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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1902

Page

4

Athens primaries shape clerk of courts and commissioners race

Local notices list candidates for Athens County clerk of courts and county commissioner in the Republican primaries set for August 30 1902. Ed Messenger and others announce campaigns while debates on municipal waterworks and ownership spark opinion and questions about costs and governance.

Messenger and Herald Lama Athens County H. S. Barron Tama Eo. Woodworth John F. Biddle Dust Messenger Heracd R. M. Patterson Q. D. Hopkins

Athens Loses Supreme Judgeship and Tariff Debate

A fragmented speech rails at Democratic obstruction in Congress over trusts and tariffs. It cites the Sherman anti trust act and Republican governance, condemning Democratic paralysis while urging protectionist policy and a focus on trust suppression amid postwar questions in Ohio politics.

Congress Friends of Protection Uhers Avery Trusta United States Beef Trust Benjamin Harrison House Senate Grover Cleveland Democratic Party Islands Pacific House of Representatives Brean Croseland Ohio

Doan Survives Lightning Strike In Latrobe Storm

Latrobe May 2 severe thunderstorm injures resident George W Doan who was struck by lightning. The man was reportedly unharmed after the strike amid heavy rain with bystanders aiding him as emergency crews arrived.insured and protected by comprehensive coverage.

Latrobe George W. Doan Bawchenn Erenale Thor

Decoration Day Excursions on Nearby Lines

Excursion tickets go on sale May 1 for trips between all stations on the lines within 150 miles with connecting travels. Fare set at one to three pence per mile. special rates apply for May events and partners.

Yhnea Puga Abba Ling

Explosion of Lamp Destroys Home in Early Morning Fire

A large frame house owned by William Smith burned to the ground at about 4 am. Residents Willian Katzenbach and Elmer Brown faced losses with Brown losing cash hidden under a carpet. Katzenbach sustained smaller damages. Smith’s insurance stood at seven hundred dollars. Fire believed to have started from an exploding lamp.

Chauncey William Smith Willian Katzenbach Elmer Brown Brown Smith Nogrly Enrey

Endorsement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers

Alfred Heinze of Gnincey writes in praise of DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. He says they do not gripe or distress and should be shared with others as a good remedy available at Chine's Pharmacy.

DeWitt Alfred Heinze Gnincey Chine F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall

Obituary for Willie Levertin Weaver of Jackson area

Willie Levertin Weaver, born October 18, 1861 near Jackson Ohio, daughter of Calvin D Cooper and Nancy A Cooper, died May 22 1902 after a devout life as a Wesleyan member and mother of seven. She married Thomas F Weaver on December 23 1883 and left two sisters and a brother among many friends. The funeral was conducted by James H Qualls and burial followed at Hebbardsville cemetery with scripture Matthew 25 14 26 read and a large turnout of relatives and mourners.

Willie Levertin Weaver Calvin D. Cooper Nancy A.cooper Jackson Jackson County Ohio Wesleyan Church Samuel Smothers Our Lord Jeens Yo'clack P. m Thomas FE Weaver May Willie Gracie Stella Mable Oscar Charities Viola James H. Qualls Harrison County Matthew Hebbardsville Jermimatibbs Mra Lettie Bell Columbus Calvin D, Cooper Nancy A. Cooper

United States tops women civil servants count

The United States employs more women civil servants than any other nation, totaling about 8,000 in Washington. A health warning advises avoiding sour foods and custards to protect teeth, noting sour teeth and possible harm from spoiled custards.

United States Nation Washington Mane

Market Notes Rare Cattle Prices and Farm Goods Listed

Fragmentary price list from a rural market itemizes cattle, sheep, lambs, and hogs with bids and ranges. Entries include steers, cows, bulls, springers, and mixed herds with figures around $4 to $7 per unit, plus regional references to Pittsburgh, New York, Baltimore, and Toledo markets. The snippet also notes grain prices and related farm commodities, ending with a local market ad for Weintz's pickles and Fanuser's meat market.

Gout CO Butte Ted Steer Belfern Ted New York Boston Uhla Foe Elaine

Probate notices list several estate accounts in court

Adalina Lewis as administrator for Walter Lewis deceased and others including Hirmm Dow Henry Chester Woodworth John McLain Yr M Walker A G L Johnson Henry Zenner Isabel B Jeffries Isabell Blair guardian are named. All accounts are first or second final hearings set for Saturday the 2nd of January 1962 and Bethel Probate Judge to oversee.

Adalina Lewis Walter Lewis Hirmm Dow Henry Chester Woodworth John ©. McLain Hiram C. Macclain M. Walker Minerva H. Gould A. G L. Johnson A. E. Wooley Henry Zenner Clarissa P. Young Isabell B. Jeffries Charles A. Blair Jane A. D Bethel

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