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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1875
Page
5
The issue marks the 87th anniversary of Marietta’s first settlement and reports Toledo rejecting Potter’s infamy via Guido Marx’s mayoral win. It notes a lunar eclipse, Connecticut’s Democratic sweep, and shifts in health authority powers. It criticizes Cincinnati police interference and praises cautious judicial fairness in Athens county.
Honorable Consular H Grosvenor, county representative, is at home as the legislature adjourns. The Messenger will publish his House record next week to let readers judge his value and public service. He led the Republican side and had no superior in ability in either legislative chamber.
The Woodsfield Spirit criticizes Northern and Southern Democrats for intruding on the right of colored miners in Perry county to pursue any lawful livelihood. It argues law should preempt violence by punishing intimidators before harm occurs, ensuring the right to work is protected.
A local Ohio bill empowers Ohio University trustees to collect rents on leasehold lands beyond the six percent valuation rent. The act, to take effect July 1, 1875, targets support funding for the institution despite state tax limits. The report also notes a prominent death, Rev. L. F. Drake, and comments on school reforms and license politics.
The article explains cash sales allow lower purchase costs and fewer bad debts, enabling John and Leopold Friday at Zenner & Co to offer notably cheaper Ladies' Goods. It highlights their shop as a so called CHEAP STORE and urges readers to visit to be convinced of the bargains.
Sheldon & Sons bulk early rose seed potatoes ship in ample supply from Abner Cooley's old stand. Lazarus Morris spectacles offered by Kurtz & Norris, sole county agents. Zenner's advertises new goods as the current trend with retail options.
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