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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1897

Page

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Old Gladden County gridiron player profiles emerge

The article lists a long roster of players from various towns and colleges, detailing ages, heights, weights, and positions. It highlights Tom W. Ford of Camden New Jersey as coach and notes his college career at Ohio University and Ogla gate University.

Diignes Sciuyl Mamtent Nike Loystarty Tom W.S. Ford Canfen New Jersey Coalgate York Skack Leer End Ford Ohio University Camden L. Dew Athens James W. McLaren Marietta Sepiaire Mes Fi Caldwell Canby California Th. D. Dailey Albany Hambleton Hooksburg Morgan County Ralph O''Bieness H. Kohberger Warwick New York Oferac Fred James Logan Posion Jeff Hale William Wheeler Portland Ohio Delaware A. Brown

Athens Victorious Over Mates Despite Rough Play

In a rough game, Athens defeated the Mates 20 to 6 at halftime 16 to 0 with Lowry kicking multiple goals and Albert scoring a touchdown for Athens. Ed Mundson and Ford added TDs for Q A in the second half as Athens secured the win amid controversial officiating and spectator admiration for the visitors.

del Atitens James Wad Oo McLagen Qmiddown Lowry Jameas Maya Flake Alberts Hedges O. C Athens Q. A Edmundson Ford Vautes Aginye

Death of Henry B. Pewther in Ames Township

Friends mourn the death of Henry B. Pewther born and reared in Ames township. He died at Pela ware last week after a year of illness while serving as a ticket agent at Chicago for Rock Island and later as traveling passenger agent for Nickle Plate. Funeral was well attended and railroad circles sent flowers in tribute.

Henry B. Pewther Ames Township Pelaware Chizago Rock Island Taske Shore & Michigan Nickle Plate Railroad Nickle Plate Railroad, But Was Compelled To De‘cfine Chicago Hit

Woman suffrage debated at county teachers' institute

A county teachers' institute featured talks on physiology in country schools and how to handle narcotics in education. Debates sparked by Supt. Hooper and Rev. Lott led to an open discussion on what to do with girls and eventually endorsed woman suffrage. The event drew about one fifth of county teachers and praised the benefit to educators. A separate medical ad promoted Shaker Digestive Cordial as a cure for indigestion and sick-poison from undigested food.

Soyperik Tiehay Cain Irving Ore Uncle Tom Tre David Tom Walker Dhreae Irvine Knickerbocker History of New York Supt. McVay Stewart Martzelif Supt Hooper Lott

Burglary Attempt Burns Residence Contents in Break-In

A burglar attempt at the Rassetyer residence damaged the property and burned items. A revolver was fired but did not strike its target as neighbors reported a tense scene with courage and a failed break-in. Police investigated and no injuries were recorded.

Rassetyer'a Bart Aldred Tivines Siwatroy Wml

Art exhibit to open December 7 at college campus

The Y's present an art exhibition in the former Carpenter restaurant building near the college campus. Reproductions by world renowned artists including Edwin A Abbey are offered on Bristol board suitable for framing. The exhibit opens Tuesday afternoon December 7 at 3 o'clock with fifteen cent admission and free light refreshments.

Carpenter Restaurant Int Iistion Atreet Edwin A. Abbey Church Bristol

Beath of Frank Cornell Dies After Illness at 73

Frank Cornell died Wednesday afternoon at his Union street home from a long illness of several years. A lifelong resident and respected citizen, he leaves a wife and two children John Cornell of this city and Mrs Lightner of Sabina. A treasured gold watch given on the wedding day was reportedly lost and then found after wandering in Messeyeen and Heratn. a final note states the search paid off.

Beath Frank Cornell Union Street John Cornell Mrs. Lightner Sabina Messeyeen Heratn

Farm and Grazing Lands for Sale in Bedford and Scipio Townships

Five hundred acres of choice land for sale in Bedford township Meigs county known as the Allen Black grood farte. Well watered and well timbered with necessary buildings in moderate repair. Sold whole or in part. Also acres in Scipio township mostly bottom land. Further information ingmre 2F 522S BLACK ROOD ip Paasx Burscwoan Prustees Snowville Ohio.

Bedford Township Meigs County Allen Blackgrood Scipio Township Snowville Ohio

Meat Market Planned in Harry Beach Building on State Street

Advertisement notes a new meat market opening in the Harry Beach Building on State Street. The notice mentions patronage solicitation and a rental listing for 48-14 Srexcee Yorse, Honsa, plus a five room house for rent in Mechanics area with inquiries at the office.

Harry Beach State Street

Temple of dt stce: damed case and local sessions notes

A damaged fiscal record recounts court sessions with cases on charges of assault and attempted rape. References to damages for a fatal road accident, try for land disputes, and a receiver representation in a county plant indicates a mix of municipal proceedings and civil actions.

Piers Calirt Thanh Arate Tole Aiack Oua' Y Hell Welch Charles Lind Mudolph Crippen Marstfieks M Tewis Peter Flixon J. G. Biddison Internst Tig Norther Plantat F Ag State of Ghia Susi Meranda Patirnis Phiintif Ibis Colboubus Comporns Cli Boanman Calsmiy Dak Smith Alesandroi Sunita Jota James

Grand Thanksgiving Dinner and Fire Disaster Report

A large Thanksgiving dinner event at a civic armory is described with donors and attendees named, followed by news of a residence fire on Thursday discovered by a passerby. The blaze caused extensive damage, with arson suspected. authorities seek information and offer a reward for evidence. The report lists local clergy, families, and places affected, and concludes with medical remedies advertisement notes.

Sambel Puston Lund Dr. Atl

Temperance Day Observed by Athens Congregations

Last Sunday the three Athens congregations held a grand mass meeting at the M E church led by W O T U women with clergy silent. Miss Q A Findley read scripture on prophetic voices and Palestine. Mrs Ysabella Kertz and Mrs Mattie A Boughton cited Willard’s influence. A collection supported temperance work. jail services set for Thursday at 2 PM and the Union meets December 1 at Mrs E Vickers home to discuss Social Parity led by Mrs Helen Needham.

Athens M. E Q. A. Findley Palestine Ysabella Kertz Frances E. Willard Mattie A. Boughton Miss Willard Helen S. Burns Firs E. Vickers Brs Helen Needham

Thanksgiving Marriage Market Tries Cupid’s Subtle Chart

The marriage market remains steady with no change in the nuptial stock and a seventy five cent price to attend. Couples listed testing the nuptial investment include Peter Bricker with Lydia McDaniel, Jesse A Wilson with Jeannette Funiper, Samuel H Penrod with Henrietta Ely, Clare B. Dodden er with Fannie Micaie, William Hamilton with Annie Parker, and Linton Steenred with Emma Borer.

Peter Bricker Lydia McDaniel Jesse A. Wilson Jeannette Funiper Samuel H. Penrod

Mourning Notice for Widow and Mother

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy at the death and burial of our wife and mother, W. BR. Towssend and Crilotes.

W. BR

Steam Flooring Mill for Sale in Wilkesville Ohio

Tam offers a steam flooring mill for sale in Wilkesville Vinton County Ohio. The mill includes a five story frame building, engine and boiler house with metal roof, two hurries a corn crusher and a roll regrinder. The 20 HP engine rests on solid stone foundations and all machinery is in good running order. Terms easy. Address Wilkesville Ohio No 43 west. R V Guise. Includes notices of local events and remedies in period advertisement text.

Tam Wilkesville Vinton County Ohio R. V. Guise

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