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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1902

Page

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Enthusiastic Hanna Douglas Laylin Rally Draws Large Athens Crowd

A Friday forenoon gathering on the University campus in Athens drew about two thousand Republicans. Senator Hanna and party, including Laylin and Douglas, spoke on prosperity and state issues. General Grosvenor introduced Hanna who received a tumultuous ovation as students and residents praised the party’s platform and leadership.

Hanna-Douglas-Laylin College Soldiers’ Monument Amesville Albany Hanna Marietta Laglin Elmer Dover G.A. R Washington Grosvenor Moore Wood F. W. Bush Worstell Executive Committee General Grosvenor University Terrace Logan Senator Hanna Athens Ohio Sunday Creek Marshfield Luhing Athens County Joseph M. Wood Albert Douglas Chillicothe Douglas Republican Party Tom Johnson Laylin United States Senate St. Louis McKinley Panama Canal Mark New Moses

Double tragedy of W L Walden a Marietta merchant

W L Walden a Coolville born commission merchant near Marietta died by self destruction last week by jumping into the Muskingum river. His body was recovered Tuesday after an earlier suicide attempt with a gun. He leaves a wife Elizabeth Hope and both parents in Coolville. Funeral services were held in Marietta. The obituary notes prior suicide attempt and a long business tenure as a commission merchant.

W. L. Walden Marietta Athens Muskingum River Coolville W. M. Walden Elizabeth Hope T. J. Hope Muskingum Panam Street Sonoma Putnam Street Wharf McClure Walden Scammel Street

Foraker and Harding Speak at Nelsonville Welcome

Senator Foraker and State Senator Harding, killed to speak at Nelsonville Friday night, were greeted by a large crowd. More than two thousand attendees packed the station and opera house amid red fire displays as miners, angry at Grosvenor, voiced strong support. Harding spoke twenty five minutes on state and national affairs before Foraker's hour long address.

Foraker Harding Nelsonville Gen. Grosvenor James Haughey Opera House Henry Comstock Senator Harding Senator Foraker

Republican Meetings Reach Towns Across Ames County

Schedule lists GOP gatherings in Amesville Coolville Stewart Lottridge Judson Broadwell Sharpsburg Chase New England Hebbardsville Jacksonville Midfield Pleasantton Jerseyville Carbondale Chauncey with Gen Grosvenor Gen Hurst and allied candidates visiting October 16–25. Local judges and party figures like Sayre Worstell Hopkins Rose and Foster attend in each venue.

Amesville H. Grosvenor H. Hurst Coolville O. H. Grosvenor Stewart Lottridge E. D. Sayre L. G. Worstell Judson Hebbardsville H. G. Stalder Jacksonville L . Foster E. ©. Woodworth Midfield J. P. Wood Pleasantton A. W. Lynch D. Bopkina Jerseyville Carbondale M. M. Bryson A. H. Dixon Chauncey L M. Foster

Lawrence Cable and Charles W Lawrence Tie at Sunnyside

A social event in Athens marked by the marriage of Charles W Lawrence to Helen A Cable on Wednesday evening October 8 at the bride’s Sunnyside residence. Rev W D Cherrington officiated as serenading friends visited to offer congratulations and best wishes.

Athens Charles W. Lawrence Helen A. Cable Sunnyside W. D. Cherrington

Teachers Meeting of the 8 E A Co Association

The next meeting will be held at Lottridge on Saturday Oct 18 1902. A literary program will be carried out followed by discussion of the Theory of Creation and related topics.

8. E. A. Co. Teachers Association Lottridge Crea

Smallpox Under Control In Waterloo Township

Water loo township and Athens board of health report smallpox under control with no fatalities expected. Two mild new Marshfield cases in quarantined houses. Luhrig, Carbondale and Mineral free. One rumor of a Vinton county case disproved. Vaccination drive credited for improved safety and freedom of communication restored.

Waterloo Township Luhrig Carbondale Mineral Vinton County Athens County Boards of Health Athens Marshfield Waterloo

Pallas Club Votes In New Members And Roles

The Pallas Club met Saturday with Mrs. Scott as vice president and Mrs. Mercer presiding. New members Mrs. Cootes and Mrs. Lancaster joined. Miss Cochran and Miss Weiher presented papers on Primitive Russia and Influence of Tartar Mongols. Miss Glaizer elected librarian, Mrs. Evans delegate, Mrs. Moore alternate to the Toledo federation. Next meeting at Mrs. Ella Osborne's home.

Pallas Club Scott Mercer Cootes Lancaster Ryan Russia Miss Cochran Weiher Hildrup Moore Miss Glaizer Evans Toledo Ella Osborne

Trip Around the World for 25 Cents in Athens Charity Event

The Presbyterian church ladies arrange a 25 cent world tour aboard Athens livery services. On Tuesday October 21 residents may participate, paying a single coupon for the full journey with free refreshments at every station.

Athens Presbyterian Church Lndies

Miners Strike Over 10 Percent Assessments

Glouster October 13 miners employed in Continental Coal Company mine No 16 Hollister strike as engineers and blacksmiths refuse 10 percent assessment to join anthracite miners. District officials seek settlement with possible wider action if unresolved. Output in bituminous mines not shown to be withheld. Coal price rises amid fuel shortage.

Glouster Continental Coal Company Hollister Sanday Creek Hocking

Total Moon Eclipse Visible At Athens This Evening

Weather permitting a total lunar eclipse will be visible at Athens this Thursday evening. Timings show moon entering shadow at 10 17 18, total eclipse beginning 11 19 00, middle at 12 08 24, total end 12 47 54, moon leaving shadow 13 49 42 Central standard time.

Athens

Whipple and Patterson Mingle in Evening Nuptials

George Whipple and Lena Patterson wed last night at 8 at the bride’s mother Eunice Patterson's residence on University Terrace. Rev. L. A. Patterson of Pataskala officiated in a small gathering. The groom is a clerk at Clines' Pharmacy and the bride recently with D. Zeneer & Company. They will reside on University Terrace.

George Whipple Lena Patterson Eunice Patterson University Terrace Rev L. A. Patterson Pataskala Clines’ Pharmacy D. Zeneer & Company

Kimes Ryther Couple Wed At Home of Bride’s Parents

Rice Kimes of Judson and Lizzie R were married at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs John Ryther in Lottridge on Sunday afternoon at one o clock. Rev J P Childs of the Christian church officiated and the couple later enjoyed a dinner with thirty five guests.

Delightful House Party at Frame Residence

Mrs. A. B. Frame of north Wayne street will host a house party for several days. The Frame home has been refitted. Guests arriving tonight include Charles Morris of Athens, Leonidas Jewett Morris of Mobile, Mrs. James Kennedy of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Calvary Morris of Cleveland. Mr. Morris travels abroad. Mr. Kennedy misses event due to his father’s illness in Detroit.

A. B. Frame North Wayne Street Morris New York Kennedy Detroit Piqua Dispatch

Murray Anderson Breaks Collar Bone in University Scrimmage

Murray Anderson a university student from Chillicothe fractured his collar bone during a scrimmage on the university field last evening. He was taken to the office of Drs. Alderman and Biddle where the fracture was reduced and bandaged. Anderson is not a team member, honoring his parents wishes despite his love for the sport.

Murray Anderson Chillicothe Drs. Alderman & Biddle Anderson

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Athens County Republicans University Orient Spain Dewey Manila Hawaii Democratic Party The Agricultural Society A. M. Lewis Bower Bro Bert Risley Warren Ed Berry Josten J. E. Donaldson Grim & Finsterwald R. M. Laird & Co B. Foley J. W. Pickett Ed Banks Lawrence Cable Vinton Sion Judge Bethel Germany Zenner Japan Preston Ireland State Hospital Africa America William Hoover Ohio University Whipple-Patterson Kimes-Ryther
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