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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1921

Page

8

Magnates Back Discipline of Players After Landis Rulings

Baseball magnates at the National Association meeting in Buffalo called for disciplining players as the best interest of the game. They cited Commissioner Landis penalties imposed on Babe Ruth, Meusel, and Piercy as a warning to end barnstorming during future world series and to curb disruptive behavior by contestants.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Buffalo New York National Association of Professional Baseball Agues Babe Ruth Meuse Piercy Landis

Metcalf Named Administratrix of Henry Metcalf Estate

Cora M Metcalf has been appointed qualified as administratrix of the estate of Henry Metcalf late of Athens county Ohio deceased by Probate Judge M Johnson. Dat a 29th day of November A D 8 twilight transcription.

Cora M. Metcalf Henry Metcalf Athens County Ohio Stanley Eshenstani Athens Ehio M. Johnson Dave Rropete Said County

Legal Notice in Athens County Probate Case

Amelia Schoentan executrix seeks court orders to sell real estate of Christopher Schoenian deceased to pay debts. Three tracts described in Trimble township and surrounding areas with dates and deed references. defendants include Lee Schoenian and others unknown. Court action set for January 1922.

Ean Coast Athens Schoenian Christopher Choenian Mtonio Lee Albert Schoenian Edward Schoenian Christoher Schoenian Arthur Schoesier Can Greifehagen An- Lee Clara Greifehagen Colorado Spings Christopher Shoenian Frank Schoenian A. D Christopher Schoenson Athens County Ohio Defeninte Christopher Schoeman Trimble Runsouth Bunday Said Christopher Choenn Chester Woodworth Wite Albert Denian Christopher Schoentan W. J. Johnson Trimble Township David Grigsby

Soldier bonus law eyed as senate Christmas gift

Senator McCumber announced that passage of the soldier bonus law could be the senate’s Christmas gift to former service men. The increased compensation bill is expected to be considered promptly after the foreign debt refinancing bill wins approval, with House supporters already lining up to push it forward.

Washington Senate McCumber North Dakota House

Trial delay by Gov Small in embezzlement case

Governor Len Small continued his attack on the Langemon county grand jury that indicted him for embezzling state funds. He claimed the charges were politically motivated and that the indictment should be quashed. Indications point to a start after the new year.

Waukegan Ill Len Small Langemon County C. C. la Forgee Illinois

Court Notes New Trial Sheet for December Jury Sessions

A new trial sheet sets a December jury session beginning December 12 with fifteen cases. Cases include divorce filings Blanche Minshall vs John Minshall and Elizabeth Kimes vs Marion Kimes, money issues, appeals, and criminal matters such as burglary and contempt. The list spans December 12 to December 22 and features parties from Athens and Ohio entities including Athens Co-Operative Co and Davis Bros Fisheries.

Ray C. Gardner Athens Co-Operative Co Floyd EB. Bennett Mary A. Bennett Mary Six Douglas Blanche Minshall John Minshall Elizabeth Kimes Marion Kimea M. FE. Christman Johnson Beverage Co

Lizzie Hill seeks divorce and alimony from Elza Hill

Lizzie Hill files for divorce on grounds of desertion and failure to provide food clothing and shelter for over three years. They married December 4 1919 and have no children. May Lucas accuses her husband of extreme cruelty on November 9 1921 by striking her in the face breaking a tooth. He allegedly owns about 2000 dollars. She also seeks alimony.

Lizzie Hill Elza Hill May Lucas

Death of Mrs. James McKnight at Copeland Howe Hospital

Mrs. James McKnight dies at Copeland Howe Hospital Athens aged 46. Funeral at Christian church School Lot Sunday 1 PM by Rev. Willer. Burial in School Lot cemetery. Survived by husband two sons Oliver Clyde three sisters three brothers. Other local notices mention visitors and social calls and education board salary payments.

James McKnight Copeland Howe Athens Christian Church School Lot Rev Willer Downing Township Oliver Clyde McKnight Marion Gorby Silvertown W. Va Calvin Gorby Scipio Township J.C. Gorby Henry Stienmetz Arbata Sturt Howard I. M. Suett J. C. Gorby W. H. Hampton Valera G. B. Kayser W. Sheppard Pickaway County Board of Education Columbia Township Blanche Yorby M. Sissen Mt. Union Belle Kaysen Athens State Hospital Kayser Albany Mra Julia Martin

Marshal Foch undertakes 25000 mile American tour in 60 days

Generalissimo Ferdinand Foch travels across the United States in a record breaking pace arranged by the American Legion. The itinerary covers 25000 miles in sixty days with a rail and naval gaze across New England to California. Foch expresses joy in meeting crowds and comrades while planning further Western routes.

Ferdinand Foch France Jules Verne American Legion Legion Marshal Foch Kineas Irance White House President Harding

Albany Visitors Attract Local Couplelineup

Warren Sisson and wife were Albany visitors last Tuesday. Geo. B. Kayser and wife were at Albany last Friday. Armistead Mace and Mrs. A. D. Morrison and daughter Dorothy were Albany visitors, Thursday.

Warren Sisson Albany Geo. B. Kayser Armistead Mace A. D. Morrison Dorothy

Local Social Guests Report Family Visits Across Town

Ireland Henry Osborne of Chauncey stayed with daughter Ruth Bingman for Sunday. Miss Mabel Hornsby visited Stewart with friends. Lela Dunfee visited relatives in Stewart and Athens. Alfred Rogers Floyd Russell and Mabel Hornsby were Sunday guests of Hart Clark. C B Brandberry visited J B Jones. Myrtle Mildred Hornsby Sylvia Cubbison Wilma Dunfee Bernice Clarice Root spent Sunday with Emerson Daugherty.

Henry Osborne Chauncey Ruth Bingman Mabel Hornsby Stewart Lela Dunfee Athens Alfred Rogers Floyd Russel Hart Clark C. B. Brandberry J. B. Jones Myrtle Mildred Hornsby Sylvia Cubbison Wilma Dunfee Bernice Clarice Root Emerson Daugherty

Changes in Buildings Highlight City Education Board Meeting

The City board of Education paid teachers and bills, named A. H. Oxley as head of janitor and repair services for East Side and Central buildings, and increased janitor Charles Bobo’s pay by ten dollars monthly. They approved enlarging the Central staircase landing for the principal’s office and converting the former library to a library use. The work is set for the Christmas holidays, with the next meeting on December 24 for salary payments.

City Board of Education A. H. Oxley Charles Bobo

Range Wants a Bigger Navy

Paris dispatch reports the Chamber of Deputies approved the 1922 naval budget by 47 to 203 votes. Minister Gabriel Guisthea argued France must maintain defense and outlined a force of 56,000 sailors, 6,000 more than prewar levels.

Paris United Press Chambers of Deputies Gabriel Guistha France

Education forum to feature Athens Superintendent Stalley

The Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon during Education Week will host Superintendent C. E. Stalley of Athens public schools. He will discuss The Claims of Education in Athens, outlining his future plans for the city schools. Assistants will speak briefly and the invitation extends to all interested in school management.

Chamber of Commerce Forum C. E. Stalley Athens Public Schools Athens Stailey

City Federation meeting boosts social service plans

Despite bad weather a large crowd of club women gathered Monday afternoon led by Mrs. F. W. Bush. Mrs. Milton Hughes and Nurse Munn urged city aid for the needy and a social service department with a coordinating secretary. Miss Bean from the university described YWCA activities in Athens and six mining towns. A social hour followed.

City Federation F. W. Bush Milton Hughes Nurse Munn Miss Bean University Athens

Kerr's Sells 49c Pudding Pan Beginning Thursday

Kerr's announces a sale offering pudding pans for 49 cents each starting Thursday morning. The discount item runs while supplies last and targets bargain shoppers at the store location.

Kerr's

Prayer Service Speakers Announced for Wednesday

Mrs. Leggett Miss Taylor and Prof Gampetsfelder will speak at the prayer service on Wednesday evening. The committee of Mr N E Mills Miss Maler and Mrs Steele has prepared a most interesting program for the service.

Leggett Miss Taylor Prof Gampetsfelder N. E. Mills Maler Steele

Local Residents Make Social and Work Trips Around Athens

Torch Mr. Whaley of Athens and W. H. Thompson of Granville visited for farm and church work interests. S. I. Baker and son Alva, Mrs. Dunfee, Mr. and Mrs. Dewees and daughters, and Miss Metta Webster are among locals hosting and visiting in the area. Mrs. Mayme Graff recovered from appendicitis in Parkersburg, while Mrs. S. S. Baker and Clara returned from typhoid fever treatment in Parkersburg.

Mr. Whaley Athens W. H.thompson Ohio Baptist Convention Granville S. I. Baker and Alva Thomas Dunfee Coolville Mayme Graff Parkersburg George Dewees Mabel Lucy Cyrus Jones Metta Webster Athens State Hospital Watson Webster Ington Kentucky Baker Graff Dell Hall Edith Hockingport R. D Leslie Romine S. S. Baker Clara Harry Wilcoxin Morris Webster Jess Smith

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Martha Conrad

The Chauncey quartet, Rev. B. F. Timmons, Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Undertaker Baughman are thanked for consoling words. Gratitude to those who assisted during illness and death. Special thanks to Dr. John R. Sprague for untiring efforts. The Children.

Martha Conrad B. F. Timmons Gilbert Courtney Baughman Chauncey Quartet John R. Sprague

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