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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1869

Page

3

Express Train Schedule Fragments at Marietta and Cincinnati

Fragmentary timetable shows passenger movements on the Mass Express with departures from Cincinnati at 6.30 AM and 10.35 PM and arrivals at Loveland Blanchester Greenfield and Chillicothe by early morning. Several listed times range across the night with noted stops and connections.

Matey Express Marietta PENAL Ves Hamden Lea Chillicothe James Greenfield Vester Cincinnati Loveland T Blanchester Greenfield Chillicothe Amdens

Wholesale Dry Goods and Glassware Dealers Advertise

On Thursday January 21 1869 Humsey Roads Healey and partners in Portsmouth Ohio advertise as the largest wholesale cratlers in dry goods and nations. They boast the biggest stock at the lowest prices with liberal accommodations and fresh goods. T J Porsell Co importers and dealers in queensware and glassware in Portsmouth urge Athens County merchants to visit their large stock and promise not to be undersold in the West.

Portsmouth Ohio T. J. Porsell & Co Queensware and Glassware Athens County West Towit Feed Ob and Coal Company

Obituary Notice Rates and Local Clothing Ad

Notice states obituary notices of more than four lines incur charges, with payment due in cash. An accompanying ad urges readers to visit David Zenner near the courthouse to purchase affordable suits and overcoats, promising savings.

Inside the Press Room The Hidden Work Of Newspapers

A reflective piece demystifies newspaper publishing revealing the grind behind ink and presses. It debunks myths about editors and proprietors while detailing the toil, deadlines, and finances that drive daily production.

Duty bound to give aid to editors profits to town

The editorial argues newspapers are manufacturers boosting local money flow. publishers employ printers, convert paper into printed goods, and support the community through subscriptions and ads. It notes newspapers’ economic value and urges neighbors to back them with subscriptions and advertisements. The piece then reports an excursion train of the Hocking Valley Railroad carrying Legislature members from Columbus to Lancaster with a reception in Lancaster.

Uséir Aes Hocking Valley Rail Road Ity Council of Pomeroy Norfolk Road Ohio River CL & H. VR. RR Albany Telegraph Newfalls Senator Sherman

Great Excitement in Pagetown Ladies on the Rampage

Town residents recount a dawn disturbance in Page Town when a mob stormed Brooks and Towns, broke a door with an axe, spilled whisky from kegs, and fired a pistol at an owner nearby. The alleged leaders were arrested and posted bail for trial on Monday.

Pagetown Spolliens Brooks & Townsend Pomeroy Telegraph

Weethee College Lectures for Teachers and Penmanship

Weethee College in Mt. Ashara Ohio begins Spring term Monday February 1869 and Summer term the first Monday in May. J P Weether offers lectures on school teaching and Spencarian penmanship using his thirty years of experience and aids. Seekers to enroll should send names to Weethee College. Also notes thanks to Fred Blenkner for law and journal copies. he is a long-time House of Representatives aide.

Weethee College J.P. Weether Mt. Ashara Athens County Ohio Fred. Blenkner Ohio House of Representatives House Senate Fred Andrew J. Tiwomably Vermont Sarah Bradier Athens J. Pwomiuly Iso Sarah Bradley H. L. Jones Giowasn& WiLuks

Free turnpike law urged for dry land progress

The article promotes a free turnpike law in the nearby column urging communities to adopt it, abandon mud boats, build a pike road, and use buggies and velocipedes. It notes land sales by George M Woodbridge offering 820 acres near Lee township to 40 acre tracts at affordable prices, near Zaleski and the M. and C. Railroad. It also mentions portraits of Judge Barker General Browny and Joige Cutler for the Athens county history, with copies available at the local book store.

George M Woodbridge Marfletta Vinton County Lee Township Woodbridge Zaleski Judge Barker Browny Joige Cutler Washington County Athens County General Brown David Manis Ange No Lodi Township Ohio

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