Noted Obits and Political Moves in November 1877
The Messenger reports Edwin Adams death in Philadelphia from consumption and General Forrest’s death in Memphis. It covers House leadership, a court-martial proposal for General Howard, and a Pottawatomie treaty bill. Also notes the Curacao hurricane destruction, Logan fatalities, and Sheridan's clash with Nez Perces report rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Adams
Philadelphia
Sheridan
Howard
Chief Joseph
Nez Perces
War Department
Charley Grosvenor urged to explain Cincinnati conversations
A letter asks Charley Grosvenor to publicly clarify a Cincinnati discussion with Amor Smith about his feelings toward Hon. A. C. Sands and the Times. It seeks vindication from alleged licentious newspaper assertions as the nation prepares a day of Thanksgiving in observance of a presidential proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Grosvenor
A. C. Sands
Cincinnati
Amor Smith
Sands
Times
Charley
Governor Young Visits Athens Hospital for the Insane
Gov. Young with Rev. A. G. Byers tours Athens Hospital for the Insane praising the orderly management. The Athenian Light Guard and the 18th Regiment band join, then a large social at Amusement Hall with 150 patients dancing and a banquet for over 100 guests. Governor commends the institution’s presentable administration and courteous staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutter
Stewart
Robert Hamblin
Governor Young
Local notes hint at harvest and town doings in autumn
The letter describes mild weather and busy harvest in town with coal wood and corn stores for winter. It notes residents visiting, moves like Milton Shaffer moving to Ross County, and talk of a Methodist parsonage. A young man Joseph Pidcock is sent to the Asylum in Athens. Rome items mention a wedding tour by Frank J. Carpenter and visits by Charlotte Cummings. Ephraim Frost breaks a leg from a cider barrel accident. Farmers report good corn and fair potato yields despite drought. cider press concerns are raised by C D.
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William Herron
Kansas
Milton Shaffer
Ross County
Joseph Pidcock
Asylum For the
Athens
Rome
Frank J. Carpenter
Niagara Falls
Canada
Charlotte Cummings
Illinois
Blandford Cook
Epharim Frost
Ee Long
G. M
Willow Creek
C.D
Death of a Pioneer Elmer Rowell Esq
Elmer Rowell died at his Rome township residence after a long illness. He was born in 1793 in Middlesex MA and came to Rome township with his family, teaching school from age nineteen and serving in various township roles and as county commissioner. His funeral drew a large crowd showing popular esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rowell
Rome Township
Walker
Athens County
Middlesex
Massachusett
Isi
Elijah Rowell
Rowell
Jacob Grones
Prussia
America
Michigan
Portsmouth
Ohio
Margaret Gergens
Athens
Israel
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Hoatetter s Stomache Bitters praised for health benefits
Rena argues strong health comes from discipline and purification of the system rather than harsh purgation. The text extols Hoatetter s Stomache Bitters as an effective tonic aiding digestion vitality and prevention of chills and fevers. Advertisements invite travelers to buy cashmeres at low prices from M. Selig & Co. and tout a large selection of ladies gloves at Zenner & Co.’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoatetter
Fashionable cloaks and millinery bargains in Cincinnati ads
The notice highlights George Lewis & Co of Cincinnati and its cloak and dressmaking dominance with extensive millinery displays. It promotes Atkinson's hats and flannels, D Zenner & Co. cloaks, the Misses Stretchers millinery, and Selig & Co. boots and shoes, noting unusually low prices and large stock for ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
George Lewis
Fourth Street
Cincinnati
West
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Logan
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A. B. Walker
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Floodwood
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Frank McCarthy
Ellis
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Albany Echo
John
Abner Llewellyn
Margaret’s Creek
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Rena
Our Lady
M. Selig & Co
Selig & Co
I Zenner & ‘O.'S
Atkinson’s
D. Zenner & Co
Atkinson
South Court Street
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Atkinson's
Warren House
Warren
Nenig
Assam
Uaker’s A
C. Saber
Ned-Wa
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Iver Lerm
Giraude and
Tappissier
Lyons
GEO, Lewis& Sons
GEO. Lewis & Sons
Belle Ravie
M. F. Fithian
Kate Osborn
GEO, Lewis & Sons
Giraude & Tappissier
Cachemire Guaranti Brand
George George George
Lewis& Lewis
LEWIS
Daportes& Manufacturers
W. Fourth St
Cencinnatl Nhiewt
Augustine—Black
Minton
Dodridge Augustine
Rhoda Black
Frost—Patten
S. 8
Beebee
J. P
Zenas Frost
Mary Patten
Christ
A. Beeig
Iso
Blaine T
Nellsonville
Cable
York Township
Columbus Street
Scott
Jacob D. Snyder
J. 8. Scott
Tangletown
L. D. Poston
Thompson
State of
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Deseiguer, Jewett and Slattery
Atty’s
Aote
Heriff
Ali
J. M. Case Et al
Order of Sale
Athens Co. Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Guthrie, Gould & Co
Arker Carpenter
Sheri
W. A. Root
R. A. Constable
Eli Hamilton
Martha Hamilton
Alexander Township
Yale
Ames C. Murphy
James Murphy
James F. Murphy
Frank Scott
Amos C. Murphy
Desteiguer Jewett & Slatiery
Quentin
W. C. Fosterva
M. R. Jones
Waterloo Township
Towit
Tow
Marshfield
Parker Carpenter
Wm. A. Roor
Jes Guer
L. Desteiguer
Jewett
EL J. Jones
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