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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1900

Page

4

McKinley wins Ohio stronghold as Bryan is rebuked

Tuesday's election results showcase American preference for perceived solid government principles over opposing theories. Ohio backs McKinley by a margin over 65,000, Athens County notes its largest plurality, and Athens County congratulates former legislator Emmett Tompkins as he heads to Congress.

Bryan Ohio Mckinley Athens County Athens Emmett Tompkins Mr. Tompkins Eble Os

Our Place Among Nations Population Shifts Over a Century

An 1880 to 1900 passage analyzes global populations, noting the United States’ rapid rise from a small share of world inhabitants to a leading position. It cites historical milestones, including Franklin’s remark on colonial growth and Mulhall’s forecast of American wealth becoming dominant within a quarter century.

United Kingdom Great Britain and Ireland France Russia Austria-Hungary Spain German Empire Italy Turkey United States Great Britain Ireland Benjamin Franklin George III Mulhall Joh Bngland

General Charles H Grosvenor and U S wealth ranking

The Globe Democrat cites General Charles H Grosvenor noting Britain leads in nations by wealth, with France second and Germany rising in wealth. It cites U S real and personal property valuations rising from 27 billion in 1850 to an estimated 90 billion by 1900, and states U S wealth now exceeds Britain and France combined.

Great Britain France United Kingdom Germany United States United States Kingdom Globe Democrat

Out of Town News Notes On Local Visitants

Mrs Lizzie Phillips of Chillicothe visited Mrs Kate Armstrong. Miss Berta Armstrong tested Saturday for Glonster where she expects to stay most of the winter. Mrs Ida Deedrick of McConnelsville visits her parents near Athens. Charley Gabriel, sick with quinsy, was taken to Columbus for treatment. DeWitts Little Farts Risers advertised by Chines Pharmacy.

Lizzie Phillips Chillicothe Kate Armstrong Berta Armstrong Glonster Ida Deedrick McConnelsville John Might Athens Charley Gabriel Columbus

Canaanville Notes Include Visits And Illnesses

In Canaanville and nearby Marion Athens and Byers facts show social visits. Miss Cora Hines guests, Goldie Bean ill with lung fever, James Smith loses a valuable horse, Lenna Ward visits grandparents, and telegraph training planned for E Burch at Byers. Family illnesses and funeral attendance noted as well.

Cora Hines Marion E. W. Cook Athens L. Hoisington Stewart Myrtle Webster Goldie Luther Bean James Smith Flossie Linscott 0. A FN. Pilcher Fuller J. N. Pilcher D. B. Stewart Lar Misa Lenna Ward C. B. Bean Blisses Jane Phillips Mattle Fear Athens

Emmet Tompkine Wins Congressional Race in Cabusta

Official vote tally in the district shows Emmet Tompkine, Republican candidate, with a majority of 14 over Democratic nominee John J. Lentz. Hix was the opponent in the race. The count confirms Tompkine's victory in a closely watched contest.

Cabusta Emmet Tompkins Republiccal Congress Hix John J. Lentz

Constitution Follows Flag Debate in Philippine Context

An old phrase notes that the constitution does not follow the flag in the Philippines, a point disputed by supporters and critics alike, reflecting enduring tensions between national symbols and governance during the era.

Bryan

Garden notes and campus life in a bustling term

Garden items mention John Sewell Sr in poor health and various visitors from Lottridge Burlingham Malta Hooksbury and Millfield. A Saturday musical recital directed by Miss Van Vorhes featured mostly beginner students. A football game Varsity vs Scrubs ended 14 to 10 for the Varsity. OU will play W and J this Saturday. Literary societies Philomatheans and Athenians hold secret sessions and installed officers Friday.

John Sewell Sr Wesley Baker Leslie Campbell Lottridge C. Staneart Burlingham Here W. C. Wagoner Scrubs O.U Philomatheans

Phi Delta Theta Election Returns at Fraternity Hall

Election returns arrived by special wire and the Phi Delta Theta fraternity hall became a Republican leaning gathering as members and guests cheered their choices. Edward West, known as Bailey's West, died at his cousin Charles West’s Sunnyside home from heart failure after asthma years. He returned from Washington to vote and was buried on Tuesday.

Phi Delta Theta Edward West

Letters to be Called For November at Ath

A list of letters remaining in the Ath post office includes Becker Kannan Bell Campbell Joan Caldwell Jane Farley Bertie Johnson J B Tunsford Mardin Miller ai Orus A Ruack Mrs C E Starkey Mrs Mary Sailor N E. Advertised for pickup by C D Gist, Postmaster.

Azuu Ens Becker Kannan Bell Ia Baer Campbell Joan Caldwell Jane Persons Cailir Ath

Tailored Ladies Suits Sold At Lower Prices

Our Dry Goods department presents ladies tailormade suits noted for style and effect. These garments are man tailored and distinct from cheaper makes. Offered here at lower prices than inferior brands, with emphasis on quality craftsmanship.

Rainy Day Skirts and Fabrics Run Highlight Department Sale

A department sale features fabrics priced 6.50 to 25.00 and Rainy Day Skirts from 3.50 to 10.00. The store indicates a big run as shoppers flock to the promotions.

Furs and Jackets Offered at Lowest Prices

Advertises ladies misses and children s jackets and capes with the claim of the latest ghose styles at “LOWEST BRICES” and states they have waited for styles to settle and bought late for buyers advantage.

New Line of Women’s Ready Made Waists Debuts

The Rosenthals of New York introduce Silk Waists Mobair Waist Serge Waists and lateen waist lines in wool flannels. High priced French flannels feature, with waists selling from 3 dollars to 1 dollar down payments. Various colors offered as the latest fad in women’s wear.

Rosenthals New York

Clothing The Oxford ceptor in rough goods

A fragmentary note references The Oxford ceptor in rough goods as being pushed forward. The garbled text lacks concrete details, dates, or clear entities beyond Oxford and rough goods, leaving the main item as a brief, uncertain catalog mention.

Oxford

Overcoats and Suits in Wide Range of Prices

The store highlights a large clothing stock with overcoats priced from 2.00 to 20.00 and a broad selection of suits. It touts popular Coverts and new Storm Freizes Cheviots and woven fabrics, emphasizing low prices and modern fall styles with few chestnut patterns.

Surprising claims on stock and prices at local shop

A shop touts unbeatable prices and stock gains in warm weather. The boastful line says nobody will beat their prices, emphasizing strong inroads on stock and a bold guarantee of value.

No new thing nor right thing missing on occasion

A compact note discusses steady operations with occasional minor gaps in supply and pricing, noting routine practices of replacing worn items and maintaining margins without striving for romance in price changes. It mentions trunk room on the second floor and storage of traveling bags as part of ongoing logistics.

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