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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
4
J. E. Carpenter announces his bid for Bren cen municipal commissioner in a wide decision, urging support from local voters for August 15. The statement emphasizes leadership and public service, aligning with community goals.
The piece critiques Democratic indecision in endorsing a president, notes postal worker A W Machen on rural routes, and comments on Ohio Republican politics and national entanglements. It also jokes about a large deficit and statehood, and quips about Roosevelt’s nomination odds amid public fear of change.
The piece argues Senator Hanna resents Roosevelt endorsement by the Ohio state convention. It notes Roosevelt would win by four to one in a popular vote today, while Hanna fears losing candidate opportunities. It also mocks weather extremes and suggests Pennsylvania papers drop coverage of Pennypacker and Salus Grady libel law supporters.
The Gloaster convention passed a resolution for equal rights with men in citizenship and urged women to prove their intent by action. The piece notes very few participate in school elections in Ath ority and calls for education to advance the cause.
Ohio Republicans face a pivotal choice endorsing Theodore Roosevelt. The editorial argues endorsement is essential to avoid costing the party the presidency, citing Roosevelt’s proven leadership, broad support, and the state’s mixed signals from Senator Hanna. It urges a strong, unified vote now to set the national tone.
Local residents attend funeral services for Leonard Martin at Luhrig and memorials at the Christian church. People traveling to Athens and Albany on business, family visits in Deanville and Delware, and a move to Blanchester for Ed Shannon are noted. Also warnings against mercury ointments and promotion of Hall's Catarrh Cure.
The Marietta Register questions Ohio’s state convention role in 1904 nominations. It argues delaying endorsement could let national delegates decide, noting Washington county already backs Herrick for governor. The piece questions the fairness of a rule that binds delegates yet allows district inclinations.
Miss Bessie Beatz of Alfred visits her brother Bert this week. Miss May Giddsberry, attending select school at Jerseyville, was at home recovering from measles. Wm. Blackwell traveled to Pomeroy to buy a new organ. Fred Sinclair went to Marshé.
In Shade the Epworth League chose Miss Anna Williams as delegate to the district convention in Marietta next week. Rev Parkins and Rev A B Bouquard spoke at morning services at the Shade M E church. Local families and visitors from Athens Albany and South Canaan are noted in social mentions. An electrical storm caused telephone damage Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Those Stanton at 73 died at her home Friday. Interment at Bethel Monday forenoon. Eugene Stanton a Colorado physician attended the funeral. Elmer Stanton a Stormsberg lawyer also came. Maud and Lucy King of Chesterhall visited with friends. Mrs J W Potts and son Selby were in Columbus last week. Selby found work there. Clyde Potts departed for Kentucky oil fields.
Promoters claim over 35 years of consistent cures for leucorrhea and female weakness and promise to pay $000 in U S funds for any case not cured after a fair trial. Testimonial from Mrs H S Jones of Forest North Carolina describes drastic health recovery after six bottles. The ad warns against substitutes and touts the product as the sole remedy with proven results from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
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