Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1895

Page

3

McKinley Denies Extravagance in Ohio Expenditures

Governor McKinley defends the seventy first general assembly appropriations as necessary for state needs and public institutions. He cites the epileptic asylum project and Ohio’s exhibit at the Columbian Exposition, arguing the state bears costs for veterans pensions and welfare programs while opposing Republican critics.

Cincinnati Hamilton County McKinley Campbell General Assembly of Ohio Seventy-First General Assembly Sixty-ninth General Assembly Commonwealth Poll Union Rif Colwuub Clis Tau Willan Chie Miescer Ari Obie Aishke Anton Ante State of Apalan Great Motional

County Correspondence from Athens County News Notes

Delayed, Miss Villa Yates suffers a typhoid attack. Mother Rickey is very ill with little hope of recovery. Rev J L Landsette preached at Pleasanton M L church on October 6. Wm Priggs and Mrs Wm Gilkey, previously ill, now convalescent. Apple picking is the order of the day as fruit growers harvest a large apple crop for years.

Local Notices and Social Snippets From Athens Area

Minerva Calvert moved into the house lately occupied by Jacob Gilkey. Nantey Sharp of Vinton county visits her brother Charles Pettit. Barney Wyatt expected to occupy his dwelling soon. A Wines shipped near load of cattle to Cincinnati Saturday. Mr. Pratt and bride of Bedford visited grandfather Tsaae Brooks on Sunday. Y P S C E program featured Florence Pratt recitation. Campaign activity rises after the McKinley Grosvenor speech at Athens.

Minerva Calvert Jacob Gilkey Nantey Sharp Vinton County Charles Pettit Barney Wyatt A. Wines Cincinnati Mr. Pratt Bride of Bedford Tsaae Brooks Florence Pratt

Delayed Villa Yates Sick With Typhoid Fever

Reports from Jersey ville and Mt. Pleasant note several community events. Stella Nice attended church last Sunday. Miss Belle Robinson’s funeral was held at Clark's chapel. Lewis Kelley joined the Christian Endeavor society in Mr. Pleasant. scarlet fever suspends meetings. first quarterly conference meeting slated for Marshfield circle in Mt. Pleasant on a forthcoming weekend. a general invitation extended to all.

Villa Yates Stella Nice Jerseyville Belle Robinson Clark’s Chapel Lewis Kelley Shade Christian Endeavor Society Mr. Pleasant Scarlett Christian Endeavor Soiety Mt. Pleasant Atteria

Local notices and incidents from distant travels and events

Delayed Sarah Humphrey returns from Columbus while Deputy Edwards serves subpoenas in Athene. W. K. Hartnell travels to Baltimore for dental studies. John Campbell buys a Shetland pony for his daughter Lizzie. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. The Whites and A C Davis join a cheap excursion to Cincinnati. Miss Rathbone and sixteen Belpre girls plan an entertainment at the I O Q P hall Wednesday. Pujah Green is arrested for pointing a gun at Miss Swindley and threatening to kill her. Urial is called before Squire Lida but is dismissed after a defeat in the papers. Attorneys Adams and Mayor Uesoim defend Green. Monahan for Swidley.

Sarah Humphrey Columbus Pentay Edwards Athene W. K. Hartnell Baltimore John Campbell Armstrong Lizzie Douglass Morrison C. B. White A. C. Davis Cincinntti Miss Rathbone

Local notes on farming, court notices, and school progress

Christopher Stephenson reports a strong cane year while Frank Dowler returns from Missouri pleased with the findings. Subpoenas issued to many locals for the grand jury. Rev. Scott preached at F. M. church delivering an excellent discourse. Horses cheap now. Frank Finsterwald bought one for 10 cents and sold it for 2.50 after two days of use. Herbert Dowler and cousin Charles visited Hocking county for business and pleasure. Our school thrives under Miss Annetta Higgins, praised as one of Athens County’s top teachers.

Frank Dowler Missouri Grand Jury Scott F. M Frank Finsterwald Stone Pike Herbert Dowler Charles Dowler Hocking County Annetta Higgins Hoggins Athens County

Local Social News Notes and Family Visits

Mrs O T Noble visits friends in Cincinnati while James Windsor travels to Richmond Virginia. F S Bean at West Junction is home briefly. George and Harry LeGanllon return after a short absence. Miss Blanche Bean recovers from typhoid. Jennie Calvert back from Oakley visit. Carl and Elyn Townsend return to Hilliard after visiting here. Mrs Joe Marshall and Addie Murphy visit Mrs Hardy Lawrence in Richmond. Infant daughter of Dr and Mrs B D Harper dies Monday October 7 funeral at Presbyterian church. Windsor birthday party September 2 marked 18th anniversary. many friends attend.

O T. Noble Cincinnati James Windsor Richmond F.S. Bean West Junction George Harry LeGanllon Miss Blanche Bean Jennie Calvert Oakley Carl Elyn Townsend Hilliara Joe Marshall

Peach Ridge Social Notes Delayed Visitations and Meetings

Miss Stella Smith of Hixon visited her parents Sunday. John Knop of Elm Rock spent weekend at home. Mrs Love visits Robert Love family at Sand Ridge. E G Masters meeting closed last Tuesday. Sisk family of Sand Ridge stayed with Mike Tippie. Riley Morris of Hooper Ridge visited Miss Nore Earns Saturday. Miss Ida Huston hosted Miss Hattie Masters of Hibbardsville. Mrs Bert Tippie and Elma guest of Emma Crown last week. Miss Mary Robinson of Hooper Ridge visited her brother C C Robinson. Lizzie Mohler taught at school and visited friends in Athens. Mirza Karns sold farm to Dave White and will winter with Melissa Hemrick in Virginia.

Stella Smith Hixon John Knop Elm Rock Love Robert Love Sand Ridge E. G. Masters Sisk Mike Tippie Riley Morris Hooper Ridge Nore Earns Ida Huston Hattie Masters

Feeding cattle demand shifts from Ohio to western farms

Reports from Ohio describe drought forcing farmers to dispose of stock as western rain and pastures improve. Through the past two weeks, several cars of feeding cattle crossed toward Town. A Nebraska sheep feeder bought over 1,000 stock sheep in Ohio last week, reversing typical movement patterns.

Usvancy Ohio Nebraska Drovers’ Journal

Favorite Prescription and Buckeye Route Ad Summary

An 19th century style advertisement urges women to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female diseases, claiming it restores health, fights nervous disorders, and aids sleep. The Buckeye Mileage catalog promotes travel lines including B&O, Wabash, and Big Four railways, encouraging readers to review lines before purchasing through Buckeye Route agents.

Mae

Buckeye Route ticket info in historic Columbus ad

A fragmentary rail poster offers tickets to major elites across the United States and Cun. Dory coaches and parlor cars on express trains from Macon connections to Noel South Nustind West. Pullman sleeping cars Columbus to Chicago. Contact the Buckeye route agent Watt Wistike Columbus Onto for full information.

The United States Cun Dory Macon Noel South Nustind West Pullman Columbus Chicago Watt Wistike

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Campbell Valse Sion Hoke Smith Grand Army Dallas Texas Exas Iron Mountain St. Louis General Christian Missionary Convention Christian Church Texas State Park Dallas Exposition Vaviliste Entertainment Pallan Palace Informaton St. Warwick Ne Street Cipgnnati al Mattes East Alexander Athens Hickory Grove Cooclwelle Marcimont Christopher Stephenson Guysville Ilayed Peach Ridge Thar Masonic University Beaver Pennsylvania Ohio River Poraker Republican Party Wits Buckeye Church & CO New York Weite HOUOK Drops Solo Atta Coe Pes Borrie Herd Medicine CO NEW York Weekly Tribune Messenger and Herald the Messenger and Geo. W. Best Trible New York City Willy Loch Welle Toledo Columbous, Marion Petroit Michigan Canada Kansas City, Atchison Omatla Cara Y. Dokian Prospect Marton Sandusky tDaily A.M. P.M. Toeteys Detroit Carey p.Sandsky Delaware Lancaster Nelsonville Tipenaiiel Ted Civics OF New England Boston Niagara Falls Wilda City Pass Martin Cinetnai Uskingum Valley Philadelphia Washington & Pitts Zanesville Dennison Tranway Indianapolis Points West Lucinnaut Cicetonat Nova Lancaster Accommod New Lexington Junction City Ko & O Chrelevile Washington WH. Vv. &T Circleville Washington OG Howita Trin No Coil Vs .L Bremen T. 40 New Lestugion Washington C Coh & D. and Co. S Dunetton City Om, Bennet FP. M Wilsingor Gen Pass Agt
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication