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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1904

Page

6

Parker Dodged Denounces Self by Creating Color Line in Platform

The piece argues the 1904 Democratic platform in St Louis denounces its own principles by veering into race policy. It asserts Parker dodged a direct answer on black voting rights when asked if federal protection would secure them.

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Athens County Tax Notice From Treasurer J F Woodworth

Athens County treasurer announces tax rates per dollar of valuation for state government debt public schools county expenses and local objects. Tax year differs from calendar year with 1904 taxes payable through July 1905. Office hours 7:30 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 4.00. Taxpayers urged to call early and provide property specifics when requesting amounts.

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Parker deemed unfit for nomination and election

Bryan at Chicago declares Judge Parker unfit for the nomination and questions fitness for election. He cites evidence of unfitness and notes the same Parker remains under scrutiny as the St. Louis convention approaches.

Parker Bryan Chicago St. Louis Tge Parker Parer

Cleveland and Rural Free Delivery Support Debate

Four years of Cleveland government did little for rural free delivery. It neglected work Harrison had begun and did the orders of Congress for it. Could Parker be any better.

Cleveland Harrison Congress Parker

Pleasant social at Mrs Laughlin’s 85th birthday

WINGET CHAPEL. Frank Schaulis and little son of Lu hrig spent Sunday with Wm Wingett who is ill. Mrs E Dailey returned from northern visit for friend Gussie Whipley. Jet Tewksbury and family visited J Mastons. Mac Barrows and family were guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Armitage. Wailie Drake and wife/m friends near Athens. A large gathering celebrated Mrs Margaret Laughlin’s 85th birthday with a feast and many presents as evening fell.

Frank Schaulis Luhrig Wm. Wingett E. Dailey Gussie Whipley Jet Tewksbury J. Mastons Mac Barrows Wm. Armitage Wailie Drake Athens Margaret Laughlin Margaret

Shakespeare Eight-Volume Bundle Offered at Office

The office announces a sale of an eight volume Shakespeare set. Details are limited but items appear bundled for purchase at the office location. Potential buyers are advised to inquire for full specifications and pricing.

HOCKINGPORT SOCIAL NOTES TALLY WEEKLY NEWS

Mrs Emily Humphrey trips to St Louis to visit her son and attend the World's Fair. Mrs Lizzie Wells and daughter Jessie attended an alliance social at Mr Curtis and reported a good time. Mrs Horace Knowles visited Parkersburg guests. Mrs Nettie G Morrison visited Coolville. Delmar Stone travels to Cleveland to spend winter with children. Bernice Curtis visiting Parkersburg guest Rose Rath. Frank Hannis reports well drilling to 140 feet with no water. Mrs Geo Sims remains on sick list. Dr Armitage has located in Hockingport at Rev McKim’s house. Ella Munchmeyer and Lewis Wells of Washington spent days with her parents. Clara Rath Bailey and family of Coolville were also noted.

Emily Humphrey St. Louis Lizzie Wells and Daugher Jessie Austin “Curtis Horace Knowles Tracewell Parkersburg Nettie G. Morrison Mary Morrison Coolville Delmar Stone Cleveland Bernice Curtis Rose Rath Frank Hannis Ella Munchmeyer Lewis Wells Washington, W. Va A. Wells Clara Rath Bailey Elizabeth

Mrs Curtis Plans Move To Belpre After Business Trip

Mrs. Alice Curtis traveled on a business trip to Belpre the first of the week and plans to move there soon. Mrs. Bumgardner is visiting Mrs. Stewart as a guest this week.

Alice Curtis Belpre Bumgardner Stewart

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