30 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1891
Page
1
A fragment notes a proposed amendment to the Ohio constitution focused on taxation and sheriff sale, with dates April 30 to June 4. The text mentions attorneys for plaintiffs and a legal filing context, but details are incomplete.
Gen Eprochs reports from Washington that the Pension Office is expediting settlements and that claims pending total about one million. He condemns agents who mislead veterans, notes rapid processing of increases, and explains current policy favoring original claims while urging orderly handling through congressional calls to assist comrades.
Miss Jennie Snyder of Athens visited Albany friends last week. A society of Christian Endeavor has been organized in the C P church. D T Moore was absent several days last week. Mrs. M J Rigg acted three weeks very pleasantly. Athens returned home Monday. D A R McKinstry wife and daughters Clare and Cassie returned from Cincinnati. Rev W G Archer will deliver the memorial address at Lynchburg Decoration Day. Warren Clemens, formerly of Lee township now in Pike county, visited A W Sach and old friends. A L Stanley was summoned to Kansas for his father Isaac Stanley. Jasper Robinett near-missed a runaway. no injuries. McKinstry, after visiting Andersonville, found his father’s grave in good condition and will likely leave remains there. Graves of several veterans also noted. For info about Andersonville interments, write J M Bryant, National Cemetery Superintendent.
Secretary Foster will offer bonds maturing Sept 1 to remain 2 percent holders. Treasury vaults sealed. Nebeker sworn in as treasurer. counting money to take 8-10 days. World Fair dispute over secretary of Woman's Board resolved to Treasury. Galvan presents envoy documents from San Domingo for reciprocity talks. Illinois politics stir hopes for Black as candidate. cabinet moves loom. Halford and daughter to Europe. Logan.
Marietta Ice Harbor strength increases and regional death notices mark the region. Notable items include the Watertown death of Mrs. Henry Mindling from heart disease, the still-missing bodies of three river drowning victims near Marietta, and the looming local option vote in Watertown on May 15. Memorials include Miss Minerva Cobourn near Lowell aged 76, pioneer Asa Coburn’s daughter. Regional college ties, agricultural leadership, and alumni events at Wabash College and Marietta College are noted, along with district church and school activities and several local business updates.
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