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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1886
Page
4
Local notices report a self opening gate at the Asylum main entrance marking a visible step in the season. Weather improves with a forecast of favorable conditions for outdoor events and agriculture as Easter displays and horticultural efforts gain attention.
Readers are urged to visit the old reliable D Zenner Co for a larger stock at low prices. The ad promises trustworthy deals and savings, while noting the need to clean and renovate winter accumulations to prevent health risks as warm weather arrives.
Samuel Axtell and assistants have spent the past week removing the frame dwelling next to Leopold Friday’s residence on Congress street, a house long owned by Mrs. Sarah Dana. Axtell purchased it from Friday and will reconstruct on his South Athens lot with an improved plan.
Tax assessors tightened their scrutiny under a new law, prompting readers to answer questions patiently. Nearby, rumors arise that the slain farmer Jerome Stevens may actually be Jerome Stevenson, a former Athens-area farmer, due to name similarity and local proximity.
Four of the Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company furnaces are now in operation under John R. Buchtel. The Buchtel Furnace was the first to restart after the strike, began in May with J. A. Hays in charge, and is producing 40 tons daily. The Ortutevan, Monday, and two Flowlweed furnaces are shut and show no plans to reopen.
Mrs. Sarah D. Cass of Dover township died last Sunday at her home near Chauncey at an advanced age. Born August 19, 1789, in Newport Blockhouse, she spent over six decades in Dover township and was a long time member of the Disciples church. Funeral services Monday afternoon, led by Rev. R. C. Harper, honored her Christian and matronly life.
Local marriage notices report Orlando Saylor wed Margaret J. Parsons at the bride’s Carthage township residence on April 6. Rev J P Dickey officiated. Wesley Buck and Sarah L McNamee joined in marriage on April 4 by J P T Hall, both of Carthage township.
A sale offers good heavy muslin to be closed out at per yard price of cents at Kaler Palmer and McGrath.
Madam M Wiggins sets up at the Warren House on April 22 23 and 24 offering French hats trimmed and untrimmed with a wide millinery selection. Henry Nelson soon plans a grand display of millinery goods for Athens with an extensive assortment inviting town and country ladies to view.
A nostalgic catalog style note highlights Caatoria given to a child and Castoria for later use, then markets a Henry Nelson Dry Goods store offering a wide spring hat selection and a complete line of French sateena fabrics praised as finest quality in Athens.
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