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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1869
Page
6
A fragment notes an investigative committee hearing on a local building project. It mentions a letter to Mr Davis of the Board of Commissioners and references Witness Sunte and an intermediary role in the probe.
A Marshfield column rails against new turnpikes and taxes for county projects while residents weigh whether to back railroads or pikes. The writer derides supposed schemes benefiting officials and urges an open discussion as Waterloo organizes a June 26 meeting to decide how many pikes to build. The piece notes Commissioner actions and calls for public input and civic scrutiny.
Gen L V Bierce of Akron recovers from injuries and resumes law work. G I Young editor of the Pueteye Mate is nominated by the Republicans of Columbia County for Representative. Kon J Editor of Salon Jic has served terms in the Legislature and sought renomination. Mr. Rukenbrod praised as a respected legislator. Schenck sails for Europe to spend time abroad.
A Democratic editor H R West in Monroe county faced harsh attacks during last fall's campaign. Gen tides campaigned there, and West's paper allegedly devoted large columns to smearing him. The result was a Republican gain in Monroe, including a strong showing for candidate Monke and Wood for Secretary of State, with West later running for Representative and losing after extensive self-promotion in his own paper.
Report of the Board of State Charities notes prevalent disorder and utter disregard for cleanliness at the Meigs County infirmary. The frame buildings show no view to present use, raising concern about care and facilities. The item also mentions Elihu Burritt’s removal from the Birmingham consulate and a potential libel suit for George Francis Train over remarks.
Carriages and buggies showcased by Stoner and Marlatt of Pittsburgh in three to six seat family carriages with top options. Includes barouches, concave coal-box and piano-box buggies, praised for durability, neatness, elegance, and reasonable prices. Repairs offered.
Ohio legislators authorize Morgan Raid claims payment and require claimants to file with the Auditor of State. W Reed Golden of Columbus offers to prepare papers, collect funds, and remit per claimants directions. Athens county residents may contact him by county and P.O. address for service. he notes location in Columbus and affordability.
A fragmented auction page lists numerous lots including brood mares, yearlings, and draught horses with prices and reserve notes. Multiple committees and officials named include Warren Foster Peter Hixon James Morrison George Boyles and George Lippie. The document also references fastest trotting and pacing horses with entry fees and stock sections such as sheep, swine, wheat, oats, and beans.
Readable portions show a committee with names W. MN Curtin TW Swain Albert Vorhies and AJS Thad Widft. Mentions stocking yarn sample and display from a library. No clear event date or location evident.
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