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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1880

Page

2

Ohio Crash and Crime News From Last Week

Reports from Ohio last week cover school closures in Marion due to illness, a laborer cut in two near Mansfield, multiple suicides and violent encounters, a newborn found on a fishing line, a 13 year old shooter injuring a man, a fatal machine accident in Painsville, a petrified burial discovery, and a fatal shooting in Lancaster. Also included are remarks on Republican canvass enthusiasm and political speeches by notable figures.

Marion Sebbatina Hansenzahl Pittsburgh Mansfield Thomas Bell Cin Princely Jacob Ritze Columbus John Maier Massillon Satuday Alex. McKusick Cincinnati Chillicothe Wm. McKellar Louis Greisheimer Painsville H. C. Frazer Kellison Sidney Lewis Boyer James Patton Harrison Co Scio McFadden Lancaster Ohio

Dr King’s New Discovery touted as cure for lung ailments

Advertisements claim Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat or lung issues with over one million bottles used in a year. A free trial bottle is offered by F E Waterman Co Athens while regular sizes cost $1.00.

Dr. King F. E. Waterman & Co Athens J.B. Simpson J.B. Simpson Medicine CO Main St Buffalo N. Y Navy ParxEen Parker

How She Saved her Darling From Cholera Infantum

A grateful mother recounts a near fatal cholera infantum attack on her baby and credits Parker's Ginger Tonic with restoring health after a few spoonfuls. The note praises its soothing effect and lasting benefit for both child and mother.

Parker

Pair Trial Debates Partisan Charges At Tammany Hall

A speech at Tammany Hall cites Ben Hill of Georgia and Solid South claims while critics argue the country already endured a fair trial with decades of Republican rule. The item also notes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil claims for asthma and earache with a local reader seeking agents.

Tammany Hall Nator Ben Hill Georgia Solid South Benjamin Congress Senate

Political Appeal Pushes for Republican Majorities

A Tribune editorial urges conservative voters in October to end uncertainty by delivering decisive Republican majorities in Ohio and Indiana. It argues business mood hinges on the November election and warns of disruptions if the race remains close. It also includes ads for remedies and political commentary.

The Tribune Businssmen Ohio Indiana

Lincoln Story on Bridge Abutments and Democracy

A Lincoln anecdote likens a bridge builder’s boast to politicians claiming they can harmonize Northern and Southern Democratic wings. The tale uses Brown and Jones to illustrate trust and doubt about promises. A Continental officer describes Major Andre’s appearance in 1817 in a letter, noting his worn purple coat and queue hairstyle.

Lincoln Brown Jones Hades Andre South Salem Connecticut

Salve advertised for skin ailments with money-back guarantee

An 19th century ad promotes a salve claiming relief for cuts bruises sores and all skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by F E Waterman Co Athens. The text also includes fragmented political remarks and stray product mentions.

F. E. Waterman & Co Athens

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