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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
4
Fragmented notes discuss public figures and issues in Athens county including Misrietta, Emmett Tomlyns, and Siggy Alce Roosevelt. References touch on tax policy, library proposals, a Republican landslide in Charleston West Virginia, and a critique of wealth and social inequality amid a broader mix of political and cultural commentary.
The Athens council discusses municipal ownership of an electric light plant. Citizens show some support via petitions but experts warn of high taxes and debt. A municipal plant would add annual interest of 800 to 1000 dollars, risking strained finances and political mismanagement. The issue hinges on citizen choice and economic feasibility.
The piece urges Judge Joseph M. Wood of the common pleas court as a potential Republican nominee for Ohio’s supreme bench. It cites favorable press notices, endorsements from lawyers, and his proven fairness, clarity, and lack of reversals, comparing him to Cincinnatus and noting his second term in office.
A large crowd attended the University Athletic Department indoor meet. The college team defeated the high school girls 66 to 0 in basketball before injuries to Winnie Higgins, who required care then returned to study. Events included a wrestling win by Richardson over Lyon, high jump by Vernie Kelley, potato race won by Armstrong, and a lively boxing bout between Kelly and Armatrorge.
Police investigated a hotel burglary reported by telephone on Monday morning. The theft occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning, and the suspect headed toward Cincinnati. Aimed at boarding a train in Atte vod, authorities watched trains but found no description. Stolen items include a lady’s gold watch a man’s Reid watch a silver watch and a revolver.
Henry Grant, a colored man arrested in Channosy last week for the murder of William Jenkins in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was cleared after Deputy Sheriff Murphy of Thigu town view confirmed he was not the suspect. Grant was released and his partner returned to him.
A small blaze woke residents early Thursday as Alex Cochran’s residence at the north end of Congress Street caught fire. The fire burned through the roof before responders controlled it, with estimated loss around twenty five dollars.
The Athens Ohio post office lists uncalled letters as of Monday May 10 with numerous names. It urges recipients to state they were advertised when claiming letters. Also notes W C T U meeting at Mrs Preston’s and Columbus convention reports to county president Mrs Vickers. Eugene Clements hanged in Philadelphia county prison for murder of John Cates, a colored waiter, following jealousy.
In a personal note, Finsterwald thanks numerous friends for their substantial support during recent challenges. He expresses gratitude for kindness received and pledges to continue fulfilling duties to the future as he has in the past.
We thank the kind friends who faithfully ministered during the illness and sympathised with us in the sad bereavement of our dear husband and father Mrs John A. McCathran and Family.
An advertisement states Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh, a constitutional disease, with two constitutional treatments. It claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any failed case. Includes testimonials and product distribution details.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid, safe remedy for chest and throat ailments. It claims to soften mucus, reduce inflammation, and address the disease cause, with testimonial notes from J Q Hoode of Crosby Miss and a claim of universal family benefit.
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