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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
7
Coroner J J Lane is noted for the coroner post and R S S Dent is listed as infirmary director. The terse entry records two official positions with names and titles without further context.
A long list of Republican rallies is posted for October 22 to October 31 in Hebbardsville Sharpsburg Hockingport Jerseyville Luhrig Albany Pleasanton Mineral Amesville Lottridge Chase Carbondale Broadwell Coolville Judson Steiyart New England Ah Hugh Gormley’s bid for state senator is attacked as corrupt and radical. The piece claims Glouster’s tax rate is highest in the state and calls for action to oppose Gormley and party aims on November 8.
The paper partners with American Melody Co to provide weekly popular songs and instrumental selections for a year. A new love song titled Sweet evenings come and go love by George Eliot, with music by A J Albert, premieres this issue. The MESSENGER expands to ten pages to cover Athens county news more fully while keeping a $1.00 annual prepaid subscription.
A social event in Lathrop marked the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Will Wells. Their home was richly decorated and a sumptuous wedding supper served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lovell, Miss Lovell, and many others, with Miss Lucile Lovell presiding at the punch bowl.
William Blackwood, longtime agent for the Hocking Valley railway in this area, has resigned effective November 1 after 23 years of service. He will pursue his own business ventures, and his son John F. Blackwood of Lancaster is named to fill the vacancy.
John Kay formerly of Athens died at his Worthington home Saturday morning of heart failure. He was about 45 years old and had lived in Athens for years, working in the Union Street saloon business and later engaged in farming at Worthington. He was buried on Monday.
Miss Louise Roush and Albert L. Starling wed Saturday evening at the bride's parents’ home on Central avenue with Rev. J. W. Stutz officiating. The groom has worked in W. F. Hibbard's undertaking business and the bride is with Central Union Telephone. They departed Tuesday for Oklahoma City to settle there.
Swedish comedy drama to be staged at the opera house with Emily Erickson Greene in a leading domestic role. Scenic equipment promises perfection with tickets on sale at the opera house in 25 35 50 cent tiers. Also Why Women Sin a New York melodrama arrives Tuesday to enthrall audiences with strong drama and comedy. Louise Voigt soprano to recital at the college auditorium Thursday with Ohio university Choral Society, program highlights to be announced. Chart opens at Cline's at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning.
At a Mohawk Tribe gathering on Saturday night James A Miller was presented with a post-sachem regalia, a gift from tribe members. Attorney M Foster spoke on behalf of the lodge praising Miller for his untiring work since the tribe's establishment in Athens, and Miller replied graciously.
A Zelda column notes residents attending the Foraker Douglas speech in Athens Saturday. Jack Hill of Columbus visited relatives here while Howard Brooks spent days at Lancaster with his brother F G at the Boys Industrial School. Rev W 5 Bush preached here Sunday and Grant Bolin traveled to Columbus on business. J W Knowlton expands by building a new barn. Good milk cow for sale at a bargain. Prank C Rose.
An examination for Teral mail carriers will be held at the post office at 8:30 Saturday morning. Three new routes are under consideration and inspector J. M. Waltz has reviewed the proposed routes. it is likely three new carriers will be appointed. The drama Why Women Sin, endorsed by ministers and supporters, is noted.
Land for sale in small tracts on the Athens and Nelsonville pike twenty one and a half miles northwest of Athens. Properties include surface coal and timber. Contact James White at Octins Athens for details.
Furnished saloon business space in Deanville offered by G. W. Van Sickie of Murry. Available October 15. Prime location for operations and rental potential in a small town setting.
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