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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows an editor and manager line with likely publication date October 30 1807. Text is garbled with broken names and misread words, offering no clear event or article content to summarize.
A list of Republican gatherings with Gen C H Chussenor and Hon J T Garfield in Belsonville and Athens, plus Ex Senator Jno P Green of Cleveland. Events run October 6 4 16 and 1 8 with speakers Foraker and Grosvenor addressed to Athens County citizens.
The article notes a November 2 election in Ohio with eight tickets on the Australian ballot. Only Republican and Democratic tickets will display emblems on the head of the ticket as required by law, while Liberty Prohibition Populist Socialist Labor Negro Protective and Gold Democrat tickets appear on petitions. It lauds McKinley as a successful president and commends Hanna while urging support for the Republican ticket.
The Washington Letter discusses McKinley’s cautious leadership and belief in prosperity through commerce and industry. It notes reception by supporters and critics, mentions Cuba peace efforts, seed distribution policy, and Ohio political dynamics with Foraker Hanna and Dick. It cites Senator Foraker’s Ohio campaign stance and predicts Republican strength.
Chapman claims his company gained 400000 dollars in ten years and says he is the miners best friend. Vernon campaign figure labeled Republican while supporters debate the miners’ interests and economic ties.
The Caraville area reports visits from relatives and friends across Athens Meigs and Guernsey counties. Residents attend Sunday school conventions and a Presbyterian missionary meeting at the Dickey home. Birthdays, marriages, and local social events fill daily life as neighbors host gatherings, dinners, and guest stays through October.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a round trip fare via Ohio Central Lines with sale dates in October and travel validity to October. It also notes a street incident in Nelonville where a person threw pepper into Walter Hampy’s eyes, and references a wagon factory run by GW Lawrences with repairs available.
John B. Rowan of this city relates a singular nervous illness starting in the hands and feet and spreading through the body. He describes torturous sensations and sleepless nights until Dr Wheeler's revitalizer allegedly brought rapid relief after other medicines failed. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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