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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
4
Various reflections on tariff policy, currency debates, and farm economics discuss the influence of Republican and Democratic administrations. Mentions protection of silver, wool prices under McKinley and Cleveland, rural free delivery, and shifts in wages and exports.
Farmers recall a 860 million loss during Cleveland’s last term as stock values fell under his administration. The article presents official Department of Agriculture figures comparing January values through different presidents, noting a rebound under McKinley.
The State votes against making Porto Rico a U.S. territory with full constitutional force, deeming Porto Ricans not U.S. citizens. Senator Pettus’s amendment fails 33 to 101 as Spooner and Foraker defend noncitizen status and limited territorial governance. Separate notes praise Orient trade growth and tariffs, and endorse One Minute Cough Care as a safe remedy.
Edward Michael of Daleton at home over Sunday. Sick list includes Mrs Hulda McKee George Gabriel Jr and Resse Herrold. Abs Hosa Behout hosted by the Larrie and Liscie Loche family of Factors. James McKee returned to Nelsonville after a visit home. John Peters of Nelsonville visited his parents. Chas Peters. Hattie Jumpaiel of Athens visited her brother James Gell. A youth party at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Mr Andrew Neighbor gall moved his family to the Alva Variety property. Mike and family attended the funeral of Sarah McQuerry of Athens. Misses Alice Nelie Michael and Mamie Davis home from Athens. Mr and Mrs J S Phillips and daughter Freda of Amesville visiting J A McCathran’s family. H M M Barks, former resident, moved back here after a year away. employed by Juniper Bros near Nelsonville.
Amesville notes show individuals visiting relatives in Stockport Chesterhill Murray City and West Liberty. Deputy Sheriff Porter and others appear in weekly sightings with birthdays and greetings among families including Heston Baker Johnson and Wilcox in a small town social roundup.
Marchmont records a birth on March 21 to M B Tucker and wife a boy and a girl. George and Lawrence Hambel of Morgan county visited relatives there last week. Mrs Mary Cone and daughter Ida Fox of Canaanville visited here Tuesday. Sam Davis and Harry Boho of Canaanville visited Mrs Tucker on Sunday. Grace Hubler and children of Cannantille were the wheats of her mother. Mrs Julia Stephenson Sunday Austin Dowler, away eleven years, visited his parents D B Dowler last week. his brother Blugh went back with him.
Frank Carter left for North Nakota Monday. Daisy Smith was in Athens on business Friday. C. L. Biddison of Athens visited friends here Saturday. Len Smith and Murry Ewers spent Sunday with friends at Ogoiville. P. H. Bennett of Clarksburg W Va is visiting here. Mrs Harvey Reach of Athens was the guest of her mother last week. Mrs D B Stewart of Athens visited Mrs Herb Rice recently. The home talent play A Social Play was performed in Frost Saturday night. Warren Wickham and wife were in Athens last week visiting their son H H Wickham.
Simon Bartlett plans a move to Athens for work. Thomas and Mrs Phillips work slowly on improvements. Augh Mulligan left as clerk for Lodi township on Monday. Dalton Chappell relocated to the Fagin Beatty farm. Harmon Fulton arrived in Illinois to spend the summer. Grief spreads as Ex-sheriff M M Riley passes away.
Saturday visits and travels mix with church and school events. Miss Mae Botsir, John McLaughlin, Mrs. Phebe Baily, Mrs. Nancy Brewster, and Mrs. Annie Dunfee are listed among residents with movements to Parkersburg, Frost, and Coalville while families return from wintering near Athens. A large turnout attended a Yuuba schoolhouse exhibition, Rev. G R Gear preaches at the Baptist church, and Washington Dunfee marked his seventieth birthday with family.
Dr C B Harper sold his residence to C C Cray in Guysville. Dr Harper spent a few days in Massillon last week while J M Swith visited Dexter for business. Dr Fischer and wife take charge of the Cray Hotel this week as Myr McKinley moves into Dr Pilcher’s vacated house. W W Coleman bought J A Hammond’s share of the Hammone Caldwell livery stable at Athens. Mrs Emma Calvert visited her sister Mrs T H R Johnson in Bianchester en route to Cincinnati. The Presbyterian ladies plan an entertainment The Old Maids Convention at the Masonic hall Tuesday evening April 10.
Warren McDaniel and wife visited Athens on Saturday. William Donaldson sold a horse to Mr Hooper of Athens last week. The spring campaign is over and residents return to work. Mrs South of Peach Ridge visited daughter Mrs Charles O Neal. A L Johnson, Ames township land appraiser, began farm appraisals. Care Constipation Forever Cascarets 25c. C C druggist refund.
A bustling sale opens with one case of 27 nm and new dimities in figured and striped patterns. Extra Special in ladies tailor made suits features latest tight fitting and Eton styles with lined fabrics. Regular Ive goods sold for a day at low yard prices. Nobby Spring Dress Goods and wool carpets and mattings on offer. Men and boys clothing showing fresh spring styles and durable materials. Store promises to meet any pocketbook friendly price while highlighting quality and satisfaction.
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