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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1881

Page

7

April 14 1561 Messenger brief

In the Messenger issue dated Thursday April 14 1561, contents include local notices and brief items from Baditeor and M. Jannin.

Remarkable Birth and Local News From Gallia County

A woman in Gallipolis gave birth to a second child last Sunday, a rare event in obstetrics. President M. M. Green of the road enjoyed Florida travel benefits. Major W. W. Peabody praised as genial rail executive. President Garfield favors strong nominations but won’t override Republican stands. Hon. Joseph Bradbury, Gallia leader, dies of heart disease. he was J. P. Bradbury’s uncle. The Messenger rebukes ill timed puffery over unpaid accounts in Athens county. Senator Carpenter buried with large Milwaukee turnout and impressive funeral.

Gallipolis Annals of Obstetrics Josefh Bradbury Gallia County Senate J. P. Bradbury Athens County

Legislature urged to finish business and adjourn

The speaker urges the Tuk Legislature to rush its work and adjourn promptly, noting that other states have already set the example and coin planting season approaches, suggesting legislators belong on the farm.

Tuk

Joan T Rich Elected to Congress in Seventh Michigan

Republican Joan T. Rich has won the Seventh Michigan district seat to replace O. D. Conger who moved to the Senate. Rich, former Speaker of Michigan’s last two House sessions and ex State Senator, is a prosperous farmer regarded for strong practical judgement.

Joan T. Rich Congress Michigan Hon O. D. Conger Senate Mr. Rich State Senate

Movement to unite Fusionists in Mississippi electors

A movement to unite the Republic ans Greenbackers and Independents in Mississippi opposes the Democrats in the state election. The President is said to support the effort and back it. Fusionists aim to place good men on the ticket to ease white fears of Negro domination.

Mississippi

Girosvenor Faces Harsh Critique In Republican Paper

A Republican paper derides GIROSVENOR as a vocal showman whose rhetoric provokes the public. The piece laments his habit of stirring party factions and argues the MESSENGER will not echo his personal political ambitions.

Girosvenor

Professor Sidney Snorr Improves Electric Lamp for Domestic Use

Professor Sidney H Snorr chair of Physics at Denver University announces a major improvement to the electric lamp after long research. A division of electric current is realized enabling the light for home use. Professor Short, an Ohio man, recently taught at Ohio State University in Columbus.

Sidney H. Snorr Denver University David H. Moore Athens Short Ohio State University At Columbus

Man Dies After Prolonged Illness Near Hammondsport

Avery Wixam of Sullivan County New York lived in apparent health until a long period of illness. He slept for seven years, rose briefly to work, then returned to bed until his death at age 51. Dispatch from Goshen New York.

Avery Wixam Hammondsport Sullivan County New York Seany Goshen

Electric city lights amaze with moonlit reach

A new street lighting system in Ares lights a two and a half square mile area from two centers near Buchtel College. The glow awakens birds and makes a watch face readable from nearly a mile away. Officials praise light as a public boon while exploring its value for all. Governor Foster and state officials completed a census apportionment report. Republicans would hold a slim Senate edge and Democrats a fragile House edge in the new map.

Ares Buchtel College Foster Chas. Townsend Ogilvee Ohio Senate House

Republicans See Solid Gains in Ohio Municipal Elections

Statewide results generally satisfy Republicans and boost hopes for a fall victory. In Cleveland Dayton and Sandusky Republicans won decisively with Sandusky’s mayoral winner gaining 450 votes, a swing of over eleven hundred from the previous election, signaling improved Republican prospects across Ohio.

Cleveland Dayton Sandusky Ohio

Conkling's Opposition to Robertson Port Appointment Fades

A canvass shows Senator Conkling facing defeat over President's nomination of Robertson as collector of the port of New York. He and allies seek concessions, but the President remains unmoved. Also noted is Dakota's destitution from floods cutting food supplies and a War Department order allowing public depots to sell army provisions at government prices.

Senate Conkling Robertson New York Dakota Secretary-of-War

Protective tariff drives steel rail industry into six month orders

The article notes that Republican support for tariffs sustains the steel rail industry, with every mill busy and six months of orders in advance. It argues repeal would cause industry collapse and mentions a Baltimore convention of colored soldiers urging Congress to revise the Homestead law to grant lands to holders of war warrants.

Republican Party Democratic Party Colored Soldiers and Sailors Baltimore Congres

Appalling Mediterranean quake devastates Clio island scene

A London dispatch reports a devastating earthquake on the island of Clie in the Mediterranean. The town of Clio is reduced to ruins with many deaths and damaged buildings. Villages and towns nearby also lie in rubble as residents search for missing relatives amid fear and grief. In Chillicothe General Samuel H Hearst is elected mayor, promising reform and restoration of the city’s moral standing.

Clie London Journal Clio Oery Menita Monastir Virinos Philatia Chillicothe Samuel H. Hearst Hurst

Liquor Amendment Fails in Senate After House Passage

The proposed constitutional liquor amendments passed the House but were defeated in the Senate amid party lines. The editorial argues Democratic Senators opposed testing the measure before the people and notes the Pond tax bill was reintroduced this week.

House of Representatives Senate

Senate deadlock and reform talks span three days adjournment

The three day adjournment from last Thursday did not ease party tensions when the Senate reconvened on Monday. Senators foresee the stalemate lasting under current rules and the presidential term, with Republican and Democratic leaders equally firm. Separate items report a Port Jervis woman swallowing teeth in 1869 and regrown sets, Cincinnati’s mayor promising Sunday liquor limits, and a large gold stock in the U S Treasury plus higher gold compared with England.

United States Senate Graffield Port Jervis N. Y

New Hat Styles for Men and Boys at Dana’s Phoenix Block

Indecision over spring headgear ends as readers view the new hat styles for men and boys at John P. Dana's in the Phoenix Block. The notice also invites shoppers to inspect the $5 suits at the Grand Depot.

John P. Dana Phoenix Block

Kid Gloves Shine Atzenner & Co New Invoices

Fine attractions in Kid Gloves are showcased in the new large in voices style from top manufacturers just received at D. Zenner & Co. The range offers various shades in latest fashion for patrons seeking quality and variety.

D. Zenner & Co

Grand Depot Offers Invoices of Spring Hats at Zenner Co

The Grand Depot displays new Spring Hats for men and boys at D Zenner Co with a wide selection of shapes and materials at very affordable prices. Peter Kern’s Bazaar invites orders for fashionable custom boots or shoes to ensure perfect fit and style. Zenner also features ladies silk ties and scarves among this season’s attractions.

D. Zenner & Co’s Peter Kern Athens

J Cole & Co Announces Ready Pay Shift in April 1881

J Cole & Co Coolville Ohio announces an important business change to begin April 1 1881 adopting a strict ready pay policy. The firm asks customers to settle all debts as books will be closed and promises reduced prices to favor paying in advance.

J. Cole & CO Coolville, O

Experienced garden er wanted in Athens enclosure

An experienced and efficient garden er is sought to cultivate a large fertile garden enclosure on the shores near Athens during the upcoming season. Apply at the MEs SENGER office.

Athens Messenger

Testimonial for Gorslene's Catarrh Cure from Athens client

Henry O Blenneiss & Co. of Athens, Ohio publish a testimonial from C. Floorer praising Gorslene's Catarrh Cure. He claims full, lasting relief from catarrh and would not trade the cure for any sum. Dated July 29, 1880.

Henry O

Dr Isaac Scott Liver Pills Adverts

An 1880 advertisement promotes Dr Isaac Scotts Celebrated Liver Pills as a cure for liver complaints and bilious diseases. It claims the pills are safe for women and children, operate pleasantly without pain, and urges a trial. Sold by all druggists.

Isaac Scott

Hire Agents and Canvassers for Knk Rideout & Co

Advertises $25 to $50 weekly earnings selling goods for Kk Rideout & Co at 10 Barclay St New York. Requests readers to send for catalogue and terms. Also offers property sale on Court Street Athens near Market House, with contact Mrs H T Hoyt or H T Brown for terms. Includes endorsements for R Seth Hart's Croup Syrup.

Kk. Gr. Rideout & Co Barclay St New York Court Street Market House Court House Athens H. T. Hoyt H. T. Brown Chas. H, Hoyt R. Seth Hart James D. Brown Bank of Athens G. W. Baker David H. Moore J. L. Kewminger W. W. Kurtz P. M T. H. Sheldon 1St National Bank

Notice for liquidation of late firm F. Ed. Waterman & Co

Those knowing themselves indebted to the late firm of F. Ed. Waterman & Co. should come forward and seize at once. The undersigned alone are authorized to receive money due the late firm. Carpenter & Henderson. Feb. 16, 1881. For sale at the Athens Gas Works a liberal discount to builders and dealers. For terms address.

F. Ed. Waterman &O Carpenter & Henderson Athens Gas Works

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the Messenger C. Hk. M. Jannin SS. Baditeor M. M. Green H. V. Road Florida Ohio State Journal W. W. Peabody Ohio & Mississippi Road Garfield Senator Carpenter Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee Wisconsin SK One.e BA Feat Cincinnati National Treasury Bank of England Grand Depot Gardener Pontinea Ray To South America Joseph T. Inman New York City Ly—S. H Heriff’s Albert Vorhes Chas. Lee Order of Sale Athens County Court of Common Pleas Court of Common Pleas Ublec Towit Lee County of Ohio Company Samuel Martin Susanah Wilson Tim. B. Warden Woop Priffs Atty’s Addleman A. Ll. Roach’s Times Wilson M. Patterson Charles J. Hess Et al of Sale Athens County Common Pleas N.L Sherif Rh. A. Constable Piuff W H.H. Minton OD & Wood Attorneys AT Law Onto First National Bank Chas, Townsend D. L Sleeper Own & Sleeper LAW Welch & Welch Undeed Supreme U.S Jos Welch Welch Ani D. Dyson. Hoyt Ohi A. R. Waltz Main St Stogies Climax Old Crow Cable Coil Durham New Moon Lorillard’s KF Lyre Kurtz & Norris Per Bolt Sei Hlowe J.P. Woop BR. Sa@eLpon RIFG MP Sengcer
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