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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
1
A detailed profile of a premier harness and horse trappings supplier in Moore Russell block. It highlights full stock lines from harnesses to saddlery, emphasis on complete exhibitis, oak tanned leather gear, and competitive prices countering city markets. It notes annual trade growth and regional outside demand for the firm’s warehouse.
In Athens and Columbus reports General Charles H. Grosvenor discusses bossism and graft in Ohio politics. He cites a February 11 Enquirer piece and argues for fair, representative delegate selection in the Eleventh Congressional District and vows to seek the nomination only if the people are honestly heard.
The Marietta Register notes S N Hobson of Wesley township declined the county surveyor post after being elected in October. Injuries from a railroad accident left him unable to serve. Also mentioned is Gov. Brough offering Hon. John Welch of Athens the Supreme Court judgeship to replace the resigned Ranvey.
A son to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sanderson, nee Nellie Hearn, was born in Uniontown Pennsylvania on February 8 but died the day after birth.
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