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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
6
A treatise on effective advertising urges choosing wide circulation papers to reach the buying public. It argues that successful ads must be seen by households and children, praising the Missenger and Hera as Athens leading newspaper with superior reach and transparent circulation.
Monday the first day of April 1895 voters in Athens North and South Precincts choose two Judges and two Clerks for each precinct to assist in the primary. Republicans may vote for Representative Auditor Treasurer Sheriff Commissioner Infirmary Director and one Central Committeeman for each township ward and precinct. The winning candidate with most votes becomes nominee. ties decided by hot. Election law noted. committee names L. M. Jewett chairman and James S. Shepard secretary.
The passage urges electors to select a capable assessor in Athens county this spring. It stresses that only men of known intelligence should hold the office, as many are chosen who lack duty, judgment, information, or common sense, leading to unjust and unequal taxes.
A Jackson last week banquet drew top Ohio Republicans including Gov Kinley Ex-Gov Foraker Ex-Secretary Poster Gen Grosvenor and Ex-Speaker Keifer. The event paid tribute to Hon T S Bundy and praised Republican unity and self party support in Athens County and at the state convention.
Attorneys C E Davis and W M Higley defended a grand larceny case before Justice Lahugh. The trial involved 3365 left by widow Mrs Witham. Charges included sister Mrs Robert Love and sister Dora Witham along with Leroy Woodworth for receiving part of the alleged stolen money. Emer Donelly drew a revolver in anger, was disarmed, and later jailed on assault with intent to kill. Captain J B Allen endorsed for renomination as Ohio supreme court clerk. Athens county Republican central committee favors his renomination. Memorial day address: Major Townsend to deliver at Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home in Xenia. Mrs E M Jennings attends Louisville Homeopathic College commencement for Charles Higgins. Sarah J Ford wins 1804 80 verdict vs Dwelling House Insurance. Sam Sommer previews spring stock. see ad elsewhere.
Washington letters discuss a Democrat proposer urging Republicans to back impeachment of Cleveland over a bond contract with a foreign syndicate. It notes Reed's likely nomination as speaker and compares past congresses' spending, with Platt warning of limited action until 1896 and questions about Gresham on European discrimination duties.
Sheriff's sale of property authorized by the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio. Public auction to be held at the livery stable of A R Laird in Nelsonville Ohio. Sale to proceed under the terms of the order of sale and in accordance with applicable laws.
Assignee will conduct a sale under the assigned estate. The notice outlines the action, parties, and deadlines for creditors to present claims and seek payment under the court ordered process.
Edward sn Rhorick and Andrew J. Syrain appeared in court on a cor pleas arraignment. The docket shows no plea entered and further scheduling was set by the judge.
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