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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1877
Page
6
The Messenger surveys Ohio politics and national matters with editorials on Allen Myers Grosvenor and Patterson. It notes Governor Young’s forthcoming pardon board proposal, the death of Judge Heyl, and debates over Senate loyalties. It criticizes House mobility, praises Cuyler on Bunyan panorama, and discusses General Butler’s stance and militia funding.
The piece denounces the admission of Butler to the Senate and Kellogg's seating as a disgrace and threat to republican government. It links Ku Klux and chivalry to violence and warns of political consequences for the Democratic party, urging lenient judgment on past foes. It also notes shifts in the Senate’s stance, and reports changes at the Cleveland Herald with Parsons becoming editor and Smalley and Fogg in key roles.
A former resident, Charles R McGill of Cleveland, killed his mistress Mary Kelly in a brothel on Cross Street. He described loading and firing ten shots, then calmly surrendered to police after detailing the crime and asking for a priest. Local accounts recount witnesses and his prison statement.
An interview reveals a man reflecting on his failed bid to reunite with a woman who had moved on from him. He recounts her overnight earnings from a Saturday, his decision to leave then return, and his concern for his mother in Athens County. He expresses no remorse for the deed and plans to seek jail beds tomorrow, as a reporter and friends depart.
Harvey C Crippen married Hattie S Somers by Rev Dr Moore at the bride's sister M A Suydam's residence 195 South Street Columbus on the evening of the 6th inst A L Roach Son honored contractor James Geren for his brave brick work on the new Masonic building with a gold watchchain and charm gift
The 1878 edition of Hostetter's Almanac or Medical Annual is ready and free from druggists and country dealers across the United States and British America. It blends health guidance with light reading and precise astronomical calendars. The publishers, Hostetter & Smith of Pittsburgh, offer mail delivery on a two cent stamp to any reader unable to obtain a copy locally.
Retail dealers in surrounding counties are urged to inspect the large stock of fine candies and confectioneries at W. H. Brown & Co. Athens Ohio. The firm is recommended for wholesale prices and liberal terms, with a promise of continued patronage for holiday trade.
Wanted live poultry at W B Voorges Son. Question posed about smoking common tobacco versus Marburg Bros Seal of North Carolina. Ready Made Clothing stock at D Zenner Co marked down to attract buyers with winter suits offered at lowest town prices. Call to see for yourself.
Christmas offers flood the page with discounts at D Zenner & Co. and Kvuriz Noris with silks, ladies dress goods, cloaks, furs, and pens. W. B. Voornes & Son advertise new goods invoices. Liniment inventor J L Kerty expands quarters offering remedies for piles and rheumatism. Call for circulars and circulars.
A brief legal note from Van Wert records a courtroom interruption when a mouse ran up the judge’s leg, a comic moment amid standard holiday advertising. The page also lists agents and solicitors for Ohio Farmers Insurance and local merchants promoting Zephys holiday invoices, winter boots, cod liver oil remedies, and the Lightning Plaiter sold by Pickering & Son in Athens.
The largest stock of liquors in Athens is offered by H Friedlander at 188 Main Street opposite Warren House. The wholesale house promises quality brands at below-market prices with guaranteed authenticity. Dealers are invited to place orders for reliable filling and favorable terms. n3i-tf, Kurtz Norris ad and Ezra Walker shoe repair notice included.
The weekly Darket report lists grain feeds from Uwywv and IX Feeds Ani Flour. It notes market movements and supply notes affecting local traders.
For a gentleman's present four Smokers Set Cigar Case Letter Case or Gold Pen and Holder would suit. The nicest variety of Fancy Goods for the Holidays to be seen in town is at Kurrz & Norris.
A large assortment of new hats and frames has just arrived at Miss L. F. Racer’s Millinery, located opposite the Messenger office.
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