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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1882
Page
5
Fresh arrivals show little Spring millinery attraction missing from LD genner and Co. offerings. Zenner Co. showcases beautifully trimmed hats boas and pets plus splendid carpet and wall paper designs and a large varied spring dress goods display attracting female shoppers.
Readers note a bold railroad forecast from Dayton to Nelsonville in the New York Weekly World prospectus on page three. The item also highlights local notes from Athens and surrounding counties including politics, sermons, and social events from early spring.
Notice announces a Saturday April 15 gathering of ex Union prisoners of war in Athens to form a district group with the state ex prisoners organization. Attendees joining the new body should present dates of capture place of imprisonment and release.
The note speaks of attractions potent enough to draw Mr. Arthur C. Scott of Lancaster for visits that are growing briefer in intervals, with strong expectation of a forthcoming happy event.
Rev. Jas. M. Nourse preached on Sunday evening at the M. E. Church, delivering a discourse on the Resurrection that impressed listeners and renewed impression of Calvary’s lessons in their hearts.
Attendees express strong approval of Rev. J. W. Bailey of Lane Theological Seminary after morning and evening discourses last Sabbath. The note mentions a City Hall event on April 29 with the Boston Ideal group and two topays, two marks, and two donkeys.
The Home uses spring water from elevated sources via an artificial reservoir to supply domestic and bathing needs. Two baths for boys and girls with hot and cold water are provided, and weekly ablutions are supervised. The text notes personal cleanliness may influence political leanings.
In Sanford Orange County Florida a former resident Capt. Albert H. Crippen recently freed a 7 pound bass that had swallowed a larger fish and become choked. The lake fish reportedly cooperate to trap prey, aiding Crippen in the unusual rescue.
Advertisers should note the Messenger distributes to every county post office and maintains a large and growing list of home subscribers. Leading county Democrats, while not admirers of its politics, prefer to be regularly supplied with this live local paper.
Representative Kurtz introduces bills to amend sections 6448 and 6449 of the Revised Statutes. He seeks authorization for Athens township trustees to move 1500 dollars from the township to the road fund and to relieve the securities of James Love, former Waterloo township treasurer, conditional on two thirds of electors in the October election.
Far more than usual will attend the Cincinnati May Festival which opens on the sixteenth of next month and is expected to be the grandest event yet in the city. Half fare on the M. and C. road.
After seventy three days of suffering Ray Kgller died about 5:30 am on Tuesday. The seven year old's death ends a prolonged, painful battle with a grievous disease. Brief religious services were held at six am at the home before the body was moved for burial in Troy, Miami county, the former home of the parents.
A high society wedding took place Thursday evening at the bride’s parents’ home in Nelsonville. Mr Fred W Bull wed Miss Aurelia M Parker as a grand social gathering celebrated with lavish entertainment and many suitable gifts presented to the couple.
Wm. Seeling of Huntington Ross county was brought to the Asylum last week in a raving state following a head injury from a beating with a stone by a local youth.
Athens County Greenback Central Committee at Nelsonville last Saturday decided to meet in Buchtel on May 26 to select delegates for the State convention of the remnant Greenback organization.
The Nelsonville Amateur Dramatic Company delivered a palpable hit in Ten Nights in a Bar Room and agreed to a public wish for a reprise. Also noted is praise for the quality of mutton at John and Billy Ring's meat market with sheep reportedly weighing up to 140 pounds.
Our newly acquired townsman Mr Manuel Evans and his family are living in their new quarters opposite the Cornell House.
Dr. H. M. Lash was summoned last week to Plymouth Wamalagne County to treat a patient in a critical condition. The call reflects urgent medical effort in the county.
In the mayoral court last week James Milligan and Charles Gabriel faced fines for drunkenness with costs totaling $6.15 and $3.33 respectively. Fred Ryan Jr. paid $5 and costs. Hiram Gira ham from Salina faced $10.10 and road duty, evading payment. Gabriel Barnes of Hilliard fined $8 for disorderly conduct after an assault, and John Elliot faced 6 plus dollars for default. April election results list numerous local officials for Bern Troy Lee Albany townships with names of justice of the peace trustees clerks treasurers and constables.
The Madison Square Theatrical Combination will perform the popular drama Hazel Kirke at Athens City Hall on the evening of the first of next month. More details to follow.
The notice announces the approaching marriage of Francis William Walker Jr of New Brighton Penn to Lelia Gould of Athens. It notes Captain George Kaler and family occupying a North Congress street residence. The community congratulates this social accession.
Announcement invites the public to City Hall on Wednesday evening next week to hear Mrs. Ann Eliza Young. Proceeds support the Athens Library Association and related library services. An extended notice appears in another column.
The condition of Miss Belle Stewart has not improved since prior mention and her case is regarded as critical.
The Athens A M E Church plans a grand rally at its new church on April 16 1882 to raise funds for building. A week of entertainments is set for April 17 18 19 and 20, plus a concert featuring Miss Hester Cumberland. Rev Smothers of Parkersburg and President Scott of Ohio University are expected to attend along with other ministers.
The Zanesville Business College advertises a wide reaching reputation for practical business training aiming to fully qualify pupils for accounts and bookkeeping. It notes graduates quickly secure remunerative roles in commercial houses. In twelve weeks an average student can qualify for a desk position requiring thorough bookkeeping efficiency. Write for a circuit to Messrs. Choguill and Parsons.
The Gem Drug Store run by C. B. Henderson advertises a wide selection of fashionable and affordable fans and toilet articles, aiming to attract shoppers with low prices and broad variety.
Mr. Trout representing the Lancaster Temple of Fashion showcased a striking array of new style goods in Athens. He plans another professional visit soon, with notice to the Messenger, benefitting readers considering spring suits or single garments.
An ad fragment announces the opening of a new confectionery in Athens titled the Little Red Front. It invites readers to visit tomorrow to sample the choicest confections the shop will offer.
Pure fresh drugs and chemicals at lowest prices at C. B. Henderson's Gem Drug Store two doors south of the Masonic Hall.
The establishment promotes spring suits complemented by symmetric Somena pens and boots or shoes from Peter Kern's Bazaar famed for its footwear. Readers can order the latest ladies and gentlemen styles from the new season. Also featuring cigars at Gem Drug Store in full supply.
A fresh invoice lists the nicest supply of oranges and lemons at Winger's Little Red Front market. The note highlights quality fruit available to customers in the current market segment.
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