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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary hymn text appears, praising land and divine guidance. The excerpt invokes praise and unity, mentioning heart and mouth in a communal religious tone. No clear event, date, or identifiable figures are present in the legible lines.
A Boston speech claimed champagne was served to the president and cabinet in the Capitol's secret room. A. D. Gaston, watcher at the door, confronted Wilbur F. Crafts, who admitted bottles in the room, but Gaston insisted the bottles contained mineral water and branded Crafts a libeler.
The Pallas club met at Miss Beil's Congress Street home to discuss Washington Irving and other literary topics. Mrs Merwin read selections from Richardson on Irving. abstracted The Knickerbocker History of New York. Mrs Schwefer prepared questions. current events recap by Mrs Dickason. college quartet provided music. Next meeting with Mrs Merwin in February. club calendar adjusted for later meetings. yearbook shows 571 members in state federation. federation convention to be in Marietta.
The common pleas court will begin February 5 with 143 civil cases on the docket. Equity 79, jury 56, eight others assigned to Judge H W Coustrap, plus about 14 criminal cases continued from last term and more anticipated after grand jury work. New filings include Charles E Coleman versus Laura Coleman for divorce and Erie R Robigon et al against the Incorporated Village of Nelsonville in junction.
Sunday afternoon about 1 30 o clock a gas explosion started a fire in the Wm Loongy property. The house was quickly wrapped in flames before discovery but firemen soon gained control aided by the new waterworks. Citizens witnessed improved fire protection after the incident.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes an open Woman's Club program praised as artistic. Guests heard Mrs Charles H Stephens read Stephen Phillips’s Paola and Francesca dramatic last scene, while Myra Summers and Anita Kellogg receive remarks. Kellogg, ex Mt. Auburn Institute instructor, later chaired rhetoric at Illinois State University and served as English Librarian at the University of Chicago.
Hirao, Jan. 21. Dogs raided again last week, killing and crippling several sheep owned by Lewis Donaldson and John Morris. Morris gave chase after his sheep, joined by Mr. Hixson. The pursuit went across fences, with no one resisting. Morris tripped, firing his gun and blasting a piece of metal into Hixson’s boot. The following day a dog was tracked to its home near Millfield.
The Andrews Opera Company, after acclaimed runs in Boston and Philadelphia, brings classic English operas to town next Tuesday and Wednesday with Myrta French and F W Walters in leading roles. The troupe includes Mgr George Andrews and Fr McCarthy, plus a seasoned chorus and orchestra. Rock Mandl Concert Company follows with an artistic show Saturday at the M E church.
Bank prospect draws local interest with prominent moneyed men seeking a central location. A brick building is anticipated, with stock and erection details unsettled while funding remains available and a suitable site is pursued.
W. 3. Lawrence offers guidance about visiting a horse pasture. He advises carrying something to reward both young and old horses, noting they express gratitude and affection. The remark suggests ease in catching horses when prepared with treats. The tone is instructional and practical.
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