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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1886

Page

5

Death of Ex President Arthur in New York

The Messenger reports the death of former President Chester A. Arthur in New York at about 5 o'clock Thursday morning. The death, unexpected after reports of improved health, followed a kidney ailment and occurred without pain. The article notes political commentary on Democratic prospects, local election recounts, forgery cases, and brief notices about travel and legal matters, all within a late 19th century newspaper voice.

Chester A. Arthur New York

Republicans Triumph In Seventh District Contested Race

The article argues that South Carolina's Seventh District was stolen by Democrats in 1886, despite a Republican lead in 1884. It condemns the Democratic tactic, praises Congressman Smalls as a brave Black Republican, and blasts the Democratic Party for illegitimate gains while praising Republican strength in Virginia and opposing Democrats in 1888 strategy.

South Carolina Degroes Cleveland Smalls Bis Sea Island Democratic Party Seventh Virginia

Taffy pulling party at Mr Sams in Medhapy

A seven person gay party from the Brown House visited Mr Daniel Sams in Medhapy for a taffy pulling session on Thursday night. Names include John Carlton Flora Murphy Cyrus Watkins Emma Carlton John Lawrence Bertha Love Lizzie Davis. They enjoyed apples nuts and laughter despite rain and lack of umbrellas. Unus the moderate eater took some home.

Brown House Daniel Sams Medhapy John Carlton Flora Mur Cyrus Watkins Emma Carlton John Lawrence Bertha Love Lizzie Davis Athens Mrs. Sama

Fragmented OCR Summary of Alcohol Treatment Claims

The readable text appears to discuss a supposed liquor habit remedy and its alleged effects. It mentions administering something covertly in drinks, claiming a permanent cure for drinkers or alcoholics, and references unclear names and places, with several garbled phrases and potential product or treatment mentions.

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