Advertising the lever that moves the world in Athens
The piece argues advertising drives business and praises the Messenger and Herald as the most effective Athens paper. It claims superior reach, noting circulation spans homes, stores, mills, factories, and offices, with readers including both housewives and breadwinners. It invites inspection of circulation records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archemides
Athens
Messenger and Herald
Messenger
Heraup
Athens County
Sherman Favored Grosvenor for Ohio Governor by Sherman
The regular political colony of Ohio reports John Sherman prefers Grosvenor for governor and will likely speak on the candidate at the convention. Athens county Republicans back Geo. Falloon for the two senate nominees, with forty four delegates and strong support. Ex Governor Ira J. Chase of Indiana dies at Lubec Maine after evangelistic work. he was known as a minister and political speaker with many friends in this county.
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Ohio
John Sherman
Grosvenor
Sherman
Athens County
Marietta
Geo. Falloon
United Support
Falloon
Iaa J. Cuase
Indiana
Lubec
Maine
Chase
Washington Letter on Nicaraguan Crisis and Senate Demands
Washington letter from May 13 1895 reports that Republicans will push a Senate resolution demanding full Nicaraguan documents and a Monroe Doctrine reaffirmation. It notes Admiral Meade seeks retirement after insults from the administration and Secretary Herbert threatens court martial. Delaware senatorial wrangle could affect future Senate recognition and Col Dupont’s path to seat. Cleveland’s civil service reform zeal is critiqued by the Civil Service Reform Association speech.
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Washington, D. C
Cleveland
Senate
Cleveland-Gresham
Admiral Meade
Herbert
Delaware
Washington
Congress
Col. Dupont
Sliggins
Sherman
Dupont
Watson
Civil Service Reform Association of Washington
Official Call For Republican Senatorial Convention 9-14 Ohio
The Republican electors of the 9-14 district are summoned to meet in Marietta on Tuesday May 21 1895 at 11 am for nominating two state senators and related business. Representation is based on 1894 vote totals with 1 delegate per 100 votes and 1 per 50 for Samuel M. Taylor. County committees to arrange delegate selection per district rules.
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Marietta
Samuel M. Taylor
Grosvenor for Governor Dominates Ohio GOP Talk
Ohio newspapers praise General Grosvenor as a leading Republican candidate for governor. Readers note his experience and possible “dark horse” status ahead of the Zanesville convention. Local papers echo confidence in Grosvenor’s leadership for the party.
Eckels Report Seeks Swift Action on Civil Service Violations
Eckels and an executive committee adopted a secretary's report casting doubt on Mr Cleveland's claims. It details Recorder of Deeds Taylor violations of the civil service law, notes the civil service commission urged dismissal, and laments delayed action by the executive authority. The piece also notes a Supreme Court income tax decision awaiting publication next week and a possible Justice Jackson vote reversal. LoGaN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Civil Service Commission
Supreme Court
Jackson
Logan
Injunction Denied in County Road Bond Suit
Peter Hixson led a suit in common pleas to halt issuing and funding $100,000 in county road improvement bonds. Judge Sibley sustained the demurrer, denied the injunction, and dismissed the case at plaintiff's cost. Bond appeal bond set at $5,006. case to circuit court likely on appeal or error.
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Common Pleas Court
Peter Hixson
A. M. Lewis
Sibley
Lewis
General Grosvenor
J. P. Wood
Defense
Wood& Wood
Grosvenor & Jones
Sleeper & Sayre
Messeneen and
Henano
Supreme Court
Dexter
Haines
Law Bulletin
Athens Board Debates Bond Term and Commencement Plans
The Athens board weighs bond terms for Pike road improvements with a 25 year plan, arguing long term benefits justify cost. The May meeting sets commencement for June 6 and assigns committees, while Dr Alderman becomes treasurer after Winfield Scott resigns. The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern rail schedule shifts affect Athens arrival times, notably eastbound trains, with adjustments to No. 4 and No. 2 services to better compete with rival routes.
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Burchfield
Scott
O’bleness
Alderman
Mesdames Osborn and Means
Capt
Mesdames Means
Osborn
Supt
Wheaton
Zenner and Company Haberdashery Sale Promises Value
D ZENNER AND COMPANY offers menswear with laundry shirts for 48c and unlaundered shirts at 48c, underwear at 25c and 50c, asserting higher value than typical 75c price. Neckwear priced at 1c and 39c to attract buyers.
Wash Goods Sale Declares Seasonal Sacrifices
The article notes a delayed season with price cuts on fabrics. Sateens marked at 124c drop to 81-38c, dimities offered at 9c, Zephyr Ginghams valued at 10c now available for 6c, reflecting a broad clearance of textile goods.
Lace Curtains Sale Price Reductions Noted
The ad notes patterns priced with notable discounts as a surplus requires cutting. Examples include 90 cents off 1.25, 1.38 off 2.00, 1.75 off 2.50, and 2.124 off 3.00, reflecting limited stock and clearance reasoning.
Auction of alias sale in Athens county Ohio Court order
An alias order of sale directs a public auction at the Athens county courthouse front door in Athens Ohio. The sale references a reward offer by Dr Ch Y Pierce for finding a mineral poison in his Pleasant Pellets, claimed non existent, urging health benefits for biliary and digestive ailments.
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Allas
Athens County Court,Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Court House
Athens
Waterloo
Said County
A. J. Swaim
James Graham
Marshfield
Nelsonville
Lermns
Saile
M. M. Riley
Sherif
D. H. Epwakps
Steerer & Savane
Pitt
Alias
Order of Sale
Athens County Court Common Pleas
Ch. Y. Pierce
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Messenger and Herald Printing Company
Shes
B.D. Jtewnings
State of
Gen. Grosvenor
Zanesville
Pomeroy Tribune-Telegraph
Chillicothe
New York
Cigvionati Tribune
Alder
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Cincinnati
Chesapeake & Ohio Road
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louieville
D. Zenner & Company
Edward L. Rhorick
Andrew J. Swaim, Et al
Frank M. Coleman
Plaiatitr
Elizabeth Coleman
State of Ohio
Court of Common
Nevada
Mate
Missouri
Apone County
William Russell
Mathew D. Humphrey
Troy
John D. Wolf
Roy
Mathew Db
Nurophrey
Hiram Smith
Gashio
Heriff
Beames
Woop
Ohio Central
Ohio Central Lines
Cowper
H. “ Beecher
Propate, Com
Nathan W. Radford
Loretta Wines
James Hammond
James Hammond, Jr
Saal
Samuel K. Lowry
Spemane Lengelecon
Bethel
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