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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1923
Page
2
A home recipe using 2 1/2 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup is promoted as a cheap, fast, and pleasant tasting cough remedy. The ad claims it soothes throat membranes eases irritation loosens phlegm and stops coughing within 24 hours, with guarantees and a refund from The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
A body is laid to rest in Green Lawn in a garden of flowers, described as a Christian and a true friend. The article notes a peaceful burial setting and the respect shown by mourners.
The business girls Y class will hold a banquet at the Y Wednesday evening at 6 30 local time.
The city’s young men under 22 organized a YMCA gym class with Edgar Crouse as president and Paul Lowden as secretary. The first meeting is set for Thursday evening, inviting all eligible youths to join. Also noted are visits from several local residents to Athens and Middleport.
Mr. and Mrs. Fiton Smith and their daughter Selina Louise have come back to Columbus from a two week vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Love and Mrs. George Dille.
Troop 5 of the Boy Scouts enjoyed a banquet Tuesday evening at the Y M C A. At 5 15 the boys sat down to a roast pork dinner with all the trimmings. Plates were laid for 20 boys with Scout Master White.
Elmer Day aged 55 died after a day long illness at his home 412 Poplar Street. He worked in painting and paper hanging and was a well known member of the Methodist church. His death shocks the city as he leaves an aged mother and sole relative.
Mrs Sylvia Six aged 45 wife of Clarence Six died yesterday at her Happy Hollow residence. Funeral service set for Friday at 7 PM at the home with burial to follow in Matheny Cemetery.
The senior class sponsors the Redpath Lyceum course for 1923 24 in the Christian church auditorium. This season's program promises to surpass former years with a carefully varied lineup of talent.
Out of town relatives gathered Tuesday afternoon for the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Howe. Attendees included Clayton Murphy and family, Cliff Frye and Columbus, Earl Snooke and Lima, Clyde Littler and family and Tom Littler of Athens, and many others from Logan Sugar Grove Sand Run Shawnee Carbon Hitt.
A 15¢ and 30¢ ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to stimulate liver and bowels, claim they prevent sallow skin dark rings pimples and dull eyes, and promise natural buoyancy and healthier complexions. This Ohio physician product emphasizes a vegetable compound with olive oil.
Mrs. Louise Lansley spends a few days in Columbus as guest of Miss Tude Blake. Mrs. C. C. Sharp accompanies them to Columbus and stays Monday. Miss Mary Pickens returns to Circleville after visiting her aunt Mrs. R. P. Lama.
The home missionary society of the Methodist church announces a rag tacking event for Thursday evening at 6 30 in the church parlors. A good attendance is urged.
Ohio towns rapidly build new high school facilities to meet rising demand as compulsory education expands. Nelsonville struggles with underused space and staffing shortages as enrollment in grades 9 to 12 surpasses state expectations, forcing classrooms into offices and basements while planning for a larger facility.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion a creosote based emulsion claimed to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs. It asserts relief from chronic coughs colds bronchial issues and post flu recovery with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after following directions.
Lottridge and Swartz families from Coolville toured Middleport and Athens visiting relatives. Glover and family from Alva, W. Va., stayed with sisters in Coolville. Numerous other kin and friends from Frost Marion and Carthage spent Sundays with local households and traveled to see kin in West Virginia and Athens.
For their Sunday guests the former's brother G T Ackley and wife and Mr and Mrs Ross Ackley of Pratts Fork. Mr and Mrs Aulmer Ackley and children near Athens. Mr and Mrs Fred Warner and baby Hazel of this place. Mr and Mrs Harry Walden and daughter of Coolville calling on Mr and Mrs W O Stout at their farm home Sunday.
The milk diet, though curative, requires proper preparatory fasting and controlled intake. Hastily starting the regimen or consuming excessive milk risks unsatisfactory outcomes. prepare, regulate doses, and rest to maximize healing as described in the Miracle of Milk.
State Police in Hazelton report the Weissport Hosiery Co plant was robbed overnight, with silk valued at 25900 dollars stolen in the incident.
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