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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1852
Page
1
Athens Messenger weekly edition published by N. H. and A. J. Van Vorhes lists office location on Court Street opposite the Public Buildings for reader reference.
The notice outlines subscription terms with a yearly option and arrears policy, charges for nonpayment, and discontinuance rules. It details advertising rates for short notices, yearly deductions, and advance payment requirements for all insertions and candidate listings.
A fragmented 1852 classified listing shows A G and H T Brown Attorneys at Law with an office near the Bank, W Reed Golden attorney at law in Athens with county treasurer, Pickering and Carley dry goods and produce dealers, and a staggered seafood and meat goods entry dated 1802 to 1802.
A poet recalls meeting his wife in youth and enduring life’s trials together. As years pass they find happiness in aging, with faith guiding them toward an eternal home. The speaker envisions his wife becoming an angel again in heaven.
Henry, a penniless but honorable clerk, earns Caroline Delaney’s affection under the care of wealthy widower Mr. Delaney. When the old man learns Henry’s poverty, he tests the bond by offering Caroline’s hand and a share of his fortune, ultimately rewarding virtue and restraint with a blessed union and elder happiness.
A schoolteacher writes to the Ogdensburg Journal praising newspapers for shaping readers, spellers, grammar, geography, and debate skills among students. The letter extols home access to news as improving literacy and public speaking.
Excerpted snippets include Kos suth at Bunker's Hill praising the monument as a symbol of liberty and prophecy, and a farmer tale about oxen and pride. The piece also notes Ho vey's Magazine on blackberry cultivation and a moral aphorism about speaking truth.
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