Ohio Republicans rally behind McKinley era and reform ideas
A collection of brief notes discusses political reform in Ohio, Senator Foraker urging open delegate selection, Barror E. Wilson of the Ironton Register seeking the lieutenant governor nomination, and praise for President McKinley’s administration. It also covers Porto Rico flag plans and a push for Albert Douglas’s gubernatorial candidacy, with focus on party unity and strong leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barror E. 5. Wilson
Ironton Register
Wilson
Senate
Tuos
Albert Douglas
Coupiax
Ohio
Albert
Anti Administration Factionalism Within State Republicans
The piece argues a broad anti administration stance within Republican ranks, condemning use of "administration candidate" as a factional tool and asserting no anti administration Republicans remain. It notes President McKinley would likely endorse a single strong governor candidate and urges party unity at the upcoming convention. It highlights Admiral Dewey tribute and local notices about sermons, gatherings, and medical remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
The
Commercial Tribune
Grain-C Relieves Coffee Ailments with Grain-O
Grain-C claims its Grain-O beverage helps digestion and nerves unlike coffee. The ad asserts Grain-C is nourishing with no stomach upset and promotes a toned stomach and steadier digestion. Priced at 15 cents per package.
Third Reading Forecast for Athens Telephone Franchise
Athens council plans third and final reading on a Home Telephone franchise. Mayor Davis may cast the deciding vote amid division. Proponents praise cheaper service while opponents question impact on Chillicothe McArthur system and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Telephone Company
Davis
Athens
Chillicothe, McArthur
Ale. McGrath
Chillicothe-McArthur Company
Washington Letter on Dewey House Gift Proposal
Secretary Long supports raising funds by popular subscription to present Admiral Dewey with a house in Washington. The plan depicts broad public enthusiasm and frames the gift as a fitting honor for the naval hero.
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Washington, D. C
Long
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Pioneer John J. Coe Dies at Hebbardsville Home
John J. Coe a longtime Hebbardsville postmaster and former justice of the peace in Athens county died yesterday afternoon at his home at Hebbardsville. He was in his seventieth year and had suffered stomach trouble for some time. He served as postmaster for about thirty one years and left behind several children Lizzie White John C. Coe Mrs W Drake Mrs Li j C. Cramer and Earl Coe all residents of nearby towns and counties.
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John J. Coe
Alexander Township
Hebbardsville
Athens County
Ofice
Flo
Lizzie White
Athens
John C. Coe
Columbus
Wi. Drake
Fisher
Li J C. Cramer
Jerseyville
Earl Coe
Dwelling Burns at Joyce Home in CaNasaville
Fire destroyed the dwelling of Mr. Thomas Joyce on Saturday evening between five and six o'clock. The family was at home but did not notice the blaze until the roof was fully involved. Only a few household items were saved. Loss estimated at about 100 with no insurance.
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Canasaville
Thomas Joyce
Memorial Sunday Observance Pledges Services at St Pan
Sunday 26h mat will be observed as Memorial Sunday with services at St Pan's church at 10 30 a m. Members of Columbus Golden Past, G A and secrer comrades will assemble two elr is as.
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St. Pan's Church
Columbus Golden Past
G. A
Secrer Comrades
Soldiers Home Notes on Deaths Libraries and Memorials
The MessENGER reports at the Soldiers Home shows rising deaths this year with 114 recorded to April. It notes tombstones supplied by Uncle Sam, a new Catholic church building, library holdings of 2885 volumes and numerous periodicals, and ongoing Salvation Army services in the grove each week. The article also recalls Mrs. Putnam’s donations in memory of her son Lieutenant Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebeckt
Tam
Sam
Miss Gritts
Messrs
Carr and
Kleic
Lrary
Putnam
Balls Brift
Putnam Library
National Home For
Salvation Army
Death of Charles Pilcher in Bicycle Repairing incident
Charles Pilcher aged 42 or 43, oldest son of Mrs Martha Pilcher, died at home on Union Street after collapsing while repairing a bicycle on his rear veranda. He had been in poor health with asthma and was described as semi invalid. He fell unconscious shortly after lunch and never recovered despite hours of medical care. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 PM with Rev Haddock, burial in the new cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pilcher
Martha B. Pilcher
Pilcher
Union Street
Hocking Villey
Martha Pilcher
I. Pilcher
Mr. Pilcher
Haddock
New Cemetery
Zion Baptist Church Grand Rally and Onion Services
Zion Baptist Church hosts a grand onion rally next Sunday with a 10:00 a.m. sermon on Sowing and Reaping by Pastor. Rev Haddox of M E church preaches at 3 p.m. Rev J E Harper of the Presbyterian Mission at 7:30 p.m. Morning and evening singing led by the Roxch brothers. Donations urged to raise £10 with $1.00 gifts welcomed. All invited.
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ECH
Eliza Botkin
Decatur
Vernie Gillan
Athens
A. L. Williamson
Baptist Church
the Baptist In
C. G. Dye
T. W. Jones
Mae Rotkin
Cora Atkinson
Laura Dunfee
Carl Dunfee
Left Leg Broken In House Accident
Mrs. Louise Culloms of State street broke both bones of her left leg above the ankle when she tripped on a mattress and fell at home during Friday afternoon house cleaning.
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Louise Culloms
State Street
Approaching Nuptials in Hebbardsville Area
The marriage of Miss Mabel Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fisher near Hebbardsville to Mr John Miller is announced for June 21 at the Fisher home. Mr Miller holds a professorship at North Carolina State Goldsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Fisher
John Fisher
Hebbardsville
John Miller
Hocking Valley Excursions Half Rate to Columbus and Marion
The Hocking Valley railway offers round trip tickets at half fare from all Ohio stations to Marion and Columbus with return limits in June. The sales accompany conventions for the American Medical Association and the Wholesale and Retail Coal Dealers Association. Passengers are urged to get certificates for four round trips to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Hocking Valley
Columbus
American Medical Association
Trocking Valley Railway
Upton Depot
Calumbus
Hocking Valley Railway
Ohio
Marion
Toledo
Roanoke
German Baptists
Grand Lodge
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Messenger and Herald Printing Company
Fred W. Bush
Senator Foraker
Republican Party
Tax Post Office Department
Porto Rico
War Department
Meiklejohn
Perry Heath
New York
United States
George Dewey
United States Navy
Dewey
Admiral
Lina
Chamberlain
T. W. Lyycg
Dorr
W. Va
W. HL McKee
Vander Roof
Charles Creamer
Joe Burson
George Falloon
Malcom
West Virginia
N. A
W.H. McKee
Soldier Home
National Military Home
Dayton
Stewart
Sam Sommer
Fea Yard
Stanley
Fredora Oxford
Price
Black
Oxford
Vici
Ay Bay
Wei
Kern & Foster
Ohio Sunday Shoot Association
Knights of Pythies
Sheriff’s Sale
Athens Counties
Theodore D. Dale
Toledo and Ohio Central Extension
Iai Toad Company
Lseculion
Athens County Court Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Gale
Amesville
Nactock P. m
Sata
P. Enger
Passencer
Rome
Tailway
Patterson
A. E. Prion
C.H. Porter
Robert Wilson
William Wren
New England
Robert
Testate Augusta
Sim
Dleath
Sala
William Wilson
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