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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
2
Ohio state fish and game warden A. C. Baxter told sportsmen the state will have its best hunting in ten years. Squirrels are abundant and ducks and pheasants have risen under the migratory protection act. The game preserves will not open to the public this season, though deer stocking may come soon. quail shooting remains barred.
Last year the Yanks fell to third in the A L standings while the White Sox rose to second by sweeping a doubleheader with Washington. Cicotte and Williams started for Chicago as Alexander forced the bases before Kilduff cleared them with a double. Robinsina beat the Cubs as North, the tenth pitcher in the Cardinal-Phil game, batted in the winning run in the eleventh. Thirty four players appeared in action.
Frederick J. Biller files a pro bate complaint naming Charles F. Bean his father-in-law. He says he and Bean's daughter eloped to Canada and were married but Bean took the wife from the home after their return and refused Biller entry.
Three masked men boarded a city street car and threatened conductor motorman Hervey E. Wilson with guns. They took $18 and fled. A similar holdup occurred a week earlier. The native Britons offered up human sacrifices.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Vitona from Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville. It claims Vitona is a scientific root and herb product not a stimulant and promises permanent health benefits for fatigue appetite and nervousness.
American Association leaders include Louisville, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Milwaukee with records ranging from 63 49 to 57 62. National League shows Pittsburgh atop at 64 37, while Brooklyn and St Louis hover mid pack and Cincinnati trails. American League lists Cleveland 66 39, New York 62 38, and Philadelphia 38 66 with other clubs around .500.
Results show Indianapolis 8 Columbia 4. Minneapolis 18 Milwaukee 6. Toledo 8 Louisville 7. Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 3. Brooklyn 4 Pittsburg 2. New York 6 Chicago 3. St Louis 7 Boston 6. Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 3. Cleveland 7 Philadelphia 6 in 18 innings. New York 7 Chicago 9. Chicago 6 New York 4. Boston 6 Detroit 1. Washington 16 St Louis 5. No other games scheduled.
Yesterday's in Ohio notes several historical milestones including births of Lewis D. Campbell 1811 and Edward Tiffin 1829, plus Joshua F. Russell's birth 1866. It records the 1893 Democratic State convention in Cincinnati nominating Lawrence T. Neal for governor and the 1896 Grafton train derailment with two deaths and eight injuries among tramps.
Ireland Ohio residents host relatives and friends during weekend visits. Guests include Mr and Mrs 8S D Root Mr and Mrs Hiram Root and Rev Wittley from Marietta. Several attend Torch ice cream social and many extended families share Sunday gatherings with the Dunfees Hornsby Wildman and Brandeberry families.
Jacksonville Cubs beat Moose of Glouster 4 to in an 11 inning contest. The Cubs seek more games across Ohio and beyond for reasonable expenses. Interested teams should contact manager John Knight in Jacksonville.
Baseball roundup reports Rogers Hornsby driving in runs for the Cards in a 7 to 2 victory over the Braves. The Indians swept the Athletics 4 3 and 7 6 to gain in AL. Babe Ruth hit 40th and 41st homers as the Yankees split with the White Sox. Sens win 16 5 on 17 hits off four Brown hurlers. Phils Sedgewick drives in two in 9 3 Reds win. Grimes outduels Cooper as Robins top Pirates 4 2. Boston extends to eight straight by beating Tigers 6 1. Scott homers inside the park. Giants rally to beat Cubs 6 3 with late offense.
Cincinnati reports Goldie Rapp of the Phillies may miss the rest of the season due to chronic appendicitis. After weeks of side pains, a medical exam diagnosed the condition and recommended surgery. He will stay in Cincinnati as the team heads east tonight.
Governor Davis will consult with the Attorney General before acting on petitions to remove Newark Mayor Atherton. He pledged a full investigation of the charges before any action, aiming to proceed with caution and due process.
Ten million people in Russia may face starvation within two weeks according to advices to the state department. The messages came from Riga and rely on figures provided by informed Russian refugees.
Marion in Crawford county witnesses a light hearted license as 78 year old C Henry Ledman and 76 year old widow Rachel M Redd of Marion plan to wed. Redd proves agility to prove her age to clerks.
A miniature daily called the Cleveland Sun will be issued by amateur editors during the Ohio Amateur Journalists Association convention in Cleveland on September 4-5. Delegates from across Ohio are expected, including 20 Akron high school journalists and groups from Toledo, Columbus, Dayton, Warren, Lorain, and Alliance.
Former Bulgarian czar Ferdinand attempts to return from exile to resume the throne. He was stopped at the border last Thursday and forced to withdraw despite strong support from Bulgarian loyalists.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa introduced a bill directing the federal trade commission to investigate why house furnishing goods fail to follow the general downward price trend. The move follows complaints by farm organizations about rising or stagnant costs.
Cleveland August delegates from the Pullman car waiters and porters at the bi annual convention of hotel and restaurant employees urged abolishing tipping and raising salaries to a livable amount. The resolution asks the American Federation of Labor to act and notes porters earn about 70 dollars monthly.
New York reports the Retail Millinery Association promenade features hats as the main item with trimming reduced. Private exhibit notes emphasize metal ornaments, flat feathers, and lace ribbons. trims mostly limited to these. Colors center on black gray red and purple with transparent hats for cool weather and large sizes dominating. Prices are highlighted in exclamations.
Michigan Grangers and farmers begin a wide Ohio tour with about 600 people in 200 equipped autos. They plan 60 to 100 mile daily travels, camping in parks and fairgrounds, sight-seeing in each city, and visiting plants in Akron and rubber factories in Cleveland.
Local families and guests travel through Amesville and nearby towns with visits to Cambridge Athens Columbus and Sidney. Residents include Nellie Kuhns and Bert Kuhns with relatives in Cambridge, and Miss Gertrude Heston in from Zanesville. Multiple cousins in Athens Parkersburg and Indianapolis attend reunions and gatherings as community life continues amid small mischief and burglar scares.
Promoters said the Leonard versus Tendler title bout is postponed until Leonard can return to ring activity after sustaining a fractured thumb during training. Philadelphia officials announced the rescheduling decision today.
British foreign office states American prisoners in Russia have been released. The Riga representative announced official word that the men gained their freedom.
Blackie Richards of Dayton scored a second round knockout against Brooklyn featherweight Willie Kohler in a scheduled twelve round match held last night in Dayton.
In Paris on August 8 a circulating report claimed Lloyd George would skip the Washington conference. Later a formal denial from the premier’s secretary said the initial announcement was incorrect, with no new details provided.
A wedding shower was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams in Murray City Ohio on Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shrieves of The Plains. Local guests joined by out of town attendees from Buchtel Orbiston and other nearby areas attended and the bride received many gifts before ice cream and cake were served.
Miss Bertina Martin spent a couple days with her grandmother and Ella Woodard of Chase. Several residents made a business trip to Pomeroy one day last week. Misses Dorothy Kenney and Bertina Martin are spending the rest of the summer at home.
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