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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
6
The Athles Messenger and Herald notes Chas E Dgtsnwiwingss appointed editor and general manager of the Hornorale Prog Company. Local residents react to leadership change and upcoming publication plans.
Obituaries and resolutions of respect appear in the issue with a pricing note of five cents a line. Address changes require old and new addresses. readers are urged to use the newspaper as a medium to reconnect with friends across the West and South.
An advertisement for a 236 page law book for farmers landlords tenants and others in Ohio. It highlights chapters on animals chattel mortgages contracts descent and distribution property dower drainage fence game grist mills grain warehouses husband and wife homestead landlord and tenant mechanic's lien offenses against property and more. It promises current law with repeals and amendments, supreme court decisions, clear text, and a $1.00 price.
The piece notes a Republican Ohio governor hopeful as the state convention nominee at Zanesville. It contrasts international flags and arbitration optimism with domestic disputes, citing coal strikes, frosts, and a Democratic administration as strains on the nation. It highlights unity among Ohio Republicans behind ex Governor Foraker for U.S. Senate and recalls debt repayment measures in the Harrison and Cleveland eras.
Athens Republicans praise Fr. Monnett of Bucyrus as a strong Republican candidate for attorney general. The 37 year old city solicitor of Bucyrus is endorsed in the Thirteenth district for the state convention. Monnett is described as diligent, with a long record in Bucyrus and twelve years of legal practice.
The Marion Star endorses Mr. Monnett for Attorney General citing thorough legal training and twelve years of practice. The report covers his education at Bucyrus High School Ohio University and National Law School, his roles in Republican League activities, and local praise from prominent figures. Also noted are political and civic items including Mrs. Parnell, a Bordentown assault, a dentist visit, pension actions, teacher exams, and athletic association leadership at Ohio University.
The Columbus Dispatch reports the incorporation of the Hocking Valley & Lake Erie Railroad Company with 8.5 million capital, aiming to continue the Columbus Hocking Valley Athens line. The venture, linked to Springfield Cleveland interests, plans an 85 mile Columbus to Athens route with construction soon and independent operation, linking Belt Line Columbus to Cleveland and Toledo for coal traffic.
An entertainment for the Ohio University baseball team raised about 10 dollars under the Athletic Association. Highlights included a United States versus Japan wrestling match between Bert Dailey and S. Murayama, sparring bouts, and glove dexterity displays by Ficus and Miller. Music by Cantabille and Athenian Mandolin clubs plus a vocal quartet accompanied the program. Proceeds totaled about 10 dollars. The piece also contains excessive advertising for patent medicines with warnings about women’s health.
Real estate transfers reported include Josiah P. Haines heirs selling 92.11 acres in Athens Township to T D Dale trustee for 700 dollars. George Falloon selling Hudson's Addition lot 739 in Athens Village to Arthur E Fallon for 125. Nannie and G W Allom selling lot 67 to Sarah E Connett for 3 200. S M Hudson selling lot 680 in Hudson's Addition to A W Connett and Son for 200. in Ames Township H G C and Mattie J Owens selling undivided interests of two tracts totaling 5 acres and 96.25 acres to Addie R Owens. Albany Village Lucy and George W Hill selling lot 274 to Jane McClanahan for 200. Edson R Ruth selling lots 16 and 17 in Albany. Pleasant Valley L D Evans heirs selling 7.40 acres to Franklin I Creamer for 185. in Trimble Township Oscar Eddy selling 14.70 acres to Charles Mink for 49. Glouster Village W E Cunningham selling lot 630 to D B Auberry for 75. Mary A Johnson selling lot 687 to Chester Woodworth for 70. Wassall Fire Clay Co selling lots 794 795 796 to Charles F Roby for 300.
A severe frost last week damaged garden vegetables fruit and wheat across the state. The U S Weather Bureau notes a cool wave spreading from Montana to New York with freezing temperatures about 10 degrees below in parts of Minnesota and Montana causing widespread crop injury.
Local anglers report large monster catfish in the Hocking River this spring. Barney Slaughter caught a 47 pound fish last week and Harry Bundy landed a 50 pounder. Regular catches of 10 to 15 pounds are common, credited to carp stocking about fifteen years ago that boosted food for larger varieties.
A medical prospectus promises a complete scientific treatise on cures for diseases that age men and harm families. An association of physicians offers to mail the pamphlet in a plain sealed envelope to any sufferer who sends ten cents for postage to the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
An old advertising jingle highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy across decades from baby illness to motherhood. The catchy slogan traces the product’s role as a comfort for children and a shared parental habit through generations.
Delayed Lottridge notes Lizzie Day remains ill. N Ruth bought a fine road colt. Rev Tamine preached in Lawrence last Sunday. Farmers plant corn and wash sheep. Brazil Persons rents Horace Stout’s house and moves soon. Mrs Mary Stout hosts sister Mrs White of Coolville this week. Mr Dean, local merchant, trip to Coolville last week. Mrs Ed Mooney’s cancer grows worse. Last week’s light rains refreshed gardens and crops. Sunday school convention at Asbury May 23. Seldon Stout moved home from Guysville after a sad accident.
A light frost caused little harm over the weekend. John D. Frost of Athens visited friends Monday. Peach Ridge plans preaching Saturday night through Monday. An ice cream supper at John Harvey's drew a small crowd due to rain, which many welcomed. Memorial Day will be observed in Nelsonville by Phil Kearney Post G A R with Attorney A. E. Price delivering the oration.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for tiredness. It claims the medicine purifies and enriches the blood, builds red blood, strengthens nerves, and restores appetite and sleep, making the user feel refreshed and strong.
Davin Surro of Newark New Jersey is convicted for stealing ten cents from a constable’s coat. The itemized oddities include wine tasters, prison opium use, and a Kansas well alternating fresh and salt water. Baseball results show Nelsonville beating Gallipolis in two games, 19-7 and 5-4.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway will on May 21 and June 11 offer round trip tickets at one fare to points in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Indian Territory, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. For rates and details contact any B O S W agent or J M Chesbrough, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis.
On May 20 Decoration Day the C H V T R y Co will run an excursion to Buckeye Park with a patriotic program. Newspaper men are invited to attend and participate in the exercises featuring speeches boating bathing and rides on the toboggan slide. Music will be provided. Round trip fare from Athens one dollar.
A rustic verse notes it is spring with fishing and plowing tasks to manage. The speaker expresses a wish for order to keep things from getting mixed as the season begins.
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