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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
4
The Athens Journal sketches national and state political currents including speaker selection, finance committee chairmanship for A Leiland of Noble, Governor Gris, and McKinley era policy. It covers Hawaii annexation sentiment, Senate strategies, and calls for a short congressional session while criticizing free silver debates and local party primaries.
The Washington Letter notes the nation’s sorrow at President McKinley’s death and the somber mood as Congress convenes. It highlights McKinley’s final messages and his focus on patriotism, peace, and prosperity amid foreign policy topics such as Hawaii annexation and Cuban questions.
The passage mixes partisan rhetoric about Republicans and Democrats with mentions of education, a senator, and a ticket sale offer for holiday travel. It also includes assorted local business promotions for cough remedies, watches, and holiday gifts, all in a garbled OCR style.
The notice outlines a sheriff sale at the Athens court, listing real estate in Watkins addition and parcels with values, terms, and the sale to occur at the court door in Athens. It names Riley as sheriff and DOT Kowanny as deputy, with details dated January 6 and sale on January 8 1898. It also mentions a stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Therm Ohio and an upcoming notice for that event.
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