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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1901

Page

4

Gubernatorial and Local Ticket Listings Led by Nash and Nippert

A political ticket list names GEORGE K. NASH for Governor and CARL L. NIPPERT for Lieutenant Governor alongside several state and county offices. The obituary notes W. GD. McCain editor of the Choshocton Standard died from a brain tumor, and the piece laments careless street sand piles endangering pedestrians, urging better lighting and enforcement.

George K. Nash Franklin Carl L. Nippert Hamilton James L. Price Alien John M. Sheets Putnam Supreme Court L.E. Emerson Belmont Camenon Columbiana Board of Public Works W. L. Jonson Summit W. GD. McCain Choshocton

Peanut Revolution and Navy Guard on Isthmus

Central America peanut movement spurs export talk while U S. Navy readies vessels to protect American interests on the Isthmus. Reports note Panama railroad neutrality, potential action if Colombia fails to enforce treaty, with Machias ordered to Colon and Ranger kept near Pacific access. Also mentions criticism exchange between Wim. E. Chandler and Rear Admiral Evans, and Philippines teaching appointments by Fred W. Atkinson.

Wasni IncTon U U.S Central America Columbia Panama Machias Colon Ranger Pacific Coast Venezuela Yellow Journals Wim. E. Chandler Navy Department Notley D. Evans Evans Hackett Chandler Revard Secretary of the Navy

Treasury funds and export bounty for fruits discussed

In a broad commentary, the writer argues the U S Treasury cannot act as a trustee for private funds and cites a Treasury decision allowing Secretary Wilson to allocate 20000 to back an export bounty for American fruits. The piece also notes confusion from early reports tying the Burton Dewey tragedy to a Coolville camp meeting, asserting the camp grounds have a long, reputable history with Southern Ohio residents.

U. S. Treasury Coolville Ohio

Coalville Letter Denies Lynching Talk After Saturday Night

J M Basom voices the sentiment of Coalville residents, stating no talk of lynching Burton the slayer of Dewey occurred. The letter, published in full in the paper, emphasizes Troy township and Athena county citizens are law abiding and trust Ohio laws to run their course.

J. M. Basom Coalville Burton Dewey Troy Township Athena County Ohio

Out of town news notes from Amelville and surrounding towns

Amelville reports numerous visits and movements among residents. Gibson family and others traveled to Athens and Columbus. relatives hosted and visited in Coolville, Albany, Waterford, and Marietta. A camp meeting at New England drew young people. a funeral in the Presbyterian church followed an illness.

F.N. Gibson Athens Linn Todd H. C. Young Columbus R.R. Marquis Mineral Willam Marquis G. O. Linscott Albert Linscott Marlon Asa Linecott J. H. Jones O. A. Curfman Cincinnati D. H. Curfman J.E. Guthrie Vanderhoof A.C. Young Coolville Charles Britton Gallipolis Charles Rathburn Rutland AC. D. Henry Frank Green Hay S. H. Stanton Joe Albany Julia Patterson Chesterhill Gr. I. Clark J. FE. Lush Alva Milton 2D. L. Wilson McConnellsville Lydia Blunden Raymond OH. Green Beenan Presbyterian Church Harvey Fleming Perryville DB. J. Landis Wooster Joseph Fleming Stockport John Fleming

Bethany People Visit Kin and Community Events

Mrs Samuel Stonestreet of Walt s Summit West Virginia visits her daughter. Delmer Place makes a business trip to Athens. Mr and Mrs Lewis Petty of Chester and Mr and Mrs Hudson Wright of Diebe were entertained at J L Petty s home. Verne Parsons of Corning visits her parents. Gwen Arimes of Stewart guests of Charles Norris. Christian church services to be led by Rev Arthur with events Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Henry Petty of Frost visits M DeWees. Coolville camp ground draws many locals away Sunday for recreation. Wao Metcalf of Big Run visits friends. Peach crop drought damaged, nearly a total failure. Fred Frost injured by a falling thunder in a Jacksonville mine, improving and due back to work soon.

Samuel Stonestreet Walt’s Summit W. Va Dre. Wim Delmer Place Athens Lewis Petty Chester Hudson Wright Dleebe J. L. Petty Verne Parsons Corning Corben Norris Gwen Arimes Stewart Charles Norris The Christian Church Arthur Henry Petty Frost M. DeWees Coolville Wao Metcalf Big Run Fred Frost Jacksonville

Indebtedness Removed by Athens Masons After 23 Years

The Masonic bodies of Athens burned cancelled bonds totaling several thousand dollars at a Tuesday meeting, marking the removal of debt on their Main Street temple. The building, begun in 1907 and completed in 1908, cost 15 206.00 after a 2 000 ground lease purchase in 18 The temple now boasts its largest membership and plans interior improvements with freed funds.

Athens Henry O’bleness Peter Kern Henry O'Bleness Cluey McLean Grand Masonic Lodge of Ohio Wm. Cunningham L. F. van Cleve Vanesville Paramathia Lodge No. 2H H. M. Lash W. Mf J. H. Walker S. W H. C. Wil J. W Judiah Higgins S. D Dean Stickney J. D C. Mclean Joel Moe Tyler Blue Lodge

Death of Edna Cabeen 13 in Mill Street Home

Miss Edna B Walcen Cabeen died Monday from pulmonary tuberculosis at her mother Mrs Mary Cabeen’s Mill street home. Aged 13, she was highly esteemed. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the M FE church by Rev L C Haddox with interment in the new cemetery.

Edna Cabeen Edna B. Walcen Mary Cabeen Mill Street M. FE L. C. Haddox New Cemetery

Hunter Seriously Injured Threshing on Marshfield Farm

Allen Hunter suffered a pelvic fracture Friday while threshing at Parsley Dowler’s farm near Marshfield. He slipped from a wheat stack and the adjacent pitchfork handle pierced the groin region, causing a severe and painful injury.

Hunter Allen Hunter Parsley Dowler Marshfield

Hay Press for Sale and Remedy Ad Fragment

Two hay presses, full circle, in first class order, at a bargain. M. L. Mrana rd, Athens Ohio, O. O. Buch, Beirne, Ark., says: I was troubled with constipation nor I bought DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Since then have been entirely cured of my old complaint. I recommend them, Cane's pharmacy.

M. L. Mranard Athens Ohio O. O. Buch Beirne Ark DeWitt Cane

Colored Camp Meeting at New Lexington Ohio

Sunday August 1 and 2 feature low excursion rates via Ohio Central Lines from Athens and intermediate stations. Tickets on sale for train No M1 with return same day on train No 1. Short Horns for sale including a 16 month old bull and two young cows. Registered stock and good breeding. Prices low. Parity. Frost, Ohio. Man with horse and wagon wanted to deliver and collect, no clipping, 221 expenses. 815 cash de Collector. Bax 7s Phila.

New Lexington Ohio Ohio Central Athens Bath

Funeral expense protection society promotes low cost plan

A mutual protection burial association offers death cover to members aged one to sixty with 10 cent initiation and 12 cent adult assessments. It requires application through Hibbard at Hibbard and Wickham’s Athens store, promising affordable protection and a copy of its constitution upon request.

Athens Mutual Burial Association of Athens, Ohio W. A. Hibbard Hibbard Hibbard & Wickham Athens Ohio Aibkens Munual Seeaperhee Burial Association W. A. Hinpann Sec’y

Order of Rathbone Sisters Established in Glouster

The order of Hathbone Sisters was organized here Thursday night by Mrs. A. J. Crawford of Glouster at the home of Mrs. F. E. Goldsberry. The installation of officers will take place Friday evening in August. Officers listed include Belle Selby past chief Alice Goldsberry most excellent chief Amelia Lowry most excellent senior Sadie Jones most excellent junior F Hallam manager of temple R. J. Brooks mistress of Correspondence Lizzie Logan mistress of finance Ida Starcher protector of temple Maud Day outer guard of temple.

Order of Rathbone Sisters Order of Hathbone Sisters A. J. Crawford Glouster F. E. Goldsberry Belle Selby Alice Goldsberry Amelia Lowry Sadie Jonos F. Hallam Temple R. J. Brooks Lizzie Logan Niance Ida Starcher Maud Day

Incubators Burned In Hud son Fourty Night Fire

A two story frame building in Hud son addition used as an incubator storage room by W C and S M Hudson burned down Tuesday night. Part of the contents were saved. The owner was W H Farrel insured for 200 on the building with 6000 on contents. Net loss estimated at five to six thousand dollars. An advertisement for DeWitts Little Early Risers follows.

Hudson Addition W. C S.M. Hudson W. H. Farrel

Excursion Rates to Mt Vernon via Ohio Central Lines

Mt Vernon excursion rates offered for a state camp meeting. One fare round trip from all Ohio points in August to 20, return valid until August 23. Tickets available through Ohio Central Lines agents. P T Thomas Sumterville Ala. Kedol Dyspepsia Care advertised with testimonial from user in Sumterville. Cline's Pharmacy.

Mt. Vernon Ohio Central Lines State Camp Meeting Ohio P. T. Thomas Sumterville Ala Cline

Mistress Entering the Kitchen Sparks Quiet Debate

A fragment from the Vostos Transcript shows a dialogue about hearing a noise and a mother asking if a high break was heard. The exchange hints at tension and a potential household disruption without providing clear context or outcomes.

Jane Mshl

Fragmented quotes from old clippings about manners and wit

A garbled collage from Philadelphia Times Life Philadelphia Bulletin Atchison Globe and Washington Brar features teasing lines about mothers kitchen leaks mosquitoes and enthusiasm. Names appear as Cade Mien and references to trivial farces. The text reads as a humorous clipped miscellany with dialect and stray remarks.

Knights Templar Conclave Ticket Sale in Louisville

The Hocking Valley will sell round trip tickets for the Triennial Conclave Knights Templar at Louisville Kentucky on August 24 25 26 27 and September 2 at one fare. Tickets are valid for return until September with a 3 cent extension option up to September 16.

Knights Templar Lounisville Hocking Valley

Gallipolis Fair Excursion Rates From Athens and Nearby

Excursion tickets are offered via the K and M Railway from Athens Ganley Bridge and all intermediate stations to the Gallia county fair at Gallipolis. Tickets go on sale each day of the fair August 21 22 and 23 with return validity through August 5.

Gallipolis Gallia County Athens Ganley Bridge

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Athens Messenger and Herald Messenger and Herald Printing Company Fred W. Bush Benatomial David H. Moore Common Pleas Joseph M. Wood Aahon E. Price Andrew Murphy Willis G. Hickman Joseph Wolf John PF. Biddle Ernest R. Walkel Joan Nclaughlin Joan C. Pickett Marietta Peanut Revolution Uncle Sam Bob Yoeretay Wilken Philippines Fred W. Atkinson Public Instruction Manila Dembitzky Righty Pack Amelville Dr._Fenner Bethany Athens County DeWitti Mt Vernon Slamy Catecht Philadelphia Times Philadelphia Bulletin Atchison Globe Cade Mien Washington Brar C. H Edna Thompson F.C. We & Co Canaanville Canaan F. C. Webster Agkuse Board of Education of Ala Hoskinson Mersey E. Doan Samuel Doan Jorn Palmer William Lb. Palmer Yary J. Jester Loucllath Evener Alice Tl. Anderson Hessie de Ayers Margie C. Townsend James E.caldwell J. E. Williams Emma Florence Sanborn
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