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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
4
Athens concern over street lighting as the Gas Light and Electric Company contract nears expiry. Five-year renewal likely with focus on longer hours and brighter streets for safety and late train arrivals. Also notes Senator J. Foraker visit praising Athens and local social events, church meetings, school progress, and community illnesses and quarantines.
Senators Marcus A. Hanne and Wm. P. Frye of Maine will address Athens county voters next Wednesday afternoon October 40 in this city. This is the sole campaign chance for citizens to hear the eminent Ohio senator. Frye, known from Golden Gate to the Pacific, is praised as an able statesman and eloquent orator. Citizens are urged to attend the gathering with Frost, Grosvenor, and J. A. Garfield also announced for October 18.
A party frame stresses the campaign ahead in Ohio to support Marcus A. Hans and Joseph L. Foraker. It urges Republicans to back Governor Azariah Gushnell and to vote straight Republican from governor to coroner to retain control of the state and prevent Democratic gains in districts and possible realignment.
A note from the dry goods department claims the current sale features the Roman stripe and other novelties with strong demand. Items range from Ac to $2.00 per yard, highlighting a busy week as selections advance.
A damaged notice states a public auction of real estate in Athens County. The document references a court order and sale at the courthouse on the 18th day of Never A.D. 1897 with property described within Athens, Ohio, for sale by decree. The legible portion names the county and court action but lacks complete details.
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