Notable Marietta Area Obituaries and Local Notes
Obituaries and community updates from Washington and Meigs counties spotlight Peter Pfaff in Marietta near death, Gold wedding anniversaries for Simon and Zollar, a damper of a Belpre fire threat, and civic efforts including a young men association. Court verdicts, stock auctions in Parkersburg, weddings in Marietta, and local historical notes enrich the snapshot.
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Washington
Peter Pfaff
Marietta
Mariettas
United States
R. R. Dawes
Charles
Lincoln
Neb
Simon Zollar
Gorby & Gatts
Belpre
Elizabeth R. Reppert
Washington County Common Pleas
Marietta Street Railway Company
Parkersburg
John William McKinley
Carrie Brigham
C. E. Dickingon
E. H. Adams
Massachusetts
W. L. McCowan
Marietta College
Minnehaha Hart
Seth Hart
Congregational Church
William Milam
Nancy Frost
Washington County
the Historical Society of Ohio
McKinley Leads Republicans. Plurality Narrowed in 1900 Outlook
The report notes Gov. McKinley as Republican with a plurality rising from 18 000 to 20 000. It highlights the General Assembly Republicans in both Ohio and Pennsylvania as bright spots while internal strife and the Farmers' Alliance undermine Republicans in New York Massachusetts and Iowa. Further reports delayed until next week due to unsatisfactory 80 measures.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Farmers’ Alliance
New York
Massachusetts
Iowa
Society Notes Highlight Athens Friends Travel and Visits
Mrs. Will Kurtz entertains her Meigs county aunt while many Athens residents visit kin in Columbus Urbana Cincinnati and Jackson. Col. Grosvenor and Robert E Brannon return home and Ensign de Steigner departs for San Francisco. Albany and surrounding towns report church events visits and a close election.
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Will Kurtz
Parker
Meigs County
C. L. Poston
Harry C. Crippen
Columbus
John B. Davie
C. E. M. Jennings
Dr. Alderman
David Allen
H. H. Fuller
Charleston
Westoa
L. M. Jewett
Urbana
Guthrie Brown
Little Hocking
R. L. Edwards
Bertha Jones
J. O. Jones
Col
Geo. W. Baker
Cincinnati
Loyal Legion
Tom A. Jones
Jackson
H. T. Hoyt
Geo. Falloon
Jessie
Missouri
Celia Randall
Eva Ross
Parkersburg
Ralph Bogardus
Boardus
C. E. Mennings
Wm. Wilkins
Dallas
Texas
Athens
John W. Dowd
Toronto
Canada
W. W. Kurtz
Toledo
D. B. Stewart
Frank Roach
Miss Dana
Wooster
Ohio
C. I. Ham
Zanes
Dan A. Grosvenor
Robert E. Brannon
C. L. Kurtz
W. W. Watkins
Albany
Woodyard
George Dawson
O. A. Fowler
Ellen Logan
Burn Ky
Our
Penane
Notice to Hunters in Athens and Canaan Townships
Farmers in Athens and Canaan townships Ohio warn hunters to stop using guns traps or any contrivance for catching killing or chasing game on their lands. The notice names Charles Cable Children s Home Snow Bros Joseph Jordon Samuel Gillett H M Robert Cook Stalder Finsterwald S J Warren and others and states all conditions will be strictly enforced.
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Athens
Canaan
Athens County
Ohio
Charles Cable
B. P.R . Snow Bros
Joseph Jordon Samuel Gillett
E H
M. Robert Cook
Stalder & Finsterwald
J. Warren
Aver Arpenter, Co
H. Brown
Augustus
Resignation of C H V T railroad chief cited with regret
Officers and employees of the C H V T railroad in Columbus paid tribute to Superintendent Rockwell by presenting a solid silver tea set. General Passenger Agent Fisher spoke as the visitors expressed appreciation for Rockwell before his audience thanked them warmly. The Ohio State Journal noted the substantial funds raised for Mrs Rockwell and praised the sociable crowd and their business excellence.
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Rockwell
Columbus
Fisher
Ohio State Journal
Kwell
October’s pleasant weather gives way to November cold
The text recalls a warm October and a gentle Saturday, then warns of November’s coming harsh weather with uncouth changes signaling a sharp cold turn.
Satan Sods Up Stove Pipes This Latitude Season
A witty old adage notes that Satan lingers in this latitude at this season, more keen to help raise a stove pipe than to engage in other tasks. The remark reflects humorous local chatter about tempers and chores during colder weather.
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Satan
Athens Excursion to Cincinnati on Southwestern Line
An Athens trip will depart for Cincinnati over the B C Southwestern next cy at 11:88 m. The excursion fare covers round trip travel to November 7th for $2.50. The schedule promises a pleasant outing with reasonable cost.
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Cincinnati
B. C
Athens
United States Must Impress Chile With Firm Yet Proportional Action
Editorial lauds the adminstration’s measured handling of the Valparaiso outrage on U.S. sailors. It condemns Chilean arrogance, vows full amends, and warns Britain against interference. It argues U.S. naval strength will deter future affronts without unnecessary force.
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Chili
United States
Valparaiso
Schley
Egan
Baltimore
Great Britain
Navy men surpass ships in national strength
The article argues that manpower shapes naval power more than ships. It cites Britain’s Trafalgar, U S 1812, and other historic cases to show that skilled sailors decide outcomes. It also notes improving U S trade conditions, Western prosperity, ample money for legitimate use, and Baltimore & Ohio earnings rising to 953,068 43 in 1890 with a gain of 5,983 over the prior year and mentions three U S cities over one million each.
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England
France
Spain
Trafalgar
Great Britain
United States
Great Britaan
London Times
Lissa
Tne
West
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Earthquake in Japan Hushes Three Towns and Kills Thousands
Late dispatches report a historic quake in Japan last Wednesday destroying three large towns and killing about twenty five thousand. European residents are missing as fires floods and collapsed railways compound the catastrophe. The year 1891 is marked by a global series of earthquakes.
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Asia Minor
Italy
Salvador
Japan
Columbus Pension Office Reports Yearly Payout Total
The Pension Commissioner’s annual report shows Columbus agency paid 13,064,887.12 in pensions for the year, with 8,522,773.32 to invalids and 3,269,113.49 to widows and others under general law, plus 944,362.38 to invalids and 120,354.13 to widows under the June 27 act. 78,862 pensioners on June 30, up from 56,233, ranking Columbus first among agencies in pensioners and payouts. Total from all agencies reached 116,164,303.92. Exchange National Bank of Columbus to operate a pension building branch during pension weeks.
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Raum
Columbus
Treasury
Topeka
Indianapolis
Chicago
Washington
Exchange National Bank of Columbus
Saloon Closed Debate Over Election Returns
Observation from year to year suggests keeping the saloon closed on the 08 as well as on election day. The association warns that mixing the leison with the election fosters disappointment among those displeased with returns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
MEIGS
Vina Ilysell
Polmeroy
John Evans
Syracuse
Meigs County Farmers’ Institute
A. L. Russell
Middleport Herald
Jed A. Wolf
Racine
Beverly
Lizzie Cobb
Maria Peterson
Peterson
Middleport
Pomeroy Democrat
Philo Clapp
Flora White
B. F. White
Hocking
Anna Rathburn
Logan
Zanesville
Ed. Cohen
Zeke Poling
Wilson
William Priest
Mt. Pleasant
J.W. Luccock
Logan M.E
Sauction Sale
Athens, Ohio
Perry
Ser
Old Brown House
R. W. Browning
Gov
McKinley
The
General Assembly Republican
Society Notes
Harry Presree
Clarence Murphy
G. W. Duffee
Marshfield
L. B. Moore
New Matamorris
W. H. Bowers
Chauncey
Maud Vorhes
Harrisonville
W. J. Cutler
Archer
C. P
Hile Eckleberry
Zaleski
W. A. Smith
H. V. Riggs
J. C. Woodyard
Asan Pens
W. H. Fisher
W. G. Archer
Cumberland
C. E. Morton
Washington, D. C
Selby Clouse
Lydia Clouse
Jas. Duffe
W. E. Mohler
J. G. Vorhes
McArthur
Aro
Kate Wilson
Jennie Finsterwald
Guysville
A. F. Holmes
W. W. Johnson
Trim
W. H. Vorhes
A. Vorhes
Jennie
Supt
Armsong
D. T. Moore
Pomeroy
Remington Hotel
Edith Clouse
T. H. Clark
Jerseyville
Ture
Austria
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