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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

6

Honoring Contracts in Cincinnati Street Railways Debate

A Columbus letter explains the Rogers law for Cincinnati street railways, detailing franchise expirations, uniform fares, transfers, and tax burden. It defends the curative act as essential to fund and sustain electric streetcar reconstruction and public investment, arguing the measure protects investors and public interests alike.

Ttis Street Railroad Company Superior Court Cincinnati Tha Grant Johnson

Lingerfield Eye Helpers Hear Gratifying Testimonials

Mr and Mrs Lingerfield offer free eye examinations in Nelsonville at the Dew House for five more days, praising their ability to correct astigmatism and improve reading for customers like Mrs Mary C McDonald of Buchtel. Letters from grateful clients describe clearer distant and near vision after fitting with their lenses. A separate civic note defends vested rights and public faith amid enactment debates, with signatures from J B Foraker.

W. BS. Blackstone Buchtel Mrs. Lingerfield Buchtel, C

PUBLIC SALE OF FARM STOCK AT POINT PLEASANT

After selling my farm I will hold a public sale at the Point Pleasant fair grounds on a Saturday in November. Twenty headed Standard Bred horses include a seven year old mars record 2 28 trotting in 2 20 and a four year old pacer. Also listed are cattle sheep hogs and other stock with teams and mares. Catalogue and details on request from J. Capehart.

Point Pleasant W. Va Fair Grounds Mars Marquette Baron Bell Red Wil Langley Axins Hampshire J. Capehart

Millions From Corporations Under Republican Tax Laws

Johnson accuses Republicans of a conspiracy with corporations to burden others. The article notes over 3 million dollars in new taxes on corporations were enacted, relieving general taxpayers. It states that in 1901 additional revenue laws yielded 1,763,558 dollars, much from corporations, countering Johnsons charges with a factual fiscal record.

Charles Dick Columbs Cincinnati Johnson I Belive Rogers Saw Cincinnati Street Railroad Street Railroad Rogers Anybony Ohio United Democratic

Sealed Proposals for Three School Houses in Ohio Districts

Sealed bids for sale of three school houses in Carbondale Ohio are invited by the Board of Education of Carbondale Special School District. Proposals cover York township district 13 and Waterloo townships districts 6 and 12. Bids due by noon on the specified date. bids to be delivered to clerk S W H Watkins. The board may reject any or all bids. Oct 22 1903 notice of appointment of administrator Anna L Brown Athens County Ohio.

Board of Education of Carbondale Special York Township Waterloo Township W._H. Watkins Carbondale Ohio Board of Education

Lost Gray Horse Stolen From Hudson’s Addition

A gray horse, 12 years old and weighing 1200 pounds, hitched to a buggy, is missing from Hudson’s addition in Athens. One shaft is longer than the other and the buggy end is tucked in. Owner: E. G. Poston, Athens, R. D. No. 3.

Hudson’s Athens E. G. Poston R. D

Police Court Record: Swett Arrested for Drunkenness

Bob Swett was arrested Thursday on drunkenness and dis orderly conduct charges and appeared before Maya Logan who fined him five dollars plus costs totaling 8.90 dollars. He was ordered to work out the street-related costs.

Bob Swett Maya Logan

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