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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1875
Page
6
The Messenger reports a third attempted arson on the Navy Building in Washington City was frustrated on Friday evening. It notes continued public interest in Miss Smiley’s sermons in Columbus and quotes Senator Conkling denouncing Missouri Senator Schurz.
Fred Linder a 27 year old Cincinnati man died after drinking a half pint of whisky in a bet. He was intoxicated at the time of the wager and the saloon keeper who served him has not been arrested for manslaughter.
The piece contrasts a historic ice strength metaphor with a critique of Democratic promises. It notes a Senate bill seeking 105000 more for the penitentiary this year, including 70000 for salaries, a raise Newman of Portsmouth argues warrants review.
The letter questions who ordered the Athens and Chillicothe militia to stand by during last summer’s Nelsonville disturbances. It rejects claims of President Grant interference and argues civil authority was not sole arbiter in the miners versus operators dispute, urging William to rethink his risky presidential aims.
Harper's Weekly outlines Senator Morton's bill to amend the Constitution by voting districts. The plan would add district votes plus two at large per state, breaking the present winner take all approach and aiming to move toward a popular vote while preserving state influence. Critics warn it may still fail to yield a true popular majority and could aggravate contest dangers.
The Ohio State Journal extols Senator Sherman's Louisiana speech calling it clear candor and truthfulness and urges every voter to study it. The paper expresses faith that voters will heed sober second thoughts despite partisan presses and trust the outcome.
The Columbus Dispatch notes ex Governor Dennison is the strongest Republican choice for governor this fall with wide popularity and a corruption-free record. It argues he would give Democrats a tougher challenge than any other Republican available.
The Athens Messenger celebrates its 1901st issue with a new quarto format and handsome type. The paper, over thirty six years old, notes its editor’s spry condition and recalls its 1825 origin as the Athens Mirror later Athens Spectator and finally Messenger, in continuous publication for over thirty one years.
The lower house remained in continuous session for forty six hours amid democratic filibustering to block a civil rights bill. The minority is accused of reviving antebellum pro slavery tactics used to defeat opponents of slavery extension.
At a Columbus meeting of Ohio Bar members a committee of ten under Hon. E. A. Guthrie was appointed to propose amendments to the judiciary portion of the Constitution. The report is due at a Friday February 12 gathering in Columbus.
Mrs. Teuman H. Bawker’s sketch titled the Wounded Drummer Boy is displayed in the Speaker’s room of the House of Representatives in Washington.
A Saturday spelling contest at the Presbyterian Church drew a large mixed audience. Judges and captains directed twenty seven contestants each. Mrs A P Herria won the prize for best speller and the net proceeds of 43.00 were allocated to charity.
Oliver Childs, one of the village’s oldest and most respected citizens, died at his residence on Wednesday evening. A fuller obituary will appear in the next issue.
A Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting at Amesville Methodist Church featured Rev. F A Spencer recounting India experiences and Hindoo customs. The village hosted a seance by visiting mediums, collected clothing for grasshopper plague victims, and held a Webster's Dictionary spelling contest won by Jesse Gilchrist.
A. L. Roach and Sons advertise ten pounds of choice New Orleans Sugar for one dollar. The offer highlights a bulk price deal from a local supplier likely targeting shoppers seeking affordable imports.
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