23 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
1
A long list details candidates for township and municipal posts, naming Republicans Independents and Democrats for trustees treasurers assessors and clerical roles. The document notes noncompliant names may be removed from the ticket and lists precincts including Athens Carthage Dover Albany Colville and Yorker with multiple offices and terms.
Rev S To Moisi cites a Cedar Rapids Bible Society anniversary speech urging church members to read and understand the Bible. He references 2 Timothy 2 15 and warns that neglect of scripture impairs faith and blessings.
The Marietta Register reports a new oil boom near Chesterhill Morgan county with a well on the Hepawell farm producing at high rate. Prospectors swarm the area and leases fetch top figures as a likely large oil field is located.
Citizens of Athens back a petition urging the county commissioners to pave the road from the south bridge to the state hospital gate. Over five hundred petitioners seek state and local cooperation to replace a mortar bed with a durable brick or paving, improving safety for winter travel and easing county access to the county seat.
A crowded venue heard Miss Jane Treacher, Miss Clara Wauch, Miss Maud Brent, and Clement Ht. Miller deliver refined performances. The program blended Irish songs, ballads, and arias, eliciting strong applause though encore calls varied, with warm impressions of the ensemble's stage presence and vocal control.
John Allen of Court Street advises planting early garden vegetables on Good Friday when soil is workable. He claims his garden has thrived recently and may become one of the town's best west-side plots.
C A Woodworth of Somerset public schools passed the Columbus law exam last week among a hundred candidates. He is unsure if he will begin practicing immediately. A second note warns that lower priced power is often made from cheaper ingredients and may contain alum.
George Van Meter says he was cutting var as a fence row when Carr approached and refused orders. Carr fired a 32 caliber revolver wounding Van Meter in the left wrist after a volley of stones and insults. Carr had not been arrested by the latest report.
The citizens of Albany mass meeting protest against false and slanderous stories about candidate A. W. Toneh for probate judge. They commend Mr. Lynch as upright and worthy of support, urging peace in Athens county. Signed by Rey. J. G. Kerkvatetek, chairperson. Onvinte Riese, secretary.
Nathan Lewellen of Marshfield, a Civil War veteran, received a monthly pension boost from sixteen to twenty four dollars last week.
A store at Wadilly in Molen Mills was looted after a midnight to 3 am break in. Investigators traced muddy tracks three miles and arrested two men, James Jackson and Cash Martin, linked to the Albany area and Gallipolis pursuit. Items stolen include trunks, dry goods, cartridges, and a raincoat.
The Athens county C E Union holds its ninth annual convention in Athens on Friday and Saturday. Sessions occur at the Presbyterian church Friday and the Disciple church Saturday with seniors and juniors attending. delegates arise from each society at a rate of one per eight active members. Corresponding secretaries must report plans by March. The program includes a film schedule and special district superintendent attendance.
The local brick factory faced superstition claims delaying its Friday opening. Residents argued Friday is unlucky for ventures, while workers insisted operation would begin soon after past suspensions and completion of preparatory tasks. The debate centered on whether luck or planning determined the plant’s start date and future success.
Miss Miurse is on the sick list and will not attend tonight's jail meeting. Harver Nre of Chauncey visited Sunday and attended all services. Preparations are under way for the cowith C. EL convocation on April Tih and eth. Robert Moffett of Cleveland, secretary of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society, will fill the pulpit Sunday morning and evening while the pastor is away in Marietta. Rev. Moffett praised as a able preacher. Cline's Pharmacy promotes Prime Cough Cure as a reed for lung and throat ailments.
The article notes estate designs near Mullert and Miszteld, with residents pursuing changes involving Muller and TS Pent of Hibbomteeity. It mentions a postmaster, a superintendent, and a possible appointment of a new postmaster, reflecting local real estate and governance shifts.
William Weaver, an elderly veteran, visited Athens canteens on a supposed pay day. Police detained him for disorderly conduct, he spent a night in the guard house, and after a mayoral court fined him 2 dollars plus costs. The mayor later forgave the penalty allowing him to leave with seventy five cents to reach Stewart and a ticket home to Porterfield.
The executive committee of the Christian Endeavor societies of Athunshell held a meeting Saturday to arrange the coming county convention. Rev. Roush was elected chairman of the general committee of arrangements. Other members named include B. Maxwell, Conser Dela iy Abel Witsen on music, Bilano re Tullis, Dwish Witman, Lana Jones, Della Le on descar Blorne, Jones Hidgewass on badges, Mabel Icklam, Charles Cameron. The reception committee was appointed later. Committees will wear in the Tiss yard this evening.
E A Secoy a medical graduate from a college at Mba family Mare I from the Pests petition MP Sees eraapl unders This diploma is now practically issued to practice his profession Lic says with peculiar Ten this will not yet decided and a page to locate.
An old advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a internal remedy to treat catarrh, claiming it reaches the blood and mucous surfaces. It notes the product is not quack medicine and cites a physician’s regular prescription. Also advertised are Hall’s Family Pills and One Minute Cough Cure with pharmacy endorsement.
Old classified ad offers a four acre farm for sale with well improved grazing land and an apple orchard. It lists a contact at Eureka Mfg. Co. in Hast St. Louis and mentions salary and expenses for a man with rig to introduce a Poultry Mixture. References and stamped mail address provided.
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