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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

13

Bluffing Poll Tax Becomes Public List of Delinquents

Athens officials pledge strict enforcement of the poll tax ordinance. Mayor Logan and Street Commissioner McCormick will publish and use affidavits to compel payment, naming warned and unpaid citizens and stating legal action will follow against all named individuals.

Athens Logan McCormick Price Harvey Ramsey Jesse Patterson Carpenter Anderson Carpen Amos Man Eber Sams Byron Bert Dana Williams Need Hawius Bert Miner James Edmundson Foley Ed. Walker Val Davis

Glouster Village Special Election on Bond Issue

The Glouster village council has approved an ordinance calling a special election for September 14 to vote on bonds totaling 20009 dollars to establish a municipal electric light plant. The measure aims to fund the project and bring electricity to the community.

Glouster

Church to be Dedicated in Waauncey by Indiana Elder

The new Christian church at Waauncey will be dedicated Sunday September 6 by Elder L L Carpenter of Wabash Indiana. A basket dinner will be held on the grounds and a good program has been prepared.

Waauncey New Christian Church L. L Carpenter Wabash Indiana

Vision Experts Offer Free Eye Examinations in Athens

An Ohio advertisement promotes free eye examinations at the Palmer House and reports 200 glasses fitted and 50 headaches alleviated. It urges readers to beware of false home representatives of Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfield, who are described as legitimate opticians with multiple offices and a broad service circuit.

Athens Mrs. Lingerfield Alice Jordan Phat Lingerfield T. N. Hoilington Mrs. Coe J. Pcoe Hebbardsville Ohio Athens County State of Pruden Main and Fifth Streets Dayton J. C. Lakens Speenee Ohio Tippecanoe

Post Primary Observations on Local Politics in Coolville

G. K. Campbell argues against factionalism in Athens county politics, railing at Grosvenor and Biddison clans. He warns that financially weak candidates threaten public offices and urges voters to back qualified Republicans free of exclusive loyalty. He notes primary results show need for better material and accountability.

Coolville Athens County Grosvenor Biddison G. K. Campbell

Remodeling Begun on Cline Block Front

Work started last week on the remodeling of the Cline block front on Court street. The second floor facade will be replaced with a pressed brick wall and the building will gain several feet in height.

Cline Court Street

Fishing and Hunting Opportunities in Utah

The article highlights plentiful fishing and hunting in Utah including trout and black bass in Utah Lake, duck hunting around Salt Lake Valley, and abundant grouse on mountain slopes. It notes broad access with low Union Pacific rates and train service from the Missouri River, with contact details for W. H. Conner in Cincinnati for full information.

Utah Utah Lake Jordan Salt Lake Valley Union Pacific Missouri River W. H. Conner G. A E. Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio

Souvenir Post Cards Highlight Putnam's Offerings

Post cards showcase keepsakes available at Putnam's shop, emphasizing collectible mementos and local imagery. The brief note frames souvenirs as a central feature of the store's offerings and draws attention to available designs.

Putnam’s

The Passing of a Country Village verses reprinted

Dr J B Hunt of Columbus published verses on The Passing of a Country Village in peatle form. Copies may be scanned at this office for a nickel each as a souvenir for readers from that era. The pamphlet was issued to correct typographical errors from the newspaper publication.

J. B. Hunt Columbus Bester

Ice Cream Supper for Clark's Chapel Church

An ice cream supper will be held Friday evening September 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Hill to benefit Clark's Chapel church. An invitation is extended to all.

8. B. Hill Clark’s Chapel

Stabbed with Hatpin In Columbus Man Fatally Wounded

James Underdue a 22 year old resident of Columbus was stabbed Sunday night by an unknown woman. The hatpin pierced the abdomen four inches and is believed fatal. He refused to name his assailant or the location of the encounter.

James Underdue Columbus Underdue Athens

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