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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
2
Estimates by fair officials put Tuesday attendance around 45,000 at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Vic Donahey headlined today, slated to address the Coliseum crowd this afternoon.
An old style newspaper advertisement extols hot weather remedies for fatigue and lowered vitality. It touts S.S.S. as a fifty year old blood tonic and 5 8 8 made from roots and herbs as pure vegetarian tonics. The copy explains impurities in blood as a cause of weakness and references a family note about local residents and visitors.
The First M. E. church joined Naomi E. Fouty and Harry W. Bumgardner in marriage this morning at nine o clock with Rev. C. L. Strecker officiating. Attendants were A. R. Kresge and R. E. Hawk. Mrs. Bumgardner hails from Chauncey while Mr. Bumgardner resides in Nelsonville where they will reside. he works as a railroad brakeman.
Mrs. T. H. Craig Dr and Mrs H R Wilson and others gathered August 26 in McArthur for a Rannells reunion at James B Rannella s old homestead. Guests traveled from Kansas North Carolina and across Ohio. Marie Haning hosted a party at 12 Palmer St honoring Maxine Bixler of Zanesville with games music dancing and a luncheon at 10 30. Participants included Ruth Cox Mary Powell Catherine Harwick Mary White Marie Haning Maxine Bixler Vercoe Murphy Pete McKinley Jackson Oldfield Lawrence Dupler.
An enjoyable afternoon was held at the home of Mr and Mrs E H Phelps 44 South Cemetery street on Tuesday August 31 to celebrate their daughter Dolores Ermyntrudes eighth birthday. Eight girls attended including Mary Harris Margaret Radford Nellie Matheny Ona Mae Sweeney Vergene Newman Athens Ellen Will.
An advertisement claims S.S.S. cures summer weariness by repairing the body. It urges readers to visit drug stores, buy a bottle, and write to Chief Medical Adviser at 283 Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for free medical advice.
A pile of short items lists visits and departures across the region. Corning’s Miss Gladys Scott hosted Steve McMullen of Cincinnati, while Mrs A J Russell and son Carl visited Ada and the Russell Block. Helen Dumond heads to Basil after Ohio University courses, and many others travel or host relatives in Ada Columbus Portmouth Parkersburg New Marshfield Cleveland and Chicago regions.
Local items detail Miss Gussie Goddard chosen director at an Athens institute, visits by B J Gilchrist of Columbus and Miss Gertrude Heston of Zanesville, and social gatherings at the fairgrounds. Peach shipments surge with sales to Westerville, and residents travel to Columbus and Washington. Community moves include Carpenter and Abel moving, Ferns and Henrys returning from Canada, plus lodge activities and a long-ago teachers memory.
A Cleveland Ohio ad touts Zemo as a quick remedy for eczema and related skin conditions. It promotes an extra large bottle for a dollar and a smaller option for 35 cents. The copy claims immediate relief and emphasizes non greasy formula and no staining. It also recommends Zemo soap for irritated skin.
LB H Anderson of Cincinnati known as Uncle Ben at 77 says Tanlac made him feel fifty years younger. After eleven years of stomach illness with indigestion constipation and severe weight loss he began Tanlac five years ago. He now weighs more than ever and would not be without Tanlac even at five dollars a bottle. Availability listed in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel Federal.
The district grieves the death of Mr Hixon remembered for his steady presence and unsullied friendship with Mrs Hixon. Neighbors recall Friday or Saturday nights at the schoolhouse where he was warmly welcomed, and the community honors his longtime service and gentle character.
Edward Henry Brawley born January 2 1835 on Theo Fleming farm Ames township Athens County Ohio died August 24 1920 at age 85 7 22 in Amesville He was married to Jennie McCollum April 7 1862 and had six children Robert G Brawley and M Gertrude Brawley survive along with his wife He was a longtime M E church member a Sabbath school superintendent Mason since 1856 charter Amesville grange active in agriculture and community life The obituary notes his final illness and a verse by M K S G Amesville August 26 1920.
A short note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and support during a time of bereavement or need, recognizing the help extended by many in the community.
Markets report across Pittsburg, Union Stockyards, Cincinnati with cattle receipts around 11 000 to 33 000, hogs 14 000 to 37 00, sheep and lambs 3 000 to 33 000. Prices show steady to lower trends for cattle, steady hogs, and mixed lamb values with regional variations and multiple grade ranges listed for each market.
Butter creamery extra prices show 54 cents, standards 52, firsts 47 and 53, seconds 43 and 48. Eggs ordinary 45, 47, firsts 52 cents. Cincinnati market lists eggs extra firsts 51, firsts 49, ordinary 47.
Cited prices show Wheat cash 2.60, December 2.48. Corn No. 2 yellow cash 1.56. Oats No. 2 white 0.72. Rye No. 2 cash 2.00. Barley No. 2 cash 1.20. Clover seed cash 17.90 with October 18.60 February 18.70 March 18.65 December 18.30. Timothy cash 1918 4.00 cash 1919 4.05 and futures September 4.10 October 4.05 December 4.10 March 4.25. Alsike cash 18.00 October 18.50 December 18.75 March 19.20.
Bridgeport police report Elwood Wade confessed to killing George B. Nott in Nott's home during a Sunday morning struggle. Wade struck with a lead pipe, then shot and stabbed him. Mrs Nott and John L. Johnson aided removal of the body in a trunk. All three held without bail. Wade feared being harmed.
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chillcothe Me says Chamberlain’s Tablets relieved her indigestion and backache. She notes the remedies toned her liver and eased dizziness she suffered for some time and would always speak well of them.
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