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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
2
The Athens County War Savings Committee urges Boy and Girl Scouts to enter the $200 prize contest by October 4. Only four of nineteen troops have entered. entries opened yesterday and delays harm a troop’s chances. Scouts should ensure their troop is entered immediately.
Miss Gertrude Lake of Frost married Mr. Ralph K Gillilan of Coolville Tuesday evening at 4 30 oclock. Rev Dr C L Strecker officiated at the First M E parsonage. The couple will reside in Coolville where Gillilan works as a mechanic.
London dispatch reports three conferences set to resume negotiations with Lloyd George as railway workers' strike expands. If talks fail transport unions may join, leaving 650000 idle workers including 400000 miners and 150000 iron and steel workers. Government says rail service will improve. 2000 trains ran yesterday and 4000 expected today. 54 planes delivered mail.
Fourteen hours after launch the national open balloon race still had no reports at eight this morning. Crews began at 6 p m with favorable starts despite morning winds from the north and northeast. Captain Elmer Marschnetz led, aided by Lieut Powell, with Ralph Upson's Goodyear IT of Akron among the field.
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold of Belgium travel in the steamship George Washington nearing Sandy Hook. They will land at Hoboken at noon and proceed to New York City for a guarded welcome and a stay at the Waldorf Astoria before official greetings from the Battery.
Mayor R H Patchin Attorney H O Bostwick and Councilman B L Rose were released on $3000 bonds after Geauga county grand jury indicted them on blackmail charges. The men denied the charges after a settlement in a slander case. Bostwick set for trial October 13.
Joseph W. Pugh a former race horse owner and Covington Ky Democratic politician died returning home from Redland Field. Excitement over the Reds victory is believed to have caused apoplexy after he bet $100 on the Reds. He was tax commissioner of Kenton County Ky at his death.
A Cleveland woman credits Earle's Hypo-Cod with rapid recovery from nervous breakdown after her husband died last April. She reports gaining weight, better sleep, improved digestion, and renewed energy, praising its strong tonic effects and urging readers to try the remedy. Sold by McKee Drug Co. and local druggists for $1.25.
A 17 year dropsy and blood illness sufferer from Gideon Ma reports relief after using Number 40. She recommends the blood medicine and notes it helped after two bottles. The ad claims it stimulates waste removal and aids nutrition, with uses in splenic or hepatic enlargement, malaria, rheumatism, eczema, and skin diseases.
Editorial tribute highlights millions of women supporting the war through home front work and relief efforts. It notes suffering from health strain and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for women affected by wartime duties.
A newspaper advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a harmless remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys, ease aches in the kidney region, and neutralize urine acids. The ad claims it prevents bladder disorders and is sold by a well known local druggist.
Three week old baby girl of Mrs C L Coss was severely bitten by a white rat kept at home during the mother’s absence. Doctors fear she may survive but likely suffer permanent disfigurement.
Edward McGourn a self described drugless healer who treated patients from across the United States is reported dead. The obituary notes his controversial practice and wide reach before his death.
Dr J A McCuaig concluded a series in Athens with lectures at Ohio University and churches. He defined love as an amiable attachment, lasting only with solid foundations such as physical affinity temperamental fit and spiritual resonance, urging lasting commitment.
Coolville High school students plan a benefit social at the school building Saturday night to raise funds for athletic equipment and library books. Oysters ice cream and pies will be served with a literary and musical program being arranged.
Louis Bass was killed when his automobile was struck by an engine at a crossing. He leaves a widow and seven children. The report notes a public event inviting attendees to support a fundraising effort with pies for the ladies and cash for the men to cover expenses.
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