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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1902

Page

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Grosvenor Nominated by Ohio 11th District Republicans

The Republican convention for Ohio's 11th district met in the opera house to renominate General Grosvenor for Congress amid strong enthusiasm. Delegates from Athens Hocking Perry Meigs Ross and Vinton counties selected a committee to notify him, and prominent speakers including Albert Douglas Tom D Brnckeley and E P Brooks praised protectionist policies and Roosevelt's leadership. The gathering endorsed McKinley era ideals, commended Senators Foraker and Hanna, and adjourned after adjournment to attend other civic events.

Ohio Athens Hocking Perry Meigs Ross and Vinton Columbus Bradbury Supreme Court of Ohio Albert Douglas D. M. Massie J. G.anne Tom D. Binckley Col. A. ©. Sands O. E. Voltonnietden T. O. Crossen Purry Chillicothe 1Th Congressional District Grosvenor Congress Douglas General Grosvenor Colonel Brooks Land Roosevelt William McKinley Roosevelt Mane ilcKinley Buffalo Fie House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee House of McKinley Theodore Roontvelt United States 11Th Charles H. Grosvenor Ariien John Finsterwald A. ©. Sands Hecking B. Dye

Journal Office Moves to Roach Building

The Athens Journal office was demolished and removed to the Roach building opposite the college campus. A new two story brick will replace the old structure with upper story for the Journal and lower for two business rooms. Completion is expected around September first. Mrs Bertha Holmes will host the next W C T U meeting at Congreg Street with a devotional service and symposium on state and national work.

The Athens Journal Eyelone Roach College Court Street Journal Bertha Holmes Conrgexs Street

Elected Mayors and Officials Head Athens Nelsonville Glouster Race

In Athens Hickman wins mayoral race by a tight margin, with Henry Logan re-elected mayor of Nelsonville and Tagh Gormley taking Glouster’s mayoral seat. Council members W. D. Thompson and Gard D. A. Bardin join trustees as voters delivered a lively municipal contest.

Hickman Nelsonville Gormsey Glouster Sama Athens Henry Logan E. T. Rose Peter Flusterwald Martial Ove BG Gardai D. A. Bardin W. H. Brown D. Thompson Charles Mooney Corporation T. M. Pickering W. B. Foster H. Brown D. Moora Blackwood Grones Thomas Austin Marshal Peter Finsterwald E. C. Carskaden Beet Water Works Charles Meoney

Sharp Tedrow Wedding in Nelsonville at Methodist Parsonage

Ris Clarence R Sharp and Miss Lulne Tedrow wed Thursday in Nelsonville at the Methodist parsonage with Rev W D Cherington officiating. The bride, once a Nelsonville teacher, is praised as intelligent and popular. The groom, a Newark businessman, is well known. They will reside in Nelsonville.

Ris Clarence R. Sharp Lulne Tedrow W. D. Cherington Nelsonville Newark Mra. Sharp Nelville

Mrs Wilson Pugh Dies At Home Near Pleasonton

Mrs Wilson Pugh died Tuesday night at her home near Pleasonton of consumption. She was years old and leaves a husband and a large family. Funeral services and interment will take place Friday at Bates church.

Wilson Pugh Pleasonton Bates Church

Mysterious death of Mrs Cassell shocks town

Mrs Caroline Cassell died Sunday afternoon at her home near Central Avenue possibly from heart failure. Her husband James Cassell, distracted by news of his sister’s death, was nearby as she collapsed after dinner. No violence or suicide signs observed by the undertaker. Funeral held Tuesday conducted by James Qualle.

Caroline Cassell Central Avenue James Caseell Oberlin Hibbard James Qualle

Linscott Johnson wed at Pleasant Hill in country ceremony

The marriage of Alonzo Linscott and Conataneo Johnson was held Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home near Amerailc. Rev Robinson officiated at 5 o clock in a simple service. The bride, a talented and popular young woman, and the groom, a hardworking prosperous young farmer of Pleasant Hill, received many well wishes for a long and happy life together.

Alonzo Linscott

Cataract Operation Advancing in Columbrus Case

Mrs Henry Finsterwald of Canaan township was taken to Columbus for cataract removal. The surgeon found the first eye beyond saving and removed it. A cataract is growing in the other eye making a second operation necessary. There is hope the sight in the remaining eye can be saved.

Friends of Protection Dingley Jordan Livig Henry Finsterwald Canaan Township Columbus

Caldwell chosen as engineer at Lancaster Boy's Industrial School

J. E. Caldwell, longtime livery business partner Caldwell & Coleman in Lancaster, was selected last week as electrical and steam engineer at the Boy's Industrial School. He began duties promptly, drawing a good salary, and is well qualified after studying electrical work at Ohio University.

J. E. Caldwell Caldwell & Coleman Lancaster Ohio University

Death of Mrs Crawford in Athens

Mrs. Mary E. Crawford died Friday at her home on State Street after a prolonged illness. She was 76 and had lived in Athens for many years. Funeral services were held Sunday at her residence conducted by Rev. Cyrus Rose. Interment followed in the new cemetery.

Mary E. Crawford State Street Athens Cyrus Rose Te New Cemetery

House Burns Down in Chauncey on April 7

A small frame dwelling occupied by Sherman Keetsey and his mother burned to the ground in the forenoon before help arrived. Most contents lost. estimated damage in the hundreds. Dr. E P Bender, the painless dentist, to visit Hotel Berry April 31 for a week for dental services.

Chauncey Sherman Keetsey Thornlay E. P. Bender Hotel Berry

Judge Jones Nominated by Acclamation for Common Pleas

The Judicial convention for the seventh district comprising Athens Gallia Meigs Washington Vinton and Mesrae counties met in the opera house. Judge David W. Jones of Gallipolis was nominated for common pleas judge by acclamation after a motion to suspend rules. A committee notified him and escorted him to the stage where he thanked the convention for renomination to a second term.

Seventh Judicial District Athens Gallia Metge Washington Vinton Mesrae Opera House David W. Jones Gallipolis Common Pleas L. Bf. Jewett T. EB. Bradbury Gallic Rhodearmor Judge Jones Middleswart Washington County Jones J. M. Wood Joneasyne Epeech Indge Wood Otto Weibenwetder Vinton County Middleswarth J. M., Wood H. G. Stalder T. B. Roush Monroe T. E. Bradbury Gallin Ralston - Russell Meigs L. H. Edwards J. C. Brenan

Three Free Rural Mail Routes Planned From Coolville

Coolville officials announce three new rural mail routes to be established soon. Routes cover about twenty miles each to Tuppera Plains Vanderhoof and Lottridge. Brimstone Ridge toward Stewart. and a circuit to Cincinnati Ridge Torch Promierice and Doug lass Morrison’s, with carriers Albert Humphrey James Gunder and Charles Day named.

Coolville Tupper Charles Day John McLoughlin Cincinzati Ridge Hockingforth Road Wrill Torch Caleb Russell Promierice Ireland Douglass Morrison

Body Interred Here In Local Cemetery

The remains of Mrs. HK. W. Erwin who died January 10 at her Bay City Michigan home were brought here yesterday and interred in the new cemetery. She was the widow of Dr. R. W. Erwin and daughter of Mrs Mary de Steigneur and Miss Emma Carpenter of State Street.

HK. W. Erwin Bay City Mich New Cemetery R. W. Erwin Erwin Mary de Steignear Emma Carpenter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Breaks Samatian J. B. Allen Athens County J. L. Carpenter Meigs County A.C. Sands Hocking County J. L. Furgeson Perry County Entrikin Ross County QO. E. Vollenweider House of Representatives of the J. Br, Foraker M. A. Hanna G. I. Grosy Mrs. Wilson Pugh Linscott-Johnson Crawford Wood Supreme Judge
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