24 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1891
Page
1
A wealthy man claims to face a fatal lung disease and insists his wealth cannot help him. A doctor recommends Dr Golden Medical Discovery, which the man tries and allegedly recovers, with the remedy promoted for consumption and various scrofulous and skin diseases.
A proposed 1891 amendment to Ohio's Constitution would allow taxation on all money, credits, investments, and property at true value while permitting exemptions for burying grounds, public worship houses, and public charities. Voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November may see "Taxation Amendment-Yes" or "Taxation Amendment-No" on ballots.
The piece urges unwavering Republican turnout to defend principles, praising McKinley and a broad party show at Music Hall Cincinnati. It condemns Democratic reforms as harmful while highlighting sugar duty repeal and vast acreage opened in Oklahoma, stressing economic gains and impending settlement.
On Tuesday October 20 the O H V T RY Co offers excursion tickets to Shelbyville and Charleston for one fare round trip from Athens priced at 18 30 good for return until November 20 1891 An excursion to Columbus Barnums Circus on Friday October 2 sells tickets to Columbus and return at one fare 230 from Athens A Pair of Jacks.
Charles Newsom of Athens now owns the most funeral equipment in the state and will direct funerals at moderate charges. A grand excursion to Chicago on October 6 via the Buckeye Route offers tickets at low rates for the Grant Monument unveiling with Pullman sleepers and chair cars. Agents of the C H V & T A provide details from Columbus Ohio. Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure guarantees satisfaction or money back because it is superior to all others.
The Climax cooking range is praised as essential kitchen furniture with widespread use by Athens housewives. A local housekeeper calls it perfect for cooking and baking, enabling easier household management. George Allom acts as sole Athens agent, with specimens at his hardware store and a broader range of stoves and heating equipment available.
An advertisement details Fred White's tin iron and slate roofing services at Bartlett Kurtz Hardware rear, offering custom tin copper and sheet iron work with prompt workmanship at reasonable rates. It also notes Dr Fenner's Rel ief claims to ease common pains in minutes and mentions a Barnum show fare offer by T O C railway for a round trip to Columbus on Friday October 2 with a 4 30 return time.
Notice seeks a girl for house work in a family without children. Apply at the Masseneti office. An advertisement promises cures for biliousness constipation and skin eruptions with Dr Pose 8 Blood and Liver Remand Tonic, guaranteed or money refunded.
Bartlett & Kurtz of Athens showcase the Paris Patent Double Range a highly engineered cooking device praised for clever design and utility. The store offers a descriptive illustrated folio for free and exhibits the latest American mechanical improvements, inviting customers to visit and inspect.
G E Goodspeed opens a meat market in the Blackstone building offering daily fresh and smoked meats in Athens. He kills only first class stock and seeks patrons from households, hotels, and restaurants. Customers are assured of choice meats at reasonable prices. Terms cash.
Washington correspondent reports on Cabinet prospects, appointments including Sendricks as New York collector, Morrow for California bench, and Lyman Civil Service hinted to depart. Minnesotan Byrnes praises organizing work. Ingalls assesses defeat and school plans. Mills speech cited against Campbell, with talk of party unity and potential diplomatic tensions. Local items note Marietta and Perry County events, dire warnings about a speakership fight, and civic news.
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