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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
8
Billy the clever goat helps the farmer catch ducks then tails a school picnic. He mocks the children by stealing a handkerchief, eludes a pursuit with pranks, and enjoys the chase as townsfolk discuss Cherry, Arthur Hamlen, and Ned Randall as family tensions rise.
Laura says her mother is out of danger and the family is growing more cheerful at home as the letter continues.
An advertisement urges readers to visit their druggist for Dr Orth s Stomach Remedy. It offers a money back guarantee and promises a refund if no relief, with a special 75 cent mail order option from East Liverpool Ohio. The copy emphasizes decades of medical practice and a safety guarantee.
A mother confesses jealousy over her daughter's happiness and promises reconciliation with the family. She reassures Neddy that Cherry will return and that they will soon have a home and happier times, ending with a hopeful note as the scene closes.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Bailey of Cutler hosted Monday in law family visit with niece Mrs Annie Dunfee. Numerous residents from Athens Little Hocking Parkersburg and Chauncey were guests or travelers for visits and business over the week.
The report notes Arthur Baker remains seriously ill with typhoid fever. The Barrows family hosted guests on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Gillilan and their family drove to Albany to visit relatives and pass the day.
Oct. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elliott hosted a taffy pulling party with games and music. Attending were Mae Elliott, Mary Phillips, Hazel Phillips, Carrie Clark, Helen Haning, Hattie Haning, Nellie Tewksbury, Erma Saylor, Frank Elliott, Charles Elliott, Dale Vandervort, Walter Saylor, Emmett Clark, Adrian Collins, Walter Hawk, Glen Scott, Cliff Ross, Mr. Bean, and spouses and friends Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wingett, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knowlton, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Knowlton and daughter Marjorie.
A note advises washing children with a small amount of Blue Devil in the water and cautions against soaking overnight. The date 10 24 16 is listed.
Yesterday's in Ohio for October 25 1866 Platt Benedict founder of Norwalk died Born in Danbury Connecticut in 1775 1886 Lima lodge of Flks instituted 1892 Caroline Scott Harrison wife of President Benjamin Harrison died at the White House Born October 1 1932 1894 Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs organized in Springfield 1898 First Ohio Volunteer Infantry mustered out at Cincinnati after Spanish American War
Four pastors from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland share letters praising Nerv-Worth as a real medicinal tonic. They report improved digestion, appetite, sleep, circulation, and nerve strength after using the product, and urge others to try it with a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Company and leading druggists.
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