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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1875

Page

6

Deaths and economic views echo in early Philadelphia notes

Horace Binney, the oldest member of the Philadelphia bar, dies at ninety five. A debate decries paper money as weakening industries while praising gold and silver as drivers of real growth. Remarks cite Sam Cary in Athens and compare presidents’ widows, noting one is insane and another near death.

Horace Binney Philadelphia Polk Fillmore Tyler Lincoln Johnson Canaan Township Athens Sout Ohio James Coulson Bening N. Warren W. A. Root DeSteigner & Jewett Puff's Atty’s

Paper money and national debt cited as harmful to economy

A宣iction warns that issuing paper money raises production costs and weakens industries, reducing exports and triggering heavy imports. It argues such policy drives out gold, makes the country poorer, and inflates the national debt to global creditors.

Democratic Speaker Sam Hunt to Address Cleveland Sept 11

The Hon. Sam F. Hunt of Cincinnati, rival to Sam Cary for the Democratic nomination, will deliver a single speech for Ohio Democrats in Cleveland on September 11. Hunt pledges honest money and will likely speak forthrightly.

Sam’ F. Hunt Cincinnati Sam. Cary Cleveland Hunt

Harvest yields across the country exceed early expectations

Reports on the national grain harvest show better than expected yield and quality. Analysts warn that holders hoping for further wheat price increases may be disappointed.

Balloon crash reporter Grimwood found near Chicago

The body of reporter Grimwood, who perished with aeronaut Donaldson after a balloon wreck near Chicago weeks ago, was found on Monday on Lake Michigan near Boony. Clothes and notes on the body aid identification.

Grimwood Donaldson Chicago Lake Michigan Btony

Samuel Cary's stage style draws mixed verdict at City Hall

The crowd at City Hall Monday heard Samuel Cary critique the nation’s bonds and currency in a two hour speech. He labeled bond holders a moneyed aristocracy, attacking Democratic finance while praising Republican counters from Hayes Sherman Morton and Taft.

Sam Cary Samuel Sam Sherman Morton Assembly Abuno Diace Hayes Taft

The Democratic Ticket and York County Nomination

The Democratic county convention approves its ticket amid concerns some offices could have had stronger candidates. York township delegates, backing independent Republican W. W. Poston, withdrew after being overruled on the legislature nomination. If Poston’s supporters push back, the regular Democratic ticket may attract few votes in York.

York Township W. W. Poston

Indain Territory General Council Report Details

Hon N H Van Vorhes presents the Sixth Annual General Council report from the Indian Territory delegates. Council met from May 10 to May 15, showing progress in civilization among the tribes.

N. H. van Vorhes General Council Inedian Territory

Ohio University Prospects Brighten for Future Prosperity

The Ohio University shows strong alumnae impact and a record of graduates in education religion law business and public life. Since President Scott took charge investments repaired buildings improved recitation rooms and grounds with a new College Green fence reflecting a brighter year ahead. The article urges students especially to consider the university as a path to prosperity and notes open enrollment beginning September, inviting both young men and women.

Ohio University Department of Life Fac Scott Thomas Ewing

Local notes from Coolville and area readers

Coolville community notes list visiting families from Green Point Washington D C Cincinnati and Kansas City plus Belpre and Tupper s Plains. School staff for next year includes Mr McCoy and Miss Marian Pilcher with praise for their work. Community reflections cover floods storms and a hearty Sabbath school update along with youth pledges and school fashion alongside Busy gossip column features and local photo views offered by Selig Co and Addleman gallery.

Coolvillisms Miss Marian Pilcher McCoy Miss Marian

Unclear Public Notice In Athens County Records

Fragmentary OCR shows names Cea Wit and John H. McPherson connected to a council or court record in Athens County with a bale order reference. Details are incomplete, but the item appears to be a legal or property related notice needing clarification.

Boron Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio John H. McPherson Canaan Township O. A . Evant Athens Court House Ohio Company Enoch Rutter Andrew Dew Bartley Dew Melissa J. Sterritt John A. Sterritt Thousanollars N. Warren W. A. Root Sherif Grosvenor & Dana Puff

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