01 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1891
Page
1
Washington dispatch notes continued adjournments with quorum gaps in both House and Senate. It reports attempts to push bills on pensions and Cuba, mentions resignations and political maneuvering, and records local Ohio and Meigs county notes, including births, deaths, and community events.
The article discusses Talleyrand’s dispatch guiding Turreau to keep the United States loyal to peace with Spain. It covers Napoleon’s Berlin Decree of 1806, British response, the Monroe Pinkney mission, and Britain’s Orders in Council. It explains the Chesapeake affair, impressment dispute, and the US rejection of the treaty that left the US wary of Britain.
The First National Bank at Athens Ohio closes its books at end of business on December 19 1890. Public notice records financial status and banking year end procedures for local customers and creditors.
Cripren Bros and Co of Athens Ohio near New Depot offer 75 vehicles including farm wagons buggies carts and surries sold at cost as season ends. They promise continued low prices and flexible terms on notes to clear stock and maintain reputation as top wagon builders in Southern Ohio.
J C Campbell of Athens Ohio advertises a complete furniture stock praised for design finish and construction. He claims prices cheaper than any Ohio dealer and invites customers to inspect and compare offers in person.
The annual report for the year ending Nov 15 was filed by President Super, noting a cadenced rise in student numbers and a total expenditure of 19141.20 with 8585.60 on hand. An appropriation request of 10500 is made as modest state support. Also reported is an Athens elopement case where a groom claimed his bride was local.
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