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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
4
Government ticket lists Myron T Herrick for governor Harris for lieutenant governor Davis for supreme court Ellis for attorney general and W McKinnon for treasurer of state with county designations Cuyahoga Preble Marion Hamilton Ashtabule in Ohio election context.
The state campaign opens about August 1 with the Republicans asserting faithfulness in state and national affairs and seeking voter endorsement. Gov. Herrick won unanimous renomination by the state convention despite opposition from Purley A. Baker and the anti-Saloon League who accused him over the Brannock local option law and warned of Democratic beer-friendly tactics. The piece argues temperance leverage rests with Republicans and predicts Herrick's win by around 40,000 and a largely Republican legislature.
The Ohio State Journal argues against bossism in party politics as it defends Governor Herrick. It asserts Republicans nominated Herrick by broad support, despite claims of corruption. The piece contends the convention showed unity, not manipulation, and that accusations of bosses stem from opponents.
Miss Winifred L. Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Johnson, died at home on Thursday evening aged five years, nine months and two days. The loss prompted relatives Miss Ella Bingman and Miss Flaurine Bingman of Coolville and Misses Mary and Fiona Johnson of Athens to travel here for the services. Interment will be at the Ireland cemetery Saturday morning with Rev Keller officiating.
The Boston Globe notes German jury practice limits to criminal cases within a single court and uses twelve jurors drawn by lot from a thirty member pool. A two thirds majority suffices for verdicts, not unanimity, with jurors elected by lot and available to replace missing members.
A discussion on how professionals shape public sentiment through dramatic street scenes and routines like crust throwing. Examples include an organ grinder in a wheeled cart and a German crust trick, illustrating rebellion against reason with emotional appeals. The piece also quotes Theodore Waters on the alphabet’s lasting imprint and the Phoenician origin of writing.
Mrs Hill wife of ex County Commissioner John O Hill of Canaanville died suddenly of heart failure at home Saturday night. She had not been seriously ill before the attack. Funeral services were held at the Canasville M E Church Tuesday with large attendance. She was held in high regard by neighbors and acquaintances.
Jerry Donovan of the state hospital was sent to Cincinnati after the death of Patrick Dorsey his brother in law and was badly hurt when he fell from a baggage truck carrying the family baggage to the union depot He continued with the funeral party to Chillicothe where Dorsey was buried and is recovering rapidly.
When you find it necessary to use salve use DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It is the purest and best for sores burns boils eczema itching or protruding piles. The genuine DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve sold by Clines Pharmacy.
A daytime merry go round on the Bower Bros lot will run on a certain day afternoon to aid those unable to attend evening events.
A wagon wheel on an axle shows a paradox: the contact point with the ground is momentarily at rest while the top moves fastest, with horizontal points moving at intermediate speeds. yet when the wheel is rolled freely on an incline every point on the circumference travels at the same speed.
A quotation notes that Gladstone divided opinion, seen as an institution rather than beloved. A Liberal source recalls asking another Liberal why he disliked Gladstone, answered simply that he is always so in the right. The remark appears in M. D. Conway's Autobiography.
The British Museum reading room crowns a dome 140 feet in diameter, wider than St Pauls, St Peters, and Santa Marta. It rises over 100 feet and houses 60 000 square feet of glass. It surpasses Washington Capitol by 45 feet and tops Darmstadt, St Sophia, and Bijapor roof measurements.
Chester Arthur Davis, son of Perry and Salena Davis, was born May 9 1882 and died July 17 1906. He lived with his parents, was kind and obedient, and had many friends. Survived by father, mother, four brothers, two sisters and numerous friends. Funeral conducted by Rev Bowman. burial in cemetery. A friend notes a cherished memory and eternal peace.
Travel deals advertise Sunday July 30 round trips from Athens to Columbus for $1.00 with 5:50 am departure and 7:00 pm return, plus 75 cent services to Jackson and Wellston and $1.25 to Pomeroy on the same date. Niagara Falls trip via Erie Line departs Thursday July 27 at $7 round trip with Athens 11:45 am departure and July 30 return, extendable to August 7. Prohibition Party convention fares: Columbus to Ohio events at one fare plus 25 cents, sales July 31 and August 1, return August 8. Richmond Indiana Education Conference fares: one fare plus 25 cents, sales July 31 and Aug 3 5 7, return Aug 10.
The fragment notes caution about judging by appearance and suggests that brilliance may be concealed. It emphasizes that a genius can wear ordinary attire and still hold unexpected insight.
A sensational claim asserts a diamond cure for consumption and pneumonia. The piece promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a real remedy as told by W T McGee of Vanteer Tennessee. W H McKee’s drug store sells it at 50 cents or 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
A reflection on crowded inscriptions suggesting many souls reside beyond. The statement hints at abundance of graves and memory, using a metaphor about celestial occupancy to comment on mortality.
I have for sale on Mill and Kern streets my property 50 ft on Mill street and 111 on Kern with two good houses fitted with gas water cisterns cellars. New house fronting Mill will be ready for occupancy by Aug 1. Inquire of E C Berry at Hotel Berry. July 2012 Pearls are emblematic of tears especially to the women who can't afford them.
Advertisement from Wol verine Supply Co Pittsburg Pa dated July 1812 seeks general and sub agents for a household invention promising 50 percent value. A single event yielded 62 separate sales in one day and regional agents reportedly clear about 200 dollars monthly.
A terse political quip notes that knowledge of legal rules matters less when powerful connections shield actions. The line implies influence can override statutory accountability in high level dealings.
McKinstry and Parker are grading streets and lots in Highland Park addition. They are now grating some fine lots east of Mrs. Minear's residence on State Street where seven lots have recently sold.
A finder of string gold beads left at the office and seeks reward claiming ownership between Athens and Nelsonville. Authorities acknowledge the missing item and urge claimants to provide proof of possession for the offered reward.
A brief quotation notes that claiming to have no enemies often signals insignificance and social invisibility, implying a lack of impact or relationships in public life. The line frames enmity as a mark of presence and relevance.
YANTED Hotel Berry offers electric fans and dining room furnishings with hangers shaftings and a small water meter to complete power supply. Itemized sale includes fans already in use plus associated fittings and hardware. Sale open for whole or partial purchase to suit buyers. July 2012.
A brief saying contrasts people to sponges noting that sponges absorb water while suggesting some individuals absorb anything they hear. The line plays on a common metaphor without naming persons or events.
Notice reports W. Jones named and qualified as administrator of the estate of William Palmer, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. Dated July 15.
A brief note describes Long Lane as lacking shortcoinings, noting absence of expected small value tokens and related trade activity in the area.
Rock Island lines advertise multi destination tours across Colorado California and the Pacific Northwest from May through October 1905. Travelers are urged to enter west of Chicago for value with side trips to Yellowstone Portland and California routes. Full details from John Sebastian Passenger Traffic Rock Island System Chicago.
One way second class colonist fares to California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho and intermediate territory available March 1 to 15 and September 15 to October 8. For particulars call on or address ticket agents of this company.
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