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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1900

Page

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County Democracy Nominates County Ticket at Athens Convention

The Athens County Democratic convention selected F. S. Monahan for commissioner Des Antle for infirmary director and William Hastings for recorder by acclamation. Delegates to the state convention were chosen and the Chicago platform and Bryan for president endorsed. The arrangement favored T. H. Craig for Congress with delegates not instructed.

Athens County Bryanic Ignis Farms D. J. Lewis Democratic Central S.D Webb A. E. McGrath McGrath F. S. Monahan Coolville Iman Monahan Des Antle Glouster Antle William d. Hastings Athens V. Harris D. R. Lewis H. T. Mulligan T. E John McCune Bern A. C. McCune Canaan Jordan Carthage A.B. Kibble Chauncey R.C. M. Hastings Millfield J. W. Lahugh Lee S. D. Webb Lodi James Bobo Rome M. I. Evers East Glouster Jough Gormley West Glouster Willian Williams Jacksonville Andrew Cy Vv. Ilarris T. 11. Craig Dr. Crumbacker W. H Brown A. Jordan Joseph Jordan F. W. Gibson E. C G. Elliott Hugh Gormley Mr. I. Ewers I. N.coleman Dr. Pritchard FP. S. Monahan J. W. McDaniel J. F. Henderson James Ginnan William McCoy E.R. Lash Bred Moore W. J. Hastings W. H. Drake C. J. Sanders E. Gillogg J. J. Penrod Griffin Lewis EK. E. Gillilan Peter Walt Lewis Fiesterwald Ed Sheridan AL. Wootey J.C. Parker J. W. Wright Henry Martin Henry Lohse Join Marquis Frank Mctane Lea Osborne Charles Lowry Joseph Sealey J. JC. Headley A. Wells Doraing Chicago William J. Bryan T. H. Craig Congress

Lightning Rod Scam Preys on Carthage Resident

In Carthage Township J W Smith was duped by smooth talking men selling lightning rods. A well dressed stranger secured a contract for three dollars and two others finalised a larger deal. The trio vanished after cashing in on a bogus 130 or 190 dollar contract, rods never installed.

GarvinLe, Jones J. W. Smith Carthage Township Smith Smigsh

Athens High School Commencement Held at Opera Hours

The Athens high school commencement is set for tomorrow evening with Prof. William S. Craine of Dayton delivering the annual address. The graduating class will not have individual orations. Class day for the senior class occurs Thursday afternoon at the high school, listing graduates including Alice, Michael, Constance Hawk, Clifford Cornwell, James Wright, Fred Needham, Herbert Long, Josie Bradshaw, George Hibbard, John Ring, Frieda Coultrap, Lucy Cramner, Florence Sackett, Ada Finsterwald.

Athens High School William S. Craine Dayton Hollowing Alice Michael Arthur A. Wolfe Constance L. Hawk Clifford E. Cornwell James 0. Wright Fred C. Needham Herbert d. Long Josie E. Bradshaw George G. Hibbard John BG. Ring Frieda G. Coultrap Lucy A. Cramner Florence N. Sackett Ada G. Finsterwald

Horses and Buggies Recovered After Robbery

Horses belonging to Dr E E Gillillan and Mr Seth Balderson were found in a field near Haydenville and returned to their owners by Robert Evars a local detective. He was rewarded and asked to locate the buggies and harness. A telegram from Nelsonville later said the vehicles were found but ruined after a high cliff fall.

Avesville E. E. Gillillan Seth Balderson Haydenville Robert Evars Nelsonville

Bequest to First Presbyterian Church Accepted

The bequest of Mrs. Sarah Alice Sloan totaling 1545 dollars has been received and accepted by the First Presbyterian church. It is divided for Sunday school 253 dollars, poor fund 30 dollars, and minister's salary 960 dollars. A committee including William Hoover J.D. Brown and G Walton Wing drafted resolutions of acceptance.

Sarah Alice Sloan O. B. Sloane First Presbyterian Church William Hoover J.D. Brown G. Walton Wing

Interesting Meeting of W C T U at Mrs Vickers Home

The weekly W C T U gathering met at Mrs Margaret Vickers home. After business, hosts treated attendees to ice cream and cake, followed by social time. Miss Morse reported on her visit to Indianapolis unions and workers and attended the Ohio penitentiary services with state president and staff.

W.C. TC Margaret Vickers Vickers Miss Morse Indianapolis Aml Ohio Penitentiary

Marriage License Notices Gathered in Nelsonville Area

Marriage license entries show Lewis F. Radcliff and Nora Doss of Nelsonville, George Douglas and Osa Cullams of Judson, and William Patton and Elizabeth Helman, both of Nelsonville.

Lewis F. Radcliff Nora Doss Borh Nelsonville George Douglas Shade Osa Cullams Judson William Patton Elizabeth Helman

Memorial Week Observed by Knights in Coolville

Memorial week activities in Coolville featured a Sunday sermon by Rev. Williams of Marietta, elaborate church decorations, and a Saturday greeting by the Sons of Veterans. Prof. Higley of Ohio University spoke on patriotism, praising Union soldiers and civic duty. Children’s day, rain, and a closing Sunday service highlighted the program, with graveside rites at the cemetery and wreaths placed on each grave by knights and visitors.

Sons of Veterans Moore's Palace B. Qo, Higley Ohio University Higley Troy Coolville Sey Patterson M. E Prince Emanuel

Memorial Sunday Observed by Knights of Pythias

Memorial services were held in this city by the Knights of Pythias with visitors from Nelsonville Logan and Glouster. Rev L C Haddox preached at 1 00 PM at the M E church and the Uniform Rank met 20 Athens division members at the train. The procession to the cemetery followed an impressive service with violin solo and benediction.

Athens Nelsonville Company Glouster Logan Heew Welbest Hey Lillaws Sayre Kundreds E.G. Batonght Knights of Pythias M. FE L. C. Haddox Nelsonville Hocking Valley Maddox Marjorie Allom C. J. Notts H. of P. Ball

End of a famous case ends with one year for shooting

James Cuckler received a one year sentence in the Ohio penitentiary for shooting to kill and wound Horton County in a long and highly watched Athens county common pleas court case. He was moved to Columbus for imprisonment and placed in the prison hospital due to poor health after a motion for a new trial was denied.

James Cuckler J. M. Wood Ohio Penitentiary Horton County Common Pleas Court Athens County Cuckler Wood Columbus Hocking Valley Porter

Marriage Announcement for Martin and Palmer in Bristol Tennessee

Invitations go out for the June 14 ceremony at the Male Street Methodist church in South Bristol Tennessee. Frank G. Martin of Chattanooga and Laurie May Palmer of Bristol plan a life together with Jones officiating. Martin, once a Messenger and Herald reporter, is now telegraph editor at the Chattanooga Times. Palmer, a widow from a prominent East Tennessee family, is related to Ex Governor Robert L. Taylor and the late Landon Haynes. The couple will honeymoon in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville before settling in Chattanooga.

Frank G. Martin Chattanooga Tenn Laurie May Palmer Bristol A. m South Charles O. Jones Martin Messenger and Herald Telegraph Chattanooga Times Palmer East Tennessee Robert L. Taylor Landon ©. Haynes Senate North Carolina Ashville Cauttanooga Werald

Kid Murphy Sold at Auction Amid Pacing Claim

Ed Murphy of Albany, owner of the pacer Kid Murphy, was reportedly sold to ALH last week. Kid Murphy, in the 2:2 class, had shown a 2:16 gait and was linked to Slater of Tunkhannock, Va. The note cites neglect as a short step from coughs or consumption and touts One Minute Cough Care as a remedy, urging use for throat and lung troubles with endorsements from mothers and Cline's Pharmacy.

Kid Murphey Ed Murphy O RB. Murphy Albany Alh. Slater Tunkhannock Kid Murphy T. Cline

Assessors' Returns Show County Livestock and Assets

An analysis of assessors returns reveals 134100 horses worth 814710, Wu cattle valued at 157000, and 45060 sheep totaling 115408. Ames township leads with 1205 cattle and 7 etc while hogs and dogs populate most precincts. details cover cattle, horses, sheep by township plus crops, fruit trees, eggs and honey.

Boxwell Graduates at Athens County College Chapel

Fifty nine Boxwell graduates received diplomas at a college chapel ceremony held Saturday at 1 80. Attorney A M Lewis of Ohls city gave the address. The names span townships including Alexander Ames Athens Carthage Canaan Rome Bern Troy Trimble Lee Waterloo York and York. The Ohio University quartet provided music and the speech was well received.

Athens County Boxwell College Chapel A.M. Lewis Ohls City Alexander Anguatus Coe Lala Jolley John Jorden Alice Coe Winnie Jolley Ames Manie Wooley Athens Hay Leighty Albert Swartz Stella Graham Frankie Simmes Gertrude Higgins Alice Higgins

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dyspepsia Remedy Ad

An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites testimonials from Toledo druggists West Tucax Kisxas Manvex, touts internal use and price. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for indigestion with claims of instant relief and complete cure. Cilne's Pharmacy distributed.

Hiall J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Tucax Tolego Ohta Wacarne Kisxas & Manvex Cilne

Heet for the Howele and Cascarions Health Hint

A vintage ad promotes Cascarets tablets claiming relief from headaches to cancer, promising natural bowel movements and easy relief. It touts a 10 cent start price, stresses genuine Cascar Candy tablets with C C C marking, and warns against imitations.

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