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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1900

Page

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Campaign speech opens New Jersey GOP drive at Asbury Park

Senator Hanna, head of the Republican national committee, spoke to a vast audience at Asbury Park on the eve of a major campaign. He urged every man to contribute to upholding the McKinley administration, warned of Bryanism, and called New Jersey to lead a nationwide effort with urgency and unity. Colonel Curtis Guild Jr. followed with remarks on campaign issues.

Hanna Republican National Committee Republicans of New Jersey Asbury Park Republican Party McKinley National Republican Roosevelt Curtis Guild, Jr Boston

Why the Republican Party Should Be Successful

An old Dutchman’s view argues for Republican success to avert policies like free trade and silver monometalism. It warns Bryan could force silver payments and harm economic gains since 1893. The piece asserts Republican leadership will benefit business, labor, and government debt, while denouncing imperialism in the Philippines and endorsing McKinley’s stance. CHARLES FOSTER.

McKinley Harrison United States Senate Bryan Kansas City Atkinson-Schurz Beatty Philippiness Philippines Republican Party Charles Foster

Licensed Teachers Certificates Issued by County Board

The board of county examiners issued certificates to two hundred twenty-two teachers for the year ending August 31, 1900. The list shows one year certificates to Garfield Andrews through Mary 31 Williams, two year certificates to Anna Aiken and others, three year certificates to E. G. Camplos et al, five year certificates to Jeannette Barker and others, with some holders carrying over from prior years. Signed respectfully by F. S. Counrnar, Clerk.

Board of County Examiners Garfield Andrews B. ET. Armstrong Blanche Andrews Iva Aller Bess Allen Nell Allen F. G. Brooks Rose Brown J. E. Bailey Hattie Brill James Biddle Ross Brickles Jennie Biddle Frank Biddle Mabel Butts Dally Barker Carl Buck Blanche Boudinot Lenore Beverage Lulu B. Hooper H. F. Hartler G. E. Hooper Walter Hamilton Annette A. A. Higgins Ethel Hixon Peter Hixon Clara Hawk Elizabeth Inman Carl Jewett Nettie Johnson Sarah Johnson J. J. Johnson Blano Johnson W. C. Jones Alma Kelley Susie Kennard Florence Kinnison Emmet R. Kirkendall L. W. Kelley Anna Kittle Sarah L. Luckett Anna Lesdon Lulu Lane E. H. Lantz K. G. Lewis E. A. Moore Esta Mayhugh Ray Morris Charles E. Miller J.C. McClanahan Ww.a. Matheney J. W. Mourne W. G. Morrison Blanche McClanahan Lena Mason Elizabeth Mink Effle McKee Nellie Blanche Mobler Jessie McBroom T. L. Morgan Eva Norris G. N. Norris Denonle Nelson Hattie Orr William Pierce Elsie S Pinkerton Anna Parsons Blanche Phillips Saran Price Rare Pickering Kl. A. Pierce Nellie Patterson Lena Patterson Clara A. Pedi Lizie Kennard G. H. Lowden Grace McBride Elizabeth Mohler S. T. McBride L. St. Pierce F. M. Parsons A. Iy Parks Vesta 2 Dicice Mary Miehart Amanda Robinett Winifred Richmond May Stanton Alice Shannon Emma Weethee Bertha Wells F. P. Thomipson Sanford A. Headrey H. C. Heal Minnie Roach Mabel Zoe Wilson Jeannette Barker J. F. Henderson Maurice Bryson Marvin Miller Ella Osborn Amy Weiler Olive Linton Viostes Eaac Board of Examiners F.S. Counrnar

Former Bryanite for McKinley from Yellowstone Park

Timothy Wilfred Coakley a young prominent lawyer writes from Yellowstone Park to his brother D H Coakley detailing support for McKinley and expansion beliefs. He backs Filipino independence as a priority but opposes Bryan on the national platform and asserts the West remains solid for expansion with limited electoral votes this year. He recently spent a year in the Philippines on business and advocates keeping the country.

Timothy Wilfred Coakley New York West Bryan Yellowstone Park D. H. Coakley Lam Issac Pinos Manila Coakley Philippines

Buffalo Bill carnival weather dampens crowds at circus show

The Buffalo Bill carnival and the W. H. Harris Nickel Plate show faced a severe storm turning the Buffalo Bill venue into a wet, chaotic scene. Lightning, wind, and rain drove attendees away Sunday night and Monday morning, leaving a sparse crowd and a soggy, dripping spectacle.

W. H. Harris Weather Bureau

Hopkins W Race marriage announced in Downington

Cards announce the marriage of Miss Weltha Hopkins to W Race of Pomeroy at the bride's parents home in Downington on Sunday August 26. The bride elect is a former QO A student and has many friends in the city. She is the sister of fellow townsman C D Heptas.

Weltha Hopkins W. Race of Pomeroy Downington QO. A C. D. Heptas

Wholly Incapable Report From Davao in 1899 Letter

A letter from Lieut. F. S. Lowry describes Mindanao after American arrival. He details tribal chaos under Spanish rule, subsequent improvement under American presence, a new president, efforts to establish schools, and local commerce. He notes native willingness to accept American currency and a Mora delegation seeking American flags.

F. S. Lowry Davao U.S. W U.S Mindanao Manila Philippines W. J. Bryan

Remarkable Prank and Storm Damage Reported in Lusannza

A severe storm caused extensive damage with a barn owned by Robert Patterson struck by lightning and burned. A barn at Elmer Poston’s residence was nearly saved when a post was severed by lightning while others escaped damage. A Columbus and Toledo excursion is planned by the Ohio Central Lines for Sunday, August 25 with low rates.

Lusannza Robert Patterson Elmer Poston Mr. Poston Messrs. Marvey Orley Shaw Columbus Toledo Ohio Central Lines

Rev Walter Ross Transferred to Glouster Parish

Rev Walter Ross of Sacred Heart Catholic church Coshocton is transferred to Glouster Athens County. Rev Rosa will take charge of Glouster parish in days. Rev J C Synan moves to Coshocton. A new brick church may begin this fall or next spring to replace the present frame building. The treasury holds funds for the building fund and the parish lauds Ross as a scholar with earnest character.

Walter Floss Sacred Heart Catholic Church Coshocton Glouster Rosa J. Synan Hoss Ross Athens County Roas Sacred Heart Church

Baseball Benefit Game For Mr Low Van Vorhes

Mesara Wirt Leland Dave Thompson Emmet Catton organize a University Park charity game between the Fats and Leans this afternoon. Proceeds go to Mr Low Van Vorhes. The very fat and lean townsfolk form the clubs. Managers promise an entertaining show. A town marshal and two surgeons will be on site.

Mesara Wirt Leland Dave Thompson Emmet Catton University Park Low van Vorhes Buffalo Bill

Threats of Explosives Put Hooper Ridge Church in Fear

Hooper Ridge residents face panic as placards warn that nitroglycerin is placed under the church building and may explode if services resume. The threat mirrors broader unrest among local churchgoers, stirring fear and turmoil throughout Amerville. A separate ad-like note promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. with testimonials and a money-back offer.

Amerville Hooper Ridge Hall F. J. Cheney &Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney & CO Tc. Hall

Wantzp seeks two farms near Athens Ohio on a pike

Prospectors ask for two 60 to 100 acre farms within four miles of Athens on a pike not too hilly. Lock Box 501 Gloucester Ohio collects full particulars. Also mentions famine in India and food shortage in America. Cures for stomach troubles advertised by Cline's Pharmacy.

Athens Pike Glouater Ohio India America

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