The Messenger February 1 1877 edition note
The item lists KE M Jennings as rector for the church issue dated February 1 1877. The brief line identifies church leadership in the periodical’s header.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1877
Page
6
The item lists KE M Jennings as rector for the church issue dated February 1 1877. The brief line identifies church leadership in the periodical’s header.
The Messenger lists over eight hundred subscribers owes ranging from two to sixteen dollars. Most can pay but have neglected their accounts. Books will stay open until April first for settlement. those failing to appear will have their accounts sent to attorneys or officials for collection.
A constitutional protest argues the Compromise Bill undermines state rights and federal balance. It contends the measure invades election authority, corrupts the judiciary, and usurps appointment power, insisting safeguards of the Constitution cannot be sacrificed for partisan aims.
The text outlines a bill creating a joint session of Congress to count electoral votes on the first Thursday in February 1877. A five member commission from Congress and the Supreme Court, plus a ninth member reportedly Justice Bradley, would decide disputed returns and report counts to the two houses for final action. The plan sets procedures for objections, oaths, and joint meetings with strict rules during the count.
Column discusses Gen Logan's failed re election and Democratic gains. Mentions N H Van Vorhes opposition to Compromise Bill and Gen A T Wikoff appointment as Pension Agent in Columbus. Compares moral character of Fields and Hewitt, noting Republican distrust of Fields and Hewitt seen as honest.
Unmatched selection described as unsurpassed by anything in Athens. D. Zenner & Co offers a wide range of dry goods and clothing, emphasizing quality and breadth of inventory available to local shoppers.
D Zenner Co offers hats and caps boots and shoes at prices lower than rivals in Athens presenting a value oriented shopping prompt for local customers.
The Clearing Out Sale at D Zenner Co’s offers 25 percent prices below fall and winter levels on the entire Dry Goods and Clothing stock, lasting twenty days to clear spring purchases. Dr Fishblatt arrives next Tuesday February 6 at the Warren House with testimonials from numerous patients praising cures and health improvements.
J. W. Logan has purchased and refurnished Asa Love's old stand and aims to run a first class Bakery and Confectionery. He seeks public patronage. Dr. Fishblatt arrives at the Warren House Athens on Tuesday February 6 in a well endorsed visit. Walsh and Miller announce new spring goods arriving soon.
Dr Fishblatt arrives next Tuesday as Surgeon in Chief of the Medical and Surgical Institute of New York, a physician noted for pioneering successful cross eye operations in that city.
A new and elegant line of Hamburg Edgings is now on exhibition at the One Price Store showcasing delicate lacework and refined textile trims for fashion and home use.
J. W. Logan promotes confectionery and wedding cakes at his shop. D Zenner & Co. offers dry goods clothing and water wear at low prices. M. Selig & Co. advertises new prints and muslins. Dr Fishblatt to visit Warren House Athens Feb 6 for three days with claimed cures. Walsh & Miller advertise fine suits.
James McCall testifies that after 11 years of deafness caused by catarrh he heard from a single operation by Dr Fishblatt. He recommends the doctor to all his friends and notes the cure was perfect. The statement is dated August 5 1876.
Cheap goods await at Zenner and Co as they clear stock in dry goods and clothing. Dr Fishblatt arrives at Warren House in Athens on Tuesday amid endorsements and reports of a successful treatment, noting a Toledo hip disease patient who walked without a crutch after surgery. The shop offers neat dress goods and furs at cost or below.
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