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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
2
Inquiries abroad for export coal prices and a sluggish domestic market mark the second week of the British strike. Coal Age notes record production, dwindling demand, and labor unrest, predicting a sharp rise in soft coal prices come autumn as buyers delay purchases and railcar shortages loom.
A man cites stomach and liver trouble causing daily quarrels after marriage. He praises Mayr s Wonderful Remedy for relief and notes improved harmony with his wife. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines with a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and depots worldwide.
Cincinnati dispatch reports opening day tragedy as 13 year old Frank Harris stood on a pole outside Redland field. He fell to the ground and was taken to General Hospital as bystanders crowded nearby.
In Athens Mrs L Cooper reports dramatic relief from gall stone surgery with Dreco. After years of rheumatism kidney issues and gas pains she credits Dreco for improved health. Dreco is being sold by Cline Pharmacy Co with wide druggist availability.
Figures from the office of the quartermaster general show 14 918 828 75 dollars gross from sale of demobilization waste as of December 1 1920. Plans for disposing garbage and manure at military reservations in fiscal year 1921 seek profitable contracts via competitive bids and classifying waste at larger camps.
A special Mohawk Tribe No. 174 Red Men meeting in West Washington street saw J. W. Bailey William Dodds and David Tate receive degrees. Sixty members attended and a street carnival planned for next week on the Ohio University plot opposite the athletic field with J. L. Cronin of Chillicothe organizing and a portion of profits donated to the tribe.
The Ohio University tennis courts on Richland Avenue are being prepared for summer with fencing and painting. Seven courts see daily use by Ohio students, keeping demand high.
Poston organizes its ball club for the season and schedules the opening game Sunday April 17 at 2 30 pm with Deanville visiting. The team features William Red Bresnen pitching Handley at bat the Bradley brothers Hutchinson E Watkins and others. Otis Handley Poston Ohio manager seeks games with real teams. Batteries Sunday Deanville Blrtcher Roberts Poston Bresnen Love Handley.
Babe Ruth, capably hitting .500, has fielding woes in early Yankee games. Critics say his 30 pound excess hinders bending and reaching balls, threatening the club’s outfield quality unless he loses weight promptly.
Athens High begins its season Saturday at 2 15 on the playground diamond against Rutland which brings an excellent squad to face the Red and Black Rutland has won three games this year and a hard contest is expected Coach Mackie will be short handed with only two lettermen available due to eligibility rules and the lineup is not yet determined Roads, E Sharp, Jones, McConley, Basom and Brooks are among those likely to start.
The Tigers edged the White Sox 6 in the ninth on Heisman’s double. Indians beat Browns 12 9 after Joe Wood’s sixth inning two on double. Braves rout Brooklyn 11 4 as Dutch Reuther lasts one round. Ping Bodie notches 1000th hit but Yankees fall 4 3 to Athletics. Ruth goes hitless. Bodine errors and Marquardt struggle aid Pirates 7 2 over Reds. Meadows battered as Giants beat Phillies 10 2. Schacht’s Red Sox dominate Senators 8 2. Cards vs Cubs rainout.
Chicago reports First Base man Young and outfielder John Stangelo were unconditionally released by Cubs management. Young is said to be negotiating with the Phillies.
Beginning April 16 shoe stores Silvus Shoe Co Cash Shoe Store Murphy Bros Hutchinson and Stickmey will close at 8 PM on Saturdays. The note lists the firms and the new Saturday closing hour.
Sunday schedule lists 9 A M Sunday school led by G N Sidders followed by 10 A M preaching on Facing the Challenge. A union service at M E church is set for 7 P M with an evangelist speaker.
Pleasant Valley hosts a Sunday revival meeting at 7 PM led by pastor Rev. F. E. Elsea who also speaks during the event.
Union Sunday school at 9 A M with A L Driggs as superintendent. Prayer meeting at 10 A M. C E at 6 30 P M. Preaching at 7 P M. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 P M.
M. P. Rural Parish lists pastor William A. Genheimer. Sunday school 9 A. M. with Miss Villa Tippie as superintendent at 10 A. M. prayer service. 7 30 P. M. Young People meeting. Thursday 7 30 P. M. prayer meeting.
Albany church holds service at 10 30 and Monday union class at 7 at M B E church on Where Jesus Was Brought Up. Guysville holds Sunday school at 1 and church at 2. New England Sunday school at 9. Carthage Sunday school at 1 30. Hebbardsville merges Sunday school at 9 30 with Presbyterians and holds evangelistic meeting at 7 with Evangelist Hakim Monday and each evening this week.
A promotional claim offers Epsonade Salts as real Epsom salts blended with fruit derivative salts to imitate sparkling lemonade taste. Consumers are advised to take a tablespoonful in cold water for biliousness headaches or constipation. The American Epsom Association touts the product.
William Bruce of Nelsonville was arrested Thursday on cruelty whipping and kicking his seven year old daughter Thelma Bruce He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice Helwig and faces trial next week Bond set at 200 Humane Society official A C Roach of Athens county filed the charges
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