Athens Messenger and Herald Item
An Athens regional newspaper item notes local happenings and community updates from the Athens area. Details are limited in the provided OCR fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
4
Republican Ticket State Ticket and Judicial Ballot
A political slate listing statewide and local positions with candidate names and counties. Includes Governor George H. Nash Lieutenant Governor John A Caldwell Treasurer Isaac B Cameron Auditor Walther D Gilbert Attorney General John M Sheets Supreme Court judge W Z Davis and various county offices with contenders such as A E Price probate judge Bethel Sayre sheriff G H Porter W G Hickman clerk Dar Meerinstr y commissioner Thomas Dupur county surveyor Seo Bibbard infirmary director William James coroner Dr J O Pickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Nash
Pranktinco
John A. Caldwell
Hamlton Co
Isaac B Cameron
Columbana Co
Walthr D. Guilbert
Noble Co
John M. Sheets
Putnam Co
Supreme Court
W. Z Davis
Marion Co
Publc
Huffman
Van
Thomas Dupur
Seo Bibbard
Willian James
Clarke-Harper tragedy featured by McConnelsville Herald
The McConnelsville Herald received praise for its Clarke-Harper murder coverage with strong writing and illustrations by its artist. Editor Rusk’s enterprise is highlighted as the paper strives to be the county’s most newsy. It notes a large corn yield outlook and the launch of The Observer in Athens with Mills, Robinson, Gleason, and Miller involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke-Harper
Chester Hill
McConnelsville Herald
Herald
Rusk
Observer
Athens
William Mills
John W. Robinson
John Gleason
James A. Miller
Messenger & HeRaup
Arize
Washington Transfer of War Portfolio Marked by Ceremonial Dress
Washington letter reports the official transfer of the war portfolio in the secretary of war’s office. The retiring secretary directed all bureau officers and army assistants to greet the new secretary in full dress. Justice Cole administered the oath to Mr. Root as Major General Miles Brig Generals Corbin Wilson Ludington Greely and Sternberg attended in uniforms. Alger left for home after formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaAsHixcrox
D. C
Secretary of War
Miles
Corbin
Wilson
Ludington
Greely
Sternberg
Justice Cole
Supreme Court of the
Ohio State Fair follows long national preview of events
The article reviews wartime politics with Alger's resignation boosting Republican prestige, notes yellow fever conditions at Hampton and the National Soldier's Home, and reports on McKinley's Canton cottage purchase. It covers Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Ottawa stance, expected cabinet changes, and upcoming state fair with new expositions, livestock pavilions, and improved grounds to draw regional attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
National Soldier's
Hampton
Woodfin
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Cavton
Sereno E. Payne
Ways and Means
Home of Representatives
Joint Commission
Wilfrid Laurier
Ottawa
Chicago
Wilfrid
Washington
Ohio State Fair Public Exhibition Opens Each Year
The State Pair and Industrial Exposition at Columbus is a public institution serving the people and their productive industries. It is an educational event offering object lessons to improve industries and enrich life for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phitheater
Ohio
Columbus
Noman
Brannon Arrested For Stolen Cologne In Athens
Thomas J. Brannon, claiming Nashville as home, was arrested after attempting to sell stolen cologne at McCune’s news depot. He was fined 10 and costs, and sentenced to Columbus workhouse. George Sisson, from near Albany, was arrested after public skating incident and fined, then sentenced to work to pay costs on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Branner
Nashville
Tennessee
Athens
Tresiay
McVay
C. E. Morton
S. L. McCune
Ralph Saper
Marshal Finsteriwald
Brannon
McCune
Davis
Columbus
George Sisson
Limeon Sisson
Near
Ibany
Congress Street
Sisson
Revolution in Finance and American Prosperity
The article extols three years of U.S. economic ascent, citing a $530 million trade surplus in one year and over a billion dollars in two years. It highlights New York as a money center, gold flows to the U.S., and asserts broad prosperity under McKinley. It urges Ohio to vote for continuance, celebrates military leaders, and closes with tributes to fallen generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
London
New York
Juky
R. G. Dun & Company
McKinney
Bank
Ohio
McKinley
Grain-O Promises Strength and Gut Health for Families
A reader touts Grain-O made from pure grains claiming quick health benefits for children and adults. Mention of soldiers in Civil War and Spanish-American War era diarrhoea notes shows historical ad context. Mr David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene Co Pa reports quick relief using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by W. W. Mekee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
David Taylor
Wind Ridge
Greene Co
Chamberlain
W. W. Mekee
Old Glory Is There Adjutant General Corbin Letter
The Seventyninth O. V. I. gathered in Wilmington Georgia on August 8 with Adjutant General Corbin’s letter read in his absence. He recalls Civil War days and notes the Philippines campaign is long and complex, explaining war duties, time, and the need for congressional funding and careful preparation before success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventy- Ninth
Corbin
Wilmington
Dean
Philippines
Spain
Congress
Sugar trusts and free trade listed across nations
The piece argues that protectionism did not create trusts and notes that free trade nations like England Belgium and Germany also host large combines. It cites English sugar and steel trusts and lists diverse sectors with trusts in multiple countries while urging Republican legislative remedies without harming workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havemeyer
Free Trade
England
Germany
Russia
France
Belgium
Republican Party
Railroads Dictate Terms as Shippers Suffer Busy Freight Woes
Railroads gain leverage over shipments as demand grows and cars stay scarce. Shippers press for any available car type, noting every locomotive in use and power strained. An industry traffic man says fall volumes threaten rail capacity, while a coal firm asks how to obtain cars. A Cleveland Leaders item ends with a Bryan vote remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courir
Simus
Bryans
Cleveland
Electric Farm Lights Up Beardslee Estate Near St Johnsville
The Beardslee farm near St Johnsville New York spans 530 acres and hosts a pioneering 154 kilowatt generator driven by a two stage turbine in a river waterfall. Electricity powers a mowing machine threshing machine 44 inch saw and house lighting heating laundry and dairy equipment. Arc lamps light paths and the system reduces labor and hazards on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsville
G. Mn. Beardslee
Beards, Les
Sunday Journal
Curious Paris relic faces removal from Rue de Vienise house
A fifteenth century house in Paris linked to alchemist and palmist Nicholas Flamel is slated for demolition. The building once housed paupers on upper floors under Flamet's will, who prayed daily for his soul and for lodging rents. A note on food nutrition compares oysters to milk and lean beet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rue de Vienise
Nicholas Fiamel
Flamet
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Messenger and Herald Printing Company
Fred W. Bush
S. BH. Bright
Hocking Co
Common Pleas
Fudge
Henry W. Coultrap
Vinton Co
A E. Price
Jorget A. & Bethel
Frosecanlys Arternes
E. Sayre
Sherif
GH Porter
W.G Hickman
Clark
Corgner
DR. J
Pickett
Alger
War Department
White House
New England
Plattsburg
Blue Room
McKenler
Cabinet
Mr. Root
Gen. Otis
Ome
Work House
America
Dewey
Merritt
Otis
Lawton
McArthur
Henry C. Corbin
A. BE. Dean
Brent
O. V
Fegard A
J. R. Beardatee
Board of Education of
Skin
Schow House
Tin Sait
Board of Committee
Avcost
D.l.dille
Bert Culshaw
Pataird
OW. Wilson
William Z. Chesnes
Tit
Wilson & Chitsney
Edward T. Rose
Percy
Athens Township
A. DL
Ihaca Bert Cutshan
BR . B. Pierce
Atry
American Bien Building & Loan Company
First National Building
Onio
American National Building & Joan Company
Ian National Building & Joan Company
E. Gigned
R.lash
Hobson Heo
FE Peters
Suly
Robert Pint
Athens County
Lawrence G- Wohstre
Beng. Cout Trad
Clee
Hoskinson
E.T
Waties
Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.