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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1896

Page

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Court Proceedings Open With Notable Docket At Local Court

An active session convened with Judge Coultrap presiding over multiple cases. The docket included Wat of Jair idham v Frank A. Gham and a divorce in Myrtle Cooley v Herman Cooley. The Emma Selby case, alleging paternity, drew large crowds as 26 witnesses testified. jurors failed to reach a verdict after extended deliberations into Wednesday afternoon.

Wat Jairidham Frank A. Gham H. G. Baker Johar Fe Lt. Phillips Andrews Ve Tien Myrtle Cooley Herman Cooley Myrtle Birch Obie Emma Selby Augustus Snow Snow Alexander Township L A. Koons Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell State of Ohio Tieevening Godtraps Ouraed Sisserec

Vinton County Man Gist Honored in Appointment Notice

The Vinton County Republican reports a notable appointment for C. J. Gist, a traveling salesman and respected local businessman. He served in the TA1Y.O. S21 during the war, was wounded near Viexshory, and narrowly escaped death, earning praise from schoolmates and associates for his patriotism and service.

Vinton County Republican Oac Ear Fe Lownsman Athens Pest E&ce Tad Wawil Vinten Sams Tie Viexshory Fie Vinton

Police Court News Shows Row Over Revolver Incident

Angi, a GTAovba woman named Sisner and the marae Lipa fought during a gathering where a revolver discharged injuring no one seriously. Skinner faced bond, while Albert Lore attacked Jasper Long with a chair in West End, injuring him. A warrant for Love's arrest followed. he fled before service.

Angi Gtaovba Sisner Lipa Skinner Neri Neri Price Gerkman Gathefer Pat Tie Nora Setriguer Bury Esquire Logan Lorhearine Tle Geand Albert Lore Jasper Log West End Long Love Jasper Long Tony

Apple crop woes hit Western Pennsylvania’s Crawford county

The Meadville Tribune Republican notes a very light apple crop in Crawford county while neighboring areas like Athens enjoy peaches. Farmers store thousands of bushels in cellars and await buyers as shippers eye the promising harvest, with apples ready to ship to Meadville and beyond.

Pennsylvania Uncle Sam Athens County Crayford County Meadville Tribune Republican Crawford County Tronsan Meadville

Report of Athens State Hospital officials and savings

The Athens State Hospital report led by Governor Bushnell states the institution is in excellent condition. Dr F Rorick and A I Mochester report per capita cost of 12436, a reduction from prior year. Savings stem from lowered expenditures and improved management, with Superintendent Rorick noted as Financial Chief and trustees praising the approach. An Athens County Farmers Institute meet is planned for next week with programs and larger attendance anticipated.

Athens State Hospital Bushnell IF. Rorick Air F. C. Mochester Horick Cmeer Rochester Farmaza Athens County Farmers’ Institute Evtensite Athens

Railway Wreck on West Bound Train Near Namden

A west bound passenger train No. 3 on the Baltimore and Onto Southwestern railroad wrecked near Namden Lerngon at Iskt killing two postal clerks Michael King of Cincinnati and Pascal Clerl of Cincinnati, injuring others. An oblique cow strike caused the crash with the engine turned over and the cars piling into shelled corn. The track was cleared and trains resumed within six hours.

Baltimore Southwestern Insta Lerngon Iskt Namden Pascal Clerl Michael King Cincinmati Saith Mail Clark Cincinnati Michael Hing Citeinnau Ning Cincimma Brown Chillcothe Hospital Corps Seventeenth Cat National Guard

University Trustees Select Brick and Heating System

A Saturday Ohio University trustees meeting in President Crook's office chose Webster fire brick for the new building. They adopted a direct indirect heating system using forced air to circulate warm air, keeping rooms comfortable. Also noted were Christmas and New Year railway ticket revision announcements by Central Lines agents.

University Ohio University Ofice Crook Crank E. H. Moore Jon. G. W. Boyce

General Corden Captivates Athens with Civil War Talk

General Corden delivered a well received lecture on the Last Days of the Confederacy before the Athens audience. He spoke vividly of war scenes and southern life, drawing on his Civil War service and political career. General Grosvenor introduced him, praising his forceful voice and versatile oratory. The event included a chapel address to University of Athens students.

Peopla Athens Gerdes Teer Confederacy Oratericak Audienc Tierden Mwe Gordon Goong United States Senate Grosvenor South Gorden Arte University Thorsday

Buckeye Coal Co v Hocking Valley R R case outcome

The Buckeye Coal Company sued Hocking Valley Railroad for damages over coal car distribution delays from Sept 1 to May 1. The circuit court favored the railway, while a referee awarded damages to the plaintiff. The common pleas court affirmed the railway’s decision, ruling no wrongful discrimination occurred and the plaintiff’s claimed loss was too speculative.

Cass Buckeye Hocking Valley Railroad Company Iseway Hocking Valley Las Iths Comygon Plese Court Soam Plantiff Fuumlit I Traich Common Pleas Cnmry Beailway Company Plaintifl Pro&tt

Hockingport Seminary Fire Smolders After Incendiary Work

Fire at Hockingport Seminary in Ohio caused 44500 in loss. Incendiary act suspected as building saturated with oil or lighter fluid. No clues to the guilty party and no insurance on the structure, formerly a Congregational church turned school, recently unused. Community notes report on local club meetings and parliamentary law reminders.

Hockingport Seminary Hoskingport Ohio Congregational Church Amt Athens Kev. A J. McKim Boos Bar

Local Athens Paper Buoys County News and Ads

The Athens county weekly offers reliable county news and an annual cash in advance offer. It presents official county transactions, advertising reach, and lists prominent subscribers across multiple towns. A church program and a gas company meeting outline local events and drilling plans on the Children’s Home farm.

Meopie Mvershudy Assesain Asa Hirrana Avhens Athens Secundy Columms Vue County Ontvers Wasintastasa Miasonnuen Asp JW. Weathergy Guysville W.L Kessinger Kansas City Shepard Humphrey Coolville Robert Jackson Big Ron G. H. Whalif New England G. Potter Milhardsville Rew Ata Athens O1 and Gas Company Asa c Iacation Asslefinitels

Bust of McKinley to be Placed in State House

A former Athenian, Wit Leland, living in Carari Italy, plans a colossal life size bust of President McKinley for the state House. He works with marble and may use a governor’s photograph. funding likely from Republican clubs. Also notes a fatal railroad injury near Albany and a medical ad touting Cheney’s cough remedy.

Wit Leland Carari Italy Gaupt W. Alten McKinsey State House Lekutd Sammy Cline Lund McKinles Amd Captain Allen Meiners Leland

Holiday Excursion Tickets On Central Lines For Holidays

Agents of Olio Central Lines offer round trip excursion tickets for Christmas and New Year travel with departure in December and January. Returns allowed until January 4, encouraging readers to enjoy festive travel while highlighting local ads for services and products.

Agenrs Thio Central Lines Olio Central Lines Dig Sare

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