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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1876

Page

7

Athens County Notes and Local News Highlights

Long reader page itemizing visits, injuries, and community updates in Athens County. Highlights include Rev. Burns recovering from typhoid, Miss McIntyre sewing a quilt with 5 112 pieces, rail wage cuts, county fair encouragement, and an upcoming excursion to Columbus with details on schedules and fares. Also mentions political club activities and a Sunday school union note.

J. Adelph Ballard Ellis Philadelphia Athens Harry Megrew The Trouse Shooster W. Burns Nelsonville Hocking Valley Railroad W. H. McMonigal Warren House Washington City James McKinley Ames Township David H. Moore M. E Washington Board of Examiners County Columbus

Teachers Institute at Coalville Plans Two Week Session

The article reports a two week Teachers Institute approved by the Executive Committee to be held next year at Coalville with Furness and Stephenson as lecturers. It praises the event, notes the aim of uniform methods and extended discourse, and outlines future steps including quarterly meetings to improve teacher expression and systemwide governance.

Gunther Coalville Furness Stephenson Furness and Stephenson Nourse Lee Tottie Brown Lillian Tidd Nettia McVay Zana Powell Lizzie Bayard Board of Education J. M. Goodspeed Geo. K. Campbell Missy Kate Boyd O. B. Murphy Frank Dibson J. M. Goods Theresa Commonwealth Is eXpenser Atel

Obituary of Wiley Lutty Vorhes Diminutive Hero of Ohio

Obituary from Hil liardsville Ohio dated August 16 1876 for Lutty Vorhes youngest son of Peter and J Vorhes aged about 1 month and 7 days. It notes his short life his perfect health and beauty before a cruel illness and his calm acceptance. He shared toys with friends and comforted his mother bidding her not to mourn. The piece honors his faith and suggests the Lord has taken him to a place where flowers never fade.

Worhe Hilliardsville Ohio Peter J Vorhes Ufs Lutty Mwun

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