Athens 1846 ad reveals hack to Pomeroy trip times
The Athenian and Messenger of October 30 1846 lists a regular Athens to Pomeroy hack via Hebardville and Rutland with 10 hours travel each way. Depart Athens 6 am Tuesdays and Thursdays reach Ohio River by 4 pm. return next day leaving Pomeroy and Sheffield at 6 am to arrive Athens by 4 pm.
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Athens
Pomeroy
Athenian and Messenger
Hebardville
Rutland
Ohio River
Sheffield
Eagle Hotel
Stephens
Stedman
Lancaster
Odds and newspapers reveal temperance and politics in early press life
The page recounts early periodicals urging temperance with cold water as cure, moral essays on love advice and marriage, a telegraph-based wonder, and a front page heavy with political election notes. It notes Whig revival in Pennsylvania, Ohio counts, and a Columbus Times echo on party standings. The mix shows evolving press norms and public concern across media and regions.
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Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Albany
Hiaviester
Duce
Philadelphi
Petipa
Heritiees
Treayune
Trop
Tunes
Delta
Hélegraph
Messenger
IMG
Major Woryth
Columbus
Georgia
Debts Due in 1846 Demanded in Barter for Goods
An 1846 advertisement announces debts owed to the office of the messenger were to be paid in wood coal wheat and flour. The debts covered substation and job work. The paper’s Dulashers were N. H. and A. J. Van Vorne. N. H. Van Vothes later served as U.S. Representative from the district.
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Thenian Messenger
Dulashers
N. H
A. J. van Vorne
N. H. van Vothes
United Stee
Bytheny Johnson
Athens Wax Figures and Eastern Goods Ad
An 1826 Athens town notice imposes fees for wax figure exhibitions and pledges prices for such displays. The advertisement promotes Walker and Lovell of Athens offering dry goods hardware groceries china wares drugs hats boots shoes and a broad array of goods direct from the East with claims of quality and variety.
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Athens
Seid Town Council
Bley Currie
Joseph Critties
Walker
Lovell
Cotten
Zation
Thouir
Queens
Groverien
Tung
J. 1
Mexico Gulf Squadron reports movements of American troops
Editorial notes praise for a “Whig Redemption” while a 1846 newspaper page reserves space for a Mexico and Gulf Squadron news item detailing movements of American troops in the region. The item outlines military actions and positions in the vicinity.
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Dewnpaper
Mexico
Gulf
Notable Local Notices and Advertisements Mentioned
The page notes William Golden as sheriff and grandfather to the era's William Golden of Bank of Athens, with advertisements listing 96 uncalled letters at the post office. It reports divorce petition notices, Stewarts Mills in Rome Township ready to manufacture woolen cloths and exchange for wool, plus shared and yardage production terms.
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Gates
William Golden
Johnson
Wiliam Golden
Bank of Athens
N. B
Amos Crippen
Stewarts’ Mills
Rome
Nera Ee
Sheriff
School for Girls Was Opened Here
An old advertisement notices a girls school opening, referencing a campus with pine ties and a plan to educate and mold young minds. It mentions tuition from three to twelve dollars weekly, images of traveling hats, a house alteration, and early railroad era branding, all anchored in a town setting.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy
Sallisbury
Rutland
Athens County
Advertisements About a Loan Sale Across the Page
The fragment notes ads claiming a loan sold items, with uneven wording and a mix of phrases that resemble promotional notices. Details are unclear, but the scattered lines imply sale terms and marketing language rather than a single clear announcement.
Ready Pay Plan Adopted by Store
Athens shoppers urged to use the Ready Way System as I. Ley & Co promotes ready pay on hats. The ad claims quicker, fairer buying with no losses from nonpayers, touts low prices on durable hats, and offers Philadelphia-sourced stock. Merchants can be supplied by the dozen on city terms and trade options include wool and fur items.
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I. Ley & Co
Athens
Philadelphia
Ohio State Colleges Back in 1840s Limited to Men
An 1848 Ohio State Journal clipping from the Athens Messenger argues Ohio’s two state universities Miami and Ohio University need broader public support. It notes both schools were historically male only, praises their settings and faculties, and urges Central Ohio citizens to rally funding and advocacy to boost enrollment and prominence. The piece calls for stronger private and public backing to advance the institutions.
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Ohio
Ohio State Journal
Athens Messenger
Hocking Valley Gazette
Ohio State Eek
Central
Ohio University
Athens
Miami University
Oxford
Miami Valley
Cincinnati
Mississippi Valley
Waterloo Boy Writes About Training Camp in Kentucky
Laurence E. Barron of New Marshfield reports on 1100 young Americans from Southern Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky at the Citizens Military Training camp in St Thomas Kentucky. Col Waldron L tenth infantry commands. The camp aims to forge American citizens through organized training and recreation including baseball swimming tennis track boxing and shooting.
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Laurence E. Barron
New Marshfield
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
St. Thomas
Citizens
Tenth Infantry
W. H. Waldron
Louis
Johnson
Middleport
Michael A. Dorgan
Dayton
Jeight Companien
Signal and Howitzer
Summerall
United States Army
Bos
Fifth Corps News
Art Thomas
Boiled Down! Matform at Whigs Was SI and Gonglie in 1848
A fragmentary 1848 note describes a Whigs gathering with references to Matform and Gonglie in an unclear SI context. The readable bits point to a political meeting or event from mid nineteenth century, with limited specific names or dates.
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SI and Gonglie
Whig Ticket Alleged by Athens Messenger 1848
The Athens Messenger and Hocking Valley Gazette of Friday October 13 1848 report the Whig ticket for President and Vice President as Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore. The Voice of Whig Ohio is quoted pledging ongoing support for Whig principles including protection to American industry a sound currency internal improvements opposition to the sub treasury and resistance to exclusive usurpation.
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Hiram Howlett
Athens
Hocking Valley
J. C. Baker
Stewart
United States
Zachary Taylor
Millard Faillmore
Whig
Ohio
Voncesor Pr
Meigs County Native Wins Honor in Paris For Astronomy
Meigs County native and former University of Cincinnati student and teacher, now in Paris, receives honors including the Legion of Honor for contributions to astronomy. Professor Ritchey, a Meigs product, claims a new lens design will tenfold knowledge of the heavens, with five observatories planned under his direction at self-chosen sites.
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Ave
Meigs County
University of Cincinnati
Legion of Honor
Paris
George W. Ritchey
Ritchey
Ao Ine
Paris Observatory
Ritcheyas
Mt. Wilson
Chicago
Yerkes Observatory
University of Chicago
France
Night Hurrahs Taboo In Athens City Rules
Ancient Athens ordinance from January 24 1824 bans night noises in streets to prevent riot and distur bance. It fines disorderly fights intoxication and loud shrieks after ten PM with penalties up to ten dollars and six hours imprisonment.
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Athens
Select Council
Old Athens Whigs Celebrate 1848 County Vote Lead
The report details 1848 Athens county results with Whig wins across governor congress and other offices. It notes gains since 1844 and 1847, mentions absentee voters and local shifts from Third Party alignments, and praises Whig unity against abolitionist and proslavery pressures.
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Huck
Maeberry
Athens
O. K
Tas Miest Jsmquine
Ford
Walaler
Congress
Vinton
Tucker
Richmond
Melgs
Leche
Meigs
Gallia
Holcamb
Panky
Moora
de Steigner
Dickey
Walden
Bebb
Tod
Abolition
Loco
Old
Union
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Tel
Ain
Waller and Lewis
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