This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1874
Page
4
The Columbus State Democrat mentions Rev Inskip extending religious meetings for Democrats. It cites a divorce case in Lawrence County and reports on treasuring officials, a secretary’s possible resignation, and various political and social items from Louisville and Columbus. Includes violence notes from Indiana and Cincinnati.
An observer characterizes the Chinese as a peculiar race with distinct customs. He describes hairstyles, bound feet, dress, and sedentariness, then shifts to conditions in China including population density, crowded streets, filth, and disease, closing with a Christian missionary perspective on evangelization and hope for reform.
Yesterday morning the temperance reformers confronted Beck's Beer Garden on the city outskirts. Beck refused dialogue and left with his attorney C A Palmer, ordering the women to depart. They moved to adjoining Judge McLean ground where a tabernacle stands and vow to press the siege until surrender. A new rival saloon run by Slater faced visits as authorities aim to curb whiskey traffic. Slater tried to freeze out protesters by extinguishing a lamp.
Meigs County reports the Burnap salt furnace sale and idle furnaces amid miner strikes as Pomeroy visitors praise the Soldiers' monument in the Court House square. In Morgan County, Malta Lode goods were auctioned while land options and mineral ventures stir Homer township. Fifty-four new members join McKendree Church after a revival. Fairfield County notes a mail driver killed in an axle accident near Lancaster. missing man cases and land deals surface in McConnellsville and Pickaway County. County headlines cover fires, crime, trials, and local commerce with a temperance push and a five percent gas dividend in Gallipolis.
The Hocking Sentinel reports petitions circulating countywide seeking action on free turnpikes amid concerns roads hinder capital and progress. The Logan Republican notes potato shortages as townsfolk carry spuds for rheumatic relief, while governor signs in a traditional style with no inaugural nervousness, indicating Hocking leadership.
A town notice promotes J W Harris marble works on Main street for headstones and monuments with price comparisons to out-of-town agents. It urges buyers to examine quality and prices from home dealers. Also includes tips on avoiding fake tea blends, promotions for Pickering & Sons, Zenner’s winter sales, Dorr’s drug store specials, Bozman Bros popular stories, Bormans tobacco, and a cabinet of varied local ads for pumps, sewing machines, organs, and pianos.
Aug. 2, 70 Jackson reports the death of a 16 year old girl from a prolonged illness. She was a member of the M. E. Church and described as trusting and joyous in Christian life. The notice notes her faith and belief in the City with foundations as comfort for her family.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.