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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1919
Page
6
A Kentucky man jokes about hay fever and promotes Mentholized Arcine as a remedy. He claims a ninety nine percent effective treatment, urging readers to visit a druggist to prepare a pint of the solution and use gargles or nasal spray to lessen attacks.
A large procession led by Annie advances through Delancey and Park Row toward City Hall to demand audience with the mayor. Police intervene as women insist on entry, prompting a tense standoff with patrol wagons and rioter suppression.
Readers share romantic dilemmas from office flirtation to engagement crossroads. A man seeks marriage with a coworker, a teen asks about kissing and dating, a 16 year old seeks love and complexion tips, and another teen considers breaking an engagement for a newer attachment. Expert guidance favors caution, friendship, and choosing modest partners, with clear steps to address feelings and timing.
Dr George Davis Swett born February 11 1871 in Valley Ford Meigs County Ohio pursued medicine after schooling. He graduated from Electric Medical Institute Cincinnati May 11 1897 and practiced with his father before establishing a town office. A generous physician and active community member he served in medical associations and local lodges and school boards, earning respect as a friend in need.
Dr. Swett, age 48, died after a sudden illness following a day of professional calls with family in Dyesville. He married Victoria Nichols in 1897 and leaves a wife, daughter Mary Gladys, son Chester Parker, a brother I M Swett, sisters Mrs C M Radcliffe and Mrs O A McDonald, and half brothers S P Swett and Alonzo Swett. He survived a 1915 auto accident and hoped to serve in world war. He foretold a sudden death and this Sunday, with family, he passed away after a routine day of work and walks.
A long promotional piece argues catarrh can be cured, criticizing surface treatments and touting S S S as a blood cleansing remedy. It notes a free medical department offering case study guidance and lists Swift Laboratory in Atlanta as the contact.
Mrs. Mary Harman and daughters return from Akron after visiting the Nichols. Local residents host guests from Mt. Blanco and Athens State Hospital. Rev. Dabritz to preach at M. E. church. Odd Fellows plan annual home coming on October 18 with music and speeches.
One man died and another was fatally wounded after a revolver duel near Huclid Village at Nickleplate tracks. A third man was believed killed, but not found. Police hunt for the missing suspect as Charles Staneshvski is named dead and Frank Gabolinsksi is wounded. A separate note describes a designer hiding a motor wheel under a hood to imitate a full size car.
Elizabeth Kern has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of W. H. Herrold, deceased, of Athens County Ohio. Dated September 30, 1919. H. T. Phillips probate judge. Notes: 10-1-3-0.t.W.
An editorial warns that two proposed state constitutional amendments backed by Ohio brewers would declare 2 percent beer non intoxicating, removing regulation and potentially allowing beer saloons nationwide. It urges voters to reject the amendments, support legislature restoration, and oppose federal Prohibition, calling for active civic effort in November.
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