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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1875
Page
3
Elmer Rowell writes about the value of deep thought over mere learning, the dangers of blind reliance on leaders in religion and politics, and the need for education to strengthen intellect. He argues that thoughtful disagreement coexists with crucial public matters and urges support for the common school system.
A political editorial attacks Cary for blaming greenbacks for national debt and distress. It argues greenbacks funded wartime blankets and hard-tack and cautions Democrats to restrain him, urging temperance and responsible leadership instead.
The August 6 assassination in Quito ends Moreno's rule marked by fear and church dominance. Clergy allegedly controlled industries and currency, while the regime masked tyranny with religious pageantry. Rebellion was inevitable, yet the successor may not heed Moreno’s fate.
A New York Mail opinion warns that Ohio campaign victory by inflationists risks reviving financial hysteria. It argues government money expansion devalues debt notes and could undermine American credit, urging voters to resist demagogues and preserve faith in national good faith.
A Bethel township farmer cut open a honey nest to study its interior design. He says he expects to see his barn again in about two weeks as a result of the unusual inspection.
Samuel A Moore and Fairbanks Morse Co sue Hocking Valley Iron Coal Coke and Mining Co for unpaid judgments totaling 908.04 plus costs. Plaintiffs seek stockholder contributions from major Ohio and Indiana residents to satisfy debts and liabilities. corporation must answer by September 28, 1875.
William Van dyke as executor files account for final settlement of Johnathan Lewis estate in Athens county Ohio. Probate Court hearing set for October 1 1875 before Probate Judge Leonidas Jewett. September 9 1875. daT-wa
A local office states it can handle a wide range of Fancy Work tasks, highlighting versatility and readiness to take on varied assignments at short notice.
Two express trains daily except Sunday depart Logan and Straitsville for Athens with the Mail at 4.30 AM and Express at 11.09 AM arriving 6.05 PM and 1.25 PM respectively. Close connections at Lancaster for Circleville and Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley routes. Direct Columbus connections for Cincinnati and all points west plus Buffalo Philadelphia and New York. W A Mills general ticket agent M M Green president.
Morning train on the Bee Line connects with the Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Railway. Through tickets available at the depot to Delaware Springfield and New York via Erie and New York Central. Agents Ford Patterson and Flint announce schedules and through-car service with several daily departures.
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