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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
4
A scrambled, opinionated field discusses populism versus bickering, Democratic convention denounces, Dewey praise, and tariff issues. It notes ship subsidies, rising railway earnings, and port Puerto Rico trade fears, then criticizes fire department practices and calls for drill practice and hose wagon handling reforms.
The Grand Army bill, effective May, updates the 1800 act provisions and sections two and three. It ends Order No 25, reversing past rigid rules on disability ratings. Widows must show net income under 2504 yearly to qualify for a pension, ending prior bars.
The text cites Sheriff Porter and Athens county citizens thwarting a mob intent on lynching a Black man named Gardner. It praises Porter for arresting alleged mob leaders, notes legal responsibility and money issues if Gardner had been killed, and asserts mob violence must be checked by law.
Athens county official Sheri Porter is praised for handling his duties under trying circumstances. The piece laments frequent lapses in official efficiency and notes the need for steadfast execution of duties, referencing the transfer of Richard Idner to the Athens county jail and the sheriff’s obligation to protect the prisoner.
The Ohio State Journal praises Sheriff Porter for restraining a mob and safeguarding Gardner from lynching. It argues that carrying out law and protecting due process undercuts mob violence while upholding the capital crime's penalties upon conviction. The piece credits his judgment and discretion as a model for other sheriffs.
In town notices Mrs. George E Henry of Water Town visits relatives. Mrs Selby of Bartlett guests her daughter Mrs L B Glazier. S G Adair of Beverly visits relatives. Mrs O W Clark and two children visit Albany parents. Louis Wilcox of Buchitel visiting Clark parents. Chase Wyatt of Albany visits Harriet Wyatt. Edward Robinett of marshfield lands job with Stave Mill Co. Mr and Mrs Ed Barnes of Chester Hill visit John Porter family. Julia Hoberts of Corning guests Duncan parents. D W Young of Detroit and St Louis P O visits Logansport Indiana parents. W I Curfman buys interest in grindstone factory. lathes to be added, more men hired. Mr and Mrs Lewis Watterson and Mr and Mrs 4 O Vincent guests of Moore family. Strawberry social by C K at Lucy Adairy residence June 7. Fourteen members of Albany Woodmen Camp initiate several candidates at this place. Death of Mrs William Slowter Saturday morning near Wilson Chapel. Funeral Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev G H E Bdeman of Presbyterian church.
George Davis Coolville Ravenswood visits. Roy Frame Lyons Parkersburg doctors and Win Lyons attend. P O Smith Coolville transfer owner ill with measles. Normal school starts with Prof Weatherbee guiding about thirty enrollments. Rev Williams Marietta preaches memorial at Congregational. Charles Wedge Campbell's Camp commissary proprietor home briefly. Dr Ryan of Lower Long Bottom discussed. Dr W E Brown leaves for Taylorsville to practice eye ear and throat specialty. Town notes regret loss of Dr Brown and continuing local illness.
The note laments scarlet fever and measles in winter months hitting schools hard while the "Old Maid's Convention" worsen conditions. It mentions a possible editor's lit attack in Athens and ongoing mortuary list monitoring.
Harold Frost son of Mr and Mrs Mick Barrows is seriously ill. Williams preached at the Congregational church Sunday. Frank Foreman of Bartlett visited friends here the first of the week. An ice cream supper will be held at the Universalist church next Saturday evening. The sick list includes Mrs Rose Place Miss Adline Patten and Miss Augusta Patten James Townsend and daughter Annie and Miss Debbie Livesey of Ireland were guests here Sunday. Rev Edward Morris preached Sunday at the Universalist church delivering a memorial sermon to a large congregation.
Beebe visited relatives at Marietta last week. A son was born to Mr. Brett Cook and wife. A. H. Montgomery and family returned from West Virginia. Miss Edith Gruey of Belpre visited her parents here Saturday and Sunday. Miss Bessie Beebe returned home from Nelsonville. Lewis Streets and Mr. Mitchell of West Virginia were guests of Curtis Duan and wife. Wallace Starr, frail for some time, was taken to Athens for medical treatment.
Ohio University defeated by a route after seven innings of errors and scattered hits. Sayers homered and drove in five, while Wilson and Gouull contributed with key hits. Colony of misplays by Athens left the visitors to pile up seven runs in the sixth as OU chased a late win.
Ohio Sunday School Association holds a meeting at Akron. One fare for round trip to Ohio Central Lines valid for tickets on sale June 4th through June 5th with road recording until June 5th.
Mercerised silk underskirts offered in fancy colors and black at 9g¢. This compact sale note lists fabric quality and color variety for women’s apparel.
An Athens county Sunday school convention was held over Friday and Saturday in this city. Active participants included Rev. L. C. Haddox Rev. J. A. Kirkpatrick county president A. B. Saunders county secretary Prof. J D Evans Rev G Walton King and Dr We Thompson president of Ohio State University. Saturday sunrise meeting led by Rev Kirkpatrick. Other speakers included Rev W A Thonsh Prof A A Atkinson and Mrs Nelle Copeland. Further officers to be elected at the fall convention.
Nelsonville Grays meet Daleton in an eleven inning season opener that Daleton wins. Charles Locke of the Grays and James Corbin of Buchtel are injured in a bicycle collision near East End. Locke sustains a severe head wound but is slowly improving according to latest reports.
Immense memorial services were held Sunday morning at the M. E. church under Columbia Golden Post and West C. of this city. Veterans formed a procession at the courthouse and marched to the church where a memorial address was delivered by Rev. fr. Haddtox.
A grand Dewey Day celebration includes a reception for Admiral Pewes and a soldiers and sailors reunion in Columbus. Ohio Central Lines offers one fare round trips on sale from June to June with a return option. A large fireworks display lights the state house grounds in the evening.
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