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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
4
A plain note from a publisher outlines subscription terms. It warns rates will not change except for advance payments and emphasizes that renewals must be sent for another year. Readers are urged to settle promptly to avoid misunderstandings at year end.
President MecKinles nominates Ellis E. Roberts of New York as treasurer and Gourad W. Jordan as assistant treasurer in New York. Jordan seeks a second term, a Gold Democrat who served under the Cleveland administration.
Tra Carpenter a farm hand employed by Mr. Edgar Boudinot was struck by a bolt from a Locust tree while fetching water near Millfield Ames township. He died instantly. Boudinot and his daughter were nearby shocked and shaken as the water bucket overturned and splashed. Carpenter, 30, a resident of Awrighstown Morita survey, single and industrious, died in the incident.
A memorial service at the Prestiterian church drew large crowds as Rev Jd argent delivered a clear masterly sermon. In the city hall the Gold Cells decoration program featured Judge Galloway of Columbus and Grand Master W S Bell of Zanesville, with a procession to cemeteries and graves decorated with loving bonds.
The Hocking Valley Ministerial Association gathered at the Methodist church for forenoon and afternoon sessions. New members joined. Rev. B A Stubbins and Rev. E M Long spoke on a synopsis and an offer. A paper on The Social Aspects of Christianity prompted lively discussion led by Rev. W J Warrener and S F Seaver. A key item endorsed President Crook’s Ohio University administration, with trustees urged to re-elect him. The group planned July meetings with sermons and readings by local pastors and scholars.
The Pallas Club held its final Brecon gathering at Mrs J B Allen's home in June. Members enjoyed flowers music and readings by Mrs J A Boughton and others. Miss Bertha Hoover Theo and Miss Grace Gist contributed vocal and instrumental pieces. Mrs L H Carpenter received club praise for her presidency and local members shared refreshments. Abrs L W Dowd of Toronto attended the event.
W H Mitchell of Mitchell and Lescalleet, Albany, was crushed by a heavy log while at a mill one mile west of Albany. He stood at the end of the carriage waiting for logs to roll, was struck, dragged, and pinned. A second log fell onto him, injuring the pelvic bones and internal organs, with recovery doubtful. Mitchell, about thirty five and unmarried, is described as industrious and enterprising.
At Sacrifice Base two building lots in the Hudson addition tied to the late Jacob Shuffler are offered for quick sale. A bargain awaits buyers. The ad mentions health products and a wartime remembrance in a cluttered, old newspaper page with unrelated lines about beauty and roses.
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