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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1883
Page
5
Leon Gambetta Dies After Protracted Illness
The world famed French statesman Leon Michael Gambetta died early Monday morning after a protracted illness. A Washington official charged with forgery proved innocence while Cleveland of New York, at his inauguration, eulogized the former governor Cornnell. State Wool Growers Convention meets in Columbus with sheep raisers seeking to gain advantages. Ohio Department Encampment G A R gathers in Youngstown on the 17th and 18th. Half fare railroad rates will be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Michael Gambetta
Elect Cleveland
New York
Cornell
Columbus
Ohio Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Youngstown
Mahoning County
Lot L. Smith
Columbus Journal
Taylor Expected to Win Congress Seat for Seventeenth District
Advice from Belmont Guernsey and Jefferson counties indicates Colonel J D Taylor Republican will fill the vacancy caused by Updegraff's death in Congress. The Republican gain over October results in these counties exceeds fourteen hundred, signaling a likely statewide outcome next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Congressional District
J. D. Taylor
Congress
Updegraff
Belmont
Guernsey
Jefferson
Cincinnati Consolidates Two Leading Republican Papers
The Commercial and Gazette merge to form the Commercial-Gazette after today. Editor Halstead notes both papers spent about $10,000 monthly on redundant work and the union will provide greater variety while saving money, yielding dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
The
Commercial
Gazette
Commercial-Gazette
Halstead
Woman accused of multiple murders in Waterford near Mt. Vernon
A dying Waterford woman confesses to killing her first husband and, with her mother, a boarder and her infant child. The Belgian narrative says her mother died in a railroad accident while pursuing further murder plans. The Cincinnati Commercial urges liquor regulation and a no license repeal to unite Republicans for the LEGISLATURE. Local representative Charles L. Kurtz is expected to push these views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucritia Borgia
Waterford
Mt. Vernon
Cincinnati
Chas. L. Kurtz
Townsend Defends Record in Ohio Secretary of State Fees Row
A Columbus News rebuttal defends Secretary of State Townsend against a slanderous claim in Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The editorial cites Section 148 fees, notes Townsend paid excess fees into the treasury, and argues the charges are baseless while highlighting savings and treasury balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Cincinnati Enquirer
Collumbus
Cincinnati News
Columbus
News
The
Columbus Times
Secretary of State
R.S
Ssi, Does Not, and Can Not, Affect Him. Yet Mr. Townsend
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Macenacy
Senate
House
State Townsend
Newman
Governor Foster Seeks Temperance Measures and Tax Reform
The governor argues that the state’s liquor traffic violates the constitutional aim of restraint, noting widespread sales and social costs. He backs taxation, local option reforms, and a constitutional amendment to empower legislation, and highlights support for submitting the amendment in October 1885. The message also covers misc. notices, Masonic installation in Marshfield, and a birthday tribute to Miss Eva Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Ohio
Cleveland
General Assembly
Week of Prayer Schedule Set By Evangelical Alliance
The annual week of prayer begins Sunday January 7 with sermons. A district schedule lists January 7 sermons, January 5 praise and thanksgiving, January 0 humiliation and confession, January 10 prayer for families, January 11 prayer for the universal church, January 12 prayer for the nations, January 13 prayer for missions, and January 14 sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Alliance
Church Universal
Notable Columbus Judge Expels Son From Office
A robust young man entered Justice Lott Smith of Columbus with an affidavit seeking $150 for board from his mother Patience Moore. Smith ordered the man to leave and not return. Col. Arthur Pond was installed as County Surveyor Monday, with expectations of high efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott. Smith
Columbus
Patience Moore
Justice Smith
Arthur Pond
Installation of Columbus Golden Post G. A. R. officers
Assistant Inspector L. M. Jewett publicly installed officers-elect of Columbus Golden Post G. A. R. of Athens last night. The list includes R. A. Constable Chas Mills W. F. Jourdan F. T. Towsley A. B. Frame L. C. Butler Peter Fins terwald J. A. McGill J. N. Dean F. P. Graham KK. L. Walker. Virgil C. Lowry was admitted to practice in the state courts after a stricter bar standard was set by the Supreme Court Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Golden Post
Athens
L. M. Jewett
R. A. Constable
P. C
Chas
Mills
V. C
W. F. Jourdan
F. T. Towsley
Adjt
A. B. Frame
Surg
L. C. Butler
Virgil C. Lowry
Supreme Court
Nourse Takes Meigs County Post as Superintendent
Rev J M Nourse joins Middlesport Presbyterian Church as pastor and is elected Superintendent of the Meigs County Children's Home. Despite cold weather the week brought little ice except on asylum lake. Local nuptial event cards are widely distributed to recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nourse
Middlesport
Christmas and New Year celebrations in the area
Townsfolk report three Christmas trees within three miles Utica Big Run and Spruce Run overflowing with hundreds of gifts. Spruce Run held a January 1 fair with five candidates for a necklace and ring, netting 120.71 dollars for the church. A supper raised about 155 dollars. total receipts about 155. May peace accompany the newlyweds and families as they begin life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Big Run
Rge
Spruce Run
Chas, McCune
George and
Reed Townsend
Schooley Station
O. N. Owens
Bean, Wickham
James
Canaanville
Hustis
Amesville
J. R. Wickham
Thos. Mathews
Dora White
Yux
Gratification Expressed by Penrose Pupils
Pupils of Mr. O. J. Penrose in plain and ornamental penmanship express warm gratification at their progress. Those seeking to improve their handwriting may call at his rooms above Cornwell's Jewelry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Penrose
Cornwell
Murphey's Cigar and Tobacco Emporium
A brief notice advertises Mr. M. P. Murphey's Cigar and Tobacco Emporium located a few doors south of the Ist National Bank offering a selection of cigars guaranteed to satisfy customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ist National Bank
M. P. Murphey
1St National Bank
Holiday candy sale at Chas. Hinger's headquarters
All holiday confections offered at Chas. Hinger's store with low prices on plain and fancy candies. Shop for affordable sweets and seasonal selections available at the candy headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hinger’s
Insurance firm promotes disability policies to all classes
Col. Geo W Baker of Fidelity and Casualty of New York offers disability insurance with low rates and liberal compensation. He provides access to the company's Rate Book from his office upstairs in the Dana building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Geo. W. Baker
Fidelity and Casualty of
New York
Col. Baker
New Dana Build
Enterprising Firm Expands Into Glass and Housewares
Messrs Ryan and Hell add the late glass and open ware stock of Andrew Ullom to their trade. They will offer a full assortment of household articles connected with the family grocery trade and seek public patronage for their energetic enterprise and strict business integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gréery
Messrs
Ryan & Hell
Immere
Andrew Ullom
Aesthetic Sleigh Display At Mr Shutt’s Factory
A collection of tastefully signed and gorgeously painted sleighs by Charles P. Shutt stands before his factory opposite City Hall, drawing admiring gazes as gems of beauty and central attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. P. Shutt
Meal Deals and Stabling Offer in Athens
Local ad promotes inexpensive meals in Athens with a call to Edward's House for the best price. Also advertises affordable and reliable stabling services with reasonable rates and an invitation for riders seeking a good tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Edward
Coupon Tickets On Sale At M and C Express Office
A line of coupon tickets is on sale at the Marietta and Cincinnati Express Office for all regions East Southeast West and Northwest. Round trip land exploring tickets are available to Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Texas and many named cities from Burlington to Fort Worth and San Antonio with a 30 day validity. Also round trip excursions to Oakland and Deer Park Maryland. For details contact V F Scot at the M and C Express Office Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Andincinnati Express
All —S
Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Texas
Burlington
Baxter Springs
Quacil Grove
Ft. Worth
Ellis
Independence
Kinsley
Columbus
Grand Stand
Lincoln
Hot Springs
Tuttle Rock
Dennison
San Antonio
Palestine
Texarkana
Waco
Oakland
Deer Park
V. F. Scot
Athens
For Sale. Choice House and Lot on State Street
Advertisement from a 19th century newspaper offering a house and lot on State Street with eight rooms, cellar, well, cistern, barn, and good condition. Inquiries directed to J. D. Brown at Bank of Athens or Prof. J. McC. Martin in Ashland. Also note potential yearly earnings of $1,500 from home work with E. G. Rideout & Co. at 10 Barclay Street, New York, with their catalogue available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
J.D. Brown
Bank of Athens
J. McC. Martin
Ashland
Alts
E. G. Rideout &Co
Barclay Street
New York
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Academy of Medicine of New York For
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