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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1921
Page
2
United Press reports Harvard, Georgia Tech, Dartmouth and Penn suffered defeats as Center College's Prayin' Colonels staged a high class upset. Harvard was derailed for the first time since 1916, ending the game in a 6 to 6 tie in New York.
Fibre proves a wall of defense and smart play as Ohio Wesleyan faces Cincinnati next. Loomis directs the team while Littler and Fuller star in the backfield. coordinators, tackles, and substitutions shape the close contest.
The Western conference title race tightens with Ohio State favored 7 to 5 over Chicago. Ohio State, Chicago, Wisconsin, and Iowa remain undefeated in Big Ten play, with Ohio State and Chicago to meet in Chicago on Saturday. The Buckeyes have all regulars available after an idle week and prep for the Maroon game pending any injuries.
Coach Julie Finsterwald reshapes the Ohio Varsity, beating Baldwin Wallace 35 to 0 at Ohio Field. Star captain Peg Fuller shines with multiple long runs and a dramatic 85 yard TD, while Littler and Fibre spark ground gains and touchdowns. Ohio suffers no injuries.
Four women prisoners at Mt Joy prison in Dublin escape by rope ladders after removing cell window bars. The wall top escape occurred amid glee in Sinn Fein circles as the inmates, long sentenced to the British military prison, fled the yard.
The state of Ohio Athens County Court of Common Pleas Lillian Drake et al announce a sheriff sale on November 12 1921 at 1 pm. One sixth of various parcels in Dover and York townships is offered at public auction at the courthouse. The parcels include parts of lots 861 860 and several others with coal reserves reserved. The sale aims to satisfy a judgment in favor of Lillian Drake and Lenore Worstell. Cash payment required day of sale.
The document fixes the 1922 terms for Athens County Ohio Common Pleas Court as January 9 May 1 October 2 with sessions beginning at 9 a m Judge Y G Worstell signs the order. The clerk T L Morgan certifies copy accuracy dated October 12 1921 with official seal.
The Republican Publicity Association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr argues against Henry Ford's claim that railroad stockholders are parasites unless they operate railways. It defends thrift and investment in large enterprises, noting railroad workers already can invest and that savings should support employment and national transport growth rather than be idle.
With one week until voting, voters see state issues and local contests. The mayoral field includes T B Roush and Levi A Stephenson along with four independents. Other offices listed include city treasurer assessor city solicitor and council positions across wards and the board of education.
Harry Dixon of Wellsburg WV is notified that Goldie Dixon has filed for divorce and child custody in the court of common pleas Athens County Ohio on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Hearing set on and after November 25 1921. Foster & Wells attorneys for Goldie Dixon.
Photo shows Samuel Rea pennsylvania system president Judge Barton railway labor board chairman and Albert Phillips union representative. They were key figures in the pre strike peace negotiations where unions rail executives and the labor board sought a settlement. Barton led the effort for a peaceful settlement.
Dr A H Andrews of Chicago returns from Mesa Verde with a plan to place a glass hour glass among the cliff dwellings. The bowl will collect dust over years to reveal how long the ruins were inhabited by measuring natural sedimentation.
Martin Smith a teacher shot his wife and his five year old child then killed himself at their Smith home near Elizabeth according to a police report.
Auctioneer V D Worthes Col Allen offers at 12 World Standard time a farm sale 3.4 miles north of Albany on the Albany Marshfield road Thursday Nov 3 1921. Items include 3 year old draft mare 3 cows Holstein heifer 2 Durham calves 15 sheep Delaval separator wagon harness cultivators mowers rakes drills scales and many other farm implements with lunch on grounds. Sale begins at 10 A M with items ready and sale to commence promptly at 12 o'clock sharp.
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