Injuries Prove More Serious for Riggs Son
Rowley Riggs son of Burt Riggs was seriously injured at work at the New Fitteburgh Mine No 16 Saturday. Initial reports claimed a broken leg and back injury, but conditions worsened. He was taken to Holzer hospital at Gallipolis for care as funeral plans are pending with sisters among the survivors.
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Pomeroy
Rowley Riggs
Burt Riggs
New Fitteburgh
Riggs
Holzer Hospital
Gallipo
Origin of Bible Explained by Local Pastor
The Rev. M. E. Chatley at the Christian church described how the Bible reached us through centuries of scholarly effort not simple translation. He traced early English efforts from Wycliff to Tyndale and the Geneva Bible, praised the King James version, and noted wide early sales and the later American revised edition as highly accurate.
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M. E. Chatley
Christian Church
Mr. Chatley
London
Ohio Buckeye Association opens first annual track meet at Cincinnati
Specialtrack stars will gather May 22 at the University of Cincinnati for the Buckeye Association track and field meet. Notable entries include Rollin Rosser of Ohio Wesleyan, Weaver Emery of Miami, Leonard Heinrichs of Denison, Clarence Hudson of Ohio University, Vic Maurer of Wittenberg, Ralph Bennett of Cincinnati, with Miami and Ohio Wesleyan favored to win. Cincinnati and Denison loom for third and fourth as sickness and ineligibility affect the field.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Buckeye Athletic Association
University of Cincinnati
Rollin Rosser
Ohio Westeran
Weaver Emery
Miami
Emery
Leonard Heinrichs
Denison
Haps
Heinrichs
Chicago
Herbert Ellis
Ohio Wesleyan
Clarence Hudson
Ohio University
Hudson
Vic Maurer
Wittenberg
Philadelphia
Ralph Bennett
Rosser
Itn
Saoceeranaes
Wesleyan
Bennett
Pomeroy K of C Delegates Attend State Meet in Marietta
May 17 report from Marietta notes local K of C members attending the state convention. Delegates chosen are James Bailey and Joe Raub, with Ed Franz Ed Duffy Charles Gloeckner Phillip Meier Elmer Killinger Raymond Harbrecht Victor Harbrecht James Clifford and others from Pomeroy attending, plus special degree work for a banquet.
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Pomeroy
Order of the
K. of C
Marietta
Deelgates
James Bailey
Joe Raub
Ed Franz
Ed Duffy
Charles Gloeckner
Phillip Meier
Elmer Killinger
Raymond Harbrecht
Victor Harbrecht
James Clifford
Perrotti
Angeleti
Juniors to Entertain Graduates at Pomeroy Event
Pomeroy May 17. The junior class will entertain the graduating class with a reception at the K of P hall this Monday evening completing the commencement week program for the forty Pomeroy high school graduates.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
K. of P
Arrest Riders Pomeroy Train Riders in County Jail
Harold C. Smith and J. C. Kennedy were arrested Sunday and brought to the county jail by Officer John Lewis and Detective Murray on train riding charges. They will appear before Justice French later today.
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Pomeroy
Harold C. Smith
J. C. Kennedy
John Lewis
Murray
Justice French
Locals Beat Hobson in Bucyrus Nine Victory
The Bucyrus New York Central base ball team defeated the Hobson New York Central team 6 to 3 at Bucyrus on Saturday. Over 300 fans attended the game, supporting the local squad.
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Middleport
Bucyrus New York Central
Hobson New York Central
Bucyrus
Wet Grounds Spoil Game in Ohio Valley League Standings
May 17 Pomeroy The Middleport and Gallipolis baseball game at Gallipolis was canceled due to a wet field. Both teams remain tied for first in the Ohio Valley league with three wins and no defeats.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Gallipolis
Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Mr and Mrs Willys Davis of Lancaster return home after visiting Mrs Minnie Davis. Ohio University students Marold Brown Carl Wolfe Windsor Stivers John Lutz and William Rees return home after weekend. Janie Davis of Middleport recovers from measles. Mrs Cecil Brickies of Nelsonville visits relatives here. Howard Coates family plans move to Ebersbach apartment over Meigs County Savings. John Shore and Clarence Clifford return from Logan. Mrs S H Malone and daughter visit relatives at Gloucester. Mid Airport Delphian society meets this evening in Middle library.
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Pomeroy Bend
Willys Davis
Lancaster
Minnie Davis
Marold Brown
Carl Wolfe
Windsor Stivers
John Lutz
William Rees
Ohio University
Janie Davis
Middleport
Cecil Brickies
Nelsonville
S. H. Malone
Howard Coates
Scgamore Street
Ebersbach
Meigs County Savings
John Shore
Clarence Clifford
Logan
H Malone
Ese
Glouster
Mid- Airport
Delphian Society
Middle Library
Bury Victim of Drowning
Funeral services for Frank Montgomery were held at the church with Rev Long officiating. Montgomery, who drowned while employed by the Carpenter Sand Bird Gravel company at Swan Creek last November, had his body recovered Friday. Company officers and crew attended, along with Spanish American War comrades.
Farmer George Pale Dies in Pomeroy at 62
May 11 report from Pomeroy states George Pale a well known local farmer aged 62 died Sunday after a period of illness. The obituary notes his prominence in the avibe community and his years of farming service.
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Pomeroy
George Pale
Avibe
Ohio State Faces Marietta in Late Season Home Game
Ohio University hosts Marietta at Ohio Field this afternoon at 4 o clock. Sweeney will start for Ohio with prior rest after the Ohio Wesleyan game, while Marietta relies on an ailing Eggenberger and may tap Curt Walker for mound duties. The Bearcats last week beat both teams. Marietta edged Ohio earlier this season. The Marietta infield Bayless Wise and McNabb provided solid defense in Cincinnati, aiming to slow Cincinnati style grounders and keep the game close.
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Ohio University
Marietta
Ohio Field
Bearcats
University of Cincinnati
Ohio
Robcats
Eggenberger
Pioneers
Sweeney
Ohio Wesleyan
Cincinnati
Curt Walker
Bayless
Wise
McNabb
Bobcats
Hocking Junior Stockmen Organize Baseball Team
Members of the Hocking Valley Live Stock club met at William Cook’s home near Athens to discuss beef cattle breeds and judging by point rating. The club decided to form a baseball team with details to be arranged at the next meeting.
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Hocking
Ohio State Dean Named Acting Lecturer for State Grange
May 17. Appointment of Dean Alfred Vivian of the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University as acting lecturer of the State Grange was announced today by Harry A. Caton Grange master.
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Vivian Columbus
U.P
Alfred Vivian
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
State Grange
Harry A. Caton
Tornadoes of 1925 Kill 53 and Cause 25 Million in Damages
A 1925 report details tornado fatalities reaching 53 with property losses tallied at 25 million dollars across affected regions. The account emphasizes widespread destruction and the economic impact on communities.
Hebrew and Greek to English translation of sacred texts
Fragmentary line notes a scholarly effort to translate Hebrew and Greek to English, aiming to capture the exact fruit of the apostles' teachings. It implies precision in rendering original wording from the holy scriptures.
Walter Mails Passes Again and Shunted to Syracuse
Manager Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals sent pitcher Walter Mails to Syracuse, signaling a likely long stay. Mails, known as The Great Mails, rose to fame in 1920 with Cleveland and helped win a pennant before later joining the Pacific Coast League.
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Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Flinger
Syracuse
Mails
Pacific Coast League
Cleveland
Forest City
Malis
Brooklyn
Maile
Hornsby
Matis
Pacific Slope
Mail8
League Managers To Meet Tuesday At Legion Home
The Athens Twilight league advisory committee will meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the American Legion home on South Court Street, instead of the Elks home. Managers must also gather at 5:30 PM at the city playgrounds to discuss the upcoming schedule and player contracts for the season.
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Athens
American Legion
South Court Street
Elks
Wagner Drives In Nine as Glouster Defeats Legion 12–11
Honus Wagner homered and collected four hits in six at bats driving in nine of Glouster’s twelve runs in a 12 to 11 victory over the American Legion nine of Hocking Valley at Legion field. Ginnan added four hits for the Legion, while Glo uster rallied with a late surge but fell one run short. The Homestead Grays are set to play next Sunday.
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Gglouster
Honus Wagner
Hocking Valley
Flying Dutchman
American Legion
Green Cab Club
Pittsburgh
Wagner
Cheshire
Legion
Peterson
Woodward
Haas
Ginnan
Glouster
Homestead Grays
Legion Field
Green Cabs
Wright
Feike
Knox
Walsh
Safreed
D. Smith
Molnar
White
Luts
Chessire
Beveridge
Skinner
Pittsburg
WIKG
Moore
Eee
Belmont
Eseseees
Rothwiler
Gilbert
Sptccoms A
A. SR Ball
Ccoccsesee
Eveerveaeeve
Glouster - Brh
G. Smith
Molpar
Cambell
Chesser
Boxing card set for Catholic Sisters benefit at Madison Square Garden
A banner card is staged in Madison Square Garden tonight for a Catholic sisters benefit. Three 10 round bouts feature Stanislaus Zoya za vs Philly McGraw Willie Harmon vs Jack Zivic and Bushy Graham vs Ruby Goldstein.
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New York
Big Siaters
Madison Square Garden
Stanislaus Zoyaza
Philly McGraw
Willie Harmon
Jack Zivic
Bushy Graham
Ruby Goldstein
Red Lucas Delivers Pinch Hit as Reds Top Giants
Red Lucas delivered a three base pinch hit in the eighth inning to power the Reds to a 3 to 2 win over the Giants and extend Cincinnati’s lead. Wallie Pipp also contributed a homer. The Cubs beat the Phillies 10 to 9 in a slugfest with thirty total hits off seven pitchers, including Hack Wilson’s fourth homer of the season.
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Cincinnati
ER Hoa Walker
Dreasen
Roush
Bressler
Pipp
Critzz
Harrave
Pinelli
Sane
Seeee i Picinich
Emmer
AbChristensen
Clucas
aRan
Tyson
Luque
Yoreens Seeees
Frisch
Kelly Oush
Farrell
Lucas Southworth
Parrell
Waike
Tysonays— Walker
Hargrave Cruz Toammer
Pipp Mone
Scott
May
Red Lucas
Reds
Giants
Wallie Pipp
Cubs
Phillies
Hack Wilson
Cardinals Hit Four Homers in 13 2 Rout of Braves
Four different players Blades Rhem L Bell and O Farrell homered as the St Louis Cardinals crushed the Boston Braves 13 to 2. The offensive outburst featured solo shots and propelled the Cardinals to a decisive win.
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Cardinals
Blades
Rhem
L. Bell
O'Farrell
Boston Braves
Detroit Edges Red Sox 6-5 in 11th
Gehring doubled in the 11th as Detroit beat Boston 6-5 with the go ahead hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehring
Detroit
Boston
Cincinnati Tops Denison and Ohio in Buckeye Race
Cincinnati moved ahead of Denison and Ohio University in the Buckeye Association baseball standings last week after wins over both teams. Miami and Ohio Wesleyan lead the table, with Cincinnati at 4 3 and a .571 percentage, while Denison, Ohio University, and Wittenberg trailed in the narrow race.
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Cincinnati
Denison
Ohio University
Buckeye Association
W. T. Pet
Miami
Ecsecena
Ohio Wesleyan
Ceccee
Wittenberge
Cseseee
Parking on Washington flat roof draws city attention
A Washington DC flat topped building roof is being used as a parking area for automobiles. City officials consider safety and zoning implications while residents observe increased activity on the roof.
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Washington, D. C
Skin exposure to UV raises blood bacteria-killing power
Experiments indicate that ultraviolet exposure of skin can enhance the blood’s ability to kill bacteria, with potential implications for immune response and infection resistance.
Ruth Miller and accomplice chased by Cleveland pitcher George Uhle
Ruth Elizabeth Miller accompanied by a bandit in a flivver on a Cleveland filling station raid. George Uhle, ace pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, pursued and overtook the flivver and captured Miller’s companion who fled. Miller claims Kansas City as home and says she deserted her husband and 16 month old child.
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Ruth Elizabeth Miller
Cleveland, O
George Uhle
Cleveland Indians
Uhle
Kansas City
European champions Hakoah lose to all star team 3 2 in Chicago
In Chicago the Viena Hakoah soccer squad, European champions, fell 3 2 to an all star team. It marked their first defeat in the Midwest.
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Chicago
Hakoah
Viena
Chicago Yacht Club Launches Two Legged Race
Commodore Hollis Potter announces a summer yacht race for smaller boats. The event starts July 24 with 85 miles to Milwaukee on day one and 125 miles to Sturgeon Bay from Milwaukee on day two in Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Hollis Potter
Chicago Yacht Club
Milwaukee
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Americans Defeat Oxford Cambridge Amateurs In Walker Cup Play
Members of the American Walker Cup team split four two ball matches with British amateurs of the Oxford Cambridge society. The day’s results plus yesterday’s wins gave the Americans five matches to three, though two extra American foursomes not on the Walker Cup roster also won yesterday, tilting the true margin to six to three in favor of the visitors.
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Eng
Oxford-Cambridge Golfing Society
Walker Cub
Gold production in the United States drops below half last year
The United States produced 49 009 000 dollars worth of gold last year, a figure reported amid debate on national mining output. The data shows a sharp decline from the prior period, prompting discussions on domestic gold reserves and policy implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baseball scores from American and National leagues
In the American Association Toledo 4 and Columbus 8 lead the list with St Paul 5 and Minneapolis 4, Milwaukee 6 and Kansas City 4, Indianapolis 9 and Louisville 5. Louisville 5 and Indianapolis 1 in the second game. In the National League St Louis 13 and Boston 2, Cincinnati 3 and New York 2, Chicago 10 and Philadelphia 9. Pittsburgh Brooklyn rain. American League Detroit 6 and Boston 5. Seenecrew. York rain. Washington Cleveland rain. No other games scheduled.
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American Association
Lesievite
Eeeseee
Minneapolis Ae
Kansas City
Eee
St. Pasneer Eens
Indiana Lig
Milwau
Columbus
Sane
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Eere Wee
Pittsbu
Cc St. Louis Aere
Soos
New
Philadelphia
Ston
New York
Washington
Chica
Cleveland
S. Detroit
Boston
Bt. Louis
Toledo
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Travel Pairings From City Matchups
A list of city-to-city matchups including Columbus versus Toledo Louisville versus Indianapolis Minneapolis versus St Paul Kansas City versus Milwaukee Boston versus St Louis Philadelphia versus Chicago Brooklyn versus Pittsburgh New York versus Cincinnati St Louis versus Boston Cleveland versus Washington Chicago versus New York Detroit versus Philadelphia.
Making synthetic silk requires large amounts of chemicals
A brief note highlights the chemical intensity of producing synthetic silk, noting the need for substantial chemical inputs and related safety considerations.
Ruth Seeks to Break His 1921 Home Run Pace
Babe Ruth is on pace to break his 1921 season home run mark with 12 homers in 28 games. His return to form from last year’s illness has boosted him as a top run scorer and RBI leader while fielding sharply. Outlook hints at negotiations over his 1926 salary with Yankees treasurer Colonel Ruppert.
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Paul W. Waite
New York
Babe Ruth
Artie McGovern
Babe
Yankee Stadium
Colonel Ruppert
Yankee
Bambino
Ruppert
Miss Wills to Have Help of Other Stars
Elizabeth Ryan and Mary K Browne joined Helen Wills in practice for the upcoming international matches in Paris. On nearby courts, Suzanne Lenglen Didi Visato and Helen Contstavlos labored while Rene Lacoste’s grippe illness dampens French singles and doubles hopes.
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Paris
U.P
Elizabeth Ryan
Mary K. Browne
Helen Wills
Suzanne Lenglen
Didi’ Viasto
Helen Contestavlos
Rene Lacoste
Grippe
Jockey Suicide Shocks New York Crowd
Oliver Maudrich once known as George Martin died by suicide in New York. Police report he shot himself after losing his riding job and being replaced by another rider. A note requested cremation of his body.
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Jockey
New York
U.P
Oliver Maudrich
George Martin
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Walter Mails
Bass
Legion Home
Lucas
Hargrave
Christensen
Lindstrm
Esceseses
Southworth
Kelly
Sorterene
Snyder
Meusel
Ssceeseee
Automotive SA Bee Electric
Willard
Miss Wills
ICE
The
Athens Ice & Storage Company
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