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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
4
The Toledo convention lands as the venue for state Republicans with June 22 and 23 dates amid county resentment. Commentary notes central Columbus could better serve delegates, while Toledo’s persistence earns praise for effort and enterprise.
Washington dispatch details President McKinley postponing New York memorial day plans to return Monday and attend New York events, plus his Philadelphia dedication trip. It notes Republicans opposing amended Dingley tariff provisions and previews Senate action on the bill with potential changes and ongoing civil service reform arguments from Secretary Blagern, Lam, and others.
An Athens man tells a reporter most agree with the curfew ordinance as few cases require children to be out after eight. Enforcing it would deter street loafing and give parents more control. Traders expect improved trade with ad campaigns while city construction boosts spending. Local Democrats push H L Chapman for governor though skeptical coverage warns of overhyped claims. General Grosvenor named State Central Committee chairman noted for Republican influence.
Miss Myrtle Hull of Athens visits friends in Theo Klingenberg area. Operator on the Ted is at home on a vacation. Mr and Mrs B. Harper arrived from Cincinnati and moved into Lt. M. Wilson property. Arthur Fuller recently worked on the Erie railroad in New York. Jame hanie Monday left the nest day for a visit with Waverly friends.
The fragments recall a girl named Tacy QL Pasten growing up amid past wars and a searching effort by families and communities. References to a hero, a November date, and a distant wartime search thread through daily life and memory.
Amesville reports Gilwon of OU at a hone over Sunday. Linscott began a normal sechoul here Monday. Walter Finch and family occupy the house vacated by Carty and Shaman. Mrs Ferguson of Pittshore and Mr and Mrs Miner of New Lexington visit the katt er's parents, Rev and Mrs Gould.
The ad touts Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as a cure for nerve diseases and fatigue. It claims benefits for debility la grippe prostration neuralgia heart trouble and exhausted vitality, citing a North Amherst resident who reports improved sleep nerves and energy after using four bottles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy in Athens.
Carrie WW Vorhes sues defendants including Charles Srland Sarah Lee and Mary Lee in St Marys UWagsas for mortgage foreclosure. Plaintiffs seek sale of the mortgaged property in Owen Wheming Tai and nearby areas with interest and costs, requiring defendants to appear and answer by the third Saturday after the nth day of May.
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