Messenger's Athens paper notes wide circulation and local happenings
The MESSENGER emphasizes its large Athens county reach and urges advertisers to heed the fact. The issue covers obituaries, local politics, weather, business changes, weddings, deaths, and community events with multiple named residents and institutions. It reports on court, church, and school matters, plus local commerce and social notes.
Life and Death of John Brown of Athens County
Funeral oration by President Scott portrays John Brown of Ames Township born 1801 Ohio as scholarly, prudent, and justice-driven. It covers his long pursuit of knowledge, public service as county commissioner, diverse learning in science and literature, and his steadfast moral character including abolitionist stance and care for soldiers’ families.
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John Brown
Athens
Scott
Ohio University
Brown
Ames Township
Washington
Ohio
Marietta
Susan Green
Washington County
Trimble Township
Albany
Athens County
Pope
Barns
Milton
Terence
Socrates
Christ
God
Presbyterian Seaday School
Ballard
F. L. Ballard
Presbyterian Sunday School
Qunker City
Philadelphia
Paul
Apollos
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