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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
4
A humorous exchange contrasts Forrest and a co worker over a slogan for a cheap soap. The dialogue riffs on price and purity, ending with a jab at Ivory Soap commanding value for purity in a spoof about cost.
The Republican party of Athens County outlines the April 1 1961 primary at multiple wards and precincts with appointed supervisors and two judges per precinct. It lists candidate filing deadlines February 16 for most offices and February 18 for judicial candidates, plus ballot procedures and central committee tallying.
The circuit court disposed of a single case in an hour, signaling strong confidence in Judge J. M. Wood of the common pleas bench. Local attorneys regard him as one of the district’s ablest judges, a compliment richly deserved.
Washington letter notes McKinley avoids pre deciding on an extra session. If Congress acts or not, the president will decide if one becomes necessary. It also states commissions in the army will favor officers and men who served as volunteers in the Philippines. The president stresses duty and fairness to constituents.
A terse archival snippet quotes a speaker declaring silence on a contentious issue with no objections recorded. The fragment suggests notable absence of protest but provides limited surrounding context or identifiers.
Short local notes from Guysville and surrounding areas mention illnesses and visits. Rev L T ington leads a protracted meeting at Dethany this week. Several residents, including Mrs N C Townsend and Mrs Clara Hull, host or visit family in nearby towns.
A protracted meeting continues at Radical Zion church and at the ME church in Pleasant Hill. M A Pierce relocates his family to the C B Wilson home near Garden. The TRC held a meeting at Cathers schoolhouse Saturday. Residents prepare sleds for potential February-like weather. Local candidates are numerous, straining petition signatures. A party hosted by Miss Mina Boring Saturday night drew guests from Dutch Ridge Goose Creek and Athens.
Millfield reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Berger Jr. Rev Bowman of Athens preached at the Methodist church as chicken pox and illness spread in the area. Mrs Roberts suffers catarrh while her daughter Blanche has pneumonia and many neighbors are ill. Nina Price rushed to Trimble for her cousin Ona Willis fit ness. Viola Learned has left school to care for her sick mother. The O T C G monthly meeting will be held at the school building Saturday at 8 40 a m with all Dover township teachers urged to attend.
Ruth returned home from East Liverpool after six months. Byron Parker and his two daughters of Hocking county visited Mrs. J A Griffin. Chas Jones, home from a few weeks with family, returned to work near Rochester. Mrs Chas Dunfee and D J Dunfee, once ill, show improvement.
Mrs Dell Ater of Shade visits sister Mrs Linda Bishop. Amo Urets of Amesville stays with her parents. Miss Peda Bretz suffers from tonsillitis. Mr and Mrs Robert Wauch made a business trip to Guysville. Mrs Susan Konkoscha travels to Chillicothe after the death of a grandson. Joseph Bishop receives eight dollars monthly pension and hundred dollars back pension.
Stewart A L Robbins has been on the sick list the past week. Otto Hoisington of Canaanville visited his mother here Saturday. C H Owings was the guest of Joseph Boggs at Zanesville last week. Mrs CG A Whitacre of Gayesville visited Mrs Tim Murphey Thursday. Several of young people attended the masquerade party at Guysville Tuesday evening. Miss Emma Hawk celebrated her 17th birthday with a small gathering Saturday evening.
E R Mercer of Armadale was seen in the village Friday JF Michael visited Columbus Friday and Saturday on business A birth announced a ten pound boy to Mr and Mrs Hunter Saturday The mine resumed operation after a two week shutdown due to a burned motor Marietta Columbus and Cleveland railway reports about three wrecks weekly Mr and Mrs Sam of Straitsville visiting daughter Mrs Geo Green this week Mr Lam's business burned recently Senegar and family visiting here and at Sharpsburg Mr Senegar injured leg in mine at Lost Run The Morris stock trade to Mrs Frank Bardin for Marietta property and new firm taking over management All who knew Mr Morris regret his departure and wish the new firm success
A L Bingman on business to Guysville and a Madison Baker in Broadwell Street, with Flaherty visiting Marietta and Sburg for work. James Andrews left for Pennsylvania for new employment, and Ada Strimmer returned home from Belpre. Florence Batchelder visited Latrobe. T E Fitch returned to Richardson Texas. the Perleys of Toronto visited Garth Sailord family. Rev R Power of Pomeroy gave a magic lantern show. H Jamison from Delaware bought a carload of sheep from O P Chambers.
Isington spent Sunday at Stewart with his mother. John McKinley of Sand Run visits family at this place. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bean Sunday. Wade Bean of Sand Run visiting his parents. Robert Poston week at Guysville with his sister. Miss Blanche Mansfeld of the O. A. guest of uncle G. Crawford. Mrs. Rebecca Davis and Miss Maggie Mansfield of Athens visit Mrs. L. Graham. Church social at Rev. Pilcher residence well attended. ME church benefit social at F. Webster's home Thursday evening. Phonograph included. all invited.
The item lists residents visiting, traveling or ill. J McVay is described as feeble. Chas Robbins left Monday for Dayton. Abe Jordan accepts a job in Athens. Geo Frost returned home from Congo. Mrs L D Beasley visits Athens. A protracted meeting continues at the C P church with Mr and Mrs Gee. Beasley hosted Athens friends. Beasley returns home for a few days. Mrs Buxton improves after illness. Ira Andrews, recently home for weeks, returns to Congo.
Friday in Marietta saw John Jackson noted as Big Run resident. Athens visitor W D Clark came Thursday. Grace and Ethel James are seriously ill with lung fever. A Thursday night show at Big Run drew a strong crowd. William Phillipa returns home this week from Orbinton. Mrs Ellen Kasler of Federal visits relatives here. William Keirns of Amesville visited J R Rathburn last week. Nora Clark and sister Jessie of Manetta visit friends here. Toita Connant of Hixon visits grandparents J R Rathburn.
An alias order of sale and reappraisement issues a public auction of real estate in Waterloo Township Athens County. The property fronts the Baltimore Ohio South Western Railroad and covers about 63 acres with several exceptions and roadways. Appraised at 200.00 dollars, cash due on day of sale. Sheriff H Porter signs, Crisenor Jones & Worstell attorneys.
Legal notice states the Athens Nelsonville and Hocking Valley Traction Company seeks council approval January 21 19 and invites sealed proposals for the construction and operation of a street railway extension from Court Street to the northern terminus including related land and route details in the village of Athens Athens County Ohio with bid deadline announced by Clerk W B Gold.
Henry O Hieness administrator petitions the Athens County probate court seeking formal appraisal of the deceased Christopher J Sheldon’s estate to cover debts and charges. Widow Anna F Sheldon is named to a dower claim with a sale planned to satisfy liens. multiple heirs and defendants must answer by March 2.
Public auction to be held at the Athens County Courthouse front steps on February 23 190 in Dover and Trimble townships Athens County Ohio. Property includes parcels described as Lot Nos 329 29 8 in T GC Wrights addition Glows ter and other tracts with various boundaries and perches. Sale terms cash. appraised values listed. Sheriff Porter and deputies handling proceeds.
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