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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1900

Page

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Southeastern Ohio Teachers Meet at Athens College

The South eastern Ohio Teachers association met at the college auditorium in Athens Friday and Saturday drawing about 230 educators from within the region. Miss Hannah A. Maxon presided, Dr Bashford gave the main address, and a reception closed the Friday sessions. Saturday featured papers on citizenship and education with Judge Wood and Dr Dean among speakers. Next year Jackson hosts with Higley as president and a large roster of elected officers and enrolled teachers from Athens Gallipolis Jackson and more.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association College Auditorium Hannah A. Maxon Gallipolis E. Wilson Hamden C. H. Copeland Association America G. Walton King Athens Presbyterian Church J. P. McVey Ohio University F. Bishop S. P. Humphrey Ironton Maxon Athens Blanche Sisson Nelsonville Henry G. Williams Marietta Sesson Mies Levise Mason Pomeroy University J. W. Bashford Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware United States Philippines Bashford D. Coates LC. Pees Methodist Church of Thisty G. W. DeLong Coming Arthur M. Ely Minnie D. Wyman McArthur J. Mr. Wood Common Pleas Court Ohio Homer A. Wilson Frank C. Dean Ohio Calversly Jane Ryan Athens Public Schools Jt. E. Kinnison Jackson J. M. Davis Rio Grande College Gallipolii B.O. Higley Mary Fulton Rilo Gramie N. J. Bitner Fronton Olive Wilson Nan McBride Logan C. L. Martzolff Junction City A. P. Sohn McArther A.C. Flanian WW. Cookson Somerset J. E. Kinnison Alice Middleport C. J. Britton Polia

Price Clincher on Farmers and Bryan’s Claims

In Spink county South Dakota General Silsby checks farmer prices from 1895 and 1900. He shows hogs steers wheat and goods costing more in 1900 yet farmers gained overall cash increases after adjusting for higher costs. The piece argues prosperity for farmers under Bryan’s policies and questions 1896 predictions.

M. H. Campbell Hedfield John Brown Brown Greenman Geo. F. Johanson Redfield Tober Mr. Bryan Eater

Athens teachers extend thanks for half fare talks and stay

The association resolves to thank the C H V and T OC and the B GO SW railroads for half fare rates. We appreciate Supt Williams and Judge Wood for inspiring talks. We esteem Pres Bashford for his lecture. Gratitude is extended to Athens citizens for efforts to make the teachers' stay pleasant.

T.0. C Supt. Williams Judge Wood Pres. J. W. Bashford Athens

Huhn-Black Nuptials at Glen Evon

Miss Jane Olivia Black and Mr George H Hobo wed last Wednesday at the Black home in Glen Evon. The bride, a telegrapher by trade, will reside in McArthur with her husband who prior served as postmaster station agent and telegraph operator for the Hocking Valley railroad in Glen Ebon.

Huhn-Black Jane Olivia Black George H. Hobo T. N. Black Glen Evon Oir Auhu McArthur Hohn

Improvements for St Pauls Church Fair and Festival

A popular subscription reduced the church debt of St Pauls congregation and funds will support urgent residence improvements. A grand fair and festival is planned for December 5 and 6 to raise money and invite public attendance. The event will feature beautful useful articles and meals to aid both church and city.

St. Paul’s Church St. Paul's Warda Generoga

Presidential First Voters in Athens Post Office

Samuel Pickering, assistant at the Athens post office, compiled a list of first voters receiving mail there. About 107 voters are on the list, 103 intend to vote for President McKinley, eight for Bryan, and one doubtful. This serves as a gauge for young voters nationwide.

Samuel Pickering Athens Post Office McKinley Bryan

Will Vote for McKinley in Marshfield Reprint

H P Hoodler, a lifelong Democrat from Marshfield, entered the Messenger and Herald office on Saturday, renounced his allegiance to the Democratic Party, pledged support for McKinley and Roosevelt, and subscribed to the Messenger and Herald. His name was added to our roster in red as a mark of his new political stance amid his fellow workers and countrymen.

McKinley H. P. Hoodler Marshfield Messenger and Herald Roosevelt Earm

Great Foraker Rally in Glouster and Athens County

A large Republican meeting in Glouster drew delegations from around twenty miles as Foraker led a parade to Athens. The event showcased strong party support with Col Moore’s Rough Riders, a Columbus Glee Club presence, and speeches by D. H. Edwards and Dr. A. J. Crawford. Athenians greeted Foraker with a mounting ovation, while county meetings in Mansure, Jacksonville, Woodworth, and Lattyton stressed Republican gains and denounced Bryanism.

Foraker Glouster Lodi Col. N.W. Baker Dover Jacksonville Senator Foraker Col. Moore Jones Columbus Sol. H. Johnson Trimble D. H. Edwards A. J. Crawford Columbus Glee Club J. M. Allen Wood Capt Allen Benson Athens Main Court House Tts Senate Reeds and Batan Mansu Field Mansureep E. P. Leeds Iowa M. M. Bryan Bryanism

Electric line proposed from Athens to Murray City

Plans call for an Athens to Nelsonville line, with branches to Chauncey and Glouster, extending into the Sunday Creek valley to Murray City. Promoters say a thirty mile electric railway could serve up to twenty thousand people, costing about 600000 dollars with rights already secured. E G Biddison and B H Hanloy lead promoters, Dayton financiers include T Selz and others. incorporation anticipated as Athens Nelsonville and Hoclang Valley Traction Company.

Athens Nelsonville Murray City Chauncey Sunday Creek Glouster Mae Hocleang River Wessonville Bechtel Orbiston Brush Fork Blatchford New Pittsburg Tneas E.G. Biddison B. H. Hanloy Dayton Thomas Selz 8. K. Pine H. C. Haning Robert Klein Henry Hizer Lawn of Ohio Athens, Nelsonville

Deafness Cure and Medical Claims From 19th Century Ads

A compilation of period medical advertisements claims deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm for piles, and promises of health remedies alongside a feathered sales pitch and small regional notices.

Hall DeWitt

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