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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1882

Page

3

Fraud and riot reports loom in Ohio and France turmoil

A long account alleges election fraud in Seneca county between Whalen and a Republican candidate, with Democratic gains attributed to altered pencil counts. It cites editorials condemning southern fraud influence and links to French unrest and moral decay amid a backdrop of national politics.

Seneca County South Carolina Tiffin Tribune Whalen Cleveland Ohio Mississippi

Indian Youth and Maiden Marry in Princess Louise Ceremony

A BC settlement witnessed a marriage between an Indian youth and maiden who abandoned delaying their wedding for Christian rites. Princess Louise attended and supported the union. Relatives sat in two rows as the father proclaimed the bride’s transfer of affection. A large dish collected money from groom’s friends totaling 400 dollars as compensation to the father, followed by a celebratory feast.

British Columbia Louise

Curiosity Unearthed Near Sacramento Under Ancient Oak

A Sacramento resident dug up a two foot six inch cigar shaped object four feet underground beneath an old oak. It emits a ringing metallic sound and stumps locals as to its nature. Some deem it a pestle for grinding acorns, while others call it a volite not yet identified.

Sacramento Cal San Francisco Post

Oregon bachelor sells profitable farm to girls school

A farm near Oregon, yielding a yearly profit of 10 000 dollars, was sold by a wealthy bachelor to a school for young ladies. He praises the girls for their gratitude, noting few men who escape matrimony show such thanks.

Oregon Louis- Ville Stinson & Co Portland, Maine

Poisonous White Oak Snake Bites Girl in Salston Township

A young girl, daughter of George Walser, was bitten ten times in the leg by a poisonous white oak snake in Salston township. The snake was killed. Her father applied snake flesh to the wound which adhered and offered relief, as swelling and pain followed.

Eve Carolina George Walser Salston Township Greensboro

Plutarch’s Sleep Advice Recounted For Fortunate

A fragment from Puck quotes Plutarch recommending sleep as consolation by noting one half of life is spent in slumber. It contrasts a temperance society president unable to pay fares on a moving stage, hinting at credulity and satire.

Boston Post Plutarch Puck True & Co Augusta Maine Joshua Tuthill Hunt Stephen G. Mason Bright M. Goodspeed Sullivan Fenner A. D. Nickerson E. G. Taylor Frank R. Dickson Geo. F. Clark Providence R. I

Diamond Dyes Offer at The Drugstore

For one dime readers are offered a cache of Diamond Dyes at the druggist’s. They color anything in the simplest and most desirable hues.

Rough on Rats Drug Ad Promises Rodent Eradication

An old ad invites readers to ask druggists for Rough on Rats a preparation claimed to clear out rats mice roaches flies and bed bugs. Boxes priced at 15 cents.

Brown's Iron Bitters Praised by Relieved Patient in Chicago

A Chicago railroad engineer credits Brown's Iron Bitters with curing his weak stomach dyspepsia and heartburn after trying many remedies. He describes renewed strength and regular travels, endorsing the medicine from Brown Chemical Co. Baltimore.

Dearborn Ave Chicago Brown D.C. Mack Brown Chemical Co Baltimore

Direct connections for all incoming trains to East West

The notice states through tickets and connections for trains to all points East West North-West and South-West. For details contact E B Thomas General Manager or A J Smith General Ticket Agent in Cleveland. Also listed are Thos P Barry General Passer and Ticket Agent and John E Rooke Master of Transportation.

E. B. Thomas A. J. Smith Cleveland Ohio Js. de Woure Columbus Thos. P. Barry John E. Rooke Morrow Cincinnati Enia Springfield Dayton Xenia Union Station Louisville Indiananalis St. Louis Chicag Dazton Indiaapolis Chicago Northwest Indianapolis St Louis

John Cornell Proprietor Good Sample Rooms Ad

John Cornell advertising his Good Sample Rooms on the first floor offering space and services in a storefront listing.

John Cornell

Board of Examiners Meeting for Teachers in Athens County

The Board of Examiners will meet in Athens for the examination of those who wish to teach in Athens county. The sessions occur on the second Saturday of each month and also on the last Saturdays of March April May September October and November.

J. A. Sherman Broadway New York Sherman Cor. 4Th and Market Streets St. Louis Board of Examiners Athena Athens County

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