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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1899

Page

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Athens County Fair Crowned Most Successful Yet

The Athens county fair closed Thursday after a three day run with record attendance and strong financials. Exhibits in horticulture livestock grain and crafts impressed judges. livestock classes especially horses cattle and sheep showed gains in quality. An estimated eight thousand visitors attended Thursday alone due to effective promotion late September weather and steady races throughout the week.

Athens Agricultural Society Athens County Tharelage

Citizens to Meet for Cemetery Improvements in Athens

Citizens of Athens will gather Friday October 2 to repair the old State street cemetery. Work includes straightening fences, removing rubbish, and adjusting fallen tombstones. All interested citizens are urged to donate a few hours as neglect has left the necropolis in need of care.

Athens State Street Cam Vare

Two Athens Beaus Harrassed by Amesville Joke

Herbert Graham and Charles Pile, two Athens youths visiting Amesville, were subjects of a late night practical joke. Their ride was damaged with wheels removed and they had to secure another rig to return home. The irate father later seized the wheels and questioned suspects as Amesville authorities were urged to curb such incidents.

Aussville Oct Herbert Graham Charles Pile Athens Villets Fair Ladies Amesville

John W Stewart Dead Prominent Chicago Citizen Dies

John W Stewart nephew of D B Stewart of this city died September 7 in Evanston in his seventy seventh year. He was a prominent citizen who held honors in several cities including alderman of fourth ward in Chicago and member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. His grandfather served in the Revolutionary War from Connecticut and the family has a long record of sterling citizenship.

John W. Stewart D. ‘B. Stewart Evanston Moss Daily Press Stewart Fourth Wart Chicago Chicago and 2 Member, At the Board of Comminsioners Cook Connecticut Federal Excek Wmintetry Obie Conference Eas

Convalescent in Dayton Recovering From Typhoid

The many friends of HH Having learn he has been in a Dayton hospital for several weeks with typhoid fever and is rapidly convalescing He is now able to be about home and plans to go to Athens in a few weeks according to a recent letter.

Dayton Nome Athens

Death claims Atuls Alcoholism victim in Athens hotel

A 34 year old man known as U.S. Grant formerly of Athens state hospital, home in Pomeroy, died in bed at Hotel Berry after days of heavy drinking. He returned from Philadelphia, drank extensively, and was found lifeless Sunday afternoon. He left a wife and one child. Funeral held Tuesday.

U.S Grant Athens State Hospital Pomeroy Hotel Berry Athens Antion Philadelphia Athida Theens Athe Marshal Finaternwald The's Hospital P State Washington Aquor

Overwhelming Ohio U. Victory Over Muskingum in Season Opener

Ohio University opened the football season with a decisive 28 to 7 win over Muskingum. Athens crowds, including a large student delegation, praised the home team’s defense and rushing, noting six touchdowns and three goals. The Muskingum squad, while overwhelmed, impressed locals with effort and sportsmanship.

Ohio University Ohio University Muskingum New Concord Athens Hocking Tey Athenai Siushiga Moore Liliame ‘Bight Teft Daiton Welch Caves ‘Crown Callere Stuents

Arras Outro Haxbwoor Comex Wyandotte Big Goloulvas

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and terms with unclear context. The readable bits include Arras, Wyandotte, and Goloulvas alongside corporate-like terms such as Comex. No coherent event or outcome is evident to summarize.

Arras Outro Haxbwoor Comex ‘Co Wyandotte Goloulvas

Burglary at Granes and Liak Store on Main Street

Granes and Liak furnishing store on Main Street was burglarized Saturday night or Sunday morning. Entry gained through a rear window. goods valued around fifty dollars taken including two overcoats and several suits of underwear. Window pried open with an iron bar. two restaurant employees nearby observed activity. Police notified. suspect likely fled into cold weather.

Granes & Liakjoan Graham's Elry

Railway Property in Asreville Attachment Served

Sheriff C. H. Porter arrived in Asreville on Tuesday to serve an attachment on the Toledo and Obie Capitral, the railway property dispute unfolding as authorities move to enforce claims and seize assets amid the local legal action.

Asreville C. H. Porter Toledo

Clive War Veterans Hold Annual Reunion

The Clive war veterans from Ohio and surrounding areas gathered for the annual reunion, originally planned for Trimble but moved due to the death of President Samuel of Cincinnati and the death of Dr. Hy Rhodes. Letters of regret came from several officials. The next reunion is set for Albany with date to be fixed.

Tsessoxyais Trimble Samuel Cincinnati Mount ‘Ville E. Bo’ Boyles Union Fornace Sr. “S. Steadman Jacksonville Award Wade Uegin James.Sams Millfield J. McVay Leroy George Galleigher Tongstreth James Thornton Athens HL T .Baker E. R. Mocfort

Fish Commission Chief Warden Reports Fall Stocking Tour

Ohio chief game warden L B Reutingeri returned from a five week distribution tour stocking Sandusky Lima Tuscarawas Scioto Ohing Dake Piqua and private ponds. About four thousand miles were traveled with one minor accident and a Marion derailment delay. The effort aims to stock eleven state ponds and public waters with fish across Ohio.

Ohio L.B. Reutinger Sandusky Miing Tuscarawas Sciato Oing Marion

Engagement announced for Miss Mary Frame and J Kennedy

Miss Mary Lydia Frame of Piqua and Jam Kennedy a Michigan attorney became engaged at a dinner hosted by Dr and Mrs Frame. The surprise announcement was greeted with happiness. Kennedy is known in Piqua and Mary Frame is described as bright and capable. Guests included Elizabeth, Dr R M Shanson, and Charles Morris among others.

Miss. Eixabe R. M._Shanson Charles Morris Washington

Philippic Lodge Meets For Installation Of Officers

Chauncey K of P Opacrary reports a lively Philippic Lodge session on Saturday night. Important business included the suspension of wet plate, with many officers installed in a hopeful, prosperous term. Officers installed included C G Charles Partlo Druggan M A Sam W TR and others, with praise for ongoing progress.

Philippic Lodge Owen Martin Sanders M Es Dr. We Roberts Prel Woodworth

Engagement News Among Washington Society

The friends of Dr. Hughey of Washington D. H. announce his engagement to Greiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tou, disclosed at a party held at the bride’s home during the holidays. Guests included those invited to the upcoming celebration, and a toast concluded the event with a speech from Dr. Bog.

Hughey Washington D.H Greiner Bogantat Leele Thin City

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