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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
4
The snippet shows editor Fred W. Busa and a one year advance subscription note. The date indicates Thursday May 14, 1902, with pricing and payment wording partially garbled but reflecting standard county paper circulation terms.
Ed Messenger and Herald announce candidates for Athens County Clerk of Courts subject to Republican primary results on August 30 1902. John F Biddle announces run for county commissioner second term pending primary decision. Wm Dasz KOM Patterson also declare candidacies for clerk of courts subject to August 20 1902 Republican primary.
Athens County representatives played a pivotal role in passage of a tax reform bill trimming more than three million dollars from state taxes. Senators Moore and Price led finance committee efforts on corporation laws and education funding, securing overdue appropriations for Athens hospital upgrades, Gallipolis buildings, a dam removal, and a new library at Ohio University.
A new timetable takes effect Sunday 26 with Train No 4 from Toledo at 2 45 daily. It will add a Pullman Sleeping Car and run through to Charleston WV with connections to C and O No 4 east. Two high class trains operate Toledo Charleston and three first class trains from Columbia to Charleston via the Ohio Central Lines.
Haring consulted many of the leading teachers of the county and, finding it agreeable to all concerned, the A. C. T. A. has decided to post the next meeting.
The civil service examination for clerk carrier candidates at the Athena post office, set for May 28, has been postponed to a later date. Applications will be accepted until 9 o clock on the day of the exam.
A Citizen argues that municipal lighting in Athens risks high costs and mismanagement versus private firms. The piece urges transparent contracts, robust depreciation funding, and strict oversight to ensure cheaper, reliable public illumination.
Granhais Evats from wear Judson has been opening no few days with her grandaughter Mrs Anna Fulton. BP Lauer and wife spent a few days last week the guests of friends agar Carbondale Peter Love in on the sick list Mrs Minnie Stmmers of near Guys ville has been spending a few days at the home of PP Loner Miss Carrie and Rosa Sheldon from near Athens have been visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity. Herbert Poston was visiting friends near South Canaan Sunday George Hartley and wife were calling on the Jatters' sister Mrs Cy Bean Sunday who is quite sick Earl Flatts of South Canaan has been visiting at the home of Samuel Poston.
Russell and Grace Mason along with A. Dixon and J. AO. Cuckier are named in a social note. Dr. Burt Cotton of Baltimore was called after the death of his uncle Albert Vorhes. Mrs. Pelimer is praised by friends, Tara, Ritchie and son Charles of McArthur visit Mr. R. Davis, and Edna Mason returns to Pleasant for vacation.
Federal Mr Straten drilled a higher well on the Brooks farm Friday and found a dry well. Mrs Addie Owens and daughter Jessie made a business trip to Aints ville last week. Chester Morris returned after a pleasant visit with sister Mrs Greegs of Bremen. Mrs Ott Fleming called on friends at this place last week. Riley Morris and Miss Delia Fleming fished at Cannan. Mrs Ott Easler and daughter visited John L Carpenter's last week. Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher made a business trip to this place.
In Marshfield Rev T J Marshfield and Wirt and family visit L Hawk and relatives while Miss Vesta Pierce stays home due to illness. The Lahing Sunday school convention drew many locals. Stewart of Chicago returns home to his mother. Lottie Clatter visits Burt family from Hebbardaville, and Mable Stright from Columbus stays with relatives.
Anthony and family spent Sunday with Adam Niggemeyer and wife of Ach eHs. Maud Tresize and daughter Gertrude attended from Goyesville. A ball hosted by Joseph Warner Tuesday evening drew guests Leroy Nickason and wife from Goyx ville. Rev Kilpatric preached at Asbury Chapel Sunday. Mrs Chauncey Frost is ill. John Shuler builds a fine house.
Mrs Mabel Graham visited the Frank Barne household during commencement week hosting a parade of guests including James Duffee Fred Finsterwald Misa Hopkins Mable Palmer Mrs Emmett Murphey Jessie Carpenter Alicia Hibbans Aira G Williams Lizzie Mohler Carla Tewkaberry Emmett Saunters and Ey.
Chase reports indicate a forthcoming wedding as residents note social ties near Pleasant Hills. Ada Clhinse completed a successful school term, with praise for progress under her management. wheat crops look poor without rain as farmers await showers.
Excursion tickets for the Sunday School Association of Ohio Convention at Findlay Ohio will be sold June 2 3 and 4 1902. Fare is the round trip from all Ohio stations via the Ohio Central Line returning June 7. Agents of the Ohio Central Line offer the sale.
The Athens county Republican central committee met in Athens and added two voting precincts, forming thirty polling places. They fixed candidate assessments, delegated a county convention to select delegates for the Cleveland state convention, and endorsed Judge Joseph A. Wood for Ohio Supreme Court.
Dr. George Parker of Athens visited Simeon Buck en route home from his sister Rachel Buck and her son John. Della Ator of Shade visits her mother and sister here. Linna Shields and Dale Jones go to Cannan school for a few weeks. Elizabeth Tell remains ill with rheumatism. Mr and Mrs G R Lawrence and daughter Grace attended a Coolville reunion for Dr Brown returning from the Philippines. Mixed and dill pickles in bulk at Faceser’s meat market with prices to salt.
Trustees of Philippine Lodge No 709 Knights of Pythias Chauncey Ohio invite sealed bids for erection and completion of a hall. Bids due noon May 22 1902 with bond for faithful performance. Plans at R C M Hastings Chauncey Ohio. Right to reject any or all bids. By order Trustees May 16 to 22 n20 w2.
Lost large black pocket book containing cash and a certificate of de pe Firsp National Bank Athens 2445 and other papers. Liberal reward P T Busch Stewart O OLD IRON. Sell directives for cash and make dealer profits yourself 35c to Goc percent. The Hudson School Furniture Co Athens 0.
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