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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
2
With 63 already on his tally, Babe Ruth eyes surpassing his 1920 mark of 54 homers. In 23 games left, he needs two more circuit clouts to set a new record as the Yankees finish the season at the Polo Grounds.
In Genoa Delaware County Ohio villagers funded a church by buying a second hand Free Will church. A housemover placed the church on new foundations and large congregations now attend, reviving spiritual guidance after years without a regular pastor.
The text notes Napoleon believed the shortest men are often the brainiest and he typically selected small men for his most demanding assignments.
Summary of yesterday's scores. American Association games: Indianapolis 6 Columbus 3. Columbus 7 Indianapolis 4. Toledo 7 Louisville 5. Minneapolis 19 Milwaukee 9. Minneapolis 8 Milwaukee 7. National League: Chicago 8 Cincinnati 2. Philadelphia 8 Boston 6. Boston 18 Philadelphia 2. American League: Philadelphia 6 New York 3. Detroit 15 Cleveland 1. St Louis 4 Chicago 8. No other games scheduled.
The Ameri can Rifle and Revolver Club of Athens held a rifle shoot with top scores including Dave Taylor 42 ten shots 48 and Clarence Way 43 ten shots 44. Prone shooting saw Ray Sams 42 1 2 with 47 and Bill Silvas 36 with 36. Monday’s results list Taylor 43 1 2 for 45 and Graves 43 2 8 for 60.
Hundreds of armed residents search Hibbing area for John Webb after he shot and killed three officers who tried to arrest him near Nelson. Webb barricaded inside his home behind furniture and fired on officers entering. Webb’s son and sister provided charges amid family distress.
The public utilities commission is believed to approve the merger of Ohio State and Ohio Bell Telephone after company data and arguments were presented. The Columbus portion remains under consideration following the city attorney’s motion to dismiss.
A patient reports losing faith in doctors and medicines until Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cured acute indigestion and gas. The simple preparation is claimed to remove catarrhal mucus and reduce inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.
The beaver uses its flat tail mainly for swimming but can also thump it on the water to serve as an alarm signal.
Ohio State University extension entomologist T H Parks says the European corn borer poses a future threat rather than current risk. He notes light present infestation across northern Ohio and urges reporting of any signs to allow inspectors to remove infested plants and burn them to prevent overwintering.
In the last meeting the Athens County Commissioners approved several road improvement projects and adjourned. A new board will take office on the 1th. They authorized $200 for the Trimble Blackwood school road with matching owner and trustee contributions and ordered slag for the Athens Albany road to be patched soon.
Emil Hamiltonburg of Modoc was found with a fine still and whiskey on his property. He pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor and was fined 200 by Justice Helwig after months of unemployment and injury.
Nearly two tons of clothing from Athens and nearby areas were sent by freight to Brooklyn for Europe relief. Battery B guardsmen hauled eleven large dry goods boxes to the station while several hundred pounds came from Nelsonville.
Yesterday Paul Johnson drove in the deciding run in the ninth as the Athletics beat the Yankees 6 to 5. Babe Ruth belted his 58th homer off Rommel, matching his 53rd last year. Grimes tripled with the bases loaded to help the Cubs topple the Reds 6 to 2.
Under the management of a factory expert, the presentation highlights a new 1900 Electric honor. The display emphasizes technical achievement and industry leadership in the era.
Columbus reports cholera worsens famine in Transcaucasia. Professor Albert A. Johnson appeals to Ohio farmers to donate grain for Near East Relief orphans and refugees as famine, disease, and warfare devastate Armenia and surrounding regions. Johnson notes need is urgent and immediate.
Sand Rock residents spent time with neighbors and relatives this week. Mrs. N H Colvin visited Mrs. Dora Robinson on Wednesday. Wells Van Dyke and Scott Taylor hosts on Sunday. A B Christman and Jess King toured Nelsonville on Tuesday. Thelma Colvin left for Marietta Monday to attend business school. Fern and Jessie Robinson called on Edythe Parmier Sunday afternoon. Guy Van Dyke and children visited George Ogg on Sunday. Carl Grandstaff visited Bec Townsend Sunday evening. School opened Monday with Mildred Webb from New Marshfield as teacher.
Preaching service held Saturday evening at seven o'clock. Bible school on Sunday at 9 30 a m.
A humorous note remarks that baked elephant foot, though a dainty dish, fails to gain favor outside Africa as a culinary curiosity among locals and travelers alike.
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