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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1895
Page
6
The Messenger, Athens oldest newspaper, reaches every corner of the county with wide circulation. It notes merchants and dealers are urged to advertise their goods widely to attract public attention and business.
The document outlines eligibility and deductions for income tax returns, noting exemptions, business and personal expenses, and debts. It also features a lengthy editorial comparing Republican and Democratic positions on greenbacks, national banking, and a proposed bond loan, criticizing the President and urging restraint on treasury policy.
A messenger advertisement advocates choosing a paper with wide circulation to boost trade. The fourth annual Athens county farmers institute opens tomorrow for a two day session with a urged attendance. Mrs. Sarah M. Sams dies at Miles Station Illinois aged seventy two, a former resident with relatives in the county.
Secretary of State S M Taylor outlines road law changes. Supervisors cannot compel labor but township trustees retain power to levy taxes for road purposes, with notices and audit procedures. Court filings include Mary Howell v Howell divorce and several other cases for money or cruelty.
Christian Church notes report Elder MacLane's revival in Portsmouth drawing large crowds with more than forty additions to the church. Mr. Hunter conducts revival at Trimble with good results and will preach again next Lord's day. Miss Mary C Courtney of Columbus visits Mrs. E J Jones. she trains children for a public entertainment in city hall featuring a Japanese wedding. Dr. Chas Knapp, eye ear nose and throat specialist, to visit Athens Feb 13 and Coolville Feb 5 with office at Palmer House and Cottage Hotel.
Mrs Fiorenee Curtia Curtis wife of Henry S Curtis died at her home near Amesville on January 1895 aged 36 years 24 days Born near Wrightsville Morgan County January 60th 189. She joined the Presbyterian Church of Amesville January 3 ISIT and remained a faithful member. She was active in the Woman's Missionary Society and the Y P S G M. Her face and voice will be missed in the homes of her husband and godfather and mother.
The big naval drama The White Squadron will be shown at Marietta Opera House on Wednesday February 13. The production features ships from several nations and a dramatic Congress of Navies scene with 150 actors on stage. Also notes a winter religious revival in Newportville and Glouster with hundreds converted, plus ice supply from the Hocking river for the State Hospital.
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