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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
4
A brief notice from an early edition mentions Anes Kessenger and the Herald Publ Ghas with scant readable details, reflecting a fragment from an unidentified local page. The readable text hints at a publication context but lacks complete names, dates, or events.
The obituary chronicles James E. Jennings born 1837, editor and proprietor with a storied career in Lancaster and Hocking Valley, who died after apoplexy and a second stroke. It recalls his vigorous activism, loyalty to friends, and leadership through war and postwar journalism, reflecting on his influence and character in the community.
Charles M Tennings, long-serving Ohio newspaper man based in Athens, died at his home on Monday. A Republican and steadfast correspondent in country journalism, he helped shape the paper’s evolution while maintaining candor and reliability. His passing is a distinct loss to Colvin and the Dispatch community, where he remained a respected figure for decades.
In a Washington letter, the correspondent discusses Senate vetoes on deficit, pension, and defense measures, the Republican push to preserve credit, and preparations for the National Committee meeting. It notes the coming need for bonds, fiscal policy debates, and the possible timing of congressional actions and party consolidations.
Our special correspondent portrays Rome religious life with street statues and pilgrims kissing saints toes. He notes winter church feasts with lamb blessings, Dowry Distributions at St. Ignatius, and colorful processions from Lake Como to infant St John rites.
Word arrived this morning at six o'clock of the death of C E Jeralegs. The notice records a quiet passing and a family obituary is expected in the next edition.
Amid heated sessions the General Assembly passed bills in a divisive year end rush. Senate Bill 38 and House Bill 305 moved between chambers as substitutes. Politicians like Foraker and Depew headlined nominating efforts while party direction tilted toward democracy and silver debates post Chicago convention.
A garbled question asks what difference a free silver or whisky plank would make in the Democratic platform at Chicago. It notes the party could not elect a president on such a platform and mentions the public faith and peace time, implying risk to the Republican ticket.
A grieving father, staying at a Washington hotel, began signing the desk register with his son's name and seating location, as he recalls the shared rooms, daily routines, and sorrow from the boy's death three years earlier. He now sometimes adds an extra line for the son beside his own name while in the city.
An article argues for restricting jacketed bullets in hunting citing Army 20 caliber rounds that penetrate deeply and cause prolonged suffering. It notes field and stream proposals to ban such bullets to prevent wounding without killing and endorses mushrooming designs for humane, decisive stops on large game.
Two students of a new school of psychology, physiognomy and metaphysics discuss a man in a restaurant, guessing his job from vague cues. They observe him, noting his pale, tense appearance and mannerisms such as damp fingers over a stack of pancakes as a potential sign of being a bank teller or gambler.
An article discusses eye strength as a trait with most people right eyed, a minority left or equal, and notes how use reinforces strength. It mentions ears, then shifts to a segment on transparent umbrellas, patent activity, and a speculative inventor claimed to craft a water proof see-through umbrella to aid travelers and avoid lamp post collisions.
F Stalder & Co promotes cash sales to aid shoppers with tight finances. They claim higher yearly sales, promise market tracking prices, and offer reduced rates on flour, lard, potatoes, and coffee. Customers are invited to visit, compare, and buy now for savings.
F.Stalder and Co inform investors and borrowers that Adiens Building and Stock Company guarantees loans at lower cost than any foreign firm. Our books are sound and dividends to investors are eight percent per year.
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