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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1870
Page
3
Merchants and furnacemen invited to inspect the extensive stock of Rumsey Hounds and Reed, wholesale dry goods and notions, Portsmouth Ohio. Firm emphasizes low prices, fresh goods, liberal accommodation, and market watching for best selection.
The past week brought heavy floods in the area, yet corn looks splendid and can endure three weeks without rain. Wheat suffers in parts with rust fears, while some fields ripen and could be harvested within ten to fourteen days if rains stay away. Gardens show beauty and thrift with abundant promise.
Officials urge residents to aid the census as 1870 data aims to show wealth, population, and production. The piece notes distrust of enumerators but stresses census facts are non tax related and requests cheerful cooperation. It reports 24 colored males and 86 colored females in the village and low mortality, plus railroad upgrades and a new timetable.
An illustrated history of the Bible by John Kitto edited by Alvan Bond has been published with notes and engravings. The notice praises its scope from Malachi to Christ and life of Christ and apostles, and notes local subscribers including Dr. Howard and Ohio University professors. It also highlights agent W M Farrar and broker Frank Cornell with Cincinnati Mutual Life Insurance, plus Dr Will G Cooley Dentist entries.
A Tur Parlor Concert by the Ath ens Musical Club at L. W. Brown’s residence Friday evening delighted a select audience. The piano duet overture set an impressive tone followed by a beautiful trio and several solos and duets. The quartet Footsteps on the Stairs and the closing A Cloud comes over the Sky drew high praise for their melody and rendition.
The Great Metropolitan Circus brings a large company of male and female performers and will exhibit in this village on Wednesday June 22. It is praised by exchanges as among the best traveling circuses with stars from the United States and Europe. Locals are urged to attend for full entertainment and a crowded venue is expected.
Ohio University events list numerous gatherings in June. Examinations start Thursday June 16 and Baccalaureate Sermon by President Sloward on Sunday June 1. Anniversary events for Athenian Society June 20 and Philomathean Society June 21. Board of Trustees meets June 21. Alumni meeting June 22. University Address by E D Mansfield and Graduating Address by C W Smith, class of 1567, are noted for late June.
The Observer praises Ezra Smith for the county’s finest corn and potatoes and notes his shift from political principles to backing the best man, reflecting a farming community stance on voting.
The next meeting of the Athens County Medical Society will be held in Athens Ohio on Tuesday June 28 1570 at ten o'clock AM. A full attendance is desired. Signed L Wilson Secretary. ESTO Bt From a subscriber letter: locals value the paper for small news items and changes in residence, noting readers away miss hometown updates and consider even minor details valuable.
A local Athens county paper argues for General Charles H. Grosvenor as the district’s best choice for the 2nd Congress seat. The piece blasts Meigs county dominance, defends Athens claims, and urges electing a citizen of Athens to represent the district. It praises Grosvenor’s past efforts and questions other candidates’ qualifications.
Messrs Minear and Dickey have purchased the receipt for Dr Thomas Vickers original Embrocation and are producing this liniment for the trade claiming it among the most valuable remedies known to science.
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