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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1918

Page

5

Social notes from Athens area headline county events

Miss Charlotte Rose returned from Caldwell and Canton while Mrs Margaret Tedrow travels to Columbus to visit her daughter. Lieut L G Bean’s mother learns of his safe arrival in France. Miss Gretchen Schaeffler returns to Zaleski teaching post. The W R C meets at Red Cross rooms to plan Loyalty Day. First Lieut Judd T Stinchcomb promoted to captain in France. Several locals relocate to Columbus Wheeling and Akron. A new baby born to Lieut and Mrs Dan G Estes in West Union street. Lieut Karl M Parth travels from Jacksonville to Coolville and Syracuse en route to duties as Assistant Quartermaster.

Judd T. Stinchcomb France Dan G. Estes Estes L. W. Connett West Union Street Don Dan Jr Lieut Estes el Paso Texas Karl M. Parth Athens Camp Joseph E. Johnston Jacksonville Florida Quartermasters Training School Lieut Barth Coolville Gertrude Barth Syracuse New York

Surprise farewell honor for Mrs Barker at Presbyterian Church

Mrs J E Barker was given a complete surprise at the home of Mrs G L Fenzel by the Friendly Society Missionary Societies and Womens Bible Class groups of the Presbyterian Church. The event marked a farewell for Mrs Barker who, with her husband and sons, was the guest of honor.

J. E. Barker G. L. Fenzel Friendly Society, Missionary Societies and Womens Bible Class The Presbyterian Church Barker

Walter and Frank Move to New Home in Middleport

Walter and Frank are leaving next week for their new home in Middleport. Mr. Barker, long local agent for the K. and M. R. A., has been transferred to Hobson as yard master. The honor guest was welcomed by fifty friends at Mrs. Fenzel’s home with vocal and piano solos and social chat. Luncheon followed, Mrs. Barker received a silver spoon as a token of esteem for faithful church service.

Walter Frank Middleport

Indigestion Sufferer Repeats Success With Parker Treatment

B F Cook of Hamden Ohio testifies after twelve years of illness with indigestion and constipation he could only work half time. After starting Dr Parker's Treatment in April he reports no further attacks and full work capability. Georgia B Parker M D from Athens Ohio endorses the formula with a dollar back guarantee. Price one dollar at druggists.

George B. Plumley Chillicothe

Constipation and Digestive Discomfort List

Patient reports constipation sour stomach and bloating with belching. Includes stomach and bowel pain headaches backache irregular bowels poor appetite nonrestorative sleep fatigue low energy weakness nervousness palpitations dizziness cold hands and feet.

Bartels Joins Foster and Wells Law Firm

Attorney W. B. Bartels the Republican nominee for prosecuting attorney of Athens county will join the firm of Foster & Wells in the Cline Building. His offices will be in the Foster & Wells suite, after previously practicing in the Athens National Bank Building for several months.

Bartels W. B. Bartels Athens County Foster & Wells Cline Athens National Bank

Get Rid of That Persistent Cough

Warning to those with weak lungs about a cough and Eckman’s Alterative as a tonic. Claims twenty years of successful use and absence of alcohol narcotics or habit forming drugs. Available 80c and 1.50 from druggists or Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Eckman Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Mothers

Chamberlain Cough Remedy is touted as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and pleasant for children. It has long been used with favorable word of mouth from caregivers including Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Mo who says it is best for coughs and croup and safe with no opium or narcotics.

Chamberlain Wm. Scruby Chillicothe Croup

Band Trip Called Off At Great Lakes Due To Flu

Chicago Sept 23 The liberty loan tour of Lieut John Phillip Sousa and the navy band scheduled for tonight at Great Lakes Naval Training Station has been cancelled because of Spanish influenza. Officials feared sailors could spread the disease to civilians.

Chicago Great Lakes Naval Training Station John Phillip Sousa Blue Jackets

Just a Word About Lenses

The ad highlights Toric and curved lenses for a wider field of vision and Invisible Bifocal lenses offering far and near sight in one pair of glasses. It emphasizes specialty frames and comfort features without naming brands or locations.

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Reliable in Athens Testimony

Athens resident Mrs. E Kyle testified in 1914 about kidney trouble backache and twinges. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she reports relief and continued benefit with occasional quick relief since 1917. The ad notes the product price and distributor Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Doan Kyle Dean Foster Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Local Miner Buys First Bond in Fourth Loan Drive

Frank Rose of Canaanville buys the first Liberty Bond in the Fourth Loan in Canaan township. He has brothers in France and at Fort Harrison, and is spending his money to support the war effort. Rose also bought a Third Loan bond and is purchasing War Savings Stamps as his quota.

Canaanville Frank Rose Canaan Township

Savings Drive Promotes Liberty Bonds and War Savings

A promotional appeal urges saving money in France and at Buckeye State Building and Loan Company in Columbus. It highlights buying Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps and opening a savings account at Rankin Building, 22 West Gay St. Assets total 14,900,000 with five percent on time deposits.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay St Columbus

County War Relief Group Plans Fourth Liberty Loan Drive

The ship sub-council of the County War Relief Association will meet to arrange to begin the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. This group of patriotic volunteers aims to boost support and ensure success for the campaign.

County War Relief Association Canaan

Cream Price Quotes From Local Creameries This Week

Local creameries report paid prices this week of 59 cents for sour cream and 66 cents for sweet cream testing 17 percent.

Cincinnati Produce Eggs Steady Prices and Live Poultry Rates

Cincinnati market reports steady egg prices with prime firsts 45 cents per dozen and ordinary firsts 40 cents. Firsts 43 percent, seconds 36 cents. Live poultry steady with fowls over 4 pounds 29 cents per pound and under 4 pounds 27 cents. broilers 27 cents. roosters 19 4 cents.

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Cattle Market Report

Cincinnati stockyard turnout shows 600 cattle, 3500 hogs and 700 sheep. Cattle slow. shippers paid 138.00 and 16.50 for calves. Hogs trend lower with top hogs at 19.65. Sheep steady with no change.

Cincinnati Ohio

Livestock Prices and Toledo Grain Closing Quotes

Pittsburg cattle receipts show choice at 17.00 to 17.60 with prime wethers at 12.00 to 12.75 and varied hogs listings up to 20.10. Toledo grain closes with cash corn 1.63, oats 0.75, rye 1.59, barley 1.05 and several futures for clover, alsike, and timothy.

Pittsburg Toledo Ohio Timothy

Petroleum Tax Appeal Warns of Short Fuel Supply

Henry L. Doherty, chairman of the taxation committees for the national petroleum war service committee, warned tonight that petroleum production has reached a critical stage and that future supply is threatened by a proposed war tax on producers, calling for a further tax revision.

New York Henry L. Doherty National Petroleum War Service Committee

Diarrhoea Remedy Advised For Children

An old remedy recommendation touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea in children one year or older. It advises keeping it on hand and giving a dose at the first signs of malady, followed by castor oil.

Micheals Stern Value Stein Block

Royal Grocery Ad Prices For Canned Goods This Week

Local ad lists new stock of canned peaches heavy cans of pet milk large rolls of toilet paper Crisco and syrup in gallon size big cans of kraut pumpkin hominy pink salmon and old Dutch Cleanser. Store at 78 N Court J Jisiacniestila advertises special prices on a variety of staples with a focus on low cost per unit.

Unewin THE Royal Groci N .Court &J

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Marley Devon Collars Cluett, Peabody 4 Co., Inc Marc Elec Tric Appliances Liberty B. M. Covert With Mr. Covert Nelsonville Social Charlotte Rose Caldwell Canton Margaret Tedrow Julia Dasler Sarah J. Bean Lieut. L. G. Bean Gretchen Schaeffler Zaleski W. A. Webb Red Cross Porter Otto Wheeling. W. Va Mace Fannie Bean War Department Washington, D. C Reed Aleshire Akron Madge Canter Peoples Hospital Mrs. Barker Wooltex McHenry & Sister Cook Dr. Parker Geo. B. Parker Amet Dau Ben Y Ran Thiner Pittsburg Livestock the Royal Grocery Jisiacniestila Hibbards Music Shop N. Court St Athena Buchu Cline’s Pharmacy Co Hickman Pharmacy Anti-Saloon League Bischof F. L. Preston Co Leading Men and Women Outfitters
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