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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1882
Page
4
The piece surveys partisan shifts and electoral forecasts in Ohio and Wisconsin, noting Democratic optimism, Prohibitionist dynamics, and calls for integrity. It mentions upcoming Thanksgiving proclamations, court cases, and local political figures, with broader reflections on national party strength.
The Mite Society met at Franklin Johnson’s home last Thursday evening with few attendees enjoying the gathering. Rev. Brown arrives as the new local preacher and preached his first sermon last Sunday, drawing general approval. Mrs. Byron visits Hillsboro to see daughters at school while Stella Hobson accompanies Mrs. Eliza Minear and Mrs. Hobson to Coolville as guests of Addie Mitchell. Mrs. M. A. Conn of Reineraville visits brothers A. J. Dodds. Geo. Riley, formerly of Guysville, buys local property and moves here. James Hess improves his house with a new kitchen. Mrs. M. A. Scott travels to Ames Iowa to visit daughter Mary Chevalier. Charley Cone visits grandparents Gossage. Dodds brothers drive through town as locals rise, echoing the old saying. Mrs. Case of Columbus guests Byron. Geo. Plumley plans to visit friends in Pennsylvania. Farmers finish corn cutting. wheat looks well. health generally good. Amos Townsend moves his steam saw mill to Harmony. Moses King remains ill with cancer as birthday party plans form at L. G. King’s residence for his 11th year on Tuesday the 7th inst. William Baker near Lodi survives a tree accident, losing two toes in the incident.
The notice lists Cornel Hower property for sale due to family illness with contact to John Connery, plus a Gem Drug Store ad offering cheap fancy articles. It promotes Sam Sommer’s stock new at the Messenger office, Smiths Uncle Tom’s Cabin show at Athens City Hall on Nov 9, Troy Wagon sale closeout, and Gem Drug Store medicines and jeans at Sam Sommer’s with Cloaks Dolmans and Ladies’ Suitings offered at low prices.
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