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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
6
The MESSENGER and Heraup claims the largest Athens and county circulation. It reaches all homes and family members, making it the most profitable medium for advertisers. The paper invites inspection of its circulation figures for proof.
Ohio advances toward duplicating last year’s majority as Attorney General Olney begins duties and Jover Jepson Harwen named United States attorney general. Kentucky Republicans back their governor candidate hoping for legislative control, while Ohio Democrats split over state convention timing. Gen Grosvenor lauds Gen Bushnell’s nomination at Zanesville and predicts broad party shifts ahead of the elections.
An English statistician’s view praised the United States as the most powerful and wealthiest nation in 1895. He notes rapid growth since 1840, high per capita production, and a vast educational system with 87 percent literacy. The article compares American output to Europe, highlights labor efficiency, and cites extensive public school funding. It also references local political news on speaker hopefuls D. L. Sleeper and Carl H. Beckham.
The Toledo Blade warns Republicans that next general assembly battles will decide gains for Bushnell and a Republican Senate ally with John Sherman. It argues Democrats will flood races with Brice money and urges hard, high quality nominations in every county to prevent weak candidates and defeat Brice backed efforts to influence the legislature and the Senate race.
Mary Bobo Swett of Valley Ford Meigs County Ohio born February 2 1842 married Dr L C Swett September 14 1861 died May 31 1895 in Albany Athens County Ohio aged 53 years 8 months 20 days. Ex senator Carpenter delivers a eulogy in Columbia cemetery praising her brave devotion to home country and loved ones during the Civil War years.
A letter to the Grand Army of the Republic demands War Department action to restore Ulric Dahlgren’s military record. It cites a claimed misrecording of his colonel status, includes a verbatim reproduction of Dahlgren’s commission, and urges preserving the memory of his service amid political records.
Mr and Mrs Wm Boileau and Mr and Mrs Ot Boileau of Athens now farm near Joy Morgan County. Mrs Boileau's chicken business yields practical profits. A Rose Combed White Leghorn hatched in September laid 100 eggs by June 11 and 85 chicks were raised. A tip from Mrs Boileau suggests placing tobacco leaves in the nest to deter lice and improve health. The note invites readers to try the plan and report results.
Miss Myrtle Stinson spent last Sabbath at Lyndon home. May and Jennie Jones of Sedalia visit J. D. Brown. Miss Alice Shutt of Middleport visits sister Mrs. B. O. Higley. Mrs. Powell returned from Newark. Mrs. Leopold Friday back from Cincinnati. Miss Helen Walker and Mrs. K. Tinker host a gathering at Miss Walker’s. Woman’s Missionary Society met at Miss Rice’s. Mr. J. C. Woodyard’s guests include Mrs. Mary D. Holmes and children from Pasadena and Mrs. Albert Lawson of Cincinnati. Lodusca Bower hosted dinner for Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Lawson. Dr. Powell continues Reformation sermons. Sunday topic Martin Luther and evening talk on Choice of a Calling. Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder praised at World's Fair.
Edward Higgins son of Mr and Mrs Judiah Higgins died at his Columbus home of heart failure. He served in railway work since 1878 with Hocking Valley railroad, then 1883 onward, most recently a Toledo division conductor. He returned from the Atlanta Order of Railway Conductors convention days before his death. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 pm from 689 South Front street with O R C and Knights of Pythias honors.
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