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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1895

Page

8

Athens Messenger header line unknown

The Athens Messenger and Herald note the paper’s masthead with editor and manager credits.

May 23 1895 edition advertising rates row

The item shows rates of 81.50 per year in advance and a publication date of Thursday May 23 1895. It appears in a newspaper ad or notice format from a late 19th century issue. The text emphasizes yearlong premium pricing and the specific Thursday date.

Still Harping Why Certainly Press Address in London

Hon A J Balfour presided at a Newspaper Society dinner in London urging the press as a vital conduit for communication and advertising. The Messenger and Herald touts its role as buyer seller intermediary and notes its large Athens circulation, inviting readers to inspect circulation records and the press room.

A. J. Balfour House of Commons Society P London Messencer Hen- Ald Hrrato Athens Messenger HernaLp

Supreme Court upholds income tax forfeiture ruling

The U S supreme court declared the entire income tax forfeiture of the Democratic tariff bill constitutional. The decision was not unanimous with Justices Fuller Field Gray Brewer Shiras voting against the law and Justices Harlan Brown Jackson and White for the law. It is described as one of the most important decisions by the court.

U. S. Supreme Court Fuller Field, Gray, Brewer and Shiras Harlan, Brown, Jackson and White United States Supreme Court

Republicans Unite Behind Orclich District Nominees

The Marietta Register reports the Orclich District Republican senatorial convention showed unity and strong support for today’s nominees. Democrats anticipated dissension but were disappointed as Republicans rallied to secure handsome majorities for their candidates.

Marietta Orc-lich

Republican senatorial convention gathers in Marietta

The Ninth-Fourteenth district GOP convention meets in Marietta Auditorium with heavy turnout led by Ath en county. Mayor L M Jewett serves as temporary chairman and lauds the assembly as a historic gathering of Republicans.

Marietta Athens County Gray Morgan County L. M. Jewett Athens Revoluhere Ohio

McKinley Foraker Lead Ohio Republican Convention

The Ohio Republican convention endorses Gov McKinley and Senator Foraker. George Falloon and Charles S Dana win nomination for State Senate with strong party backing. George Falloon praised as longtime Republican worker. Mayor Wilson’s earnings as mayor questioned after March 10.

Geo. Falloon Athens County Ohio Senate Charles S. Dana Washington County Ite General Assembly

Public Fountain Dedication in Athens Aims for May 30

The Y members announce a $1,000 public fountain from J. L. Mott Iron Works arriving this week. It stands eleven feet nine inches tall with a Hebe statue, to be placed at the court house corner by May 30. Dedication at 9 AM in City Hall with Miss Ensign or Rev. Powell delivering the address, plus poetry by Miss Pilcher and a fountain history by Miss Kurtz. Mrs. Boughton will unveil and present to the town, Mayor Wilson to accept. About 350 remains to be raised for payment.

Y’s J. L. Mott Iron Works New York City Y's Hebe Thorvaldsen Henry O’bleness Court House Ensign Dr. Powell Alice Pilcher Kurtz

A Brilliant May Assembly Ball At City Hall

A grand social success highlighted by elaborate preparations led by Athens society, with about one hundred elites attending. Notable guests from abroad included Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Grant and Miss Lena Grant, Miss Grace Horton, Miss Amy Whaley, Wint Plantz, Ed. Keiser of Pomeroy, Dr. O Connell, Lawrence Bond of the Epileptic Hospital, Gallipolis, Frank Blasius, Will Streutz of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fern of Columbus. Refreshments and Berry style collation followed midnight.

Athens Berry Grant Lena Grant Grace Horton Amy Whaley Wint Plantz Ed. Keiser Pomeroy O'Connell Lawrence Bond Gallipolis Frank Blasius Will Streutz Logan Harry Fern Columbus

Presbyterian Church Notes Highlight Amesville Social and Lectures

Miss Danbar spends Sunday at home in Amesville. Miss Lillie Peters leaves for New York for summer with relatives. The UP S.C. state convention at Springfield draws attendees. The church social, supper 5 to 7, at Sapt. C.S. Wheaton’s home. Dr. Powell’s lecture next Sunday titled The Drudge targets young ladies. Mrs. Peters elected honorary member of Y P S C E. Flora Wheaton named secretary. Dr. J S Hunt returns from California to practice medicine with Mrs. Hunt. Mr. and Mrs. J Clayton celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with guests and keepsakes. Cotton Bros. offer groceries cheaply. Crippen Wagon Pacy note.

L. O. Tullis Bartlett Washington County Charles Peters Flora Wheaton Lillie Peters J. S. Hunt California

Memorial Day Committees Named For Flowers And Boutonnières

Memorial services at the Christian church on May 26th will be preceded by a Women's Relief Corps committee preparing button hole bayonets on May 25th. Members include Maude McGrath Nettie Fuller Fannie Brown Blanche Tullis and Miss Wickham. A separate committee for arranging flowers at city hall on May 20th features Ida Maxwell Mary Kaler Anna Scott Nellie Fuller Nellie Walker Addie Cable Ada Pickett Flo Hedges Mary Townson and Rosa Minear. School children are invited to attend and gather flowers. Spring flowers should reach city hall by 9 o clock on Thursday May 30th. Country residents may bring flowers to city hall on Wednesday morning.

Christian Church Women’s Relief Corps G. A. R. Ball Maude McGrath Nettie Fuller Fannie Brown Blanche Tullis Miss Wickham City Hall Ida Maxwell Mary Kaler Anna Scott Nellie Fuller Nellie Walker Addie Cable Ada Pickett Flo. Hedges Mary Townson Rosa Minear

Epworth League to Lead Athens Lecture Course Next Year

Memorial Day services cause changes in church schedules with the morning sermon omitted at the Christian church and evening services proceeding as usual. Epworth League assumes Athens Lecture Course duties for another year and elects new officers led by C. McCopeland as president and Grace Poston as treasurer.

Christian Church Methodist Church Epworth League Athens B. Fay Mills Chillicothe Andrew Lynn Philadelphia Mattie A. Boughton Europe D. Y. Murdoch Knights Templar of Jackson C. Mc Copeland Amy Herrold Stella Rameey W. B. Lawrence Rebecca Schmutz Lucie Murdoch Grace Poston Myrtle Huil

Alias Order of Sale in Athens County Court Common Pleas

An alias order of sale was issued by the Athens County Court Common Pleas directing the sale of property to satisfy a judgment. The order specifies the property description, creditor, and sale terms set by the court.

Elizabeth Coleman Nevada Missouri Coker Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Coleman Rheabena Coleman Eiteabeth Coleman Nk M. Colevan Atcornes L. A Court of Commons Pleas Ohie Athens E. H. Moore Town Ho Parre Belog Eliakim MH. Moore Susan Roach Eliagin NH Moore Wiley Susannach M. M. Riley U. Epwaans Townsend & Horatus Pio Dane Allens County Troy John D. Wolf Mathew Deperey Hiram Smith D. H Epwanos

Order of Sale Athens County Court of Common Pleas

Athens County Court of Common Pleas issues an Order of Sale authorizing the disposition of property under proceedings filed within the court. The document outlines the sale process, notice requirements, and deadlines for interested bidders.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Messenger and Herald Messenger and Herald Printing Company Chas. I. DL. Tei Itsi Falloon and Dana Senatora Republican Party William McKinley United States Senate of Joseph Benson Foraker J. H. Snodgrass D. L. Sleeper Gov. McKinley Foraker J. Abbott FE. D. Sayre George Falloon Fairfield County D. A. Thomas R. C. Dawes Charles 8. Dana Cable Adil Pairfield County Thomas Messrs. Falloon and Marles & Dana Wilson Pubilc Ohio State Medical Society A.B. Richardson State Hospital Central State Hospital Richardson Philip Zenner Cincinnati Society Columbus Press Cotton Bros C. W. Lawrence Crippen Wagon Blu Neves Methodist Church Notes D. Zenner & CO ONE Price Stores Ladies Spring Capes Edward L. Rhoritck Andrew J. Swaim Alias Order of Sale Athens County Court Common Pleas Waterloo Said Deerase A. J. Swalin James Graham Marshfield Nelsonville M. Riley Rowards Steerer & Sagan Atty Frank M. Coleman State of Ohio Albert Logan, Et al Athens County Court of Common Pleas Drobate Nathan W. Radford Loretta Wines James Hammond James Ham Samuel E. Lowry Thomas Hronks Batual
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