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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
4
The Ath ens Journal cites a mix of political and labor notes, blasting the Republican Party for its support of wartime policy and praising McKinley's stance. It recalls historical strikes from 1894 to 1895 and laments growing unrest as miners and workers press for relief and jobs.
Athens Ohio September 17 1 The article defends labor against William Jennings Bryan. It argues Bryan backed free trade and the Wilson bill, harmed tariffs and wages, and harmed industry by advocating free wool and raw materials. It urges workers to compare Bryan’s record with present tariffs and living costs, concluding current prosperity favors not voting Bryan.
A Chicago businessman rails against Bryan and Imperialism, calling the crusade against expansion a sham. He argues expansion is a historic American policy and warns Bryan would rule with an iron hand if elected, likening imperial talk to a dangerous snake bite.
The text contrasts Bryan’s portrayal of lawlessness with the gold standard and Security. It argues for McKinley as representing progress and imperial strength, praising the Republican party’s practical ideas, honest activity, and fulfilled promises while labeling the Democrats as adherents of outdated theories.
In brief notes from Guysville Athens and surrounding areas, residents C. C. Calvert Mrs Hulbert Pred Winsterwald Nettie Light and GB Buck are listed with visiting and home stays. Chas Adams and Droz of Maineville are noted as spending time in Long Bottom.
Mrs JW Picken of Athens visited Monday while Prof Hatch and wife spent the weekend at Frost. Numerous locals hosted relatives and guests from Blanchester Hamden Porter and Washington. Farewell sermons and Sunday school events tied to Cheadle Hulbert Rhodehaver and Stalder networks were noted along with attendance at a missionary convention in Covnville and a Sunday school convention in Albany.
A string of brief hometown items lists visits, moves, and health updates. Mar obituaries and family news include Mabel Straight in Marshfield, Yervett Beckler visiting Columbus, John Cooper in West Virginia, Hamilton DeWees moving to Glouster, Maggie Lewellyn guest of her sister, M A Pierce returning from Ray, John Withers recovering from a mining accident, G Hawk, Rena Tevrerage in charge of the primary, P Hudwell moving to Olive, L L Cherington attending conference, Daniel Crawford's Athens trip, Allen Secoy selling property to G W Christian, and local families attending fairs and church meetings.
Whooping cough and mumps spread in the area as corn-cutters return home. Annie Evans marked a late birthday with about sixty guests and gifts. Branch Riley, 20, died of consumption and was buried in Jerseyville. Mr. Riley was seen as a promising young man. Lodi township teachers organized a Reading Circle with M. E. Dinsmore as president and FE Moore as vice president. Meetings planned for next Friday night. residents urged to attend.
Rock Spring fair Friday drew MLA Noyce and E BR Worden in attendance. William Rice of Hazel visits his daughter Mrs. Andy Blackburn. Wallace Kincade holds the coal hauling contract for the schoolhouse.
Miss Laurie Mitchel of Tuppers Plains visited friends here last week. A party bought five lambs from Charles Chase at four cents per pound. A surprise party honored Miss Georgie Harris on her eighteenth birthday. L H Jeffers of Lockhart Run and S J Jeffers of Vinton County were at the bedside of their niece Mrs M M Smith who is very low with cancer. B Lawrence Insurance.
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