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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1897

Page

3

Reminiscences of a Fugitive Slave Hunt in Ohio

A long reminiscence recalls a journey across Indy Bingham and Major John White’s lands to Amesville and Mev. Dee witt’s depot, delivering “negroes” southward, and a slave owner desperate at Gallipolis learns of their escape. The narrative notes Underground Railroad tricks, interlocked with anti slavery meetings and a Kentucky master’s fury in Porter. The text ends with the moralizing hope that freedom aids the hunted.

Gustave George Mine Luli In Hearst Dol Wasngr Chay Hinweis Seumeaga Teo Perkins Porter Merritt County Nebenslar Lee Calacalla Brown Townships Dive Dmleasane Indy Bingham Jobn White Amesville Deewitt Déolin Gallia County John Porter George Paine Wis Ohio River Cincinnati Rev.d. Blanchard Burlington Lawrence County Portemouth Waverly Pike County Chillicothe Paine Gallipolis Ife A. Bingham Jaine Gallipelis Ferter Nigyvers Kentheiy Bingham Marshal Joan Binghasa Galt Keniekian

Elk herd totals near thirty thousand in Wyoming wintering grounds

The state game warden estimates about 30 000 elk winter in the Jackson Hole country of Wyoming. One herd observed near six miles long stretches across the snow with tracks and calf movements audible at night along the Snake River from Grant Swamp to the Gros Ventre hills.

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The Grandest Remedy Trial Bottles Claim

A distressed woman from Creare Virginia seeks medical relief after three years of illness. She alleges trial bottles of a New Cure claim to cure consumption and distress and describes a difficult journey for relief and medical attention.

Creare Bis Howk Anne Cms Lee Mates

Crusade Against Rum Led by Miss Ackerman

Chicago West Side saloonkeepers and Mrs Jessie Ackerman launch efforts against alcohol with Miss Ackerman touring to speak at Fourth Baptist Church supported by rescue workers. Ackerman, a pioneer woman preacher and lecturer, describes her 400 mile horseback ride and mission work abroad.

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Fashionable dog carryall harnesses captivate New York women

The piece describes a trend of women carrying small dogs in ornate harnesses and blankets. It notes the fashion appeals to young women as well as matrons and dowagers, with red blankets, silver or gold adornments, and even diamond accents. Prices range from five to forty dollars.

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