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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1899

Page

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Lucid Address of Postmaster General at Athens Meeting

Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith spoke at a Nash Club event in Athens on Monday night. He defended Republican policy, praised industrial revival under protective legislation, and argued the Philippines question as a consequence of the Spanish-American War. He praised economic gains and concluded with applause before departing Tuesday noon.

Charles Emory Smith United States Opera House Athens Lus Rida Grosvenor Mr. Smith General Grosvenor Opera Horse D. W Moore T A Smith Nash Club H. G. Stalder Nash Glee Club Ohio Genrai Smith McWinley Borandou Congress Postmaster Smith Alry Philippines Spain Philippine Archipelago Alaska Texas Louisiana Democratic Party Aguinaldo Fillpinus Sim Bic Rinley

Election judges named by Athens county board of elections

The Athens county board of elections on Saturday announced the judges of election for November 7. The list, with presiding judges first and party affiliations noted, includes multiple precincts such as Avzzaspre and avwins, detailing the presiding judge, two Democrat members, Republican first two, and clerks for each precinct.

Athens County Board of Elections Avzzaspre John J. Haning We. Dean G. B Lash L A. Barphill Fred Brooks Ben George Avwins D J Brion W I. Bill F. W. Gibson R Rt. Kerns Cleres W.C. Painter Marvin Miller Arneys W. H. Ring James Cassells Henry Lohse Clerks L H Glazier Bardin Cornr T. A. Holmes Geo. H. Peters A J. Davidson F. M. Moore A. Russell C. O. Lowry Counecs Peeetser George Morrison Richard Dean A Fi McGrath Pb, & Walsa J M Waster E.R. Lash

October term opens with Judge Wood presiding at common pleas

The October term of the common pleas court began Monday with Judge Wood on the bench. A grand jury panel was drawn including A Wells, George Bethel, Harvey Linscott, and others. Several jurors were excused for good cause. more were called to complete the panel. Cases disposed include continuances, settlements, dism issals, and mortgage actions. Judge Milner stood in for Sedge Wood in Portsmouth. Rose and Vanway and Charles Linscott were granted divorces on wilful absence and neglect grounds.

Common Pleas Judge Wood A. Wells George Bethel Harvey Linscott Wm. Shaner J. FE. Beckler A C. Davis Edward Lawrence Geo. K. Harris H. L. Blackwood W.j.strare Edward Farris CG. L. Bean C M. Pierce R. W. Davis William Shaner H. A. Cook W. J. Stuart Harry Reach Thomas Angell James Johnson Griffy Lewis Retsonville Foundry & Machine Co David Mathews Emma Stewart David Stewart Elizabeth Hawk Johnson Hawk Deborah Woolman Isaac E. Chappelear George A. Lillie Mary A. Sams Joseph XII Biddie Chester Woodworth WS. McKitrick Jacob L. Jones Ihe Mead Chris Schoenean State of Ohio Evan Joseph Thzabeth Joseph Webster Bros. & Co Peter Mackin John C. Milner Portsmouth Sedge Wood Rose &. Vanway Robert W. Vanway Charles Linscott Amanda Linscont the Plain Uff Che Definazat

Anniversary celebration marred by oil stove blast

Mr and Mrs G Hopkins marked their 25th wedding anniversary with about fifty guests. A dinner followed by toasts turned tragic when the oil stove exploded. Miss Katie Hopkins suffered burns to her hands, while Mr Hopkins and Mr S H Ring were injured.

G. Hopkins

Typhoid Epidemic Sweeps Darcrox Amid Water Concerns

Typhoid fever grows to epidemic proportions in Darcrox with four deaths including Mrs Charles Tanner and two local children. The five year old child of Elze Creighton and Mrs Charles McBride and child have died recently. Several others ill and more deaths expected, area blamed on impure water.

Darcrox Charles Tanner Elze Creighton Charles McBride

Fones-Cable Nuptials at Nelsonville

Miss Louise B. Cabia and Mr. William I. Jones were married this afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Nelsonville. Rev. Henry Fulton officiated as a large gathering attended and the couple departed for an extended honeymoon. Athens guests included Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Craig, Miss Florence Craig, Mr. Watson Craig, Mrs. Sarah Kaler, and Miss Mary Kaler.

Florence Craig Watson Craig Sarah Kaler Mary Kaler

Dyspepsia Cure Endorsement From Kalamazoo Patient

Chester A. Brown of Kalamazoo Michigan reports that Kodo Dyspepsia Cure cured a severe indigestion case without stomach aids. He states it digest food and recovers strength, recommending it to all dyspeptics. Cline's Pharmacy is noted as source.

Chester A. Brown Kalamazoo, Mich Kodo Cline

Can't Play Ball Ohio University suffers crushing 41 0 defeat at Columbus

Ohio University football suffers a second straight humiliating loss as Ohio State crushes OU 41 to 0 at Columbus. Battered backs, broken collarbone and sprained ankles mark the rout while OU fails to halt the Buckeyes’ rapid, relentless drives. The squad prepares for a next clash against Delaware as injuries mount.

Ohio University Columbus O. U L. U O. GU Cave Dalton Sullivan Francis O. W O Delaware Athens Athletic Park Nelson Jfile Francis Gna Edmundsen Sayers Ittt Cable Waarton I Micktechwart Fay Beckler ‘Trion Yast Catelliger Caldwell Rerigdand Lingd Banbleton Dad Percy Ohio State Westwater_ Yost Hager

Fire in a Church at Cuoatytey

A Sunday service at the Methodist church was interrupted by a fire discovered mid service. The quick alarm and citizen response with buckets of water prevented major damage. Only a small roof section burned. origin traced to a defective flue. No serious harm reported.

Cuoatytey Fie

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Eckley

The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs 3 B Eckley was celebrated at their home two miles west of Athens on October 6. Their children and grandchildren attended, a fine reunion with a generous meal. Guests included Mr and Mrs B M Garrett and Miss Idea Eckley of Osawatomie Kansas, Mr and Mrs J B Eckley of Council Grove Kansas, and Mrs Nettie Woodworth, and Mr and Mrs R W Eckley with daughter Miss Gertrude of Athens.

3. B. Eckley Athens Reanton B. M. Garrett Idea Eckley Osawatomie Kansas J. B. Eckley Council Grove Nettie Woodworth R. W Eckley Gertrude

Republican Wool Prosperity Promised by Fleming Sale

AMUSEVILLE Oct 24 Daniel Fleming sold 160000 pounds of wool to eastern buyers at 90 cents a pound last week. Much of the wool had been held four or five years bought previously at 13 to 21 cents per pound. All wool bought at the lower price was for the crop. This is another testimonial for Republican prosperity.

Amusville Daniel Fleming

Republican Hosts Rally With Grosvenor Garfield and Price

A large Amesville turnout greeted Gen Grosvenor Hon James Garfield and Hon A E Price at a Republican rally. Garfield praised GOP progress while Grosvenor defended the Philippine policy and Price defended the ticket. Voters from Ames and surrounding area planned to vote in the coming November election.

Grosvenor, Garfield and Price

Mrs Elizabeth B Custer Visits Athens Friend in War Fame

Mrs Elizabeth B Custer wife of General Custer visited Athens for several days last week en route to Monroe Michigan. She stayed with Mrs A J Davidson a Civil War era companion of the general and spoke of deep friendship between the women. Custer, fifty five, once noted as one of Washingtons most brilliant and pretty women, has lived in New York since the massacre.

Athens Elizabeth B. Custer General Custer A. J. Davidson

Amesville mining activity shows broad prospecting on farms

Anes Oi reports an active week of prospecting in Amesville area with operators Gilliland Hiapinkide and Owings drilling on John Paimpa and Scott Ran farms. The Anderson farm shows a duster at No 1 while Edwards Booth reach about 300 feet with a deep well on D Phil Lips farm.

Amesvinne Anntarly Gilliland, Hiapinkide & Owings John Paimpa Toscott Anderson Aj Duster Edwards & Booth D. Phillips

Gormley’s Fall in Ohio Campaign Scene

Oct 23 report from Larmer details Hugh Gormley of Gloucester unannounced in Lathrop. He barn-staged a speech to a small crowd, claiming to be undying friend of labor, but a toppled barrel interrupted the address as locals demanded more details and beer vanished.

Larmer Hugh Gormley Glouster Gormley Democratic Committee Tomtom Lathrop Gorley Ohio Washington

Marriage Licenses and Officiants Listed in Athens Area

Several marriage license notices list couples and officiants across Athens and nearby towns. Harry A. Pleming and Etea L. Linscott were wed with Federal Rall Karnes officiating. Others include Gay A. Wilson and Olive M. Brooks in Athens, George J. Chappelear with Anna M Mills in Jacksonville, Hamilton DeWeese and Flantean Han Ler in Marshfield, and Worley W. Brown with Grace M. McKinstry in Athens. Rev. Henry Fulton and Rev. L C. Had dox officiated according to the notices.

Licenise Harry A. Pleming Etea L. Linscott Bost Federal Rall Karnes Gay A. Wilson Olive M. Brooks Athens George J. Chappelear Anna M Mills Jacksonville Henry Ley Hamilton DeWeese Flantean Han Ler Marshfield Cyrug Rose W. I. Jones Louise B Cable Nelsonville Henry Fulton Worley W. Brown Grace M. McKinstry L C. Haddox

Catarrh Cure Promises Cure with Constitutional Formula

Regional health ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy. Claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces with 100 dollar guarantee for any failure. Includes testimonials and references to other products and cures.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Ie Acta T.c. . Hatls

New Lunch and Sample Room Advertises Food and Liquor

An old ad proclaims a new lunch and sample room serving roast beef pork oysters and hot soups plus Clover Top Rye and Bourbon. It mentions a new building fixtures mail orders and a local contact. Also includes testimonials endorsing DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and pharmacy notices.

Fammmaz Union Street

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