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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1899

Page

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Cake Walk Controversy Sparks Glen Roy Letters

A Glen Roy letter-writer defends a church cake walk used to raise funds for pastors, arguing it was harmless and properly conducted. The piece rebuts a Jackson County report claiming the event occurred in a church and urges readers to consider context and conscience.

Hugrran Mirsstepa Glen Kay Aml Glen Hoy Jackson County Grex Rey Glen Nafp Jackson Wellston Glen Roy Wietrath Freud Citix Glen Key Ohio Glen Ray Glen Fey K. of 4

Married in Toledo after Athens institute ties

A Toledo wedding unites Miss Minnie Poole of Columbus and Mr. Bennett, a Ohio University senior, in a January ceremony at Central Christian church. The couple met through college friends and plan residence in Toledo, with Bennett securing a publishing position.

Athens County Teachers’ Institute Toledo Miss Poole Mer. Hutter Central Christian Church Bennett Coburn Young Iteca Beanar Lommeri Rte Publishing Aiyyaguchi

Extreme Temperature Swings Baffle Athens County

The past ten days brought record temperature swings with a drop from seventy above to forty below in parts of Athens County. Thermometers marked extreme lows around the tenth of the month, contrasting with earlier highs, a shift described as unmatched in years and unlikely to recur soon.

Athens County Hens

Narrow Escape After Mercury Tablet Poisoning

Bellows lives after ingesting a poisonous mercury tablet during a tense gathering on State Street. Doctors used a hyperdermic antidote and milk and eggs to counteract the toxin, with Bellows recovering from critical condition within days.

Warten Abe State Street Lidssl Murdoch Bellows Herale Street

Local Candidates Rally Ahead of Spring Primary

The piece outlines several contenders for county and state offices in the spring primary. It notes multiple candidates for treasurer probate judge and other posts, mentions a possible senatorial bid, and highlights party alignments and expected campaigning as the election nears. Names include Walle G Wickman John Finsterwald and L Allen among others in Athens and surrounding townships.

Athens Lachl L. Allen Armey Juan Ma Allen AO Velen Wits Counyy Tigre Ghex Walleg Wickman John Finsterwald Henry Finsterwald Canaan Lenrs Athens Township Otous Nelsony Jivcusarer Anne Beritel We Lynch AR Dany Eoita McKinstey Thomas Daplar Fay Sol Tibbard SeMaty Suri A. Cable Nelwonsite Seome Ars Eee

Memorial Services Reflect on Willard and Christian Virtues

Memorial services led by Miss C A Morse and Mrs G Putnam included prayers by Mrs A Youts and readings from Miss Willard's works. Miss Willard and Mrs Edwin J Basie were honored with papers, a notable address by Miss Jennie Wurtz Wittant, and a duet by Misses Lovell and Roach.

Eivery Miss Minnie Amina Meiner Miss Withard Tabile Lovell Nee Roach Jane Ryan Haddox C. A. Morse G. Putnam W's V's

A Big Turkey Captures Attention in Athens

Wrank Brown received Luckey Saturday, a bronze gobbler weighing about 1g pounds and measuring 23 inches high and 30 inches long. The turkey, three years old, was raised by H. Fe hcdkey at Sugar Tree Ran, Ohio.

Wrank Brown Athens Wickey H. FE Sugar Tree Ran Ohio

Desirable Farm for Rent Near Isueniel Ohio

The Thomas Coe farm property near Isueniel in Trimble township section 81 Achens county Tassesaion is available for rent starting April first. For details write to PS Wrivit Newark Ohio. Owners.

Thomas Coe Isueniel Trimble Township Section Achens County Tassesaion PS. Wrivit Newark Ohio

Saint Patrick's Day Concert At St Pan Church

A March 1 Rt Patrick's Day concert is planned at St Pan Catholic church. Last year's attendees look forward to another fine program with participants including Miss Maud Brent Columbus Miss Marl Querk Tinnison Miss Jane Ryan Athens Miss Clara Hench Miss Taggarter Lagan and Miss Helen Treahes Zanesville.

Matting St. Pan Catholic Church Mont Maud Brent Columbus Marl . Querk Tinnison Jane Ryan Athens Clara Hench Taggarter Lagan Helen Treahes Zanesville

Card of Thanks for Wade Jorden’s Loss

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who offered Judgo Variante assistance during the time of our son and brother Wade Jorden’s death and illness. Maz. Lewis Jonoax oxp Daveuren.

Wade Jorden Maz Lewis Jonoax Daveuren

Cave-dwelling recluse builds courtyard cave home with rustic rooms

The narrative recalls a man living in a semi circular earthen dwelling inside a cave near a river. He constructs a kitchen parlor and bedroom from grass, weeds, and thatch with a heavy iron slab stove and open fire. He houses two vows and seldom converses, relying on the coal company for supplies as his only social contact.

Asie Wisgeiing Ana Smidke Jim

L. D. Milliman Wins Post After University Loss and Service

L D Milliman of Haslester York graduated from the University of Michigan and will take a position in English studies. He has worked in cites and at Yaleyard, bringing prepared papers and a strong record in teaching and research. He begins the post in the spring term, with a focus on duties and absent or present responsibilities.

Milliman Haslester York Snecoud Willis Hougiton Department of Englis Millian Michigan Renee New York Pepe Tesa T. Datins Wis Rte Brooklyn Tepito Wits Tignes PLS Manila Hante Wyatt Paty

James Bell Dead in Mineral area obituary

James Bell died at home near Mineral after an illness during a severe cold spell. He was active in local politics and business, widely respected in the community, with many friends attending his funeral at the M P church conducted by a division.

James Bath Mineral Vidage M. P Church Bell

Goens Threw Flour On Woman On Duan Avenue

Albert Goens a 16 year old boy rang a doorbell at Mrs Edward Cornells Duan avenue home Saturday afternoon He then threw a large handful of flour into Miss Blanche Cornels face and fled without looking back The incident left Miss Cornels eyes irritated but not seriously harmed The New York state analyst notes Royal Baking Powder has strong leavening power.

Albert Goens Edward Cornell Duan Avenue Blanche Corneil Bens Goens Cornelis Qres New York

Farmers' Institute promise large attendance next week

Farmers Institute officials announce a largely attended program on Tuesday and Wednesday with better instruction and profitable sessions. The notices list lodging options and rates, while letters tout cures and sales pitches for various remedies and a commission-based sales opportunity.

Athens County Hotens

Samuel B Hill Withdraws From Candidacy

Samuel B Hill withdraws his nomination bid citing financial and logistical strains. He thanks supporters and friends and notes his decision ends his campaign as he sails for Manila on the 21st.

Athenians Attend Shrine Initiation Night in Cincinnati

A mixed group of Athenians plans to attend a meeting of the Striners in Cincinnati. Nineteen members will participate in the initiation of several Athenians into Shrine mysteries. attendees include Major Charles Townsend and other named individuals.

Gimbhant Athens Muscars Maattie Peter Peter Mourn Cart Baller. D.wl Preoples. Plm. Ings Charles Townsend Rian Desert W. Cornell C. Bac Bishir Ableraad

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