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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1897

Page

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Athens County Farm Institute discusses agriculture and liquor law notes

The third Athens County Farmers Institute met in Amesville amid holiday season low turnout. President E H Brawley opened the session with W. A. Powell leading the blessing and O E Davis welcoming. Discussions covered wheat culture, soil fertility, and youth engagement, with resolutions urging county option on liquor sales and state legislative action. Officers and committees were elected for horticulture and institute leadership, and a divorce case was noted in the Athens court showcase.

Athens Era E H. Brawley Ames G W. Rooper Pleasanton W. A. Powell Sayor O. E. Davis Elh Bravier G. Williams Amit Mnidinations Dever Mpao Dover N. Armstrong Alexander All Waterloo G. Inser Ames Monrlay G. WeIcomnts W Higgins Faciiti YC. Laylin D. B. Stewart D.n. Pilcher Canaanville Isaac Crook T. C. Layline Institute Lower Hoor D.C. Thomas C.G. Williams Alice Patterson Hebbardsville Ynis Z. C. Layiin Dianar Ay Holy Ohio Universit’ S Charles Townsend GG Williams Stewart H. Wickham Npor Seventy-Third General Assembly D. Pr Veebon Thes County Sip Vail Ous Talilute Alcs Wilson Guysville G. W. Hooper Campbell Cyervile Dascpstorian Canaan Township Sliss Alice Patterson Hebbardaville Horticultural Society S. Brawler Thomas Philips Lani Lian Bobo Thomas Angell Addie Alderman Helen Wom Lottie Ullem Margie Ullem Jed Alderman Charles Armstrong Byard Chom Albeny Tee

Mannington Oil Industry and Editor's Move

Editor W. M. Entler, ex Athens Journal, now leads Mannington Advocate in West Virginia. Athens visit praises Mannington as oil center with hundreds of thousands invested yearly and a planned sixty one wells, each costing about 10 000 dollars, signaling regional growth and local job potential. Also notes Shaker Digestive Cordial health claim and local prices for butter eggs and poultry at Sanders Jackson Chauncey Ohio.

M. Entler Athens Journal Mansington West Virginia Advocate Athens Cincinnati Entler Mannington Amon Entiers Sanders & Jackson Chauncey, Ohio

Ohio University Suspends Two Students Amid Chapel Disorder

Two senior students from Ohio University, Joe Cilom of the city and J. I. Williams of Jackson, were suspended for ten college days after ongoing chapel disturbances. Faculty say lack of order and improper conduct during exercises prompted action,though specific charges were not released.

Joe Cilom J. i. Willliams Jackson

Fire damages minor items in student room

A small blaze in a dormitory room damaged bed clothing and a set of Chambers Encyclopedia after a bed reportedly toppled. Firemen extinguished the flames quickly, with no major injuries noted. Dr Gimmtaker, after months abroad in Europe, plans to settle in Columbus for medical practice following recovery.

Ted Ap Nyaves

Annual Week of Prayer at Local Churches

Week of prayer planned across several churches with Monday and Tuesday afternoon devotional services at the Presbyterian churches Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church and Thursday and Friday at the Methodist church. Beginning Sunday evening through the week preaching services will be held at the Methodist church conducted by the pastor Nev. D. C. Thomas.

Presbyterian Christian Church Methodist Church Hell Nev. D C. Thomas

Cotton Bros Delivery Team Slams Streaking Wagon on Lancaster

Earl Richmond led the Cotton Bros delivery team when the horses bolted on Lancaster Street Monday evening. A broken harness caused the false start and the wagon toppled, injuring Richmond slightly while the wagon suffered heavy damage and the horses endured bruising.

Cotton Bros Earl Richmond Lancaster Street Richmond

Western Home Seekers Excursion Holiday Rates

Holiday excursion notices list partial routes and half price round trips to many states including Arkansas Arizona Colorado Dakotas Iowa Indian Territory Idaho Kansas Missouri New Mexico Minnesota Nebraska Oklahoma Oregon Texas Utah Wisconsin Wyoming. 82.00 round trip with 50 percent return limit. Details from ticket agents.

Arkansas Arizona Colorado Dakotas

Anti-Saloon League Convention Fare Notice

Columbus convention information lists half-rate round trip tickets from C H T Ry to Columbus for January 1 and 10 with a January 15 deadline. Details indicate limited sale and reduced fares for the event transit.

Anti-Saloon League Convention

Death’s Sudden Call of Oris Rose at Thirty Five

Oris Rose aged thirty five son of Rev and Mrs Cyrus Rose died suddenly Friday at his home on College Street after a severe chill. Despite declining health he continued carpentry and helped supervise remodeling at the Cotesnade hotel two days before death. He was a Methodist and funeral services were held Monday at his home conducted by Rev B C Thomas. He was interred in the new cemetery.

Oris Rev Aiis Cyrus Rose College Street Cotesnade von Landed B. C.thomas Ceme

Christmas Day Wedding in Nearbysville

Mr Chase E Wyatt and Miss Bessie Hammond wed at the Sitar home of Mrs and Mrs Samuel Stalge Nearbysville. The ceremony drew about thirty guests with Miss Nelle Harmra and a bride’s cousin as bridesmaids and the groom’s brother as best man. The couple white-turned to a reception after vows.

Chase E. Wyatt Bessie Hammond Samuel Stalge Nearbysville Mliss Bessie Hammond Statler Chas. i Mibauy Nork Wyatt

Marital Union Pairs Form as Year Opens

The list of couples announcing intent to wed at the start of the year includes Frank A. Ross and Mattie Wileson, Chase E. Wyatt and Bessie Hammond, Shea and Mamie Hill, John Nincade and Honor Rodersson, Maude Thompson, Frank Smithers and Lottie Curtis, James A. Linscott and Allie B. Darfee, Robert Cobb and Anna Swartz, Fred Wilson and Jeanie Coskley, Charles W. Granby and Daisy Koons, Joshua Stires and Mabaia Nutter, and Charles Kinsey and Clara McBride.

Lorder Frank A. Ross Mattie Wileson Chase E. Wyatt Bessie Hammond Shea Mamie Hill John Nincade Honor Uamny Rodersson Maude Thompson Frank Smithers Lottie Curtis James A. Linscott Allie B. Darfee Robert Cobb Anna Swartz Fred Wilson Jeanie Coskley Charles W. Granby Daisy Koons Joshua Stires Mabaia Nutter Charles Kinsey Clara McBride

Christmas Skating Delights Across State Hospitals

Merry skaters packed state hospitals on Christmas Day as the season's first solid ice offered a welcome gift. Across Athens and counties, youths enjoyed skating on rivers, creeks, and ponds, making the holidays lively and bright.

Ada T Liem Athens

Holiday Train Fares Announced by B&O S-W R R

The B&O S-W R R offers five holiday excursion rates for round trips to any Central Passenger Association territory, including St. Louis Louisville Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Indianapolis Pittsburgh Buffalo and more. Tickets on sale December 10 11 31 and January 1 with return valid through January 4 1338. Agents provide details.

Ohio Central Ohio Central Lines B &O.s-W. Railhway Central Passenger Association St. Louis Louisville Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago- Indianapolis Pittsburg Buffalo P. McCarry Ohio

Holiday Jamboreeers Slasher Case Sparks Court Hearings

Police court heard a string of holiday row cases as John Richards faced assault charges after roughing up Harry Denard. Lawrence Mansfeld arrested for drunkenness, fined four dollars fifty five cents. Binsey Hill of Gallipolis charged with cutting Bowers with a razor leaving a three inch long wound. Frank Harper jailed for assault with a coffee pot, Garrett’s bill fined and sentenced to twenty days in the Danesville workhouse.

John Richards Harry Denard Richards Downard Lawrence Mansfeld Binsey Hill Gallipolis L. Bowers West Side Hill Bowers Bower Frank Flarper Mwe Ida Lexan Garner Anesville Tarper

Otvectinas and new leader chosen at Athans meeting

An Athans gathering elected a new leader named Wes Chosen and invited attendees to the upcoming religious services and community events. The meeting also set plans for Christiva work and related activities with Supt. expected to join.

FT. T The Athans Amanda Tout Avid Wy Uoliner Ti Jen Christiva Werka A. Meres Wits Con

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Cure All

An ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It guarantees one hundred dollars for any unsolved case and urges readers to request testimonials. Also mentions discounted round trip tickets via G HW & T Ky Popular Buckeye Route for December through January travel.

F.J. Crexey & Co Toledo Mc. Hall G. HW

State Farmers Institute trips to Columbus at halt rates

State Farmers Institute Columbus January 10 11 and 12 offers round trip tickets at halt rates with return January 14. Advertisement mentions Delwithts Witch Hazel salve for eczema and One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and throat issues highlighting Cline’s Pharmacy Mes Stark Pleasant Ridge Oh. and Cline’s Pharmacy.

State Farmers Institute Columbus The C. HH. V Thy A. Perkins DelWitt Cline Mes Stark Pleasant Ridge

Dedication of Townsend Hall Columbus January 12

The C HY and T Ry announces round trip tickets to Columbus at half rates for January WW VI and 13 with return limit January 14.

Columbus Townsend Hall Govenor Bushnell C. HV Z. Ry

Farm and Grazing Lands for Sale in Bedford and Scipio

Five hundred acres of choice land in Bedford township Meigs county known as the Allen Black wood farm. Well watered and timbered with necessary buildings in moderate repair. Sold whole or in part. Also 44 acres in Scipio township Tostig bottom land. For information contact LLEN Bracrwoop Faask Biarewoor trustees Snowville Ohio.

Bedford Meigs County Allen Blackwood Scipio Township Llen Bracrwoop Faask Biarewoor Snowville Ohio

Athens Concert Band Delights at Opera House Show

A Saturday Athens Concert Band program earned high praise for orchestral merit and steady practice. The theatre audience enjoyed a strong performance of The Jvaellini Grains and a Shakespearean night featuring Keene, with strong praise for his stage versatility and the supporting troupe. A New England supper on stage completed the evening. In the other house on Tuesday night January 4th, Keene’s company and cast were spotlighted amid praise for their classical repertoire.

Athens Opera House Obin Jvaellini Grains Nathanial Berry Thomas W. Keene Booth Hus Keeve America Reeve Boston Theatre Hicharil TE Jinke Gloucester Booth Davenport Eeno Old Wood Museum Company New York California San Francisco Zola Ken Mr. Ruene Indis Charles B. Hanford Booth and Barrett Felia Marlowe Monessia Mr. Keene Tell Smown Abilty Shakesperean

Fragmented poetry and ads across 1900s issue

A collage of verse lines about stars and faith followed by short notices and old advertisements. Mentions Joseph Barry, Youth's Companion, DeWitt's Little Early Risers, Shiloh's Cure, and local druggists. Also an auction or sale note, a farm for sale in Wes England Ohio, and half-rate rail tickets to Columbus with January dates.

Xiar Joseph Barry

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Farmers Institute Aull Foster Ita M. Foster Hull Foster, Jr Mr Foster Ts Cit Skalan Wi Ath Lasens Abilieo Sam Abel Atiag Fiat Athens Penen Board of Directors Athens Couragt Court Louse John Hixon W. E. Goddard Bern Joseph Jordan Canaan L. Duned John J. Jackson York Mahlon Hayes Rome Frank Barker Waterloo Cew W. It Goddard Bernz Joseph Johar Fyndd Henry Dixon Mahlyn Hayes F. Wolf McDougal John O. Hil XL W. Baker Wiggins T. Rossettet N. Hobson EEB Lewis, Lee Pew Buard Mannington Oil Industry Stir Ohio University Shane Brazot Han Exrone Gimmtaker Thersdare Europe Columbdus Stats Agricultural Convention C. 4 W. B. Lawrence Holiday Jamboreers Chellpolis Clir Tiss W. Keene AM. B. Ford Ruddell DeWitt A Z. Selter Berraia E.R. Lash Dale J. J. McDonald Lroxany McDouam Wes England
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