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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1881

Page

6

Lash M D Physician and Surgeon Ad

Sowed notes show Dr L A S H M D listed as a physician and surgeon with likely medical practice indication in a historical newspaper fragment. The text is incomplete but identifies a medical professional.

Athens area notes and local election update

A roundup from Athens and Nelsonville records rural life events. Notables include Mrs Easter Frost's illness, J C Parker's health, T F Davis reappointed to Athens Asylum trustee, Will Jones resigning as druggist. Dr Stillman fills post. Burglary suspect Raymond McMasters jailed. police traced theft via gloves and missing fingers.

T. F. Davis Marietta Athens Asylum John Freer Nelsonville Krieg

Burglary at Stewart Store Prompt Leads to Suspects

Thieves burglarized the Stewart village store in Rome township after midnight, stealing pocket cutlery and clothing. A hat left behind被 linked to two tramps seen earlier. Sheriff Warden traced suspects to Clarksburg and captured them by telegraph, with stolen goods found.

Velvenville Raymond McMasters Esquire Buckley's Court Nelsonville Bethel Bro’s Alexander Beatty McMasters Stewart Rome Township Warden Parkersburg Clarksburg WI. Va Athens

County Commissioners name Trustees for Children's Home

The Board selects A. W. 8. Minear for three years Augustus Norton for two years and John Boden of Waterloo for one year as Trustees. The appointees bring strong character public spirit and business standing to back a refuge for friendless children.

Board of County Commissioners A. W Minear Augustus Norton John Boden Waterloo

Manhood Lecture At University Chapel Captivates Audience

President W H Scott delivered a free course lecture on Manhood in the university chapel drawing a large crowd. The talk showcased his analytic prowess and was praised as one of the best of the series. The report defends Charles C Ellis against desertion claims, noting his absence while seeking work.

Burnet Texas G. Dorr Utah Thos. F. Day American Fork W. H. Scott Missenack New England Chas. C. Ellis

Farmers in Athens County Urge Sheep Rearing Benefits

A well known Athens County farmer argues that if agriculturists fully value the land benefits of sheep they would raise more of them. He notes that sheep feeding promotes new sweet grasses and weed destruction across fields.

Athens County

Street Workner Peter Finster wald Leads Cleanup Brigade

Street Commissioner Peter Finsterwald’s shovel and scraper brigade began the week tackling winter filth on local streets. The effort, though large, succeeded and Main Street presents a cleaned, agreeable face. The annual meeting of the Columbus and Hecking Valley Railroad Company was held Tuesday morning.

Peter Finsterwald Main Street The Columbus and Hecking Valley Railroad Company

Willitt Lecture At City Hall Promises High Interest

Rev A A Willitt D D lectures Friday evening at City Hall with proceeds aiding the free lecture fund at the University chapel. Citizens are urged to buy reserved seats for 25 cents at Kurtz and Norris.

A. A. Willitt D.D City Hall University Chapel Kurtz & Norris

Prominent Ohio Men Arrive in Kentucky for Stock and Land Deal

Ex-Sheriff Warren Ex-Auditor Minear and G B Linscott of Athens Ohio visit Nicholasville to pursue stock purchases and a large tract of blue grass land. Their arrival stirs stock and real estate circles as Major Beaton hosts them. In Athens County, William Burley’s bid for a new trial fails in the Supreme Court. he faces execution for aiding burglary, leaving executive clemency as the last option.

Nicholasville Enquirer Warren Minear G. 8 Linscott Athens Ohio Major Beaton William Burley

Athens Woman Complains of Hen Nests Been Robbed

A Athens resident writes to the MESSENGER noting juveniles raid her hens nests around Easter. The paper doubts printed counsel would reach the readers since the offenders likely do not read the MESSENGER.

Athens Messenger

Ohio Central Railroad extends main line toward Oxford Chillicothe excursion planned

Active operations continue as the Ohio Central Railroad extends its main line seven to eight miles down Sunday Creek Valley toward Oxford in Trimble township. A switch seven to eight miles long is being built up Sunday Creek to Buckingham in Perry county. An excursion to Chillicothe is announced for May 11.

Ohio Central Railroad Company Sunday Creek Oxford Trimble Township Buckingham Perry County

Spring Election Officers Elected in Several Townships

In Monday's April 4 vote, Lee Trustees E Graham J N Patterson and H S V Knowlton Clerk Will Cline Assessor FE C Moler Treasurer A C Dailey Constables Homer Bell and Simon Harrold were elected. Alexander Trustees Robert Buchanan Daniel Drake and B Blake Assessor R S Dent Clerk R M Patterson Treasurer J F Biddle Constables Jas Johnson Geo W Hooper Jap Murphey Justice W R Northrop Dover Trustees Silas H Stevenson Joel Sanders Samuel Augustine Clerk John Mourn Treasurer George H Smith Assessor Orman G Birge Constables Augustus Russell Benj Stalder Wilson Morris Trimble Trustees W H Pugh J H Jones Wm Biddison Treasurer S J Danford Clerk C F Kempton Assessor James Mason Constables A Biddison A C Andrews Justice J N Sands Special Trustees J A Campbell J T Hope J L Wyatt Special Treasurer Geo W Russell Yorke Trustees A H Carnes Jas Six A H Wells Treasurer John C Parker Clerk J R Hickman Assessor Webb W Poston Constables W A Worley Albert Potter John W Clark Romr Trustees J W Murphy J W Johnson Amos Patterson Clerk L N Fowler Treasurer H J Smith Assessor C G Tucker Justice Dr King

Lee E. Graham J. N. Patterson V. Knowlton Will Cline C. Moler A. C. Dailey Homer Bell Simon Harrold Alexander Robert Buchanan Daniel Drake B Blake R. S. Dent R. M. Patterson J. F. Biddle Jas. Johnson Geo. W. Hooper Jap. Murphey W. R. Northrop Dover Silas H. Stephenson Joel Sanders Samuel Augustine John Mourn George H. Smith Orman G. Birge Augustus Russell Benj. Stalder Wilson Morris Trimble W. H. Pugh J. H. Jones Wm. Biddison S. J. Danford C.F. Kempton James Mason A. Biddison A. C. Andrews J. N. Sands J. A. Campbell J. T. Hope J. Ll. Wyatt Geo. W. Russell Yorke A. H. Carnes Jas. Six A. H. Wells John C. Parker J. R. Hickman Webb W. Poston W. A. Worley Albert Potter John W. Clark Romr J. W. Murphy J. W. Johnson Amos Patterson L. N. Fowler H. J. Smith C.G. Tucker Dr. King

Moore Bill on Old Line Road Abandonment Advances

The bill from Representative Moore to abandon the Old Line of the M and C road between Big Run and Marietta was sent back from the Senate Judiciary Committee with indefinite postponement. Debate featured Mr Pond in support and Mr Entrekin in opposition as remonstrances from Vinton Clinton Ross Jackson and Scioto counties were presented. The measure was postponed again amid further contest and a final 14 to 0 vote to indefinitely postpone, marking its uncertain fate.

Moore Big Run Marietta Senate Judiciary Committee Pond Entreking Vinton Clinton Ross Jackson Scioto Entrekin Senate Uccess Pemdomg Puestiem Wee Reese

Quiet section honors and town notices collection

The text notes the quiet transfer of honors by successful candidates and a town-house trustees meeting on the 9th. Mrs. H. Bean returns from New Lexington due to her daughter Mrs. Wickham’s illness, now recovering. Mrs. Stalder visits from Guysville. the mite society meets at Charley Warren’s with good turnout despite poor roads. Miss Zoa Mussleman visits Guysville. Mr. Cole moves near the bridge to Happy Hollow. Ace Sutton moves into the home vacated by SUNFLOWER C.

H. Bean New Lexington Wickham Stalder Guysville D. B. Webster Mite Society of the 7Th

Frost Items Update on Local Ventures and Departures

Mr Joseph Linton returned from Parkersburg with a new portable engine and will prepare it for use. William Winters plans a store building adjacent to his home, with Ed Finley contracted to erect it. Dr P T Busch stops Miami trips to have Edward and Lewis Petty erect a dwelling by the Universalist church. Matt Welch travels to Glasgow Kansas to join Noah then to Colorado for stock business. W S Crippen to start west soon on a prospecting tour. Election majorities blamed on heavy lead pencil use at polls, described as plentiful as flies around a molasses barrel.

Joseph Linton Parkersburg W. Va Wm. Winters Cutler Ed Finley P. T. Busch Miami Edward Lewis Petty Universalist Church Matt Welch Glasgow Kansas Noah Colorado W. S. Crippen

Knights of Cincinnati to march in Ohio grand drill

On Sunday May 1 the ML and C R R runs a special Athens to Chillicothe train with stops for the Catholic Knights event. About 1000 uniformed Knights from Cincinnati Dayton Indiana and Kentucky join the Grand Prize Drill at the Chillicothe Fair Grounds. Return from Chillicothe at 6 pm with fare 1.50 for round trip.

Athens Chillicothe Knights of Cincinnati Dayton Indiana Kentucky Fair Grounds Ohio

Zenner Shoes Offer Deep Discounts in Athens Closing Sale

Auctioneers announce D. Zenner & Co. closing out its shoe store with bold price cuts. Goods from top manufacturers are sold at sacrifice as the firm plans to wind up business as soon as practicable.

D. Zenner & Co Athens D. Zenner &Co

Silks and Ron Tie in Curious Onlook to Green Lime Scheme

A cryptic note describes Silks and Ron as central figures in a tense situation involving baddies and a green lime scheme. The fragment hints at a tension over an initiation or arrangement but readable details are limited.

Impractical Carpet Bargains at D Zenner & Co Athens

Immensely gratifying bargains in carpet grades and goods offered by D Zenner and Co. The house has enlarged invoices this spring and now presents a wider range of chemrese of carpets and OH loths for floor and stair with many new styles to suit any taste in Athens.

D. Zenner and Co Athens

Elegant Shades to Kid Gloves From John P Dana's

Fashion note lists elegant shades and kid gloves available at John P Dana's shop. The brief highlights late style accessories and the retailer offering refined leather goods for customers seeking stylish additions.

John P. Dana

Grand Depot hosts Spring Hate fashion event for gentlemen

The Grand Depot stages a spring fashion showcase titled Spring Hate featuring gentlemen models. Designers unveil novel tie selections as part of a formal event and public viewing.

Grand Depot

Black Walnut Table Legs Wanted Immediately

J PLEUKHARP & CO seeks black walnut table legs and offers prompt payment. Address Columbus.

J. Pleukharp & CO Columbus

Bargains in Clothing At Zenner Co Department

Those seeking best bargains in ready made clothing for men and boys should visit the Clothing Department of D. Zenner & Co. Where any material style and size in suits or single garments can be found at prices moderately above prime cost.

D. Zenner & Co

Harvey Roach's Keeps Low Prices at Main Street Store

Affairs at Harvey Roachi s. Harvey Roach s official elevation will not interrupt the active current of affairs at his wall known grocery house on Main street opposite the court house where everything in his line stands fresh and can be had at the lowest prices with country produce solid at the highest.

Harvey

Tailored Excellence at the Grand Depot Suits

A feature on custom made suits at the Grand Depot highlights craftsmanship and selection. Tailors discuss fabric, fit, and the appeal of bespoke wardrobes for discerning customers.

Grand Depot

For Sale or Rent of 169 Acres Coal Land at Waterloo Township

For Sale or Rent the privilege of mining the coal and razing the land or either of 169 acres of coal land in Waterloo township at King's Switch. Address Frederick Jaeger Columbus Ohio April 14 1881.

Waterloo Township King’s Switch Frederick Jaeger Columbus Ohio

Attractive Hats and Bonnets At Zenner Co Millinery

The millinery department at D. Zenner & Co displays a wide variety of hat and bonnet shapes for the season. Ladies are urged to visit early to view the novelty assortment and make selections.

D. Zenner & Co’s

Wanted A first class man for Agent for Athens county

Advertises a sales agent position for a life insurance company in Cincinnati. Seeks an active intelligent reliable man for Athens county with liberal terms. Address Cowen and Robinson Hammond Building Cincinnati Ohio nl5 w2

Athens County Cowen & Robinson Hammond Building Cincinnati

Staley Bros Lease Signals Enduring Athens Mercantile Role

The Boot and Shoe firm of Staley Bros in Athens has leased a room for years at the Blackstone building on Main Street. This week they are receiving a large and varied influx of new style goods for their line, indicating a solid local foothold in mercantile commerce.

Messrs Laird and Josten East State Street Stuart’s Opera House Nelsonville Staley Bros Athens Blackstone Main Street

Grand Depot Sells $2 Cashmere Pants

A listing notes cashmere pants priced at two dollars at the Grand Depot. The compact item line emphasizes value and availability within the store's apparel section.

Grand Depot

Births at Logan Ohio and Willow Creek Ohio

At Logan Ohio on Saturday April ? 1881 a daughter was born to Dr and Mrs Eber C DeSteigner late of Athens The Fulton family of Willow Creek Canaan township welcomed a daughter on Friday April 8 1881 to William and Rosa Fulton

Easter Frost Lodi Township Southeastern Ohio ‘Teachers’ Association Logan Desteigter Logan, O Eber C. DeSteigner Athens Fulton Yidey Ape Rosa Fulton Willow Creek Canaan Township

Ring Foster Wedding in Athens 1881

William Ring and Flora Foster were married at the bride’s parents home in Athens on Wednesday evening April 1881 at 8 o’clock by Rev. Jas. M. Nourse. Friends wish the couple lasting nuptial happiness.

Death Notice Rosa Wiley 19 at Athens Ohio April 7 1581

Miss Rosa Wiley died at her mother’s residence near the Hocking Valley in Athens after a lingering consumption illness. She was 19 years and 11 months old. Funeral discourse by Rev. S. M. Smothers at the Athens colored Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon the 9th inst.

Ann Chase Gracevenor Charles H. Gosvenor Swansey Mass Peter Grosvenor Ohio Tsis Rome New England Athens M. E. Church Annie Bennett Ames Township Athens County Smith Barnard Bennett

Fragmented OCR Note on Kodtos and Wika Seutt Names

Fragmented text references the Kodtos and Miewascee Pte and Wika Seutt with unclear context. Readable fragments mention a person or group and possible location or event but details remain obscured and uncertain.

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