Advertising Rates and Republican Committee Notice
Advertising rates for The Messenger and Herald in Athens are listed with specifications for display and reading notices, plus discounts for long-term contracts. Also included is a notice that Athens County Republican Central Committee members must meet at the courthouse on April 13, 1895, at 11:30 a.m. for committee organization.
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Athens County Republican Central Committee
Court House
Athens
J. P. Woop
Chmn
Public Notices and Social News From Athens Area
A long list of social visits and guest appearances across Athens County is reported. Residents include Miss Stella McGrath, Miss Lizzie Schwefel, Mrs. Hysell, Major J. B. Downing, A. A. George, Mrs. Day, Miss Ella Moore, Dr. Hughey, and many others visiting relatives in Athens, Columbus, Cincinnati, and beyond. Events include births, illnesses, school repairs, civil and church notices, and local appointments.
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Stella McGrath
Lizzie Schwefel
Dr. Hysell
Pomeroy
F. H. Hysell
J. B. Downing
Middleport
Athens
Ella Moore
Nelsonville
D. H. Moore
R. M. Hughey
State Hospital
Ross County
J. H. Atkins
Birmingham
Alabama
B. L. Atkins
Daniel Coulson
Superintendent Dunlap
Dr. Dunlap
C. H. V. & T. Railroad
Etta Bargus
Peter Ulmer
Bargus
Dudley W. Welch
Cincinnati
Medical College of Oate
Mary Oldham
Frank Oldham
J. M. Welch
City corner to host opulent four story block and opera house
Mr S F Wolfe and Dr W N Alderman purchased the Ballard property at Court and Union for 10,000 with plans to organize a company for a brick four story building fronting Court and Union. Elevators steam heat water and sanitary systems are proposed. An opera hall on the second floor with offices above and a side entrance from Onion street are contemplated. The project aims to restore a corner long an eyesore and create a landmark for Athens. The building would be erected this season if possible with potential outside investors.
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8S. F. Wolfe
W. N. Alderman
E. B. Clarke
Ballard
Court and
Union Streets
Court Street
Union Street
Onion Street
Athens
Messrs
Wolfe
Alderman
Fraternal Scene At West Virginia G A R Camp
At the Charleston department encampment a grand camp-fire brought together G A R dignitaries and invited ex Confederates. A former Confederate colonel declared loyalty to the flag as Major Charles Townsend spoke eloquently on Civil War causes and reconciliation. Townsend extended brotherly hand to the colonel, earning applause. Governor MacCorkle attended and praised the address.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Charles Townsend
Major Townsend
Major ‘Townsend
MacCorkle
Oil leasing near Athens signals potential oil boom
Mr W A Wharton has leased 1500 to 1600 acres south of the river from the Hibbard farm to opposite Canaanville and aims for 2000 acres total. A company including Dr Morrison of Marietta plans a test well near town, with surface geology suggesting limestone beds like the Corning field. If oil or gas exists, a major Athens boom could follow, with results expected in a few months.
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W. A. Wharton
Hibbard
Canaanville
Wharton
Dr. Morrison
Marietta
Jefferson County
Corning
Athens
Demorest Contest at City Hall Benefits Fountain Fund
The Demorest silver medal contest held in city hall last Thursday evening under the YWCA auspices raised 13 dollars for the public fountain fund. Performances featured Miss Winnie Baker, Miss Lucy Weethee, Roy Clayton, Miss Jennie Ryan, Mr Don Tallis, Earnest Cassel, Miss Jessie Sloan, Miss Charlotte Kaler, Miss Anna Black, Miss Alice Pilcher, and music by Ada and Mary Pickett with Jennie Ryan. Judges awarded the medal to Miss Alice Pilcher.
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Demorest
Winnie Baker
Lucy Weethee
Treta Bruce
Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati
Roy Clayton
Jennie Ryan
Athens
Don Tallis
Tallis
Earnest Cassel
Jessie Sloan
Charlotte Kaler
Miss Kaler
Anna Black
The
Boys of America
Miss Black
Alice Pilcher
Frank J Cheney Oath on Catarrh Cure Payment
Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn before Geo W Allom on December 5. Also notes plumbing work and Water mains sewer taps and street washers offered.
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State
Onto
City
Tolapo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Cunnny
Geo. W. Allom
Syrup of Figa Promoted as Superior Laxative
A vintage advertisement touts the shift from pills draughts and vegetable extracts to a liquid laxative called Syrup of Figa. It claims the true remedy is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and available through leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Last of the Series Excursion to Virginia via Ohio Central Lines
Onefare round trip tickets available for up to 20 days with sales to other Southern points. Home Seekers’ Excursion advertised for April 30. Consult O C Lines agents. J A Richardson of Jefferson City Mo endorses One Minute Cough Cure claiming quick relief after other cures failed. Cline’s Pharmacy listed.
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Virginia
Ohio Central
South
O. C. Lines
Mitol7
J. A. Richardson
Jefferson City
388Th General Assembly of Missouri
Cline
Sheriff Sale Drawn Against Campbell in Athen County
The Hanna Paint Manufacturing Company sues C B Campbell in the County Court of Common Pleas seeking an order of sale. Proceedings titled Hanna Paint Manufacturing Company versus C B Campbell outline the sheriff sale action in Athens.
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Hanna Paint Manufacturing Company
C. BE. Campbell
Order of Sale
Athen County Court of Commoners
of Sale
Athens County Court Common Pleas
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