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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1919

Page

8

Rumors Fly On Ferdinand Schupp Baseball Future

Reports say the Louisville Kid Ferdinand Schupp plans to retire from baseball after a fall from grace with the St. Louis club. Once a minor league marvel and major league hope, he may seek work with his tinsmith father in Louisville, weighing a final return to the art he once excelled at.

Ferdinand Schupp St. Louis Louisville New York Schupp Polo Grounds John McGraw

Rickey Bets On Arm Recovery For Schupp In New City

Branch Rickey aims to experiment with Schupp as the season nears its midpoint with Brooklyn out of the race. Schupp says his arm responds best under heat, and the team plans to strengthen him in St Louis while releasing Lester Aitcheson to Rochester for experience. Frank Snyder joins the Giants as a powerful catcher.

Branch Rickey Rickey Schupp Mound City Charles H. Ebbets Brooklyn Baseball Club Lester Ajitheson Rochester Club Aitcheson Baltimore Babe Ruth

Standings and results from the baseball leagues

Cincinnati leads with 4 to 2 over Pittsburgh while Boston edges New York 6 to 5. Brooklyn dominates Philadelphia 11 to 5 and Chicago shuts out St. Louis 3 to 0. NY beats Boston 8 to 5 in a separate scoreline. American League results include Philadelphia over Washington 4 to 1 and Cleveland over Detroit 9 to 1.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Washington Cleveland Detroit Nicabo Wees Dor Gass Dor Gass. Apeeess St. Lou «Cdewsaee Bowe Io Alihiedves

Beardsley Wins Croix de Guerre For Red Cross Front Work

Sterling S. Beardsley a New York cotton broker known as The Average New Yorker received the Croix de Guerre from Marshal Petain for nine months service with the American Red Cross in France. He volunteered after prior army rejections and served at soup kitchens in Compiegne and Chateau-Thierry aiding operations and welfare efforts amid heavy fighting.

Paris United Press France Sterling S. Beardsley New York Beardsley American Red Cross Marshal Petain America Red Cross Somme Compiegne Marne Chateau-Thierry Glasgow Cinematograph Exhibitors’ Association Great Britain

Buckeye State Building & Loan 5 Percent Certificates

Investment ad touts 5 percent certificates from Buckeye State Building and Loan Co at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio. Claims loans secured on homes and farms the safest type, with demand withdrawals and semiannual interest checks mailed to investors. Assets exceed 17.3 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co West Gay St Columbus

Cinema as Instructor of Crime Warns of Future Violence

The passage argues cinema spurs crime and envisions a future film where punishment is delivered by fists rather than bullets, suggesting real life imitates movie violence and criminals draw inspiration from what they see on screen.

New Rye Disease Reported From Old Grain Fields

E H Barnes agricultural agent for Sandusky County reports broken stem disease in rye to Ohio Experiment Station. Gray brown discoloration appears on lower stalk, causing weakness and breakage. Yields decline as heads shrink and shriveled grain increases. Farmers urged to report detections to Wooster Experiment Station.

Department of Botany Ohio Experiment Station E. H. Barnes Sandusky County Wooster

Resumption of Money Alliance Proposed by Allies

Foreign Minister Titoni of Italy proposed to the Council of Five resuming the wartime financial and economic alliance among the allies. France and Italy favored the idea and Titoni was authorized to ask Herbert Hoover if the United States would join.

Paris Council of Five Titoni Italy France Herbert Hoover United States

Pomeroy Ben Harpold Sells Rutland Farm To Neighbor

West Virginia native Co L Harpold sold the Don Brown farm near Rutland with equipment to John Welch for 8250 dollars. This year’s crops go to Harpold who plans to buy a Ravenswood business.

Dixie Co L. Harpold West Virginia Don Brown Rutland John Welch Dell McCormick Mr. Harpold Ravenswood

Edwards Sues Williams Over Expired Oil Land Lease

Thos. Edwards of Syracuse has filed an ejectment suit against C. P. Williams. Williams leased Edwards land and drilled an oil well, but Edwards contends the lease has expired and demands vacating the premises.

Thos. Edwards Syracuse C. P. Williams Williams Edwards

State Highway Panel Chooses Route Through Wellston Area

The State Highway Department decides that the Main Market Road from McArthur will pass through Wellston Glenroy Coalton and Jackson to Oak Hill connecting with Main Market Road No 6 from Cincinnati to Pomeroy.

State Highway Department Wellston McArthur Glenroy Coalton Jackson Oak Hill Cincinnati Pomeroy

Betzing Duckworth marriage linked Syracuse and Minersville

Joseph Betzing aged 46 of Pomeroy and Mrs. Mary Duckworth aged 40 of Syracuse wed at the Baptist parsonage in Pomeroy with Rev Ford officiating last Sunday. Both had suffered tragedy. Betzing lost his wife and children in a Minersville fire and Duckworth’s husband John Robert Duckworth was killed in the mine.

Betzing-Duckworth Syracuse Minersville Baptist Parsonage Pomeroy Ford Joseph Betzing Mary Duckworth Betzing Iost John Robert Duckworth

County health board to be named under Hughes law

The Hughes law requires township trustees presidents to meet soon after August 10 to name a five member county health board. Before year’s end the board will select a county health officer and set his salary.

WEDDINGS IN POMEROY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Rev. W F Wilson of Chester united four couples in marriage on Saturday in Pomeroy. Edward Young 23 and Katie Fell 19 of Minersville area wed, as did Frank Pickens 19 and Lilian M Jones 22 of Portland. Frank McDole 24 and Lena Thomas 18 of Middleport wed at the Probate Court. Clarence Powell and Mary Swayner of Pomeroy were married at Gallipolis.

W. F. Wilson Chester Pomeroy Edward Young Katie Fell Minersville Frank Pickens Lilian M. Jones Portland Frank McDole Middleport Lena Thomas Clarence Powell Mary Swayner Gallipolis

Death of Mrs. Vanhorn in Columbus

Mrs. John Vanhorn a Middleport girl daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Quinn died at her Columbus home after months of illness Her husband father mother and four sisters survive The funeral was held Saturday in Columbus

Vanhorn John Vanhorn Middleport R. B. Quinn Columbus

Back for a Visit Ed Hamm Visits Elberfeld Store

Former Elberfeld store clerk Ed M Hamm returns to Pomeray area for a brief visit, recounting past duties and local ties as he tours the old Elberfeld storefront.

Ed. M. Hamm Elberfeld Pomeray

Father and son visit after gaining store stake in Miles City

A man who grew up in the country and earned a stake in a large Miles City department store returns for a visit with his father, Martin Hamm of Sugar Run.

West Miles City Mont Martin Hamm Sugar Run

Racine in Rhythm and Local Happenings

A breezy Racine notes column highlights six years for a lock and dam project, retirees and travelers like Ivan Pickens, Ross Reithmiller and Jas Simpson, plus local wool and wheat details. D of A picnic in Syracuse invites members with baskets and utensils for July 30 at Bartel's park.

Racine Rythm Ivan Pickens Ross Reithmiller Huntington Jas. Simpson Main Street Ira Beegle Ohio D. of A. Lodge Pomeroy Bartel’s Park Syracuse

Middleport Family Noted in Local Obituary Segment

The obituary fragment lists the band of a local family with three sons and three daughters including Alums. It names Mrs. Oren Hugg of Dexter and Mrs. Nettie Gregory of Pt. Rock as related mourners.

Alums Middleport Oren Hugg Dexter Nettie Gregory Pt. Rock

Columbus man Ludwig takes over Jiden hardware at Racine

Mr. Ludwig arrives with his family to assume ownership of the Jiden hardware store in Racine and they are staying at the Cooper House while settling in.

Mr. Ludwig Jiden Hardware Racine Cooper House

Beauty In Old Age and Health From Cham berlain's Tablets

An old age beauty message notes happiness and appearance rely on digestion and health. Cham berlain's Tablets are claimed to strengthen digestion, energize the liver, and move the bowels, improving well being and looks. They cost a quarter.

Painting Contract Let for County Infirmary

T. M. Pickens of Lanesville awarded the painting contract for the county infirmary. Surface to be scraped and two coats applied at 20 cents per square yard for 1300 square yards of work.

T. M. Pickens Lanesville Pickens

Nate Croy Dominates Wellston Race in Straight Heats

Nate Croy surged to victory at Wellston in straight heats securing a neat purse. The performance highlighted Croy's speed and dominance on the track.

Nate Croy Wellston

Boy Scouts Camp Near Chester Seeks Junior Gifts

The camp opens the week of August 3 on a site near Chester. A further hundred dollars is needed beyond the boys’ treasury to fund the project. Funds are being raised by small subscriptions. Donations of a quarter or half dollar can be given to Miss Cady Whaley Rev Turnbull Walter Compton Sheriff Hartenbach or Oliver Hartley.

Chester Miss Cady Whaley Rev. Turnbull Walter Compton Sheriff Hartenbach Oliver Hartley Kiddoes

Korean visitor to address Simpson M E church

C H Lee of Peacock Coal Co office is in Pomeroy to locate. He will speak at Simpson M E church Sunday evening.

Pomeroy C. H. Lee Peacock Coal Co Simpson M. E. Church

Family to Tour New York City and East Points

Mer Edw Ebersbach of the Red Anchor with Mrs Ebersbach their two daughters and Harry Ohlinger plan a Sunday auto trip to New York City and other eastern points of interest.

Mer. Edw. Ebersbach The Red Anchor

Local residents make short trips and visits

William Dawson and sister Mrs Sey fried spent yesterday in Athens. Mrs J C Ritchey and baby returned to Akron after visiting her mother Mrs Miles. Dr Hartinger is away visiting Columbus and the Lakes. Mr and Mrs C F Rathburn returned yesterday from New York City trip. Mrs C H Boyd left for Crown City to visit relatives.

Middleport Wm. Dawson Seyfried Athens J. C. Ritchey Baby Akron Miles Dr. Hartinger Columbus and the Lakes C. F. Rathburn New York City C. H. Boyd Crown City

Farmer Harold Jones Marries Miss Carol in Burlingham Probate

Harold Jones and Miss Carol Henderson of Burlingham wed in the Probate court. A wedding dinner for relatives was served at the bride’s home after the ceremony.

Harold Jones Carol G. T. Henderson Burlingham

Mrs Comer's Death Near Mt Blanco

Local friends report the death of Mrs Milton Comer at her home near Mt Blanco after a brief illness. She leaves a husband, children, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.

Heooos New Marshfield Community Sunday School Aug 3

The Community Sunday school will be held at the Christian church on Sunday August 3. Visitors include John Dixon of Iowa visiting sister Mrs. R. M. Beverage. Mrs. W. W. Dixon of Sheridan Indiana guest of her brother E. L. Wilson and sister Mrs. Nettie Six. A number from here attended the Athens picture show Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Hawk and daughter Mrs. Eva West will attend the Campbell reunion in Hamden today. Mrs. Floyd Beverage visited sister Mrs. Julia Johnson of Athens. Mrs. Abbie Shry of Zaleski is visiting relatives here.

John Dixon Iowa R. M. Beverage W. W. Dixon Sheridan Ind E. L. Wilson Nettie Six Athens Lafe Hawk Eva West Hamden Hawk. Campbell Floyd Beverage Julia Johnson Abbie Shry Zaleski

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