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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1886
Page
4
A collage of small items from a county community includes notes on officials, court actions, social visits, church revivals, farm activity, local crimes, anniversaries, and school updates. Mentions include Marshal Peter Finsterwald’s term, Easter egg abundance, a Wikkeon murder verdict, and civic happenings at Warren House and Columbus G. A. R. posts.
State Senator Welch credited with securing 35000 in the General Appropriation bill for a Normal department at the University. He expects House passage with Rep Tompkins advocating the measure. Also notes Warren House ownership change to W H Brown and John Boden on the 1st, social impact of Barrows departure, and Phi Delta Theta Delta Province convention in Delaware May 13–14 with Athens Chapter sending two delegates.
Athens Board of Education met Monday evening and elected Dr A LB Frame president J M Wood treasurer and Dr Dille secretary. At last week's annual stockholders meeting C W B directors and officers were all re elected.
A Nelsonville letter to the Athens Messenger advocates T P Marshall for the next County Commissioner to succeed Willis G Hickman. The writer cites Marshall’s practicality, honesty, business sense, and familiarity with farms and mechanics, urging York and Nelsonville townships to unite in his nomination and praising the Republican alignment.
Serene Lodge No 479 Athens Ohio and transient Odd Fellows and wives are urged to attend the 67th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in the United States at the lodge halls on April 26. Jerome Stephenson’s friends are assured of his welfare after news of a shooting involving a Jerome Stevens in North Fairfield, Huron County. Clay McLean notes from a long weather diary that early April 1581 resembled current conditions with snow and freezing temps.
Mrs Helen M Thompson announces a grand seasonable millinery opening in Athens. The display features late style French hats bonnets artificial flowers ribbons and laces with new shapes and trimmed and untrimmed hats. Open about the first of next month at the Atkinson Building opposite the Warren House.
Sloan's Red Front operates as the Athens agency for the Chillicothe Steam Laundry. First class work at low prices guaranteed. Packages should be brought in before 10 o'clock on Tuesdays to insure return on Friday evenings.
Shoes for men boys children and ladies at Henry Nelson's New Shoe Store entrance to clothing parlors. Wanted a good girl to do general house work call at Samuel Picker ing's opposite the Messenger office.
An announcement invites ladies to view a grand opening exhibition featuring the largest line of spring millinery and goods in the county. Ads promote D Zenner & Co clothing, Henry Nelson’s stores, fresh Maryland shad, and Mrs Helen M Thompson’s May millinery opening at the Atkinson Building opposite the Warren.
Elegant rifle thread hose in plain black and navy blue priced at 25 cents per pair. Just received at Dr ZENNER & CO’S with limited stock.
To the Ladies of Athens and Vicinity Madam M Wiggins will be at the Warren House on Thursday Friday and Saturday April 22 25 and 24 with a full line of Fresh Hats and Bonnets trimmed and untrimmed and with a full assortment of all other novelties in Millinery for your inspection and purchase You are especially invited with your lady friends to call and see the goods ow.
When Raby was sick she used Castoria and as a child she cried for Castoria. As a young woman she clung to Castoria and after having children she gave them Castoria.
Call and examine the most complete line of French satteens of the finest qualities, eo and fancy, now offered at Athens. Arrivals feature stylish fabrics and authentic Parisian flair with prompt service and careful tailoring.
Henry Nelson advertises hats for men boys children and ladies in the latest styles at low prices. The notice emphasizes broad selection and bargains for all ages.
Charley Newsom of the Asylum offers two six room houses available for rent or sale. Apply at the Asylum or address through Athens P. O.
A. O. Siean announces a complete line of Celluloid Cuffs and Cellara in all sizes now in stock at the Red Front Store. The thin run this season makes them timely. customers are urged to call and view the products while they are on display.
The beet force and lift pumps in the market are furnished and set by H. Chappell of Athens Ohio.
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