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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1924

Page

2

Logan News Back From Hospital After Prolonged Illness

Edward Spicer a New Strait merchant and coal dealer returned home Tuesday after spending three weeks in a jumbus hospital for typhoid fever and influenza. He has endured twenty five weeks of illness with a leg cast four months and possible bone graft in the spinal column. Imandery will accompany grand lodge officers as escort for the Bremen trip and Mason hall departure is set for 12:30.

Jumbus Edward Spicer Spicer Imandery Igrand Lodge Bremen

Voters Arrive Early as County Election Touts Huge Turnout

Work crews at shops and factories line up at polling places when polls open Tuesday morning. Officials predicted one of the largest county elections on record with several county ticket races seen as close. Women are well represented among precinct staff.

Spencer Found Fit for Treatment at Athens State Hospital

In Judge Stephenson's court on Monday Frank Spencer of Murray City was adjudged a fit subject for treatment at the Athens state hospital. Deputy Sheriff Brandt conveyed him to the hospital the same day. The examining medical board included Drs. A. Kirkland and C. Allen. Spencer is twenty years old and works as a miner.

Stephenson Frank Spencer Murray City Athens State Hospital Brandt A. Kkr Nith C. ©. Allen Spencer

Presbyterians and Masons Unite in County Church Event

Local Presbyterians and their pastor joined with Brethren at Union Furnace for joint services. The meeting aims to bolster weaker country churches through cooperation. Rev C St Douglass participated. Bremen Masons prepare to dedicate a new temple with Logan Commandery Knights Templar and Grand Lodge of Ohio involvement.

Union Furnace Presbyterian Church Presbtery Hocking County C. St. Douglass Masons of Bremen Logan Commandery Knights Templar Grand Lodge of Ohio Lancaster New Lexington

Reverend Blair Delivers First Cobblestones and Cornerstones Sermon

Rev J W Blair of the Methodist church delivered the first of five sermons on Cobblestones and Cornerstones focusing on duties of re citizenship Build up the constitution and uphold the law was a key point The Sunday evening attendance was large The next sermon will be next Sunday evening

J. W. Blair Methodist Church

Death of Robert Edward Steward Affects Local Family

Friends of Chief of Police and Mrs Karl Steward mourn the death of their eleven month old son Robert Edward Steward who died at home on West Islunter Street at 6 50 pm Sunday after a brief illness. The child, twin, had been ill for over a week before the son also fell ill and died of intestinal poisoning. Funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon and burial followed at Oak Grove by Harden Undertaking Co.

Karl Steward Robert Edward West Islunter Street Oak Grove Harden Undertaking Co

Hunters Taken For Sabbath Pursuit Near Logan

Deputy Game Protector C. C. Higgins nabbed three men on the William Krinn farm west of Logan for hunting during the closed season. Jacob Myers pled guilty and paid a 25 fine plus costs. Jacob Moore and Stanley Derr were granted a hearing with the case continued. Myers said he carried a gun to shoot a ground hog molesting his crop. the officer testified the men appeared to be trying to flush a rabbit from a brush heap.

C. C. Higgins William Krinn Logan Jacob Myers Jacob Moore Stanley Derr Miller Myers Moore Derr Game V Protector

Pre-election sermons urge voting across city churches

Special Sunday evening sermons in city churches urged citizens to exercise the right to vote. Ministers stressed voting regardless of choice, hoping to mobilize a large turnout today. Rev. Il Lauer of Hunter Street Lutheran preached on Christian Citizenship.

Il Lauer Hunter Street

Rainbound Irish maids sail to America for work

Six months of ceaseless rain drives poverty struck girls from west Ireland to seek domestic jobs in the United States. From Donegal Bay to the Shannon, families send daughters abroad as potatoes rot and funds run low. Margaret Egan recalls the quiet exodus of ten girls leaving home to work in American households. The arrivals promise relief for American hosts and a hopeful end to endless rain.

New York Ireland Donegal Bay Ligo Shanm County Clare West Ireland Mayo Galway Connaught America Shannon Margaret Egan Kilrush New York Harbor

Athens High Downs Nelsonville 26 to 0 in hard fought clash

Athens Red and Black dominate Nelsonville in a 26 to 0 victory. Both teams trade long runs with Athens pulling away in the second half as penalties and stout defense shape the game. Johnny Algeo and Pete McKinley break through with key touchdowns while Nelsonville struggles to finish drives. Attendance 3,000.

Athens Nelsonville Scarlet and Gray Johnny Algeo Pete McKinley Nelsonvill Moore Brown Hamilton Nelsonville Sondaws Ob Ivekckkes Cooke

Stuhldreher Praised as Brainy Back by Rockne

Rockne lauds Stuhldreher for keen judgment in play selection and versatile talents. He notes the quarterback’s carrying ability and other duties, saying only four great backs limit his individual glory.

Stuhldreher Rockne

Powers of football officials on darkness in game play

Officials may suspend play if conditions are too dark and cannot complete four equal periods. If a game starts late and darkness threatens completion, the referee may shorten the game to four periods of equal length and must obtain ratification from team captains on the exact timing.

Ohio Conference race in doubt as Oberlin and Ohio Wesleyan face key tests

Ohio Wesleyan and Oberlin remain threats in the tight race with Akron and Ohio Wesleyan to challenge leaders. Cincinnati, Miami, and Denison also play pivotal roles as Case, Wooster, and Ohio Northern seek key wins. Miami aims to topple Western Reserve while Wittenberg and Kenyon confront tough schedules.

Cleveland Ohio Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Miami Bear Cats Akron Oberlin-Cincinnati Akray Barnes McClaren McAndrew Case Wesleyan Methodists Wooster Gribben Ohio State Ohio Northern Denison Granville Norsemen Kerchner Ada Western Reserve Oxford Queriin Saints Kenyon Gambier Mt. Union

London Lamps a Ball Game

Cartoonish dialogue in London about American baseball and boxing icons. Birds-eye comments mock American pitchers and U S sports culture with jokes on umpires, masks, and batters. Mentions Gowdy Nehf McGraw and Joe Beckett in playful London perspective.

Referee May Shorten Remaining Periods By Consent

During intermission the referee with consent of the two captains may shorten the playing time of the remaining period or periods. The rule emphasizes captain approval for any time reduction during play.

Gay time at Bush-Biddle match dinner

John Swanson of Athens Country club received the Crooks champion trophy from President Zenner at the Bush-Biddle annual dinner with 130 golfers present. Prizes included a Burke golf bag to I P Bush, golf balls to Ned J Wolfe, and a back spin mashie to Butch Grover. The event ended with card games as the crowd roistered in a festive mood.

John Swanson Athens Country Club Crooks Bush-Biddle Zenner D. H. Biddle Burke I’. W. Bush Ned J. Wolfe Ned Finsterwald Wheeler Dew Sam Johnson Bob Wood Butch Grover Mashie

Firpo to fight in Metropolitan district this winter

New York Nov 3 Luis Angel Firpo will headline several bouts in the Metropolitan district this winter. Possible engagements include fights with Bartley Madden at the Newark armory and with Quintin Romaro Rojas the Chilean heavyweight at Madison Square Garden, with more bouts pending.

New York Luis Angel Firpo Bartley Madden Newark Quintin Romaro-Rojas Madison Square

Service Teams Face New York In Election Day Feature

Interest centered on the Third Army Corps team of Baltimore and the Seventh regiment meeting the New York National Guard eleven at the Polo Grounds in an election day feature.

New York Third Army Corps Baltimore Seventh Regiment New York National Guard Polo Grounds

Kirkwood to Play in All Winter Tourneys

Joe Kirkwood will compete in all winter tournaments for the season breaking with a past hint he was finished with tournament play. The note confirms his return to competitive golf across multiple winter events.

Joe Kirkwood

Cobb Predicts Heinie Manush Will Hit Well Next Year

Ty Cobb offers an optimistic forecast for Heinie Manush's bat in the upcoming season expecting strong hitting, citing Manush's earlier form and potential.

Ty Cobb Heinie Manush

Detroit Fights End With Night of Knockouts

Clarence Rosen of Detroit knocked out Willie Sullivan of Cincinnati in four rounds. Joe Lucas, Detroit, stopped Fighting Lee Ferraris of Cincinnati in eight rounds.

Detroit Mich Clarence Rosen Willie Sullivan Cincinnati Joe Lucas Lee Ferraris

Denver Boxer Don Long Balances Ring Career and Service

Don Long known as Terror, a University of Denver student, has boxed professionally for about two years while serving as assistant scoutmaster for a Denver Boy Scout troop and teaching a Bible school class. At nineteen he began as an amateur and turned pro after showing promise, with wins over Harry Bramer Bud Hamilton Jack Doyle Eddie Mack and other local boxers.

Don Terror) Long University of Denver Denver Boy Scouts Boy Scout Movement Harry Bramer Bud Hamilton Jack Doyle Eddie Mack

Iowa Shows Nothing After Illini Blowout

Iowa City, Nov. 4. Burt Ingwerson’s Zuppke system imported from Illinois left Iowa with a disastrous defeat. The Illini offense and Grange powered a one sided win while Ingwerson admitted Iowa was dead on their feet and offered no remedy, saying there was nothing to be done.

Iowa City William Howard Taft Burt Ingwerson Illinois Iowa Taft Maranville Grange Illini Ingwerson

French boxer in hospital after knockout loss

Paris reports a young boxer lying in a haze after a knockout. He recalls nothing of the fight or his opponent Francis and believes his injuries came from a plane accident. Doctors say his condition is improving but details remain unclear.

Paris Ory Francis

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Iowa Hawkeyes Struggle Against Grange Sidewind in Poor Showing

Ingwerson notes Iowa's defense looked solid until Grange exposed gaps. Windy conditions hindered punt returns and scoring as Himes found the end zone twice, with Grange adding more. Iowa lacked punch and understanding of the Zuppke system, raising questions about team cohesion and game plan.

Ingwerson Grange Iowa Britton Graham Hawkeyes Som Otto Han ‘Cock Parkin Vieckenstein Minnesota Art Loss

Tolley Stuns in Atlanta with Prodigious Drives

In Atlanta Cyril Tolley the British amateur shocked experts by hitting drives longer than any before on three holes. He reeled off prodigious lengths that surpassed existing records and astonished the crowd.

Atlanta Bobby Jones Cyril Tolley

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