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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1870

Page

4

Hyde John L Malferny affair noted at court

Court records show Hyde John L Malferny involved in a matter with dates and locations unreadable in fragments. Named parties include Hyde and Malferny with associations to a local case.

Campaign Paper Urges Voters to Back November Sale

The text promotes a political campaign with promises of new issues and vigorous effort. It calls for postmasters and others to act as agents in forming clubs and asks county friends to aid in its behalf, pledging vigilance against competing papers.

Bansh

District Republican Convention Names Grosvenor for Congress

Delegates from this county will present Gen. H Grosvenor of Athens county as the unanimous choice of the district for the Republican nomination. The Aug 17 Marietta meeting is urged to show intelligence and earnestness to secure Grosvenor as the party standard bearer.

Marietta Cons H. Grosvenor Athens County Gen. Grosvenor

Old Subscriber Sends Support for MesserGen Paper

An aging reader writes about renewing for another year, praising the MesserGen as the best paper read among several he subscribes to. He pledges loyalty as a life subscriber and notes growing new names from various areas. The paper promises improvements and better quality going forward.

Messencer MesserGen

Publican Prospects Senator Morton Speech at Terre Haute

Senator Morton praised progress in revenue and debt reduction during a Terre Haute speech. He cited Internal Revenue receipts up 32 million and customs up 19.9 million since Grant’s inauguration, claiming expenses fell 50 million and the debt dropped 146 million while taxes were reduced.

Morton Terre Haute Jean Congress Grant Sena

Democracy District Convention at Marietta Report

A Marietta report describes the Democratic district convention as lacking energy. Speaker John Cartwright of Meigs County presented a plan but was noted as widely known and capable, though the overall event was described as spiritless.

Marietta John Cartright Meigs

War dispatches promise heavy fighting this week

Reports describe terrible fighting and loss of life as battles unfold with Napoleon, the French empire in ruins, and Prussians dominating the field though details are unclear as press time nears.

Napoleon

Atlantic and Lak Ramcos Board Meeting Opens in New Lexington

A board meeting of the Atlantic and Lak Ramcos was convened in New Lexington to discuss upcoming business items. Steps will be taken to review the contract for the Northern line and assess related implications.

Atlantic Lak Rmcos New Lexington

Republicans Choose Athens County Nominees at Aug 6 Convention

The Athens County Republican gathering in Athens chose nominees for Auditor Simeon W. Pickering, Commissioner John F. Welch, Recorder Josiah B. Allen, Infirmary Director W S Hyde, and County Surveyor John L Malerny. Delegates elected to the State Convention and a County Central Committee were named, with committees formed for credentials and rules.

Simeon W. Pickering Pickering Ohio John F. Welch Nelsonville Capt. Welch Josiah B. Allen Allen Wim. S. Hyde John L. Malerny N. P. Hoisington BE. Young Capt. Watkins Joan E. Woodward A. J. Frame Dr. Wyatt Joseph Jewett A. W. Lynch C. A. Cable

Wells on European debt and protectionist hopes

The article cites David A. Wells estimating US indebtedness to Europe at 1.5 billion dollars. It argues that reducing imports by protecting domestic industries benefits American labor and discourages reliance on cheap foreign fabrics and goods. It claims industrial and producing classes oppose free trade policies that favor European mill owners.

David A. Wells Europe Wells

Farmers warn against waiting for higher grain prices

An exchange urges farmers to sell grain promptly as price rises may be short lived. It predicts war will end quickly due to modern warfare, likely within three months, advising to let grain slide to a good paying level rather than hold out for bigger gains.

New Tax Bill Aims at Consolidating Revenue Districts

The administration tightens control over revenue collection and cuts costs by consolidating Revenue Districts and dismissing many deputies and assistants. Major cities such as Cincinnati Chicago and New York are cited as examples where savings should be substantial under the new law reported by Gereral Schenck.

Gieveral Schenck Cincinnati Chicago New York

Local paper credited for Athens matter after reader note

A reader remarks that the Athens Journal should receive credit for a local matter moved by the Messenger and urges fair play when Montg ery of the Logan Republican reprints it. The note stresses accuracy and proper attribution.

Montgomery Logan Republican Athens Journal

Apples Fall From Trees In Summer Gloom

A garbled report notes apples falling from trees during a summer spell. The text mentions not staying on the branches and hints at a scene of fruits dropping as people observe.

Remark by General Grosvenor at Athens County Republican Convention

The Athens county Republican Convention endorses General C. H. Grosvenor for Congress in the 15th district. Grosvenor thanks the delegates, pledges united support, and hopes for decisive ratification at the Marietta convention. Ferguson, a Black representative, addresses the crowd praising progress from slavery to citizenship and endorses Grosvenor as his successor. Proceedings adjourn with publication order to the Athens Messenger and Athens Journal.

Hase Marietta Chas. H. Grosvenor Ferguson Albany CC. H. Grosvenor Congress C. H. Grosvenor Grosvenor Athens County Thad Atul Lena Youglo Eli. Hi. Moore Grosvernor United Vote Athens Messuencer Athens Journal J. M. Dana W.C. Hickman

Weissenburg Fortified and McMahon Routed in France

Telegraphic summary reports heavy fighting near Weissenburg with Prussians advancing into French territory between Weissenberg and Lauterburg. French losses include many prisoners as German regiments take Weissenburg and Geisburg, with the French commander Douay killed. News from Paris and Frankfort notes McMahon defeated, Paris rallying for defense, and German strategic moves toward Mayence and Frankfurt.

Carlsruhe Weissenberg Lauterberg Lauterbourg Strasbourg Sth Thth Bavaria Crown Prince Douay McMahon Geishall Kirchbach Grenadier Guards Vhiftieth Regiment Frankfort Mayence Prussia Berwyn Omeers Union Club M. Thomas Paris Berlin Sirasburg Here Rhine Heidelberg Lower Rhine Mayenece Coblentz Baden Black Forest Niederottersbach Otter River Weissenburg Prince Royal Weieenburg Geisburg Saarbruck Steinmitz Folly Canrobert Baez Goeben Frossord

National Standard to Succeed National Anti Slavery Standard

The National Anti Slavery Standard becomes a weekly journal named The National Standard. It will focus on Reform Radical Politics and Literature under editor A M Powell. Noted contributors include Wendell Phillips Maria Child Frederick Douglass Julia Ward Howe and others. The first issue is to be issued Saturday July 20 featuring Phillips on the Chinese Question.

Tur National Anti Louisa M. Alcott John T. Sargent Mary Thew National Standard Wendell Phillips

Mysterious buyer offers five-acre land bargain in Dover Township

In Dover Township an aged stranger staying with John Hibbard claimed to seek five acres from his farm at 350 per acre after traveling from Michigan. County Surveyor Coulston confirmed a little over five acres, Hibbard secured title and payment, and the man departed by train declaring himself a spiritualist. The episode stirred local talk about a potential revival of Spiritualism on Sandy Ridge. The land is described as poor and barren, worth about five dollars per acre. A note adds a Rural and Literary monthly “Young Folks’ Rural” to be issued by H N F Lewis with $2 yearly prizes for young writers.

Dover Township John Hibbard Mr. Hibbard Michigan Hibbard Joathin Koons H. N. F. Lewis Pural Chicago

Closing Sale and War of D Zenner Co with Old Merchants

Athens discusses a business war led by D Zenner & Co against old shopkeepers. The firm plans a week long closing sale with discounted stock and aims to unveil new assortments after the sale. Also mentions hair restoration product and medical notices, plus local changes in dressmakers and store openings.

Athens D. Zenner & Co John Friday

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Snri POKER Ors Seman Brana Wasan Hyde John L. Malferny Publican Prospects WAR News TRE Csc NT Courtes Teos Committee On Credentials Alexander Township J. E. Woodyard A. Hibbard KE. Reeves A. C. Murphey Ames Township W. P. Hoisington AlmondHlenry W. G. Finch A.C. Painter H. L. Baker Park Carpenter R. DeSteigner IF. L. Ballard A. J. Reynolds Samuel Pickering D. B. Stewart Bern H. C. Selby W. W. Wickham B.C. Pickering Canaan Z. W. Hoskinson J. O. Hill Carthage Chales Stout FE. M. Young Joseph Errick M. Alderman Troy Township C. W. Waterman R. F. Parrish J. M. Mitchell Waterloo James Bell D. King Alex.Todd York Township Lewis S. Ailes David Putnam Hames H. M. Lash S. W. Pickering G. W. Baker A. W.S. Minear Charles Townsend J. L. Kessinger Dr. W.S. Bell J. M Wm. KF. Pilcher Jacob McVay Vincent Caldwell W.C. Foster Hines C. Selby Wm. F. Pilcher W. C. Foster Mr. Selby Mr. Caldwell W. F. Pilcher Mr. Wilcher Mr. Welch DeSteigner J. B. Allen F. J. Ryan Matthew Patrick R. H. Stewart Mr. Allen W.S. Hyde J. R. Cable Jno Republican Congress Marshal McMahon Dousy Bertin Prince Worth Bische Berwin France Weisenburg Speidhorn Kanens Barnaken Stumpnagle van Goeben Hagena Frederick Charles Bleskasset Gen Saltzebach Kaizerlander Batte Russia Austria St. Petersburg Pais Frossard Saar Plac First Media En Authority UAL & Co Nashua Sing & CO Ashe Selig & CO Hauw R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y the Medical Society Athens County Medical Society Hk. W. Erwin D. Zenner & Co's Addie Hines George W. Udam Maple Todd & Co Nid-T* Kartz & Norris Macker Do Java MH. Welch IV Staple and Fancy McMillan St Monmouth Ave Demarara Light N. C Tee Mayer The Boi Young Hyson Imperial Japan Rio Lawayra Colton & Burnett Dot New Orleans Porto Rico Syu Coves Cesar Ne Clomaimon Jamaica Masons Hichardson Perdoz Ibe Cece Teuarder Western Reserve Young America Carolina Bennett's Boston Bailies Bakers Oswego Trish Mows Foxes Mattett Renee Eee Windsor Ph Colante Abeve Perepbiet Etree Chagte Rene Pagies Dace WM. B. Yoorhes Sheldon Queensware and Glassware Main Street Ohno Jesse Davis Bank of Athens R. Siler Ily Georgie Bean Oita George Bean Asa Brannon James Grim Pealer Grim Entro Apetl
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