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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1886
Page
7
A preacher argues for a literal, everlasting hell based on biblical phrases such as a lake of fire and brimstone. He contends figurative readings undermine scripture and warns against beliefs in temporary punishment, asserting eternal punishment is the doctrinal standard.
A vivid Civil War era depiction shows a private at Valley Forge with bare feet and torn clothes, starving horses and halted rations, as officers endure freeze and depletion while attackers seize stores. The piece contrasts with other historical notes on the old Ayr bridge, a human piano novelty at a festival, and political shifts in Britain.
A dialogue at a theater leading to a claimed engagement, followed by brief notes on a mirage sighting near Rondout New York and other local items. The column includes a Nebraska sharpers tale on a train, Chicago anarchist verdicts, health ads for Electric Bitters and Dr Sage’s Cure, plus various notices and trivial anecdotes.
The Pension Office alerts that William Rutledge has posed as a Government special examiner and swindled soldiers widows and others seeking pensions. A large number of victims nationwide are affected. J J Attkins of Knoxville Tennessee endorses Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption in testimonial form. Trial bottles offered at Henderson and Minear’s Drug Stores. Sale date noted as June 27.
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