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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
4
A fragment notes observers in Athens County as a tally unfolds and state officials monitor the election results. The cadence hints at a counting moment with vigilant oversight by authorities and local watchers.
The piece urges voters to support Republicans and turnout next Tuesday. It extols party patriotism and civic service while praising Athens as a center of science and intellect, contrasting it with perceived local deficiencies in public facilities and sanitation.
In the final campaign phase the Democratic party attacks free rural delivery as a costly misallocation arguing people do not want mail at home. They frame it as opposing progress and cite large government expenditures despite continual rollout of free delivery and a shrinking revenue deficit this year.
A large Columbus Republican gathering at the Board of Trade auditorium favors a new municipal code. Governor Nash outlines benefits including expanded council power, at large members, merit-based appointments, mayoral veto, and safeguards against excess taxation and debt with checks by sinking fund commissioners and two thirds vote requirements.
Mr and Mrs Sid Baker planned anew home in Wheeling. Miss Riley returns home from Lower Newport after visiting Mrs Harris. Mr and Mrs John F Bingman and daughter Helen of Washington Co C visit relatives. Several others travel or visit kin. Typhoid cases improve. new M E pastor Rev McKenney sets 6 30 services.
The platform urges immediate tariff revision, echoed by Grover Cleveland. Voters face a choice between more tariff tinkering or recalling the Wilson era prosperity of 1893 to 1896. Headlines ponder hunger amid economic debate.
A fragment notes political actors across factions claim ownership of every Bigelow vote. The cited line implies contesting groups seek credit for électoral support amid shifting alliances in a contested local race.
Community notices list Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Baker at the infirmary attending church. Guests include George Gabriel and Arthur Royles from Nelsonville, Wm. Gabriel’s family, Ed Winger of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker visiting Friends at Guysville. Mrs. Wolfe improves after illness. Rev Black and H. L. Bakeer family return from Marshfield. others relocate or travel between Albany, Pomeroy, Stewart, Union church, Denver, Toledo, Colorado, Iowa.
Leslie Stout visited Athens and stayed with Emerson Burton and wife. Leander Harris and Dora Swartz were at Dora Swartz's parents with her fever improving. Basom of Fairview visited C E Chase. Anna Wells stayed on Silver Ride. Susie Jeffers from Athens visits her parents for a few weeks.
In Athens county, Columbus based Safety Vehicle Brake Co seeks live agents to promote its patented Friction Band Brate. The company advertises commission based on sales and aims to expand its sales network.
A notarized testimonial statement endorses F. J. Cheney & Co. as trustworthy and able to fulfill obligations. The letter cites wholesalers Wes & Truax Walding Kinnan & Marvin in Toledo and asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available free, price 75 cents per bottle, with Hall's Family Pills promoted.
In November the dispute centers on Tom Johnson using injunctions to dodge taxes while W. J. Bryan argues against government by injunction. The note from Findlay Republican records a satirical clash over tax payment and legal authority.
Cleveland and Akron papers debate Tom Johnson and tax policy amid a rising real estate levy under his administration. Governors Nash and Roosevelt receive praise for tax moves while opponents accuse Johnson of deception and lobbyist activity in a heated, partisan exchange across multiple Ohio papers.
Probate notices show multiple executors and administrators filing first or final accounts for deceased estates. Names include L H Glazier Mary A Hall Kessinger Sarah E Patterson M E Bingman William Gilkey Bertha M Lawrence Evan J Jones Dr Nelson Keturah Wickham and guardianship of John W Broadwell. Hearing set for November 22 before Judge Bethel. dates October 30 to November 20, 1902.
Classified notice from J W Deweese in Athens Ohio offers a pony described as gentle and safe suitable for family use. The ad notes the pony is of good size and listed for sale.
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