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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1901

Page

6

Athens Republican primary election notice 1901

The Athens County Republican voters are called to a primary at usual election places on April 1, 1901 from 5 40 a m to 3 p m Central Time. Voters will choose officers for the November election including representative treasurer auditor sheriff and commissioners and coroners central committeemen. Supervisors of election named for each township ward and precinct will oversee voting. Candidates must file and pay assessments by February 16 1901, except central committee candidates due by March 1 1901. Judges and clerks must tally votes, with central committee to announce results April 2 1901 at Lovelock. The primary operates under state law and will use the Australian system where practical.

Republican Party Athens County Ohio Lowit J. W. Jackson Athens College Jann Mitchell HG Stalder Hedson Ne . J. Frame Corse Wiliams Wilford Beaury A. D. Weimer Auncey Precifieia Rome Trimble Glouster Alex Nelson Primble Jonna ‘Thomas Brimbie Hollister James Heller Trimble Jacksonville Pragk Rabe Pmble David Moody H. H. Brown Waterloo Marshield Dutfee J. Caanr Bessemer Stephenson York Frank ‘Oliver York Howard Frank Wolf York Washington Hiram Howe Madison James McVicker York York Windela Chamberls Central Committee Office of Common Pleas Seventh Coment Pleas Ghio Republican Judicial Convention Perses S2ig Coedt Easv Coairman Lovelock P mm Lovelock Fi Sm Bods Ballguagat Foster G. Hesey Secretar

Nations Armies Compare to Great Powers

An article notes United States forces at 120 04, Italy 235 598, Australia 278 543, England 263 140, Germany 395 880, France 622 124, Russia 20 510. It highlights the US has the smallest soldier and sailor count among major powers and discusses Senator Foraker's renomination by Ohio Republicans in Cleveland. It also covers a court stance on saloonkeeper health certificates, Judge Wood’s ruling, and a call to enforce law against illegal saloon activity.

United States Italy Australia England Germany Frince Russia Foraker League of Ohio Republicans Cleveland Tuestar Republicans of Ohio Senator Foraker Senate Tepoe Wooo Piea Bower Judge Wood

Amendment Proposed by Senator Brooner on Army Bill

Senator Brooner introduces an amendment to the army appropriation bill reflecting Republican senators and aligning with President Mc in February. The move signals partisan tension over military funding and executive priorities.

Washington, Feb. Jr Brooner

Cuban debts and naval stations discussed with senators

President McKinley told a senators party that there is no possibility of any association of Cuban debts incurred by Spain and that the U S has the right to ask for guarantees regarding Cuba's relations with other powers and naval stations. He said once Cubans are ready to handle their own affairs, the United States will turn their government over to them.

Cuba Congress Spain U. S AcKinley

Obituary: Alonzo Perry Preston dies after lingering illness

Alonzo Perry Preston aged four years and six months died at his Union Street home after a long pulmonary illness. He was loved and well behaved, and his funeral was held at the family residence with Rev Haddox and Rev Walton King officiating. Interment followed at Green Lawn cemetery with Phi Delta Phi Omega fraternity members conducting grave rites. The family and community extend heartfelt sympathy.

Alonzo Perry Preston F.L. Preston Union Street Rev. L. ©. Haddex G. Walton King Presbyterian Church Choir Haddox Nelsonville Green Lawn Ohio Gamma Chapter Phi Delta Ties Fraternity

Former Athenian Henry J Topky Dies at 68

Henry J Topky died Tuesday evening at his Ashtabula home after a long illness from Bright s disease. Born May 23 1887 in Dayton he was 68. He lived in Dayton until age 20, then moved to Athens to run a hardware shop for 16 years. He married Harriet Childs in Athens December 23 1858. Twenty six years ago he moved to Ashtabula and ran a hardware store before becoming a traveling salesman for the Cleveland Cooperative Store Co until 1898. He leaves a widow and two children Harriet and Oliver Topky.

Henry J. Topky Ashtabula Wess Bright Harriet Childs Athens Topky Cleveland Cooperative Store Company Harriet Oliver

Columbus agreement sustains mining scale for another year

The article notes the Columbus convention agreeing to keep the mining scale aligned with current year prices, aiming to preserve prosperous conditions and steady dividends for miners and companies. Coal remains foundational to industry, with full employment supporting living standards despite concerns over West Virginia.

Mmers Columbus Inbar Capitol West Virginia

Death of Mrs Sarah Crippen at Bermiz

Mrs Sarah Crippen aged 34 years died at her Bermiz home February 11 after a short illness from liver enlargement. Declining health for about a year preceded a brief decline. She was esteemed by all. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Mortis Friday with a large attendance. Interment followed in Doan cemetery.

Sarah Crippen Bermiz

Death of Mrs Salina Armitage After Short Illness

Mrs Salina Armitage died from pneumonia just after midnight Monday at her Plains home. She was years old and widow of A C Armitage. Survived by several children. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 PM at Plains M E Church conducted by Rev Prattagraf. Interment in Plains Cemetery.

Salina Armitage the Plains A.C. Armitage The Plains M. E Prattagraf

Naomi Michael Rodehaver dies of pneumonia at Gouysville

Naomi Michael Rodehaver, 7S, widow of Joseph Rodehaver who died in 1880, passes away Sunday from pneumonia. She leaves nine children, all but one living. Funeral held 10 a.m. yesterday at the family home, remains buried in the family cemetery on the farm. She was an aunt of Edgar Michael who died a few hours earlier.

Naomi’ Michael Rodehaver Gouysville Joseph Rodehaver Edgar Michael

Marriage Licenses and Local Notices

Marriage license certificates list Austin R. Ackley of Michigan and Dora A. Stout of Athens county with Joseph P. Warren and Mary Bohman of Anthony. WIL G. McDaniel and Rosa Evelyn Seif, Latrobe. Charles O. Pickering and Harriett S. Arncott, both of Athens. David Young of Rawndale and Salina A. Perry of Marshneld. Supper tomorrow evening the 13th at John Son's restaurant served by the ladies of the Christian church with officers in every style. all are invited.

Austin R. Ackley Michigan Dora A. Stout Athens County Joseph P. Warren Mary Bohman Anthony Wil G. McDaniel Rosa Evelyn Seif Latrobe Charles O. Pickering Harriett S. Arncott Athens David Young Rawndale Salina A. Perry Marshneld Johnson’s Ladies of the Christian Church

Pretty marriage links Pickering and Arscott in city

A pretty marriage was held Tuesday night at eight o'clock at the bride's parents home on Congress street. Charles O. Pickering and Miss Harriett S. Arscott were married by Rev. G Walton King in a ceremony witnessed by relatives and friends. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Arscott, is a clerk in the recorder's office. The groom is S B Pickering's son and works in tailoring. Afterward, refreshments were served and the couple will occupy a home on Congress street. Distance guests included Mrs Eli Miller and her son Roy of Marietta.

Charles O. Pickering Harriett S. Arscott Robert 5 Arscott Congress Street G. Walton King First Presbyterian Church Pickering Eli Miller Roy Marietta

Surprise Birthday Party for E R Kirkendall

A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kirkendall home celebrated their son E R Kirkendall turning twenty one. Music by Ruby Kirkendall and Frankie M Bean. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments. Pupils presented a toilet set and a boot case with speeches by Grove Cullums.

Sam. Kirkendall E. R. Kirkendall Ruby Kirkendall Frankie M. Bean Kirkendall Grove Cullums

Andy Koch Probated in Athens Lunacy Case

Andy Koch a long time Jacksonville resident was brought to Athens Monday by A Biddison and Wat Brammer for a lunacy hearing before Judge Bethel. His reason was deemed dethroned and he was sent to the state hospital. He had lived in Jacksonville since founding and once ran several businesses. He lost most of his property and in recent years did not follow any work. He is about fifty three with a wife and family.

Andy Koch Jacksonville Athens A. Biddison Wat Brammer Tater Bethel State Hospital Weck Texas Sam Johnson Boston Globe

Cadet Examination Set For February at Athens

General Grosvenor selects a board to meet in Athens on February 1 to examine applicants for admission to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. The commission will convene at noon and applicants should arrive early. Dr. W N Alderman of Athens is chosen as the examining surgeon.

General Grosvenor Athens Naval Academy Annapolis W. N. Alderman

One Thousand Patients at Athens State Hospital

There are just over one thousand patients confined at Athens State Hospital, the largest number ever in the institution. The high water mark was reached Tuesday, with about 135 officers and employees present, bringing total population to roughly 1,188 by actual count.

Athens State Hospital Coust

Card of Thanks for illness and death of relatives

We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during the illness and death of our husband and brother Anice Baker and W. E. Baxen. We also thank teachers who dismissed schools for the funeral. Philin Persons calling for the above letters will please say they were advertised. C.D. Gist, Postmaster.

Anice Baker W. E. Baxen Viera Janvier Bennext McCeis C.D. Gist

Inauguration Train Tickets Offered at Half Rate

Hocking Valley railway announces half price round trip tickets to Washington for March 1 to 3 travel with return by March 4 for the presidential inauguration. Tickets available via nearest Licket agent. Also includes ad copy for Dr Miles remedies with testimonial from Harry Abbott and Mrs Clacinda Butler of Cincinnati and Wheeling.

Hocking Valley Railway Washington, D. C Miles Harry Abbott Cincinnati Ohio

A Fable For Women and Other Curious Tales

A composite humorous fragment includes a fable about a wife who schemes to curb her husband’s late nights by advancing bedtimes, a Texan courtroom anecdote about delaying a shooting until after a lawyer finishes a case, a tale of a telephone aiding a locked out pair of daughters, a Japanese teeth blacking custom, a quip on perfection, and an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Cline's Pharmacy.

Political candidate notices from Athens county newspapers

A fragmented page lists multiple candidates announcing runs for county offices in the upcoming Republican primaries. Names include WH John P., G L Bank, E Walker, B A Epwalls, A Murphy, Harek Evans, Joseph Wolf, Joan F. Wpe, and Joux McLough, with roles such as Representative Auditor Sheriff County Commissioner Infirmary Director and Township and Corporation Treasurer, dated for early April 1902.

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