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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1902

Page

4

Local candidates announce for Republican primaries 1902

A series of notices from candidates in Athens and surrounding counties declare intent to seek party nominations in the Republican primary held August 40 1902 for county and state offices including clerk of courts probate judge prosecuting attorney county commissioner and circuit judge. Multiple readers such as E Messenger and Herald editors publish declarations from Horace Ankney William Keatley Festus Walters David Warren Jones C H Grosvenor and others with dates and terms.

Messenger and Herald Dama Athens County Hoss. Bnrcowr Lam E. C. Woodworth John F. Biddle Ea, Messenger and Herald Pleagn Wat Dunz Ben R. M. Pattereant Messenger Werald Lama Toop Im. c. D. Hook Tam I. M. Foster Dex G. W. Rosell Messenger & Herald Angnat ES Hedges

Ohio University president completes first year of progress

Excursion rates boost commencement attendance as Ohio University marks a successful first year under Dr. Alston Ellis. The president earns praise for earnest leadership, legislative advocacy, and uniting students, alumni, and faculty in a period of visible institutional transformation.

Alston Ellis Lets Ohio University Old College Lliyadth Ellis Hoe Board of Trustees D. A Dr. Ellis

Miners and Operators Convention Unites in Ohio Valley

The article covers a regional gathering of miners and operators in Athens County with discussions on anthracite and soft coal markets. It notes transfers of twelve private mines to Continental Coal Company, local church leaders and speakers, and a Sunday Creek and Amesville area program with Rev. Hubbell and Rev. Kirkpatrick. The event includes prayers, speeches, a social banquet, and officers elected for the coming year.

Meribougny Labs Fle Natrnabergarraatian Aes Achinus Perry Hocking Met Fevk Sanday Creek Continental Coal Company Sunday Creek The Continental William Jnh Coal Company Shout Iuly 1 Athens County Worth Bayerotor Mirarshfield Canevention Kirk Patrick Alvany Garrere Amesville Baden Marsh Wotetock C. E Hev Hubbell Kirkpatrick E. Ro Kirkendall Athens Ray Ulmer See Treas Emma Patterson Misa Dora Barker Gertrude Raines Trimbie Lucile Lovell Black Marshfield Beeman

Oratoriol Contest Sparks College Audiences

Loud interest filled the college auditorium as two student societies staged an oratorical contest with prizes of 5 and 15 dollars. James P. Wood Jr of the Philomathian spoke on Reserve Force and won first prize, while A. G. Elder of the Athenian society earned second with Americanism. Judges included Prof. Chamberlain, Rev. Crooks, and Lancaster’s Miss Daan.

College Audditorium Philomathvan Society Josephine Caldwell James P. Wood, Jr Albert Z. Jones A. W. Hamilton A. G. Elder Alg. Brnker Wood Elder Philo Root Philo Philos Prof Chamberlain Marietta Rev Crooks Moreen Vttasnne Daan Nfl Lancaster

Attachment Notice in Athens Township Ohio Case

On June 10 1902 Justice issued an order of attachment against Anna Houpt and Harry Houpt for 240 dollars and 40 dollars probable costs. The case appears in Athens Ohio with court official William J Finlay dated June 16 1902 and schedule from June 19 to July 1902. The record notes a Justice of the Peace in Athens County Ohio.

Henry Logan Athens Township Athens County Ohio Enid Justice Athens William ‘J. Finlay Jane

Remodeling at D Zenner and Co Brightens Main Street Store

D Zenner and Co undertakes extensive remodeling of its store rooms on Main Street. The lower floor torn out and lowered. a new front to unify with A W Connett's former building. New upstairs rooms to house clothing and braver goods. interior redesigned to modern standards. Henry Zenner leads the business, succeeding his father David Zenner, with John and Leopold Friday aiding.

D. Zenner & Co A. W. Connett Bravelwars Toors Via Henry Zenner David Zenner John Leopold Friday

Feed and grain store changes hands in local sale

E F Angell sells his North Court feed and grain store to Otto Barth who also runs a nearby mill. Barth takes charge early in the week and plans to operate the new store with his mill. Angell remains undecided about his next business move. J O Campbell buys the blacksmith shop and adjacent lots on North Court Street. One lot transfers to Fred Stalder and the remaining site will host a new warehouse built by Campbell Dell.

E. F. Angell North Court Street Otto Barth Barth Mr. Angell J. O. Campbell Charles Secoy Fred Stalder Camp

Athens State Hospital bids for public works and bids rules

Notice details bids for the Athens State Hospital project with architectural firm L Packard and secretary E H Rorick overseeing proposals. Bids open to applicants at the hospital, with bond and payment terms tied to appropriation acts of 1902 1905. Right to reject all bids reserved. Include poetical aside extolling Hood’s Sarsaparilla.

Dariany Athens State Hospital Louse Ets AL Mo Thir Athos State Hospital L. Packard E. H. Rorick M. D Whastare Pentre Ae

Perry Davis Painkiller and Arica Salve Endorsed in 19th Century Ads

Fragmented ad copy touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal cure for cramps dysentery cholera and diarrhea with endorsements from customers in Old Town Virginia and Hayes drugstores. Also promotes Bucklen's Arica Salve for rashes burns and piles and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for wounds and other skin issues with claims of proven cures and cautions against counterfeits.

Perry Davis Old Town R. N. Bavis Bucklen Arica Salve W. H. McKee DeWitt Knara S. R. Meridith Willow Grove Del

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