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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
3
Millions know Pape's Diapepsin neutralizes acidity and relieves sour belching and heartburn within moments. A few tablets stop indigestion without waiting and let you enjoy meals again. Affordable relief from dyspepsia and stomach distress.
Mrs. S. D. Campbell of 206 N Elizabeth St Lima Ohio states she nearly fell down stairs due to vertigo and dizziness. She credits the herbal tonic Dreco with restoring appetite sleep energy and nervous strength and recommends it to others. All druggists stock Dreco per The Cline Pharmacy city notice.
Police veteran J M Wood of Columbus Ohio endorses Earle's Hypo-Cod as a tonic boosting appetite nerves and sleep. Ad copy urges readers to buy from TheKee Drug Co and local druggists at 1.25 with tax. A note adds a new two tube whistle played like a slide trombone for sale.
Local residents list repair services piano tuning and rug making at Bell's Garage and 518 Chestnut street. Market notices include potatoes for sale at Gadbury Feed Store and Ohio seed potatoes at Hocking Valley depot. Employment ads seek a housekeeper and clay loaders for Hocking Valley Fire Clay Co.
SHOULd DO WELL New London Conn Oct 17 A local builder advertises for carpenters with beer and sandwiches at 3 oclock as an extra inducement.
William Smith aged 87 died Wednesday at his son Newton Smiths home. Funeral services were held this afternoon at three oclock at the sons residence conducted by Rev. Arthur Mann. His wife had been dead for several years. The body will be taken Saturday to Zaleski for burial.
Ed Erwin a machine man on the night shift at C Robin's Coal Co suffered a severe head injury from a fall of state around 4 30 Thursday afternoon. He was taken to his Chestnut Street home and attended by Drs Rhodes and Hyde. He rests as comfortably as could be expected. Harris Wood remains at the Protestant hospital in Columbus after a hip injury from a football incident. Friends hope he recovers and returns home soon.
Hocking Valley brakeman C. H. Stover escaped death near Armitage when he slipped while releasing a stuck head and ten coal cars passed over him. He suffered a broken right leg, was treated by Dr. Hill, and moved to the Hobson House. Mrs. Mattie McKee and her son Wilbur returned to Akron after a visit. Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan spent a day in Columbus.
A letter urges visiting Nelsonville schools next week in October 2024 to observe the school environment and ongoing work across grades. It encourages meeting the teacher after recitations, supporting students and teachers, and joining the local Parent-Teachers Association through the principal or teachers.
National Board finances sustainment drive set for November 2 to fund recruitment and training. Proceeds split 75 percent local chapter and 25 percent National Headquarters to expand leadership and public understanding of Girl Scout work. Also notes a social dinner for George Wareheim and local relatives.
The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce met at the Elks Club and discussed a 15000 bond issue to improve the water works. A publicity committee was named to explain the plan and win a two thirds vote. A County Automobile Club outline and Good Roads focus were shared. A special meeting was set for October 23 to discuss a property classification amendment and a soldiers memorial topic will be considered at the November meeting.
A reader in Nelsonville Ohio addresses Henry L Myers on miners wage demands and cost of living. The writer disputes Myers claims that miners cause high living costs and questions who benefited from past wage increases. The letter urges Myers to visit a coal mine and hear miners directly.
The Shannon Stock Company plays all next week at Glouster Opera House with new royalty plays, vaudeville between acts, and nightly band concerts. Prices 25c, 35c, 60c. seats at Drury Drug Store. Week runs 6 PM to 8 PM with free shows for reserve ticket holders.
The plan calls for a 65 dollar contribution per precinct with voluntary donations. Solicitors will request payments and recruit contributors as members of the national association. The drive runs from Monday October 20 to the following Monday, with missed contributors allowed to leave funds with Chairman Bryson for proper credit.
Louise Warren visits aunt Mrs Douglas Woods at Hamley Run. Ernest and William Warren attend Nelsonville show. Bessie Crum and Neva Barnhart shop in Nelsonville. Eugene Barnhart improving after illness. Clownes visit Circle Hill relatives. The Wood and Warren families motor to Athens. Box supper at Hamley Run school house scheduled for October 25. all invited.
Homer Gall 22 dairyman of Athens and Anna Hunter 21 usher at Athens State Hospital of Trimble married by Rev Berry. Albert Brunton 21 miner of Gloucester and Anna Brinda 17 of The Plains wed. Leo Duncan 24 miner of Trimble and Gladys Howard 24 of Millfield wed. Birta Sprouse 49 housekeeper and Lines 43 miner of Nelsonville also united.
The House passed a resolution directing the Department of Agriculture to conduct a new survey of cotton crop conditions. Southern lawmakers say last month’s estimate overstated production and pushed prices lower than expected this year.
At the closing session the Ohio building association league endorsed classification of property for taxation and the federal building and loan act as the meeting wrapped up late yesterday in Columbus Ohio.
President John Moore and Secretary-Treasurer T. Jelly, both of Columbus, were re-elected to their posts at the Ohio State Federation of Labor convention in Zanesville Ohio.
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