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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1888
Page
5
An advertisement touts a “Golden Specific” that allegedly cures liquor habit by secretly adding it to coffee or tea. It claims permanent temperance without the drinker’s knowledge and urges readers to contact the Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati for details.
Fragmentary notices report spring weather arrival and fruit buds unfrosted while Arbor Day tree planting is planned. Locals Rev J M Masters visits. Ed C Berry ships Florida bananas. ex treasurer John P Coe seen. street commissioner Davis sworn in. theatre and depot plans hinted. multiple Athens residents mentioned in social and civic items.
The Dramatic Club of the University plans a benefit performance of Fred. Maraden's Clouds at Athens City Hall on Friday night May 4 under Miss May Donnally's direction. Post support is expected and local citizens are urged to assist. Also notes unrest at nearby Factory Church due to youth rowdyism, with names promised if repetition occurs. Captain Len Brown reports poor health after ten days in the area and hopes to return home soon.
A resolution from the South eastern Ohio Editorial Convention requires obituary notices to be billed at five cents per line. Several manuscripts remain in the office awaiting sender compliance with the rule.
Mable West, nineteen, daughter of James West of this place, has suffered for a week from a mysterious malady that baffles doctors. During the episodes she imitates a dog's bark for long periods and appears to lose consciousness.
Messrs. Jesse Davis and Sam Hastings, prominent young local musicians, rehearse in Zanesville under Prof. William Merrick with Sells Brothers, preparing to hit the road this season as part of the large national touring band lineup.
An exchange lists items edible by finger, while Athens residents focus on council action to legalize a popular beverage often fingered as messy. The piece notes public interest centers on policy rather than casual eating habits.
Railroad employees at the depot condemn repeated law violations by boys who jump on moving trains and announce plans to promptly arrest and jail anyone found guilty of the dangerous practice.
Hull Foster Jr purchased over thirty thousand dollars worth of indigenous wild animal furs. The furs, labeled akunk and known for large quantity, are expected to enter manufactured trade as black martin in due course.
Jake Glenn was badly beaten by Chas I Barker, Athens Journal editor, after offensive remarks toward Joseph W. Jones who moved to a large stock farm near King's Switch in Waterloo township. Townsend spoke to Rev Hutsinpilier’s congregation on youth opportunities in Columbus. Private Secretary Korte visited Athens amid friendly reception and admiration for his physical condition.
The Wayne County Nebraska Gazette notes B Culver's death at 62 in his home, tracing his life from Athens County Ohio to Mills County Iowa. Athens elects Mayor Ed Rose and three councilmen. Rose pledges cautious governance and public morality while seeking street repairs, better youth guidance, and property access. Also covered are local happenings, a gun club result, and a scientific note on moon data from 1885.
A warning describes simple tests for baking powder purity. When mixed with cold water one sample foams quickly like Sedlitz powder while another rises slowly, fizzes like yeast, or stays above the glass. Purity is indicated by the fast effervescence. slower action suggests adulteration with flour or lime.
The Republican convention in Marietta renominated General Grosvenor by acclamation for a third term after an orderly gathering. Delegates named to Chicago were C. L. Kurtz and W. W. Merrick, with I. R. Rose as Presidential elector for the district. A Buchtel school board election split Sleeper and anti Sleeper factions, unseating Sleeper as superintendent.
A series of short items notes a Presbyterian church entertainment at City Hall on Thursday April 26 with 25 cent tickets, Hastings shop sales, and cake and ice cream. mentions death of ex Senator Conkling via Ella Guerin. Nelsonville arrest of gamblers by Marshall Beattie. school program at Miss Law Brashears' school. florist Geo E Rhodemeyer at Asylum conservatory. Prosecuting Attorney Sleeper in town seeking pointers on gambling houses. revival progress at Albany Baptist church. Mayer Hickman appointing policemen Bet H Davie and Joseph A McFadden. Salvation Army planning to build a local hall this spring.
A notice states Nelson offers 1795 pairs of irregular pants at low prices. The listing emphasizes bargain pricing and a quick sale.
Fine Charlies only 20 cents at Nelson's. Houses for Sale. Several yearly new houses, to one of Which are attached large grounds, commodious barn, carriage house, &c., in the suburban village of Mechanicsburg. All desirable property. Tnquire of SAMUEL AXTELL, Athens, O. Men's Fine Shoes sold cheap at Nelson's.
Athens shoppers will find a large new dry goods emporium by Henry Nelsons. The six by thirty four foot space offers dry goods clothing boots hats caps notions millinery and fancy goods. Amza Hooper advertises the finest ice cream in town with flavors Lemon Venelia Strawberry and Pineapple.
Old ad note highlights Nelson's shop selling finest clothing in Athens and Amza Hooper’s milk shakes blended with Jersey milk and twenty flavored syrups in a local markets feature.
The Elegant Soda fountain at Amta Hooper's bus began its busy season offering twenty varieties of syrups. The bustling shop highlights diverse flavors as it launches seasonal service.
Henry Nelson invites shoppers to his new, spacious room selling dry goods clothing boots and shoes hats caps millinery and fancy goods. Peter Kern and Son advertise fashionable boots and shoes for men and youths with reliable material and workmanship.
Peter Kern and Son's Boot and Shoe Bazaar showcases spring arrivals for Ladies and Misses footwear. Henry Nelson's promotes a free broom with every suit, reflecting a local shop promotion.
Isaac Silvub advertises a four year old oxen yoke and a five year old registered bull noted as highly handy. He also offers the finest cheapest shoes for ladies and gentlemen at Nelson's, claiming superior merchant tailor quality and sale value.
The Snie residence at Martinsburg now occupied by Gen W D Hamilton’s family offers a commodious house with large grounds suitable for embellishment. It is among the most desirable locations in Athens and with slight repairs could be very comfortable. About twenty vacant lots nearby are also for sale. For price and details contact George Falloon in Athens, Ohio.
An advertisement offers a wide range of popular shaped hats at Nelson's. It also promotes W. A. Thomas as a pioneer organ man in Athens county ready to furnish organs and pianos of top brands at very low prices with tuning and repair services. Contact W A Thomas.
Short ad notes low prices on kid gloves corsets rib boned laces and related items at Nelson's promising bargains for shoppers seeking affordable accessories and undergarments.
An advertisement urges customers to send 30 wrappers from Johnson and Co Shaker Soap to receive a free bottle of perfume. The copy touts the soap as the finest and absolutely pure.
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