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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1922

Page

5

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Boosts Back Pain Relief

Mrs William Johnke of Foster Oregon credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing back pains irregularities and fatigue enabling her to do housework for seven without help. She recommends other women try the remedy and notes she will testify to its benefits. The testimonial claims include improved regularity energy and overall well being.

Foster Oregon Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Wm. Johnke

Zemo Promises Eczema Relief and Healing

An advertorial blurb touts Zemo as a cheap antiseptic liquid available from druggists for 35 cents or one dollar in larger sizes. It claims to remove eczema quickly, stop itching, heal sores and burns, and soothe wounds and chafing with penetrating cleansing action.

Birthday Parties and Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials

Misses Cora Gardner and Ruth Lippincott celebrate 18th birthdays at the Windsor with rose decor. Guests include Helen Cross Elizabeth Edmundson Virgend McAdoo and many others as clubs plan a Wednesday afternoon meeting. News notes cover visits to The Plains Cleveland Columbus and New York City for business and family events.

Cora Gardner Ruth Lippincott Windsor Helen Cross Elizabeth Edmundson Virgend McAdoo Elizabeth Willock Jean Rauch Dorothy Ayers Mary Ellen Wood Maxine Kyle Marie Woodruff Freida Woodruff Fannie Davidson Alice McKibben Elsie

Dinner Party Honors Guests Before Dawn Move

Mr and Mrs Clyde Littler hosted a dinner Sunday at 101 East Nill Street for Mr and Mrs Charles J Hill and Mrs W W Pratt who depart soon for a new home in Mineral. Also present were Mrs Oral Griffin and two sons Joseph and Charles from Nelsonville Mr James Pensyl of Pennsylvania and Mr L C Johnson of Athens plus the hosts and three children.

Clyde Littler East Nill Street Charles J. Hill W. W. Pratt Mineral Oral Griffin Joseph Charles Nelsonville James Pensyl Pennsylvania L. C. Johnson Athens

Birthday tribute to Mrs. R. M. Beverage at 35 East Carpenter

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Beverage hosted a Sunday dinner at their home in New Marshfield area to honor Mrs. R. M. Beverage on her 85th birthday. The former resident is now staying with the Beverares along with their children grandchildren and one great grandchild present for the celebration.

C. B. Beverage East Carpenter Street R. M. Beverage

Eighty Fourth Birthday Celebrated for Mr Charles Ayers

The children and grandchildren gathered at 1 North McKinley avenue to honor Mr. Charles B Ayers on his 84th birthday. Four generations attended with a noon dinner for 18 guests as a large cake with 84 candles served as the centerpiece. Miss Agnes Ayers of Columbus was the only out of town guest.

Charles B. Ayers Fred Beverage North McKinley Avenue Mr. Ayers Grandpa Ayers Agnes Ayers Columbus

Kindergarten Mothers Meeting in Athens Elllis Hall

The Athens Kindergarten Mothers Association will hold its first meeting of the year Wednesday at 2 30 in the kindergarten rooms on the first floor of Ellis Hall. Former members and mothers of new children are especially welcome for plans and program focused on early child health and social development. Social time with tea follows.

Athens Kindergarten Mother's Association Ior Ellis Hall

George Loesch Accused in Breach Suit Threatens Contempt

In Cleveland on Oct 9 George C Loesch aged 50 faced a civil breach of promise suit by Miss Gertrude Smith 24 for $50 000. He was threatened with jail for contempt of court after shouting you lie during cross examination.

George Too Rough Cleveland George C. Loesch Gertrude Smith

Proper Titles for Women Travelers at Hotels

A social guideline states that a woman traveling alone should register as Mrs or Miss only by using her formal name. It notes signing as Sally Smith or Dollie Jones is undignified and incorrect, except that Miss Smith is allowed for the oldest or sole daughter of a family.

Miss Sally Smith Dollie Jones Miss Smith

Lee Township Rural School Election for 3 Mill Levy

Notice announces an election by the Lee township rural school district board of education to decide on a three mill levy increase for two years. The vote is set for November 7, 1922, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the usual voting places. Edward Rickey, Clerk.

Election Notice Lee Township Levy Proposal

Notice of election in Lee township rural on November 7 1922 to decide if an additional three mills will be levied for two years. Voting hours 5 30 a m to 5 30 p m at usual polling places Athens county Ohio official copies by W E Riley Clerk and Ira Andrews Chief Deputy deputy state supervisors of election.

Board of Educaten Lee Township Athens County Ohio

Plains Rural School District Levy Election Notice

The Plains rural school district plans an election to decide a three mill increase above the maximum rate for five years. The vote will be 4:30 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. on November 7, 1922 at the district’s usual polling places. By order of The Plains rural school district board of education. Harry A Tipton, Clerk.

Board of Education Plains Rural School District Plains Rural School District Board of Education Harry A, Tipton

Public Auction of Samuel H Tom Estate in Athens County

Public sale to be held at the late residence in Lee township Athens county Ohio on October 14 1922. Items include three cows a horse hay corn chickens hog harness lumber tools a cook stove and other household goods. Purchases up to 10 dollars cash three months with notes for larger amounts. Administrator O Rowland and auditor M Throkmorton oversee the sale.

Samuel H. Tom Lee Township Athens County Ohio Samuel Hom Rowland M. Throkmorton Usgao- Adel

Marmola Diet Tablets Endorsed for Weight Loss

The Marmola prescription method claims easy steady fat reduction without health risks. Marmola tablets provide a measured dose and are sold by druggists worldwide for one dollar a case. The company advertises harmless results and convenience, inviting readers to purchase or order by mail from Detroit.

Srice Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mica

Clergy Arrive for Funeral of Bishop Donahue in Wheeling

Prominent Catholic clergy from about a dozen states arrive in Wheeling West Virginia for the funeral of the late Rt Rev Bishop P J Donahue of Wheeling. Knights of Columbus greet arriving clergy as Arch Bishop Michael J Curley of Baltimore Rt Rev Bishop J J Swint administrator of Wheeling diocese and eight other bishops attend. Rt Rev J P Hartley of Columbus is among early arrivals.

Wheeling W. Va P. J. Donahue Knights of Columbus Michael J. Curley Altimore J. J. Swint J. P. Hartley Columbus

Passion Play Guest Addresses Presbyterian Women At Parish Social

Miss Melba White spoke to Presbyterian college women and friends at the First Presbyterian church in Oberammergau themed recollections. Dr Wilcox offered brief remarks before a social hour hosted by Miss Ruth Gordon. A separate note records 9103 people killed in U S automobile accidents in 1920.

Melba White Oberammergau Presbyterian College First Presbyterian Church Miss White Oberammergau J Wilcox Ruth Gordon

Logan Wins Big Over Gallipolis In Football Clash

Logan high defeated Gallipolis 62 to 0 on the road as two Logan backs Bebout and Fitzgerald were sidelined. The Logan schedule lists Nelsonville high next with coach Lehman promising vigorous practice and a strong comeback. W H Mercer appointed administrator of James C Huggins estate. bond set at 2000.

W. H. Mercer Washington Stephenson Saturday James C. Huggins Logan High Secant Gallipolis Logan Bebout Fitzgerald Nelsonville High Lehman

Rev Burns Preaches at Local Methodist Church

Rev George W Burns retired minister of Columbus preached at both morning and evening services. He has long filled pulpit duties after retirement and formerly led the local church and the Nelsonville church, warmly welcomed by old friends.

Burns George W. Burns Columbus Methodist Church Lst Nelsonville

Mrs Springer Dies at River Side Flats

Mrs. Mathilda Springer age 58 wife of Edward Springer of the Riverside Flats died at her apartment Saturday evening at 9:30 after an illness. The death occurred at her home and authorities reported no immediate cause.

Logan Woman Dies After Complications in Illness

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with Oak Grove interment by Harden Undertaking. Mrs. Springer, sister of Mrs. Fred Moorehead of North Culver street, had lived in Logan for ten years. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. RB Gutlifh and son Errol, and Mr. and Mrs. Jon Hutchins. Roland Lauer visited Gallipolis and watched the high school football game there Saturday.

RB. A. Gutliph Errol L. T. Huffman Jon Hutchins the Plains Robison North Walnut Street Roland Lauer Gallipolis Logan

Riot Call At Deible Home Leads To Arrests In Riverside

A disturbance at the Deible residence on North Walnut drew police to a gathering of horse traders who gambled drank and quarrelled. Chief Eberst and Officer Farbearn identified George Summers and A Paul among the participants. Summers was arrested at Riverside Flats and Paul on Hunter Street. Both jailed to await Monday arraignment.

North Walnut Street Eberst Farbearn George Summers A. Paul Summers Riverside Flata Paul Hunter Street City

Wheat shows larger first figure in October reports

Washington Oct 9 The crop reporting board says winter wheat production 841,809,000 bushels with 14.2 bushels per acre on 38,122,000 acres spring wheat 268,214,000 bushels at 14.4 per acre on 18,699,000 acres all wheat 810,123,000 bushels on 66,770,000 acres corn 2,853,399,000 bushels at 27.6 per acre on 108,234,000 acres condition 78.4 versus 77.1 ten-year average.

Washington Crop Reporting Board Bureau of Agriculture

Tanlac Restores Stomach Health, Mrs Carter Claims

Mrs. Madge Carter of Ira Ohio credits Tanlac with curing her severe indigestion and nervousness after years of misery. She reports improved health and weight gain and urges others to try the medicine sold by local druggists.

Madge Carter Ira Ohio

Shells of Chica Nuts Used in War Gas Mask Charcoal

World War era use reported for shells of chica nuts grown in South America as a source of charcoal to manufacture gas mask filter material.

South America

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