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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
4
The Athens paper debates Republican governor hopefuls, urging a non factional choice and strong support for McKinley. It notes Daugherty pamphlet strategy, county central committee plans, and Nash boom by Franklin County delegates for Mayor Jones. It also mocks political theatrics and factional talk as elections approach.
President McKinley to issue proclamation of peace with Spain as treaty exchanges occur at the White House. A Franco-American cable gift, two Serres China vases, will be kept in the White House blue room as symbols of friendship. The U S minister to Venezuela lauds American prestige and potential trade gains from the war's aftermath.
The Ohio Republican faction favors unpledged delegates from each county to nominate a governor who will win broad support. They expect Governor Busnell's business administration to be endorsed by McKinley supporters, aiming to carry the state by 20 000 or more votes. Also noted is Judge Bradbury’s renomination as supreme court chief justice, praised for integrity and ability. Diarrhoea remedy testimonials close the piece, with W H McKee selling Chamers' Colic Medicine.
In Nelsonville on April 12 Mrs Thomas Barron and her small son were riding when the pony cart toppled on the public square, causing a fracture to the right ankle and a broken wrist for the mother while the child was uninjured. Later that week burglaries occurred at Wm Burnell and Ches Newtan homes with cash missing. a local pianist Slocum reportedly attempted self-harm with laudanum, his father traveling from Cincinnati to aid before leaving town.
April 11 report recalls how 22d Kansas infantry trooped to Camp Alger last spring and, while delayed at a village, courted local women. Clarence Newton, a Kansas soldier, claimed Annie Burk, daughter of Jefferson Burk, as his bride. They were quietly married at Annie's home Friday evening.
State organiser Ms Marr IE Lee will attend Amesville on April 16 and Lovelock in the afternoon. All interested in farming welfare are urged to attend. This comes by committee order.
President McKinley confirms Ric S Dent as Milfield postmaster to fill the vacancy after D D Peller resigns to move to Athens. Dent assumes duties at once.
In a corrected report, Jordan wins the assessor position over L Armstrong by a majority of twenty five votes. The earlier version released last week was inaccurate.
Miss Rosa Klingenberg died April 2 at St Anthony hospital Columbus from consumption. She was eighteen years eight months old, entered the hospital in February, grew worse, and died. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Klingenberg both deceased. Remains brought to Lottridge for interment in St Anthony Catholic cemetery. She leaves three brothers Arthur, Lawrence and Gussie, and many friends.
A farmer named Pinkerton and his wife were injured when an incident at a B and O crossing west of Athens caused their wagon to be struck by a passing train. The team bolted, the wagon hit a post, and Mrs Pinkerton and her child were thrown from the wagon with facial cuts and a sprained arm. Pinkerton escaped unharmed.
E permils Ue past week bare 610 the following persons y A. Wagner of Morgan county noi Landis of Glouster. T.] Wal ee edicated.- Ailen Hunter of Marshfield and Lile Motanett of Mineral, ev. Kuripatick 'officiated. Jota WL Maogyard Alsie Hook, both of HOH AStsr, Rev. Morgan Lewis offici acid. Clarence Newton of Downs, Kansas, and Anna M Burke of Slewarr.
Thomas McHarg died early Tuesday at his home on Wolf’s Plains after years of illness. He was about sixty seven, a long time resident of the area. Funeral services will be held this forenoon at ten o'clock at the Wolf's Plains Metandiet church conducted by Rev Canfield.
The Epworth League social held Tuesday night at Elder FR. F. Bishop's Van street home was an elegant affair with about 150 attendees. Supper was served and $13.00 was netted. An ad touts Putnam Fadeless Dyes, claiming they color all fibers in one boil, sold by I. P. McVay, W. H. McKee, Athens and W. Gibson, Amessille.
The author recounts travel from Havant to Morro and Cabanes, describing the Maine wreck, cemeteries, and Cuban scenes. He notes Havana’s clubs, the Coton cemetery, and the grim contrasts between rich monuments and unconfined poor graves. He remarks on Marianas, Trinidad Port of Spain, and tropical decay, with hopes for annexation and northern energy.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs George Ballinger died Tuesday night at the parents home three miles south of Athens. Funeral services are scheduled for today. A cough throat irritation and chest pain mention leads to a pharmacy ad for One Minute Cough Cure at Cline's Pharmacy.
Murray Spencer of 189 Monroe Ave Columbus Ohio seeks lumber in exchange for his property two nearly new houses valued at £300. He offers the residence as trade for timber and invites interested builders to contact.
Notice from Probate Court of Athens County outlining a March 1 1899 filing by Calvert Wallace and others to establish a joint school district across Lodi and Alexander townships. Describes boundaries through Reeves Young Wonder land and various parcels in Meigs and Brown lands, with meeting set for April 4 1890 at Isang Wallace residence to hear testimonies.
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