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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1897

Page

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Miners' Trade Union Leader Denounces Hanna Claims

An Ohio miners' official denounces sensational reports about Senator Mark Hanna's labor stance. He asserts Hanna backs workers over harsh operators, cites Dolan and Hoppa, praises Thomas Young for efforts to improve miner conditions, and argues readers should judge Hanna's politics independent of biased writers.

Pioeniae William Warner United Mine Workers Patasburg Mark Alanna Mark A. Hanna Green Pattich Dolan Dolan Myst Gad Wil Mrr Flanna Chi Hoppa Coral Thomas &. Young Ohio Hanna Sverrininer United States Mr. Young Pribandle Coxt Company Stir Vinna Ta Daniel Hanae Jianna Iptus Hirbont Barwa Severalfercmes Juan Trelay Mok

Inmate Spohn Survives Poison Attempt at Athens Hospital

Spohn, a long time inmate at Athens State Hospital, swallowed Paris Green in an apparent suicide bid. Nurses and doctors promptly treated him with antidotes, and he survived. Spohn, once a familiar figure on Ashens streets, has been at the facility eight years and is now recovering in Highland County custody.

Faris Green Yank Suolm Athens Sarorfor Paris Spohn Perety Rita Rally Seruy Tras Stell Wighland

Warning to Grocerymen on Adulterated Food

The Food Commissioner warns grocers about adulterated Sb and mentions onslaughts in selling tainted goods. Details describe coloring agents ultramarine masking saccharine content and potential health concerns. The notice references enforcement staff and a department press timing.

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Democratic War in McConnelsville District Splits Faction

Dense editorial discusses a fractured McConnelsville senatorial convention with Hugh Gormley versus Jesse Ivers. Mentions Athens and Morgan counties, party infighting, manipulated machinery, and looming November elections. Warns of further dissension and scorched earth rhetoric among Gormley and Ivers supporters.

McConnelsville Jesse Ivers Washington Morgan Fairfield Athens County Hugh Gormley Sfth Ashens County McConnilsville Wiley Ivers Sunany Crayk Valley Heehmy Gormley IvereRutler McConnelyville Gormievites

Father of Girl's Child Arrested in Blackmail Case

A prominent local marble and granite dealer, del Gleason, was jailed on charges of being the father of Lizzie Guthrie’s child, about five months old, near West State Street. Bond set at seventy five dollars was posted, with grand jury review to follow. speculation centers on blackmail and broader scandal. The report also notes the Hocking Valley Ministerial Association meeting in Athens with several pastors in attendance and various messages delivered.

Sinckmant del Gleason Lizzie Griilie Henry Guthrie West State Street Guthrie Wiegitimore Rose Gleason Bond Nnll Grand Jury Botten Hocking Valley Ministerial Association Athens Henry Fain Sessontitles F. Mass Jerseyville A. Dicker Gville C. C G. Gould Ameyilie W. J. Warrener Mr. Arthur Gallipolis D.C. Thomas UW McLane J. R Conner J. F. Symmet Spaulding Rotary Weatern Education Society American Seaman's Fiend Society Tve

First Presbyterian Church Athene Story of Robert G. Wilson Pulpit Service

An amusing account of the childlike confidence of Robert G. Wilson who long served Athens pulpit. Early Presbyterian and Congregational influence in Athens is traced with Rev. Lindley organizing the church in autumn 180. The narrative recalls a lively Sunday school class, rapid growth, and the brave zeal of early church leaders amid personal challenges.

Robert G. Wilson Powelll Athens New England First Presbyterian Church of Daniel Story Mr. Robbins Jacob Lindley Murmder Joshia Wyatt Doeiah Coe Arthur Coates Elliphas Perkins Alvap Bingham Sally Foster Janes West Jacob Lindley Shot Ohio University Therewich

Early Athens Church History and Notable Clergy Legacy

The Athens church grew rapidly in 1812 and 1823 with large membership additions, later building a brick church in 123. The account recalls old services in the city prick school house and courthouse, plus anecdotes about Rev. Robert G. Wilson and others. Notable ministers include Hogue, Lindsey, Spaulding, Burton, Stearns, Purington, McGuffey, Ballard, Holcomb, Schwefel, Nourse, Monfort, and Powell.

Athens Itie Prick Court House John Spaulding Robert G. Wilson Philadelphia New York Lake Erie Abraham Mamre Samuel Davies Hogue Taced Lindsey William Burton Timothy Stearns N. DC. Purington BH. MecGuffey Wells Andrews Aaron Williams Moses A. Hogue Addison Ballard Alfred Byers Diefender John H. Pratt James Holcomb EW. Schwefel James M. Nourse Isaac Monfort W. A. Powel Pr. McGuffey Adalson Ballerd University of New York James F. Holcomb Jhansi India B. W. Schwefel Manaeccas Virginia Isaac Manfort Lis California Lis Christ

Patented Cure Ad Pasted For Catarrh Claim

A notarized claim from a senior partner of Fr Cunxey Co asserts a remedy named Catarrh Cure, claiming it cures catarrh by internal use. The document, dated December 6, presents sworn oath and notary details, urging readers to send for testimonials and medicine.

Arate Daw Crry Toneve Lucas Corse Frank Crext Fr. Cunxey x Co Toledo Firey Manis

Wet Virginia Holds the Key to the Miner Strike

The great July 4 strike by bituminous coal miners continues with West Virginia viewed as pivotal. Ohio reports most mines closed since midweek except Schick’s in Bellaire where workers agreed to quit as soon as questions clear. Governors and officials cast doubt on WV participation while arbitration efforts proceed amid tense expectations.

Sunday Creek Hocking West Virginia Schick's Schick T. L. Lewis Uad Pittsburg Svithout Dawson

Inscription on Margarets Creek Bridge Near Fisher Station

A historic notice on the old Athens and Pomeroy Omnibus line bridge near Fisher Station recounts that built by the commissioners and people of Athens county in 1345 the wooden structure has endured fifty two years of travelers joys and sorrows with weathering only on the painted letters while the roof projection bears the inscription on both ends

Fisher Station Athens Maren New Asp Henale George Allen Hibvarishire Athens County

Death of Mrs Richard Daniels at Green's Run Trimble

Mrs Richard Daniels dies at home in Green's Run Trimble township after seven protracted illnesses Brights disease. Aged sixty one, born in Leicestershire England she came to America with her husband Richard Panivis about 160 settling in Trimble township. Funeral Sunday at Green's Row Christian church led by Rev J P Weethes. Interment at Ny¢ cemetery near Chatinecy. Survived by a husband and three children Minnie, William Daniels Mrs Joseph Biddie and Mrs Lydia Anderson.

Richard Daniels Green's Run Trimble Township Leicestershire England America Richard Panivis Christian Church Green's Row J. P. Weethes

Gormley betrayed by McConnelsville allies in senatorial bid

In Athens county proceedings a sworn expense statement for Hugh Gormley, mayor of Glouster, shows his canvass for the 14th senatorial district nomination ended in betrayal. Alley supporters, who urged his run, withheld promised aid at the McConnelsville convention, leaving him unrecognized despite efforts and broad campaigning across Glouster, McConnelsville, and surrounding towns.

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