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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1897

Page

4

Centennial Souvenir Edition Offer Promises Affordable Local Pictures

A centennial souvenir book of about 150 halftone engravings of Athens County faces, homes, and scenery is offered at one dollar yearly in advance or fifty cents to non-subscribers. Subscribers paid up receive three copies. premium copies are promised, while new subscribers get a free copy. Also notes the death of ex Senator Daniel W Voorkes and President Mekriz appoints a commission for an international monetary conference with Senators Walcott and others on the panel.

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Rail Road Rate Debate In Congress Stirs Action

Washington dispatch reports renewed pressure over railroad rates with Senator Foraker introducing a bill amending interstate commerce law to restore just and reasonable rates. Supporters argue remedial legislation is needed as Supreme Court rulings threaten values and commerce, urging quick action by Congress to balance interests of railroads shippers and the public. President McKinley and Roosevelt are referenced in broader political maneuvering surrounding the issue.

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Views on bicycles and public etiquette emerge in Athens

An Athens column argues bicycles as fast as skate wheels require pedestrians to stand still when approached. It notes drivers and foot travelers should not crowd a bicyclist and recounts Corbett’s visit, plus town opinions on trampling and hitches, reflecting local mood and daily sports chatter.

Union Street Ground Inconvenient For Hitches And Recital At OK University

The unusable ground donated by EL de Jones on Union streets east end is too steep and swampy, making hitching teams impractical. The city and business leaders should collaborate on a fix. A Students Musical Recital at the OK University chapel offers a free program led by Miss Stinson and Abss King, featuring top university talent.

EL de Jones Union Streets OK University Stinson Abss King Tancredy Florunne Craig Mary Ullom Seber Evilian Secaund Valwe Gietard Tors Graecht Swotitan Dennete Roy Clayuaa Odin Shannen Ashly Saamphenyan Havin Matme Bleness Dfiss Estell Hahson Mirt Ullum Lale Bovell Luckstone Gist Symons

Chain of Praises for Wheeler’s Nerve Vitalizer

Public notices praise Wheeler’s Nerve Vitalizer from users describing relief from nervous disorders and maladies. Mrs Halstead of Folco Ohio reports aiding many anxious friends with testimonials about improved well being after using the product. A pharmacist in Athens echoes favorable results and urges others to continue the treatment.

Cy Wheeler Geo Haletead Folco Ohio Wheeler Dr Wietler Bs Cline Pharmeace Athens

Athens County Sheriff Sale and Probate Notices 1607

Fragmentary notices describe a sheriff sale of land in Athens County Ohio dated May 1607 with described tracts and appraisals, plus probate notices listing Jeremiah Orrants and other estates with administrators and executors named. The text references tracts totaling about 300 acres and various parcel descriptions along the river and creeks, ending with probate clerk mentions and dates.

All wool fabrics and shirts advertised with varied prices

An archaic advertisement lists all wool worsteds at 7.98, all wool cheviots at 5.00, and various shirt, waist, carpet, and mat details. It touts quality goods as reliable value with a mix of misspelled lines and inconsistent branding.

Perfect Hanging and Fancy Skirts On Sale

An ad listing clothing bargains includes perfect hangs at $1.98 and cute check skirts with ty $6.50 reduced to $1.75. Eton suits in good serge weave priced at $8.70 now $5.00.

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Percale Wrappers in Med Colors Tie Dark Wrappers

The note references color details for percale wrappers and mentions dark wrappers with relation to an item labeled iPe. Specific actions or outcomes are not stated, but the text centers on color descriptions and product attributes. No persons or organizations are identified.

Special values in seam hose sale entry

Ladies and children's hose on sale with imported pairs highlighted. He Dorf dye color marketed as worth 124c per pair. Nice line of fancy hose for ladies, offered at utc price.

Worth Utc

Dress Goods Bargains in All Wool Brocade Worth Sale

Black brocades all wool worth a small price. Black all wool brocade 40 inches wide offered at a deep discount. Bold sale details highlight limited quantities and low price per yard for discerning shoppers.

Yard wide brown muslin Crood apron sale notice

A limited one week offer promotes yard wide brown muslin Crood aprons and bleached muslin Landal at reduced quality levels. The notice urges immediate purchase as stock is constrained and quantities remain available for a short period.

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