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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1919

Page

2

Coolville Notes and Local Visitations

Mr. Loman visits with sister in Zanesville while Elmer Cubbison and wife from Athens are weekend guests of her mother. J M Tidds visits relatives in Parkersburg. Roscoe Wirthing remains ill. Warren can go out. Wellington McBride added to sick list. Coolville high school beat Amenville 11 to 6. girls 4 to 2. George Peters from California visiting. J Monroe Starkey renovates porch. Albert Humphrey builds on Campbell addition.

Loman Zanesville Elmer Cubbison Athens J. M. Tidds Parkersburg Roscoe Wirthing Ship Warren Wellington McBride Coolville High Amiesville Coolville Amenville George Peters California E. White Anderson Benty J. Monroe Starkey Albert Humphrey Campbell Addition

Social Notes From The Plains Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Ed Shipley of Athens spent Thursday night with Mary Michaels Mrs Zine Courtney was the Thursday guest of Mr and Mrs Elza Mc Granor at Athens Will Roberts was in Athens Thursday Miss Anastasia Collins of Athens was the Friday guest of Mrs George Ball and daughter Ethel Mr and Mrs Frank Smith called on Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins Sunday Mrs Berna Yerkey and Miss Emma Purdette will leave Monday for Pensboro W Va after a three weeks visit here with Mr and Mrs Frank Smith and other relatives Steve Kaufman and sons motored to Pomeroy Sunday Misa Ethel Ball was at Nelsonville Saturday night

Ed Shipley Athens Mary Michaels Zine Courtney Elza McGranor Will Roberts Anastasia Collins George Ball Ethel Frank Smith Joe Hutchins Berna Yerkey Emma Purdette Pensboro W. Va Steve Kaufman and Sons Pomeroy Misa Ethel Ball Nelsonville

Local Social Notes from Athens and Glouster Visit Highlights

Mrs Roland Mulpas called on friends in Jacksonville on Friday. Mr and Mrs Carl Welling visited Athens Thursday. Frank Morrison and children who summered with Elza Price at Glouster returned to live with Mrs. Alice Taylor. Mrs Jacob Keck visited relatives at Moxahala Monday. James Harrison made a business trip to Athens Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Betts moved from Mrs Alice Taylor’s to Red Town for work. Dora Heffken returned after visiting her son in law and daughter in Glouster. Abram Coey and Mrs Coey of Lancaster were guests of James Coey. Dora Heffken hosted relatives and friends for dinner.

Roland Mulpas Jacksonville Carl Welling Athens Frank Morrison Elza Price Glouster Alice Taylor Jacob Keck Moxhhala Pareki Leach Alps James Harrison John Betts Red Town Dora Heffken William Coey Abram Coey Lancaster James Coey

State officials receive new assignments under Cox plan

In Columbus on Oct 14 three state job shifts took effect. Robert Crew moved from executive clerk to head legal counsel at the state tax commission succeeding John M. Biliott who resigned. Major W. L. Pealet becomes executive secretary of the tax department. G. Goldsmith, former secretary of the liquor license commission, takes Pealet’s prior post.

Columbus Cox Robert Crew State Tax Commission Department John M. Biliott Lisbon W. 8. Pealet Tax Department Crew Pealer G. Goldsmith State Liquor License Commission

Discovery Claims Relief for Rose and Hay Fever Sufferers

A Kentucky man promotes a simple remedy for hay fever. He instructs using Mentholized Avcine by diluting one ounce in a pint of boiled water and gargling twice daily while spraying nostrils. The method is presented as easy and potentially effective.

Kentucky Rome

Hair Don 100 Short 1000 Up

An ad touts Dan derine to stop hair loss and dandruff. It promises scalp cleansing, reduced shedding after several applications, and healthier, thicker hair with a soft glossy feel for a few cents at drug or toilet counters.

Prepare For Influenza Warning And Home Remedies

Medical voices warn of a possible fall influenza epidemic and urge readiness. The piece promotes laxative tea, Begg's Muscarine for throat and chest, and rubs for pneumonia prevention, listing uses and prices for yellow mustard preparations.

Thought His Time Had Come-Disappointed

Patient recalls a long lasting stomach trouble, convulsions, and hemorrhage. After eight weeks on Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, the narrator reports marked improvement and relief from catarrhal mucus and inflamed intestines. One dose promised with money back. McKee Drug Co.

Trever Mayr McKee Drug Co

Red Cross Plans County Wide Membership Drive

The Athens county Red Cross executive committee met with Judge Worstell to launch a county wide membership drive from November 1 to November 11 Armistice Day. Milton D. Hughes was named campaign manager and the county chapter will elect officers October 29 at a mass meeting. A band will attend and the postwar Red Cross program will be outlined. all current members and war chest contributors may vote.

Athens County Red Cross Worstell Milton D. Hughes Hughes American Legion Red Cross

Local visits highlight weekend gatherings in Federal and Heb City

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leoffler of Federal visited the Dowler family and Susan Bennett hosted relatives. George Everett hosted Mrs. Susan Bennett and Wade and Fred Dowler visited. Byrle Bennett spent time with grandmother Mrs. Susan Bennett while Mr. and Mrs. Sam Howard of Heb City stayed with friends here.

Henry Leoffler Federal H. P. Dowler Susan Bennett George Everett Wade Fred Dowler C. G. Mansfield Willow Creek Byrle Bennett Susan Sam Howard Hebville

Dowler Family Visits Trimble During Local Sale

P I Dowler and family visited friends in Trimble and attended the sale of Mrs Loke Antle. Mr and Mrs Nate Smith spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Herb Linscott and family.

I. P. Dowler Trimble Loke Nate Smith Herb Linscott

Nutting season and winter prep fill small town

Squirrels and people gathered nuts as frosts nipped garden plants. Local drivers complain of mud roads. a Ford shuffler exploded on Court Street. East State street paving nears completion despite delays. Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian church arrives in Athens with Dr Abbott Wilcox as moderator. visitors expect 300 attendees and a renovated Athens Presbyterian church.

Ohio Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church Athens Presbyterian Church Abbott ¥. Wilcox Ohio Synod

Shrapnel Corner Philosopher Pledges Work After Proposal

The Shrapnel Corner philosopher recounts Lindy’s proposal reply and vows to build the fires and remove ashes if the gas fails, expressing resolve in a rustic, humorous tone.

Lindy

Healthy Children Benefit From Simple Vegetable Aid

Advert claims a cheap package of traditional vegetables helps keep children's bowels open and prevents fretfulness and feverishness. It urges parents to use the remedy for kids.

Celery King Tea Promise and Health Claim

An old advertisement touts Celery King at druggists offering a tea claimed to purify blood and improve stomach liver and bowels. It urges giving tea to children as directed and drinking every other night for three weeks to feel healthier and joyful.

Local Social Notes From Trimble and Neighbors

Mrs. Charley Antle of Trimble and Mr. Carl Grandstaff hosted visitors Sunday. The funeral of Mrs. Laura Bowman was attended by Mrs. Isaac Price of Canaanville. A pie social at Sand Rock school is planned for Friday night October 17. Henry Ogg and son George visited Athens Monday.

Charley Antle Trimble Carl Grandstaff John Parmiter Cleveland Isaac Price Canaanville Laura Bowman George Brooks Mt. Herman Cora Peters Ruse Palmer Marion Hal Brawley

Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Athens Man’s Health

An Athens resident reports severe kidney trouble for a year with back pain and frequent secretions. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy, three boxes cured the ailment and he has not had trouble since.

Athens Reynolds Union St Doan Dean Cline Bosk Anne

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