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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1876
Page
6
The item notes Stewart L Woodford of New York being designated for the vice presidential slot. The brief confirms his identity and candidacy status within the party framework.
The month’s public debt stands at 2 151 827 460 04 dollars. A man named Bible is jailed in Virginia for larceny. The Columbus Philadelphia fare via Panhandle RR falls to 9 dollars. Kisber the Derby winner also wins Paris prize. Turkish tensions ease as Serbia vows no hostilities. The House approves army retrenchment bill. OH10’s arch display at Centennial praised. Speaker Kerr cleared by committee amid health and political strain. Clinton county killer claims beer memory loss, jury rebutts intoxication. Mexican rebellion nears end after decisive battle. insurgents defeated. government losses reported.
The article encourages every household to sing Praise God from whom all blessings flow as a nationwide tribute to the nation’s centennial progress and divine blessings. It urges unity, patriotic emotion, and a grand chorus to mark the celebration with reverent praise.
A telegram from Hon. N. H. Van Vorhes to Hon. E. H. Moore announced the sudden illness of James G. Blaine on Sunday as he entered a Washington church. Initially described as sun stroke, it was later called an apoplexy attack. Blaine remained unconscious until about 9 PM, then gradually recovered by Wednesday afternoon enough to attend to some business.
The Cincinnati Convention adjourned to Thursday morning with balloting for presidential candidates to begin. Republicans rally behind Blaine for first place, while the piece argues the election will test wartime outcomes and civil rights for African Americans and the South’s democracy. The notice also includes local church union plans and social notices.
Mr B Sloan invites ladies and all other fashion shoppers to his shop a few doors north of the Warren House to view his fine goods and unusually low price range. The call emphasizes low figures and value.
Mrs. R. A. Lewis recovers from illness as social scenes fill the town. Dr. Hyde and brother visit relatives from Columbus while John McVay tours Chauncey and Miss Nettie Freeman hosts a lively singing party. Annie Edwards of Logan visits friends and shows health improvement as others travel with new furniture and guests from Rhode Island.
Large new stock of elegant silk parasols and sun umbrellas advertised by M Selig & Co opposite the C H store. Also notes on oat meal benefits and lower prices on summer stock at W B Vorhes & Son with seasonable clothing and wide selection.
Pfleeger and Bardon praised for excellent domestic bread opposite the Warren House. One Price Store advertises Gents summer clothing. Capt Len Brown sells patent fly traps. Zenner and Co. lauded for parasols and sun shades. Kern and Lansley promote footwear at low prices just north of Zenner. Kurtz and Norris offer extensive wall paper stock at favorable prices.
Wool garments priced at 25 cents per yard or unit are advertised by the One Price Store located opposite the court house. This notice highlights affordable clothing options available to shoppers in the area.
Our farmers show strong support for Aultman & Co. Mower reguer and Self Baker with W. J. Kirk at the Warren House as general agent for this region. New opera shades in ladies kid gloves have just arrived at M. Selig & Co. One Price Store.
Local item notes plaster of Paris stained by VE Drug Store stere. The fragment hints at a mishap or description of damaged goods in a small store notice. Further details are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
D. Zenner & Co offer top wool prices and a broad trade in goods. E Lash sells wines and spirits at Pioneer Drug Store. Kurtz Norris' announces large, reduced invoices of time-keepers. Zenner's promotes dress fabrics and fashion designs for the season. Kurtz Norris' also features affordable jewelry and new designs for ladies.
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