07 May 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1891
Page
1
The Messenger notes April pension certificates at 31,972, compares taxation expectations with past years, and praises the legislature’s final adjournment as a bulwark against Democratic rule. It warns about McKinley era price shifts, rising internal revenue, and political maneuvering around figures like Campbell and Foraker Blaine. It urges Congress and railroads to support injured clerks’ families.
A Kansas National Alliance lecturer attacks Republican policies as the cause of farm troubles while urging practical relief proposals. the piece argues Alliance aims to weaken Republicans and notes disintegration in the South and a Granger-like fate in the North. It also questions Senator Lowry’s quo warranto challenge to Ohio apportionment.
Mr Atva Ager president of the Onio Farmers Alliance assures Athens friends the secret order is pan partisan and aims to push reforms through existing parties. The Ohio branch opposes the Ocala platform adopted for a state charter. Senator Jerry Carpenter praised for securing a $40000 Gallipolis Asylum appropriation, aiding early completion.
Report from Chester eight miles from Pomeroy describes nine youths returning from a party taking a John boat across a mill pond. The boat took on water and four occupants jumped overboard. Bertha McCain Lulu Ridenour Charles Frank and Smith McDole drowned.
DetRxit President Harrison gains strong public favor on the Pacific coast through cordial direct speeches. He speaks extemporaneously, maintaining dignity, self-possession, and a natural hostlike manner, unlike Cleveland's oft prepared fare. He returns to Washington with popularity greatly amplified.
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette remarks that neglecting field work for Farmers' Alliance affairs will yield poor crops, urging farmers to balance organizational attention with productive labor.
Gen D W E H Day connected with the Athens asylum project died at his Bowing Green home in Wood County. He was a prominent and popular Republican figure in the northwest.
Col Isaac Stanley a former wealthy county resident and leading Democrat died at his Kansas home after moving there about eight to ten years ago following financial reverses. Four iron bridges will replace wooden structures on the Hocking Valley division of the C H V T this season, with one to be built at Lick Run.
The First National Bank of Athens paid a regular semi annual dividend on May 1 in a period described as highly prosperous. The bank reported strong financial health and steady profits supporting the payout.
The Athens County Auxiliary Bible Society marked its 68th anniversary at the Methodist church with Wm. A. Hoover presiding. The program included scripture reading by Miss C A Finley, prayer by Rev. H M Conway, and hymn singing. Officers elected for the next year were President Wm A Hoover, Vice President Mrs E J Jones, Secretary J A Palmer, Treasurer J D Brown, with an executive committee including Mrs Jas Ballard and others.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway issues a printed pamphlet describing suburban areas around Cincinnati including Norwood Oakley Madeira and Ludlow Grove. The pamphlet touts scenery pleasant surroundings healthful environments and summer resort appeal for those seeking tranquil escapes. Free copies are available by writing to O P McCarty General Passenger Agent in Cincinnati.
Major Townsend received from Josiah M. Cloakey a copy of a Grand Army post chapter with a letter praising Townsend's eloquent addresses at the Steubenville encampment. The letter recalls newspaper mentions of his remarks including supporting Major Warner of Cincinnati for Department Commander, a nomination that drew strong support and enthusiasm. A frost threatened yet did not halt connections yesterday morning.
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