Baseball memories from this day past as multiple stars shine
This time last year Ruth hit his 25th homer off Oldham at the Polo Grounds while Detroit and Brooklyn opened the National league race. Barber delivered the winning run in the 13th inning as the Cubs defeated the Giants and Meusel of the Yanks posted a single two doubles and a homer in four plate appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Oldham
Detroit
Polo Grounds
Brooklyn
Barber
Cubs
Giants
Meusel
Yanks
Kearns Denies Split With World Champion
New York July 9 Jack Kearns denied reports he split with Jacksey the world champion. He dismissed a tale from Atlantic City that Mayor Bader planned to handle the champion's affairs, indicating no change in management or plans.
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New York
Jack Kearns
Jacksey
Atlantic City
Bader
Yesterday's Hero Dick Kerr Sparks White Sox Win
The White Sox pitcher Dick Kerr dominated the Yankees for the fourth time as Chicago won 4 to 1. Errors by Heinie Groh and Crane helped the Braves beat the Reds 6. Bullet Joe Bush held the Tigers to four hits in a 6 to 3 Red Sox win. Williams hit his 16th homer with two on in the Browns 12 to 2 victory over the Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Kerr
White Sox
Yankees
Sox
Heinie Groh
Crane
Braves
Reds
Jimmie Smith
Kenetchy
Phillies
Cards
Pirates
Robins
Williams
Browns
Senators
Yesterday's baseball results across leagues
Recaps show American League games with Philadelphia at Cleveland rained out and scores Chicago 4 New York 1 St. Louis 12 Washington 2 Boston 6 Detroit 3. National League tallies Boston 6 Cincinnati 0 New York 1 Chicago 0 Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 9 St. Louis 4. American Association results Indianapolis 7 Minneapolis 5 Columbus 7 10 Milwaukee 1 8 Louisville 10 8 St. Paul 3 8 Toledo 12 Kansas City 11.
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Clu
New York Ee
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Chicago Chairhoeieinei Unite
Philadelphia
Ewme
National Begeue
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louie
Brooklyn
Chicago
Alm Ae Ae Ee
Ere Association Ce
Pet Ladlevitle Hdabiitinvbiané
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Indianapoleen
Toledo Ae
Kansas City Ee Ee
Columbus
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
American Association
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
American Legion band forming in Athens
An organization named the American Legion band is planned under manager Bua Stevenson. The group is assembling, practicing, and will meet Wednesdays and Fridays. They requested 27 instruments from the government, used by veterans overseas and granted to Athens players. They aim to perform by September and seek local musicians to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Band
Bua” Stevenson
Athens
Sunday Chautauqua Program Features Fisher Opera Company
The Sunday schedule at Chautauqua includes a morning program by the Fisher Operatic Company with quartets duets and solos. The evening offers a musical prelude by the same company followed by a lecture by Dr Edward Amherst Ott, a nationally noted lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Operatic Company
Edward Amherst Ott
Ott
Scent-smeller compared to tea-taster in perfumery craft
A witty comparison elevates the scent-smeller to the status of the tea-taster, noting the scent gift is far rarer than wine-sampling for perfumers. The analogy underscores the keenness required to craft perfumes.
Society and Local News Notes From Ohio Town Armory Visit
Society items report a night at the fourth infantry Ohio National Guards armory and multiple regional visitors. Dr P E Hixon traveled to Cambridge for his brother Dr G W Hixson's death, with other entries detailing visits from Mrs A R Hoge and family, Mrs P P Burnett and relatives, Opal Way from Charleston staying with grandmother Mrs M A Brown, and Grace Walker’s return from commencement. Extended remarks cover visits of Mrs E D Robinson and daughters in Columbus, travel of an express messenger, and various relatives visiting in Athens, Chillicothe, and Alexander township during late spring events.
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Mra
Fred Walker
Akron
Harley E. Moser
Ohio University
Miss Gertrude
Grace Walker
E. D. Robinson
Mary Dorsey
Virginia
Jane Elizabeth
Columbus
B. G. Dorsey
Alexander Township
Mr. Robinson
Chicago
Dorothy Slaughter Returns Home From Visit
Miss Dorothy Slaughter returns to her Chillicothe home after a two week visit with her grandparents Mr and Mrs C Sheldon at 11 Franklin Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Slaughter
Chillicothe
Mrs
C. Sheldon
Franklin Avenue
New York Sisters Visit Rev. Dr. James Miller at 21 North College
The Misses Margaret and Agnes Miller of New York City arrived today to visit their brother Rev. Dr. James A. Miller at his home located at 21 North College Street.
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Margaret and
Agnes Miller
New York City
James A. Miller
North College Street
Beckler Brothers Visit Cincinnati and Pittsburgh Kin
Mr. Harry Beckler of Cincinnati and Mr. Charles Beckler of Pittsburgh visit their mother Mrs. J. F. Beckler at 35 Morris Avenue and other home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Beckler
Cincinnati
Charles Beckler
Pittsburgh
J. F. Beckler
Morris Avenue
Elenor Louise Mingus Born in Athens Home Birth
Born July 3 to Mr and Mrs Charley E Mingus of Sharpsburg a ten pound daughter Elenor Louise at the home of Mrs Mingus sister Mrs J L Smith 12 South McKinley avenue Athens confirming the birth details and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley E. Mingus
Sharpsburg
Elenor Louise
Miss Mary Vickers Reaches Home After Conference Stop
Mary Vickers returns home from the YWCA conference at Eagles Mere Pennsylvania and spends a few days visiting relatives in Wheeling West Virginia before continuing home. Arthur Sayre plans to move Sunday to Cleveland to join the law firm White Johnson Cannon and Spieth. Mr and Mrs W F Burk with children Miss Mabel Musser and Mr Brit Higimbotham of Canton visit Athens and plan to remain with relatives for some time. Ferne Syx returns from a one month Birmingham Alabama visit traveling to southern points by motor including Mobile Biloxi and Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vickers
Eagles Mere
Wheeling
W. Va
Arthur Sayre
Cleveland
White, Johnson, Cannon and Spieth
W. F. Burk
Mabel Musser
Brit Higimbotham
Canton
Athens
Ferne Syx
Birmingham
Ala
Mobile
Alabama
Bilox
Mexico
Chattanooga
Enn
Notable visits and family news from local town
Mr Harley Maxwell tours Detroit then Cleveland for Rainbow Division convention on July 14 where he served in World War. E R Raymond reports his mother Mrs F J Raymond died Thursday prompting his urgent return to Evansville Indiana. C W Harvey and sons drive to Newark for a family visit. Mrs Fred Moorman joins to Buckeye Lake. Miss Frieda Owens returns to Springfield after visiting. Elsie Maxwell and Mary Delle Maxwell travel to Columbus visiting relatives Homer Scott. Elfie plans to join sister in Columbus for the trip home.
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Harley Maxwell
Detroit
Mich
Cleveland
Rainbow Division
E. R. Raymond
Evansville
Ind
F. J. Raymond
Raymond
C. W. Harvey
Dwight
Donald
Newark
Frieda Owens
Springfield
Elsie Maxwell
Mary Delle Maxwell
Columbus
Homer Scott
Elfie
Ewing Improves After Paralysis Attack at Home
Mr. Howard Johnson reports Mr. George Ewing recovering well at home in Marion after a paralysis attack about a week ago. His mother Mrs. Sarah Ewing and sister Miss Jennie remain with him as he regains faculties toward near normal.
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Howard Johnson
Marion
George Ewing
Ewing
Sarah Ewing
Jennie
Letter From Colorado Springs Describes Snow on Pikes Peak
Mr and Mrs William Bobo of 123 Maplewood Drive receive a letter from son Mac Bobo reporting snow on Pikes Peak on July Fourth, describing Athens heat and cold with overcoats. He has climbed 9000 of 14000 feet and plans to reach the summit. He spends summer in Colorado and works in a newspaper advertising department. A Athens High School graduate with two years at Ohio University, he hopes to return to finish his course and is a member of Beta Theta Pi.
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William Bobo
Maplewood Drive
Mac Bobo
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Athens
Bobo
Colorado
Athens High School
Ohio University
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Birthday Party for Carl Clark at Grand Street Home
Mrs. Homer C. Clark hosted a 5th birthday celebration for Carl at 104 Grosvenor Street on Wednesday from 3 to 5 pm. Attendants included Anna Mae Farley Mildred Murphy and Doris Day with kindergarten games, candies and dolls as favors, and many young friends offered greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer C. Clark
Grosvenor Street
Carl
Anna Mae Farley
Mildred Murphy
Doris Day
Clark
Farley
C. F. Mos
Helen Haskins
Bertine Sidders
Betty Jane Stone
Natalie Slaughter
Eleanore Morse
Mary Ellen Bibbee
Mary McCune
Jane Gill
Melba Vercoe
Caroline Fuller
Frances Fuller
Bobbie Sidders
Joe Gill
Paul Moorman
Billie Turner
Floyd Mosure
Merwin Vercoe
Thomas Clark
Carl Clark
Card of Thanks for Wm. E. Evans
The Evans family thanks those who helped at the funeral of their son and brother Wm. E. Evans including the American Legion band boys Dr. Treadley Rev. Timmons the quartet Undertaker Walburn and neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Evans
American Legion
Band Boys
Treadley
Timmons
Walburn
W. A. Evans
Repair Work Needed on State Brick Road North of Athens
Repair work is required on the state brick road just north of Athens. The paving above the Courtney home is shattered and bulging, necessitating re laying several hundred feet at this point and elsewhere between Athens and the mouth of Sugar Creek.
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Athens
Courtney
Sugar Creek
Government withholds permit for Miami-Barbadoes cable land
The United States government has not granted permission to Western Union to land the Miami Barbadoes cable on the American shore, an announcement from the State Department stated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Western Union
State Department
Athens Market Grows With Demand For Produce
An Athens housewife notes the new city market saves money and provides better service as weekly growth drives demand. Mrs Robert Woodworth reports a fine morning with diverse goods including baked beans, as most items sell out by eight. Farmers struggle to meet demand but plan to supply more.
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Athens
Robert Woodworth
Dublin Streets Teem With Fraternizing Forces
In Dublin today Black and Tans mingle with Sinn Feiners amid cautious street scenes as the British Irish truce awaits official effect at Monday noon.
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Dublin
Ohio creates department focused on National Guard development
Governor Davis reorganizes state government to place the Adjutant General in a purely military role. Ohio will expand National Guard strength to 19,200 troops under War Department supervision with training aligned to war conditions for rapid field readiness.
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Davis
Ohio
Ohio National Guard
Florence
National Guard
United States Army
War Department
United States War Department
Modoc Raid Yields Barrel Of Mash In Rainy Night
Constable Ed Mariner and Deputy Sheriff Pete McKinley raided a fifty-gallon mash barrel in Modoc Friday night around 9. John Rush was arrested and jailed as the mashbelonging to him. Rush was found with part a quart of hooch and attempted to pour it out as officers approached.
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Ed Mariner
Pete McKinley
Modoc
John Rush
Absinthe Began As French Beverage Flavoring
The record notes that absinthe initially served as a flavoring for other drinks in France, rather than as a standalone spirit.
Divorce Fees Rise in Athens County Bar Meeting
At the Athens County Bar Association meeting the minimum fee for divorce lawyers rose to 75 dollars from 50. The change, noted as higher than other counties, came as a well attended session adjourned until September 4. Attorneys Woolley and Jones were chosen to represent Athens at the American Bar Association convention in Cincinnati, with Hughes as alternates.
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Athens County Bar Association
Chamber of Commerce
John J. Woolley
E. J. Jones
Association
Athens County
American Bar Association
Cincinnati
M. D. Hughes
Citywide enforcement on open-cutout vehicles
Chief of Police Graham announces a got out order to enforce a city rule. Any automobile motorcycle or other machine found with the cut out open inside city limits will be promptly arrested and fined without questioning. He notes prior warnings but vows strict ongoing enforcement.
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Graham
Fisk Residents Host Family and Visitors in Social Weekend
Fisk notices report Mr. and Mrs. Clint Oxley and children visiting Clint's parents near Union. Guests include Mrs. Ervin Pidcock and Miss Alma Bricker, with others from Detroit Chauncey and The Plains. Ice cream and cake were served as the heat peaked at 108 degrees. Floyd Shafer and Athens visitors are noted, while L. W. Russell returns from Buckeye Lake with family to stay a few days.
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Fisk
Clint Oxley
Union
Ervin Pidcock
Alma Bricker
This Place
Mozelle Preston
John Thompson
Detroit
Thos. Dickerson
Carl Conrad
Chauncey
Thomas Nash
Plains
Floyd Shafer
Athens
L. W. Russell
Buckeye Lake
Heat Wave Persists with Thunder Showers Forecast East of Mississippi
Washington July 9 government weather forecasters say no relief from the heat wave for 36 hours. Humid conditions and local thunderstorms are expected across regions east of the Mississippi River.
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Washington
Mississippi
Crescent Ridge Social Roundup at Crescent Ridge
Mrs Newton Russell and Mr Newton Russell visited Mr and Mrs B F Brown on Sunday. Miss Leora Lewis of Michigan visits Ed Sayre family. F M Headley, Athens visitor, Tuesday. Hazel Werner of Ohio University spent weekend with parents. Wolfe family of Trimble and Mrs R H Wemer spent Fourth with Brown family. Ruth Bennett visits Mrs Grant Knight. Elmer Myers of Jacksonville summers with sister Mrs Guy Lee. Wemer brothers buy threshing machine. Headley and Wemer spouses visit Wemer parents. Mrs Elizabeth Wemer visits family. Mrs E A Sayers improving after four months illness.
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Newton Russell
B. F. Brown
Leora Lewis
Michigan
Ed Sayre
Sayers
Miss Lewis
F. M. Headley
Athens
Hazel Werner
Ohio University
A. 0. Wolfe
Trimble
Wonder Soap Endorsed by Auto Mechanics
Bill Moser praises Wonder Soap after months of use in garages, saying it cleanly removes grease and paint from clothing, does not harm materials, and offers a sample box by Athens Soap & Chemical Co. of Athens Ohio at 20 cents per pound box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Moser
Wonder
Athens Soap & Chemical Co
Athens
Local families enjoy Fourth of July and visits
Beaumont and Henry Lock with children and Ben Ryan spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake. Mrs. Ervin Piddock hosted dinner for guests including Mrs. John Thompson Elizabeth Rose and Mrs. Mozella Preston of Detroit Franklin Conrad and son Bet ty Wines Chauncey Mrs Nate Downhour returned to Portland Oregon last Tuesday. Mrs Gee Shafer and Eldred will visit there several days. Mrs Austin Chapman of Gloucester called on friends Tuesday. Many from the area attended the Fourth of July picnic in Athens despite heat. Cliff Courtney of Corning spent the Fourth here with his parents. C Richerson and Mrs were Sunday Mon day guests of Chas Richerson.
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Henry Lock
Ben Ryan
Buckeye Lake
Ervin Piddock
John Thompson
Elizabeth Rose
Mozella Preston
Detroit
Carl Conrad
Franklin
Thos. Dickerson
Betty Wines
Chauncey
Nate Downhour
Portland
Gee. Shafer
Eldred
Austin Chapman
Glouster
Athens
Cliff Courtney
Corning
C. Richerson
Nelsonville
Chas
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