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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

14

Republican Meetings Schedule Across Towns

A long list of Republican campaign meetings with speakers includes Hebbardsville Sharpsburg Hockingport Jerseyville Luhrig Albany Pleasanton Mineral Amesville Lottridge Chase Carbondale Broadwell Coolville Judson Stewart New England. Speakers include J P Wood D H Moore L G Worstell E C Woodworth M D Ratchford A M Lewis A E Price Gen Gros venor D Sayre and others. Dates range October 22 to October 31 with several towns holding events on October 24 and 27 28 29 30.

Albany David Ross Ill J. P. Wood Ohio Pleasanton A. H. Dixon D. Hopkins Mineral E. C. Woodworth A. E. Price BE. C. Woodworth Chase L. G. Worstell L. M. Foster Carbondale Broadwell BE. D. Sayre Woolworth Coolville D. H. Moore Judson Stewart M. M. Bryson New England

Gormley criticised as Glouster mayor and senator pick

The piece attacks Hugh Gormley, Democratic nominee for state senator against L H Moore, citing alleged high taxes, lawlessness, and corruption in Glouster under his leadership. It urges voters to consider tax policy, protection of incumbents, and opposition to single tax proposals before the November 3 election.

Hugh Gormley L. H. Moore Glouster Father Ross Gormley Tom L. Johnson Henry George Hanna U. S Senate Moore Tom Nt

New Music Feature Expanded Messenger to Ten Pages

The American Melody Co and the Messenger announce weekly new music for a year, alternating with instrumental pieces. First title is Sweet evenings come and go love by George Eliot, music by A. J. Albert. Paper expands to ten pages to cover Athens county news, price stays at one dollar annually.

American Melody Co New York Chicago the Messenger George Eliot A.J. Albert Athens County

Wells Celebrate Twentieth Wedding Anniversary at Lathrop

A social event in Lathrop on October 20 marked Mr. and Mrs. Will Wells celebrating their twentieth wedding anniversary. Their home was decorated with palms and flowers for a lavish supper and music. Dozens of guests attended, including the Lovells, Henry families, Giffords, and many local residents, with Miss Lucile Lovell serving at the punch bowl.

Lovell Miss Lovell Herbert H. Henry A. A. Boileau A. Gifford L. B. Glavier Millie Henry E. Bell M. Beasley Jennie White Wm. Boileau Joy G. O. Linscott Meda Curtis F. W. Gibson Lucy Adair Adair John Owens Lizzie Davis D. Hinman D. H. Moore W. B. Golden H. H. Haning W.S. Bower Parker Rigg J. A. Palmer F. R. Painter E. P. Totman Florence Lovell May Walker Charles Smith Lucile Lovell

Blackwood Resigns as Agent for Hocking Valley

William B. Blackwood, longtime agent for the Hocking Valley railway at this place, has tendered his resignation effective November 1. A veteran of 22 years with the line, he will pursue private business. To fill the vacancy, his son John P. Blackwood of Lancaster has been appointed.

William 8. Blackwood Hocking Valley Railway Blackwood Hocking Valley John P. Blackwood Lancaster

Just Struck Town Swedish Comedy Drama Arrives

Amusements notes the Swedish comedy drama Just Struck Town will be shown at the house on Saturday October 24. Emily Erickson Greene stars in the leading Swedish domestic role. Scenic equipment promises perfection and seats are on sale at the opera house with prices 25 35 50.

Emily Erickson Greene

Death of John Kay Former Athens Saloon Keeper

John Kay, once a resident of Athens and saloon businessman on Union street, died of heart failure Saturday morning at his Worthington home. He was about 45, had lived in Athens for years, later farmed at Worthington, and was buried on Monday.

John Kay Athens Worthington Kay Union Street

Why Women 8 Sin at the Opera House

New York society melodrama Why Women 8 Sin plays at the opera house on Tuesday October 27. The production promises soul stirring pathos intense drama and side splitting comedy with magnificent scenery and sensational climaxes that must be seen to be believed.

New York Opera House

Starling Roush Marriage at Central Avenue Home

Miss Louise Roush and Mr. Albert L. Starling wed Saturday evening at the bride’s parents home on Central avenue. Rev. J. W. Slutz officiated in a small circle. The groom has worked as an assistant at W. A. Hibbard’s undertaking establishment. the bride serves with the Central Union Telephone company. The couple left Tuesday noon for Oklahoma City to establish their home.

Louise Roush Albert L. Starling Li Roush Central Avenue J. W. Slutz W. A. Hibbard Central Union Telephone Company Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Soprano Louise Voigt to Sing at College Recital

Louise Voigt, renowned New York dramatic soprano, will perform with the Choral Society of Ohio University at the college auditorium on Thursday evening October 29. The program features rare numbers. admission is 50 cents with no extra charge for reserved seats. Chart opens at Cline's at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning.

Louise Voigt New York Choral Society The Ohio University College Auditorium Cline’s

James A Miller Receives Post-Sachem Regalia

At Mohawk Tribe meeting in Athens James A Miller was presented with post-sachem regalia by tribe members as a token of esteem for his untiring work since the tribe's establishment. Attorney L M Foster spoke for the judge and Miller graciously accepted the gift.

James A. Miller Miller Athens L. M. Foster

Zelda Residents Attend Foraker Douglas Speech in Athens

A number of local residents attended the Foraker Douglas speech in Athens Saturday. Visitors include Jack Hill of Columbus and others related here. Howard Brooks recently visited Lancaster to see his brother F. G. at the Boys Industrial school. The school progresses under Rodolph Byer with Rev W S Bush delivering a Sunday sermon. Bolin made a business trip to Columbus. J W Knowlton expands with a new barn. A good Milch cow is for sale by Frank Rose.

Foraker-Douglas Athens Jack Hill Columbus Howard Brooks Lancaster F. G Boys Industrial School Rodolph Byer W. 8 Bush Bolin J. W. Knowlton

Land for Sale on Athens and Nelsonville Pike near Athens

Land for sale in small tracts on the Athens and Nelsonville pike about 21 miles northwest of Athens. Includes surface, coal, and timber. James White, acting for Athens, advertises the property for sale.

Athens Nelsonville Pike James White

For Slab or Rent Saloon House in Deanville

Business listing for a furnished saloon house in Deanville with good location. Contact G. W. Van Sickle at Murry with reference to date Oct 15.

Deanville G. W. van Sickle Murry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger and Herald Printing Company Fred W. Bush Myron P. Herrick Cuyahoga Warren G. Harding Marion Wade H. Ellis Hamilton Walter D. Guilbert Nobile W. SS. McKinnon Ashtabula Augustus N. Summers Clark E. A. Jones Stark Board of Public Works George H. Watkins Pike David H. Moore A. J. Crawford Andrew Murphy Elmer Golden B. Hi Lal J. J. Lane R. S. Dent Preston F. L. Preston Co J. M. Brady & Co John B. Stetson Albert & Renees Agency Nichaels,stern L. Preston Co Starling-Roush Frank Rose Jule Walters Lawrence Russell Home Furnishing Co Habbo J. M. Woltz Bro Free
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