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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1874

Page

3

The Athens Mask Ball Shines in Washington Birth Anniversary Night

Athens hosts a grand Mask Ball at the Warren House honoring Washington's birth anniversary. The event drew Athens society in elaborate costumes from Morning to Mephistopheles and Queen of the Messenger, with unmasking at ten and dancing until the early hours. The night showcased a vibrant mix of elegance and humor, marking the largest such affair in Athens.

Athens Warren House Washington Parkersburg Belpre Athens County Athenian Literary Society Messrs. Moore Clayton Philomatheans Amesville Byers M,fe Emma Higgins Joseph Higgins State Grange Ohio Xenia Athens Township George Putnam Lampa Lydia Lottie Mattie Hannah Senate Etta Lucy Emma Dolly Varden Calleo Linnie Mrs. C Vivandiere Laddie Mary Kate Lizac Miss C Jenkins Mephistopheles Satan Hamlet Denmark Yorick Columbus Costard Queen Elizabeth Cincinnati Henry VIII Mr. R Eng Chang Darwin Bill Nye

Proctor the Astronomer and Athens Lecture Note

Richard A. Proctor, born 1837 in Chelsea, England, rose through King's College and Cambridge to become a leading astronomer and prolific author. His lectures in New York and Cincinnati drew crowds. he challenged the corona and Venus transit theories, earning fame for his science and public talks. An Athens notice lists local post letters and shop ads amid a regional scene.

Richard A. Proctor Horror King's College, London St. John’s College, Cambridge Proctor Airy England Venus Royal Astronomical Society America New York Cincinnati the Tribune Athens, O

70 to 80 Acres Good Corn Land Near Athens

Property listing for 70 to 80 acres of corn land in Hocking bottom east of Athens. Land to be rented with farming tools available for lease or sale. Only responsible farmers need apply. Appointment and contact details provided.

Hocking Bottom Athens Svewart William H. Brown Mullison Diana Ommete County Ohio Austin Nerein Dever Eeaert & Jewrit Esteicuer & Jewrtt Igonnig Ouia Outon County of Marshfield Paige Artars Sapo Marshfield

Cure of Liver Disease Ad for Pierce Medicines

A testimonial from Rusk Texas May 10 1873 claims Dr Pierce Alt Ext or Golden Medical Discovery cures liver disease and its complications. It recounts a wife confined to bed for chronic liver disease who gained weight from 82 to 140 pounds after eight bottles, with advocate WM Meazel praising the medicines.

Rusk Texas R. V. Pier WM. Meazel

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