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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
4
Common Pleas Judge David Warren Jonis presides with candidates for 11th district Congress C H Grosvenor. Probate Judge Al W Lynch, Clerk of Courts D A R McKinstry, Commissioner John Biddle, and Surveyor H Hibbard listed as running.
The column surveys politics and incidents around the era. References Ohio governor candidate Tom Johnson and Republican shifts in Iowa. Mentions a pension list, riots in Wilkes-Barre, and the Lahrig incident with law and disorder.
The passage condemns harsh penalties as a warning to others who would threaten respectable citizens and attempt to run their own businesses, asserting the need to uphold rights and deter infringement.
General Puatson attacks the army canteen as a moral hazard and criticizes anti canteen laws. He argues soldiers seek stronger temptations than water and coffee, cites Spanish American War behavior, and urges repeal or vigorous reform to restore discipline.
Citizens urge Athens officials to install women's and children's toilets and urinals in the courthouse basement to improve health, sanitation, and comfort for visitors. The proposal calls for a janitress and emphasizes the town’s lack of public conveniences compared with elsewhere in Ohio.
Ebon Gillespie and Helen Chadwell were married yesterday afternoon at 3 oclock in the Methodist parsonage with Rev W D Cherrington officiating. Miss Dora Eggleston of Bloomberg attended as an out of town guest. The couple will reside in Millfield.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It features testimonials from Toledo druggists F J Cheney & Co and others, claiming internal action and blood purification. The notice promises free testimonials and mentions pricing per bottle and availability through all druggists.
Anna G Six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Geear, born September 1 1576, died September 21 after a prolonged illness. She was a teacher in Chauncey schools and later aided at the post office. She joined the Christian church at fifteen and remained a faithful member. Funeral services were held at Chauncey M E Church with Rev F J Wallace delivering a sermon on the hope of resurrection.
Farmers are cautioned about false reports of a senandre in the timber business. A party claims to act as a receiver to damage others credit while buying timber at own prices. Inquiries should be made with the president of the First National Bank of Athens about the financial standing. Snider & Co, Logan. Lizzie Hibbard to display millinery patterns starting October 1. Girl wanted at Smith's restaurant with good wages and home. Apply to Mrs I R Smith near K ML depos.
Grace Leota Snow Hammond born January 19 1578 in Athens township died September 15 in Athens. She pursued higher education at Ohio University to become a teacher and valued her pupils and daily work. A devoted daughter sister wife and Christian, she faced illness with patience and faith, dying in fear of God to her heavenly home.
Mrs Media Cone Edgar wife of Addison Edgar born September 17 1872 died September 17 1902 aged 30 years. She married Addison Edgar February 6 1906 and was a devoted companion. Facing consumption she prepared for death and sought eternal things. She was a Christian Church member, gentle and loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband sisters and many friends in sorrow.
The Ohio University Board of Trustees invites sealed proposals for labor and materials to erect the central portion of a Normal school building in Athens. Bids due by 12 noon CST October 17, 1902. Each bid must include a 50 percent bond and follow Ohio statutes. submit to L M Jewett, Secretary, Athens Ohio.
Notices announce round trip and excursion fares for multiple fraternal orders in October. Dates include mid October through early October with returns by mid October and extensions available by depositing tickets with a 50 cent fee. Fares quoted from Athens and routes via Hocking Valley and Columbus to Boston and New York.
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