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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1899

Page

6

Belief in American Philippines policy voiced by Bishop Thoburn

New York, Aug 26 Special Correspondence Bishop J M Thoburn of the Methodist church, an evangelical missionary leader, reflects on the Manila campaign and the U S war with Spain. He argues the destruction of the Spanish fleet was necessary, explains Dewey's role, defends U S actions in the Philippines, and urges training native troops under American officers to secure peace and authority in Luzon and the archipelago.

New York J. M. Thoburn Methodist Church Orient Ohio Buckeye India Malaysia Philippines America Thoburn Joseph Thoburn Cedar Creek Coronel Rutherford B. Heyes Temaus Bishop Thoburn Ross County McKinley Manilla Far East Aida Spain Philippine Islands Deway Hongkong Manila Pacific United States Aeet Dewey Bay of Manille Cuba West Indies East Indies West Luson Aguinaldo Visaya Luzon Singapore Ma- Hilla Arma Egypt England France

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Rapid Cure All Ailments

Volcanic eruptions are grand but skin eruptions ruin joy. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims to cure skin eruptions, old running sores, ulcers, felons, corns, boils, warts, cuts, burns, chilblains, and piles. It drives out pains and aches. Only 25 cents a box, guaranteed. Sold by W. H. McKee druggist.

W. H. McKee Druggist

Trade with Argentina bars most goods from Britain

Argentina bars most of her goods to Britain while Italy, Germany, and the United States follow as major trading partners. The U S is close to challenging Italy for the second spot in the trade rankings, indicating shifting commercial dynamics.

Pascer Argentina Britain Italy Germany United States

Seeds Survive Millennia in Ancient Mine and Tomb Remains

Observers note seeds from ancient Greece mining slag near Lawlor Athens revived a poppy species once described by Dioscorides. Similar long dormant seeds appeared in 1835 from an ancient tomb, and polygonum convolvulus seeds from a 2,000 year burial yielded vigorous plants.

Lawlor Athens Dioscorides

Osage Smoke Dance At Pawbuska O T June Night

The Osage smoke dance at Pawbuska in Indian Territory drew about two hundred white spectators though such viewing is normally restricted. Delegations from neighboring tribes participated with ponies and calico gifts exchanged. the Osages presented the Delawares with ponies and calico while several dancers and drummers were alumni of Indian schools. A few dancers were whipped by the chief for low energy during one night.

Pawbuska O. T St. Louis

Not Absolutely New Missionary Chest Of Patagonian Skulls

A returning missionary brought a chest claimed to contain Patagonian skulls. Customs officers at Les Verrieres initially classified the contents as animal bones and taxed them per pound. The owner protested, and after revising the way bill the form read Chest of native skulls, Personal effects, already wort.

Baste Patagonia Les Verrieres

German Singing Contest Initiated by Emperor for 1599

The German emperor plans a yearly vocal music competition across towns starting 1599, Cassel hosting the first event. Each choir will receive an unpublished musical piece about an hour before the contest with no accompaniment. The Kaiser's prize is a valuable jewel. The Klondike gold field productive area is stated as 1,600 to 1,300 square miles.

German Empire Klondike Niles

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Ad Peddled in Crime and Health

A lurid health advertisement claims disease acts like a burglar in the body and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy. It extols non alcoholic tonics to rebuild blood and reduce illness, citing a Florida testimonial and urging readers to distrust other dealers and insist on the product.

London de Parce Dr. Pierce

Sale of Coal Lands in Athens County Ohio in Dover Township

An alias order of sale issued by the Athens County Court of Common Pleas directs a public auction of extensive coal mining lands and mineral rights across multiple tracts in Dover township Athens County Ohio and Morgan County, listing detailed boundary descriptions and related fields with sale set for Saturday at 2 PM at the front door of the Athens County Courthouse.

Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Court House Athens Morgan Dover Township Athena County William Mason Ugaiin Geeneéorth Srcoxy Perth Fourtees Dover Marietta and Lancaster Road Focurs Fawr Timble Freva Tragt Jonathan P. Weethee James 0. Headley Said Headley Lawradtius Weethee Lawrentius J. P. Weethee Solomon Koons Tobias Boudenet Lorth Trimble Grio Lown Trimbie Elevesth Ohio Company Morgan County State of Sunday Creek Valley Pema Company B. B. McDonald & Co Tobias Oudend Ebenezer Pratt Sunday Creek Middle East Mary J. Fafict AML

Property Auction Details Record and Appraisal Totals

A biographical legal notice lists fourteen tracts with individual appraisements ranging from eighty four to twelve thousand five hundred ninety four dollars. Terms of sale require one third cash and two deferred payments secured by mortgage at six percent, with sale offered as a whole or in parcels. C H Porter, Shen By Lewis & Say, auction pending Sept 7, 184-1032-w5.

B. Meid & Co Perenca Poe EU Ee C. H. Porter Shen Lewis & Say Puif Atty's

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Mads Apain Joseph ¥. Biddle Augustus D. Julliard, Et al Alay Order of Sale Athens County Court Common Pleas J S. Basom D. D OIC Pheeniy Block South Court Street W. E. Peters the Bank of Athens Drowe J.D. Brown W. Harris Onahiar Winoosket CO Boston Huss Mie A. E. Price Office In Law Building THE Marietta Commercial College Marietta, Ohio Ohio Valley B.C Nasly Cook O Henry Pitck
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