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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1882

Page

5

Republicans in West Virginia win two of four Congress seats

The MESSENGER reports Republicans in West Virginia secured two of four U S House seats in the recent election. It notes general talk that Pope may be promoted to Major General, and cites local fundraising for Garfield's statue. Friction remains over liquor taxes and pension payments for a deceased soldier’s child.

Tre Republicans West Virginia Congress Pope McDowell Upton Keightley Major Townsend Tennessee

Triple tragedy in Knoxville rocks Tennessee

The sequence began when J A Mabry Jr and his father fired on Major Thos OConner outside Mechanics National Bank in Knoxville. OConner shot Mabry Sr and Mabry Jr, both dying within minutes, while OConner survived injured. OConner, a leading Tennessee businessman, fought off the attack.

Knoxville Tennessee J. A. Mabry, Jr Thos.oconner Wiliam Mabry O'Conner Mechanics’ National Bank Mabry Mabry, Jr Major O'Conner

Official Vote of the Fifteenth District and Ohio results

Official vote tallies show James W. Newman winning state secretary over Townsend by 316 874 to 78 12 202 with other county totals listed. Monroe County results awaited as part of the districtwide official majority report.

Land Office Northwest Dakota Texas Louisiana Florida Ohio James W. Newman Charles Townsend Fred. Schumacher George L. Hafer Ewman Townsend Newman Monroe County

Athens County Fair awards to Cas Savart wagon and buggy

Cas P Savart objects to published records of a county fair results and asserts his Webster farm wagon and his own covered buggy won first premiums. He notes the awards at the Thirty-First Annual Fair of Athens County held October 4 5 6 1882 and requests correction in the Herald list. He lists his workshop as opposite City Hall in Athens Ohio.

Adanus Herald Webster Athens County Cas. P. Savart City Hall Athens Ohio

Boot and Shoe Bazaar Offers Made-to-Order Footwear

Peter Kern advertises the Boot and Shoe Bazaar with stock made to order from top national manufactories, claiming best bargains in boots and shoes in the market.

Peter Kern

Large stock of Troy Wagons and carriages for sale

Farmers are urged to buy a genuine Troy Wagon and other wagons at reduced prices to save money now and carry them over to spring. A large stock of buggies and carriages is also available. Also promoting Gem Drug Store with drugs and toilet articles and a doctor visit at the Warren House on November 7 and 7.

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