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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1922

Page

2

Ohio University Baseball Faces Tough Schedule After Star Losses

Ohio University’s baseball team, missing stars Barstow Fuller King Gatchel and others, plans to rebuild under Finsterwald and Grover. Key early games include Denison at Athens on April 8 and a slate through May 30 with Ohio State and Cincinnati on the road and at home.

Ohio University Denison University Athens Finsterwald Grover Barstow University Francis Fuller Angus King Clyde Gatchel Skinner Allen Arden Rush Bob Loomis Chet Wolf Cowden Wise O‘donnell Bud” McGinley Denison Capital Antioch Miami Granville Cincinnati Ohio Northern Oberlin Western Reserve Cleveland Ohio State St. Xavier

Millfield Baseball Club Eyes Fast Schedule for Coming Season

Millfield, March 2. The Millfield baseball club has organized for the coming season and hopes for a repeat of last year’s success. Stars Kulik Hudock Rutter Clancy and Leffler form a fast lineup. The club seeks first class Southern Ohio opponents and invites teams to contact Geo Kulick Jr Millfield Ohio P O Box 54.

Millfield Kulik Hudock Rutter Clancy Leffler Ohio Geo. Kulick, Jr P. O

Willard Seeks Revenge Against Dempsey

Tulsa dispatch notes Big Jess Willard now a California oil operator harbors a deep rooted appetite for revenge on the man who knocked him from boxing fame.

Tulsa Okla Jess” Willard California Jack Dempsey Willard

Athens Scouts Beat Giants 21 to 11 in Gridiron Style

Athens Troop One Scouts defeated Parkersburg Little Giants 21 to 11 despite a 20 pound weight disadvantage. Davis led Athens with five baskets while Dawkins topped Parkersburg with three field goals as Wilcox excelled on defense.

Athens Little Giants Parkersburg Williamstown Ohio University Davis Algeo Moler Rhodes Wilcox Addicott Rutherford Brown Dawking Davis Essee Wee i Caplinger

Ohio quintet to face Kenyon on Friday night at Ohio gym

Ohio University basketball team hosts Kenyon College Friday at the Ohio gym in a hoped for decisive battle. Kenyon enters with a poor record but has historically challenged the Green and White. last year Ohio barely beat them for the conference crown.

Ohio University Kenyon College Ohio Gym Kenyon Ohio Denison Granville Finsterwald Grover

Whiskey Movement to Start at Once

Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced that concentration in Pennsylvania and Kentucky warehouses of the 30 million gallons of bonded whiskey held by the government will be started immediately.

Washington Pennsylvania Kentucky Haynes

Birthday Party for Oakley Albert Ator

A surprise party honored Oakley Albert Ator on his seventeenth birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Ham Bey Ator's home. Friends in attendance included Susan Howard Clarence Sinclair Alma Goldsberry Harold Howard Velma Goldsberry Ralph Colburn Stanley Miller Lucile Colburn Fred Miller Frank Colburn Willie Howard Erma Ator Wilbur Colburn and Ray Jeffers. The gathering featured games and candy. The note adds a local aside about roads, illness of Mrs. Harry Howard, and Hickory school progress with Miss Jones as teacher.

Edythe Goldsberry Elma Velma Goldsberry Harry Howard Hambey Ator Oakley Albert Susan Howard Clarence Sinclair Alma Goldsberry Harold Howard Ralph Col

Suspension of Scott and Stump Shocks Exchange Floor

From the rostrum of the Consolidated Stock Exchange the suspension of Scott and Stump was announced today March 2 1900. The move halts trading of the two firms pending further action by the exchange authorities and market observers watch the fallout.

New York Mar Consolidated Stock Exchange Scott Stump

Nelsonville Announces Evening Extension Courses at High School

Nelsonville holds an extension program starting March 8 with classes in bookkeeping typewriting shorthand and business English. The eight week tuition costs 8 dollars for stenography or bookkeeping or 15 dollars for the combined course. a 12 week option is noted. A meeting with Superintendent Ferree and I G Sandusky is set for this evening at 7 at the high school.

Nelsonville High School Ferree I. G. Sandusky

Baby dies after ingesting poison in South Charleston

In South Charleston, an 11 month old boy, Gene Cook, died after his year old sister gave him bichloride of mercury tablets to play with. The incident occurred while the parents were away.

Charleston W. Va Gene Cook H. V. Cook South Charleston

Two Men Escape Death as Elevator Drops Ten Stories

Two workers on top of an elevator car in the Ohio Bank building grabbed a girder as the car plummeted ten stories at 10 30 this morning. They escaped serious harm when the car failed and fell away from them.

Tolero Mar Ohio Bank

State Solon Rep Frank S. Robinson Dies at 46

Representative Frank S. Robinson of Hancock county died at a Findlay hospital after a three week illness from blood poisoning contracted from a cut on his left thumb. He was 46.

Solon Findlay Frank S. Robinson Hancock County

French Law Bans Freak Names in Favor of Saint Calendar

French parents face a legal limit on baby names to the thirteen thousand saints listed in the official calendar. Names outside this roster are prohibited, placing constraints on parental choice and cultural naming practices.

Princess Mary Wedding Gown Seen by Artist

An artist presents a view of Princess Mary's wedding gown described through floral notes and orange blossoms. The piece focuses on the gown's attire as imagined through artistic interpretation, capturing period detail and elegance.

Princess Mary Mary

Society broker Lindsey languishes in Tombs prison

Alfred E Lindsey known as a ladies broker remains in Tombs prison as friends seek his $50,000 bail. He allegedly defrauded wealthy society women of nearly a million dollars through fraudulent stock schemes. Victims refuse to release him as they pursue prosecution. Florence James says he used party events to recruit women clients for his market schemes.

New Yok Mar Alfred E. Lindsey Tombs Prison Lind S¢y Richard C. Murphy Lindsey A'M Florence James James Declare

Young Glouster Beulah Post Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Removal

Glouster Beulah Post seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Post, was taken to a Columbus hospital by her mother Tuesday for an operation to remove tonsils and adenoids. Her father and grandfather went to Columbus Wednesday morning to be present during the procedure.

Beulah Chester Post Columbus Mr. Post W. R. Dewland

Township approves road crew pay rates for year

Trimble township trustees set labor pay at 3.00 dollars per day and team work at 6.00 dollars per day for all road work this year. The schedule specifies these rates will prevail for the township throughout the year.

Trimble Township

Homer Township Farmer Sells Farm to James Carter

Jacob Wogan a longtime farmer in Homer Township sells his farm to James Carter of Jacksonville and will take possession by April 1. Wogan will move to a 100 acre farm seven miles north of Zanesville where he and his family will reside. The new property is described as largely level land suitable for tractor cultivation.

Jacob Wogan Homer Township James Carter Jacksonville Mr. Wogan Zanesville

Trimble Grange to Hold Meeting and All‑Day Session

A Trimble Grange gathering is set for Saturday evening in the grange hall with ice cream and cake to urge attendance. Arrangements will be made for an all day meeting at Trimble on March 25 when the County Grange will meet with Trimble Grange.

Trimble

Contractors to Meet Architect for Glouster Bank Building Bid

Contractors may meet the in charge architect this Friday at Glouster State Bank to discuss bidding on the new building. The bank will advertise bids soon with plans to start construction by early April.

Glouster State Bank

Dream of Queen Esther staged for Christian Workers benefit

A home talent play titled A Dream of Queen Esther will be performed at the Church of Christ tonight and tomorrow night to benefit the Christian Workers.

Queen Esther Church of Christ Christian Workers

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Mary Hamilton Guinther

A private gathering at the Guinther home on Republic Avenue honored Mrs Mary Hamilton on her 78th birthday. About 40 relatives and friends attended, sharing music, conversation, and refreshments. Mrs Hamilton received a purse containing $20 as a keepsake of the event.

Howard Guinther Republic Avenue

Bon-Ton Mimery Debuts Spring Millinery Line

Opening notice for the Bon-Ton Mimery first showing of spring and summer hats on Friday and Saturday March 3 and 4. Read aloud color names Perriwinkle canna bonfire pumpkin serpentine rapid and rubelite. Mrs. W. E. Mearty Gloucester invites all to attend.

Bon-Ton Perriwinkle

Stomach Remedy Praised By Walter L Main

A 1921 letter from Walter L Main of Geneva Ohio endorses Dr Orth's Stomach Remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. The advertisement claims rapid relief and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.

Schwab Tours Wheeling Steel Operations

Charles M Schwab arrived in Wheeling at noon and will inspect the United Smelting plant at Moundsville where he is the largest stockholder.

The Black Spot on a Bubble Before It Bursts

A note on the thinnest thing in the world, a bubble’s black spot forms at its center as it nears rupture. The observation highlights the delicate boundary where surface tension gives way to collapse.

Flu Cases On The Increase In Local Reports

Reports from reliable sources indicate bad colds and the flu have risen toward epidemic levels. The illness brings low vitality, head misery, chest tightness, coughing, and digestive disturbances. rest and revival of organ activity are essential. Kerker’s Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy is promoted as a quick cure, sold by McKee Drug Co Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville.

Kerker Kerker Mercine Co Zanesville, C McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Recalled 23 B and O workers in Chillicothe rescue

In Chillicothe Ohio on March 2 twenty three men were recalled at the B and O shops. This brings recalls to seventy in the last month. The group includes nine machinists four helpers four boilermakers two pipefitters and one gang foreman.

Chillicothe, O

Shenandoah Man Boy’s Guest Of Mrs Rob inson Family

Mr J T Keenan of Shenandoah Iowa is hosted by Mrs J C Robinson and family at 28 North Lancaster Street as a guest.

J. T. Keenan Shenandoah, Iowa

Coolville News Highlights and Local Notices

Coolville society reports a daughter born February 28 to Mr. and Mrs. David Clark. The sick list includes Mrs. E M Chapman and Mrs. E G Carleton. East Shade resident Samuel Cole dies Wednesday morning. Mrs. Ice of Youba dies of pneumonia. The Callaway family reports a sickly infant but improving. Mrs. Roy Gordon and Mrs. F D King near Coolville remain very ill.

W. E. Bingman G. C. Bradford Vineland N. J Elinor Priat New York Samuel Cole East Shade Ice Youba Will Mamie Callaway Harvey Callaway Will Callaway Roy Gordon F. D. King Coolville

Packers Obey Court Orders Under Consent Decree

Attorney General Daugherty told the Senate that the big five packers are complying with the Supreme Court ordered divorce from unrelated industries. He stated the consent decree is being carried out to the letter.

iBy International News Service Washington Daugherty Senate United States Supreme Court

Hitchcock Attacks Four Power Treaty in Senate

Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska opened the Senate debate on the Four Power Pacific Treaty as the ranking Democrat on the foreign relations committee. He signaled an expected attack on the pact during the session.

Hitchcock Washington Senate Nebraska Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Mail stolen from Illinois Central depot in Kankakee

Three pouches believed to hold registered mail were stolen from the baggage room of the Illinois Central depot in Kankakee Illinois. Postmaster S J Jackson could not estimate the mail value contained in the pouches.

Kankakee. IL Illinois Central J. Jackson

Congress Advances Move to Abolish Canadian Tariff Pact

Washington March 2 Congress pushes to abolish for the United States the reciprocal tariff agreement with Canada made in 1911. Chairman Fordney of the House Ways and Means Committee announced the plan after being informed by Canadian finance minister William S. Fielding.

Congress United States Canada Fordney House Ways and Means William S. Fielding Finance

Soldiers Rescued After Warship Runs Aground In Snow

Fifteen United States soldiers from Fort Totten narrowly escaped death when their launch returning from Fort Slocum struck a reef of Hunters Island in a heavy snow storm. The craft endured five hours of battering by high waves before all men were rescued.

New York United States Fort Totten Fort Slocum Hunters’ Island

Murders and Robberies Cleared Up in Chicago

Chicago police report nine men arrested yielding confessions that clear two murders and about a dozen robberies. The actions address multiple case files, with authorities citing progress in arson and burglary inquiries tied to the arrests.

Chicago

Lady Rhonda Clears Path as First Woman Lord

London March 2 The privileges committee of the House of Lords granted Lady Rhonda’s petition to sit in the Lords making her the first woman member of that chamber.

London Committee On Privileges House of Lords Rhonda

Landis Rules Out Chicago Mayoral Bid

Kenesaw M. Landis former federal judge now baseball high commissioner denied plans to enter politics or run for mayor of Chicago. He dismissed rumors declaring no intention to seek office.

Chicago Mar Kenesaw M. Landis

Self-harm day cited in statistics

According to the statistics, the United States sees the highest number of self destruction acts on Monday.

Eutsnde United States

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