Athens News Roundup Highlights Local Events and Weather
A compilation notes social visits including Miss McGirr guesting at Mrs Chas Morse and Mrs Phebe Ashton from Warrensburg visiting Athens. It mentions Gov Foster and Stanley Matthews in town, church services by Rev H Gortner, and updates on local elections, real estate, and the peach crop forecast amid severe winter. It also covers the Townsend Dramatic Company performances and a political-legal note on Ohio University funding.
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Gov. Foster
Stanley Matthews
Athens
Washington
H. Gortner
Marietta
M. E
H. M. Lash
Telegraph Link With Gallipolis A Musical Ring
Harry A Crippen local telegraph manager connected his office with Gallipolis by telephone days ago. He had social chats with the Gallipolis staff and was treated to several harp airs played by a Gallipolis gentleman. The melodies traveled over the wire clearly to listeners fifty miles apart.
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Harry A. Crippen
Gallipolis
Illness In The Davis Family
The article notes that Bee Davis remains dangerously ill with a disease previously mentioned. Her 14 year old brother Don was also taken ill yesterday with similar symptoms. Mr. Fred Davis has nearly fully recovered after a two month illness confined to bed and room.
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Davis
Don
Fred. Davis
Birthday tribute to Athens county's oldest lady host
A lengthy communication about the social celebration on the 26th alt. for Mrs. Mary D. Bobo of Carthage township near Hull's P. O. marking her nonogenarian birthday. The message notes she is probably Athens county's oldest resident and will be printed next week.
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the Messenger
Mary D. Bobo
Carthage Township
Hull
P. O
Athens County
Mail carrier abandons route eight miles out on bad roads
The stubborn Ath ens to Amesville mail journey was halted about eight miles from town as the carrier could not proceed. The mail was forwarded for the remaining distance to Amesville by hired carriers across the fields.
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Athens
Amesville
Boy Injured by Pine Stick Rescue At Higgins Home
Willie Shoemaker, visiting Columbus couple Mr and Mrs Judiah Higgins, fell Tuesday with a pine stick in his mouth. A piece about an inch long lodged behind the palate and Dr John A Frame was called to perform the surgical removal.
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Willie
Grain of corn removed from child’s ear in Athens
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Hanau of Athens had a grain of corn lodged in her ear. Dr Geo H Carpenter quickly and successfully extracted it several days ago with professional skill.
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Herman Hanau
Athens
Geo. H. Carpenter
Athens Township Election Returns and Winners
The Athens township vote total was 559 last Monday. Trustees: Goodspeed 546 Dorr 540 Cuckler 551. Clerk Ewing 554. Treasurer Moore 528. Assessor Pickering 323 Osborne 233. Constables Edgar 242 Root 538 Dean 512 Bean 137 Lyon 147.
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Athens Township
C. W. Goodspeed
Jos. Dorr
J. K. Cuckler
Alexander Ewing
David H. Moore
Levi Pickering
R. R. Osborne
David Edgar
Wm. A. Root
John N. Dean
H. Bean
John F. Lyon
Cottage project near Goose Town under way for David H Moore
Construction on new cottages for young bachelor David H Moore in Goose town suburb progresses rapidly and, contractor Frank Towsley says, should be ready for occupancy by June 1. The Athens area continues to grow in popularity as a residence district.
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David H. Moore
Goosetown
Frank Towsley
Athens
Local Athens Merchant Reports Cheerful Spring Trade
A Athens merchant notes unusually cheerful spring trade at his place due to liberal advertising. He warns that his brisk activity may not reflect broader business conditions since he is among the few traders who advertise openly.
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Athens
Marriage rumor ties Athens teacher to northern kin
An impression local to the area suggests a young lady teacher from the northern part of the state, who recently resigned from Athens schools, is to be married tonight. The basis is that her cousin, sharing the same name and hometown, is to take a leading part in a wedding ceremony this evening.
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Athens
Local election draws strong crowd despite bad weather
A large attendance stood firm at the polls amid inclement weather on Monday reflecting strong local interest in the election. The day was notably disagreeable compared with the prior week’s records.
Merchant Sloan urged to advertise in Southern Ohio paper
Our mercantile townsman Mr. O. B. Sloan is expected to move into his store room next week. The note suggests he can attract more buyers by advertising, and the writer offers the paper’s columns to help.
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O. B. Sloan
Ohio
Harsh Winter Breaks With Warmer Weather Predicted
The week of severe winter weather eased into kinder skies on Tuesday. It is hoped that the spring business opening deadlock caused by the backward season will be relieved by a sustained period of seasonable temperatures.
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Timothy
Aunt Becky Beardsley Still Critically Ill in Bed
Local townslady Aunt Becky Beardsley remains critically ill with a painful dropsical affection. She has suffered for over a year and spent much of that time confined to her bed.
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Becky” Beardsley
Town Council and Board of Education Members Elected
At the election on Monday Thos H Sheldon H M Roach and J H Calkins were elected members of the town Council and Dr H M Lash and E B Clarke members of the Board of Education. These gentlemen are well qualified to discharge their duties.
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Thos
H. Sheldon
H. M. Roach
J. H. Calkins
H. M. Lash
E. B. Clarke
Board of Education
Re-election of Lot L. Smith as Justice of the Peace
The re election on Monday last of our former well known townsman Hon Lot L. Smith of Columbus as Justice of the Peace in that city, a position he has already continuously filled for several terms with honor and efficiency, will gratify his many friends in Athens.
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David H. Moore
Denver College
Boston
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company
Athens
Jesse Davis
J. W. Harris
West State Street
Hadley Stewart
Arkansas Hot Springs
Frank Cornell
Columbus
Watterson
St. Paul’s Catholic
Chillicothe Register
Main Street
Lot L. Smith
Athens Schools Return To Spring Term Amid Heavy Snow
After a weeklong vacation Athens schools reopened for the Spring term on Monday with strong attendance despite severe winter weather throughout the day.
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Athens
Voters in Carthage Township Elect Local Ticket
Carthage township voters elected trustees C. J. Lawrence G. W. Flinn and Almarine Kelley treasurer James Elliott clerk W. O. Stout assessor M. M. Riley and constables William Ball and James Buck on Monday.
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Canaan Township
Justice of the Peace
John O. Hill
Peter Finsterwald
John B. Phillips
Frank Finsterwald
Fred Webster
Draper Flecher
Joseph Jorden
Chas, Young
Jas
P. Graham
Waterloo Township
P. B. Wilson
A. Condon
P. Jones
L. Stright
M. L. Griswold
R. Lowery
Geo. W. Ely
J. N. McLeod
Carthage Township
C. J. Lawrence
G. W. Flinn
Almarine Kelley
James Elliott
W. O. Stout
M. M. Riley
William Ball
James Buck
Athens Notes and a Wyoming Governor’s Daughter
A column recalls Athens ties and local worthies now in Wyoming. Libbie Sampson Hoyt, wife of Governor Hoyt, hosts in the mansion with elegant decor and cultured conversation. A biographical sketch of townsman John Sampson and a lecture by Rev. A. A. Willits are announced for Athens.
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Athens
Congress
Goldsmith
Auburn
Plain
Frank Carley
Charley Townsend
M— C
H— C
Libbie Sampson
Governor Hoyt
Wyoming Territory
Governor’s Mansion
Titian
Raphael
Keppler
Hoyt
John Sampson
Kansas
Sumpter
Leavenworth
Springfield
Lyon
Norman
Ellen
West Virginia
Libbie
Wyoming
Alfred
Colorado
Rome Items Highlight Local Deals And Disturbances
Frank Barrows of Buffalo West Virginia owns the Clara Belle and visits Frost relatives while 8 M McGirr of Little Hocking secures the Rome Universalist church contract. Hen thieves steal ten and fifteen birds from Ladd and Patten. Aldie Rowell celebrates seventeenth birthday with gifts. Universalist Social and Mite Society meets at Park Barrows. Frost bridge approaches contractors push work.
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Frank Barrows
Buffalo
W. Va
Gallipolis
Frost
First Universalist Church of
W. W. Rowell
Aldie Rowell
Universalist Social and Mite Society
Park Barrows
C. D
Limited Matrimonial Actions in March Report
Weather did not boost marriages in March as activity stayed low with only twenty one recorded cases, below seasonal expectations. The report notes cool conditions did not spur a surge in matrimonial transactions.
Towsley to Build Cottage For Henry Brown Near Cemetery
Frank T. Towsley will begin construction this week on a seven room frame dwelling for Henry Brown. The cottage will be west of Brown’s present home near the new cemetery and completed by June 1.
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Frank T. Towsley
Henry Brown
Splendid Carpet Display at the Grand Depot in Athens
Visitors to the Grand Depot in Athens find an expansive display of carpets including body Brussels and ingrain varieties, tapestry stairs, damasse, plain and fancy mats, and new rug designs. Low prices, new oil cloths, curtains, wall papers, and silk fabrics accompany the sale with M. Selig & Co offering cutting and installation services at modest costs.
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Grand Depot
Athens
Brussels
Damasse Hall
M. Selig & Co
Finest Chen Material at Dana's in Athens County
Advertisement urges readers to visit John P. Dana's in the Phoenix Block to view a wide selection of chenille fabrics before purchasing clothing or dresses.
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Athens County
John P. Dana
Pheonix
Fine Exhibition of Hats and Caps in Athens
Athens shoppers are urged to visit D. Zenner & Co for a thorough display of spring hats and caps for men and boys. The store highlights the latest styles introduced this season in its comprehensive invoices.
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Athens
D. Zenner &O.s
Weason
D ZENNER CO Promises Superior Athens Clothing Stock
D ZENNER and Co proclaims dominance in Athens with the finest and largest clothing stock. The firm claims superior quality, substantial selection, and low prices across boys youths and extra large sizes, noting no trash goods and urging customers to compare.
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Athens
Balance stock sale at John P. Dana's
Winter goods and remnants at John P. Dana's in Phoenix Block are offered at prices below cost, inviting buyers to purchase the balance stock.
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John P. Dana
Wall Paper Stock Showroom in Athens at Zenner Co.
One of the most complete lines of wall paper ever shown in Athens is available at D. Zenner & Co. Call and examine before purchase.
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Athens
D. Zenner & Co
New and Attractive Hosiery Lines at Dana's Phoenix Block
John P. Dana's presents new and attractive lines of ladies and childrens hosiery in the Phoenix Block. The shop promotes fresh patterns and quality fabrics, inviting customers to browse and purchase.
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John P. Dana
Phoenix Block
Peter Kern custom made shoes for boys and girls
Peter Kern offers custom made footwear for children praised for fit and style. The house also carries a fine line of ladies and misses shoes with competitive prices. Kern emphasizes economical value across all departments of the shoe trade.
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Peter Kern
Kern
Udick Brothers Expand Bakery and Enter Groceries
New business announcement states the Udick Brothers discontinue the restaurant division in the Phoenix Block and add a general stock of groceries to their confectionery trade. They will greatly enlarge bakery facilities to supply bread pies cakes and groceries with free town delivery at the lowest figures in the trade.
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Udick Brothers
Phoenix Block
D Zenner & Co Cuts Prices on Spring Clothing
D Zenner & Co announces a season backwardness reduction in all Spring clothing for men and boys. The move aims to recoup lost time from unseasonable weather through increased sales at reduced prices starting now.
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D. Zenner & Co
Roach’s Grocery Restocked for Spring Trade in Athens
A local notice highlights Harvey M. Roach, a enterprising young townsman, replenishing stock at his Main Street grocery house opposite the Court House. He offers an extended, varied selection at popular Athens prices and invites consumers to visit and learn trade advantages.
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Harvey M. Roach
Main Street
Court House
Athens
Onary
Spring Fabrics Discounted at D Zenner and Co
Spring lingers in the air and at D Zenner and Co where several lines of spring fabrics are offered at notably lower prices than typical for the season. The store notes exceptional reluctance of spring to depart and promotes seasonable drew goods at reduced figures.
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D. Zenner & Co.’s
John P. Dana Sells Finest Ladies Spring Dress Goods
Customers praise John P. Dana of Phoenix Block for offering the most superb stock of Ladies Spring Dress Goods Athens has ever seen. The store is highlighted for quality and variety in this period catalog.
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John P. Dana
Phoenix Block
Athens
Grand Carpet Selection at D Zenner Co
Readers planning spring carpet purchases are urged to visit D Zenner Co for a wide range of textures colors and patterns. They offer Body Brussels tapestries oil cloths and mattings with comprehensive invoices and low prices designed to encourage quick purchases.
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D. Zenner & Co’s
Brussels
Dr Farquhar to Visit Athens for Professional Consultations
Dr Farquhar will visit Athens on Tuesday and Wednesday April 12 and 13. He will stop at the Warren House and may be consulted at his rooms during the stay.
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Farquhar
Athens
Warren House
D. Zenner Co. Closing Out Boot and Shoe Sale
Athens shoppers are offered large bargains in men's women's misses boys and children's footwear as the Boot and Shoe Department clears out at absolute cost to end the branch.
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D. Zenner & Co.’s
Athens
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