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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1897

Page

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Albany to Get New Flour Mill Enterprise

Albany plans a new flour mill to be built near the depot by Wyatt Bros of Amesville. The project aims to supply local farmers in Meigs and Vinton counties and reduce reliance on Athens while boosting Albany’s commerce and attracting other ventures.

Albany Lee Lawns Athens Estimis Athens Nielsosvile Sears Iva Wyatt Bros Amesville Éitzens Koom Tawil Chawail Vinton Meigs Tani Athamy Howling Mills Wil Herble

Herreld Herbold Receives Prize Amid Campaign Guesses

In Augusta Maine the Grant Oxie Company offered two prizes to patrons guessing the campaign results. William Avereld won the second prize after his guess was closest to McKinley Bryan vote margins. Avereld received a 20 dollar draft and a note naming him as recipient. General Grosvenor is jokingly cited as a prognosticator.

Grant Oxie Company Augusta Maine McKisley Bryan WA. Setreid Sr Herreld Flouring Mil Mr. Herveld McKinles Cleveland Avereld Ceiver Avery Poinl Heran Beal General Grosvenor

Logan railroad receivership dispute widens in Lancaster hearing

A heated fight over the appointment of a receiver for the Columbus and Southern I. railroad heated as bondholders move to remove Receiver Mac Yaston of Nelsonville. Attorneys claim affidavits show the petitioning lawyers lacked authorization to present the main 30 million claim, suggesting planned trickery by the receivership faction. The next hearing was reset for Tuesday after next at Lancaster.

Logan Audee Wright Mac Yaston Nelsonville Rey Fey Lancaster

New Lumber Company Formed in Charleston West Virginia

A new lumber company organized in Athens and Charleston, named The Charleston Lumber Company, with officers George Fallon as president and A Baird as secretary treasurer. The firm, formed after purchasing J C Meelsin & Co timber business in Charleston, aims to expand regional operations and bring experienced lumber dealers into the venture.

Lumber Gompany Athens Est Lumber Flant Charleston Atha Businessen West Virginia Hose Iacorpurur George Fallon Augustes Baird AB. Neowye A.B. Baloon George Valloun F. M. Moons Usey Charlintom thos +re

Local Contest Exercises Highlight College Oration Night

College chapel hosted a rambunctious evening of the university rhetorical contest with one main oration, a varied literary program, and prizes. Notables included Miss Kate Findlay, President Craot, Mr Mantton, and Mr Willis Bouhighton, with remarks on future contests and student duties. Florence Crilg and Lillian Castarena assisted.

Sally Tic Super Kate Findlay Willis Bouighton Red Sting Densi Apun Craot Manmer Hiter Arefer Mantton Moulton le Hig Efort Apyraue Te Darge Wil Heme Cary Chieveli Florence Crilg Lillian Casta Renerful Conteustann Anndal Bananet Thar Ie GG. Obleness

One Way Bettier Tickets Sold by Central Lines Agents

Central Lines agents offer one way settier tickets to Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky and more. Tickets available at first and third Tuesday each month with full particulars on inquiry.

Central Lines Virginia Nearh South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Tenianna Tennessee Kentucky

Talks On Athen Factory Investment By Board Of Trade

A letter proposes establishing a large manufacturing factory in Athen to boost employment and population. It cites rail and other facilities, land status, and potential value gains, asking for local backing and possible investment from Hudson Brothers style boards. The plan urges forming a board of trade to evaluate practicability and gather offers.

Bchothenlerger Blee- Inston Minvis Ib Ydars Ata Pewse Entezias

New Vascalm Court Docket From Recent Common Pleas Claims

The past week in common pleas court shows cases including Tinie Caldwell vs Perce Caldwell for divorce, James Welsh vs F I Stedman with George Mord involved, and State of Ohio with Josie Burchfield against George Stewart over tardiness. Estate administratrix Mary G de Stegner seeks foreclosure against Charles Wawk and others. Margaret Kirly sues Katharine Raine for foreclosure, and Margaret Myers sues Jacob Sithert for money.

New Vascalm Fideo Common Pleas Tinie Caldiwell Perce Caldwell James Welsh F. i. Stedman Stedmen Géorge Mord State of Ohio Josie Burchfield George Stewart Mary G. de Stegner Rudolph de Steigner Charles Wawk Margaret Kirly Katharine Raine Margaret Myers Jacob Sithert

Child Burned to Death in Glouster Incident

A nine year old girl Jennie Stakres fatally burned Monday morning in Glouster when clothing caught fire while reading. Her sisters tried to help as they extinguished the flames and rolled her in snow, but she died hours later from burns. The mother was absent at the time and the father overwhelmed with grief.

Glouster Jennie Stakres Jennie

Inmate Missing Report Denied by Superintendent

The Athens minds infirmary falsely claimed an inmate died and escaped. Superintendent Baker dismisses the report as fabrications and says overall health at the facility is good and inmates are comfortable compared with others in Athens county institutions.

Guill Athens Rezan Arvin Pwr

Farm for Sale in Mexander Township

Fares for Sale. The J. is. Gift farm consisting of acres in Mexander township, with fair improvements and in a good state of cultivation. The farm is one of the best in the country and has fine orchards. Will be sold or disposed to any purchaser. H. L Barre, Athens, Ohio.

J. Is Mexander Township H. L Barre Athens Ohio

Jack Frost Visits Friends From the North in Whimsical Tale

The piece describes Jack Frost leaving his northern home to surprise southern friends, arriving by express train and making a dramatic entrance. It highlights his artistic window scenes, the mystic landscapes he conjures, and the curious questions his visit prompts among onlookers.

Jack Frost Rick Arthead Berval Pakgiat Storm Ma Automtal Ing Seaman Ian Indalenes Sicily Prost Nima Athens

Pierce's Coup Bath Escape Attempt Ends In Capture

Art Pierce, jailed in connection with hay thefts near Nelsonville, attempted to flee Sheriff at Middleport during transfer to Athens. He leap from the platform into a cornfield, ran toward a stream, and waded back to the train when pursued, narrowly escaping drowning before being recaptured and returned to Athens.

Pierce Bath Middleport Art Pierce Nelsonville Pomeroy Athens Sheri Uiler Purson

Changes in B and O S W Railroad Assignments

Mr. A. J. Johnston arrives in Athens to assume duties as agent for the B and O S W railroad replacing L. B. Lewis who is transferred to the freight department at Chillicothe. Lewis departs Saturday for Chillicothe to begin his new role after a long tenure in Hillsboro and Cincinnati.

Dylmstoy Hillstorn Athens B. & OG. S.W. Railroad L. B. Lewis Chillicothe Johnston Hillsboro Enteras Johston Cincinnati Lewis Chillicomie

Foetersl Valley Oil Drives Uplift Near Sharpsburg

Territory reports Wells No 1 and 2 in the Berea at Sharpsburg on the Gifford farm. Wells show depth around 1520 feet with first pay zone developing on the same farm. Location north of Sharpsbury station near Pow simcreck, four miles from the Joy field, signaling growing interest in the Midland region.

Foetersl Valley Oil Company Sharpsburg Gifford Fan Berea Wich G.ford Sharpsbury Station Powsimcreck Midland Company Marietta Negister

Homeseeker Excursions Ticket Rules and Routes

Agent of Ohio Central Lines authorized. Tickets printed for fixed months with specific sell dates. Tickets valid for travel to Alabama to Wyoming across multiple states including Oklahoma and North Dakota. Round trip rate plus $8.08, valid 31 days.

Homeseeker Ohio Central Lines Merchand Alabama Arkansas Ationa Celorado Ouda Georgia Indian Territory Lews Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maneaota Misssing Misouri Nebraska New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma South Caralina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Wacomin Wyoming

Violin lectures draw crowds at Ghantaniere event

Judge Sibley delivers a lecture on music as a fine art before audiences in Florida and Gallipolis. The talk extols music’s universal value and its power to express emotion, from joy to sorrow, while praising the violin’s enduring prominence in culture.

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Fragmented OCR hints at medical ads and notices in New York Library

The readable text references a January week with earnings data and a fire incident, plus a promotional flyer for Bronchini cough remedy and a one minute cough cure. It mentions an old public library find and merchants advertising medical products with claims of instant relief and money refunds.

J. H. Cline Cronp Cline

Amazing Household Necessity Medicine Advertisement

An early 20th century style ad touts Cascarcta Candy Catharlic as a universal cure all. It promotes kidney liver and bowel cleansing and claims relief from colds headaches fever constipation and digestion issues. Also advertised are Cline's Pharmacy products Little Burley pills and De Wits Salve and Early Risers pills with claims of safety and rapid relief.

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