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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1899

Page

5

Local BREVITIES in Athens area frequent visitors

S L McCune spent Sunday with friends in Columbus. Dr Alderman returned Monday after two weeks at Lakeside. Many locals, including auditors, bankers, clerks and out-of-town guests, were noted visiting Athens or traveling to Columbus, Philadelphia, Detroit and Windsor Canada for business, relatives, or leisure.

S. L. McCune Columbus Dr. Alderman Lakeside W. F. Scott Sunnyside F.R. Baker Camden Pr. N. Hill John Lax Nelsonville Athens W. W. Blake Albany E. T. Rose Phillip Readsville Readsville. —Hattey Stewart Was In Philadelphia Lest Week Attending the G. A. R H. L. Wheaton Morris Avenue Orville Kiger E. L. Walker Bank of Athens Mary Barnhart Belpre A. W. Cunningham New England J. M. Allen G. I. Potman Windsor Canada Middleport Erwin Merwin F. 5 Grones Nelle Scott A. P. Whipple Mt. Vernon C. B. Beverage Coalton Jackson Frank Root Edna Zanesville James Hill Cline Nora de Steiguer Dallas Texas Grace Davis Charleston West Virginia Floreasce Lash A. ‘Vi M. Courtney Anauncey Lth O

Enlistment for Athens Chin Guards Delayed

In Athens the organizing of a local Chin National Guards company is suspended after initial plans for a 50 man enlistment. Adjutant general had said 53 names would be sent in but now 62 recruits are needed. Future action unclear as youths face potential self financed trip to New York for Dewey events.

Athens Chin National Guards New York Dewey

Postoffice Improvements in City Building

The present improvements now in progress in the postoffice building show no change in the location of the post office. Painting and papering are under way and the building is being greatly improved. The room for the Postmaster has been redecorated with bright paper, giving a cozy and comfortable appearance.

Postoffice Oncle Sam

Election Board Meets In Office Of C. D. Hopkins

The new election board held its second meeting on Saturday afternoon at the office of C. D. Hopkins. All members attended except George Ridenour of Buchtel. A motion passed to advertise bids for ballots for the fall elections. Adjournment was set for September 25. Marriage licenses issued for James Royers and Myrta T Harper of Floodwood, Marion O. Sanbourn of Shade and Ethel I. Johnson of Pleasanton, Charles A. Ayers of Chase and Nellie M. Rose of Zelda, Edward Coilaski and Mary Birge of Bloodwood.

Ofice C. D. Hopkins George Ridenour Buchtel James Royers Myrta T. Harper Floodwood Marion O. Sanbourn Shade Ethel “I. Johnson Pleasanton Charles A. Ayers Chase Nellie M. Rose Zelda Edward Coilaski Mary Birge Bloodwood Sealch Pnce Board of Elections First National Bank Athens Ohio Athens County Board of Hiectiors T, N. Coleman W. Sk. Scott

Reunion draws near for 18th O V T at Chauncey

The eleventh annual reunion of the 18th O V T will meet at Chauncey on September 1 and 20 with speakers and many regiment members in attendance. Also notes include honors for the Corliss incubator at the State fair, local church notices, and visits by Athens residents and former students to Columbus and various cities.

O. V.T Chauncey J. S. Newsom Athens Columbus Corliss Hon. A. EB. Price Glouster Frost

The Ladies Favor Syrup of Figs as Safe Remedy

The pleasant effect and safety of Syrup of Figs make it a favored remedy for ladies under all conditions. To ensure genuineness, seek the California Fig Syrup Co. name near the bottom of the package. Available at all druggists. Athens notes it.

California Wig Syrup Co

Uncle Seth Haskins at Athens Opera House

Amusement notes rate Uncle Seth Haskins as a top box office draw with a four act New England Vermont life comedy. The Sept 15 Athens show features new vaudeville acts by Burt Hodgkins Arthur Kherns Grace Welch Dora Cole and Harry Langer plus a capable band and soloist orchestra.

Bucha Seth Haskins Athens Opera House New England Vermont Burt Hodgkins Arthur Kherns Grace Welch Dora Cole Harry Langer

Young Tornado Strikes Near Minera Causing Damage

A young tornado hit Friday near Minera causing considerable damage to corn and orchards. Pences were blown down and many capers peculiar to a wind storm were performed for several minutes.

Minera

Ohio Conference September 2026 Ticket Certificates Rules

Ohio Conference details fare rules for September 2026 travel. Full fare from origin, certificates for return at one third fare available on request from ticket agents. Certificates signed by railroad special agent at the conference site, ten cents service fee. Rates valid Monday 19 to Friday 4 inclusive, return by Thursday 88. Certificates not issued for tickets under 75 cents. Also includes unrelated notices about a bowel cure ad and a lawn fete at the Methodist parsonage with Japanese entertainment and wedding pantomime.

Methodist Parsonage Wa'rlock

Public Sale of Smith Estate Near Canaanville

Executor LG Wenstein announces a public sale at the late Robert Smith residence three miles north of Canaanville on Saturday September 15. The sale includes 35 head cattle 4 horses 7 hogs 290 sheep farming implements 40 tons hay and a set of blacksmith tools. One year credit over $5 with approved security. Remaining names listed for notice inclusion.

Robert Smith Canaanville Lg, Wenstein

List of names from a Athens storied event

A fragment lists individuals including Phylips J A Pinkno J E Port Emmaus Roach Elsworth Ropbins Wesley Sanders Clarenes pance Dade Williams Lewis with no clear action or date. The legible names indicate a historical register or roster entry from September 11 in Athens.

Restorficé Athens Phylips J. A. Pinkno J.E.+ Port Emmaus Roach Elsworth Ropbins Wesley Sanders Clarenes Pance Dade Williams Lewis

Gospel of Good Americauinm Policy on Philippines

The piece cites McKinley’s gospel of peace and charity under good government for the Philippines, praising his policy as American gospel. Also notes an Athens Equal Suffrage meeting at Mrs. S. N. Hobson’s home on Monday, September 16 at 2 p.m. plus tobacco cessation ad and lumber request notices from Sterling Remedy Co and Harpoon Lumber Co in Columbus Ohio.

Philippine Islands McKinley Athens Equal Suffrage Association S. N. Hobson Isc Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York Harpoon Lumnen Co Wyandotte Columbus

The Difference In Democracy And Labor Ideals

D ZENNER & CO contrasts democracy with republican rule while noting July customs receipts at 16 871 454 dollars, up 1 5 million from last year. The Ding ley tariff is praised as a peaceful money maker and a stand against expansionist forces.

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