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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1925

Page

2

Union of Pom churches to meet at Church Sunday

Pomeroy records say the Union of the churches of Pom will be held at the Church on Sunday evening at seven o clock. Fred C. Weed pastor of the impe on M church will deliver the message.

Correction of Name In Local News Item

In Pomeroy on September 4 a correction notes the article misspelled a name. The person taken to the hospital for appendicitis should be Harry Hutchinson, not Harry Dan.

Pomeroy Harry Dan Harry Hutchinson

Travelers Return From Columbus Fair Attendance

Martin Waddell and John Waddell left yesterday for the Pate fair in Columbus. Mrs William Michael and Mr and Mrs M L Cottingham who had been visiting in Columbus returned. Miss Martha Joachim, visiting with her aunts Mary and Margaret Healy, returned to Dickinson West Virginia today.

Martin Waddell John Waddell Columbus Wiliam Michael M. L. Cottingham Martha Joachim Mary Margaret Healy Dickinson W. Va

POMEROY BEND BRIEFS

Othe Tracy spent Thursday at Pallipolis. Austin Byrne attended the Foster Jenkinson reunion and returned to Toledo. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mullen returned from a trip to Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. William Lowery of Pittsburgh visit Mercy. ioe McKinley Arnold became chief linotype operator at the Daily News. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith and infant and Mrs. James Tracy left for a ten day trip to Akron and Columbus. Arthur Lawrence of Clarksburg WV returned after visiting. Miss Helen Francis Bing returned from Cleveland. D Curtis Reed returned from Columbus on business. Ernest Polk of Racine left for Little Washington PA for employment. Clinton A. Roberts appointed administrator of Ellen B Hawley estate. John L Clark appointed administrator of J O Clark estate.

Pomeroy Bend Othe Tracy Pallipolis Austin Byrne Foster-Jenkinson Toledo Charles Mullen Columbus William Lowery Pittsburgh Pete Rappold Mercy McKinley Arnold The Daily News Edward Smith James Tracy Pomeroy Akron Arthur Lawrence Clarksburg WV. Va Helen Francis Bing Cleveland D. Curtis Reed Ernest Polk Racine Little Washington

Miners Raymond Ohlinger and Glenna Campbell License Outcome

Raymond Ohlinger, 26, and Glenna Campbell, 21, of Middleport were involved in a licensing matter reported from Pomeroy on September 4. The fragment indicates a license was obtained or involved, but details are incomplete, with unclear agency or purpose.

Oalinger-Campbell

James Arnold Injured At Darkollow Mine

James Arnold suffered a severe accident at the Darkollow mine when his foot was caught in a coal shack while at work. Surgeons fear amputation may be necessary. The incident occurred Tuesday in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy James Arid Ollow

Eight men charged with trespassing railroad property

Pomeroy reports eight men appeared before Squire Gilmore charged with trespassing railroad property. Each faced a fine totaling 14 dollars after wiring for money and awaiting release. Listed defendants include Hugh Meadows Oscar McGee J H Keres Claude Searls Harley As Huntington Fred Douglas Canton Hezekiah Robert da Thomas Haskin Clarksburg W Va

Pomeroy Menre Squire Gilmore Yesay Hugh Meadows Oscar McGee J. H. Keres Claude Searls Harley As Huntington Fred Douglas Canton Hezekiah Robert da Thomas Haskin Clarksurg W. Va

Will admitted to probate for H. Radford in Pomeroy

The will of the late H. Radford was admitted to probate on Thursday in Pomeroy. Will Smith was appointed executor by Judge Cora B. Roberts.

Pomeroy Tw. H. Radford Will- Smith Cora B. Roberts

Community notices from Dundas and nearby areas

McArthur family and relatives traveled to Columbus for a fair in Gallipolis while the primary department of the Christian church held an annual picnic at a grove near Dundas. Mrs Lowry and her son Frank visited relatives in Columbus. Miss Whitlatch and Miss Anderson are noted in connection with Bliss Business and Ray. Florence Finney returns to school after a vacation with relatives in New Plymouth. Elizabeth Warner and Alan Agan Briggs noted visiting Runyon connections in Wells and New York.

C. H. Winland Fidren Wanda Weldon Columbus Gallipolis The Christian Church Parante and Grove Bliss Mary Anderson Ray Nira Tucker Florence Finney Relahere New Plymouth Smith

Curtis Brown 43 Dies After Stroke at Home

Curtis Brown 43 a B and O railroad agent at Wilmington died after a stroke of apoplexy shortly after returning home from work Tuesday evening. He lived in the area all his life and previously served as agent here. Funeral was held Friday at 3 pm with Hamden cemetery burial. He leaves a widow two daughters Louise and Pauline their mother Mrs Josephine Brown sisters Gertrude Ida and Grace Brown and Mrs Orson Ogier of Columbus. Mrs Martha Guthrie 76 dies after illness and stroke at her daughter's home in Hamden. Services were held Friday and burial in Cambridge. She leaves one daughter Mrs C L Sunnafrank and two sons Bert and John.

Curtis Brown Wilmington D. K. Thamas Louise Pauline Josephine Brown Gertrude Ida Grace Brown Orson Ogier Columbus Martha Guthrie C. ‘L. Sunnafrank Cambridge C.L. Sunnafrank Hamden Bert John Cleveland

Few petitions filed for Athens city elections

Petitions for the Athens city November elections were sparse with deadlines near. Clerk David Johnson notes outlying villages show stronger competition for mayor and school board posts. In Nelsonville and Glouster three mayoral candidates each. Chauncey sees keen race among independents. Athens itself has only three petitions filed for city offices two for county school board two for a county post.

David Johnson County Board of Elections Johnson Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey Coolville Athens C. T. Moore A. B. Roe A. E. Whaley Charles E. Bradberry W. B. Jacoby

All Americans of Cincinnati Set for Two-Game Series

The All Americans of Cincinnati, a leading K I O League club, visit Glouster for a Sunday and Labor Day twin bill at 2:80 p.m. The squad features Grant, Wid Dayer, and Collins in a tough series that also includes a Homestead Grays appearance on Sept 18 and a Reds exhibition on Sept 29.

Hans Wagner Carnegie Elks American Legion Club All- Americans Cincinnati Marco's Dayton Gardner & Harvey Cuban Stara Havana Grant New York Giant Wid Dayer Baltimore Orioles Collins Beaumont Texas Homestead Grays Cincinnati Reds Reds Legion

Gertrude Ederle Faces Weather Delay In Channel Swim

In CAPE GRIZNEZ France on September 4 unfavorable weather threatened to postpone Miss Gertrude Ederle Americas girl swimming champion from attempting the English Channel swim today. If she cannot depart today she may cancel the attempt or stay another week hoping better conditions will allow a future endeavor before returning to the United States.

Cape Griznez France Gertrude Ederle Americas

Eagles Cap Twilight League With 14 to 8 Victory

The Eagles defeated the Managers and Officials 14 to 8 to close the Twilight League season at the Playgrounds. Gullum pitched well but received slack support. Wat Akins and Gibbs led the offense with back to back homers. Peck Beverage scored twice, and Grubb closed with two strong innings. Haddox started for the Eagles, with limited effort due to a comfortable lead.

Eagies Gullum Megies Guillum Wat- Akins Gibbs Professor Grubb Peck Beverage Mester Peck Pennell Mack Sennett Harvey Rameecy Williams Billy Harvey Bill Pierre Pierre Johnson Beverage Haddox Eagles

Kilowatt Gunn Leads Amateurs Toward Golf Final

At Oakmont Country Club Gunn from Atlanta, nicknamed Kilowatts, swept past Watts Gunn’s rivals in the National Amateur Championship semis, winning 4 to 1 in the eyes of betting odds as he aims for Dick Jones of New York. The other semi pits Bob Jones against George Vonelm as they contend for the 1924 finalist clash.

Oakmont Country Club Pittsburgh Watts Gunn Atlanta Gunn Dick Jones New York W. L. Bradford Jess Sweetser Bob Jones George Vonelm Jones Robert Merion Vonelm

German swimmer completes 37 mile Baltic crossing

Noted swimmer from Germany is believed to have set a world record with a 37 mile journey from Fer Mara Island to Warnemuende in the Baltic Sea. He swam 22 hours alone despite rough waters carrying only a thermos of beef tea a compass and a wrist watch.

Fermara Island Baltic Sea Warnemuende

Dempsey Bets Buffalo Nickel as Final Round Nears

Dempsey set to bet a Buffalo nickel in a potential final round. Two unlikely spectacles loom, including Bobby Jones versus Kilowatt Gunn or Jones against Jones, featuring Robert Jones and Richard Jones both rising as expected champions in the tournament spotlight.

Dempsey Bobby Jones Gunn Jones Robert Richard Westchester County N. Y

Brain waves teased as permanent waves joke

Mr. O Geofty muses whether brain waves discussed by scientists relate to permanent waves. The gentleman quips that his wife Sarah seems preoccupied with the same idea, expressing light whimsy.

Mr. O’geofty Sarah

Detroit’s Two Greatest Benefactors Named by Mayor

The Detroit mayor cites Ty Cobb and Henry Ford as the city’s top benefactors. Cobb is credited with perfecting the fallaway slide while Ford is praised for the fall-away fenders.

Detroit Ty I Cobb Henry Ford Mr. Cobb Mr. Ford

Pirates Extend unbeaten streak with 5 2 win over Cardinals

The Pirates captured their ninth straight victory 5 to 2 as they continued to press for first place. Under George Gibson the Cubs split with the Reds, winning 8 to 2 in eleven innings and losing 4 to 0 in the second game.

International News Service Pirates Cardinals George Gibson Cubs Reds

Johnny Kane Debuts with White Sox in 3 1 Win

Johnny Kane formerly of Houston joined the White Sox and handled eight chances at second base without error in a 3 to 1 victory over the Browns.

Johnny Kane Houston White Sox Browns

Tigers Rally Past Indians 11-9 In Seventh Inning Upset

The Tigers erased a late deficit and scored multiple runs in the seventh to defeat the Indians 11 to 9 in a high scoring game.

Baseball game between Chicago and Cincinnati ends scoreless

In a low scoring game Chicago 0 Cincinnati 0 after seven and a half innings. Pitcher Blake allows 7 hits in 8 innings while Keen gives up 3 in 1 inning. Errors credited to Critz Caveney and Krueger. Hartnett Pinelli with two base hits. Zitzmann steals base. Holke and Caveney execute sacrifices.

Blake Chicago Cincinnati Critz Caveney Krueger Hartnett Pinelli Zitzmann tHolke Pittenger Grimm Holke K. R

Tigers Rally Past Indians In Ninth For 11 9 Win

In Cleveland on September 3, Detroit erased a seven run deficit and beat the Indians 11 to 9. Wingo doubled with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth to cap a late rally. Pitching and fielding notes accompany the tense finish with a flurry of hits, errors and strategic plays.

Tigers Cleveland Uhle Detroit Wingo

Badger Queen Bernice Wall Captures Fourth Golf Crown

Miss Bernice Wall of Oshkosh wins the Wisconsin state women’s golf title for the fourth time in five seasons. The petite champion is hailed as a future star from the Badger Commonwealth.

Bernice Wall Wisconsin Oshkosh Badger Commonwealth

Return of Leonard credited to Greb and Wallace

The article credits Harry Greb for much of Leonard's return to boxing and recalls Mickey Wallace as proving he was a human, not merely unusually tough.

Mr. Leonard Harry Greb Mroc Mickey Walace

Pitching details from late 1940s baseball recap

In a game summary, 4 runs were batted in the ninth as Holloway and Able each yielded several hits and runs. Miller and Karr contributed, while Doyle was hit by a pitch. Whitehill threw a wild pitch. Carroll earned the win and Karr took the loss.

Holloway Able Miller Karr Doyle Whitehill Carroll

Phillies Surprise National League Surges Under Fletcher

Philadelphia led by Art Fletcher climbs the NL standings this season near fourth place. The Phillies bat well and pitch solidly, showing grit in a recent 9 inning rally against the Pirates, nearly tying the game as the last out was recorded. Youngster Leach and others offer hope for next season.

Philadelphia Art Fletcher Phillies Phils Fletcher Pirates Leach

American Association Scores and Schedule Summary

The American Association results include Minneapolis 7 Columbus 6, St. Paul 3 Toledo 0, Louisville 7 Kansas City 6, and Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis 2 Chicago 3 Cincinnati 2 in 11 innings. Cincinnati 4 Chicago 0 with others postponed by rain. Detroit 1 Chenal LEAGUE and 2 63 St. Louis 1. Chicago and schedule noted.

American Association Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Toledo Louisville Kansas City Coe Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Detroit

Games Today Across Baseball Leagues

Louisville visits Kansas City while Cincinnati plays Chicago in the National League. Brooks meets Boston and New York faces Philadelphia. St Louis hosts Pittsburgh for two games as the American League opens with no set schedule.

American Association Louisville Kansas City National League Cincinnati Chicago Brooks Boston New York Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh

Benny Leonard Return Hinted as Box Office Move

Benny Leonard signals a ring return driven by financial motivation more than affection for family. The veteran fighter comments that his bank balance guides the comeback plan, suggesting a renewed career path in boxing.

Benny Leonard Benny

Central Ohio financial institution boasts 30 years service and strong reserves

The institution highlights over 30 years serving Central Ohio with 5 percent time certificates of deposit from date. It reports more than $360 million received and disbursed with no investor losses. A reserve and loss fund of $1.1 million backs all investors in emergencies, promoting reliability and trustworthiness as the region’s largest building and loan.

Ohio Obie Sett Cnae Ang Eamanare

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