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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

2

Questions for Governor Cox Probed by the True Democracy League

A long list of inquiries directed at Governor Cox from the True Democracy League of Ohio raises questions about credit for workmen’s compensation, use of National Guard in 1919 steel strikes, campaign contributions from wets, employment of non union labor, stock ownership, relations with Robert Scripps and Deeds, and state finances including conservancy funds. The letter asks for frank replies on these points and potential investigations.

Ohio West Ohio National Guard Akron Columbus Ohio War League Dayton the Bate Col. E. A. Deeds Conservancy

Prominent man praises Dreco in Athens testimonial

J G Moor man a well known decorator in Athens Ohio for 20 years says a nervous shock earlier left him with swollen ankles joint pain and poor sleep. He credits Dreco for relief noting improved digestion pain reduction and better sleep after using one bottle. Dreco is widely sold by druggists including The Cline Pharmacy.

J. G. Moorman Athens Ohio Cline Pharmacy

Local Wemer Family and Friends Gather in Crescent Ridge

Crescent Ridge residents and relatives visit and call on neighbors including Miss Inez Wemer and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hardy. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. R H Wemer and a large list of Sayers Kittle Russell Werner and Mesecher family members at social gatherings and home visits.

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

The ad claims a cold can be broken in hours with two hourly doses of Pape's Cold Compound. It promises rapid relief from nasal congestion, headache, feverishness, and sneezing and notes the product is inexpensive and tastes pleasant.

Pape

Defeated Candidates Debate League in Cleveland

Oct. 15 Senator Hiram Johnson and William G. McAdoo, both defeated presidential candidates, spoke on the league of nations in Cleveland last night. Johnson warned it would drag the United States into European quarrels while McAdoo urged it as absolute insurance against future wars, though they spoke in different halls.

Cleveland Hiram Johnson Wm. G. McAdoo League of Nations Johnson League United States Europe McAdoo

Grandma Uses Sage Tea to Darken Graying Hair

An old home remedy touts Sage Tea with Sulphur for darkening gray or faded hair. It claims natural, even coverage after a few applications. For convenience a ready-made Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores.

Wyeth

Local Social Notes From Marshfield Area

New Marshfield resident Charles Carter of Salem visited Marshfield on Friday. Mrs EE Rhorick travels to Sugar Grove to visit her nephew for a few weeks. William and Mrs Nanna spent Sunday with relatives in Connell. James Jackson and family moved into Sarah Hewitt property now owned by Charles Walker. Vaughn Cox and children of Nelsonville visited Mr and Mrs John Smith. Sir Hannah Smith attends the Lancaster fair. Reece Dinsmoor and family move to Orbistown for Manhattan store employment. Mrs Stewart Boden of Greenfield guests of H B Stright. Clarence Mace of Nelsonville visits his parents Mr and Mrs George Mace. Mrs Newton Russell and son Harry visiting Harry Bowlster and family at Mineral. Ed Nice of Canaanville visiting Henry Nice and family. Earl Shannon of Columbus visiting his mother Mrs Sarah Shannon last week. Mr and Mrs J H Dowler recent guests of their son P G Dowler in Athens. Dan Hawk and family were Sunday guests of Beatty Turner of Prattsville. Joe Robinson purchased a Ford. Ransdall Russell is ill. Joe King and Mr Gaskill of Utah Ridge were business visitors Tuesday. Mrs J Overton visiting sister in Parkersburg. Mrs I V Minear and daughter Mrs Grace Beverage were Saturday visitors in Athens.

Charles Carter Salem Marshfield EE. L. Rhorick Sugar Grove William Nanna Connett James Jackson Sarah Hewitt Charles Walker Vaughn Cox Nelsonville John Smith Hannah Smith Lancaster Fair Reece Dinsmoor Orbistown Manhattan Stewart Boden Greenfield H. B. Stright Clarence Mace George Mace Newton Russell Harry Harry Bowlster Mineral Ed Nice Canaanville Henry Nice Earl Shannon Columbus Sarah Shannon J. H. Dowler P. G. Dowler Athens Dan Hawk Beatty Turner Prattsville Ae Robinson Ransdall Russell Joe King Mr. Gaskill Utah Ridge J. Overton Parkersburg I. V. Minear Grace Beverage

Ohio University Prepares for Marshall Game with Tough Practice

Ohio University coaches emphasize rough edges and new offensive and defensive tactics in the last practices before the season opener against Marshall College. The Green and White are described as a fighting team in top condition, with strict training rules backed by supportive players.

Ohio University Marshall College Finsterwald

Thought His Time Had Come-Disappointed Patient Praises Remedy

A testimonial claims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cured eight years of stomach trouble with eight weeks of improvement. It describes relief from catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, calls the preparation simple and harmless, and notes a money back guarantee via McKee Drug Co. and local druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co

Local arrivals and transfers across Columbus area

Broadwell Clarence Rathburn of Columbus is home on a visit. Mrs Viola Tuttle was visiting Mr and Mrs W W Totman at Athens last week. Albert Smith moved his family to Utley. George Sedgwick bought Chas Roberts property at Broadwell. J L and Walter Foutch visited relatives at McConnellville Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albin White went to Millfield to move soon. Roscoe Ogg returned from two years overseas service. Mrs Robert Hanson of Crooksville visited O T Haskins and wife. Miss Sarah Ogg hired to teach in Town House district. Utley mines worked one day last week due to car shortage. Roads best in years. Al Vernon contracted road grading Utley to Amesville pike. Booge keeps road machine on ground as it digs.

Clarence Rathburn Columbus Viola Tuttle W. W. Totman Athens Albert Smith Utley George Sedgwick Chas. Roberts Broadwell J. L Walter Foutch McConnellville Albin White Millfield Roscoe Ogg Robert Hanson Crooksville O. T. Haskins Sarah Ogg Utley Mines al Vernon Amesville Pike

Party Amid Birthday Celebration in Athens for Helen Morris

Mrs. R. C. Morris of Athens entertained for her daughter Helen Morris with music games and dancing. A luncheon followed with guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hope and several Morris family members plus out of town visitors from Flagstaff Arizona Hawley Texas and Nelsonville.

R. C. Morris Athens R. D Helen Kirkendall J. T. Hope P. F. Morris Clarence Robinson Nelle Porter Geraldine Hope Elma White Grace Kirkendall Veatrice Wolfe Fern Six Nellie Rankin Helen Morris Alton Hope Homer Kirkendall Urskin White Dolph Barker Floyd Cross Ross Gandee Roy Clarence Carl Morris Elmer McClure John Paul Flagstaff Arizona Otto Lee Hawley Texas Marquise Goodspeed Cleo Williams Nelsonvilles

Woman of Conemaugh Credits Nerv Worth for Recovery

Mrs Edward Liberty of 155 Pine St Franklin borough Conemaugh Pa describes a nervous collapse involving sleeplessness headaches poor appetite and weakness. After using Nerv Worth she reports renewed vigor better digestion and appetite sleeping well and feeling strong. The ad promises a money back guarantee and promotes the round bottle priced at 1 25 plus tax sold by McKee Drug Co and leading druggists.

Liberty Pine St Franklinborough Conemaugh Gil McKee Drug Co

A Nervous Wreck and the Clean Body Cure

A column urges busy men to clear the body first to ease nerves and fatigue. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Anuric to cleanse the intestines and kidneys, reduce toxins, and aid against headaches gripes back pain and rheumatic symptoms.

Dr. Pierce

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Cox Cox Harding Hardee Robert Scripps Newsert State of Ate Boss Murphy Tammany Hall Jim Nugent New Jersey Tom Taggart Indiana Boss Brennan Illinois San Francisco Nugent George T. Carroll National Liquor Dealers’ Association Wets Theodore Roosevelt Great Britain Ireland France H Ague of Nations Democratic National Committee Wilson Miami Conservancy Peoples Conservancy Fund Deeds Dayton Metal Products Company E. A. Deeds THE True Democracy League OF Ohio Ben J. McKinney Pres Robert M. Small Secy Dreco Crescent Ridge Fred Wemer Jack North Baltimore Hazel Clara Wemer Elmer Russell Nellie Maude Sayers Milford Sayers William Russell R. H. Wemer William Wemer Inez Wemer Misses Hazel Clara Garnett Sayer Garnett Agnes Mabel Bernice Kittle Hipha Russell Mary Mesecher Silas Kittle George Reuben Kittle Floyd Jesse Werner Orvil Boudinot Mason James Otro Mesecher Ernest Linscott Sam Sayers Elmer Raymond Sayers Freddie Jansen Earl Harold Paul McAtee New Marshfield Edward Liberty Cascarets
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