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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1923

Page

2

Stomach Trouble Quick Relief Short Promoted Remedy

An advertisement promotes a stomach relief remedy urging readers to take a spoonful after meals. The copy emphasizes quick relief from stomach discomfort and encourages trial of the product.

Thachex Delivered Blood Syrup QuMIC Overview

Drug product distributed by McKee Drug Co and Gibbs in Athens and Glouster. Also sold by LeFavor's Pharmacy in Glouster, The Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville, and leading druggists in every city and town.

McKee Drug Co Gibmacy Athens LeFavor Pparmaty Glouster Gemacy Nelsonville Lead ME Drugcists

Pettiford Family Attends Aunt Craw’s Sudden Funeral

Mrs Anthony Pettiford and daughter Mary Louise have returned from Delaware after attending the funeral of their aunt Mrs Stewart Craw who died suddenly last Thursday. The family recalled the hours together for the ceremony and burial plans.

Anthony Pettiford Mary Louise Delaware Stewart Craw

Birthday Dinner At Zaleski Tops Family Gathering

Oct 30 report from Zaleski describes a joyful home gathering at the Hohoads residence. Relatives including Mr and Mrs Charlie Rhoads and families, Phil Rhoads and families, Blanch Rhoads and son Thomas, and Albert Pemella and family attended a birthday dinner for the Hohoads.

Zaleski Ripley Hohoads Charlies Rhoads Phil Rhoads Blanch Rhoads Thormas Albert Pemella

State Ton-Litter Club Records Big Hog Weights

Nearly six more tons of live pork from five sows were entered into the 1923 State Ton-Litter club. Forty charter members now total 265 litters weighing a ton or more in six months, with 28 tons in 25 litters. G L Evans & Son of Highland County set a world record with a 10 pig litter averaging 297 pounds per pig at 18 days, while Illinois and Indiana litters also posted impressive six month totals.

Indiana Illinois Ohio G. L. Evans & Son Highland County

New Rupture Cure Offered By Dr Andrews

A Kansas City specialist announces a new, lightweight rupture cure weighing ounces with no pads belts or straps. It allegedly heals many with double ruptures and offers free trials to readers who write to Dr Andrews at 4753 Koch Bldg. Kansas City MO.

Kansas City Andrews

Preparatory Service At Presbyterian Church

A service preparatory to the communion will be held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. The pastor will speak on the subject Our Church, Its Successes and Failures. At 8 o'clock the session will meet to arrange for the communion service.

Presbyterian Church

Stewart builds up town as prosperity grows

By The Way reports rapid improvements in Stewart with new gas station thrift, fresh paint on old buildings, new rooms porches and a busy post office. Wade Dean and Press Winner expand their businesses while Hay piping and rail yard pride showcase local progress. Prosperity is the word down there.

Stewart Wade Dean Vomeroy Ste,rt Pomeroy W. B. Montgomery Harvey Copeland C. A. Williams W.W. H. Balderson Mr. Myers New Works Ohio

Barns Fades From Giants to Also Ran After Series

Boston October 30 Earl Smith and Jesse Barnes, traded from New York to Boston early in the season, shed no tears as the Giants were trimmed in the world series. Barnes, once the standout hero of the 1921 series, now plays for an also ran team.

Boston Earl Smith Jesse Barns New York Giants Barnes

Mardi Gras in Athens Sets Night of Prizes and Parade

The Kiwanis and Rotary clubs organize a county Mardi Gras in Athens with a grand parade starting 7 PM led by Major Sam Johnson and Athena Concert Band. Prizes from local businessmen include hats, chocolates, records, and gift boxes. Fireworks at 9:30 PM cap the festivities after unmasking at 9. Court Street closes for prep and dancing follows the grand march.

Athens Kiwanis Club Liwanis Rotary Clubs Varsity Inn Court Street State Union Streets Thorofares J. J. Schmidt T . W. Craig F. L. Woodworth Athens-Chauncey

Doan's Kidney Pills Featured In Athens Ad

An Athens housewife, Mrs. T. H. McHenry of Stimpson Avenue, praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving back pain and fatigue caused by weak kidneys. The ad claims the medicine helped thousands and urges neighbors to try it.

Doan Hwerfe Athens T. H. McHenry Stimpson Ave Dean

Prize List From Community Fair Events

Apple Bobbing Contest awarded first prize flashlight second prize pair stockings. Pumpkin Cutting Contest gave first prize one large box almond bars second prize scout knife. Largest Pumpkin contest offered first prize fine hatchet second prize fine pliers.

Athens Brunswick Records

Twelve Farm Men Arrested In County Farm Bureau Suits

Twelve Athens township farmers appeared before Magistrate Helwig to answer suits filed by the Athens county farm bureau for non payment of dues over one to three years. Ten settled out of court. Fred and Elmer Finsterwald and W C Maxwell were continued due to absence. Further suits against delinquent members are promised in local courts.

Athens Township Helwig Athens County Farm Bureau H. S. Phillips John Shuler and Son J. E. Bowles Guy Hill Orley C. Porter Fred and Elmer Finsterwald W. C. Maxwell J. A. Mulligan and Son E. G. Campbell Charles Maxwell J. A. Bell H. B. Ruth Fred Elmer Finsterwald Farm Bureau

Quarterly Meeting at Connett Church Near Kimberly

Nelsonville Oct 30 A full all day quarterly meeting is planned at the Connett church near Kimberly on Sunday November 4 The New Plymouth unit churches join with W R Hoskins giving the welcome Class Six and the Carbonale Chorus sing Asbury choir and other performers also participate Basket dinner at 11 30 District Supt Cherring ton will preach at 12 45 followed by the quarterly conference session Rev R P McCarley of Gallipolis is circuit pastor Recitations readings and more are listed for the program.

Nelsonville Connett Kimberly New Plymouth Cherrington R. P. McCarley Gallipolis

Athens County Teachers Choose Delegates for Ohio Assembly

Votes counted in the Athens county poll for delegates to the Ohio State Teachers Association assembly in Columbus late December elected Alex Root Stewart C B Dillon Glouster County Superintendent H R McVay and Assistant Superintendent H G Finsterwald Athens as regular delegates. Four alternates were also chosen Lucy Bell Evans Amesville H C Copeland Albany Fern Syx The Plains and Paul Andrew Glouster.

Athens County Ohio State Teachers’ Association Columbus Alex Root Stewart C. B. Dillon Glouster H. R. McVay H. G. Finsterwald Athens Lucy Bell Evans Amesville H. C Copeland Albany Fern Syx the Plains Paul Andrew

Correction on Athenian Concert Band director

A Messenger error listed W. H. Fidler as director. The band is led by W. H. Tinker, who heads the newly organized Athenian Concert Band.

W. H. Fidler W. H. Tinker

Health Hints on Diet and Digestive Comfort

Dietetic guidance suggests a short fast if appetite has been excessive, then a plan adding whole makes and fruits. Grapes and grape juice help, with grape coffee as a remedy. apples aid digestion. Drink water steadily, one glass every two hours, and consider uncooked grains with dairy for easier feeding.

Marine Harold Patterson Joins U S Marines in Haiti

In the West Indies Washington Oct 30 Branch Harold Patterson formerly of Athens Ohio is with the U S Marines in Haiti. He expects to stay a year or more before returning to the United States. Patterson is the son of Mrs Lucy Patterson of Athens and joined the Marine Corps at Akron Ohio last June.

Washington Branch Harold Patterson Athens Ohio U. S. Marines Haiti West Indies United States Branch Mia Lucy Paterson Marine Corps Akron

Decorative Kerchiefs with Elaborate Monograms

Decorative handkerchiefs this season feature colored silk and chiffon with intricate cutout monograms, giving them a more decorative look than previous years. The trend emphasizes elaborate personalization and textile detailing in accessories.

Fringe Fashion Gains in Beads and Re

A fragment notes fringe detailing rising in beadwork and fabric trims across dresses. The era shows a surge of decorative fringing on the smartest frocks.

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Dr. 'S Thachex Watson Athens Co Buick Co THE RED Cross Athens Radio and Athens Radio & Electric CO Athens, Ohio Radio and Electric Appliances Coolville Ridge Durham Vernie Bobo Col. Mont Ruth Riley Farm MES L. J. Riley Ton Arie Morse Hugo Stinnes, JR Hugo Stinnes Jr Young Stinnes Germany Connett Churh Doan's Nis DUA Adam and Eve Goodby, Concheta William Sonor Dora Bernabar Macfadden Chamberlain Gline Pharmacy Co
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