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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1921

Page

2

Reduction in taxes 10 come in next year

Promises of more tax relief in 1923 accompany the administration’s 3.2 billion tax bill awaiting passage this year. A complete revision is planned by the Senate finance committee and Senator Penrose. War taxes on tobacco candy and similar items likely to remain or be kept in reserve with autos theater tickets and apparel continuing to bear levies.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Senate Finance Committee Senator Penrose

Passengers of Famous Dewitt Clinton Train Recalled in Michigan

In Michigan's early 20th century Dewitt Clinton trip, Grand Rapids resident Mary Anne Mann aged 90 and Marshall resident John T Bernen aged 96 claim to be the state’s first living riders of the pioneer limited. Mann recalls the train as unsafe for children while Bernen says he rode at age six with his conductor father.

Lansing Mich Dewitt Clinton Michigan Mary Anne Mann Grand Rapids John T. Bernen Marshall Bernen

Curran Landslide Wins New York City GOP Mayoral Nomination

Henry H. Curran led the Republican tilt for the nomination to face Mayor John F. Hylan with a 63 000 vote edge as results came in from six districts. Aldermanic President Fiorello LaGuardia placed second, ahead of Judge Reuben L. Haskell amid Hylan Democrat efforts. Women voters helped push Curran's margin while Livingston Place polls saw violence injuring James Shallock, campaign manager for James J. Hines.

New York New York City Henry H. Curran John F. Hylan Curran F. H. Laguardia Reuben L. Haskell Hylan Democrats Livingston Place James Shallock James J. Hines

Adom rules in effect in sity

Athens women hosting college students faced housing rules that prohibit sharing homes by men and women. After four to five homes housed both genders, the housing office instructs women to find separate rooms to maintain the eight year old college regulation.

Athens

Ohio Football Team Faces Tough Schedule Under Heat

Twenty two Ohio varsity candidates labored at Ohio Field as coach Finsterwald directs initial practice. Captain Fuller and a host of backfield contenders competed for berths while eyeing a hard schedule and a clash with Morris Harvey College a week away.

Ohio Ohio Field Finsterwald Morris-Harvey College Peg” Fuller Colorado Vaughn Haines Haines Ine Pee” Fuller Bob Loomis Duvall Dutch Littler Virgil Pope Bren Polling Bethany Jeffries Payne Campbell O'Donnell Steenrod O’daffer Pixler Patterson Kircher Cowden Rush Gillan All State Halt Wat” Hanley Wellston

Student body 5 larger now

Registration at Ohio University this morning stood at 1210 with indications that the number would pass the 1800 mark before the day War over. Already the number exceeds by nearly 200 the students enrolled for the first semester last year. Incoming girls estimated at 700, but actual numbers may be larger. Principal Russell Rupp of Athens high noted ongoing registration figures and expected a substantial increase over previous years.

Ohio University Voigt Russell Rupp Athens High

Athens High Football Prospects Gain Weighty Additions

Fifty candidates answered Coach Torrance’s call for Athens high football players this fall. Six letter men were named Ed Sharp capt center Gande left tackle Booby Battin left half Schaffer right guard Hughes forward Abby Wilcox half. Three new heavier lads including Pete McKiney son of Deputy Sheriff McKinley weigh about 175 pounds and show promise for positions.

Torrance Athens High Ed Sharp Gande Booby Battin Schaffer Hughes Abby Wilcox Pete” McKiney McKinley

Yesterday's Hero Hooper Tops White Sox in 6 2 Win

Yesterday's hero Harry Hooper homered twice plus a single and two walks, scoring four runs as the White Sox defeated the Yankees 6 to 2. Cleveland narrowed the gap with a 11 to 5 win over the Athletics. Joe Wood started in place of Speaker as Irish Meusel's triple sparked a 4 to 3 Giants win over the Reds. Detroit beat the Red Sox 7 to 5 in the series opener while Jim Ring out pitched Keen and the Phils beat the Cubs 4 to 2. The Browns slugged the Senators 15 to 1 and the Pirates routed the Braves 5 to 3 behind Carlson.

Harry Hooper White Sox Yanks Cleveland Yankees Indians Athletics Joe Wood Speaker Irish Meusel Kelley Giants Reds Detroit Sam Jones Red Sox Jim Ring Keen Phils Cubs Browns Senators Carlson Pirates Braves

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

American Association results show Louisville 16 over Columbus 3 Indianapolis 3 over Toledo 2 and Indianapolis 9 to Toledo 2 with Minneapolis facing Kansas City rained out. National League games include New York 4 Cincinnati 3 in 12 innings Boston 8 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 2 and Pittsburgh 5 Boston 8 plus Brooklyn St Louis rained out. American League outcomes list Chicago 6 New York 2 Cleveland 11 Philadelphia 5 St Louis 15 Washington 1 Detroit 7 Boston 2.

New York Eee Ewes Puro A Ccevase Luda Ccsuas Boston Eneeee Brooklyn E * Eee Cincinnati Chicago Eenee Eee Philadelphia Eee New York Cleveland St. Louis Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis- Kansas City Pittsburg Boston Chicago Brooklyn-St. Louis T. Louis Washington Detroit

Baby’s Things Careful Attention Advertisement

Short notice urges thorough cleaning of infants gear with Blue Devil product by date 9 12 16. The copy stresses gentle care and safety for babies items while promoting the cleaner’s use.

Baby

State Prepares to End the Trial in Matewan Murder Case

Prosecutors in Williamson West Virginia prepare to close the case against Reece Chambers and Fred Burgraff charged with murdering detective J. W. Ferguson in the Matewan gun battle of May 1920. The state contends Burgraff fired the fatal shot after the main skirmish ended.

Moore Files Candidacy for Athens Township Trustee

Charles S. Moore announces candidacy for the office of Athens Township Trustee. A past reference listed him as C. T. Moore in yesterday's paper, though official filing now identifies him as Charles S. Moore.

Charles S. Moore Charles 8. Moore Athens Township C. T. Moore

Athens Golf Team to Face Lancaster Veterans

Seventeen Athens golfers will travel to Lancaster Country Club tomorrow to compete against Lancaster veterans. The group leaves about 8:00 A M Thursday and returns in the evening. Included are businessmen John Swanson Charles E Howe Will Cable Chas OBleness S M Johnson Oscar Fulton George Whipple Fred Bush A E B Whaley John Wooley Harry Beckley Jack Sweeney John Preston FP D Forsythe Ralph Jennings and Carl Stickney. The outing aims to provide valuable experience and enjoyment on the Lancaster course.

Athens Lancaster Lancaster Country Club John Swanson Charles E. Howe Will Cable Chas O’bleness S. M. Johnson Oscar Fulton George Whipple Fred Bush A. E B. Whaley John Wooley Harry Beckley Jack Sweeny John Preston FP. D. Forsythe Ralph Jennings Carl Stickney

Local Guests and Visits Highlight Amesville Week

Amesville hosted guests including Mr and Mrs J E Bennett and Mr and Mrs Alex Marquis of Athens. Miss Iris Stewman from Ohio University visited family. The piece notes property sale on W J Warrener farm to Smith Brothers of Marietta, and a homecoming event at Hoop ers Ridge church set for next Sunday.

J. E. Bennett E. Crowther Youngstown G. L. Fleming Kissimee Fla Smith Michner Chesterhill Hoopers Ridge

Local politics heated as township and village tickets form

September updates note strife ahead in township and municipal races with independents in the township and two full village tickets. Also reported: railroad repair near Palos with engine and six cars removed from the gulch and trestle nearing completion. mine work to start in about a week. workers mostly secured jobs with extra pay.

Palos

Anniversary of Civil War Battles Noted by Captain

Capt J B Allen recalls his unit's South Mountain fight 59 years ago this day and notes Corp Joe Pickering's 59th anniversary as a prisoner captured at Harper's Ferry by Stonewall Jackson's brigade. He jokes about hay fever matching past combat effort.

J. B. Allen South Mountain Corp Joe Pickering Harper’s Ferry Stonewal Jackson Rebs

Local families host visits and new birth in Chauncey area

Whitehall guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Drake and Mrs Alli son Drake with twins Herbert and Robert. Leonard Ash welcomed a daughter born Friday September 2. C S Moore and daughters Edna and Bertha with Ray Moore visited William Martin and family at Chase. Helen Harmon visited Mrs Isaac Castie. Gladys Braley called on the Mills family. Wright Penrod of Trimble spent the weekend with local friends.

Jasper Drake Chauncey Allison Drake Herbert Robert W. H. Drake Helen Harmon Carpenter Isaac Castie Leonard Ash C. S. Moore Edna Bertha Ray Moore Athens William Martin Chase Gladys Braley Milton Mills Hebbardsville Wright Penrod Trimble

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