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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
2
An advertisement touts Tix a magical foot remedy claiming to ease tired aching feet and remove corns blisters bunions and acidity. It urges readers to buy a box at department stores and promises long lasting comfort for a few cents. Social notes mention Clarence Dutton staying with parents in Carroll and local weekend visits by Parker and Lee families.
The community mourns the death of Mrs. J. B. Dickerson originally from Hockingport. Ida Cook returns from Corapolis after attending the funeral. Other local residents, including Mrs. Phina Barrows and Mildred Elliott, are mentioned with visits and health updates.
Worried and tired with stiff joints and rheumatic pains claim relief from excess uric acid. Read here how a single bottle may aid back kidney trouble and bladder health. send name and address to Dept. T-2093 for a 750 bottle with no obligation.
Yesterday's scores show Cleveland 3 Boston 2. Philadelphia 5 Detroit 3. Washington 10 Chicago 6. St. Louis 7 New York 6. The results reflect late-season action with tight games and notable offenses across multiple matchups.
In baseball results, the American Association games saw Louisville beat Milwaukee 9 to 8, Toledo 9 over Minneapolis 3, St. Paul 6 over Columbus 0, and Kansas City 11 over Indianapolis 5. All National League games were postponed because of rain.
Ralph De Palma, labeled a hard luck driver, broke the track record yesterday on the speedway for 183 cubic inch piston displacement cars and earned the pole for the 600 mile Memorial Day race. Other qualifiers include Gene Chagnagne, Eddie Hearne, Joe Thomas, Joe Boyer, Jules Ellingboe, Percy Vail, and Ira Vail.
Yesterday's hero Jack Graney sparked Cleveland to a 3 2 win over Boston with a ninth inning RBI. Jack Quinn allowed a bases loaded wild pitch as the Red Sox fell to the Browns 7 6. Ruth hit his thirteenth homer as the Athletics edged the Tigers 4 3. Walker and Dykes homered for the winners while rugged defense helped a rival beat the White Sox amid rain in National League action.
Ireland Howard Bingman underwent a successful operation last Friday in a Columbus hospital. His right arm was amputated and he is recovering well. Mrs. Clem Miller and sister Dorothy Dodd of Marietta visited with their parents Mr. and Mrs. H. P. add Mrs. Ida Cubbison spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Minta Hornsby. Miss Mabel Hornsby returned home from Stewart where she had been employed. The Root and Daugherty families attended Antioch church services. John Hornsby visited Parkersburg. Junior Bingman of Nelsonville stays with cousin Wendell Clark. Preparations are being made here for Children’s Day services.
Mrs. Lucile O Nell surprised by friends and neighbors at her home Tuesday evening. Plans announced for Children’s Day and Memorial services at C P church on May 29 with a morning program and basket dinner. M E church reports ten converts baptized Sunday and added to membership. Epworth League organized with Ralph Ladd as president, Emil Parker as vice president, and Miss Otice Mar- as secretary and vice president.
The article reports Egypt’s rising self-determination mood triggering anti British violence including deaths and injuries in Alexandria. Gen Sir H H Allenby now commands British forces with headquarters in Cairo after victories in the region.
Ris as third vice president Irene Davis as fourth vice president Lucile O Neil as secretary Willlie Harner as assistant secretary Davis as treasurer Jessie Collins. Cottage prayer meeting at Liberty Hudnells home Friday May 27. Quarterly meeting at Town House Sunday May 29 at 2 30. Albany meeting Saturday at 1. Recent rains lift farmer spirits though they seek sunshine. Pauley family visiting from Huntington West Virginia. Wheat prices reach yearly high as operators push back against Board of Trade regulation citing supply and demand.
In Chicago May 26 farmers with grain in elevators earned net profits while speculators who had sold wheat short faced squeezes as May wheat hit 1.85 on the Chicago board. Reports cite continued drought in the south affecting markets.
The big Decoration Day parade will leave the armory at noon May 30 with Major S. M. Johnson as grand marshal. Units include Co L 4th Ohio, artillery, G A R in autos, Relief Corp, World War veterans in two divisions, Spanish American War veterans, Boy Scouts, and school children with flowers. Parade ends at cemetery for services before the Ohio State vs Ohio University game.
May 26 report from London notes a coal strike looming as tobacco factories with stores and fuel supplies operate but warn of shortages. Miners and mine owners invited by Lloyd George may meet Friday, while smokers rush to emergency stockpiles. Many rely on cooperative stores, and even the unemployed seek cigarettes.
Dr. Clarence Mitchell led a revival at Millfield and was a guest of Rev. and Mrs. Ray Gardner. He paused services for a brief break and said services would resume tonight and continue through Sunday. Mitchell also baptized many people today at the Athens Christian Church with Rev. Murch assisting.
There were two successful operations this morning for removal of adenoids and tonsils at Copeland Howe hospital. Patients were Juanita Pearl Hysell of Pomeroy and Charles Jewell of Carnegie, Pa.
May 26 Chicago report of violent feud in the nineteenth ward where gun clashes left a person dead and others injured as rival factions battled.
A Taylor Ridge Sunday School session is planned at the church at 2 p m this Sunday with all invited. A Kempton family reunion was held at John and Davis home honoring D W Kempton James Kempton and Lizzie Haworth with a large gathering, dinner and photos. The note adds that dextrine production has started in Japan for textile use.
Carthage residents and neighbors share visits and events from Trimble to Coolville. Hazel Cole guests Miss Goldie Burton. Mrs Pearl Robinson visits near Guysville. families attend a Coolville baseball game and high school play in Stewart. hay loss from lightning insured. new rubber-tired buggy bought. Blaine Chapman and sister visit Coolville. gas well drilling preparatory steps on Blaine Chapman farm. multiple Sunday visits among local families. Emmett Swisher and bride bid farewell with a ringing belling event.
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