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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
8
The Athens Messenger and Herald note the paper’s masthead with editor and manager credits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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