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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1901

Page

5

Republican Primary Election in Athens County Ohio 1901

The Republican party electors of Athens County Ohio meet April 1 1901 at the usual polling places from 5 to 8 pm central time to select nominees for county offices. Supervision by named election officials and central committee action determine delegates to Republican conventions. candidates must file by Feb 1901 and March 1901 for central committee. The primary follows Haber law provisions and Australian system practices where practical. IT M. Fosver, Chairman.

Republican Party Atheo Ohio Towl i Eherif J. W. Jackson Athens W. H. Ming College John Mitchell Athena Court Hudson Amiew Cic Ceteenee Alexander Wertyeesse Carthage Canard Dover Chauncey Wilford Henry Dover Milltela A. D. Welmer Lee Waterloo Marshitfield Geo Duffee Central Central Committee Asses Mils George Williams Common Pleas Atacas County Republican Judicial Convention Ward Inare Shell

Marietta Mayor Tightens Glove Event Permits

In Marietta the mayor vows tighter controls on glove contests amid concerns they draw unwanted crowds and “pugs.” A related note praises Gov. Nash for enforcing Ohio anti prize fights, arguing he acted promptly and in line with law. Main Street seeks repair as poll tax and street cleaning conflicts surface with business leaders urged to seek a clear agreement before cleaning begins.

Marietta Pioneer City Cincinnati Nash State of Ohio Voglnnes Mod Ebohts Mane Es Council

Butter quality hinges on frequent churning and fresh cream

A long critique urges dairy farmers to churn butter every day or every other day, avoid aging cream, and maintain 60 to 70 degree storage to prevent bitterness. It argues inferior butter loses value and emphasizes proper processing, with remarks on naval and political topics interwoven as era commentary.

Feds Venice George E. Newell Farmers’ Voice

McKinley Eyes Cuban Move and Looming Extra Session

Washington report notes President McKinley could call an extra session if Cuba forwards the Constitution soon. Pending work includes regular appropriation bills and measures like oleomargarine, Ship Subsidy, and revenue reduction. The inaugural parade may feature Porto Rican troops and Roosevelt. ongoing canal and tariff issues are also discussed.

Washington McKnley Thiele Congress Senate House

Out of Town News Items From Guyville and Nearby

Misa Netta Light of the 0. U. spent Sunday at home. Mrs Ed Bean has been seriously ill for the past week. Several from this village attended quarterly meeting at Stewart. Elias Wilson of Tripper's Plains visited his daughter Mrs Bert Hovey Tuesday. Mrs Mantie Bean spent the latter part of the week at Stewart visiting friends. Stephen Smith returned from the west after 34 years to visit his brother J B Smith. J B Smith went to Meiga county Friday returning Saturday with his niece Miss Ida Smith. Miles Lucy Finch returned to Bryan Ohio Wednesday after an extended stay with her sister Mrs W H Lewle.

Misa Netta Light Meiga County Miss Ida Smith Miles Lucy Finch Bryan Ohio W. H. Lewle

Austin Ackley and Dora Stout Wed in Parkersburg Home

Austin Ackley and Dora Stout were quietly married at the bride’s home last Thursday. Rev. Robinson performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ackley are well liked. he will return to Humbolt Michigan, where she will join him next May.

H. N. Ruth Parkersburg G. W. Sewell Austin Ackley Dora Stout Rev. Robinson

Local social roundup from Torch and nearby towns

YOUBA. Myrta Hannie was the guest of friends at Torch last week. John Morrison visited friends at Frost and Latrobe last week. Misses Laura Dunfee and Bradark spent Sunday with their parents. Wl Daugherty visited his brothers Co A and E M at Chauncey last week. Ed Gilliland and Clyde Scott of Torch were calling on friends there Thursday.

Youba Myrta Hannie Torch John Morrison Frost and

Sickness affects many in South Canaan community

South Canaan residents endure widespread grip infections as Rev. O Neil misses services due to illness. Mrs Josie Clyde, who had been visiting relatives and friends locally, has returned home to Icago.

O'Neil Josie Clyde Icago

Early notices from Alfred and Orange church events

Alfred resident Geo Tucker is seriously ill with the grip. Rev. W P Robinson to lecture at Orange church next Sunday evening. Dan Hollan o injured by a falling tree prompting a local wood chopping and grubbing bee. Austin R Ackley of Michigan and Dora A Stout of this place married at Elder W J Robine residence on Thursday evening Ped 44. Friends extend long and happy life wishes.

Geo. Tucker W. P. Robinson Orange Church Dan. Hollan Austin R. Ackley Michigan Dora A. Stout W. J. Robine

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Athens Area

A notice lists multiple marriage licenses issued, naming couples including Dr. R W Bowden of Des Moines Iowa with Jessie Pauline Sloane of Athens, Frank W Bolin of Armadale with Bertha Clark of Big Run, John Featherstone with Lida M Six of Nelsonville, Geo B Taylor of Broadwell with Lucy A Kenny of Lathrop, E G Angell with Emma M Jeffers of Athens, Alonzo Traugh with Rosa Bungardner of Nelsonville, Alex P Smith of Athens with Anna G Vore of Nelsonville, Roy A Andrews of Trimble with Clara J Zimmer of Derthick, and E G Burk of Stewart with Rosa Klingenberg of Carthage.

Dr. R. W. Bowden Des Moines Towa Jessie Pauline Sloane Athens Frank W. Bolin Armadale Bertha Clark Big Run John Featherstone J.P. Murray Carpenter Lida M. Six Nelsonville Geo B. Taylor Broadwell Lucy A. Kenny Lathrop E.G. Angell Emma M. Jeffers Alonzo Traugh Rosa Bungardner Alex

Old Fashioned Quilting Bee Brings Nostalgia to Athens

An old fashioned quilting bee and supper drew Athens ladies to Mrs. C. D. Gist’s home on Hi-top north of Athena. Attendees wore period attire, enjoyed quilting, games, and a hundred year old menu including pumpkin pies and doughnuts. Invitations in verse set a playful tone. Guests listed include Mrs. Mary de Steigner, Mrs. Friday, Mrs. G. I. Putnam, and others.

C. D. Gist North Athena Athens St. Valentine Mra. Gist's Sol Mary de Steigner Friday G. I. Putnam J.B. Clayton Lillian Fuller Townsend

Slatcher in Jail for Murder of Hungarian Man

Albert Slatcher, arrested on murder charges for shooting a Hungarian man named Mike Jani, was jailed late last week. He refused to speak, offering no clear motive as he prepares to face a judge and jury soon. Also noted is a township reading circle meeting in Canaanville on Saturday March 2 and an unrelated ad for De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve.

Russia Belgium Gage Slatcher Albert Slatcher Mike Jani DoNios Ataeus Canaan Township Reading Circle Canaanville

Campus run debate earns Jasper Carsey campus title

Major Golden recalls a campus sprint race era noting Jasper Carsey outpaced all rivals around the campus. The speaker claims Carsey held the campus championship, able to beat peers with fair, swift rounds despite tricks by others. Also referenced are ads and club notes on women running London clubs and female management in transport and hospitals.

Golden Herald Jasper Carsey Jasper London Ti Ia Paris Berlin Vienna Amsterdam

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Tom Messenger and Herald Printing Company Fred W. Bush Tion Davina Reese Trussia Capitol Billy Sternberg Teller and Pettiview Philip. Pine Hospitals Philippines Europe Hovgaard Royal Danish Navy Hermann Hitchcock Hansbrough Long Pensacola Florida Naval Station New Orleans McKinley Joint Congressional Committee Roosevelt Elkins Morgan Costa Rica Nicaragua Perkins Hawaii OUT OF Town 9Micr TV Guysville South Canaan Alfred DeWitt Cline DR. Maclellan Scientific Columbus Specialist Hotel Berry J.J. McClellan McClellan South High ST Columbus Saul J.s.joung Hebbardsville History Club Henry Wright Fenner Sheriff’s Sale Winfield Scott Treiber Moteringtan Tirss Athens County Court of Common Pleas Rome Township Unio Ohio Company C.H. Porter Sheri Hecces Gheavesor, Jones & Worstees Pia Y Atty C. H Edna Thompson Onlce First National Bank Athens County Farms Seven Year Old River Mills Hourdon I. A. Rosenheim
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