Public debt drop and political tensions linger in Ohio notes
The February public debt statement shows a reduction of 1 436 782 dollars amid reviews of county efficiency and county service. Ohio Centennial officials prepare to appoint department commissioners while figures reveal injuries from icy sidewalks and mixed views on Congress, elections, and pensions. The Dow law shifts liquor tax rules for gallon sales via agencies, and attention turns to the nearing end of the Forty-ninth Congress. A governor to call an extra session is hinted, with remarks on labor, salaries, and partisan loyalties.
Reformers clash over county printing duties and taxes
The Athens county controversy pits the MEssENGER against the Herald over ad charges and printing practices. The MEssENGER defends open accounts and lawful rates while the Herald editor is accused of demagoguery and selfish aims. Reports also touch on pension hopes for Civil War veterans and looming silk mill layoffs in Patterson under Knights of Labor pressure. Political canvassing shows Sherman leading Republican presidential preferences and Foraker prominent in gubernatorial leanings with Cleveland favored by Democrats.
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Herald
Junod
Athens County
Messenger and Journal
Ohio
Bill Nye
the Herald
Peabody Named for Interstate Commerce Commission
Cincinnati Times-Star lauds Capt. W. W. Peabody as a fitting senior pick for the Interstate Commerce Commission, with Andrew D. White also mentioned for a seat. The piece notes Ohio Canal funding shifts and other state appropriations, including $25,000 for the state fair main building and $50,000 for the penitentiary addition. It cites a Washington report on ex Union soldiers proposing anti Cleveland clubs and a universal pension bill. Ohio politics and pensions are highlighted along with Hoadly’s farewell remarks warning against ballot fraud and urging prosecutions. James L. Gambler’s pension claim notes a faith healing claim.
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Congress
Blaine
Sherman
Foraker
White House
Cincinnati Times-Star
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Inter-State Commerce Commission
Ohio Valley
Capt. Peabody
Andrew D. White
New York
Empire State
Cornell University
West
Capt
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Miami & Erie
Cincinnati
State Fairgrounds
Cinnati Enquirer
Democratic Party
Inequitable Mill Property Appraisements Stated in Athens
W H Herkonp of Athens Ohio writes to EpitoR Messenger urging county commissioners to study mill property assessments. He cites that three fourths of taxes go to state and local authorities while county funds fund courts. He highlights the Stewart mill as overvalued and seeks readjustment to relieve owners like millers.
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Epitor Messenger
D. B. Stewart
Buster
Stewart
Coolville
Herrola
W. H. HerKonp
Athens, O
Salvation Army in Athens Sees Growing Conviction
Lieutenant Sadie Porter writes from Athens that the local Salvation Army post sees a week of progress with many entering the faith while the lingering doubt remains. She reports a full hall and anticipates a day of victory as converts are sought and souls are stirred for Jesus.
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Sadie Porter
Salvation Army
Jesus
Correcting a Local Misidentification in Albany Echo
The Albany Echo and others should correct a misnaming of Hi Bingham as the defendant in a cutting with intent to wound case. The actual person referred to is a different individual with a similar surname. County reports note growing wheat looks remarkably well, with uncertain impact from the week’s early freeze.
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Albany Echo
Toweaman
Hi Bingham
Rome Items and Local Notes from 1887
The Rome column reports C. B. Browning closed his school at the Dean school house on the 25th alt, Joshua Rowell near Frost injuring two toes while cutting timber, and Dr. Busch attending. Mrs. H. A. Cook of Beebe ill with malarial fever. Howard A. Barrows infant ill with lung fever. Mr. Lewis Richardson of Frost supplying corn burrs to power his portable saw mill. Mr. C. D. Smith attended a railroad official's funeral in Commercial Gazette. Local farmers complain of hunters depredations, losing livestock. A Washington County Democrat names infant Emmett Tompkins. Died Pheba Ladd at 76 of apoplexy, married W. R. Ladd, pioneer moves to Rome Township. My observations align with Old Soldier on pensions. veterans with short service receive full pensions, while long-front veterans receive nothing.
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Rome
C. B. Browning
Dean School House
Joshua Rowell
Frost
Busch
H. A. Cook
Beebe
Howard A
C. A. Barrows
Lewis Richardson
Commercial Gazette
C. D. Smith
Washington County
Ohio
Emmett Tompkins
Emmett
Pheba Ladd
W. R. Ladd
Hamilton County
Pittsburgh
Rome Township
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Death of KR F Fuller in Chauncey Ohio
An obituary notes the death of Bro. R. F. Fuller at 44 years in Chauncey, Ohio. Born August 1842 in Millfield, he served in the Civil War, joined the Church of Christ, and held Knights Templar and G A R memberships. Survived by his widow Mary H. Chadwell and four daughters, the family seeks aid and commends his memory. A funeral sermon was given in Chauncey with Masonic and G A R rites, burial east of town.
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James L. Gambler
Ohio
United States Commissioner of Pensions
Jesus Christ
Bro. R. E. Fuller
Millfield
Athens County
Athens
Isél
Bro. Fuller
Mary H. Chadwell
Clara
Royal Arch
Red Cross
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Earth
Church of Christ
Christian Church
Chauncey
Captain of Our Salvation
Ehorem
Chaunesy
Templar
G. A. RK
Cheaneey
New Spring Millinery Show At Mrs H M Thompson
The Ladies of Athens and surrounding county are invited to inspect the new style spring millinery just received by Mrs H M Thompson near the Warren House. Many trimmed hats and bonnets are strikingly beautiful and worth a long trip to see.
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Athens
County
H. M. Thompson
Warren House
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