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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
2
The editorial critiques backroom moves around Rose and Sites renomination for state senate and attacks secrecy in the central committee's actions. It questions the motives of Evans backed by liquor interests and calls for open primaries amid party laxity.
In Nelsonville and Glouster the push for four rooms and a liquor sale faces doubts about local option. The author asks who will enforce the law if sentiment is against local option and warns liquor could spread without licenses in Wet York and Trimble townships.
A political notice warns of Republican strength in Athens County and accuses secrecy and manipulation in local campaigns. The author links local tactics to national issues, noting Roosevelt's plurality and predicting consequences for the fall election amid calls for reform and open government.
After the congressional convention in Athens county Republicans may control all primaries for a new central committee. The slogan will declare this is what we promised and what we will perform. The full ticket will be nominated, leaving no further need for a central committee than a funeral.
A long opinion piece denounces a sub committee backed push for primary nominations and argues voters in Rowse county must decide wet or dry liquor policy. It warns reform efforts, party machinery, and dog control issues may shape the Republican nominee and November election.
The Toledo Blade notes Kentucky elected W. O. Bradley Republican to the U S Senate after a split in the Democratic legislature that rejected ex Governor Beckham. Bradley, a native Kentuckian and former governor, was chosen as the party's candidate amid dry law tensions and political capers.
The house committee on military affairs is likely to report the bill to create a volunteer retired list on the pension rolls favorably. A favorable report could lead to passage during this session and would raise annual pension expenses toward about six million dollars.
The phrase suggests a renewed prosperity wave beginning yet with signs of a misstep or reversal as if the gears of the economy have been tampered with. The remark implies cautious optimism paired with uncertainty about future growth.
The passage warns that night-riders may deter the president from a hunting holiday in Kentucky's tobacco belt, implying possible security or political risk to the trip.
A county local option law is not backed by majority sentiment and remains unenforced. Arrests under it prove futile as violators go unpunished, reflecting weak public support and ineffective enforcement.
A notice notes many senators favor aggressive tactics to stall the Aldrich currency bill by introducing floating mines as a metaphor for obstruction, signaling a volatile political battle and potential delays in rail/fiscal measures.
With the Democratic primaries completed in Louisville, officials and voters await final certification and local reaction as the city moves toward the general election.
Nelsonville Ohio held a regular session with President Kreig presiding. Council reviewed February finances and approved a sidewalk grade on High street, considered street extensions and sewer work, and passed an ordinance funding improvements. The meeting also addressed a gas rate offer and appointed a new board of health.
Dr. Pierce promotes Favorite Prescription as a strengthening tonic for nursing and expectant mothers and for women with weakness from exertion. It is described as a glyceric extract of roots with no alcohol, accompanied by Lotion Tablets and Antiseptic Suppositories, sold for 25 cents a box. Dr. Pierce invites inquiries and offers a free booklet, while endorsing his Pleasant Pellets as the original liver remedy.
Barrows and Johnson supported the motion while Kreig Mason Miner and Meeks opposed. The motion failed and the council adjourned until Monday night March 16. George Gulley’s resignation was not taken up, with a successor likely at the next session amid anticipated conflict.
Thomas Tresize spent days at Gloucester with his grandson Roy Price and wife Ollie. Baker visited her parents Charley and Mrs Tresize Thursday. Roea Calvert and Miss Myrtle visited Athens Monday. Earl Bean was an Athens visitor recently. Vera Bean and niece Mary Bean visited sister Mrs Owen Riley near Canaanville. Isaac Efan has shown improvement after two weeks ill. Funeral services were held for Wade Starkey’s infant at Guysville last Tuesday. Charley Mansfield of Athens spends week with in law Edward Bean. Gay McGinty and brother of Stewart called on friends Sunday. Guy Bean returned to Athens Saturday after visiting here.
The store at 331 Dean Avenue Bell offers a wide selection of groceries and meats. It promotes savings on everyday items and mentions a catalog of nations and miners' supplies.
Three cans best grade corn to tomatoes kraut hominy pumpkin or beans for 25c. 20 lbs sugar $1.00. Flour 60 to 70c a sack. For the next few days a special price on rendered lard in quantities, 10 pound pails $1. C. H. Roach.
Cal and see Mrs. Chappelear for up to date millinery at greatly reduced prices. 16 South Court Street.
Readable ad notes cleaning pressing and repair services at JOM JOHNSON'S PRESS SLOP located over Fulton's grocery store.
Hiantings handles Standard Furniture and Globe Wernicke book cases. Both lines are listed with phone contact details for inquiries.
A newspaper notice advertises group portraits during holidays at Wise Studio Gage Photo Co offering first class pictures at reasonable prices. It promotes photos at $1 per dozen and invites readers to call for weekly prices, located on West Union Street.
An advertisement promotes V. C. Loos as a good place to buy fine jewelry. The copy reiterates the jeweler's name as V. C. Loos.
Wheaton's Hardware invites customers to learn the benefits of the celebrated Petaluma incubator. If unable to visit, readers are urged to request a catalogue by mail for full details and specifications.
Local ad promotes Ath ens Dye Works for dry cleaning, inviting ladies and gentlemen to discover advantages. Phones offered for contact, emphasizing conveniences and reasons to choose this service.
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