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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
4
A cohort of Athens citizens appeals to President Monarrat of the Hocking Valley R. R. protesting discriminatory rates on the Lancaster Logan Athens route. The note ties Athens rents to property values and a growing housing demand amid looming whiskey industry incentives and political shifts.
The Hocking Valley sells round trip tickets from Columbus to Logan 49.6 miles for 81.60 and to Lancaster 31.5 miles for 75. this implies profits of 115 to 145 cents per mile round trip. The same rate applies between Marion and Columbus. A 1.15 cent per mile interurban rate could enable a 2 cent passenger rate law next session. The paper urges uniform 1 1/2 cent miles across lines, cites proven low costs, and commends Hocking Valley while hoping for similar reductions to Athens Pomeroy and Toledo.
Cameron Bros have opened a new grocery store in a room built by E. J. Jones on South Court street. The firm members are experienced in groceries and previously managed a store at San Toy. They had contemplated purchasing the Buckeye store a few weeks ago.
Mr and Mrs Grace Lawrence hosted guests of Mr and Mrs H H Brown and Dr and Mrs A F Lawrence last week. Cora Hagley returned from Rush West Virginia, Flossie Fox attended business college in Marietta, Alfred Knowles came home from two years in Montana. Numerous visits and social events are listed with residents and nearby towns. Monroes Starkey bought A B White property on Rock Street. Edna Reed visited in Hockingport. Eva and Cora Davis stayed with Anabel Davis at Ravenswood West Virginia. The Epworth League held a social at H H Brown's residence. Clyde White of the O A spent weekend at home. Dr Ward A Frame returned to Athens. Prof Edgar Heermans and Mrs Heermans visited Parkersburg.
Athens County Agricultural Society will pay all premiums in full now. Call at Secretary's office this week. H. H. Haning, Secy.
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