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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1900

Page

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Thirty-Eight Clubs Deliberative Suffrage Report

A two day Ohio suffrage convention in Athens welcomed 70 voting delegates from 30 local and eight county groups. Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton of Warren chaired, praising civic duty, education, and moral leadership as paths to equal rights. Speakers from Cincinnati Toledo and Cleveland urged sustained activism, with Miss Gail Laughlin and others stressing the future role of women in politics and law alongside men.

Athens Ohio Woman's Safvage Association MEB Ented Harriet Taylor Upton Warren Eght Toledo Sarah A. Bissell Elsen Selly Frayne Susan B. Anthony Club Cincinnati Drs. Sievers and King Miss Taylor Club Cinenati Athens Society Mary, E Stewart Haddox Higley United States Ohio Ohio University DH. Moore M. B. Church State Suffrage Association Upton Frayne Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B Anthony England Elizabeth Coit Columbus Wm. Llor& Garrison Pardee Senate of Tah Wyoming Sne Gail Laugh Jin New York City Wellesley and Cor‘well Liaw School New York Carmell Colorado Aise Anthony University of Rochester Presbyteria C. D. Norris Bliss Florence Craig

Endorsed by the Union for Charles H. Grosvenor

Weestas J A Smith son and others credit Representative Grosvenor of Ohio with staunch support for organized labor. He voted for bills aiding workers and earned the union’s praise. The resolution thanks him for courtesy at trade matters before Congress and wishes him continued support in the future.

Froxnat Laron Ustow Wasaixcox D. C Weestas Charles H. Grosvenor Ohio Organized Labor Noa Charles B. Grosvenor J. A. Smrrisox Comal

Republicans Awake Albany Rally Draws 2500 Crowd

Oct 18 Albany hosted a massive Republican meeting led by Grosvenor Daoroant Woodmansee, drawing an estimated 2500 residents plus many delegates from Athens Lochland Alexander townships and Vinton county. Speakers included J Pi Woon, F A Darban, and D D Woodmanser as the parade and rally showcased strong party unity.

Albany Grosvenor-Daoroant Woodmansee Athens Lochl Alexander Columba Meigs County Columbia Vinton County Ohio Central Albany Cornet Band Harrison McKinley William Dailey Promniy F. A Darban Zanesville Democratic Party D D Woodmanser Cincinnati

Common Pleas Court Docket For Week. Grand Jury Reports

October term opens with 23 witnesses to cover 43 cases. Judge Wood and the grand jury begin extensive investigations and may not report until Friday. Foreman G R Walker. Disposed cases include foreclosures, divorces, partitions, and defaults with judgments and sales ordered where indicated.

Wood Common Pleas Sayre G. R. Walker J. M. Wood E J. Jones Frank. Flinn Victoria Stratton Frank Stratton Pialutiz Athens Lumber Company Prank RB. Ball Hall W. H Brown W. E. Peters Keystone Manufacturing Company D. W. Bossington Finlay Brewing Company Davis

Henry Clays Watch Returns To Spotlight For Historic Piece

A friend leaves a solid gold watch once owned by Henry Clay with Gen Grosvenor. Made by M F Tobian & Co in Liverpool, it bears engravings and an eagle motif. The owner values the watch at 5000 despite frequent offers of 250, hoping to fetch that sum.

Gen Grosvenor Henry Clay J.C Henry Grayy M. F. Tobian & Co Liverpool Clay

Serious Runaway Injures Athens Area Man

Oscar Chase son of John Chase living ten miles south of Athens near Pleasanton was badly injured in a runaway incident on the south bridge last Wednesday evening. The wagon seat loosened, he fell, horses dragged him along the bridge, and he suffered a broken jaw and two chin fractures but escaped internal injuries. He was cared for at a nearby residence, then returned home by Sunday.

Oscar Chase John Chase Athens Pleasanton South Bridge Wednnesday Chase Bening

Pallas Club Holds October Meeting at Mrs Merwin’s Home

The Pallas Club met on Saturday in October at Sunnyside home of Mrs Merwin. Miss Linton opened with a paper on The Topography of Mexico. Mrs C D Hopkins spoke on Ancient Architecture and the Great Temple. Miss Hildrup led the study questions, and Miss Moree presented the Magazine Review on The October Harpers. AL Price and Mrs A O Sloane were elected delegates to the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Marietta. The next meeting is set for October 27 at Mrs Friday’s home.

Pallas Club Cioh

Death of Mrs S H King at Grant Hospital Columbus

Mrs S H King died Friday evening after an operation at Grant Hospital Columbus. Wife of S H King of this place she left three children and one stepchild. Remains brought here for interment with funeral services held Monday at Marshfield conducted by G L Pake and Rev Turley in the cemetery.

Missnan S. H. King Grant Hospital Columbus Marshfield G.L. Pake Rev Turley

Tharp's Fatal Fall At Hollister Coal Works

John Tharp, 31, died after a scaffold collapse at a coal works near Hollister. He and Albert Jenkens were on a timbered structure when a pole gave way, sending them 25 feet to the ground. Jenkens survived with injuries. Tharp never regained consciousness and died Friday night. The Tharp family had farmed nearby for decades and were long associated with the local community. Tharp was buried Sunday in Sands graveyard amid a large funeral turnout. He was described as quiet and frugal, respected by neighbors.

Trenmiz John Tharp Hollister William Joh Deal Company M. W .Tharp Albert Jenkens Yail Tharp Jenkens Jenkers Tharps Coal Company Sands Tn Hs

Teachers Here Tomorrow in Southeastern Ohio Meeting

The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association will convene in the college auditorium tomorrow at one o'clock. The reception committee will include the superintendent and public school teachers. Dr J W Bashford of Delaware will deliver the annual address Friday night at 780 o'clock. Judge Wood will discuss school law Saturday. Davis of Rio Grande College will discuss moral training. Williams of Marietta will present a paper on the Educational Value of the ideal, with other papers and discussions by prominent schoolmen.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association J. W. Bashford Delaware Judge Wood Davis The Rio Grande College Snpt Williams Marietta

Miner William Bean Struck by Water Train Near Redtown

Jacksonville reports a miner named William Bean aged 43 living at Redtown was fatally struck by a water train near his home late last night. His head was severed and his body ground to pieces. He had testified before the grand jury in Athens the day prior. He leaves a wife and several children.

Jacksonville William Bean Redtown Athens

Hall's Catarrh Cure and worm remedies offer dubious claims

The text promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Gelo for piles with political testimonials, urging readers to buy from local druggists. It includes misspelled names and dubious endorsements, noting a Toledo Ohio firm and wholesalers.

F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledy F. J. Cheney Stam Ohio Aldixg Riman & Magyrs Toledo Hat Hall DeWitt S. Pharmacy

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