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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
4
The piece argues Republicans enabled crops and prices, contrasts free silver foes, cites 1896 and 1900 inflation, praises Gen. Grosvenor’s Collier’s piece on why to trust Republicans, and calls for support to oppose gold standard critics. The message targets farmers and voters with partisan critique.
Mrs Mary A Doty died at home on Saturday September 3 after several weeks of illness. Funeral services were led by Elder Bishop at the Torch Methodist Church where she had been a member for 45 years. Interment followed at the church cemetery. The report notes the last quarterly meeting under Elder Bishop and references sermons by Rev F E McKenney and Rev B E White. Friends offer sympathies to Mrs Clara Scott and Mrs Gilbert Fox and family. other local visits and institute activities are noted in nearby towns. A group from Coolville and Hockingport enjoyed a day on the Ohio River near Mustapha Island, with dining on its banks.
Stewart M M Bryson and family returned home after a visit with relatives. Mrs George Plaumley and two daughters of Chillicothe left after spending time here with relatives. Mrs Bertha Charlton and Mrs Gossette Jarvis visited in Ath with relatives. Will Copeland and family from Columbus are visiting E J Copeland’s family. Guy Dean, recently in Nelsonville, is home briefly. EB H Kincade of Hollister called on friends. Prof M Bowers and children Mable and Eugene from Kansas were seen among locals. Norris of Marshfield spent Monday with his parents here. Sunday school opened Monday. Dinamore and Eva...
Judge John T. Pyle, Perry county candidate, secures a commanding lead with 51 votes to Sibley 27 at the county convention while the Athens delegation protests a packed slate. Pyle, longtime Perry Republican and former clerk of courts, is described as a stalwart and current mayor of New Lexington.
Miss Elizabeth Catherine Shannon aged 22 months died Sunday afternoon at her aunt Mrs Kennedy’s residence on West Union Street from cellular tissue inflammation in the orbit that extended to the brain. Born in Mineral in October 1883, she lived in Marshfield before moving to Athens to work as toll operator. She never missed a day in three years with the telephone companies. Funeral at Catholic church with burial in Catholic cemetery. She leaves a mother four brothers and four sisters. mother too ill to attend.
Anticipation runs high in the village for the Grosvenor camp meeting slated for next Thursday and Friday. L Spriggs made a business trip to Marietta Tuesday. There will be a box supper next Saturday evening. The schools opened Tuesday under D O Seaman and E Rath with strong attendance. Rev G Walton King returned Friday after a two week stay in New York City and plans to preach next Sunday. Barth's Mill advertises phosphate and bone meal with wide on hand stock and low prices.
The town of Stew art 14 miles east of here on the B and O W will host a land sale to attract settlers. Fifty plus quarter acre lots in the Fairfax Addition will go on sale September 24 at 10 o clock, conducted by N E Dean the auctioneer. Hon James T Carter will address attendees and a free lot will be given to a lucky purchaser. The new town lies north of Stew art and streets honor Athens county towns.
Prosecutor Israel M. Foster, in Columbus, consults with Governor Herrick and military officials about the trial of regulars who assaulted National Guards on the 19th. Herrick urges sending seven detainees from Fort Sheridan to Athens for swift justice while witnesses arrive. The hearing is postponed indefinitely.
While returning from church Sunday at about one o'clock a wagon driven by Wm. Tedrow horses bolted after the yoke broke on Sam's hill. Mrs. Julia Ely and Misses Cora and Goldie Tedrow were hurt. Cora broke her right leg above the ankle, Goldie fractured ribs and facial injuries, Julia Ely bruised and hurt in face wrist and hip. Bernice Ely and Bessie Cramner escaped injury. Injuries described as severe but not expected to be fatal.
The piece warns that summer diarrhoea affects stay-at-homes due to overeating and ice water, with painful bowel discharges possible if unchecked. It endorses Perry Davis Painkiller as a reliable remedy priced at 25 cents.
The university training school opens Tuesday with plans for large attendance. New openings include a Psychological laboratory under Professors Chrisman Bachman and Treadley, plus Mining and Civil Engineering led by Prof. L. G. Addicott. McVay of the College of Music is abroad. Miss Bishop oversees the library in his absence. President Ellis tours institutes in Erie Hamilton and Washington counties and speaks at Madisonville, Cincinnati, and Newport addressing teachers from several cities.
At a meeting hosted by Miss Emma McVay in Athens the W C T U elected officers for the next year. Appointments include Mrs. A Q O Sloane as president, Lydia Evans as 1st vice president, Margaret A Vickers as 2nd vice president, C Augusta Morse as 3rd vice president, Mattie Berry as 4th vice president, Isabella Kurtz as honorary vice president, E McVay as corresponding secretary, Helen Lawrence as recording secretary, Emma Palmer as treasurer.
Allen P Day a renowned Nebraska auctioneer formerly of this county will be here twenty five days after the 234th of September selling fine stock with reasonable terms and guaranteed satisfaction Consult him at Alfred Athens or Amesville Sept 12 Perry Davis Painkiller offers quick relief for cramps dysentery cholera morbus diarrhea and bowel complaints safe and speedy with full directions supplied by reputable druggists 25c and 50c
Public schools opened on Tuesday showing the largest attendance in the history of the district. The high school enrollment reached 116 on opening day, about two and a half times the figure from six years ago, while all other grades also show healthy growth and smooth operation.
City council met Monday night and instructed the street commissioner to issue full receipts to every person paid three dollars or more for two days of street cleaning labor.
Miss Nan Linton resumes duties as science teacher in Lorain High School after a summer in Athens and county areas. A graduate of Ohio University, she taught in Lorain last year and is highly pleased with her work.
Union Pacific lists seasonal one way colonist fares from Missouri River terminals with prices to major western cities. Rates include 20 dollars to Ogden Salt Lake City and to Butte Anaconda Helena 25 dollars to Portland Astoria Tacoma Seattle Ashland and many California points. Chicago St Louis lines offer proportionate reductions. Contact W M Connor G A 58 East Fourth St Cincinnati for details.
Colorful rail rate advertises daily Union Pacific service from June 1 to September 30 1904 with final return limit October. Fares listed from St. Louis 25 dollars Chicago 30 dollars and lower prices from other points. Inquire W H Conor 53 East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio.
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