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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
4
Columbus papers last week hailed Representative Price for delivering the best speech of the session. He argued against the unpopular rate regulation bill with strong logic and oratory, drawing applause from members and galleries. The piece notes widespread industry activity amid tariff contrasts and war discuss.
Encompassing McKinley’s expected pardon offer to Philippine rebels and a Senate race fought over Senator Scott of West Virginia. The piece also covers Republican caucus plans, Roberts mileage questions, Bryan muzzling accusations, and U.S. stance on neutrality and contraband at sea. It notes Germany’s shipbuilding surge and protectionist arguments shaping the 1900 campaign.
Miss Dorothy Morton recalls a humorous incident from years ago in a Virginia town with poor hotels. After a late performance she asks for ice water. an old darky room service calls betray the joke that only one ice piece remains because the next room occupant has it. He plans to steal it once the man sleeps. The star ends up taking water without ice.
A Detroit Free Press writer notes a local art store display showing a dairy maid milking a bossy from the left side. The scene draws humor yet hints at potential harm as the observer jokes the maid would soon be kicked by the cow. The piece critiques artistic fidelity and public taste.
Practical guide on humane horse handling urging patience over punishment. Emphasizes calm discipline, proportional loads, and building trust. Advises smoothing loads to suit colt age, never whipping except in rare fright, and treating the animal with care as a cooperative partner. Ensure harness parts fit and avoid galls to prevent costly runaways.
A Georgia colored preacher humorously scolds parishioners for stealing. He jokes that if anyone hides a missing sheep under the collection, they should not place a cent on the plate. The quip targets both foreign and domestic missions, reflecting rural 19th century humor.
Mrs William Bell Lowe of Atlanta Georgia president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs has been named honorary president for America of the woman s board of the Paris Exposition and has notified Mme Poquard of her acceptance. A pioneering southern figure in the women s club movement she helped found the Atlanta Woman s Club and led the Georgia Federation before becoming head of the General Federation. She is described as youthful in appearance with blue eyes gray tinged brown hair and elegant manners, and she has a son and a married daughter.
Social notes describe bridal gatherings and gifts prior to weddings. Lovers of stylish hostesses plan luncheons and showers such as linen, book, rose, and tea parties. Gift themes include linen, teaspoons, cups and saucers, plates, sofas, and rose petals, with crystal and gold purses highlighted for luxury accessories.
The piece notes 197 wolves killed in France with bounties totaling 13 075 francs or 2615 dollars. It mentions a 300 000 dollar yearly payment by France to the Eastern Extension Australasian and China Telegraph company. It claims French wine cellars hold champagne enough for three years, about 150 million bottles. It describes bicycles pawned in Mont de piété to save storage costs, the need to keep them in good order, and reimbursement upon reclaiming. It cites a mixed metaphor from a London Chronicle seamen’s meeting about taking the tide by the flood and great red hot.
The family expresses sincere thanks to the many friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Juella Maiann Mae Chas Hamvoxpann Fain.
An inquiry from the Germania Investment Co of Cincinnati seeks a responsible and influential gentleman to act as local manager. The state supervises the company, funds on deposit guarantee contracts, and the firm boasts strong performance for investors. They offer a guaranteed 8 percent investment and promise a permanent liberal contract to the right person. Address with references The Germania Investment Co 2 Wingings Block Cincinnati Ohio No 41 3.
D A Bardin lowers lump coal to 1.87 per ton and hard coal to 200. He says the reduction helps poor Athens families in the season, noting moving demand and his desire to aid customers who have stood by him. Cline's pharmacy advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation and liver troubles.
A list of names remaining in the Athens post office uncalled for dated January 22 1900 includes Jacob Woot Theatrical Co Culver Sara Clifton W H Clark Oak Mogxhes WHIM Henderson Robt Jefferson Styra lamer Hichard Matteson Alfred McHate Mrs Thos Moore Lilli Moore Themlore Mor Mechiin Pettet Mered Ww Tety Roush Mary Neott Wes Sherman If Teachaut A Co Williams Bos Callers are asked to say the names to collect the letters. Also notes Were advertised. c D Giat P M.
On Saturday February 43 1900 I will visit Warren livery stable in Athens Ohio to buy a car load of geldings. Must be sound in good flesh and weigh eleven to fourteen hundred pounds each.
The sheriff will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Athens County Courthouse in Athens Ohio, under an order of sale issued by the Court of Common Pleas. Defendants include Henry Pergo and Arthur Johnston among others, as named in the action. The sale proceeds and terms will follow state and county procedures.
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