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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1883

Page

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Summer night carnival to outshine past events

The article describes preparations for a major summer carnival with extensive electric light displays, harbor pageantry, and a lavish program. It highlights Baltimore and Ohio excursions, a grand state fair, and various attractions expected to draw large crowds and long stays.

Baltimore Lord Baltimore New Orleans Mobile Memphis Galveston St. Louis Baltimore and Ohio Harper’s Ferry Old Point Comfort Fortress Monroe Mount Vernon Luray Caverns Washington Oriole

Fifty fifth birthday party at F C Wyatt home

On Friday the tenth, about fifty relatives gathered at the residence of Mr. F C Wyatt to celebrate Mrs W A’s fifty fifth year. A pleasant day ended with a bountiful dinner and many handsome presents for the guest of honor.

F.C. Wyatt Sarah Grosvenor John Johnson Woodyard Belinda Spear Lucy Wyatt Henry Bean Jesse White John White Jerry Thomp Sunny Side

Bazaar of Peter Kern & Son Boots and Shoes

If funds are tight and economy is needed visit the Bazaar of Peter Kern and Son for boots and shoes. A large stock for men boys ladies and misses offers latest styles from top houses nationwide and urges customers to leave measurements now to avoid season rush.

Peter Kern & Son Ty Boot and Shoe Ohie

Notice to Hort 8 Stimson debts call for immediate settlement

All persons indebted to Hort 8 Stim or Horm Stimson M D are hereby notified to call and settle and pay immediately or they will be left for collection. Payment demand targets all note or account balances with the firm.

Hort Stim Immedia Ely Stimson M. D

Ohio Drift Favors Republicans in Early Campaign

The piece notes growing Republican strength in Ohio as Judge Foraker’s support rises and the Scott law gains acceptance. It warns the party to stay vigilant to prevent Democrats from regaining ground, with Republican presses issuing early cautions from outside the state.

Judge Foraker Republican Executive Committee Hamilton County Ohio Foraker New York Tribune

Mount Union College Promises Debt Free Growth and Four-Term Year

Mount Union College proclaims debt free status and expanding facilities with a four term system. Fall term starts August 25 1883 and runs 13 weeks, Winter term December 4, Spring March 4 1854, Summer June 8 to July 31 1884. Tuition low with self and table board options. students may teach to fund costs. Contact President QO Hartshorn or Trustees President Lewis Miller for catalogue.

Mount Union College Mt. Union N. Hartshorn Alliance Ohio Lewis Miller Akron

Agent for War Claim Attorneys to Visit Athens Office

Milo B. Stevens and Company War Claim Attorneys announce an agent will be at the County Clerk's office in Athens on Friday August 24. Soldiers and families with pension or other claims are invited to call for information and assistance.

James McSteen Pittsburgh Nathaniel A. Chapman Waterford New London Conn Tuscola Til Edward Stokes New York John L. Sullivan Boston Lookout Mountain Chatanooga United States Milo B. Stevens & Co Athens

Agents sought for Blaine book Twenty Years of Congress

Advertises canvass for J. G. Blaine's Twenty Years of Congress from Lincoln to Garfield. Best selling book before the public. Requests immediate address for agent terms to C. W. Hollister in Bridgeport Ohio.

Congress Linccoln Garfield J. G. Blaine C. W. Hollister Bridgeport Ohio

Zanesville Business College Fall Term Opens

Zanesville Business College announces fall term starts September 18. For circulars write CHOGUILL & PARSONS.

Zanesville Business College Choguill & Parsons

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