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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1875

Page

8

John Todd's rise from ruin to hopeful redemption

A narrative of John Todd once married to Mary Somers, whose descent into drink wrecked his family, followed by a transformative arc. After a violent, desperate night, his wife’s courage exposed poison from a bottle. Todd’s later vow to restore the home brings enduring faith and community respect. Mary Elizabeth Dickson seeks divorce from George Dickson through Athens County court, detailing cruelty, property, and alimony claims.

John Todd Mary Somers Mamma Gramima Mary Todd Howe Mary

Sydney Shipyard Case Aims At Seven Year Sentence

A Sydney court case involving ship builder Mr. D. Macquarrie and foreman Mr. Bridge finds them in debt and attempting to seize a steam launch. They sought forced possession during a harbor trip, causing danger as boiler fires were cut to avert disaster. Both men receive three months.

Sydney New South Wales San Francisco Alta D. Macquarrie Bridge Macquarrie Macquirrie

Suit Aims At Forcing Sale Of Leven Oliver Property

Leven Oliver of Athens County Ohio is sued by J H Platter P B Ingles and Hiram Armitage as administrator for Elizabeth Silvas in a common pleas court action. Plaintiffs seek to compel disclosure of claims to land and have the parcels sold to satisfy judgments totaling $381.19 plus costs, with proceeds to pay debts and costs. Oliver is to answer by the last Saturday after October 2, 1875.

George Dickson Athens Obie Mary Elizabeth Dickson Court of Common Pleas State of Ohio Mary Flizabeth Dickson Waterloo Township Athens County Town Il Gibson Road Peter B. Wilson Ohio Company State Traction Steen PB. Wilson Myers George Desteiguer & Jewety Leven Oliver J. H. Platter P.B. Ingles Batter John Irolden Arotine Golden William Haning Ranson Haning J. Dillon Haning Paul Wood Wesley Wood Platter & Ingles Hiram Armitage Elizabeth Silvas Leven Tobiver Alexander A. H. Woodyard Thompson Woodyard Davis Rickey David Reeves Lever Oliver Namber L. Oliver Oliver Albany Road Teven Oliver Golden and Haning Desreiournr & Jewett, Alty’s Court of Common Piew Owanty Road

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