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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
5
The text lists political contestants for local offices including a slate of electors and state level officials with names such as WILLIASL Y. OFC MIAMI and JOAN A. SHAUCK MONTGOMERY. It mentions positions like Secretary of State, Dairy and Food Commissioner, and various judicial and county ticket roles with several misspelled entries.
A list of Republican meetings with speakers in multiple towns including BucuTe Aliany Nelsonville Amesville Glous ten Trimble and Pleasanton dated October, plus a Bryan quotation from Knoxville 1896 warning against maintaining the gold standard. The Marietta Register enlarges its page from six to seven columns, providing more space for readers and stories.
The Albany mass meeting planned for next Thursday afternoon will be addressed by Hon. T. Durban and Hon. D. D. Woodmansee. The Roosevelt Rough Riders of Athens are expected to attend in a body. Organizers strive to make this the largest rest meeting yet in Lee.
A political appraisal states Republicans show renewed activity nationwide with plans to win a bigger electoral college majority than in 1896 and to gain a larger House majority. It notes business interests align with Republicans and predicts shifts in Southern seats with net gains elsewhere.
A father urges his son to embrace the Republican Party, arguing Democrats are pessimistic and fail to learn from experience. He contrasts Democratic forebodings with Republican optimism, claims free trade harmed the country, and asserts Republicans adapt by discarding failed ideas while preserving successful ones. He warns the boy to stay the course and keep sweet.
The closing four weeks of the national campaign begin with Bryan in Kentucky and Roosevelt in Illinois as Republicans gain enthusiasm from Ohio to the Pacific. Democrats hope to carry New York for electoral votes, while Republicans prepare to counter with strong spellbinders. Nebraskan Bryan is seen as a forlorn hopeful, and states like Oregon Washington California Wyoming Utah Idaho South Dakota are viewed as Republican. The effort hinges on every voter doing their duty to ensure McKinley’s re election.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cook visited relatives at Belpre last week Seel Jewell was guest of relatives at Coolville one day last week The Misses Albertle and Ora Cook made a trip to Athena the first of the week
A well attended meeting for the reading circle occurred Friday night. A lively ball game followed between Willow Creek and Carsey town with Carsey town leading 13 to 2 over Willow Creek.
In Chauncey area Cunencey October 10 sees Mrs Ann Laughlin die at home after a long illness. She was about seventy and survived by three children. Funeral Monday was led by Rev L L Pfaltzgraff and Nye cemetery interment followed. John Mourn dies after a protracted illness at his Dover township home. A longtime township clerk and school board member, he was born October 14 1831 in York township. He left for California in 1852, returned by 1885, and left two children. Services were held at the Methodist church with interment in Nye cemetery.
In Dress Goods we present a broad assortment including Venetians Pebble Cheviots Homespuns Broadcloths Storm Serges Poplins and worsteds in all colors. Heavy goods suitable for jacket suits and a full stock ofPlain and fancy worsteds to satisfy the most fastidious.
Blankets of every description in all weights and materials are sold here with many price points from cheap per pair to premium wool options. Comforts in a wide range of sizes colors and weights are also available, well made and dependable for winter use.
A local glove dealer promotes a wide selection of winter and fall gloves. Highlights include heavy Mocha and Suede models, Ste. Jouvin real French kid gloves at 81.50, and P. L. genuine lamb skin gloves advertised as the best 1.00 glove in the country.
Satisfactory underwear fits well wears well looks well and feels well. We have it in stock. The best made best fitting most comfortable durable and satisfactory underwear the market affords. Union suits for boys girls women and men from 25c up to 82 50 per suit. Special value in ladies heavy ribbed fleece lined two piece underwear at 25c per parment.
Local shop promotes a switch from the once ubiquitous straw hat to new trimmed and untrimmed felt hats. An expert trimmer, a large stock, and very reasonable prices are highlighted to entice customers to visit and compare.
A local offer highlights stormy day skirts suitable for all weather, with options in long and short styles, plaid and plain backs priced from 7.00 to 82.75. A well made splendid skirt is offered at 25.00 and a flannelett wrapper is on sale for 75c, normally worth 1.00.
Our new line for fall includes Justin Hats Shirts Neckwear Suspenders Underwear and more. Gotham hat at 3.00 is stylish and popular while the stiff Alpine hat sells for 2.50. The Noxall stiff hat offers value at 2.00 and the men’s line features diverse colors weights and prices up to silk plush suits at 3.00.
The Ohio Woman Suffrage Association holds its state convention in Athens next week with delegates from across the state. Prominent speakers include Gail Laughlin and Altice Danner Jones. Mary E Stewart and Sarah R Kaler organize events, while Susan B Anthony is listed but reportedly ill in New York. music by local church choirs and sessions at the Methodist church.
William Jennings Bryan declares in Zanesville Ohio on September 4 1900 that the party remains fixed on the money question. He emphasizes consistency with the 1896 stance as voters consider currency policy and economic reform in the campaign.
Coolville Oct 8 The Union fair held near here last week drew over 4000 on the last day with ideal weather. Exhibits showed a superior horse stock and cattle, notable races including a free for all won by Dolly Spanker in a track record 2 1147, and a calathumplan parade. Local exhibitors included Elmer Drain Irwin Blair George Dean J H Cabeen G B Mills & Son and others. Credit given to officers and directors for a record meet.
General C H Grosvenor returned from a week of speeches in Pennsylvania. He spoke in Tidioute Hope Warren and Sheffield in Congressmen Sibley district. He predicts a larger Republican plurality than 1896 and contends ex Senator M L Quay will win the next Pennsylvania Senate seat. He plans further talks in Clarksburg Adelphia Franfort and Ross county.
Stores will close on Wednesday and on the evening of the next day due to the state woman's salvagists convention. Local merchants announce temporary closures to accommodate the event and attendees.
Charles E Smith and Hannah Smith are defendants in Southern Ohio Loan and Trust Companys foreclosure action in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. The petition seeks sale of real estate in Glouster and Urbancrest additions, to satisfy the loan and mortgage balance. answer due by November 10.
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