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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
4
The fragment lists Sthers Uessurger and Herald Seog with Berald Printing Company. Seed W. Yw Bush is named as Editor and Manager. Subscription rates hint at a county publication, dated Thursday February 6, 1902.
The February term of common pleas court opened with few criminal cases and a light civil docket. Five indictments were returned after sixty witnesses covered fourteen cases. Indictments include George Gleason for petit larceny, Robert Smith for assault and battery, David Swaim for disturbing religious services, Joe Neil and George Stewart for assault and mmmery, with one penitentiary case noted. Several new filings followed, including foreclosures, partitions, and divorce actions. Court adjourned after alimony awarded in the Chase case.
Washington February reports a Philippine revenue bill stalled by Senate Democrats using filibuster tactics to delay passage. The debate dwells on foreign policy, Taft testimony, and the likelihood of continued public works funding to suppress insurgency. Senate moves to establish Commerce and Labor, census permanence, and Republican plans to govern treaty and tariff agendas.
The funeral for Mrs. J. D. Martin, once Miss Sueile Eblen of Wellston, was held Saturday in Hamden. She died Wednesday at her Wellston home after weeks of illness from stomach cancer with complications. She had lived in Athens recently and was admired for her amiable character. Athens attendees included J J Joshmesn, B S Newacm, J J Warner, W R Moore, C O Moors, E H Cotton, Worth Carskad oo, and Raymond Walker.
A list of names appears for uncalled letters at the Athens Ohio post office with instruction to say they were advertised when claiming. D Gist PLM signed the notice.
Mrs J R Fuller died after a fifteen week illness near Millfield on a Monday night from pneumonia following peritonitis and other complications. She was 37, survived by her husband and five children, plus a brother and sister in law. Funeral services were held at 1 O clock at the church with Rev L M Baker presiding. Interment was in the local cemetery at Chauncey.
Fragmentary ad style text urges women to style their hair using methods and products mentioned in a noisy regional trade piece. It blends fashion guidance with a nearby butcher shop reference and lists no clear dates or events.
Lawson N Danes of Jacksonville weds Sarah E Creachbaum of Glouster Thomas F Dowler weds Elizabeth Davis of Athens Stephen S Nelson of Meigs county weds P Knowlton of Albany Mortimer Snow weds Easiv Waltina Mardensa of Hugo Skrotzker weds Anna Hartman of Glouster Lewis North weds Emma Waltz of Glenn Ebon
Carnegie College in Rogers Ohio offers two free tuition scholarships for Athens county students. One scholarship covers a course at the college and the other covers correspondence study in academic and business courses taught by mail. Special emphasis on teaching by mail and on earning part of expenses while attending. Applicants should address Carnegie College Rogers Ohio.
Special correspondence argues Ohio coal traffic depends on Hocking Valley and Ohio Central lines. Prosecution alleges a trust via a shared northbound coal haul and southbound empties, but officials say the arrangement reflects need and efficiency, not law violation. Lamborn released. Swett accused of misconduct but not proven. Transport benefits miners, manufacturers, and the public amid high demand.
Ohio public notice from Athens and Cannonville outlines a farm sale at Linscott Farm in Cannonville. Attorney Stalder notes sale terms and directs bidders to contact Ohio Central Lines agents for lowest fares and routes on a related excursion. Tickets to Piqua offered with round trip at special prices for a limited return period ending February 11 1902.
After a brigand attack, Marshal Finsterwald was wounded in the chest by a bullet near Hebbardsville. He was cared for at home with medical attention but is reported out of danger. Citizens quickly raised a hundred dollars to honor his bravery and anticipate a suitable medal after his recovery.
A Mansfield mother recalls her child’s severe croup and credits One Minute Cough Cure with rapid relief. The ad touts the medicine as safe and effective for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and throat troubles, suitable for children, distributed by Clinc's Pharmacy.
Mrs Minerva Jane Potter born March 28 1810 died February 2 at age 61 10 4. She married Joseph Potter and mothered ten children four living Pearly Potter Ida Freeth Blanch Smith and Willie Potter. A devout Methodist, she united at 13 and lived a patient Christian life. Funeral held at Amesville M OE Church Monday at 1 PM conducted by Rev T F Garrett.
A compact advertisement notes quick healing as the salve is fully absorbed with no grease or stickiness. It is described as daintily perfumed and priced at 10 cents.
Guardian George Filioon sets final account for Ha. Gales Bartlett for hearing on Saturday February 8 1902 in Bethel Probate India from January 16 to February 6 1902 with notice of hearing posted for interested parties.
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