Advertisements and notices in the Ohio papers mix
The snippet lists Hocking Valley coal praise in the Sandusky Register, railroad subscriptions totaling 350000, Andrew Johnson arriving in Memphis, and remarks on periodicals. It notes the Nebraska Relief Society aiding 15500 with starvation risk, political shots at the Union soldier, and Angus Cameron elected to the U S Senate replacing Matt Carpenter amid a salary grab controversy.
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Angus Cameron
United States
Wisconsin
Matt. Carpenter
Carpenter
County Treasurer settles with Auditor of State
The treasurer of Hocking county settled with the Auditor of State for duplicate funds totaling 95 353 68. Decembers receipts 20 752 16 State's share 10 072 77 school fund paid 3 045 99 county received 5 587 20. Missouri Assembly factions include many Democratic carpetbaggers from Kentucky. No active expulsion demand from Democratic contemporaries.
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Treasuer
Hocking County
State
Columbus inventors unveil boiler scale remover
Messrs. Geo A Moore and Wim McCloud of Columbus report a composition that quickly removes scale crusts from boiler interiors. A test last week on the Columbus Water Works boilers showed promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Geo. A. Moore
Wim
Calumny over Brown censured in House speech clash
The piece notes that Ben Butler was not given uninterrupted time to attack John Young Brown of Kentucky for an infamous speech in the National House of Representatives last week. Brown was called to the bar and publicly censured by the Speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Butler
John Young Brown
Kentucky
National House of Representatives
Brown
Arthur
Destructive Fire Seals Miss Jennie Welch in Ohio Home
At an early hour Saturday Miss Jennie Welch, about nineteen, fell while descending stairs with a lit lamp near North Washington Ohio. The lamp exploded and her clothing caught fire, burning severely. Despite aid, recovery is despaired of.
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Jennie Welch
North
Washington
Ohio
Grosvenor Named as Democratic Lieutenant Governor Candidate
The Daily Ohio State Journal mentions Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor of Athens as a strong potential candidate. Supporters endorse the Journal’s view of his fitness and believe his candidacy would lead to an effective vigorous statewide canvass.
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Ohio State Journal of
Charles H. Grosvenor
Athens
Civil Rights Bill Moves to Senate After House Passage
The Civil Rights Bill clears the House 153 to 98 with eight Republicans and all Democrats voting against. Uncertainty remains if the Senate will act before the session ends due to heavy business and looming appropriation bills. Officials refrain from publishing full text until the measure becomes law.
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Congress
Senate
House
Death of Walter C Hood Remembered as Noble Printer and Librarian
Obituary recounts Walter C Hood born 1829 in Somerset Perry county. Printer, editor of the Tren ton Times and Portsmouth Times, later state librarian under Gov Allen. Described as honest, independent, unostentatious, with strong memory and logical power.
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Walter C. Hood
Hood
Nature
Earth
Mr. Hood
Somerset
Perry County
Judge Hood
Somerset Democratic Union
Perry County Democrat
Trenton
Ralph Leete
McMillan
Allen
Walter ©. Hood
Charles Hammond
Speech Brunner Loses Page in Delaware Church Sermon
The Rev L A Brunner, later Wyandot representative, delivered a sermon at the First Presbyterian Church of Delaware Ohio. A gust of wind blew papers from the pulpit scattering drafts through a window. sexton and elders pursued them but many sheets escaped. The service ended with the congregation dismissed after the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Brunner
Ohio
Louisiana
Wyandot
First Presbyterian
Compliments to State Legislature Prompted by Political Critics
The Hocking Sentinel Democratic applauds the majority in the legislature while blasting extended sessions and passing humorous, nonsensical measures seen as “catches for suckers.” The paper hints at an age of political miracle if the state can be carried through.
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Hocking Sentinel Democratic
Sewing machine patent ruling sparks lower prices and a Monopl y toll toll
The Senate Patent Committee rejected renewing Wilsons patent on four motion feed sewing machines. This undercuts the sewing machine monopoly, enabling cheaper machines in the American market and prompting calls for fair pricing. The Tilton Beecher trial continues with uncertainty, while Columbus editor John A Arthur is found badly injured and later dies, with speculation of assault and robbery.
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the Messenger
Senate Committee On Patents
Wilson
Wheeler and Wilson Sewing
Europe
Senate
Just Remarks on Local Newspapers and Advertising
The New York Tribune notes that newspapers raise neighborhood property value and reputation. Public spirited citizens should support readable local sheets as a public necessity, not merely as charity, since the printing press is the power that moves the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
New York
Washington
Congress Drops Plan to Elect President by People
The drive to amend the Constitution to elect the President and Vice President directly by the people appears abandoned. Senator Morton's proposal failed and no alternative is offered. Congress now weighs how to count votes and rule on legality with two options: Supreme Court tally versus joint session tally with both houses' consent to reject any state’s votes.
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Congress
Morton
Senate
Supreme Court
Poor white education cited by Cincinnati Gazette
The Cincinnati Gazette notes that few white children attend free schools in the South while colored children show greater eagerness to learn. It warns that ignorant poor whites risk becoming an inferior race due to their lack of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinccinnati Gazette
Compliments to Tuk Messenger from Athens Messenger praise
The Chillicothe Register notes warm greetings from the press to Tuk, praising the Athens Messenger for its new dress and quarto form. It commends Mr. Jennings for enlarging and improving The Messenger and hopes for increased patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Jennings
Chillicothe Register
Athens County paper praised for quality and management
The New Lexington Tribune lauds Jennings of The Athens Messenger for producing one of the largest and best edited county papers in Ohio. It wishes him continued success and warns that residents who fail to appreciate his enterprise deserve grasshoppers.
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Jennings
Athens Missenger
Ohio
Athens County
New Lexington Tribune
The Athens Messenger Promises A Reimagined Edition
The Athens Messenger arrives in a new quarto format with improved appearance and quality. The piece notes Bro Jennings receives encouragement for his persistent advocacy of Republican principles and praises the paper from a Republican standpoint as one of the state’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bro. Jennings
Messenger
Hoeking Sentinel
Press expansion in Athens under new Potter press
The Monroe County Democrat notes Bro. Jennings invested about $3,000 in a Potter power press and new material for a six column quarto. The paper aims for a neat, tasteful format that compares to any state paper and signals growth in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bro. Jennings
Monroe County
Athens Messenger Debuts Fresh Form and Modern Press
The Athens Messenger reports a new power press and updated facilities costing nearly three thousand dollars, praising the paper’s prosperity while urging competition and noting friendly rivalry with the Marietta Register.
The Athens Messenger News Format Adopts Quarto Appearance
The Athens Messenger shows a new quarto form with updated typography and power press printing. The paper is praised as a sound Republican journal, and congratulations are sent to its editor Bro. Jennings for its prosperity and improved make up.
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Athens Messenger
Bro
Jennings
Lancaster Gazette
Messenger Expands to Forty Eight-Column Quad Layout
The THREATHENS MESSENGER, under Mr JmenNINGS, unveils a greatly enlarged format now 48 columns wide, printed on four new Potter Power Presses. Improvements cost nearly three thousand dollars, reported the Jackson Standard.
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Jmennings
Threathens Messenger
Messenger
Potter Power
Jackson Standard
Athens Messenger presses ahead with new six column quarto form
The Athens Messenger reports its acquisition of a power press and conversion to a six column quarto format. The paper is praised as trim and well conducted, and Bro Jennings is congratulated for the paper's evident prosperity amid challenging times for newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Bro. Jennings
Parkersburg Democrat and Examiner
Tur ATEENS MESSENGER Gets New Dress and Form
The Tur ATEENS MESSENGER this week appears in a fresh quarto edition with a revamped look. Local sections show more energy from the manager, Chilli eco the Gazette notes.
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Tur Ateens Messenger
Chillieco
Gazette
Athens Messenger Revised to Include New Material
The Athens Messenger recently enlarged its office with a power press and added new content. The paper is praised as a good local publication by the Gallipolis Bulletin and is seen as deserving success.
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Athens Messenger
Jennings
Power Press
Messenguer
Gallipolis
Athens Miassenver Expanded to Quarto Form
The Pomeroy Telegraph notes the Athens edition has been enlarged to quarto size with a new press and type. Jennings can feel proud of its improved appearance.
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Tuk
Athens
Jennings
Pomeroy Telegraph
Aliens Misskxonn enters new dress in quarto form
A fragment notes Aliens Misskxonn arriving this week printed on a power press. It mentions The Miss Senore in a Republican journal and publisher Mr Jennings as enterprising. Lancaster Ohio locals reference the issue.
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Republican Journal
Jennings
Ohio
Lancaster
Fago
Athens Village approves railroads occupying streets
The village council ordains two railroads the Marietta and Cincinnati and the Columbus and Hocking Valley may occupy streets alleys and public grounds in Athens Ohio per surveyed alignments and grades. The ordinance takes effect after legal publication dated January 25 1873 with certification February 4 1875.
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Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad Company
Columbus and Hocking Valley Railroad Company
Athens
Ohio
Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad
Columbus and Hocking Valley
W.H. Jennings
Marietta and
Cincinnati
Columbus and
Woodward v Starkey and others in pleadings
Civil action filed by John BE Woodward against Perry Starkey and others seeks court resolution of disputed claims. Case involves multiple defendants and unspecified grounds, with docket listing and preliminary motions anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BE. Woodward
Perry Starkey
Election Notice of Atlantic and Lake Erie Railway
Bocyrus Ohio January 15 1875 election notice by order of a majority of the directors calling a stockholders meeting in Bucyrus to decide stock increase from five to twelve million dollars to authorize a permanent mortgage of seven and a half million dollars and to elect four directors with other business to be transacted at the meeting in Bucyrus Ohio on February 44 1874 at 10 o'clock A M.
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Athens
Alexander Township
Athens County
Ohio
Tarns
Loyal van Kibmer
N. Warren
WM. A. Root
R.A
Atlantic and Lake Erie Railway Company
Bocyrus
Ohto
Lucyrus
City of
New York
Gormly
Bueyras
John Z. Williams
Mason County
Wes Virginia
Francia Williams
Abram Wiliams
Charles Williams
Abigail Williams
Waldo Williams
James J. Williams
Canaan
Towagh
Susannah Williams
David Williams
Court of Commons Pleas
Jackson Williams
Sophia Williams
Maggie Williams
Mary Brewer
Lewis Brewer
Sophronia Bolles
David Bolles
Hronia Bolles
Canaan Township
Ohio Company
Manuel Henshaw
Henry Henshaw
Isaiah W. Winters
Jane Williams
Saig
Kk. H. Moore
A. G. Brown
Sophronia Boiles
David Boiles
Susannah Wil Lu
Desteiguer & Jewett
Martha BF. Crowen
George W. Cromaen
Hiarry Crossen
Mary Crossen
Jacob Crossen
Court of Common Pleas
Israel Crossen
Lee Township
Saiel
Jacob Crossey
C. G
Knight
C.G Knight
State of
Desteiguer & Jewertt
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C.K. MM. Jennings
Hocking Valley
Sandusky
Springfield, Jackson and Pomeroy
Andrew Johnson
Memphis
Columbus
THE
Columbus Sunday News
Pacific Mail
Donn Pratt
Washington Capital
Silver Bow
Montana
Bucyrus Journal
Nebraska Relief Society
Grasshopper
Democratic Party
Missouri
Tilton-Beecher
Cincinnati Commercial
Tuk Messenger
Marietta Register
LEGAL
We. Golden
Altest
Cor. Sheldon
Ofac
William Allen
Lovina M. Allen
the Court of Common Pleas
Willian Allen
Lovina M Allen
Ruth Shay
Lovina. M. Allen
Grosvenor & Dana
Herife
Athens County Common Pleas
H. K. Blackstone
Geen
Eriff
James A. Roéser
S. B. Woolson
Atheniens
Trimble
Ward
County of Hocking
State of Ohio
A. Root
Depa H
Jons
Mtotice
Qi Briff
William B. Brooks
Laurel Hill Coal Company
Mae
Superior Court
Cuyahoga County
York Township
County
Howes Sampson
Sycamore
W. A. Oor
Foran & Horback
Piums Ally's
Baltimere Suorr Link Railway Co
Ohak
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