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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
4
Heathens Messenger and Herald notes editor Fred W. Busa and discusses political theatre around January 1902. It praises Price for unifying factions after nomination and comments on Republican tensions and social scenes as campaigns proceed. The piece reflects late 19th to early 20th century political mood and party dynamics.
The new sheriff, Mr Marpley, assumes duties with evident care for the people and is described as eminently capable and trustworthy. He faces the loss of his wife with a heavy heart and has arranged for Mr and Mrs W H Ring to manage the sheriff’s residences. S B E Hedges remains his deputy.
The General Assembly adjourned until next Monday after organizing the senate and house. After the recent contest a respite is needed to rest the lawmakers before upcoming important legislation. The majority desires a short session and to pass as few laws as possible, which should please Ohio residents.
The Athens farmers institute slated for Friday and Saturday January 2 and 3 promises to be one of the best ever held. State speakers are experienced farmers and will discuss practical topics for attendees. Local Athens county experts will share personal experiences and offer practical guidance to farmers present.
Porter who has served as sheriff for four years turns over his keys to sheriff elect Andrew Murphy and retires to private life. He began as an executive officer and ends with a praised, courteous administration noted for vigilance in catching criminals and maintaining peace. His many friends and officials extend best wishes.
Governor Nash delivered a comprehensive message to the General Assembly detailing state condition and proposed reforms. He calls for cutting sinking fund levies by half, reducing general revenue taxation from 1.4 to 1.2 mills, lowering common school levy from four to nine tenths mill, establishing an auditing officer, inspecting state institution finances monthly, expanding state hospital capacity for the insane and epileptic, eliminating real and personal property taxation by state and local option in counties, funding a National Guard, and mounting a credible exhibit at the 1903 St Louis exposition. The speech argues each measure is practicable and urges swift adoption to advance the state's credit.
Washington reports the Panama Canal Company may sell its entire plant to the United States for 410 million, with Democrats and Republicans debating routes, policy and reciprocity. Senators Morgan and Afong comment cautiously while others push for two-route persistence and prompt treaty action.
Fragmented report describes Athens county backing in the statewide speaker contest. It notes Ramala and Brickley shifting sides late, Judge Lockey backing Price in Meigs county, and citizens interpreting the fight as Athens vs the rest of Ohio with emphasis on local influence in cant, peaches, and politics.
Athens Ohio notices list numerous delinquent parcels across towns like GLouster, Villiage, and Doanville with owners such as Hickman Ke G Hickman and Sacksogldedot. The notice warns taxes and penalties must be paid by January. county treasurer will conduct sale at court house starting third Tuesday in January 1900.
E B Hoskinson as administrator of Naomi Rondehover estate, Nelson H Colvin as executor of Samuel Colvin estate, WW C Bates as administrator of Arthur D Ca estate, C H Wyate guardian of Ray H L Green, Ulysses P White guardian of Clarence G Nye, Jease Warren guardian of William G Warren. First and final accounts for some, second and final, or third and final accounts. Hearings set before Probate Judge A S Bethel on Saturday January 8th, 1902.
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