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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1895
Page
6
A 1895 Athens and Ohio political roundup with praise for Republican gains in Ohio elections, calls for increased majorities, and criticism of Senator Brice and Cleveland administration. Mentions Mr. Falloon and Gen. Grosvenor, plus a full Chickamauga address praising Ohio troops and monument dedication.
The Toledo Bee reports Senator Brice plans a $200000 campaign fund while allies Lorg Thomas and Johnson may give $100000 each. It argues Brice aims to keep a Senate seat by corrupt means and urges Republicans to mobilize to elect a Republican legislature and state ticket to save Ohio from Democratic misrule.
The Gallia Phoenix of June 28 1832 previews the Bank of the United States recharter bill with full clauses and commentary and notes heavy foreign news coverage. It discusses Armenian outrages in Turkey and suggests dismemberment as a potential outcome, while praising sympathy for Cuban insurgents and urging U S recognition of belligerent rights and possible annexation prospects for Cuba.
A political argument emphasizes tariff protection as essential for national revenue and prosperity. It criticizes Democratic policy for deficits totaling about fourteen million dollars over two months and calls for a return to McKinley era funding. The piece targets Ohio campaigns and asserts Republican unity behind Senator Sherman and tariff principles.
An exchange urges citizens to unite for town prosperity, citing concrete steps to attract trade and build a thriving community. The Methodist church reopens after five weeks for public worship next Sunday with special music. Rev Earl Cranston D D of Cincinnati will preach both services. he is a local native and university trustee. No special money appeal will be made. voluntary contributions will be solicited.
Friday evening at Gen and Mrs C H Grosvenor hosted Phi Delta Theta members and their ladies in a informal sendoff for I M Foster who departs for Harvard to study law. Attendees included former fraternity brothers and Phi girls, with song games and a vocal by Numan Bennett. Supper by Berry.
Last Thursday evening a severe thunderstorm and high electrical conditions unsettled nervous residents. A north-campus silver-leaf tree opposite C. L. Peston's home was struck, slivered, and telephonic lines burned, leaving thirteen phones temporarily useless until repair crews restored service by Friday morning.
A Sun day school convention will be held in Chauncey Dover township October 3 with forenoon and afternoon sessions starting at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Addresses include Dr William A Powell on How to Prepare the Lesson Miss C A Morse on an unspecified subject Rev J A Jayne on Cooperative Work O V Siniff on Explanation of the Star and Teaching the Living Christ A large attendance is anticipated.
Mrs Margaret Booth Bartlett a pioneer of Athens county died at her Coolville home on September 14 1895 after almost a century of religious usefulness Born at Longmeadow Massachusetts October 30 1800 to Booths descended from English nobility She married Rev Francis Bartlett April 19 1830 and moved to Athens county in 1830 They resided in Coolville since 1862 in the same house until death The Sam Sommer store will close Saturday September 28 for a holiday.
A general Tuesday night storm struck the county with intense thunder and severe lightning. Gus Baird’s store at Sand Run was struck and burned to the ground with its contents, insurance status not disclosed.
Advertisement promotes a mileage ticket covering extensive lines including B and O west of Pittsburgh and the Big Four. Claims an all-system ticket for easy travel. Priced at $20 good for one year. Apply to Ohio Central agents or mail to Moutton Hook GPA Toledo Ohio.
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