Adultery Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court
William Fisk files for divorce from Nancy Fisk in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas. The petition alleges adultery with Jasper Gallatin and elopement with John Lowrey, hearing set for the November Term. Nancy Fisk, residence unknown, is notified through court records.
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John J. Wyatt
Otte
E. W. P. Wyatt
Athens County
Ohio
Cavary Morris
Stroud’s Run Petroleum Mining and Manufacturing Company
Henry Bickley
S. T. Greenley
Robert McMullen
Willian TA. Martin
Joseph Joel
James Sweeney
A. K. Thomas
George L. Miller
John A. Stambach
Pennock Edwards
David Dalley
John H. Davis
H. L. Fryer
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Stroud's Run Petroleum Minitog and Manufacturing Company
Alfred Gardner
Middleport
Meigs
State of Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Sald
Sald Stroud’s Run Petroleum Mining and Manufacturing Company
Gardner
CinosveNon & Dana
W. Standent
William Burns
Athens
Kangeli
Sid
Oseph Taylor
William Taylor
Muskingum County
Mary Ann Johnson
John M. Johnson
Ohio Company
Aaidt
Greavenok & Dana
Ohn Ackley
Jerusha Ackley
Ee Isnee Williams
Mary Williams
Ira H. Reeves
James Perry Reeves
Albert Gi. Reeves
Isaae
Lavina Silvus
Isaac
Lavina
Lodi Township
Ibaau
Lavina Silvur
Browns & Wildes
Ancy Fink
William Fisk
Court of Commton Pleas
Nancy Fisk
Jasper Gallatin
John Lowrey
A. D. Los
Destrictter & Jewiitt
Lain
Nds
Henry Finsterwald
John Biainweta
Laughil
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Said
Wilson
J. L. Mallerwer
Notlin Plalotttt
Athens Ohio General Election Notice for Electors
The sheriff proclaims a general election in Athens County Ohio on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Polls open 6 AM to 6 PM for voting on Electors of President and Vice President, with electors assigned to multiple districts.
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Athens County
Ohio
C. Belby
Athens
United States of America
Proclamation enforcing liquor sale ban on election day
Joseph M. Dana mayor of Athena Ohio issues proclamation enforcing the 1364 act to suppress sale of spirituous liquors on election days. Mayors and police must close violating establishments and arrest offenders with fines up to one hundred dollars and up to ten days in jail. Officers report violations to the mayor.
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Athena
Ohio
Aaki
Autumn Leaves as Metaphor for Virtue and Faith
The verse compares autumn leaves to human life, noting their sear, chill, and falling beauty. It suggests accepting decay with virtue and faith, using the seasonal images to mirror inward beliefs and resilience.
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Spain in Revolt and a Possible Constitutional Monarchy
The piece describes Isabella II’s overthrow in Spain with Montpensier as a probable constitutional king, Espartero and others forming a coalition, and European powers watching the shift. It notes the revolution’s distinct leaders and hints at Philippe d’Orléans possibly guiding a future internal reform, while Fremont and Morton address an Indiana audience highlighting Civil War costs.
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Selected Grant Quotations On Liberty And War Policy
A compilation of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant quotations shows his stance on promotion, obedience to orders, people's will, and peace. Entries reference February 1862, February 5, 1882, May 29, 1863, August 1867, May 99 1960, Memphis, and May 29 1866. Strong themes include loyalty to arms, republican will, and refusal to oppose sovereign will.
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Chase
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Johnson
Memphis
Leter
Fragmentary 1860s Political Voices Across States
A compiled selection notes diverse 1860s political figures from Ohio New York New Hampshire Montana and Virginia. Remarks praise Lincoln insist on lawful counting of electoral votes and support for Union causes while others denounce misdeeds and advocate vigorous war aims.
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Congress
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Pennsylvania
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The Mother as Teacher and Moral Guide
The essay extols mothers as unrivaled schoolmasters whose conduct and words shape a child. Talent alone fails without virtue, while a mother’s cultivation of industry, perseverance, faith, and compassion yields Useful citizens. Moral excellence outweighs mere genius for lasting happiness and respect.
Unlucky farm in Henrietta township earns grim nickname
The Cleveland Leader reports a farm in Henrietta township Erie county near Birmingham as an unlucky place. Five families lived there and in each case a limb was lost while working the land with amputations or deaths occurring across the generations. The misfortunes began with owner Mr Akers and included renters Mr Cole Mr Rockwell a Krause relative and a brother in law.
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Henrietta Township
Erie County
Birmingham
Akers
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Krause
Weiss
Kraure
Ragged quotation echoes on New York streets during era
A tingy husband confesses blame for lawlessness of his child, claiming his wife always yielded. Nearby traders display signs in multiple languages claiming cultural identity or honesty, with a Bowery retailer posting “Here we speak the truth.”
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