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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1906

Page

21

Insurrection Rumors Across Cuban Provinces and New Steamship Plans

Reports from Havana describe fears of a Cuban insurrection spreading from Santiago to Puerto Principe, with Pino Guerra eluding pursuit in Pinar del Rio. Uproar hints at looming elections September 15. Separate items note Japan subsidy plans for a Dalny to U S Pacific line and the murder of Italian repairman Placidi Albanese in Gap Pennsylvania.

Puerto Principe Pino Guerra Tiago State Department Santiago Palma Cuba Cardenas Pinar del Rio Guerra Legation Government of Charge d'Affaires Sleeper Victoria B. C Tartar Orient Dalny North Pacific United States Shanghai Vladivostok South Manchurian Railroad Company Japan Chang Chun Lancaster Placidi Albanese Pennsylvania Gap Albanese

Insurgents Defeated in Santo Domingo and Kamacho Besieged

Reports from Santo Domingo say insurgents were defeated with severe losses. In Monte Christi General Kamacho is besieged by revolutionists and awaiting sea reinforcements. Paris reports the Persian shah in health and empire order. Calcutta notes floods and famine in Bengal after a poor harvest.

Cape Haytien Haiti Santo Domingo Monte Christi Kamacho Paris The Patrie Teheran India London Calcutta the Tribune Bengal

Munday School Convention in Torch September 8 1906

The Troy Township Sunday School Convention will meet at the M E church in Torch on Saturday September 8 1906 starting at 9 30 sun time. Speakers include Prof D J Evans of O U discussing The Boys Religion with a full program of songs devotional services and group discussions through morning and afternoon sessions.

Troy Township M. E D. J. Evans O. U L. M. Skeels G. W. Dewees Gi. K. Campbell England Parkinson Ohio State Francis Winters J. M. Tidd F. M. Moore E. A. Dutton

Six Escapees Sought After Frankfort Jail Break

Nelsonville police report a Frankfort jail break on August 30 with six inmates named James H Murphy James Murray James Hammond William Spencer Charles Williams and Edward Shurtleff. Each is described by age height weight complexion hair eye color and clothing. A $25 reward is offered for any arrest.

Nelsonville Warner Frankfort Indiana James H. Murphy James Murray James Hammond William Spencer Charles Williams Edward Shurtleff

City Bills Show Scale of Municipal Spending

At Monday’s council meeting, vendors and officials were paid for salaries, sewer work, street and curb repairs, and supplies. Payments include police salaries, janitor wages, sewer pipes, brick, cement, lamps, rails, and street payrolls totaling numerous dollars.

Athens Foundry and Machine Co William Price Mr. Oxley Athens Brick Co Frank Roach Race Street Rose and Mills Carpenter Street Chas. Demolet College Street H. L. Wheaton Logan Clay Product Co Dan Bardin L. W. Roberts Shirley and Norris T. J. Walburn George Walker

Harvest Home Picnic at Mound Hill Amesville

The Amesville Grange will hold a Harvest Home picnic at Mound Hill near Amesville on Saturday, September 15. Grand Master F A Derthick of Ohio State Grange will give an address, with Judge Wood of Athens among invited speakers. Attendees should bring their dinner. a grand time is anticipated. The local Grange is described as strong and growing and all are welcome.

Amesville Mound Hill F. A. Derthick Ohio State Grange Judge Wood Athens

Real Estate Sales Helper Wanted in Minneapolis

Advertises a no experience required real estate helper position near Athens with on‑the‑job training. Offers a zero salary start and steady part time work handling customers at the Cunningham Building address, Minneapolis, dated August 16, 1914.

Athens W.c Andrus Bidg Minneapolis Minn

Treasurer Begins Second Term for Athens County

The Treasurer of Athens County starts his second term on Monday under a new three year rule expiring September 3, 1909. Voters backed him by over 1,500 votes, signaling strong popular support and confidence in his proven efficiency and accommodating service.

Athens County Woodworth

Public School Opens Monday with Full Attendance Urged

The public schools will open Monday September 10 and all pupils should start at the beginning of the year. Parents are urged to ensure every child is present and six year olds before December 20 may enroll at opening. Emphasis on early entry for high school, grammar, and primary students.

Wickham Ready to Handle Pensions in Athens

H. H. Wickham, admitted before the Interior and Treasury departments, has returned to Athens and offers to handle all pension matters. Write him for information. 4 weeks weekly.

H. H. Wickham Interior Treasury Departments Athens Wkly

Jacksonville Takes All Three From Columbus Easterners

Jacksonville swept the series defeating the Columbus Easterners on Sunday and two games Monday. Pitcher Sanders and Kraner led the strong attack as Jacksonville improved with Swindell and Johnson returning to form. Booby Brown belted a home run in the final game, the first on the home grounds.

Jacksonville Columbus Easterners Sanders Kraner Jimmy Kraner Swindell Johnson New Jacksonville Stanley Dew Nelsonville Brown

Banner Month in Ticket Sales at Local Rail Offices

August ticket receipts at the B&O and Hocking Valley offices show record activity. B&O sales reached 5304.03 dollars, Hocking Valley 3688.79 dollars, marking the largest monthly totals in local history. B&O gains 1476 dollars from August 1904, Hocking Valley gains 942 dollars.

Hocking Valley Athens

Eleven Applicants Earn School Teaching Certificates

In Nelsonville on September 3, eleven applicants passed the city school examination held Thursday and Friday. Certificates range from one to five years with several four and two year options. Maud Anderson received a two year special music certificate, while others earned one to five year credentials.

Nelsonville Maud Anderson McDonald O. A. Myers Mabel Blake

Annual Reunion of the 18th O. V. 1

Comrades are urged to attend the annual reunion of the 18th Ohio Volunteer in Athens Ohio on September 18 and 19 1906. This event coincides with the Athens County Soldiers Reunion. John G Carter secretary and R B King president sign the notice from Mountville and Glouster Ohio.

Athens Ohio Athens County John G. Carter Mountville

Cannon In Maine Reports Labor Theme in Speech

Speaker Cannon told a Maine audience that national politics aside, labor shaped his message and he labeled Mr. Bryan as a professional politician who never worked in mills or factories. He also criticized Samuel Gompers over a statement about Littlefield’s defeat. In Georgia Macon, Hoke Smith was unanimously nominated for governor with Bryan in 1908 endorsed by the Democratic state convention.

Cannon Maine Norway Bryan Samuel Gompers Littlefield Macon Hoke Smith Georgia William J. Bryan

Wisconsin returns show Davidson and Aylward leading

Milwaukee reports Sept 5 indicate Governor James O Davidson leads over Irvine L Lenroot in the Republican primary while John A Aylward leads Ernst Merten for governor. Madison notes John M Nelson elected to Congress in the Second district for the unexpired term of the late Henry C Adams.

Milwaukee Wis James O Davidson Irvine L. Lenroot John A. Aylward Ernst Merten Madison John M. Nelson Henry C. Adama

Work Progressing on Hocking Valley Fire Clay Plant

Nelsonville August 31 work on the Hocking Valley Fire Clay Company plant is progressing satisfactorily Grading for the railroad switches began yesterday The company expects the plant to be built and in operation within a few months

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Fire Clay Company

Public Service Board Approves Sidewalk and Sewer Bids

Nelsonville board of public service met in adjourned session and approved bids for sidewalk fronting lots 997 through 999 on Poplar street and a Franklin street sewer. Commissioners Patton Poston and Silcott voted yes. Bills for water works electric light street and general expenses were ordered paid. meeting adjourned to Sept 12.

Nelsonville Board of Public Service Patton Poston Silcott Charlies Vorkes Poplar Street J. P. Reynolds Streett William Bland Franklin Street

Hamilton and Helwig Wed at Athens Methodist Parsonage

On Tuesday evening at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Athens, Jease V. Hamilton and Jennie Helwig joined in marriage by Rev. W. L. Slutz. A number of friends attended the ceremony to witness the knot tying.

Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Jease V. Hamilton Jennie Helwig Athens W. L. Slutz D. D

Carnegie Library Reopens After Month Closure

The Carnegie Library opened for the coming year on Monday after a month of closure due to two librarians taking vacations.

Carnegie Library Thebrary

Notice of Appointment in Estate of Steenrod

Notice of appointment of Estella Poston as administratrix of the estate of Lewis C. Steenrod, deceased, late of Athens County Ohio. Dated August 27, 1906. 8-31-wks

Lewis C. Steenrod Athens County A. D

The Kind You Have Always Rough Signature Ad

An aged catalog style item shows a rough signature style inscription for a tonze or Cas branded LP record. The text is fragmentary but suggests a promotional or labeling note connected to a signature LP edition.

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