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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1882
Page
6
In Athens county the MESSENGER presses its editor for names of so called bosses while the Athens Herald argues over party influence. The piece notes political shifts, a Star Route trial move, and pending tax repeal battles as Congress nears session.
The Warden invites Hon. Charles Townsend to speak to prisoners in the Penitentiary Chapel. This marks Major Townsend’s first time addressing a mostly Democratic audience. An Ohio Central inspection tour reported solid construction on their new road after passing Athens last week.
The Staley Brothers loss by fire at Beverly, Ohio, exceeded insurance by 900 with stock insured by Hon. Henry Bohl of Marietta. He made a prompt satisfactory settlement within four days via a sight draft for the full amount.
On next Wednesday Decth we include in our regular auction sale a singe sewing machine tables small cabinets hat stands fine mirror bedstead washstand carpet winding machine window blinds step ladders and a lot of dressed lumber. Merchants are urged to note many fixtures suitable for their needs at the Grand Depot auction continues day and night. Sam Sommer offers wool flannel suitings and a Delman sale with Gem Drug Store specials. Selig & Co plan a special auction next Tuesday featuring fine ladies items and millinery for charity.
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