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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1921

Page

2

Wilson retains middleweight title claim says manager

Boston July 30 The manager of Johnny Wilson accused the Cleveland boxing commission of framing in the Wilson Downey fight Downey claims the title and the manager cited a seventh round incident where Downey grabbed Wilson by the foot and later struck him after a fall Gardner ruled Wilson winner on a foul saying Downey hit him while down

Boston Cleveland Boxing Commission Johnny Wilson Martin Killilea Downey Jimmy Dunn Wilson Johnny Gardner

World's Champs Not Worried

The Cleveland Indians arrive in New York for a special series with the Athletics, with no concern about Tris Speaker and the tribe despite pennant implications. The world champions treat the games as exhibitions, staying calm amid questions from Ohio.

New York Ohio Cleveland Indians Tris Speaker Athletics

Indians Seek Tight Race as Season Stays Close

Tris Speaker speaks for the Indians on staying on top and embracing a tough race. He cites long season lessons, luck, and injuries as part of baseball, insisting championships are decided on the field and optimism remains. Also notes Heilman’s homer spree and multiple game results across the majors.

Tris Speaker Bagby

Pirates Have The Class of Major Leagues

Henry L. Farrell profiles the Pittsburgh Pirates as pennant contenders with Walter Schmidt praised as a key influence by Wilbert Robinson. The piece lauds team discipline, balanced lineup, and steady leadership from George Gibson, Schmidt, Maranville, and other veterans fueling a cohesive, hard working club.

New York Pittsburg Pirates Walter Schmidt Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Robins Pirates Schmidt Pirate Robby George Gibson Giants Reds Gibson Maranville

The Subtle Shift in Initiative Between Winners and Losers

The quote contrasts two approaches to leadership and action, noting that success hinges on who initiates contact. The idea frames proactive outreach as the key difference between the successful and the unsuccessful in professional settings.

Baseball results from yesterday across leagues

National League games included New York beating Cincinnati 10 to 7 in ten innings, Philadelphia 6 over Chicago 2, and St. Louis 1 to Brooklyn 0. Boston and Pittsburgh rain. American League Detroit 18, Philadelphia 6 and Chicago Washington rained out. Cleveland 3, Boston 9. St. Louis New York rained out. American Association had Kansas City 9 over Indianapolis 7 in the first game and Louisville 38 to 9 over Milwaukee in the second. Kansas City 11, Indianapolis 6. Toledo 1, Minneapolis 1 called in the fifth. St Paul Columbus postponed.

Cleveland New York Washington Kansas City Toledo Bt. Fool Columbus Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Boston

Ohio Mayor Seeks Tiny Jail for Moral Effect

Walbridge Ohio July 30. The village recently awarded a contract to build a jail measuring 12 by 18 feet. Mayor A H Rine says the small jail will serve as a moral symbol even though it has seen little use since prohibition.

Ohio Walbridge A. H. Rine

Nelsonville Picnic for Barker Class at Glen Ebon Grove

Mrs Barkers Class No 12 of the Methodist Sunday school will hold an all day picnic Tuesday at Glen Ebon Grove leaving the 11 oclock car Funeral services for Thomas Derrington aged 68 will be held Sunday at Asbury church with burial in Asbury cemetery He leaves three daughters and one son Mrs Ferree entertains Ferree's mother of Blanchester at Pleasant Valley Farm

Thomas Derrington Asbury Ridge Asbury Church Asbury Cemetery DD. A. Ferree Mr. Ferree Blanchester Pleasant Valley Farm

Marsh Family Returns Home After Week with Evans

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marsh and their son Jack have returned to Youngstown after a week visiting their hosts Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Evans on Ashton Avenue.

Charles Marsh Jack Youngstown W. W. Evans Ashton Ave

Farewell Dinner for Frances and Beatrice Hite

Class No 2 of the Methodist Sunday School held a pleasant farewell at their Jackson Street home for Frances and Beatrice Hite who depart for Pomeroy to establish their future home. Twenty attendees shared their favorite dishes and an elegant dinner. The guests received books as keepsakes.

Methodist Sunday School Frances Beatrice Hite Pomeroy Jackson Street

Pocahontas Club to Host Anniversary Party Monday

The Pocahontas will celebrate an anniversary with a Monday evening hall gathering. All members are urged to attend and each will contribute for cream and cake.

Pocahontas

Rev Brillhart to Leave for Huntington Holiness Church

Rev J C Brillhart has served three years as pastor of the International Holiness church. He accepted a call from a Huntington West Virginia church and will move with his family on September 1st to their new home. The church expresses deep regret at his departure and notes his rare ministerial ability.

Local Man John H. Longley Celebrates 96th Birthday

John H. Longley of this city quietly marked his 96th birthday on Friday, July 29. Weighing 220 pounds, he eats three meals daily and has not known illness, counting 35,064 days of life with evident pleasure.

John H. Longley

Funeral for Floyd Vore at Methodist Church Sunday

Funeral services for Floyd Vore will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Methodist church conducted by Rev Pauw KE Kemper. The services will be under the auspices of the Elks Lodge of which the deceased was an active member.

Obituary of Malissa Koon Scoonover

Malissa Koon, born November 9 1893 in Deanville Ohio, died July 20 1921 in Imperial Ohio at age 27. She married Geo Scoonover June 30 1917 and was active in the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees at Nelsonville. She leaves a husband, parents, siblings and many friends.

Malissa Koon Isiah Catherine Koon Deanville Imperial Geo. Scoonover

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Scoonover

In trials and afflictions we say thy will be done. Dearest sister has left us and we hope to meet on the bright shore. I thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of my wife. Special thanks to Rev. Paul F. Kemper Ladies of the Macabees and the singers. Geo Scoonover and relatives

Paul FE. Kemper

Nelsonville Elks to Honor Deceased Brother Floyd Vore

Nelsonville Lodge No. 643 members are asked to report to the Elks Home Sunday at 1 PM with cars if possible for the funeral of departed Brother Floyd Vore. C. H. Newton, FE. R.

ELKS Nelsonville Lodge No. 643 Elks Home Floyd Vore C. H. Newton FE. R

First M E Church Jefferson Street Service Schedule

The Jefferson Street First M E Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 A M worship at 10 30 A M theme The Offense of the Cross Epworth League 6 15 P M blessing meeting 6 P M and evening worship at 7 P M Rev L A Donnally to preach Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 o clock and Sunday school board meeting Monday at 7.

M. E Jefferson Paul FB. Kemper Epworth League L. A. Donnally

Revival Continues at First Methodist Church

The Summer revival at First Methodist Episcopal Church continues with good attendance and interest. Tonight’s meeting begins at 7 o'clock with Rev. Lineberger as the preacher.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Lineberger

International holiness church revival schedule note

J C Brillhart pastor schedules Sunday school at 9 30 morning sermon at 10 30 baptisms at the river in the afternoon revival to close Sunday night Rev Shelhamer preaches both services class meeting omitted evening worship at 7.

International Holiness Church J. C. Brillhart Shelhamer

Additional Subscribers to Water Works Fund List

A further list of subscribers boosts the water works fund with about 196 new contributors bringing total donations to roughly $600, as director Lax notes. The paper thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and names donors and supporters amid burial tributes for their son.

Water Works Fund Lax Lewis Green James Hamer J. D. Andrews C. L. Stout H. E. Howe C. T. Nelson Jake Polock Harry Kelley Jas. Murphy Chas. H. Johnson L. B. Davis P. A. Graham C. E. Betts M. FE. Shepard Kaelin C. E. Thompson Mrs Grace Shepard Miss Belle Harrold Joe Inderriden A. L. McLaughlin J. H. Cullough Tad Levering C. BE. Welch W. H. Bartoe W. S. Lewis Thad Edington E. L. Preston Tom Mathewson George Raine T. J. Sharp J. W. Hamer Louis Wend Washburn & Gibson S. J. Howe & Son Dave Evans A. G. Hamm B. F. Landis A. L. Barker Joe Austen W. H. Steel Lew Gandee Mary Ray Ida Jewett Horace Mender Dean Linscott Frank West John Hall Chas. Hanning Eugene Brickles Tom Galvin T. J. Davis Don Davis Jack Pearson Ben Clouston Ervin Pritchard Chas. Brickles James C. Smith Sam Robinson F. Anderson BE. R. Lama the Colonial George Barrows Thos Rush C. FE. Bennett Allen Bishop Harry Rhodda Maria C. Shepard Glenford Dugan Post Johnson Paul Parks

Officials warn against dumping at Nelsonville game refuge

Nelsonville officials issued a warning banning rubbish disposal at the game refuge. They cited spoiled vegetables and meat dumped near Rob bins row, stating the act violates the law and the wishes of the Nelsonville Sportsmen Association, risking dogs visiting the reserve.

Nelsonville Robbins Row Nelsonville Sportsmen Association

Christian Church notices for August programs

Pastor L Johnson leads Bible school at 9 30 A M with goal of 500 average attendance each Sunday Morning worship at 10 30 A M features Eyes That Did Not See Evening service at 7 P M discusses The Convention of a Business Woman Christian Endeavor meets at 6 P M.

Christian Church Co

Presbyterian Sermons The Hidden Treasure and The Dying Thief

Services at 10 30 and 7 are the last before the pastor's summer vacation. Sunday school and prayer meetings continue as usual through August.

Presbyterian Church

A Beautiful Thought Experience Lessons High Prices

A beautiful thought asserts that a teacher’s lessons cost much more than free advice. It argues the value lies in guidance beyond raw information and urges openness to counsel that saves time and effort.

Widow of Purdue President Describes Mountain Ordeal

Mrs. W. E. Stone widow of Purdue University president recounts eight days trapped beside her husband’s body after a fall on Mount Glory Banff Alberta. Swiss guide Rudolph delivered her account as reporters struggled to verify details and locate the missing story.

Banff Alberta W. E. Stone Purdue University Rudolph Moose Lodge Great Pass Spray Lake Trail Center Spray River Spray Falls W. E.stone

Woman Rescued After Seven Days Trapped on Rock

Mrs. Stone survived seven days imprisoned on a narrow ledge five hundred feet above an abyss. Saturday July 16 to Sunday July 24, she used small stones to reach a rope dangling fifteen feet away, but the effort failed before rescuers reached her.

Mrs. Stone

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