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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
8
An old advertisement explains rheumatism arises from germs in the blood. It promotes S.S.S. as a blood purifier that seeks out disease germs and impurities in the bloodstream. The copy urges readers to buy a bottle and offers free medical guidance from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
Reverend Charles J Sweitzer former pastor of Pomeroy and Forrest Run will arrive Saturday September 4 for a visit. He will preach at Bethany M E Church where he served six years and one year at Forest Run. Monday evening he will be guest of honor at a Forest Run M E social with a planned program. all friends and church members are invited to attend.
Leonard Shine Watts and Mrs Barnett were detained during a raid led by local officers at the Barnett home near Rutland. Prosecutor Dana Peoples filed a bootlegging charge against Watts. Without bond he awaits grand jury action in county jail.
Fire Chief W F Schoenlein among city officials at the State Fair in Columbus. Residents and visitors, including Mrs L G Weber and daughter, Mrs Bertha Whiting, Edna Schaefer, and many others, travel between Pomeroy and Columbus, Gallipolis, Cleveland, and Pickaway for visits and events. Red Cross nurse Miss Carleton arrives from Cleveland to help locally.
Rev Hyde on vacation in Pennsylvania is expected back today or tomorrow to fill the Presbyterian pulpit this Sunday. Elizabeth Grossman and George Schaaf of Cleveland visit Pomeroy relatives. Wm Hetzel and family visit Gallipolis fair. Mr and Mrs Patrick Healey return from their wedding trip. Ed Tewksbury and others attend Gallipolis. Mrs Frank ONeil and daughter return to Middleport from Michigan trip.
Herman Gibbs Meyer a well known conductor on the local electric car line and Mrs Winnie Kerns were married at Peace Evangelical church parsonage Thursday evening the ceremony was performed by Rev George Nussmopher They will reside in Middleport for the present and have many friends offering congratulations and best wishes
Probate records show fewer marriage licenses issued in July and August this year than in the same months last year. Only 14 licenses were issued in July this year versus 18 last year and 18 licenses in August this year versus 22 last year. rising living costs may influence the decline, while sugar prices show no clear effect.
A new order from Superintendent Hennessey ends passenger transfers at Lincoln street Middleport Ohio. Through cars will run through to Racine on Hobson time starting September 6 with crews unchanged. Benefits include less discomfort in bad weather and reduced delays during winter months.
Lief Bolin and wife of Langsville announce the arrival of a baby daughter at their home last Friday evening August 27 at 5 oclock. The girl weighed about six pounds at birth and is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W D Bolin of Langsville and Mr and Mrs D F Dye of Harrisonville.
Three local women joined three men as jurors in a municipal court civil division in Columbus today. The women were seated after the regular panel was exhausted due to several men not appearing.
Millfield William Grimes of Sharpsburg was a recent guest of his son Gar field Grimes and family. The home of F. E. Boudinot hosted a surprise birthday gathering Sunday. Charley Ogg and Ruth were Athens visitors. Misses Lenora and Anna Byers returned to Corning after a visit. Milton Elsworth and Emma Tracy came home after a week at New Lexington. J R Wade and Edward attend the State Fair. Weekend guests at J F Riley’s included Ruth Buskirk Verne Ramsey and Mrs Ose Douglas. Grandstaff H M and two grandchildren of Chester hill, Mrs Jennie Crippen and Mrs Lucy Totman of Athens visited Charles Ogg. Helen Howard of Oregon Ridge, nursing a broken arm, is at Milton Brookins’. Martha Smith and J R Wade attended the county Christian church convention in Nelsonville. Mrs Charles Carpenter returned to Chesterhill.
Mrs. Charles Ogg and family spent several weeks with her daughter before leaving. Mrs. Jane Adams and family moved to Pomeroy where Mr. Adams works. Mrs. J R Wade hosted church Bible class and Queen Esther class honoring Mrs. James Adams and active children. Ruth Crabtree four months old funeral held at residence and Nye cemetery. Elmer Poling family visited their father at Happy Hollow. Lulu Hilland of Athens visiting her parents here. M E Sunday school youths enjoyed marshmallow toast on Sanders Hill.
Rutland A. T. Barton travels to Detroit on business while A. G. Barton sells property near the depot to Maynard Coal Co and moves in with his son Burrell. Rutland ball team beat Gallagher and Syracuse 5 to 1 each at home. Schools set to open September 13 with large enrollment anticipated. The town notes traffic cautions, audits with local mayors, and upcoming visitors from Athens county.
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