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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
4
Voters in Hamilton and Marion counties see Judge of the Supreme Court W. Z. Davis on the ballot and Wade H. Ellis running for Attorney General. The slate emphasizes courtroom experience and public service as key qualifications.
Voters see vacancies for several offices including Commissioner, Surveyor and Coroner with ballots listing the unfilled posts and placeholder names. The article notes ongoing discussions and impending nominations as the election approaches.
Judge J. M. Wood and E. D. Payre address Guysville on Saturday October 2. Lieut. Gov. Harding and J. J. Mullaney speak at Glouster on Saturday November 4. IL M Foster J J Mullaney and Dr F P Bachman of Ohio University speak at Marshfield Monday November 6. Gen H Grosvenor and Hon P Wood visit Chauncey Monday November 6. Hon T E Burton and Hon Albert Douglas speak at Nelsonville Friday October 2.
The Ohio State Republican platform highlights a sequence of liquor laws from 1882 Pond to 1904 Brannock, noting local option and dry- township and municipal outcomes. It cites Democratic votes on each measure, claiming broad Republican support and broad effectiveness, with many communities choosing to be dry.
Sunday excursion via Ohio Central Lines to Middleport Gallipolis and Pt. Pleasant with 1.15 round trip to Middleport and 1.25 round trip to Gallipolis and Pt. Pleasant. Special train from Athens at 10 33 am and return from Pt Pleasant at 5 30 pm with all intermediate stops. Special low Sunday rates between all stations.
Next Sunday morning at 10 30 Rev H Rutledge of Cleveland a leading temperance advocate will speak for the Anti Saloon League. He is described as a capable engaging speaker. Other services of the day will proceed as usual.
Business visitor E C Murphy toured Parkersburg on Thursday, meeting local merchants and observing market conditions.
Hy. D. Davis, State Fire Marshal, explains how high resistance in conductors causes heat and fires, outlines faulty wiring and improper lamp use as key risks, and notes Ohio recorded 70 electrical fires last year with most in hazardous locations. He warns about short circuits, worn insulation, and the breaking point of incandescent bulbs.
Lewis R Gillilan born May 22 1867 died of typhoid fever at his home near Coolville October 17 1905 aged 38 years four months and twenty five days. He married Nora M Smith on December 31 1800 and left six children. He joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and followed Rev J M Shoop then Rev M R Crabbo in a devout Christian life until death.
An old advertisement promotes Tonsiline as a quick cure for sore mouth and throat conditions. It warns of serious illnesses like croup and diphtheria if untreated and urges readers to keep Tonsiline on hand for emergencies at home.
Fletcher Hawk and Miss Emma Scott wed on Saturday evening October 21 at the bride’s mother home two miles west of Athens. Rev. Lowe of the Christian church officiated. The couple plans to reside on the Plains.
The Zion Baptist Church reports strong financial support for its new building with many subscribing liberally to the building fund. The pastor Rev Geo Washington urges even more contributions this week to aid the building committee and improve a neglected town area. Ed Berry treasurer. Building committee.
Henry Logan mayor of Athens village Ohio proclaims a municipal election on November 7 1905 from 5 30 am to 5 30 pm at polling places. Voters will elect a mayor marshal village clerk three council members a corporation treasurer and three trustees of public affairs.
J. L. Beckler of Mineral was in town for business the latter part of the week. He is building a house here and will move his family soon.
An English burglar claims thieves are superstitious and will never rob a house that employs a cross eyed servant. He warns to save your cross eyed servants as protection.
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