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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1922

Page

2

Roush Likely to Rejoin Giants Amid Rumors

Eddie Roush Cincinnati outfielder may return to the New York Giants as rumors circulate in New York baseball circles. Giants officials have denied the talks, but multiple insiders say Roush could push for a comeback as spring training nears.

Jack Velock New York Eddie Rousch Cincinnati New York Giants Giants Rousch Garry Herrimann Moran John McGraw

Ohio Aces St Xavier in Cincinnati Exhibition

Ohio University displayed better form against St Xavier's quintet and split their two game trip to Cincinnati by defeating the Saints 28 to 16 on Saturday. O Daffer, the Buckeyes' center, scored five baskets, feeding the offense and anchoring the attack as Ohio played with improved balance.

Ohio St. Xavier Cincinnati Saints Cincinnati U O'Daffer O’daffer

Burke and Seiger Score Wins in Eight to Twelve Round Bouts

In New York Jack Burke of Pittsburgh won a judge's decision over Sailor Martin after 12 rounds. Sammy Seiger defeated Mickey Brown in a 12 round bout. Sammy Noble beat Harry London in 12 rounds. In Philadelphia Joel Lynch won on points from Patsy Wallace in eight rounds. In Memphis Pat Moore of Memphis won a decision over Carl Trewmaine of Cleveland in eight rounds. In Cincinnati Tony Downey narrowly edged Tommy Comiskey of St Paul in ten rounds.

New York Jack Burke Pittsburg Sailor Martin Sammy Seiger Mickey Brown Sammy Noble Harry London Philadelphia Joel Lynch Patsy Wallace Memphis Pat Moore Carl Trewmaine Cleveland Cincinnati Tony Downey Tommy Comiskey St. Paul

Births and visits noted in local column

Stewart A fineson was born to Mr and Mrs John West on Thursday January 5. Mother and child are doing well. The Rebekah Lodge met at the I O O F hall Wednesday night. Mrs Caroline Mansfield of Can gonville was the guest of her sister Mrs Olive Murphy who was quite sick one day last week. Fred Laughlin was a business visitor in Chillicothe one day last week. Sarah Hatch was visiting in Athens Friday and Saturday. Harvey Biggins of Gallipolis was the guest of Mrs Addie Biggins Tuesday last week. Mrs George Ahart of Parkersburg was the recent guest of her

A Fineson John West Rebekah Lodge Caroline Mansfield Can‘gonville Olive Murphy Fred Laughlin Busiess Chillicothe Sarah Hatch Athens Harvey Biggins Gallipolis Addie Biggins George Ahart Parkersburg

Community Notices From Bethany Area

Funeral for David Lonas held at Bethany M E church Thursday at 1 pm with interment in Wyers cemetery. Nearby visits include Mrs Mary Wilson of Carthage and Dr McLaughlin of Guysville. Sickness lists Mrs Murphy and several others. Ladies Aid met with 18 members. next gathering planned for Mrs John Balderson in February.

Cynthia Russell David Lonas Bethany M. FE Wyers Cemetery Mary Wilson Carthage Olive Murphy Sykes Athens Guy Pierce Julia Wright Bethany Ralph Justin Bessie Parkersburg McLaughlin Guysville Sutton Canaanville Benson Pavis Claire Oliver Oliver Murphy David Sutton Mary Lonas Ladies Aid Society Harry Leeper John Balderson Church Street

Columbus law enforcers praised for liquor control efficiency

The Week lauds Ohio prohibition efforts in Columbus under Director J. E. Russell. It highlights M. B. Copeland of Athens as a strict permit officer who refuses unauthorized withdrawals and keeps bonded whiskey from circulating.

Columbus Prohibition Russell Ohio M. B. Copeland Athens Copeland Cope

Aged statesman Okuma dies in Japan

Marquis Okuma former premier of Japan dies at age and time noted after long illness. Preparations begin for a state funeral in Tokyo as authorities confirm his passing this morning.

Tokio Okuma Japan

Insurance Agent Faces Rejection After Weeks of Effort

An insurance agent endures a tense struggle with a prospect over weeks culminating in a signed application for a sizable policy, only to have the doctor refuse to pass the prospect.

Japan's rich youths and divorces spark sensational press pickle

Tokyo gossip boils over as narikins and noble youths flaunt wealth and parties while yellow papers flood front pages with scandal. Akiko the White Lotus dominates debates and libel suits swirl as society grapples with modern divorce cases and cinema futures.

Tokyo Nippan Broadway States Japan Aki-ko White Lotus Akiko

Plains Residents Push Bus Service Over Paved Road

The Plains residents urge a Lan caster Athens motor bus along The Plains road to boost customers, noting Chauncey has a street car. They blame paved roads for changing travel patterns. Mrs Ben Ball and children and Miss Dot Dicken attended a funeral near Malone on Thursday. Miss Jessie Dicken visited Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins and the Coran family over the weekend.

Andrew Calvish Connett Roscoe Shields Lancaster-Athens Plains Road Chauncey Ben Ball Dot Dicken Malone Neisondville Jessie Dicken

Russia rejects European capital control plan for postwar recovery

In London on January 10 Russia declares it will not negotiate with a European consortium to rebuild its industry and transport. It favors recognition talks with individual nations led by America Britain Germany and France, and insists capital will come from separate countries, not a unified power bloc. The Soviets praise their stability and vow to rebuild from within.

London Russia America Washington Great Britain Germany Berlin France Paris China Europe

Honest work and clean coal key to southern Ohio mining

In an Athens forum editor G. KLM argues carelessness and dirty coal hurt 1920-21 coal demand. He cites Ohio and Michigan purchases dropping by half and urges stricter discipline, dismissal of dirty miners, and honest production to restore employment and trust.

Ohio Michigan Southern Ohio West Virginia

Cleveland Fiance Kills Woman Then Shoots Self

Mary Hadee aged 19 is dead after a quarrel with her fiance Al red Barbeiro aged 19. Barbeiro is hospitalized in serious condition on a murder charge after shooting Hadee three times and then turning the gun on himself.

Cleveland Mary Hadee Alred Barbeiro City Hospital Barberro Barberiro

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists Refund Offer

Claim a refund if PAZO ointment fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching piles. Price 60 cents.

Belfast Turmoil Injures Four During Night of Disorder

In Belfast on January 10 three men and a girl were wounded as disorder flared across the city with heavy gunfire reported in several streets. Local authorities faced ongoing disturbances through the night.

Belfast

Okuma Still Alive, Say Japanese Embassy Reports

Washington dispatch says Count Okuma former premier of Japan and renowned statesman is alive per latest advices received by the Japanese embassy amid cautious notes on his health and age.

Okuma Washington Jan Count Owuma Japan

Nasal or Throat Trouble Offer at McKee Drug Co

Local druggist McKee Drug Co offers a Hoome l outfit to relieve catarrh with a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied. The ad promises relief without spending a cent if the product fails to satisfy.

McKee Drug Co

Troy Grange to Install Officers in Coolville

TO INSTALL OFFICERS COOLVILLE, O. Jan. 10. Troy grange No. 905 will meet January 14 promptly at 1 o’clock PM. J KE Humphrey will have charge of the installation and the new officers will be installed.

Coolville Troy Grange M. J. KE. Humphrey

London Hospital Installs X-Ray Outfit

A new X-ray outfit has been installed at a London hospital capable of sending rays through a steel plate two inches thick.

London

No-To-Bac Claims Easy Tobacco Habit Break

No-To-Bac helps thousands quit tobacco by placing a tablet in the mouth to halt cravings. The ad promises complete break from tobacco with mental and physical benefits, and offers a money back refund if cravings persist.

Burch Murder Trial to Go to Jury This Weekend

In Los Angeles on January 9, with defense expecting a possible disagreement and the prosecution seeking a conviction, the murder case of Arthur C. Burch in the Kennedy killing is scheduled to go to a jury Friday or Saturday, according to both sides.

Los Angeles Cal Arthur C. Burch J. Belton Kennedy

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