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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1877
Page
6
A mix of news items notes favorable conditions for a heavy Fall trade, Thiers’ death, Bankrupt Law repeal moves by Louisville businessmen, Greenbackers backing a state ticket, and political chatter about Democratic discussions with Judge West. Also mentions Perry county pioneer George Brunner's burial, and a Chicago Rock Island bridge disaster with seventeen killed. Registrations dates for voters are reminded.
The Cincinnati Enquirer accuses the Registry law of targeting Democrats amid fraud concerns. Commentary cites Sheriff and Bishop remarks, notes on Grosvenor and Carpenter, and forecasts Republican paths in Ohio. Talks NASCAR like inference on statewide races and Southern Conservatives.
The article compares Russia and Turkey as a bear and a bird in a long conflict from the Danube to the Balkans. It notes the doubtful outcome of whether Turkey will eat bear or vice versa and critiques Durbin Ward as out of step with party currency views. It also reports President Hayes appointing W. H. Smith as collector of customs at the port, praising the choice, and notes C. C. Kerr’s leg amputation after a peach-picking accident.
At the Athens fair this fall Rams will be offered for sale by Faucett & Sons. The Misses Stretchers advertise Miss MelLeod's former millinery stand on South Court Street with a display of fall hats noted for low prices. President Scott shows preserved crawfish from Mammoth Cave, while D Zenner & Co. promotes a wide fall price schedule and vast goods selection, urging visitors to shop there for best value.
Advertisers claim the largest boots and shoes stock in Athens at N A Statson and D Zenner & Co with fashion matching items for ladies. M Selig & Co promotes honey comb towels at five cents and free admission tickets to shop nearly at cost. Miss L Racer offers fall millinery opposite the Messenger office as new dress goods arrive at lower prices. A young widow in Athens, Ga seeks opportunity to enhance personal charms with fall dress goods.
Special notice promotes Green's Avoust Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaint and indigestion. It claims 2,400,000 bottles distributed in the U S for trial and states two doses prove efficacy. Sample bottles cost 10 cents and regular size 75 cents, with sales by first class druggists.
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