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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
2
A Central Ohio based institution with headquarters in Columbus inviting the public to save with savings accounts and time deposits. The long standing building at 22 West is highlighted as a well known facility for securing funds.
Lottridge Frank Blackwood of Akron recently married at Columbus visits his father William Blackwood here with his wife. Neighbors planned an old fashioned belting Saturday night but rain spoiled the gathering. John Ackley of Athens and sister Mrs. Rachel Dalton of North Lake, Michigan, visited Daniel Ackley and family last week. Mr and Mrs Will Chevelier and family were guests of Ed Chase and family. Vanderhoof Emory Jones moved his family to Cambridge.
A promotional note urges women to seek Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription rather than beauty products. It claims the remedy targets root causes of aging, improves health, and reduces weakness, with options for liquid or tablets and a free pamphlet on Diseases of Women.
A marketing notice urges pre winter treatment for rheumatism using S.S.S. blood purifier. It argues dormant winter germs cause recurring pain and promotes contacting the Chief Medical Adviser at 280 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, for free guidance.
Mr. Robinson of Salem West Virginia purchased the Leroy Boggs farm and relocated his family. Mr. Borges moved to the R. W. Chapman farm. Daniel Ackley visited Lodi. Freda Swartz spent Sunday with her uncle John Lake in Vanderhoof. Rylmer Ackley and children joined Daniel Ackley for Sunday dinner. Emerson Stout and family of Orange visited R. J. Runion. Ladies held their regular monthly meeting at Mrs. L. H. Allen's home with seven members present and a dinner and devotional and business session following.
Pattern 3291 shown in four sizes 2 4 6 and years. a 4 year size uses 2 1 2 yards of 36 inch fabric. White volley with embroidery lace and insertion trim. Chambrey gingham calico lawn cimity silk repp and poplin also suitable. pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Ohio Collieries Company workers at mine 210 returned to duty on Wednesday as drivers loading ore. The rehired miners resumed full duties under the company’s relief plan and wage agreement.
Camp Perry Ohio Sep 15 Col Ward Dabney quartermaster placed on sale 29000 pounds of empty brass shells and a large quantity of empty shell cases and bandoliers salvaged from the range.
In East Cleveland council action last night a dancing regulation ordinance was approved. It requires a proper distance between partners and bans any head contact, suggestive dancing, and girls placing arms around their partners' necks, effectively ending most modern capering for jazz hounds and cheek to cheek dancers.
A Dayton man testifies Dreco cured chronic sickness causing monthly losses and digestive distress. He reports improved liver function, digestion, sleep, and renewed energy after using Dreco, now sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
Walter White of Sharpsburg, a World War I veteran, had his army insurance converted into an endowment yesterday through the Red Cross vocational work for soldiers. He is at Berea Kentucky on a government scholarship for three years, with one year at Berea and two at Lexington, after serving in the 309th Engineers and losing a kidney in battle.
Columbus report notes that Indiana public service commission representatives failed to reach Columbus this morning, delaying the coal conference called by the Ohio utilities commission until this afternoon.
Governor James M. Cox spoke to about six thousand in Boise last night. He faced hecklers over the league of nations and Irish question while planning Utah stops and a California swing to assess the Japanese question. He also criticized Warren G. Harding's Pacific coast statements as too indefinite.
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chilli Sothe Mo praises Chamberlains Tablets for relief from indigestion and liver toning. She also notes backache and dizziness improved and says she will always speak a good word for them.
Local American Legion members met in the Chamber of Commerce room to urge members to pay back dues and engage in post activities. Dues are $2 annually. A motion authorized sending a representative to the national meet in Cleveland on September 27. The local legion history is for sale. Next meeting set for Tuesday October 5.
The League of Nations hosts a political advancement program at the Opera House Friday evening at 7 30. The event aims to inform attendees about international diplomacy and cooperative efforts. Remarks will outline future directions and public engagement opportunities.
Augusta Me Sept 15 Returns today continued to show a strong Republican lead in the Maine governor race. Frederic H Parkhurst held a plurality near 66 000 over Democrat Bertam C McIntyre with Parkhurst above 136 000 votes while McIntyre reached about 70 000 as only about fifteen villages remained to report.
Hartford Sept 15 The Connecticut Legislature must reconsider the suffrage amendment after ratification. Governor Marcus Holcomb, contending the previous action was unconstitutional, has called a special session for Tuesday to address only the issues specified in the call and may withhold certification of the earlier vote.
Frank B. Willis Republican U S senator candidate will debate William G McAdoo former treasury secretary in Chicago on October 2. Willis chosen as Republican spokesman at the Chicago meeting announced by state headquarters. England weighs laying flat steel wagon tracks on worn roads instead of highway rebuilds.
Bethany and Charles Drummond with their children visit Rev. John Barnes in West Virginia. Homer McLane and two daughters spend Sunday with Mrs. Hower Johnson. Avery Chalfant and children visit Mrs. Leslie Petty. Everett Russell and two children visit grandmother Mrs. Julia Warren. Clyde Rie and two children stay with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Grewey in Decatur. Covert Warren visits sister Mrs. Susan Russell. Tenna Ross stays with Mrs. Montgomery at Beebe and visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Ross. Farm bureau meeting at Athens draws several locals. An inventor combines gummed paper tape with a folding hook and eyelet for fastening packaging.
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