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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
8
Advert says Tiz draws out poisonous exudations from feet and cures soreness. Claims include relief from bunions corns and callouses, no limping, shoes feel looser, and instant comfort for 25 cents at drug or department stores.
The Christian Church convention in Athens city drew 77 delegates from most county churches. The Nelsonville First Christian Church sent the largest outside delegation, inspiring sessions led by Miss Mary A Lyons and Dr. C R Oakley on Christ in life and current labor issues. The gathering urged unity, a practical gospel in business, and support for missionary work in Mexico.
Mr and Mrs Fred Boring and children Miss Myrtle Boring and Clyde Simmons drove to The Plains on Sunday evening. Mrs Flora Holmes visits relatives in Murray City. Mr and Mrs Charles Pritts and daughter Evelyn of Nelsonville stay with Mrs Reuben Lanning. Mr and Mrs Joe Simmons and daughter Edna shop in Nel. Mr and Mrs Henry Haughay and…
Hooper Ridge Christian church held its annual homecoming on September 14 drawing an estimated four to five hundred attendees. Rev. Frank C. Ransdell preached, followed by talks from Rev. E. D. Murch and Ray Gardner on wet and dry campaign issues and the four November amendments. A social dinner and fellowship filled the day as locals renewed friendships and discussed funding for a new church building planned for spring.
J E Morgan of the Columbus police praises Earle's Hypo-Cod claiming it rebuilt his weak stomach after illness. He notes improved appetite, strength, and sleep and recommends the tonic for those rundown, with the product sold by McKee Drug Co and other druggists at 1.20 plus war tax.
Governor Cox appealed to Ohioans to aid the stricken people of Corpus Christi Texas after a telegram from Mayor Gordon Boone. Boone said thousands are destitute and property losses exceed ten million dollars with a large loss of life.
Two men ordered pie at the International Bakery in Akron Ohio and fled with $22 and assorted baked goods after drawing revolvers. The clerk dropped the pie in the ensuing confrontation and the robbers escaped.
Mrs. H. B. Stockton of Glens Falls New York credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring color easing indigestion and improving sleep after a nervous breakdown from family death. Sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady 50 cents per box postpaid 2 50 for five. England revolt and the League of Nations discussed by Eugene Owens Buchtel Ohio.
The Messenger editor disputes Warrener's claim that Britain's conflict with the Boers centered on cruelty to black soldiers. The piece recounts Boer wars from 1795 to 1902, noting British expansion, the Sand River treaty, Majuba Hill, Kruger and Steyn, Blake's Brigade, concentration camps, and high casualties, arguing the issue was broader.
Betty Reese, 19, self styled queen of a gun gang, confessed to police in Akron Ohio revealing her involvement in multiple holdups while wearing men's clothes. She admitted shooting Henry Thomas a barber on August 21. Thomas was wounded in the leg and is out of the hospital. Reese and Robert Ford 19, held $5000 each for grand jury consideration. Detectives say the confession clears up other shootings including a duel with Police Sergeant Fred Deisz on West Hill.
Bankers from eight northeastern Ohio counties join in session at the annual convention in Masillon. Counties represented include Carroll Columbiana Jefferson Stark Harrison Holmes Tuscarawas and Wayne. President W R Denver and Secretary R H Schryver will address the gathering.
On September 17 in Washington the first division marched up Pennsylvania Avenue led by General Pershing. The five mile procession, seen by Vice President Marshall and foreign diplomats, started at 1 p.m. near the Capitol Peace Monument and passed the Victory Arch, the Treasury, and the White House.
Late developments in the school situation in Athens county left eight of the twelve idle schools without teachers today. County Superintendent Root said enough applicants had applied but none were engaged for various reasons. By noon today at least eight vacancies remained across districts.
Youngstown Ohio September 1930 A North East Ohio Methodist Episcopal conference urged a minimum wage of 1200 a year and parsonage rental for every minister. Dr I Miller presented the measure saying the church must offer these terms to keep young ministers from leaving for better paying fields.
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