Our County Fair Calls for Community Support and Pride
A call to county residents to back the county fair with enthusiastic, liberal support, urging citizens to participate and boost local festivities as a home affair.
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07 Sep 1893
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Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1893
Page
1
No Fair in Ohio Draws Countywide Attendance Appeal
The note urges everyone to attend No Fair in Ohio this year highlighting its many attractive features and the chance to meet friends from across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Speed Ring Attracts Wide Interest At Fair
The Speed Ring will be especially attractive with many of the country’s fastest horses already entered. County residents are urged to attend in large numbers to show support for the fair’s success.
Washington Letter 1893 House rules debate and policy shifts
Washington Letter from Sept 4 1893 reports Ex Speaker Reed’s strong display in the House rules debate and the split among Democrats. It notes the administration delaying rule adoption, tariff hearings under Cleveland, and shifting positions in the Senate silver fight influenced by patrons and party discipline. Also covered are pension suspensions backlash, sugar policy talks, and trains to the Indianap olis encampment with G A R veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Reed
Speaker Crisp
Mr. Reed
Ways and Means
Cleveland
Senate
Northwest
Voorhes and Gorman
Peffer
South
Hansbrough
North Dakota
National Bank
Finance Committee
Indianapolis
Washington
Hoke Smith
Gorman
Vorhees
Palmer
Holman
Democratic Party
Old hero Bundy praised for Civil Rights vote in era of amnesty
A Chillicothe Leader column lauds H. S. Bundy for voting in favor of the Civil Rights bill and Amnesty Act, noting his long Republican service, loyalty, and past generosity in Jackson County. An Indianapolis dispatch describes Grand Army encampment visitors as warmly welcomed by Indianapolis, with city hosts ensuring comfort amid tariffs and government revenue concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundy
House of Representatives
Congress
The
Republic
Ohio
Enoch
Jackson County
Indianapolis
National Grand Army
Hoosier
Ohio Republican League reorganizes for 1893 campaign
The Ohio Republican League reopens its old headquarters at 120 East State Street Columbus and calls for reorganization of inactive clubs. Officers urge active workers to contact secretary B L McElroy and restore organized clubs statewide. The piece also notes Rev Dr L D McCabe of Delaware Ohio joins silver coinage advocates in Denver and discusses prize money in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Republican League
East State Street
Columbus
B. L. McElroy
League
Tor
Denver
Colorado
L. D. McCabe
Delaware
Ohio
McCabe
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio University
Athens
Nicaragua Seeks US Protectorate Debate Rages
The article notes Nicaragua's push for an American protectorate met with strong opposition from England and France. It argues the United States should assume responsibility if Nicaragua requests it or American interests demand it, stressing the canal stakes. It mentions Russia Germany and Italy may have views, and suggests Hawaiian affairs pale beside Nicaragua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
England
France
United States
Nicaragga
Russia
Germany
Italy
Morrison Reeves Wedding Report From Pomeroy Telegraph
Ira Morrison of Pleasanton in Athens county and Millie Reeves of near Downington were married in the Remington house parlor at 10 30 a m on Wednesday. Rev Morgan Lewis of Buchtel officiated with friends present and a wedding dinner served by Landlord Dixon. The couple departed for Downington then Pleasanton to establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Telegraph
Ira Morrison
Pleasanton
Athens County
Millie Reeves
Downington
Remington House
Morgan Lewis
Buchtel
Dixon
Lewis
Minersville
Pleasaton
An Attractive Child and a Mother’s Candid Tale
A Boston mother recounts her daughter’s early struggle with a severe nervous disorder later treated by Dr. Greene’s Nervura. The piece blends a hopeful medical narrative with local notices and brief items, including weather predictions and community happenings.
Rumor of Athens County Fair Postponement Denied
Local report denies a rumor that the Athens County Fair was postponed due to scarlet fever. Officials say the disease has disappeared and no postponement is needed. The Coolville Fair will run the 4th, 5th and 6th of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Coolville
Community News From Frost and Nearby Towns
Individuals visited relatives near Guysville and in Troy townships while others attended the World's Fair. Local residents began rebuilding after a fire in Stewart. A large fish catch near Hocking measured 5 feet 7 inches. An entertainment at Frost's new G A RB hall is planned for Friday. Mrs. William Buff died near Frost aged in recent days. funeral at Baptist church. Delegates from Washington Association enjoyed hospitality in Watertown. Athens County elected officers Rose Sigbem and C Dean to Y P C U roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Patten
Guysville
Frank B. Patten
Eliza Minear
J. M. Malichi
E. Wagoner
Stewart
Austin Frost
Troy
Indiana
Jerry Male
No. 6 Bridge
Hocking
Pauline Patten
C. Dean
Washington Association
Watertown
Washington County
Ohio
Roscoe Wallcot
Marietta Register
Athens County
Rose Sigbem
Association
Ohio Day at the World's Fair Eight Dollar Round Trip
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway offers an eight dollar round trip to the World’s Fair with tickets on sale September 18 and valid for return until September 32. Ohio Day on September 14 promises special rates and extra through trains via Cincinnati to Chicago. Buy tickets from B and O 8-WR agents for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern R. BR
Ohio
W. B. BR
Ohio Central Lines Offer Sep 12 and Oct 10 Excursion Tickets
On September 12 and October 10 the Ohio Central Lines will sell low rate excursion tickets to points in the south and southwest. Tickets returnable within twenty days from sale date with stop overs allowed. For rates and details contact any Ohio Central Lines agent or Movauron House G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Movauron Hous
Athens post office letters for September 4 18038
List of names and initials awaiting pickup at Athens post office dated September 4 18038 includes Mame Calvert Sadie Eliza Culver A Mc a PF Deaham J Phi C A Hey Dr W Lumber Co 0 B Lee James 8 ahs Fred McLane A H i T H Crain P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Perenges
Calvert
Sadie
Eliza Culver
A Mc A. PF
Deaham
J. Phi C.A
Dr. W. In Lumber Co
B. Lee
James
Fred. McLane
A. H
T. H. Crain
P. M
Dress Making Offered by Mrs Selby for Fitting Orders
Mrs John D Selby announces dress making services with orders now being taken. Fittings guaranteed and client satisfaction emphasized. Located at her residence, previously occupied by Sharers leased property, awaiting inquiries for alterations and new garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Selby
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