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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
2
Ohio State initiations begin with upperclassmen aiming to humiliate pledges. A guard uses a pine board to supervise hazing as pledges polish foyers with toothbrushes and attempt to sell peanuts on a streetcar. Mirror Lake hosts multiple playful baths while no serious injuries are reported.
Tokyo reports rising cases of three-person suicides in Japan as lovers and even geisha join pairs in seeking death. A boat is tied together for the act near Osaka, while another trio of schoolgirls were found on a beach, all linked by sash bindings. Hard times push some women toward deemed disgrace of not marrying.
New York is described as a major illicit booze hub with bootleggers operating openly. The piece details methods of dispensing alcohol, widespread distribution, and a forecasted crackdown by prohibition officers. It names various roles involved from restaurant owners to cab drivers and notes price competition and synthetic gin.
Mrs Elizabeth Phillips presented a three pound sweet potato claimed as the year’s largest though the townspersons doubt it. Wrecks and car tows reported. Shorty Grubb’s taxi collision. Billy Wolf axle spill near Killips bridge with no serious injuries. R A Jago moved to FE L Bean house. Henry attended the Masons session in Cleveland. Frank Finly and sons visited Shoops. Phillips head to Tipton for extended visit with relatives.
The ad claims vigor comes from rich red blood with plentiful red corpuscles. It argues illness or overwork lowers red cells and drains life, while Gude's Pepromangan restores blood quality and improves eating, sleeping, and exercise. sold by all druggists.
In Coolville Ohio on October 26 Mrs Abbie Parker of the M E home College Hill Cincinnati visited her cousins E Barrows and son C E Barrows. They have long celebrated birthdays born in 1835. This year guests included Mrs Claude Conklin Mrs Nettie Richardson Mrs Lizzie Richardson Mrs Nancy Clark Miss Theresa Dinsmoor and Nanna Seifried. A feast dinner and perfect day accompanied the celebration.
The report notes the first diphtheria death in the area, a six year old boy of the Blair family, with Drs Copeland Weber and later Higgins Munn investigating. Burial occurred at Cutler cemetery and local officials plan further school visits as public health actions.
Joe Lynch former bantamweight champion appears in the ring tonight in New York facing Phil O'Dowd of Columbus in a 12 round bout marking his first ring appearance since losing the title last July.
Advert shows a laxative tonic named Bromo Quin ine Tablet claimed to cure cold and relieve headaches. It notes genuine product bears the BE. W. Grove signature and urges buyers to ensure the Bromo branding is correct.
Sand Run, Oct. 24 The home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Spencer was the scene of a pretty surprise party Saturday evening Oct. 22 honoring their son Everett for his 20th birthday. About fifty friends greeted him on his return from Logan with many presents and refreshments served late.
Russ Finsterwald, Ohio University head coach, held a candid talk with the team after the Denison game. He blamed no one else, urged players to come through, and emphasized hard work, discipline, and sportsmanlike conduct as the squad aims to rebound from a loss they felt should have been ours.
Athens high school meets Huntington high on Thursday in a battle against the powerful eleven. Huntington boasts the best team in school history and the West Virginia squad has not lost this season, having defeated Gallipolis Marietta Portsmouth and other strong opponents.
The Huntington line averages 163 pounds with Captain Sharp of Athens facing a 1990-pound center. Seagraves, Button and two 170-pound tackles bolster Huntington. Athens boasts fast backs, including quarterback Martin and halfback Wookey, with Fullback Hueber lining up at 180. The Athens squad is in peak condition with Barnes and Oldfield ready to cover, Maple delivering line power, and Gan dee Wilcox at tackles.
London report notes King George’s racing stable at Newmarket endures repeated near misses with horses mostly finishing second or third. The piece contrasts royal treatment in sport with a humorous anecdote about the Shah of Persia and King Edward, highlighting reactions to royal-bourgeois tension in early 20th century racing culture.
Charles Barnhart of Glen Ebon arraigned before Justice Helwig on a keep the peace affidavit filed by Sue Thomas. He pleaded not guilty and posted 300 bond. Case to be decided in the common pleas court.
In Warsaw Indiana on October 26 Harry Long aged 17 was detained by authorities after fatally harming his two younger brothers with a gas pipe. The motive and full circumstances remained under investigation.
Oct. 25 report from New Philadelphia Ohio details Deputy Game Warden O W Smith seizing a dressed rabbit from Simon Hisrich at his country home in Oldtown Valley. Hisrich denies hunting out of season while authorities claim the rabbit was found in a pan being carried away by Hisrich's employee.
COOLVILLE Ohio October 26 Grace Morrison longtime Grange member passes away. The Troy Grange met October 22 and initiated five candidates. Degree work will continue November 1 with no program that day. Mrs Abbie Parker visiting relatives at this time.
In Cairo Illinois on Tuesday a mail car between Centralia and Cairo was robbed with severe sacks rifled. Thomas C Hill was arrested and charged with the crime according to authorities.
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