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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1901

Page

4

Governor Must Enforce Law Against Prizefighting

The Ohio State Journal argues that if Cincinnati officials back a public prize fight to bail out subscriptions, the governor as chief executive must intervene to enforce state laws. It states prize fighting is disreputable and illegal and emphasizes the governor’s oath to uphold laws and the constitution.

Nash Cincinnati Lake Erie Ohio State of Ohio State Journal

Our Coming Senator A strong Moore leads district push for Ohio seat

The Ninth fourteenth district shows a large Republican tilt as Hon. David H Moore gathers enthusiastic press notices. He is described as well educated with balanced judgment and a capable campaigner. Supporters note his kinship to former congressman Moore and Bishop Moore, while editorials pledge loyal backing and a large plurality in November.

D. H Moore Moore D. H. Moore Senate Ohio Athens Methodist Episcopal Church McConnelaville Herald David H. Moore Newa Athen’s First National Bank Washington County Marietta Fairfield County Lancaster David B. Moore Marietta Register

Out of Town News Continued From CIGATH Page

C A McGill of Marietta visited here this week. Miss Amere Shirley of Armadale visited here last week. Louis Blair of Amenville stayed with Louis Harra recently. Granville Clark of Marietta visited W D Clark last week. Mrs Ellen Kasler of Federal visited relatives here last week. Mrs Ella Connant of Hixon visited J R Rathburn recently. Miss Bertha Mills at Layda visited her sister Mrs J E Rathburn last week. H E Rathburn and a Broadwell family visited J E Rathburn Sunday.

C. A. McGill Marietta Lome Thia Amere Shirley Armadale Louis Blair Amenville Louis Harra H. E. Rathburn Broadwell J. E. Rathburn

Memorial services held at Pratt's Fork Chapel

Miss Mary Williams visited Athens with friends last week. Dr. and Mrs. Copeland of Stewart hosted T.A. Copeland and family. Memorial services were attended from here at Pratt's Fork Chapel Sunday. Children’s Day at M E church postponed to Sunday June 4 at ten. Clarence Bolin, formerly of Moretown and long in Cincinnati, died of consumption Sunday. remains brought here Monday. funeral at M E church Monday afternoon led by Rev. Matheny.

Nelsonville George Moore Starr Buethern Lulu Jones Logan Lulu Staven Charles Patton Lancaster St. B. Munn Burdette Athens Mary Evans Robert Simpson Will Hudson Jobs G. W. Gibbs Frank Katah Tedrow Abner Drew Will Tennybill W. A. Smith John Ttuaca Besele Dowler Floodwood Mies Stella Kreig Lizzie Hall Cora McLaughlin Clarence Straucka Tommy Davie Don Marietta Orlando Trotter Margaret Lyth Claire Montgomery Charles Krizer Len Preston Emmet Krizer Carrington Anna Price Worth Price Columbus Mark Price Andrew Lama Springfield George Lama Little Daughter Delaware Mre Jacob Lama Ed Leslie Pittsburg Buffalo Exposition Florence Southerton Stephen Sweeney M. E. Parsonage L. B. Sparks Wales A. L. Johnson Hixon James Flerce Trimbie Clarke Mrs. Wells Sylian Laughlin John Carl LoeMer Wheeling W. Va J. H. Harvey Robert Frank Harvey Sugar Creek Mr. Loetiler Mary Williams Copeland Stewart Pratt's Fork Chapel M. E. Church Clarence Bolin Moretown Cincinnati M. EE Rev Matheny Ott Barth Hae Roath Mra Meadle Lynch Lulle W. H. Lyons Chas Wedge William Scott Troy Township Bellaire Dre. Hartnell Gunder

Pratt's Fore. Social Notes Across Pratts Fork District

Chas Orr made a business trip to Pomeroy Saturday. Minnie Slack attended the examination at Athens Saturday. Miss Plessie Buron of Rackspring, visiting Rudolph, returned home Sunday. Miss Juda Murder of Rutland, Lydia and Venn Whaley of Darwin, Ollie Clark of Hemlock Grove were visitors Sunday. Memorial services were held at Pratts Fork church Sunday. Rev Perry preached a sermon to the boys in blue. Laura Redding gave a fine recitation.

Chas, Orr Pomeroy Minnie Slack Athens Plessie Buron Rackspring Rudolph Juda Murder Rutland Lydia Venn Whaley Darwin Ollie Clark Hemlock Grove Pratts Fork Rev Perry Boys In Blue Mies Laura Redding

Local Notices and Gentle Living in Coolville and vicinity

Reports from Coolville describe purchases of property near Athens and household visits. Social notes include visits from Dr. Hartnell and Gunder, a gas lamp mishap injuring Chas Wedge, a death in Troy Township, a near encounter with a bull, and a birthday surprise for Miss Higley.

Local Notes From Vanderhoof and Vicinity

Mrs. Jacob Saitor remains in fragile health. Charley Chase visited Parkersburg. Rumor of a forthcoming wedding in the area. Grant Snell of Dutch Ridge bought 20c wool for a week. Mrs. Hannah Balls has a new paint coat on her house. Jacob Salter hosted his brother C. H. Salter of Marion last week. Smith McCallard and wife visited Loong Bottom with relatives. Alan Kebaugh and Wes Swain, mill workers for J C Ours, returned home from work.

Jacob Saitor Charley Chase Parkersburg Old Dame Grant Snell Dutch Ridge W Hannah Balls Jacob Salter C. H. Salter Marion Smith McCallard Loong Bottom Alan Kebaugh Wes Swain J. C. Ours Vinton County

Transvaal stamps lead Edward VII mark. Turkic consuls in Italy abolished

Items of interest note stamps for the Transvaal bearing Edward VII first. All 35 Turkic consuls in Italy are abolished after long resignations. Russia shows Stoers colonies in Grodno and Volin with similar practices. Mexico’s population nears 14 million. Brazil about 18 million. A Chicago rooftop tank toppled a six story fall, wrecking Galbraith Building. British army speech cites families with multiple serving sons.

Transvaal Edward VII Italy Russia Grodno Volin Stoers Mexico Brazil Galbraith Chicago Brodrick Hve

Jewelry Trends Highlight Delicate Summer Accessories

Notes describe chain bracelets with wide wire straps and padlock clasps, white carded edges with turquoise accents, heart shaped pendants, diamond bow brooches, drop pearl pendants, cash brooches with turquoise frames, long open diamond fringe, and single strand opal or turquoise bead necklaces. Paris fashions emphasize gold and silver adornments.

Paris

Jewels of Character Guided by Master Jeweler

A lodge communicate resolutions likening members to jewels in the rough and praising three brethren R C Harper C L Kennedy and Leander Stright for their steadfast character. The speaker urges Masons to heed life as a gem to be cut polished and reflect light for divine glory.

Kunlawn Constituton Lodge No F&a. M R.C. Harper C. L. Kennedy Leander Stright

Enviable Record for Mutual Benefit Life Insurance

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark shows steady progress since 1845. It reports $215,000,000 received from policyholders, $182,500,000 returned to them, and $74,300,000 on hand, or $111,500,000 more than it has taken in. Ohio policyholders number about ten thousand, with $700,000 yearly paid in death losses and endowments. The company is praised for economical management and for delivering cash or insurance value equal to every dollar paid in.

Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark N.J Ohio Mutual Benefit

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger and Herald TEE Essenger and Herald Printing Company Fred W. Bush Butalde Senator Cigath Big Ron SHADE Pratt Coolville W. C. Higley Miss Higley Ethel Higley Grace Humphrey Stella Smith Eva Davis Ethel Maloy Lizzie Humphrey Mary Davis Flourine Frame Helen Maxon Bertha Humphrey Mayme Creesy Emma Creesy Lara Dinsmoor Cora Higley Clara Higley Ralph Chevalier Alfred Knowles DR. Fenner Mme Faulloe Lucena Vienna Mme. Luc Ca Constitution Lodge Fok A M Marshfeld L. Pake DRS. C Sam Summer Sam Sommer Stewart Building Grones & Link, Men’s Furnishers and Tailors Grones & Link Masonic Temple Main ST Belle Zenner & Co Jourin and Price & Stalder, Attorneys Bob McKee W. B. Lawrence Hetthe Sle Brim Kewth
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