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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
4
The passage argues a judge must possess experience and learning, likening a housekeeper to a judge. It asserts that soaps imitating Ivory Soap lack the genuine qualities, stressing Ivory Soap as 99 44/100 percent pure and superior.
For Governor George K. Nasi of Franklin and Lieutenant Governor Carl L. Nippert of Hamilton. Supreme Judge James T.L. Price of Allen. Attorney General John M. Sheets of Putnam. Supreme Court Clerk L. E. Emerson of Hebmont. Treasurer J. B. Cameron of Columbiana. Board of Public Works candidate W. L. Johnson of Summit. Judicial and county slate listed with names including Aaron E. Price and Andrew Murphy for sheriff, Joseph Wolf and Joan F. Diddle for commissioners, B. Walker for auditor, Jowan McLaughlin infirmary director, and DIl John C. Pickett treasurer.
The article reflects on William McKinley's death with reverent imagery and national sorrow. It recalls his enduring friendship with the American people, his steadfast leadership, and the sense of loss that follows his passing. It emphasizes unity between citizens and leaders in a time of tragedy.
A narrative recounts the nation’s stunned response as President McKinley was felled by an assassin’s blow, describing public grief, hopeful reports of his survival, and the eventual declaration of his death. It emphasizes the unity and sorrow of Americans and the solemnity of the moment.
An eminent citizen and president is mourned as a martyr whose life began in humility and ended in sacrifice for country. The tribute lauds his courage, devotion, and steady magnanimity, pledging to inspire future generations as garlands are laid on his bier.
A correspondent reports Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the twenty six president at Buffalo with Judge John R Hazel officiating. The new leader vows to continue McKinley era policies and asks Cabinet members to stay in place. The item notes a missing byline and town of origin for the county news list.
Deaths include Alice Bowers eleven daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Bowers of West Athens typhoid fever funeral held Monday remains to Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Also Mrs Asenath Vorhes died Monday at daughter Mrs George Towsley Sunnyside age 10 burial in Hebbardsville after services by Rev G W King. Austin E Wooley 27 died at state hospital inmate burial near Glouster.
Warnes Sans announces that patrons needing a cab or omnibus for the 6 PM trains on the Hocking Valley or T and O C Lines must call at Hotel Berry by 5:30 AM. This adjusts services due to many bookings after 5:30 and limited capacity to reach them in time.
Excursion tickets to Athens Ohio via the K M Ry are on sale daily during the fair from Corning Gallipolis and intermediate stations. Tickets are good returning until September the fair runs from September HH to 35 days with rates set for travel to and from the event.
The community mourns after President McKinley’s death. Bells tolled at dawn and shops closed as Athens and Athens County honor the late leader. McKinley had visited Athens on October 7 and again during the gubernatorial campaign delivering remarks.
Troy Tasknslop teachers convene at the Coolville School building at 2 30 p m in September to organize the T R C and arrange books. Attendance urged by township secretary C M Machuesy. Wanting wide awake agents to sell high class books. address One The Co Cincinnati O.
The notice lists remaining uncalled letters at the Ath ens post office dated September 16 1001. Recipients include Burns fr Moore Nyra OLLG Mansell W Nebbergall IL Phares Mrs frank Roxe Halves Jon Steinwick B C Hibbard Stevens Ethel Johnson FLW Spenlery M Johnean La Slough Hinney Mary Smith Love E D Smith Nettle Mentar Targhland S L Jen Wood Jack Watkins Isfan and others. Addressees urged to claim by stating they were advertised. C D Gist postmaster McKinley
Vernon A Griffin son of J A and Mrs W J Griffin died August 25 after a short illness from hemorrhage. He united with Lord Baptist Church and was immersed July 22, 1901 by Rev J P Childs. He leaves his mother, father, three sisters, three brothers, Grandmother Parker and many friends, with faith in Christ.
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