollars to his chauffeur Frank Northup and one dollar to his brother Henry An estate valued around five hundred thousand dollars. To his widow one third of the estate and five thousand dollars for her immediate needs William Sanger of Toledo and Beatrice Handy of Cleveland each receive ten thousand dollars. Two clerks receive two thousand five hundred and five hundred dollars respectively Ann Folson of Lakewood gets five thousand dollars. Nephew John Clauss Voges Canton receives Clauss ring and jewelry. Remainder goes to sisters Amelia Becker Cleveland and Lizzie Voges Canton.
Martha Luella Carlton Barnett widow of Henry C. Barnett born September 7, 1867 died November 13, 1919 aged 52 years 2 months 6 days. She leaves husband three children Alvah F deceased John W Clara Mae and Harry C with her mother Mrs. Phebe Carlton two sisters and two brothers. A devout Christian Church member later joined Methodist Episcopal Church Bethel Ohio and was active in Sunday School. She belonged to Troy Grange No 905 Patrons of Husbandry. A loving wife mother and friend who faced illness with courage.
Surgeon General Blue warns influenza will probably return this fall and winter. The article urges building up blood and vitality, praising Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a red-blood builder available in liquid and tablet forms sold by all druggists.
Huntington high prepares for the Thanksgiving Day game at Athens Ohio. The Big Red backs are favored after Monday and Tuesday scrimmages but Huntington respects the Ohio team and will use full strength to win. Manager Booker Treasurer Meyers and Coach Wilson accompany the squad as they depart Wednesday morning.
The Mercer family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of James C. Mercer whose burial was at his old home in Otto New York on November 15. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Mercer.
Seven Buckeye farmers reported yields above 100 bushels per acre in the Men's Ten Acre Corn contest conducted by Ohio State University. Names include L L Brown, A B Lewis, B H Puterbaugh, J D Woodburn, L A Demorest, Charles Appel, and C L Slack with top yield 128.81 bu/acre by Slack, making him the highest in three years. The seven earn membership in the 100 Bushel Corn Club during Farmers Week in Columbus January 26 to 30.
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