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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1876
Page
15
A critique of cynicism in modern life arguing that practical men assume all actions hide selfish ends. It contrasts youth’s idealism with age’s skepticism and warns that fighting corruption with fire corrupts society and damages noble aims. The piece cites Johnson and Harper's Magazine to frame the public mindset.
The piece describes a brutal confrontation on a riverbank where a white assailant shot Black people, framed as a stark display of white hatred. It notes a sobering, racially charged incident accompanying Senator Twitchell’s injury and mentions hostile white spectators.
The Rev Dr Whiteman finds his coal closet key used by his housekeeper Marys former lover who spent the night inside the coal bin awaiting release. The ruse ended when he finally unlocks the closet in the morning to let the man out.
Antionette Polk described as a Belle of Roman society with blue blood and rumored suitors including Prince Doria. Kishber wins the Derby with Petrarch close behind. A man jokes about dressing like old styles, and a minister is paid to enforce curfews. An Irvington editor shouts in church. Philadelphia homes display global flags.
An order of sale by the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio authorizes the public auction of Samuel S Boyles lands held by Joseph M Dana assignee. The sale on June 27 1876 includes 145 75 acres in Canaan township plus several fractional tracts in townships 4 5 and Lodi with appraisals totaling about 21 1580 dollars. Cash terms.
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