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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1919
Page
2
On May 16 1419 on the Rio Grande campus a Welsh institution hosted a vocal solo contest. Miss Kins a new vocal teacher at Ohio University won the prize and wowed an audience mostly of musicians prompting an encore request.
Federal officers and city police raided a central Martins Ferry house and a ready to operate brandy still They arrested operator Andi Neages and wit megs Paul Costain seized raisin brandy and mash Alleged owner B Neages not yet captured and arrest likely hourly Deputy Revenue Collector William Gutman and Chief Ed Hyland led the raid
Columbus Oct. 6 The Ohio state health department outlined plans to mobilize against influenza if it appears this winter. New district boards under the Hughes law will serve unofficially until January 1 to form county anti flu committees and coordinate with local boards. Emergency funds may support these efforts as the state transfers to the new boards without interrupting health work. The department does not expect an epidemic as severe as last year but cautions a serious outbreak is possible.
The Athens County Automobile Club will start its membership drive on October 15 after a Sunday meeting where literature distribution occurred. Despite poor turnout from townships due to bad weather, plans were made to issue campaign materials to chairmen and representatives before the drive. Membership costs five dollars, with three dollars as initiation for road fund and two dollars as dues, plus one dollar to the state and national associations for affiliate support and legislative information.
Thousands of mothers praise Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as an excellent remedy for headaches colds fevers stomach troubles and other irregularities in children. Used by mothers for over 30 years sold by druggists everywhere.
Mixed woolen in brown and green tones with ecru taffeta and satin options. Tunic may be omitted with a two piece foundation skirt. Pattern covers sizes 16 18 20 years. size 18 needs 6% yards of 38 inch material. Shown pattern mailed for 10c silver or 1c 2c stamps.
A Columbus, Ohio woman avoided a hospital stay after one month in bed by taking Dreco. Her husband says the medicine improved her gastritis and kidney swelling, restored sleep and appetite, and let her resume daily tasks. Dreco is advertised as supporting liver and organ function and is sold by local druggists.
A vintage promotional piece urging mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs for children. It touts a tasty fruity flavor and full dosage directions on each bottle, claiming it is the safest laxative for a child’s stomach liver and bowels.
Thomas Row Jr. won the healthiest baby prize in Yonkers Baby Parade with over seventy five entries. His father praises Father John’s Medicine, claiming it keeps the child healthy and strong and would not be without it. The ad touts the medicine as a safe tonic without alcohol or dangerous drugs, with sixty years of claimed success.
A veteran with one leg learns engraving through the federal board for vocational education. He originally thought any job would do, but the silver ring he made sparked talent and led to steady jewelry-store employment. The program seeks each disabled service member’s best fit and turns work into enjoyable vocation.
The will of George Nicholson of 1350 Bedford Avenue Minneapolis. Minn directs his widow to receive life use of his personality and upon her death the residue goes to relatives and friends. A specific bequest leaves the remainder to James K P Pine of Troy N Y noted as a liberal gesture for a close friendship.
Harry Cavanaugh forty died at Chester hospital after leaping onto the Ches ter Creek branch of the Pennsylvania railroad to rescue his dog. He heard the warning whistle and chased the dog along the tracks, grabbed the animal and pulled it to safety but was struck by an oncoming engine.
Charles Mercer of 79 Courthouse Place Jersey City fell from a ladder in July 1916 in Alive New York breaking his neck and fracturing his spine though he remains alive and permanently disabled due to the injuries.
An Englishman has devised apparatus that photographically records the duration of explosion flashes to measure the danger of mine gases. The device captures rapid light events to quantify gas risk.
In these days of plenty a prudent person saves surplus earnings. The Buckeye State Building & Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio invites new accounts of any size and offers mail-only service. Assets exceed 18 million dollars.
William W. Treble, 30, accused of embezzling 100000 from Lorain city bank, was arrested in a Los Angeles hotel room where police say he confessed to the theft and gambling losses totaling over half the amount in four months.
Prominent city women including Mrs. Gard Mrs. Young Mrs. Lee Mrs. Musser and Mrs. Elkins formed a school of instruction at the M E Church meeting weekly at 2 30 through November 4 Representative Henry A Hatch will lead the class Dean Voigt spoke at three churches urging every dry voter to vote, not on a past issue but for turnout.
Ohio schools are urged to observe October 27 as Roosevelt Day. State superintendent F B Pearson asks districts to pause for an hour to commemorate Theodore Roosevelt and the ideals he represented in American life.
Twenty years ago eight thousand attended the Athens county fair on its final day. The fair of late September proved wise with matured farm and orchard exhibits though peaches were a failure. Livestock quality rose with standard breeds gaining prominence. In Amesville Herbert Graham and Charles Pyle survived a wheelsless prank after a visit to local fair ladies. Athens citizens plan October 20 cemetery improvements on State street.
A surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Gilham honored Mrs Kate Gillham on her 75th birthday. Guests included Sam Gilham and son Arthur Nelsonville George Patton Athens Frank Gilham Beckley George Scott New Marshfield Silas Scott and Glenn Collins Rush Albany Ed Gilham and children Walter Eileen and Josephine of Columbus. A bountiful dinner was served and a pleasant day ended with birthday wishes. A helper note mentions a motor truck with an elevating body designed to fill refrigerator cars with ice.
Isaac Wilson known as Honest Isaac died in Columbus hospital after a long life in Chauncey where he ran a dry goods store. A Russian Jew, he left Russia to escape military duty and later settled with his family in Chauncey, earning respect for his character.
The ongoing tent meeting at this place continues with neighbors and visitors noted. Mrs. William Christian visited her mother in Nelsonville during the holiday as others visited family in The Plains and Athens.
President Wilson’s illness shifts treaty decisions to Senator Hitchcock and Senator Swanson. Hitchcock avoids discussing reservations while Swanson’s stance remains undecided. The illness is not expected to alter the broader treaty battle according to observers.
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