Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1920

Page

5

Local Youths Entertained at Floyd Robinson Home

Mr. Floyd Robinson hosted a midweek gathering at 18 Van Vorhes Street entertaining several young guests. The evening featured music and games followed by a 10 pm lunch served with help from Frank Robinson. Guests included Della Frost Mary Cox Florence McCall Mary Powell Sylvia Violet Rudolph Pedigo Clyde Battin Wesley Kelley Lawrence Dupler and others.

Floyd Robinson van Vorhes St Frank Robinson Della Frost Mary Cox Florence McCall Mary Powell Sylvia Violet Rudolph Pedigo Clyde Battin Wesley Kelley Lawrence Dupler

Queen Esther Circle Organized at First M E Church

The Queen Esther Circle formed at the home of Mrs. W R Phillips with 25 charter and two associate members. Officers elected include Ruth Henry president Grace Webb first vice president Elizabeth Woodworth secretary Julia Porter corresponding secretary and Otha Beasley treasurer. Plans for the year and a program committee were set. Mrs P G Dowler presided over the meeting of the Women’s Home Missionary Society.

Queen Esther W. R. Phillips M. EB. Church Phillips C. L. Strecker Ruth Henry Grace Webb Elizabeth Woodworth Julia Porter

Queen Esther Circle programs and community notices date book

A church group full of music and remarks concludes its meeting with Miss Frances Hatch and Miss Grace Webb among soloists and a piano duet. Various society updates follow including travel, visits, home moves, a Ballot instruction session, and a note on Chamber of Commerce venue.

Ear Ringing Relief Prescription Seeks Simple Cure

A homemade remedy promises quick relief for ears that ring or have head noises. Combine Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar, then take a tablespoonful four times daily. The mixture aims to ease nasal congestion and prevent mucus from dripping into the throat.

Anyon

US coal prices unlikely to rise despite British strike threat

Government officials expect efforts to raise prices if British miners strike but George H. Cushing of the American Wholesale Coal Association says the move is invalid. The United States exports coal at capacity with large reserves and prices have already fallen 30 percent since July. some local shortages may cause localized price increases.

United Press Washington George H. Cushing American Wholesale Coal Association United States Atlantic Cushing Europe Ocean

Chamberlains Tablets Restore Health and Happiness

Chambers claims Chamberlains Tablets restore health and happiness for digestion biliousness and constipation. If troubled, try them and you are sure to be pleased for they will benefit you.

Chamberlain

Mind Reader Madame Stanley Indicted for Murder

Madame Stanley also known as Mrs Mike Ondrink, a clairvoyant, is indicted for the murder of Stephen W Galcheck, a wealthy floral wire designer. The victim's body was recovered from the Ohio river with hands handcuffed. The husband is also indicted and to stand trial October 27 in Brooks county West Virginia. Police suspect the body was thrown from the Steubenville bridge.

Steubenville Mike Ondrink Madame Stanley Stephen W. Galcheck Ohio River Brooks County West Va Steubenville Bridge

Ohio State to Host Semi-Centennial Ox Roast Carnival

Columbus Oct 15 Spectacular features mark the Ohio State University semi centennial celebration tonight with a mammoth ox roast and carnival on Eleventh Avenue. Under a tented city about 15 000 alumni students and friends are expected to mingle in what may be the biggest time in the universitys history. Twelve oxen are set to roast as spectators gather for the event.

Columbus Ohio State University Eleventh Avenue Ohio State

Sugar Creek M E church ladies aid meets

The Sugar Creek M E church ladies aid society held its monthly meeting at Mrs John Cowan s Thursday afternoon. Dues of 2 50 were paid. The next meeting will be with Mrs Frida Augustine next Thursday. All women of Sugar Creek are invited.

AID Society Ladies Aid Society Sugar Creek M. E. Church John Cowan Frida Augustine

Carpentier to Testify Over Alleged Fake Fight

Georges Carpentier prepared to appear before the New Jersey state boxing commission in Jersey City to testify that his bout with Battling Levinsky was legitimate. The panel plans an investigation to quell rumors of a fake widely reported in New York papers.

New York Georges Carpentier New Jersey State Boxing Commission Levinsky Jersey City Boxing Commission

Chauncey Residents Visit, Move Into Nelsonville Property

Chauncey resident Mrs. G. H. Nye visits Mount Vernon to see daughter Mrs. J A Long and family. Mr. and Mrs. George McMahon relocate from Chauncey to Nelsonville after purchasing property. Mrs. W D Hines underwent a serious operation at Protestant Hospital Columbus and is improving. her mother Mrs. Ella Ledwick is at the bedside.

G. H. Nye Chauncey Mount Vernon J. A. Long George McMahon Nelsonville W. D. Hines Protestant Hospital Columbus

Pleasant surprise parties mark social week in Chauncey area

Mrs L C Strausbaugh hostess to a women class surprise at her home. Daughters Mia Kilpatrick and Mrs W B Koons helped. Many guests attended and dainty refreshments followed. Other notes mention visits by Mrs Lee Schoonover to her sister Mrs Herbert Cramer near Columbus. Rally Day set for Oct 17 at First Christian Church Chauncey with aim of 300. Bible school opens 9 30 A.M. Miss Thelma Underwood guest at Torch. Ruth Wharton birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs P B C Wharton with gifts and refreshments. Mrs John Caville hosts Coshocton sister as house guest.

Strausbaugh L. C. Strausbaugh The Christian Church Mia Kilpatrick W. B. Koons Lee Schoonover Herbert Cramer Columbus Harry Stalder Pennsylvania Peter Pendergrass George Amesville Rev Courtney Orbiston Buchtel J. A. Drake Newton Iowa Chauncey PB. C. Wharton Miss Ruth Miss Wharton

Vinol Restores Strength After Influenza and Sickness

Vinol is promoted as a tonic to revive weak blood and a run-down system after influenza grippes or severe illness. It claims to build tissue from cod liver elements plus beef peptone and glycerophosphates, improve appetite digestion circulation and nerve and muscle vitality. Many local residents report personal benefits.

Vincl

Athens County Christian Endeavor President Plans County Convention

Miss Cleo Williams of Nelsonville presides over the executive committee meeting in the First Christian church Chauncey to set the program for the county convention to be held in Chauncey on October 26. Chauncey moves and travel updates follow with local address changes and team plans as the Marietta game looms.

Athens County Christian Endeavor Union Cleo Williams Nelsonville First Christian Church Chauncey Marietta

Powerful tonic claim for liver and kidneys

A speaker extols a system cleansing tonic as the sole remedy that rapidly purifies the blood steadies nerves and cleanses the liver and kidneys, urging belief in its remarkable effects.

Local News Roundup From Cannanville and Nearby

Cannanville residents Mr. and Mrs. 8 J Davis move into Waldo Bairds former home. Luella Cunningham and Virgile Dean visited Marie Cavanaugh. W H Border in Columbus mercy hospital slowly improves. High school teams traveled to Coolville. boys lost 22 13 girls tied. Social at the High school cleared 45 dollars. Mr and Mrs T M Crawford moved into a new house. Miss Bessie Hubler visited school Wednesday.

J. Davis New England Waldo Baird Luella Cunningham Virgile Dean Marie Cavanaugh G. W. Crawford T. M. Crawford W. H. Border Mercy Hospital Columbus Coolville Thomas Morley Chicago A. Cavanaugh W. H. Wright Bessie Hubler

Rube Marquard Faces Divorce Suit in Chicago

Rube Marquard star pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers will be defended in a divorce case today as Blossom Seeley Marquard, the actress, appears in court seeking separation and custody of their child. She charges desertion.

Chicago Rube Marquard Southpaw Slabman Brooklyn Dodgers Blossom Seeley Marquard Poe Fyne Rube

A False Standard of Culture and the Rise of Eugenics

The piece argues modern culture undervalues motherhood and children while praising Eugenics as a force for the race. It lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid for wives, noting relieved headaches and backaches allow brave sons and daughters to prosper.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ociet Yana Queen Esthers Michaels-Stern Roelofs Colgate Union Phoenix Hose Belba Harwick Portsmouth Jackson Cropper Byron A. Wolfe Edith Carpenter Logan W. A. Carpenter James Vercoe Detroit L. I. Browns Toledo Charles A. Pierce East State Street North Cemetery Street H. 8. Grimes Harry E. Taylor Claude B. Parker C. D. Gist G. W. Rennel Elmwood Place George H. Johnson Oak Street Pt Pleasant Charleston Richwood W. Va City Federation School of Instruction Chamber of Commerce Byron Wolfe South Charleston 8. S. Campbell Fred M. McKay Stahley R. Mauck Ashland Mr. Mauck Goodyear Ruler Co Nabby Lee Ames Nellie van Vorhes University Terrace Charles Blackstone McArthur John Cox Hamden Winters H. H. Kinsel W. B. Bartels L. A. Amarine Bartels Ohio State Stadium Athens County Wesley Bartels Dayton Ohio University Young Bartels Stivers High England Ralph F. Couch America Nathan Lowenstein National Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers Thelma Underwood Torch John Caville Coshocton Ohio Logan’s Book & News Store W. Union St Dane Osborne Mill Street Ellis Avenue William Phillips Olala Cannanville Emmet H. Cotton Delco-Ligh Delco E. N. Earley W. Union O. K Michigan wWarktiwiss Rie Bayer Haver Menufacters Thermos T. N. Hoover C. D. Hopkins S. M. Johnson R. L. Woodworth New Marshfield Homer Cherrington F. W. Bush Luhrig O. F. Rowland J. T. Merewin Hockingport Henry Hatch Pratts Raymond Slutz Helen Ullom H. L. Atkinson Republican M. Foster Otto L. Holsington Sec
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication