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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
4
Albert Douglas grows notoriety as a governor candidate with daily momentum. Republicans plan for a large delegation to the state convention in Columbus next week to nominate him. Judge Coultrap won reelection unopposed, signaling strong bench support. Athens council defers Home Telephone Company franchise, leaving it tabled amid two operating firms.
The column clarifies that Mayor Davis cannot vote on ordinances and states he would not have voted if he could. He declares he opposes the Home Telephone scheme and was glad to explain the error to readers.
The Lawrence County Republican convention unanimously endorsed Hon. E. S. Wilson for lieutenant governor, urging state delegates to secure his nomination. Wilson, editor of the Ironton Register, is a Newark native and Civil War veteran with a career in law and journalism, known for strong morals and impartial politics.
Mrs James S Lindley died at her Albany home Sunday after an illness of about three months She was 69 Born January 29 1580 in Mason County Virginia now West Virginia She married James Lindsey December 2 1858 and six children survive her family notes a devoted wife and mother with many in Albany aided the sick and needy The funeral was held Monday at 2 pm from her home with interment at Gebhamsville Reverend J H Kirkpatrick and Reverend H F Bolton led the service
In Guysville on May 24 two couples were married at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Charles B. Taylor presiding. Miss Blossom J. Wilson wed William W. Coe and Miss Elon G. Finsterwald wed Charles H. Copeland. Large reception at Hotel Cray followed the ceremony before the couples departed for a honeymoon to eastern cities.
The 7th judicial district convention met in the opera house with no opposition to Judge Coultrap for renomination. Major Jewett chaired the gathering, Albert D. Russell served as secretary, and Loulina A. E. Price escorted Coultrap to the stage. General Grosvenor spoke for party harmony, others offered brief remarks, and a judicial committee was named including Hopkins, Switzer, Webster, Roush, Martinell, and Guyton.
Nyssenvillle May 24 The Second United States Engineers, with Nelsonville boys led by W A Goodspeed, arrived home to a grand depot reception. The company trained at Ft Thomas and Ft Sheridan, served in Cuba through Morro Castle and other sites, and were mustered out May ith in Augusta. Clarence Scott remains in Cincinnati. The town honors the veterans for their drill and rifle skill.
Isaac Slater longtime Athens resident and former employee of Drs. Alderaan and Biddle died Saturday at his Cutler home from cancer of the superior maxillary. He was fifty and had moved to Cutler about four weeks earlier. Funeral services were held Sunday in Cutler with interment in the local cemetery.
The Athenians held a student gathering with a program of names. Frank Miller was absent from the Friday event, a committee found him in Sunnyside parlor, he was tied and escorted to the hall amid protest. He gave an extemporary speech and promised not to repeat the act.
Athens plant setters and pitchers walked out Thursday morning over a wage dispute after placing Fud Stephens as a pitcher. Within 24 hours wages were settled, Stephens returned to setting, and the plant reopened Friday. A note of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during a bereavement. Navy fleets in Europe will honor Admiral Dewey on his return voyage through the Mediterranean.
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