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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1888
Page
6
The Messenger notes Blaine sails July 9 and observes renewed optimism for Senator Sherman's nomination. It reports Ohio Republicans' satisfaction with Col. Conger’s reelection to the National Republican Committee and Cleveland’s monument plans. It comments on the Democratic Convention, grasshopper plagues in Indiana, tariff debates, and wage cuts in Youngstown iron works.
A paragraph notes that last Friday Hop and Mrs Carl H Buerhouse of Logan entertained about one hundred friends at their handsome Logan residence. Guests traveled from Columbus Lancaster Circleville and other points for the social and sumptuously hosted event.
From January 1 to the present month 2,271 miles of track have been laid in the United States. Analysts estimate at least 5,000 more miles will be added by year end, with some authorities predicting ten to twelve thousand miles. The outcome depends on the political results of the next five months.
The fragment suggests a debate on democracy and Cleveland’s impact on political passions. It hints that the vendane signals a reflection on how democratic vitality may be perceived amid current partisan discourse.
Delegates and vast crowds fill the convention hall as Chairman Jones introduces Hon. J.S. Thurston as temporary chairman. Gen. Fremont speaks amid cheers, while disputed Virginia delegations stir contention. Pension bills and Democratic inaction underlie broader debate as credentials and platform issues loom tonight.
Mr C V Bellows died at his Marshfield home after a long illness. Former Albany resident for twenty years, he served in the Union Army and earned a military pension. His funeral was held under the Marshfield Grand Army Post with Rev R Patterson officiating. Interment was in Marshfield cemetery. He is survived by seven married children living in nearby communities.
Chickens stolen from Joseph Patten’s roost as thieves target nearby localities. Dr P T Busch plans a fine residence at Stewart while John Johnson renovates a Green Valley home. Ice cream supper at Frost on Saturday and other odds and ends fill the week.
Auctioneer N E Dean of Amesville handles sale of real estate and personal property including a nearly new frame cottage on the main road south of the Asylum. Cottage suitable for a small family with ample outbuildings, good water, and cistern. Communications to him. apply to Samuel Axtell, Athens.
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