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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1926

Page

2

Chauncey Man Dies After Pneumonia Battle

Chauncey, April 12. William Abb Harvey, 79, died at 1:30 a.m. at his son Noah S Harvey’s home in Ellis Avenue. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Putman church in Vinton county with burial there. Harvey, Civil War veteran and member of the 194th Volunteer Infantry, had lived in Chauncey for eleven years after moving from Vinton county to care for his son. He leaves a daughter Lettie Beckley of Athens, two sons Reason Harvey of Vinton county and Noah S Harvey of Chauncey, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a brother Mesh Harvey of Point Rock, and two sisters L C Strausbaugh of Logan and Letha Evans of Nelsonville.

Chauncey William Abb Harvey Noah Harvey Ellis Avenue Moore Putman Church Vinton County 194Th Volunter Infantry Noah S. Harvey Lettie Beckley Athens Reason Harvey Mesh Harvey Point Rock L. C. Strausbaugh Logan Letha Evans Nelsonville Beckley

Baby Recovers From Burns In Chauncey Child Scalding Accident

April 12 Chauncey Virgene Nye year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Nye is recovering from burns to arms and body after water from a pan on the floor in the kitchen splashed onto her. Mrs Nye stepped out momentarily and the child crawled to the pan causing the accident.

Chauncey Virgene George W. Nye

Cleanup Drive Ends April 15 In Chauncey

The city cleanup campaign led by Mayor Co W Walker runs to April 15 with three days left. Citizens are urged to comply and keep Chauncey clean and sanitary through the summer, as the town has already improved in appearance.

Chauncey Co. W. Walker

Chauncey PTA to hold April meeting at high school

Chauncey Parents Teachers Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Chauncey High School auditorium. President Mrs Karl W Gardiner will preside with roll call and dues to secretary Mrs Erle Bridgewater. The program features member and guest performances as Mrs Donald Henry chairs the program committee. Members and school patrons are urged to attend for a strong turnout.

Chauncey Parents Teacher Association Chauncey High School Karl W. Gardenr Erle Bridgewater Donald Henry

Mitchel Hosts Week-End Guests From Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mitchel entertained week-end guests at their home in Dyar Mitchell Chillicothe and Colum bus. The visitors included Mr. Tedrick and Mrs. Clyde Kennard and children. Mr. and Mrs. John Pritchard, Miss Helen Pritchard, George Pritchard, and Mrs. Colum bus.

Chauncey Samuel Mitchel the Plain Dyar Mitchell Chillicothe John Pritchard Helen Pritchard George Pritchard Tedrick Clyde Kennard Columbus

Chauncey Personalities and Local Visits Reported

Miss Floride Sprague of Ohio State spent a weekend in Chauncey with her parents Dr. and Mrs. Warren Sprague. Logan visitors Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Stramsbaugh came to Chauncey to see W. A. Harvey, now critically ill with pneumonia.

Chauncey Floride Sprague Ohio State Columbus Warren V. Sprague L. C. Stramsbaugh Logan W. A. Harvey Hubert Conison Zanesville Samuel Conson High Street T. W. Duffee T. R. Hamilton Mound Street Clarence Patton Wellston Ralph Brown A. Courtney W. D. Hines Eli Westfall Joe Hines W. H. Hines Burr Oak

Mrs Clarence Russell Visits Pontiac Michigan

Mrs Clarence Russell and party from Chauncey spend two weeks in Pontiac Michigan visiting relatives Mrs Fred Russell and Mrs Carr Penn and family. They traveled by motor.

Michigan Chauncey Clarence Russell Pontiac Mich Fred Russell Russell Carr Penn

Zbyszko Meets Steinke In Curley Showdown Tonight

Wladek Zbyszko and Hans Steinke square off in a featured bout at a Jack Curley program. The veteran Polish grappler and the German challenger are slated to wrestle to a finish tonight in New York.

Zbyszko New York Wladek Zbyszko Pole Hans Steinke Germany Jack Curley

Cuban factories in one year have the Arrow Rock dam in Idaho

A terse note reports Cuban factory activity linked to Arrow Rock dam in Idaho over a single year, signaling investment or production ties between Cuba and the site. Local context and broader impact remain unclear from the fragment.

Arrow Rock Dam Idaho

Pirates Best Bet in National League Race

A consensus vote by 100 NL leaders favors the Pittsburgh Pirates to repeat as pennant winners. The Giants and Cardinals are noted contenders with the Pirates leading the field, while the Reds and other clubs trail in projected finish order.

Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants New York St. Louis Cardinal Ted Giants

Opening Day in Major Leagues Brings Weather Woes and Hope

Opening day across eight cities faces rain delays and cold, with Chicago’s Comiskey Park snowbound and teams like the Pirates, Giants, Athletics, Senators, and Yankees awaiting action. The schedule includes St Louis at Chicago, Cleveland at Detroit, Philadelphia at Washington, New York at Boston, Pittsburgh at St Louis, Chicago at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at New York, and Boston at Philadelphia.

Davis J. Walsh New York St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Washington Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Barney Dreyfuss Comiskey Park Pirates Cardinals Giants Dodgers Yankees

Ruth Leads Yankees to Boston Opening with Red Sox

Ruth and the Yankees head to Boston after a 14 to 7 win over the Dodgers to start the American League season. Ruth produced three doubles while Cullop and Lazzeri homered as New York completed twelve straight victories over Brooklyn and eighteen straight against major league teams.

Ruth New York Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Brooklyn Dodgers Cullop Lazerri

Pilgrimage Gathers For Augusta Victoria Burial Site

Tens of thousands of Germans, chiefly women, march to Potsdam to honor Augusta Victoria, former crown empress, who died five years ago today.

Empress Berlin Potsdam Augusta Victoria

Ohio Relays Mark Track Men At Columbus Meet

Ohio University track coach Giauque directs daily practice as Captain Hudson and pole vault pair Davis and Freshwater show good form for the upcoming Ohio Relays at Columbus. Team prospects look strong this year as coaches push the Bobcats toward a top performance.

Ohio University Ohio Columbus Hudson Davis Freshwater Giauque Isport

Ohio Schedule Brings Miami Here For Friday Baseball

Ohio University baseball opens its season in the first B A A contest against Miami University this Friday. Miami, a fast veteran roster, has already won two games and features strong pitching from freshmen and solid batting. Ohio relies on two pitchers from football fame, Gamber and Sweeney, while outfield depth and hitting remain concerns amid weather delays.

Ohio University Miami University Miami Antioch Oxford Athens Ohio Boys Bob Cats Ohio Gerald Gamber Jack Sweeny Gamber Christy Wakley Theison

Giants Prep at Polo Grounds Before Home Opener

The New York Giants planned a practice at the Polo Grounds despite chilly winds as a tune-up for the NL season opener against the Brooklyn Dodgers tomorrow. They beat the Washington Senators 5 to 4 to win the series yesterday.

New York New York Giants Polo Grounds Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Senators Washington

Family Eyes Spring Car Purchase

A reader notes the family may want a new car this spring as they face financial strain and look for practical budgeting options. The prompt emphasizes urgency to discuss money concerns and plan for necessities.

Dodgers Fade From the 1926 Pennant Race

Brooklyn faces a dire 1926 season under Uncle Wilbur Robinson as aging players and failed plans cripple the club. Loss of Butler and other expected contributors deepen the blow while speed and rebuilding needs haunt a team unable to threaten the pennant. The Yankees dominate spring play as Brooklyn spirals.

John B. Foster New York Wilbur Robinson Brooklyn Nationals Brookyn Brooklyn Robbie Butler Brooklyns White Sox Yankees

Brooklyn Club in Buyout Talks Weighing Offers

Owners tighten bids to purchase the Brooklyn club as uncertainties cloud the asset. Robbie faces distress while the team risks a poor start that could compound financial strains and affect all National League owners.

Brooklyn Robbie

Washington seeks third straight AL pennant in 1926 race

Bans League previews the 1926 American League title chase with Washington favored to repeat if pitching remains strong. Vets Walter Johnson and Stanley Coveleskie anchored last year’s rotation, joined now by Joe Bush. Ty Cobb’s Tigers and Connie Mack’s Athletics are noted challengers as Stan Harris guides a deep roster.

Athletics Detroit Tygers Ty Cobb and Company St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox New York Cleveland Boston Stanley Harris Connie Mack Ty Cobb Washington Walter Johnson Stanley Coveleskie Dutch Reuther Johnson Harris Joe Bush

Veteran pitchers carry hopes for pennant race

The piece argues Tom Zachary and four other veteran hurlers from 1916 could still pace Washington toward a pennant if each wins about 20 games. It notes gaps in form, praises Connie Mack’s staff addition Kid Gleason, and previews Detroit and Chicago teams aiming to challenge.

Newark Game 5 Postponed In Delaware League Opener

Jupiter Pluvius forced the postponement of Newark Eastern League action against the local Legion squad in Glouster. The Legion will open the season next Sunday at home against Moeller's Pets of Delaware, a highly regarded outfit, with opening ceremonies to be announced later.

Glouster Jupiter Pluvius Newark Legion Moeller Delaware

Bethlehem Steel Wins National Soccer Championship

Bethlehem Steel defeated the Ben Millers of St. Louis 7 to 2 at Ebbets Field Brooklyn to claim the national title for the first time since 1919.

Bethlehem Champs New York BethLehem Steel Ben Millers St. Louis Ebbetsfield Brooklyn

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