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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1921

Page

5

Notable Society and Local News Roundup

Mr and Mrs Chris Corbin and their son Junior return from a motor trip through Indiana visiting Day ton enroute home Mr and Mrs C H Cable and children of Refugio Texas depart after visiting Mr W R Cable at 278 East State Street W Dale Gandee and his mother Mrs J S Gandee arrive by car from Akron and plan visits in Athens before returning with his wife to Akron A card from the James Foraker family and Mr Frank Phillips arrives from Monroe City Missouri dated September 20 en route to Mercedes Texas for the winter they report poor roads since Ohio and storm stays in Monroe City Miss Anna Hamilton recovering from adenoids and tonsils surgery at home of her parents Frank and Mrs Hamilton Miss Hamilton is a stenographer for Capitol City Produce Co of Columbus Mrs A S Bethel hears of nephew Kenneth Gardner's typhoid death in Paducah Ky from Detroit contacts he was about 20 and the Gardner family of Paducah has visited Athens Mrs Turner and daughter Frances Starr depart for Kentucky

W. Dale Gandee J. S. Gandee Akron James Foraker Frank Phillips Monroe City Mercedes Texas Ohio Anna Hamilton Columbus Frank Hamilton West State Street Miss Hamilton Capitol City Produce Co A. S. Bethel F. M. Turner Detroit Michigan Kenneth Gardner Paducah F. N. Gardner J. C. Lewis Lou Tewksberry A. W. Tewksberry Athens Kate Nagle Sarah Stratton Jesse Mc Henry Lulu Jacksonville Peter Bodkin Emmett Cross LL. Cottingham W. C. Michaels Middleport Phillip Sweeney Ed M. Vorhes Ethel A. W. Murphey George Junod Ath Grace Washington, PD F. E. Goldsberry Wesley Lawrence Rev. Smith Baptist Church M. E Ladies Aid George Irwin

Cured Hay Fever 17 Years Standing Says John Marcum

John Marcum of Frankfort Kentucky reports a 1920 cure for hay fever after using Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever remedy. He states two bottles relieved his 17 year condition and he has not had symptoms since September 12 1920. He calls the medicine wonderful and plans to take another bottle as a precaution.

Kerker John Marcum Frankfort

Ohio University student Miss Kennedy turns down Robin Hood offer

Very flattering was the offer to Miss Dorothy Kennedy of New Philadelphia a college student at Ohio University after the try-out for college students by conductor Watty Hydes. She declined to accept to finish her two year course, though an interview was planned. A chautauqua engagement was offered for next summer by Ralph Dunbar management. The Robin Hood performance in Athens drew a capacity audience with superb voices and enthusiasm.

Dorothy Kennedy New Philadelphia Ohio University Robin Hood Watty Hydes Annabel Alan-a-Dale Miss Kennedy College of Music Chi Omega Sorority Ralph Dunbar Miss Kennedy May Consder Athens

Debs Case Report Nearing Completion By Attorney General

Washington September 22 Attorney General Daugherty said he has nearly finished his report and recommendations to the President on the Debs case The nature of the recommendations will be disclosed after review and action by the President. You can teach a parrot to talk but not to think. All gossips are the same way.

Washington Daugherty Debs

Harding and Willis Reach Ohio Patronage Accord

President Harding and Senator Willis of Ohio announced a complete agreement on Ohio patronage matters after a conference. Willis said all differences were ironed out and the president acknowledged Willis' appointment rights while Willis accepted some presidential reporting from Ohio. The pivotal point was Willis withdrawing support for William N. Nants for internal revenue post.

Washington Ohio Harding Willis William N. Nants Eda

Kisses Shared Between Women Evade Censorship

A contemplative line notes that kisses exchanged by women are not the type to be cut by film censors. The remark reflects social judgments on affection and censorship in media.

Hughes Treaty Seen Keeping U S Troops on German Soil

Senator Borah argues ratification would bind the United States under the Versailles treaty to keep troops in Germany as long as France and England demand cooperation. He and allies discussed Lodge reservations restricting U S representation on commissions. The committee is to reconvene later today.

Washington Borah Hughes United States France England Johnson California Brandege Shields Congress

Nerv Worth praised by famous whistler Harry Seibert

The well known performer says Nerv Worth helped him when run down and nervous. He details weight gain seven pounds, better sleep, improved appetite, and calmer nerves after using one bottle. Endorsements from various people attest results. Sold by McKee Drug Company and leading druggists. price one dollar plus war tax.

Mr. Seibert McKee Drug Company

Treaty Battle Opens in Senate on League Pact

Irreconcilable senators at a Foreign Relations Committee meeting scrutinize the German peace treaty. Key issues include whether American troops return home and U S participation on the reparations commission.

Washington League of Nations Germany United States

Derr acid murder case looms with anticipated arrests

Akron police expect a woman to be questioned today in the Derr acid murder case. The victim A. R. Derr died from burns caused by caustic soda suffered Monday night while in bed. Mrs Derr was burned as well. Funeral services for Derr are set for today.

Akron Ohio Derr A. R. Derr

Ex slave 114 year old Jane Barnam dies in Illinois

Mrs Jane Barnam a former slave aged 114 who lived in Alton Illinois since after the Civil War died yesterday in Alton She was born a slave on a Virginia plantation and is survived by two daughters both in their eighties.

ST. Louis Jane Barnam Virginia Alton Ill

Farmer Dies in Own Action at Allen Township Farm

Marysville dispatch reports farmer John Bishop aged 50 of Allen township killed himself by drowning in an abandoned well on his rear farm after distress over ill health. He leaves a widow and two children.

Marysville John Bishop Allen Township

Sunday Socials Across Athens and Nearby Towns

Albany J C Lewis and families visited A W Tewksberry in Athens. Columbus and Jacksonville visitors, including Mrs Nagle Stratton McHenry and Lulu, joined Peter Bodkin family. Attendees and neighbors shared calls, meals, and church events as communities noted illness recoveries and local improvements.

Amesville Social Roundup Passes Involving Officials Residents

Local notes report F L Thomas O M Lovell and Fred Shoop at the McConnelsville fair. Wilbur F Carpenter to lead the post office from October 1 after A G Henry resigns. Anna Mage Evans attends Bern Ames teachers meeting. Snow noted in Hanna Canada, two inches last week. Rev and Mrs Browning hosted at the parsonage. Eastern Star initiated two candidates. visits from Athens Chester Hill lodge members. Guests include H L Shively and Mrs Shively of Cleveland and Dr L A Yocum of Glouster. New photographs paid for arrive. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Shuier. George Abel leaves for McConnelsville garage venture. George Wagoner visits sister Miss Golda Pennsvile. Trestle near Palos near completion. engine and flats to cross today. Black Diamond and Shuler tine work to start soon. Torrential rain follows lightning due to changed air moisture.

F. L. Thomas O. M. Lovell Fred Shoop McConnelsville A. G. Henry Wilbur F. Carpenter Anna Mage Evans Bern Ames Clyde Gibson Hanna Canada Browning Eastern Star Ben Covert Emma Hixon Athens Palmer Chesterhillodge H. L Shively Wilbur Cleveland L. A. Yocum Glouster Ernest Shuier George Abel God's Country George Wagoner Miss Golda Pennsvile Palos Shuler

World Series Starts Oct 8 After Coin Toss Decide

Chicago on September 22 1920 The first game of the world series will be played Wednesday October 5 at 2 PM at the Park of the National League pennant winners. The decision was reached after a coin flip at Judge K M Landis office commissioner of baseball.

Chicago K. M. Landis

Filipino Midgets Draw Big Crowds At Local Tent Show

A colorful tent attraction features small performers drawing crowds with amusing dances and playful entertainment. The text invites families to bring children to see the act as a public entertainment option for visitors.

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