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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1877
Page
6
A verbose column notes President’s France envoy nomination for Gov Noyes, pending local campaigns, and hyped races with S S Warner eyed for Governor. It cites O P Nichols’s death, discusses Southern policy, and observes the Maine GOP’s Blaine chairmanship along with regional riots, economics, and a proposed June 15 extra session.
Reports of Russo Turkish clash near Batoum and Kars with Russian reverses and new Turkish momentum. British involvement anticipated as Russians cross near Roumania. Bucharest note of 40,000 Russians inside Romanian territory and 120,000 crossing the Pruth. Obituary to Ex-Senator W G Brownlow of Knoxville. Ohio leaders Curtiss and Grosvenor in a public quarrel over alleged insults, potential delay to legislation. Commercial ads for apparel and home goods from Walsh, Zenner, Kurtz, and Harper firms in Athens Ohio, Aug 5 1876, including textiles, curtains, and shop fittings.
A county editorial dispute centers on Parker Carpenter's first term as sheriff and Republican support for his renomination at the county convention. The Athens Journal argues he earned reappointment, while Democrats question his patronage decisions. The piece also notes speculative mentions of Gov. Tom Young and other political quips from Cincinnati Enquirer and Boston Post.
A Portland resident credits Dr. Fishblatt with curing kidney disease after treatment begun in Portsmouth. Jones, a wealthy Jackson County figure, endorses the doctor and recommends him to friends. The notice notes Fishblatt’s upcoming visit to Warren House on Monday and advertises Kurtz & Norris for wallpaper designs and prices near cost.
A temperance song and chorus by Will L. Thompson titled Dont Go Out To Night Dear Father. Available from 35 cents via music dealer. Published by W. L. Thompson & Co East Liverpool Ohio. Also notes Kurtz & Norris jewelry novelties new season invoices. Dr Fischblatt arrives Warren House Athens May 7 to 9. Endorsement from Ubrichsville leaders listed.
In letters dated January 4 1877 and March 9 1877 residents of New Philadelphia Uhrichsville Athens and Middleport attest to cures by Edward Fishblatt M D for diabetes catarrh and deafness. Endorsers William M Amerman William Wallace praise his surgical skill and healing claims while local grocers and clothiers announce sales and goods at Laird Graham Zenner Walker and M Senia firms.
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