PRESIDENT CLEVELAND ILLNESS AND LOGAN TRIBUTE
The Messenger reports President Cleveland’s improving health after a rheumatic illness and honors John A Logan for duty over policy. It notes Logan’s refusal to seek a pension, and recounts remarks by Rev Dr Newman on Logan’s communion before death alongside other editorial reflections and local notes. It also covers a miners’ Christmas night tragedy, a local option ordinance in Athens, the Athens County Institute program, and a trial in Troy township ending without a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Newman
General Logan
Newman
Athens
Death of George Linscott Marks Athens Township Loss
Athens county mourns farmer George Linscott of Ames township who died Wednesday morning after a prolonged illness later identified as cirrhosis of the liver. He was about sixty, of strict integrity and high regard among neighbors and friends. The village also notes the deaths of Rev. Ellis Vore after injuries from a log accident and reports on local visitors, gatherings, and the Christmas festival at the M E church.
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Athens County
George 8. Linscott
Ames Township
Linscott
Edward Ginn
Stewart
James Ginn
L. A. Patterson
Athens
Albertus E. Vandyke
Jefferson County
Ohio
Edward Briggs
Nebraska
William Briggs
Ellis Vore
Vore
Presbyterian Church
Wiggins
M.E. Church
G. P. Jarvis
Ella Ginn
Observer
Birthday Surprise Party at Mr. Wolf's Home
A birthday surprise for Mr. Matthew D. Wolf, aged seventy five, was celebrated Friday at his Nelsonville area country residence. About seventy guests attended, presenting a suit of clothes from his children and a hanging lamp for his wife, with a lavish dining table and expressions of sociability and goodwill. The item also notes local society news from Jackville, including a protracted meeting ending, illnesses, travel, and visiting relatives.
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Matthew D. Wolf
Nelsonville
Mr. Wolf
Wolf
Vern Stiers
W. G. Hickman
Jackville
Ida Wright
G. B. McAdams
Colorado
B. W. Hall
Chauncey
Jessie Campbell
Texas
New Mexico
F. M. McAdams
Golden Specific Promises Cure for Drunkenness
An advertisement claims the Golden Specific can cure drunkenness or liquor habit by being added to coffee or tea without the drinker's knowledge. It asserts many have become temperate and that no harmful effects occur, offering to send a circular from the GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO. at 1% Race St Cincinnati Ohio dated Nov 11, mo.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Sprecific Co
Race St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cheap New Year Round Trip Fares Announced
On December 31 1886 and January 1 1887 round trip tickets will be sold on the C W B R R main line and branches at one fare for the round trip with half price for children. Tickets are valid for return until January 8 1887 inclusive. The offer promotes visiting friends and family at the old homestead and Cincinnati attractions during holiday week with theaters and sights. Excursionists may use tickets from Friday list to Monday January 3.
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Cincinnati
Ladies Invited to Examine New Line of Latest Styles
The ladies are especially invited to call and examine this line of goods which embraces all the latest styles. The notice invites women to view a fresh selection, highlighting contemporary fashions and updated designs.
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the Messenger
C.re.m.jennings
Cleveland
Logan
John A. Logan
Charleston
W. Va
Capitol Building
Thos. Craig
Fort Donelson
Caperton
West Virginia
George Gilbert
Eliza Gilbert
John Lane
Willis Hall
John Montgomery
Athens County Institute
Athens County Teachers’ Institute
L. D. Bonebrake
Martland Baker
Carl Woodworth
Noah Johnson
Kate Gabriel
Helen Holland
T. Coultrap
E. M. Davidson
Clara Weiler
Louise Richardson
Kate Boyd
William Bingman
Troy Township
Aaron Baker
Torch
Blugasau
S. M. McMillen
Marietta
New England
Advereti
Phainix
Isaac
Isaac Fiale
Hoyt Building
Ritte
Putnam & Fletcher
Rockford and
Fredonia
Phenix
Sam. Sommer
Chas.p. Shutt
Laird, Josten & CO
East State Street
Shutt
Webster and Brown Farm
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