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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1887
Page
6
The piece discusses robust business in spite of Grover Cleveland's predictions, notes the death of ex Treasury Secretary Manning, and reports the Ohio Legislature session and Senate House caucus. It also covers a fatal fire in Pomeroy, a debate on wool tariffs, and immigration concerns with figures on new arrivals and Dakota statehood prospects.
Reporting on political maneuvering and judicial esteem amid Ohio politics, the piece notes Senator Sherman’s forthcoming speech after recess, Judge Mellvaine's death elevating Ohio’s judiciary, and a Columbus tally sheet forgery trial with Allen Myers at focus amid Democratic and Republican pressures. The Toledo Bee’s blunt portrait of Myers contrasts with broader party dynamics.
A circulating rumor from the Journal suggests a local contemporary, who reportedly dislikes sharing looks with Tom Powell, may soon be named Athens postmaster. The rumor ties the candidate to loyalty to the current English free trader president and Democratic principles including free wool.
The C. W. & B. company reports December to Sunday last earnings of 135 340 dollars, up from 120 001 the prior year. For the year the total is 2 151 552 dollars versus 1 947 478 the previous year, a gratifying showing.
From Lima Daily Gazette we note the marriage of Lizzie D Gabriel to M J Morris a lumber merchant. The couple wed in Columbus at the bride's sister home and returned to their home at High and Pine streets Lima. Attending were Mrs Joseph Morris and Miss Ella Morris. Reverend Dr Scott of Ohio State University officiated.
Amateur actors from Ohio University presented Fashion at city hall under Miss Donnally on the Crippen benefit night. The play drew a marked audience response and was pleasingly entertaining.
The distribution of Christmas presents at the M. E. and Presbyterian churches drew a happy throng of children as they received gifts and greetings from Santa Claus.
Ex Sheriff Boden disposes of his stake in the Warren House to N A Court of the Exchange Hotel Columbus. Court is an experienced hotel man.
Sunday evening program at the M. E. church featured a creditable display by the children and others involved, pleasing attendees with the festive performance.
Public sale at the seller's home in Camp Wool Addition to Athens on Saturday January 7 1888 at 10 oclock a m. Items include a five year old buggy horse a milk cow about nine tons of hay 200 bushels of corn a Wetter Wagon nearly new with harness a light Spring Wagon and harness farm implements and household goods too numerous to mention Terms and dwelling rent to responsible tenant on reasonable terms by John E F Kaye.
The Ohio colleges association held sessions from Monday evening to Tuesday morning addressing aims of colleges, elective system adoption, and subjects like archeology geology and rhetoric. Officers for the new year were elected including Dr John Eaton and Prof Wm Hoover. Additional local notices include business gratitude from Sam Summer of Athens.
At its regular meeting last Thursday night Athens Council No. 15 Masons elected J. L. Pickering T I M A J Frame D M EB Lash P C W L M Jewett Treas De McLean Recg J P Dana Crof G C B Henderson C of Cs Peter Kern Steward Will J Hastings Sentinel D W Corpell of Guysville paid a friendly visit Tuesday to the Masonic office.
The column praises the New York Mail and Express as a national, well edited newspaper free from sensationalism. It highlights fair coverage of public interest, moral progressive stance, world news, and abundant quality reading material for the whole family. Sample copies are sent free.
Athens residents are promised a return visit by Dr W A France on Wednesday January 4 with a free consultation at the Warren House. A Toledo paper notes he visited Toledo last week, drawing many patrons and praising his treatment of chronic diseases while stressing cautious respect for legitimate medical practice.
The notice blends thanks from Jons Duprey with local sales pitches. It promotes discounted candy at Red Front Store and cheap overcoats at D Zenner & Co, along with watches, silver thimbles, and fruit offerings at Amta Hooper and Berry’s Confectionery.
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