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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
5
A historic ad promises a free trial of a breathing method for asthma sufferers. It appeals to all climates and incomes, claiming immediate relief without payments or postage, urging readers to mail a coupon today.
A vintage ad promotes California syrup as the best and safest remedy for a child’s stomach liver and bowels praising its fruity flavor. Full directions are claimed to be printed on each bottle.
Mrs Oliver Guteman hosted the Child’s Conservation League meeting last evening with the topic Child Culture. Mrs W B Cable presented Developing and Training the Imagination and an open forum debated whether parents who tell social or convenient lies affect a child’s truthfulness.
Alpha Xi Delta social calendar shows a Rose dinner at the Colonial Hotel and a pledge event at the West Wing chapter hall with Mrs. Arthur Lyng as guest. The night featured a special Alpha Xi Delta song, a theater party at the Majestic, and a Rauchi collation. Greek-letter whipped cream salad embellishments and 27 covers marked the occasion.
Miss Ferrol Strickland an Ohio University student drew strong reader support as she recited followed by an address from Grand Chief Mrs. Fanny Munea of Miamisburg. The event closed with a ritualistic display by Athenian Temple and a drill by Valley Temple of Nelsonville, amid praise for the evening’s work.
Mrs. L. C. Morris of 10 May Avenue was injured Monday afternoon in an automobile crash on East State Street at College Street. Riding in a Henry Ruth taxi, she was struck by a Buick touring car driven by Mrs. John Preston, sustaining a broken bone in her right wrist, torn ligaments in her thumb, several loose teeth, and facial and body injuries. she is reported recovering nicely.
A vehicle crash occurred near Dr Hill's office. The Ruth car sustained heavy damage, about 75 percent, while the Preston car was damaged as well though less severely.
Sunday services at Clark's Chapel on October 10 drew many worshippers. Sunday school at 10:30 led to a hearty grove dinner. At 2 PM Rev. Browning delivered a sermon. Social visits included Miss Bess White of Athens and Mrs. Elizabeth Hamshaw Leon ard of Portland visiting locals. Regular services return next Sunday with 1 PM Sunday school and 2 PM preaching.
The ad says Chamberlain's Tablets relieve biliousness digestion and constipation and have helped hundreds. If troubled try them and you will be pleased as they benefit you.
Athens County has received a further distribution of 5 639 82 from the Ohio state automobile department. County Auditor Fred Cornwell distributes the funds to taxing districts including Athens City and several townships. The last distribution totaled 2382 79 with shares broken out for Albany Amesville Athens City Buchtel Chauncey Coolville Glouster Jacksonville Nelsonville and Trimble.
Youngstown police aid Toledo homicide probe in the death of Joseph Wozonie an 18 year old shot to death There is a suspected Youngstown angle to the case and officers expect to help uncover the killer Also a separate note reports Paris rubbish treated to form pulp for bricks
In Carbondale Ohio a Republican gathering Tuesday night formed a Harding Coolidge club. The hall was filled as Mrs Ella Sluts Mrs J T Merwin Miss Bertha Bridgeman and others aided in organizing. Athens speakers led to applause and officers were elected with D B Lowry as president and William as vice president.
In Zanesville on October 18, Harry L. Davis Republican nominee for governor accused the Cleveland ministers union of a political frameup against his candidacy and promotion of his opponent A. V. Donahue. He said few ministers attended the meeting and most clergy are friendly to him.
Reverend H E Lacaster of the Delaware Avenue M E Church died at his mother’s home in Attica Ohio from lockjaw contracted after a wisdom tooth extraction in Cleveland. He had served four years in the ministry.
A Chicago blaze starting at the Chicago Junction railroad station swept through a large warehouse and a freight house causing about 200000 dollars in damage. Fifteen cars loaded with merchandise were burned and the Midland Warehouse and Transfer Company building was nearly destroyed.
Robert Boyd of Akron earned a ten day jail term in Lima Ohio for train riding preferring jail to surrendering $6 of the $10 he had. He said the single ten dollar bill was all he owned and paying half as a fine would leave him without money until he found work. A Berlin specialist notes knitting in bed helps tired nerves.
A 29 year old hobo smashed a window at Sanders Jewelry in the early morning. He was captured near the brick plant after authorities found two stolen vanity cases on him. He admitted the robbery and listed Frank Corrigan of Rochester New York as his name. He faces arraignment before May or Wallace and possible jail time. Also reported are a local boy injured by a transfer truck and local residents welcoming visitors while a revival meeting continues at Fairview M.
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