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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
4
Joan J Lonoz serves notice on Emmett Tompkins congressman elect of intent to contest his seat in Congress John J dies hard aims to regain public name and pose as injured innocence to stirring party indulgences in a contest narrative from Athens journal.
The article surveys looming 20th century issues in politics, economics, and global power. It speculates on future U S population and territory, colonial markets, and major questions for China, Cuba, South Africa, and the Philippines. It also anticipates electric progress, transit, steamships, railroads, and air travel shaping daily life.
The Athens Nelsonville and Hocking Valley Traction Company franchise ordinance nears final passage after tense debate. Amendments were offered but the measure keeps its core terms, including a plan to run the car line to the north end of Court or Main street, ensuring non discrimination and equal benefits for all commercial areas. Citizens hope the franchise will be granted at the meeting, seeing substantial town gain and no loss.
The text explains that immediate advertising success hinges on novelty. It argues the secret is a new article, new prices, new selling method, or a new advertising scheme that prompts thinking because it’s unfamiliar. The innovation is often the article itself, as masses avoid quick interest in familiar things. Then it notes slow but steady pegging by Iowa Гео.
Washington letter reports Senator Hawley, chair of the Senate military affairs committee, pledging no delay in moving the House prepared substitute for the reorganization bill through the Senate after Congress reassembles. He expects quick agreement with the House when the bill is sent to Conference, a view shared by House chairman Hull.
A Washington briefing details Secretary Root's stance on urgent legislation, the Francis commissioner's Greece assignment, and a push to ratify a century‑driven Africa liquor ban. It notes Maj. Lynch's Cuba views, Dr. Bugbee’s President lookalike moment, and Root’s comment on Hawkes’s Philippines hemp case.
An old patent medicine ad promotes BromoQuinine and De Witt's Little Early Risers from Cline's Pharmacy. It touts quick cough relief, laxative effects, and a no cure, no pay price offer, noting the pills are easy to take and cleanse the liver and bowels.
Marshfield and Lottridge notes recall holiday visits from Columbus Hebbardsville Parkersburg and Albany. Weddings included Orville Russell and Anna Turner at Rev Black’s home and Pearl Six with Jinnie Carmichael. A watch meeting at Christain church and a cantata at the M E Sunday School accompanied festive activities and a serious mule accident near Lottridge leaving Bert Buck injured but not seriously.
Numerous brief notes mention Vanderkoof Grandma Dart's fragile health, local visits and visits by Isaac McElhenney to Pomeroy on business, McCall Brothers sawing timber on Oliver Stout's farm, and several holiday gatherings. Residents include Josie Chase with Aunt Emma Griffit, Addie Calaway of Coolville at home, and visits by Mr. Robinson of Vinton County, Mrs. Leslie Mercer, Ed Wooded hired by M. A. Noyes, and Edwin Chase with Jeffers. Mary Guthrie and daughter visit with sister Fat Guthrie. Maggie Winsor staying at M A Noyes' joins Sand Hill family.
Bertha Wood Zelda spent Christmas with relatives in Syracuse. G F Robinson suffers an inflammatory rheumatism attack. Blanche Goodin returns from Athens on vacation where Inza is employed. Fred G Brooks returns from school for a short break and resumes work Wednesday. Sher J Robinson, a promising young man, comes home from a brick plant job in Trimble. Grandma Chace dies at daughter Mrs A Wines home Friday. funeral held in Harrisonville Sunday. A Christmas night treat was announced for children at the church.
James McKee of Wolf's Plains spent last week at home. Alderman Matheny returned to school after a vacation. Guy Burrell of New York City visits aunt Mrs. Wood. Herman Stage and wife of Athens spent Christmas with Hiram Stage and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Reeves visited Redtown relatives. Otis Bydell of Columbus spends holidays with mother Mrs. Charetta Garret. Wr. McCathran near McArthur recent guest of brother J. A. McCathran. Miss Estella Michael visits sister Miss Nelle Michael of Athens. Wesley Matheny and wife spent Christmas with her parents at Harrisonburg. Rev. Coleman of Chauncey delivered a discourse at the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McCathran stayed with daughter Mrs. J. S. Phillips in Chillicothe. Fred Everett of Wellston visited his parents over Sunday. Mrs. Lydia Bebout and daughter Miss Roza and PF. M. McHarg spent Christmas with John Vore and family.
Andrew Clark and John Root were Marietta visitors Tuesday. John Wooley of Marietta visited relatives here last week. Miss Ivy Thompson of Trimble visited friends here. Miss Grace Jewell visited T. R. Rowel’s at Frost last week. George Williams and wife of Vincent visited here last week. Ed. Clark and wife of Ameaville visited W. D. Clark Saturday and Sunday. Holicroft Camp No. 498 reorganized December 25 by Capt. J. C. Beech of Marietta. H. E. Rathburn elected captain. R. & Holdcroft first lieutenant. C. H. Lucas second lieutenant. Camp now boomed. members urged to join and honor living and dead who saved the country.
Local residents report holiday travel and family gatherings in Chillicothe including Herbert Buck, Arthur Konkoski and relatives visiting. Schools closed for holidays will resume next Monday. A Christmas entertainment at Asbury drew a large crowd. Families of Lawrence, Guenther, Buck, and Mills are noted visiting relatives in Athens Carthage and nearby.
A pleasant time was spent at the home of W C Jones on Christmas evening. A beautiful Christmas tree laden with presents was erected for the children and others. About thirty were present.
Frank Blackstone of this district was arrested yesterday afternoon in Nelsonville charged with forging checks for small amounts. A second name, Frank Roach, appears in the report for a forged sum paid by J. W. Pickett. The suspect allegedly forged a lumber company check and attempted another against Dr H Larch. Marshal Finsterwald escorted him from Nelsonville to Athens for a hearing before Mayor Rose Blackstone.
List of uncalled letters remaining in the Athens post office dated December 31 includes Binny, R M Snow, Anna Bell, Viola Susong, SA YFolks Charney, Wooley, Ida McPaney, Blanche Wailis Mae Michael. Wilbett. Postmaster C D Gist urges recipients to mention they were advertised when calling for these letters.
The article recounts a 1834 Mechanics Magazine description of a steam carriage built to carry fifty passengers with six inch wheel tires and eight foot diameter wheels. It traces progress to 1862 63 steam road vehicles, a Paris Rouen trip in twelve hours, and a French competition where a petroleum carriage covered 736 miles in forty eight hours and fifty three minutes, averaging over fifteen miles per hour.
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