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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1874
Page
4
A wide news brief covers a Rhode Island victory by Republicans, a Texas cattle trade oddity, proposed railway stockholder meeting in Columbus, and notes on political races in Connecticut and Ohio. It includes court and prison leadership changes, a suicide in Marietta, and remarks by public figures and editors.
The Hocking Valley coal districts face suspended operations as miners and operators clash over pay terms. Last year miners received about three cents per bushel with monthly pay, while operators now seek a mixed six month rate. Miners resist, citing previous tape measure payments and proposing a weighing system. Public understanding sought as talks stall.
A Monday vote defeated a tax for a new county courthouse, described as typical in Athens County where public-building taxes are usually rejected. The piece notes Democratic gains in major Ohio towns, lists several cities with shifts toward Democrats, and mentions a court case about alimony and a pardoned felon gaining influence in Columbus.
An official report details Boss Tweed’s secure second floor room at Blackwell’s Island with visitors and a near by keeper gap. The piece notes health driven allowances and guards’ concerns, then shifts to cremation debates with Swiss German and Basel clergy support, plus a dig at county printing bids and local partisan price talk.
A long promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for clearing pimples and skin eruptions, claiming slow but eventual cure of blood poisons and scrofula, with testimonials from Mrs. A. W. Williams and others. The text also markets ribbons, hosiery, Singer machines, and cosmetics, noting local dealers and sales pitches for Zenner and Dorr's Drug Store.
Rufus P. Crippen of Rome township Athens county Ohio born November 18 1818 married Mary Greene in 1841 died March 17 1874 after a brief illness of apoplexy at his business place. A longtime Methodist Episcopal member he was noted for integrity kindness and strict faith. His funeral followed by Masonic rites and local officials reflected the community esteem in which he was held.
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