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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1888

Page

8

Democrats Split Over Free Trade Policy in Ohio Editorial

The Middleport Herald editor explains why the paper refuses to back the Democratic free trade platform. He denounces the Mills bill and St Louis Convention for centralization and harming regional industry including salt furnaces iron works and sheep farming while opposing Harrison and Morton. He insists the paper cannot support the convention platform or its candidates.

Middleport Meigs County Herald Russell Harrison and Morton Ohio West Virginia United States Congress St. Louis Democratic Party

Crop and tariff discussions dominate New York Tribune and Cleveland Leader

The excerpt reports rising stocks and grain prices with claims crops may disappoint, citing wheat, corn, oats, and cotton trends and stock exchange rationale. It condemns tariff reform as hurting wages and outlines critique of protectionist stance, noting voter sentiment and candidate questions amid party debates.

New York Tribune Wall Street Stock Exchange Produce and Cotton Exchange

Morton Accepts Vice Presidency Nomination Speech

Gen Levi P Morton responds to his nomination as Republican vice presidential candidate at a Chicago convention. He notes New York’s stake in the campaign and outlines support for the party platform. After the remarks, Morton invites guests to a reception on the house balcony.

Merton Tbr Harrison Levi P. Morton Rhinesbeck Estee Chicago New York Republican Party Chairway Morton

Peach Orchards Near Athens Highlight Prospects For Farmers

A party including C Hooper and Warren inspected Spaulding brothers peach orchards four miles north of Athens. The elder has 1500 trees, the younger 1400, both with many five and four year olds and strong fruit. annual crops estimated at three to five thousand bushels. They praise Mr Hoscus who supplied and advised on varieties and planting. Additional orchards in the area show similar prosperity. The piece urges readers to visit and notes Columbus centennial visitor folder details by General Passenger Agent Falkenbach to aid touring residents.

C. Hooper Warren B. A. Hosom Spauld Jong Brothers Athens Hoscus William Ogg Athens County Columbus Falkenbach Hocking Valley Toledo Grand Army Ohie General Council of Arrangements Faikentach Colin

Fragmentary historic note on campaign of pass and election

A garbled OCR fragment references a campaign and political context with names and places unclear. It hints at a legislative action or party movement and a turnout or voting event, but readable specifics are minimal. The readable elements suggest a political setting with allies and rivals, timing around an election, and a general call to action.

Gooch's Mexican Syrup Promised Cure All Claims Cited

A 19th century advertisement touts Gooch's Mexican Syrup as a cure for coughs and consumption. It cites testimonials including a woman reportedly healed after several bottles and notes widespread demand. The letter is signed by W. Lodge, a Mancnast in Elliston, Ghia, asserting strong endorsements amid competing remedies.

Culliiggat C Henderson Mary Gooch W. Lodge Elliston Ghia

Mawley Washer sale rights in four counties offered

A dealer announces disposal of the right of sale for the Mawley Washer in Morgan Meigs Hocking and Washington counties. He notes strong demand in Athens county with over eleven hundred sold and invites enterprising salesmen to apply for terms and testimonials.

Morgan Meigs Hocking Washington Athens County James Farreel Athens Ohio

Local ads tout organs cash deals and land lots

A fragment lists GEO L. SPENCE Athens Ohio offering organs for 75.08 to 100.00 and references J E Weidman selling affordable building lots on Carpenter's orchard south Main Street. Auctioneer N E Dean Amesville will handle real estate sales and an excursion offer to Lancaster via C H V T railway. Also notes W A Tiroatas organ dealer offering tuning and repairs.

GEO. L. Spence Athens Ohio J. E. Weidman Carpenter’s Orchard South Main Street N.E. Dean Amesville Athens County

Farrell Drawing Notice at Athens Meat Market

Attention farmers. Notice that the Farrell drawing will positively take place on Tuesday. All persons who have not paid for fishes will appear and settle. Inquire of D Zexxen & Co for further details.

Farrell Anne

Resorts and How to Ken Them for Restful Vacations

A rounded ad listing summer tourist points served by the C H V T R R with routes, travel times, hotel rates, and destinations from Dakeside to Niagara Falls and beyond. Includes numerous Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, and Virginia resort towns and a note by H J Palkanbach General Passenger Agent. Also an Athens, Ohio cottage for sale with barn and water access.

Columbus, Hocking Valley Toledo Dakeside Putin Bay Green Spring Ohio Chautauqua Buffalo Niagara Falls New York Cheboygan Huronia Beach Todian River Greyling Macinac Island Petosk Oakland Marquette Michigan Montreal Daggers Springs Healing Springs Jordans Millvare Natural Bridge Newport News Orkney Springs Rawley Springs Rockerbridge Virginia Canada Minnesota Dakota Colorado Montana Utah Pacific Coast

Desirable residence of Mrs Kate Martin in Martinsburg for sale

For sale the residence of Mrs Kate Martin in Martinsburg now occupied by Gen W D Hamiltons family. The commodious house sits on large grounds suitable for embellishment and is one of the most desirable Athens locations. With slight repairs it can become a very comfortable handsome dwelling. About twenty vacant lots in the vicinity also for sale. For price and particulars call on or address George Fallon 39-tf.

Kate Martin Martinsburg W.D. Hamilton Athens George Falloon Ohio

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Archive Perocrat Ditor Cleveland Mnest Ware Benjamin Levi Pepalar Sear Batreon Kamien Mawley Washer Talx Bute C. Shutt Marietta H. J Falkentueb Burt+lett & Kurtz Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway Hocking Valley Division Lancaster Carporatia C., H. V. & T. Railway W. A. Tiroatas DM. Burchfield Mevens James Farrell Stevens Good D. Zexxen & Co H. J. Palkanbach Inhorce Texcellent Water Land Tistery Samuel Axyell Athens, O Fiuh Ens Vidtery A. J. Frame D.H. Moore First National Bank Tees, Oflio Oy Bank U.S Ris Traters D. C. Cornwell Iife Topposite Court Hotel Main Street GHIU E. H. Moore Veu Amerger IAS JOS Ucm Sam Summer Moore & Russell’s Warren House W. H. Brown iGeo R. Walker Uent Ambans Foss, &E Ewing Maan Uae Int Sand ELR Bind Tayenecives Adamite & CiTeethan Fim Jandtacroms Cacker Fini Barrynew Bart. Roart TREAP
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