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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR describes Oley’s Honey and Tar as a reliable family remedy for cold cough and sore throat. It is unclear and garbled but mentions relief from bronchial cough after the flu and notes no opiates.
An early Bayer aspirin advertisement touts genuine Bayer tablets with directions for headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism and colds. It claims safety proven by authorities and prescribes use under proper packaging and instructions in a small tin box.
Longworth spoke of the solemn referendum the nation faces as President Roosevelt seeks another term. Maine votes are cited, with Republicans noting Roosevelt’s sweeping national win and the party’s stance in the state.
Enrollment in Ohio high schools rose 66 percent in six years from 80 000 in 1913 to 182 711 by last year. City schools housed 96 911 students, rural 16 440, and village schools 85 360. Rural districts doubled after the 1914 code, with Fremont 19 percent and Painesville 26 percent of total enrollment. Leading counties Preble Champaign Delaware and Medina, each about 16.4 percent.
Rev W D Robinson of Athens preached at the Church of Christ in Sunday services. Mrs P D Hill recovering after operation at Grant hospital. Garfield Grimes hosted guests including W E B Dunlap and son from Rutland and Miss Winnifred Hayes of Athens. Mrs Helen Miller and baby visited with Bether Kintz of Dayton. L Aids at Church of Christ entertained Mrs Ford Totman and Mabel Smith. Mrs William Hartley visited Glouster. Bible class hosted by Mrs Lewis Howard with a discussion led by Mr Lottie Cannon.
Police probe into the death of 45 year old Peter Shur after his body was found in the rear of a rooming house. Investigators say the head showed blunt instrument trauma.
Mrs May C Berley of New York City reports giving Father John’s Medicine to her three children for six months. She says the remedy strengthened and improved their health with Baby Francis shown in the photo as the youngest. The ad claims the medicine is pure wholesome nutrition and alcohol free.
Washington October 11 Distribution of excess profits earned by wool dealers in 1918 under War Industries Board rules is under way by the United States Department of Agriculture. About 100000 wool growers may receive refunds totaling over 1 million dollars, with roughly 645000 already disbursed. Audits and settlements continue as dealers dispute tax questions and rights to refunds. An endorsement ad for Chamberlains Cough Remedy follows.
Centre College of Danville Illinois, famed for upset wins, aims to repeat last year’s legend with 200 players and 11 returning lettermen. Star QB Bo McMillin captains, joined by Red Roberts at fullback and center James Weaver. hopes rest on rugged, high scoring offense as it opens against stronger rivals.
Akron reports nine safety deposit boxes looted at the National Bank in Twinsburg. Only one renter identified his property and valued loss at 5000 dollars. total loss not yet estimated.
Blakely Coughlin the missing Norristown infant was smothered after a kidnapping and buried near Egg Harbor New Jersey. Augus Pasquale confessed while in Norristown jail and led authorities to the probable burial site. He described taking the child from the Coughlin home and concealing it under his coat before the child died.
William Blake of Warren Ohio is jailed in Youngstown along with 12 others after federal arrests on Volstead Act charges. The text notes Sicily hosts nearly 600 sulphur mines.
Police say Peter Konton Dinoff age 35 was shot and killed by unspecified assailants described as black in a crime scene tied to illegal liquor activity.
O E Hawk of Youngstown was named president by the board of governors Friday night to lead the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards.
A special session of Clarks Chapel opens Wednesday afternoon at the Clarks Chapel venue with members gathering for planned activities and fellowship.
Ladies' Aid gathering set for Wednesday at 1 PM at Mrs James Boyles' country home. All members and friends invited. This will be the final meeting held at her home.
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