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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1904

Page

4

Republican Meetings Schedule Across Towns

On Saturday evening October 8 ad dresses will be delivered in Hebbardsville by I. M. Foster and H L Bryson Albany by E D Sayre and F W Bush Jerseyville by L G Worstell and J P Wood Mareshfield by A H Dixon and E Woodworth Challoncey by Hon H H Grosvenor Speaker Cannon to speak at ATHENE on Friday October 14.

Hebbardsville I. M. Foster Jerseyville L. G. Worstell J. P. Wood Mareshfield A. H. Dixon E. ©. Woodworth Challoncey Hon H. Grosvenor Cannon Athene Owen Livengood Holy Land Livengood Liven Marshfield Ohio University

Postmaster General Payne Dies. Cortelyou Expected to Succeed

The article notes Payne death on Tuesday and politics debate. It states Cortelyou as prospective successor and discusses Republican progress versus Democratic reform promises. It quotes critics calling Parker an artful dodger and notes 1896 Democratic loyalties and campaign tactics.

Payne Cortelyou Democratic Party

State campaign closes as parties hold rival rallies

The state campaign ends with final rallies held Saturday by Republicans in Warren and Democrats in Lima. Both sides anticipate a decisive result on November 8, with Democrats seen as short of enough support to even adjourn after the opening meetings.

Warren Lima

Epigrammatic Passages From Acceptance Letter

The letter's few epigrammatic lines emphasize constitutionally defined limits on liberty and property. It asserts the National administration aims to ensure each man can live, work, and dispose of his labor and property as he sees fit, so long as he harms no one else.

Roosevelt Power Endures Through Real Personal Contact

The article argues that Theodore Roosevelt connects with all social groups by genuine interaction rather than staged political speeches. It contends his ability to understand ranchers, tenement dwellers, farmers, and workers explains his current influence, contrasting with politicians who rely on rehearsed or insincere rhetoric.

Wever Theodore Roosevelt Republic Roosevelt

Athens Curfew Enforcement Seen After Long Ignore

A W T U committee reminded Mayor Logan and local police that Athens has a curfew ordinance. The law had been widely disregarded for years. The bell rang Monday night to urge officers to enforce the rule.

Logan Athens

Athens County Campaign Urges Voter Mobilization

A local exhortation calls Athens County residents to vote in the impending election. Committeemen and clubs are urged to organize and attend a Cannon meeting to generate enthusiasm. The message warns that Republican victory means continued prosperity while defeat brings hard times across business and industry.

Athens County

Curfew Bell Restored in Village after 1897 Ordinance

The village enforces a curfew for children under fifteen with 7 pm or 8 pm limits by month, unless with a parent or guardian. Passed April 26, 1897, the ordinance sets fines up to 10 dollars for violations and aims to ease mothers worries about late street roaming after a year without the bell.

Jane

Fall stock at Preston Stores showcases Stein Block and Michaels Stern lines

The Clothing stock for fall arrives at Preston Stores. Stein Block & Co. offers high class clothing, Michaels Stern & Co. strong medium priced lines. Suits range from 10 to 25 dollars with new fall Scotch mixtures and Worsted fabrics. Overcoats in Scotches, single and double breasted. Other Preston values from 5 to 8 dollars.

J. M. Brady & Co New York Cloak and Suits Stein, Brock & Co Michaels Stern & Co J.B. Stetson & Co Philadelphia Ha S Preston Paris Michaels Stern &Co Stein Block & Co America Stein Block and Michaels Stern & Co Star Lines

Campaign Opened by Republicans in Athens County

In Glouster on October 4 the Athens county Republican campaign opened at Jacksonville with speakers General Charles Grosvenor and the Iron Moulder Orator Rankin. W. B. Johnson of Trimble chaired the meeting as Rankin delivered a lengthy, spirited address and Grosvenor gave his strong campaign speech.

Glouster Athens County Jacksonville Charles Grosvenor Iron Moulder Rankin W. B. Johnson Trimble Grosvenor

Marriage Licenses Issued This Week By Judge Lynch

Judge Lynch issued multiple marriage licenses in the past week. Couples include Adam Hawk age 22 and Mrs. Nettie Kenney 24 of Chauncey. Jesse G. Sedgwick 21 of Utley and Nora M. Dille 19 of Sharpsburg. George Dowler 21 of Hamley Run and Nettie Pidcock 16 of Carbondale. Chas Elliott 21 and Emma Green 18 of Nelsonville. Elmer Rutgers 20 and Sylva Hull 20 of Nelsonville. Chas M. Baker 28 of Athens and Cora Beles 28 of Nelsonville. D E Logan 36 and Elizabeth Johnston 37 of Naanville.

Judge Lynch Adam Hawk Rachel Nettie Kenney Chauncey Jesse G. Sedgwick Utley Nora M. Dille Sharpsburg George Dowler Hamley Run Nettie Pidcock Carbondale Chas. Elliott Emma Green Nelsonville Elmer Rutgers Sylva Hull Chas. M. Baker Athens Cora Beles D. E. Logan Elizabeth Johnston Naanville

Tragedy Near Plains as Wagon Crash Hurts Family

Mr and Mrs Hadley Hawk and their six month old infant were injured when a harness failed on a downhill drive near the Plains causing the horse to kick and rear. The wagon overturned leaving all occupants badly bruised. the baby was cut, Mrs Hawk bruised, and Mr Hawk not escaping. All were recovering steadily the following day.

Hadley Hawk Babe Plains Athens Stage

Death Claims Eli Gabriel at Lancaster Street Home

Eli Gabriel aged 68 died at his home on Lancaster street Thursday from Brights disease. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev. Lowe officiating. Interment followed at the new cemetery.

Eli B. Gabriel Lancaster Street Bright Rev. Lowe New Cemetery

A C Elects Officers In Annual Club Vote

The A C's held their annual officer election Monday night naming E H Walker president Frank Sheldon vice president R E Bonifield secretary Chas DeMolet treasurer Carl Laughlin sergeant at arms and trustees E N McNutt H O Armstrong and F Had Dalton for the new year.

A. C's E.H. Walker Frank Sheldon R. E. Bonifield Chas. DeMolet Carl Laughlin E. McNutt H. O. Armstrong F. Had Dalton

Lancaster Fair Opens October 12 With Record Attendance Expected

The Fifty-third Annual Exposition of the Fairfield County Agricultural Society will begin in Lancaster on October 12 and run through the week. Organizers report unusual efforts to secure entries and attractions, predicting the most successful fair yet held in Lancaster.

Fairfield County Agricultural Society Lancaster

Clarke's Real Estate Agency With Adams Express

Clarke's Real Estate Agency located at No. 5 North Court Street operates with Adams Express offering property listings and parcel services in a historical town setting. The notice highlights a business presence combining agency duties and express parcel handling under one roof.

Clarke’s Real Estate Adams Express North Court Street

Lost pet and helper notices from Athens area

Reward offered for a red and white Irish setter named Red and a female English painter named Bessie missing since Tuesday September 27. Please return to H. B. Stewart, O., to claim $5 reward. Also promoting dressmaking services at Mrs Newson's on Congress Street and employment for two girls at Hotel Berry washing dishes and silverware.

Bessie H. B. An Stewart Berry

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