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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1899

Page

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Athens County Cereal and Farm Output Report

Assessors spring figures for Athens County show diverse yields across wheat, corn and oats with Lodi and Ames townships leading in wheat and corn, respectively. Notable outputs include 313,325 bushels of corn, 26,205 bushels of oats, 10,200 pounds of tobacco, 4,537 gallons of maple syrup and 513,540 dozen eggs, though peaches and potatoes were underreported by some townships.

Jae Athen Ames Township Trimble Lode Township Waterloo Tes Lee Township Athens County Athens Honolulu Alexander Ames Bern Carthage Doter Lee Lodi Rome Troy York York Township

Fifth Annual Banquet of the Columbiad Club

The Columbiad Club held its fifth annual banquet on Thursday evening June 1 in the dorm parlors with a social, literary program. Miss Lula King, Miss Janette Barker, Miss Sylvia Jones, Mrs Martha Boughton, Mr Garl DB Sheppard, Miss Lyltan Casto, and various toasts impressed guests. Prof Milhmas, Mr Henson, Miss Blanche Tells, Mr Atkinson, Mr T. Sheldon, and Miss Ar willa McLane delivered toasts as the event closed after an hour of sociability with refreshments and cordial farewells.

Columbiad Club Ladies Hat Ics Lula King Janette Barker Sylvia Jones Martha Boughton Garl DB. Sheppard Lyltan Casto Smil Cape Virginia Houston Milhmas Henson Miss Blanche Tells Fe ‘Atkinson Mr. T Sheldon Checkjee Ar °Willa McLane

Nash Named Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate At Columbus Convention

The Republican State Convention in Columbus nominated Hon. George K. Nash for governor on the second ballot amid strong show of support. Nash led a field including Daugherty and Durban with county by county balloting and cheers as his rivals faltered. Nash declared he would govern for all Ohioans with businesslike conduct, backed by party leaders.

George IX. Nasi Columbus Republican Party Ohio Cyrus Heling Ofder W Sherr Mansfield McKinley Hanna Foraker Grosvenor Bushnell Nash Daugherty Durban, Jr. Douglas Jones Nevin Whene Hamilton Cox Lucas Douglas Miami County Orr Ortawas Counnty Ful Sandusky Hutland Union County Yast Wert Cuyahoga County Wige Hetcomb Cleveland Harry M Daugherty B. King Erie Lipa Hui Frankin County Sarge Nasi Henry G Taylor Thames Heron Bull L. W. King Youngstown Montgomery Charles Bosler Robert Nevin Granger All Muskingum Frank Durban S. H. Horst Chillicothe Adams Franklin Hamilton Wyandott Halcomb Cusa~ Hoga Barry Daugherty Cuyahoga Fayette County Charles Foster Walt Pen Wash Judge Nash Kerr Athens County George 1K. Nash George K. Nash Medina County Oberim College Franklin Councyl Xest Republican Supreme Court Commission Poster Slag Republican State Executive Committee Sun Ouiphas

Ballot Confusion in Athens County Bradbury Vote Incident

A circulated report claimed Athens County Republicans did not support Judge J P Bradbury but voted for Davis. Investigations showed the county cast both ballots for Bradbury, prompting questions about ballot recording and a secretary’s notes confirming the tally as read during the convention.

BI Bradbury Athens County J P. Bradbury Davis Bradbury Messemeres Asp Henate Gm Errar Tt Athans County Judge Bradbury George Gibbs W. Solid Lens B. Johnson

Cincinnati excursion to Daleton coal mine draws hundreds

Several hundred residents from Cincinnati toured the Luhrig Coal Company's Daleton mine on Sunday. The group traveled by excursion train, saw safety arrangements, and explored long subterranean passages guided by experienced miners. Athens visitors added to the crowd before the 6 pm return train.

Cincinnati Luhrig Coal Company Daleton Athens Home

Death of Mrs Frances Lortz in Amesville

Mrs Frances Lortz of Amesville dies after illness and a postoperative complication. Born Mary Frances Crawford January 2 1861, she married Joseph X Lortz December 3 18xx. Survived by husband daughter Jessie Hazel her parents James and Elizabeth Crawford and one sister. Funeral at ME church Wednesday at ten.

Amesvile Amesville Frances Lortz Jessie Hazel Rev Hass ME. Churcn Lortz Amnestille

Boys Arrested in Cash Box Theft at Ohio Central Lines

Charles Price aged thirteen and James Rasmussen were arrested before Mayor Davis for stealing a cash box from the Ohio Central Lines ticket office now at the Hocking Valley depot. The youths admitted involvement, were bound over to the probate court, and Price was jailed after bail lapse. The box contained 38 in cash and two checks. The case ends with a suspended sentence for good behavior.

Charles Price Janes Rasmussen Davis Ohio Central Lines Price Rasmussen S. L. Price Ellen Rasmussen Ohio Central Ticket Office Hocking Valley Hysell Price and Rasmussen Boys Joe Herrvid Young Price Rasmussee Hysett Poncesinn Wooden Bethel Lancaster Woodruff Hav

Narrow Escape With Unsecured Wagon On Washington Street

Thursday morning Hudson Brothers driver Branch Tresize pulled to guide a runaway wagon along Washington street. The false start and banging against a church fence bent a stone post. two horses were thrown, one badly bruised, and Tresize was shaken but unharmed.

Branch Tresize Hudson Brothers Washington Street Tresize

Canaan Township Sunday Adout Convention Postponed

The Canaan township Sunday adout convention announced for June has been postponed to July with the exact date to be announced later.

Canaan Township

Hocking Valley Travel Train Offers Direct Route to Detroit

The Hocking Valley Railway promotes round trips from all stations to Detroit at a single fare with options on days 3, 4, 2 and 5. An extension to August ES is available, with joint agent terminal fines at Detroit before July 12 on payment of 30 seats. The line runs Wagner sleepers nightly between Columbus and Detroit and day parlor cars on the Columbus to Toledo legs, urging passengers to read tickets via the Hocking Valley for speed and comfort.

Hockin Detroit Columbus Calambus Toledo Hocking Valley

Card of Thanks to Amesville Community

The family of Mrs. J N Lortz expresses sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their wife and mother. M Lortz extends gratitude for support and comforting words.

Amesville J. N. Lortz M. Lortz Dayres

Grass for Sale at Athens County Fair Grounds

Auction notice for all grass on the Athens county fair grounds to be offered at the Auditor's office on Saturday June 16. Bids to be opened in person on sale day. Secretary WH Porter signs the notice. Also a separate ad for The North Western Mutual Life with cash dividends, agent W B Laws Rexcz.

Athens County Fair Auditor's_ office WH. Porter Jane Ews North Western W. B. Laws Rexcz

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