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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1877
Page
6
The Messenger reports on political battles in Congress with Patterson and Conover's alleged treason, Grosvenor’s influence, and the Senate contest, alongside local death of Lemven Perry in Gallipolis and booming talk of a European war amid Turkish tensions.
The article notes Blaine and Sharon missing seat and duty, shaping the Patterson Con treason story for Dems control. Cincinnati Commercial cites Blaine’s illness as basis for rumors, while Congress adjourns for Thanksgiving week and a judge Burgess dies in Troy after brief illness. Burglars blew outer doors at Joseph B. Allen store in Zanesville but fled before theft. The Huron’s loss is blamed on sea conditions, not design. Uncle Sam and Tilden mock talk of a break in the solid South.
The passage argues against purgation and purgatives as weakening. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior tonic to strengthen digestion, appetite, and circulation, claiming it prevents chills and fevers. It urges emigrants and travelers to use the tonic as a medicinal safeguard.
H Friedlander announces a large Athens wholesale liquor house nearly opposite the Warren House at 188 Main St offering a broad stock of whiskies brandies wines and gin at prices lower than elsewhere with guaranteed quality and reliable filling of orders for dealers in the state.
An ad notes oat meal as the most wholesome food for children and states it is always fresh at Harper and Co s Drug store.
Four thousand sixty four languages are noted as the ladies admire the Dress Goods on display at D Zenner & Co. They praise the variety and beauty while highlighting the low prices offered for the fabric selections.
A Sunday cable dispatch notes General Grant will shortly depart France for Athens. The notice suggests the town might be drawn to D. Zenner & Co. where a wide range of ready made clothing is advertised.
White Walnut and colored splints arrive at Kurtz and Norris along with a large lot of mottoes and cardboard for ladies fancy work. Zephyrs are noted as very low.
Eextra Heavy Dress Flannels offered at the One Price Store of M. Selig & Co with 20 eta. pricing. New jewelry, watches, silverware, and fancy holiday goods at Kurtz & Norris. Baker's Cod Liver Oil lemon cherry tonic promoted by Jno. C. Baker & Co. Druggists Philadelphia. 47-wi.
K K Golden’s Restaurant and Confectionery remains the leading spot for fresh oysters praised as most appetizing. J W Browns Drug Store offers top toilet soaps and brushes in Athens. Br Lives advertises 80 cent tea samples and draws. Golden sells No 1 bulk oysters cheaper than rivals.
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