Supreme Court upholds anti polygamy law dissolves Mormon church
The court's Monday decision declares Edmunds Act provisions constitutional. The act dissolved the Mormon church corporation, annulled its charter, directed a receiver to wind up its affairs, and escheated to the United States all church real estate over fifty thousand dollars not used for worship or burial.
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United States Supreme Court
Edmunds
Congress
Mormon Church Corporation
United States
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises $100 for Uncured Cases
Frank J. Cooney states his Toledo firm will pay $100 for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. R. Cheney signs oath December 6, 1886 before A. W. Gleason Notary Public. Advertisement notes internal use and blood/mucous action with testimonials offered. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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State
Ouro
Orry
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cooney
F. J. Coenzy & Co
Hall
Rank J. Cheney
A. D
F. J. Coenty & Co
Crippen Bros. Acknowledges Farmers and Wagon Offer
Crippen Bros of Athens Ohio extend thanks to farmers and patrons for past support and announce they are better prepared to serve with about 75 wagons and forms of transport on hand. They promise favorable credit terms and invite future inquiries for prices.
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Crippen Bros
Ohio
Athens
New Depot
Spring and Summer Footwear At Peter Kern & Son
The Bazaar showcases the latest spring and summer styles for ladies and misses, offering footwear from top manufacturers. Reliable shape and material are emphasized, with prices comparable to inferior makes elsewhere.
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Peter Kern & Son
Notice to the Lucky One in Amesville
A notice addresses Doveras Pattures of Amesville Ohio stating he owns a buggy won by luck in a drawing run by two impartial citizens Sheriff John Finsterwald and ex-Sheriff F Stalder. The ad then promotes selling buggies wagons at low prices.
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Doveras Pattures
Amesville
John Finsterwald
F. Stalder
Real Estate for Sale in Athens Ohio
Por Sale. My residence in Athens. Lot ninety feet front by one hundred and ninety cen, house of eight rooms and cellar, all necessary outbuildings, good well and cistern, and a lot of choice fruit trees. Will be sold cheap for cash. Can give good deed. Address M. C. Lyon, erning, Ohio, or Charles Townsend, Athens, Ohio. 21-w4.
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Athens
M. C. Lyon
Erning
Ohio
Charles Townsend
Notice of Business Sale and Property For Sale
Notice states that the writer sold their office and business to Dr. W Alderman and that she possesses in May. The writer seeks immediate settlement of all accounts and notes their residential property is for sale. Signed by H. M. Lasu, M. D.
Found Safe Keys Reported in Athens
Found-Safe Keys identified as three Mosder safe and lock company keys two marked aT ectowely and one unreadable were recovered in Athens. Call the Measexonr to reclaim.
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Mosder Safe and Lock Company
Ectowely
Athens
Tena
Little Ida Kempton Narrowly Escapes Drowning
Ida Kempton, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kempton of Jacksonville, fell into a four foot cistern at home. She remained in the water about a quarter hour before her perilous situation was noticed and rescued unharmed.
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Ida
George Kempton
Jacksonville
Ill visaged tramp punished for theft of umbrella
An ill visaged tramp serves a fifteen day sentence for robbing the residence of Mr. John C. Parker in Nelsonville last week. He stole a gold headed silk umbrella from the front door as he departed the premises after dining at Parker's residence.
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Athens
John C. Parker
Nelsonville
Mrs. Henry Pioneer Resident of Ames Township Dies
Mrs. Matthew Henry an esteemed pioneer resident of Ames township died at her daughter’s home in Amesville last Sunday at about eighty four. She was interred in a nearby cemetery the following day. Her funeral sermon will be preached at Amesville next Sunday.
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Matthew Henry
Ames Township
Amesville
Nathan Cray
Dunbar
Michael O'Connell
David Needs
Lawrence Township
Athens Asylum
C. S. Smith
Lizzie Markey
Macksburg
Marietta
Children’s Mission Society
Washington County
St. Lucas Church
A. J. Warner
Ohio
Remains of 20 Year Old Man Sent for Burial
The remains of a 20 year old man, son of Dr. Wm M Johnson formerly of Jersey ville, were received last Thursday by undertaker Campbell from Chillicothe and taken for interment to McDougal cemetery Ames township.
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Wm. M. Johnson
Jerseyville
This County
Campbell
Chillicothe
McDougal
Ames Township
Governors and Galveston Officials Rail Trip to East
Governor Ross and Texas officials with the Galveston mayor traveled in a special car through Athens on Saturday afternoon last week over the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad en route to Washington New York Philadelphia and other eastern cities.
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Ross
Texas
Galveston
Athens
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Convicts George Richards and James Nuby Testify in Burglary Case
George Richards and James Nuby from Athens penitentiary testified early this week in the state’s case against John Richards for burglary.
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George Richards
James Nuby
Athens
John Richards
Burglaries Hit Two Stores Overnight
Burglars visited D. M. Burchfield and Bartlett & Kurtz Wednesday night. They escaped with $5 in cash from Burchfield's and a large cache of knives and revolvers from Bartlett & Kurtz's premises.
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D. M. Burchfield
Bartlett & Kurtz
Burchfield’s
Coal cars delivered at twenty per day for H V and T line
The Co. H. V. & T. company reports new coal cars arriving at a rate of twenty per day, indicating a rapid rollout of the ordered fleet.
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Co. H. V. & T. Company
Kontner Appointed Superintendent of Hocking Canal
Ike D. Kontner of Logan has been appointed superintendent of the Hocking canal, a local appointment noted in the transportation and public works records. He succeeds prior management and brings experience from regional canal operations.
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Ike D. Kontner
Logan
Hocking Canal
Movement Under Way to Organize a Bank at Nelsonville
A movement is on foot at Nelsonville to establish a new banking house there. Local residents and business leaders are exploring charter options and seeking support from potential investors for a formal bank opening in the town.
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Nelsonville
National League aims to protect public schools by constitutional amendment
The National League for the Protection of American Institutions plans to present a proposed sixteenth amendment to Congress, seeking absolute separation of church and state to safeguard public schools. It targets two thirds state approval, then nationwide leagues and publications to rally support among jurists legislators and educators.
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National League For the Protection of
New York
League
John Jay
James M. King
Nassau Street
N. Y
Congress
Law Committee
America
The
President Grant
James G. Blaine
House of Representatives
Senate
Varied 19th Century News From Kentucky and Beyond
In Staffordsburg Thos Adams killed Ed Steers. A North Carolina farmer raises a five legged colt. News covers politics, accidents, crime, exploration, and local happenings from Ohio and surrounding states, naming Ed Steers, Gov. Campbell, McKinley, Spinner, Sherman, and others. Reports include deaths, injuries, embezzlement, emigrant trends, and curiosities like a dog riding streetcars and a nine foot five inch cougar kill.
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Staffordsburg
Adams
Ed. Steers
North Carolina
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Rendville
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