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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
2
Mother of Five Takes Poison in Farm District Tragedy
Mrs. Reynolds Lenigar of Jackville district attempted suicide by drinking wood alcohol after a dispute over alleged infidelity with a former suitor. Dr. J R Sprague saved her life. she later recovered. Her husband, Lenigar, said he warned her and destroyed the acid bottle. They have five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Lenigar
Jackville
J. R. Sprague
McKinley
Lenigar
Sugar Creek
Lves
Carbondale
Letgar
Athens
the Plains
Athens Pupils Maintain Fine Record for Continuing Education
Figures from Superintendent Morgan show Athens pupils uphold strong education continuation after compulsory attendance age. Eighth grades total 82 while senior high enrolls 72, with high school distribution 92 freshmen 71 sophomores 65 juniors 72 seniors. Overall Athens City enrollment reaches 1,259 with 959 in grades and 300 in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Morgan
Athens High School
Athens City
Mohicans Class Chooses Officers at Presbyterian Church
At the Mohicans class election held at the Presbyterian church the sixth year of work began with Paul Cotner elected president Merrill Atkinson as vice president Carl Wilson secretary and Harold Wise treasurer Two of the elected boys attend college and two attend high school Chester Edgar joined as a new member completing the class roster Plans are in place for the Fathers and Sons dinner scheduled for the first week of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohicans
Presbyterian Church
Paul Cotner
Merrill Atkinson
Carl Wilson
Harold Wise
Chester Edgar
Fathers and Sons
Ohio Grown Potatoes Value for Seed
The department of botany at the Ohio Experiment Station states Ohio grown potatoes are as good for seed as those from any region. To secure good seed, select carefully at digging time and discard any diseased or rot'ed tubers. Late blight is a major threat but can be controlled by drying and sorting before storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Botany
Ohio Experiment Station
Sowing Wheat Turns to Rain as Visitors Arrive in Albany
Wheat harvest was ongoing before a heavy rain. Visitors from the area included Mrs Seldon Woodyard and son Bliss Horton Saulters Fred Oberholzer and son and Jackie Stanley. Mr and Mrs Everett Carbaugh visited Athens Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Seldon Woodyard
Bliss
Horton Saulters
Fred Oberholzer and
Jackie Stanley
Everett Carbaugh
Athens
Poop
Cascarets Laxative Promises Overnight Relief
The ad claims Cascarets start the liver and loosen bowels during sleep without griping or sickness. It asserts waking to relief from constipation biliousness headache sallowness bad breath stomach misery and cold, contrasting with Calomel and harsh pills. It promotes Cascarets as a gentle, inexpensive option for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Local visitors and residents listed in brief society notes
Mr Ira Martin of Chicago Illinois was visiting the homes of W T Martin A Y Carbaugh and Z B Ator last week Frank Carbaugh is trying to improve the roads by dragging Mrs Arnstein Carbaugh was on the sick list a day or so recently Emmett Brickles was a business visitor in Albany Thursday Mrs Arthur Adair of Bremen is visiting at the home of her parents A J Carbaugh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Martin
Chicago, IL
W. T. Martin
A. Y. Carbaugh
Z. B. Ator
Frank Carbaugh
Arnstein Carbaugh
Emmett Brickles
Albany
Arthur Adair
Bremen
A. J. Carbaugh
Foley's Honey and Tar and Pills Ad Card
An old advertisement urges readers to cut and mail a slip with 5c to Foley & Co for a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and ailments, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Jerseyville School Fundraises At Pie Supper
A large crowd attended a school entertainment and pie supper in Jerseyville. Students from the high school and grades recited poems while a trio and a duet performed. Proceeds totaled 40.50 to be used for school books. Roosevelt Day on Oct 27 will feature student declamations and speeches with a five cent donation from each pupil.
Dry referendum in Ontario polls on temperance act fate
Canadians vote today on the fate of the Hearst provincial government and the Ontario temperance act which has kept the province dry since 1916. Officials expect the liquor referendum outcome to take two or three days as legislature votes are counted first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Hearst Conservative
Second Flyer Winds Up the Great Trip
Captain J. O. Donaldson piloted a single seated SE-5 to Roosevelt Field Mineola at 10 03 a m completing the endurance flight from Mineola to San Francisco and back He was the second aviator to finish with Lieut Belvin W Maynard arriving here the previous Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. O. Donaldson
Roosevelt Field
Mineola
San Francisco
Belvin W. Maynard
Viscount Astor Dies in London After Influenza Battle
The body of Viscount Astor lies at Waldorf Astor's home in St James Square. He died Saturday after ill health from influenza and a sudden decline. His death creates a Commons vacancy as Waldorf Astor moves to the peerage. Astor left a vast fortune, with New York real estate valued at 60 million in 1916, and his heirs include Waldorf, John Jacob, and Pauline, wife of Captain Herbert Spencer Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Viscount Astor
Waldorf Astor
St. James Square
House of Commons
Commons
William Waldorf Astor
England
New York
Waldorf
John Jacob Astor
Pauline
Herbert Spencer Clay
Astor
Viscount
Italy
United States
Pall Mall Gazette
Edward VII
Milne
George V
Cough Relief Promises From Foley’s Honey and Tar
Enos Halbert of Paoli Indiana reports a severe fall cold with relentless night coughs. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, his cough is relieved and he claims a complete cure. The medicine soothes irritated membranes loosens phlegm and clears air passages. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Halbert
Paoli
Ind
Foley
Eye Disease Found in Scioto County Ohio
The Ohio Department of Health announced completion of over a month long anti trachoma campaign in Scioto county. Trachoma, a contagious eye disease, affected 179 of 10,577 school children examined, with free treatment provided and cures achieved. Most cases were in rural schools with federal health cooperation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Scioto County
State Department of Health
Ohio
United States
Ohio Department of Health
Orchestra to Play For Wishing Ring In Athens
One of the chief attractions of the Wishing Ring opening for Girl Scout week in Athens is the college orchestra's consent to perform. The orchestra is reorganized this year under Mr Heise with Miss Ruth Davis as pianist. Ray Burch near the Canaanville bridge farms a good Hocking corn crop. When the river waters crept into his field they husked and saved a fine amount of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Heise
Ruth Davis
Ray Burch
Canaanville Bridge
House Gains Strength After European Trip
Colonel E. M. House, confined to bed since arriving from Europe, was up today and gaining strength rapidly. Reports from his home say he is expected to leave for Washington within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. M. House
Europe
Washington
President Wilson Grains Quiet Night at White House
Washington October 20 President Wilson rested well through the night at the White House after yesterday's indigestion attack. Doctors reported no new trouble and his condition was considered comfortable this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
White "House
Bolshevik Fronts Face Heavy Actions Across Russia
A News Agency dispatch from Helsingfors reports Yudenitch's raid blowing up a Tosna railway bridge cutting Petrograd Moscow links and Ligovo fall near Petrograd. Copenhagen cites Bolshevik defense plans and ten city barricaded sections. Kolchak and Shikuro seize junctions. Stockholm notes Lefts advancing on Germans along the Dvina front with captured positions and prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Helsingfors
Yudenitch
Gatchina
Tosna
Petrograd
Moscow
Copenhagen
Ligovo
Copenhagen Tidende
Reval
Kolchak
Kiski
Don
Tsaritsin
Shikuro
Gravskaya Junction
Stockholm
Dvina
Riga
Dahlen
Boldera
Uxhill
Women Lead Dry Fight Across Athens County
The Federation women spread literature and drive across Athens County. A Sunday union service in Nelsonville featured Dr. Mann and Dean Voigt, while Mrs. Henry Hatch named York township workers. Districts north and west of Coolville organize helpers and plan a school of instruction on October 29 under Supt. Pilcher and Mrs. George Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Nelsonville
Dr. Mann
Henry Hatch
York Township
Dean Voigt
Backus
Bertha Barker
John Murphey
Blanche Starkey
Kate Blake
Bertha Nixon
Deanville
Clara Wallace
Floodwood
Ada McAfee
Glen Ebon
Robert Beckler
Kimberly
Addie James
East Clayton
Amanda Turvey
Buchtel
Ben Pilcher
Troy Township
Supt. Pilcher
George Dean
Pilcher
Hockingport
H. E. Adams
Torch
Allen Bean
Ireland
Helen Rogers
Norma Bingman
Sand Hill
Harry Carlton
Huckleberry
T. H. Mills
Zebel
S.S. Smith
Coolville
C. E. Kellar
F. L. Arnold
Bert Stout
Coolville Village
Ella Campbell
Vote Yes on Referendum Laws and No on Amendments
Readers urged to cast ballots on two referendum laws favoring the measures while opposing the two constitutional amendments. Officials emphasize voter participation in the upcoming election cycle.
Rev Plummer Honored as Regional Episcopal Director
Rev. C. B. Plummer rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd is named regional director for seven counties in the national Episcopal church campaign with headquarters at Athens. He will lead a church meeting Tuesday October 21 at 1 o'clock for district clergy and committee members to plan future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plummer
C. B. Plummer
Church of the Good Shepherd
Episcopal Church
Athens
Inventor Patents Razor Blade Holder for New Uses
A inventor secures a patent for a holder designed for safety razor blades, enabling these blades to be repurposed beyond their original shaving function. The device increases blade versatility and safety in handling.
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Zemo
Zito
LT Atte
Il &. Avenue
Los
Ee Lenigar
Mearil
Mohicans Class
Jerseyville
Bck
W. Grove
Second Flyer
Resinol
Baltimore
Beechan
Larry Sale
Binet
Tolshenik
Russia
Dainty
Dorothy Cold
Lash
DELCO
E. N. Early
Junod
Rising Tide
Junod Milling Company
Rawicon
Fess
Lawson
N. Court St
V. Strawn
Hibbard-Morris Machine Shop
E. Carpenter
Sal - Tonik
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