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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1900

Page

4

Local Officials and Congressional Ticket Mentioned in Tax Reform Text

The document lists Judge Supreme Court John 4 Shauch of Montgomery, Dairy and Food Commissioner Joseph E Blackburn of Helmont, Commissioner of Common Schools Lewis D Bonebrake of Ruus tember Board of Pedice Works, Charles A Goddard of Scioto, and Congressional Ticket member Grosvenor with other names such as Be C. Bh. Grosvenor. The OCR presents fragmented titles and positions across counties and departments.

Joseph E. Blackburn Helmont Lewis D. Bonebrake Ruustember Board of Pedice Works Charles A. Goddard Scioto

Republican Primary Election in Alliers county township voting hours

Historic notices describe Republican primary procedures in Alliers county with appointed supervisors across townships and wards. It details poll opening at 1 PM and 1 30 PM, poll counting, poll books, and the process to select nominees with a lot determining ties. It also includes partisan commentary praising McKinley and Republican policy on Hawaii Porto Rico and Asia.

McKinley Jefferson Monroe Seward Grant Harrison Republic Cleveland Hawaii Porto Rico Asia America Republican Party

Imperialism debate frames Bryan and Philippines policy

The piece argues over militarism and policy in China and the Philippines, contrasting Bryan’s silence with Republican advocacy. It claims troops prevented massacres, cites Aguinaldo’s danger, and questions the sincerity of bipartisan appeals. It ends urging support for the Republican slate and warning against executive pleas.

Bryan China Philippines Mr. Bryan Mapila Aguinaldo

Ship builders foundation delays and German press scheme

Secretary Long has authority to accept or reject bids and fund 34 million to establish a government plant for AR mor. A critic claims the Democratic National Committee plans to buy German papers and editors to create Bryan support among German voters. The scheme allegedly includes paying for Bryan material and possibly purchasing papers outright to convert them, aiming to dump unprofitable papers onto the committee.

Ship Builders Foundation Secretary Long Democratic Salivy Democratic Committee Bryan Matter Bryan Organz Prosperi

Washington Letter details McKinley’s China updates and 1900s defense bids

The Washington Letter notes President McKinley dictating official messages from Canton, including a response on Conger and Pekin dispatches. It covers UK troop landings, Li Hung Chang’s request, and Conger’s Pekin stance. Col. Parker predicts McKinley-Roosevelt victory and voter prosperity, with Bryan’s odds viewed as slim. It also reports Secretarial tasks on naval armor bids from Carnegie, Bethlehem, and Midvale, highlighting timing concerns and contract obligations.

Washmnarox McKinley Canton Chim White House China Conger Pekin Tien Tain Russia

Out of Town News Items From Eighth Page

Counties and towns across the region report guests and visits. Margaret Cummins visits Shawnee, Miss Flo Camp hosts Miss Jennie Ailes, and many others share brief stays with friends and relatives in Athens Logan Columbus and nearby communities. Local social notes list travel between Logan Cambridge Rendville and Trenton with several households hosting relatives.

Buchtel G D Sidenour Visits County Seat and Local News

The article notes G D Sidenour visiting the county seat Monday. Pow Wow at Selsonville drew Bucate attendees, with Paul Rittenberg and Py W Wallace among visitors. Sixty nine excursion tickets were sold for Sunday to Pot-in-Bay. Mrs M C Lejohn hosts Amy Easterling and children. Miss Mayme Gallagher returned from Glouster, Pat Ontlin from Columbus after a visit. Miss Roze Hovee and John Garlinger wed Sunday noon via Squire Connor. Julia Rettemier hosted about twenty five friends for an evening of music and refreshments. The village passed an ordinance allowing Central Union Telephone to erect poles and lines. A labor train collision with a coal train caused major damage to caboose and two coal cars. no injuries, engineer and fireman narrowly escaped due to a late flag.

G. D. Sidenour Bucate Selsonville Paul Rittenberg Py. W. Wallace Rysatt Bridage Pot-in-Bay Amy Easterling Ogan M.c.lejohn Mayme Gallagher Glouster Pat @ontlin Columbus John Rettemi John Garlinger Roze Hovee Squire Connor Julia Rettemier Central Union Telephone Company

Local Social Roundup From Nelsonville to Athens

Notices of visits and gatherings across Nelsonville Chesterhill Amesville and Athens include Miss Marie Smith from Nelsonville guests with friends, John Nei and Maggie Ewers visiting Chesterhill and Amesville, Pell Norris hosted by Miss Nera Bever at Marshfield, and a yard party hosted by Isy Smith with Millie Beebe Lenta Hammond Daisy Pierce Mayme Wharff Eddie Zimmerman Frankie Ewers and others.

Bidd Rman Uycuster Aliss Marie Smith Nelsonville Johu Nei Maggie Ewers Chesterhill Amesville Henry Perry Cross Pell Norris Nera Beverave Marshfield H.O. Worcester Chas. Hodgers Twekland Letha Fulcher Nich‘ule Isy Smith Millie Beebe Lenta Hammond Daisy Pierce Mayme Wharff Eddie Zimmerman Frankie Ewers M . Geo. Caldwell Rimes Harvey Copeland Ewmit Wineaée Sile Biddison

Marshfield People Recall Birthday and Visit Notices

Marshfield recalls a visit by Miss Maggie to Miss Barron in Selsonville and a lively Friday gathering at Prof. J. E. Miller’s home. Nora Beverage suffers malarial fever, Menia Cooner celebrates seventeenth birthday with friends, and Maria Greathouse, aged 73, dies after years of illness. Funeral services are planned at M. P. church.

Six Barron Selsonville Maggie Clari J. E. Miller Nora Menia Cooner Maria Greathouse New York Athens M. P. Church

Local Notes Mention Sickness and Visits Across Homes

Bison district records John Morrildren very sick with whooping cough. Mr and Mrs Lewis Donaldson visit Charlie O Neal. Will Donaldson buys a fine horse from Mr B Donaldson. Len Howard and wife stay with daughter Mrs Bob Brown over weekend. Mrs Martha James and grandson Ervin visit sister Mrs Wm Ogg at Grosvenor. Mrs Fred James and son Ervin of Millsieté visit Hibbardeville this week guest of aunt Mrs J J Whaley. Mr James plans to join them late in week.

John Morrildren Lewis Donaldson Charlie O'Neal Will Donaldson B. Donaldson Len Howard Bob Brown Martha James Ervin Wm. Ogg Grosvenor Fred James Millsieté Hibbardeville J.J. Whaley James

Knights of Pythias Conclave Travel to Detroit From Athens

Train fare for round trip from Athens to Detroit offered by Ohio Central Lines for the Knights of Pythias Biennial Conclave. Ticket price 25.50 with sale August 25 and 2T 23, return by September 5, extension to September 1 upon ticker deposit and 3 cent fee. Contact joint agent in Detroit for details and parameters.

Knights of Pythias Ohio Central Kate Athens Detroit Ohio Central Nes

My First Hundred A Story Of Determination And Writing

A reflective piece recounts a self made man’s journey from apprentice to clerk then writer. He credits disciplined work and education for success, noting early struggles with finances and the swift future gains after earning his first hundred dollars. The narrative emphasizes writing ability as the key to a better life and continued learning over mere money.

von Moan Enersibic Prides

The Rose Emblem and the Enigmatic Phrase

A fragment reflects on the rose as a symbol of mystery and the phrase Enh Fes linked to the era. It hints at cultural or symbolic meaning tied to an emblem and its associated words, within a historical or literary context.

Wheel Bell for Deaf Mutes Described in Instructive Essay

An article describes a wheel bell for a deaf mute, noting the ear’s insensitivity to air vibrations. It explains that a heavy metal ball drops to shake the floor, transmitting a vibration via house wires to alert the occupant.

Pays His Own Way Heralds Loyal Canine Store Helper

A London dog earns fame by carrying his mistress' dress in his mouth as they shop and stroll. The little doe trots along behind, with the hem never touching the ground, while the dog guards the fabric over muddy streets.

St. Bernard Alps Newfoundland London

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