Jaamsey Bonds Reed Spring Stock Examinations
Jaamsey Bonds Reed of Portsmouth Ohio invite merchants and furnacemen to inspect their Spring Stock of DRY GOODS and NOTIONS. They emphasize large stock, low prices, fresh goods, and small profits with liberal accommodation. Also notes American Swiss watches at C McLean Jewelry and Wool price offers at Stewart's Woolen Mills Athens Ohio. May 26 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
Névef
C. McLean
L. W. Black
Stewart's Woolen Mills
Athens
Excursion to Columbus on Hocking Valley Railroad
An excursion from the village to Columbus via the Hocking Valley Railroad departs Saturday Aug 20 at seven in Athens. Round trip tickets cost about 2.00. Return by six P M from the State Capital. Tickets available at the Hocking Valley Depot T A Beaton’s Livery Stable and Salina RR Ticket Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Athens
Hocking Valley Railroad
T. A’ Beaton
R. R. Ticket
Salina
Athens area brief notes and travel updates from the Express
Local items report miners near Tuk Hoeking Valley to mine black diamonds. The Greatest want of the times is said to be cash. Rev. Wm. Herr will preach at the Methodist Church next Sabbath. The Fast Line on the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad is praised for speed. A forthcoming Athens Produce and Grocery Market report is promised. C J Billinghurst plans photography work after illness. The old Recorder’s office is being renovated. Rev. D B Hervey will preach at the Presbyterian Church next Sabbath. Rev J F Holcomb to give farewell that evening. An express train will stop at New England and Big Run for Republicans attending the Marietta convention. Presbytery of Athens meets on the first Tuesday in September. Locals enjoyed a Logan excursion and a Pie-Nic at Remple’s Grove. A letter from Lodi praises the township. Selig’s closing sale is advertised.
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New England
Big Run
Marietta
Logan
Remple’s Grove
Columbus and Hocking Valley
State
Main Street
Athens
Ohio
WM. Golden
Athens County
Pomeroy
James C Burson
John Burson
Lodi Township
Weston
Pleasant Hill
John Abbott
Johan Burson
McClurg
Pleasant Hil
Defeat of the Blue Stockings in Athens Base Ball Clash
Athens Club defeated the Logan Blue Stockings 8 to 3 in a two hour game at the Fair Grounds race-track. Lew Atkinson hit the only home run, with Athens fielding bold plays and the crowd evenly cheering both sides. The match drew about 150 spectators and ended with mutual praise from players and visitors.
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Athens Club
Blue Stockings
Logan
Athens
Charles Norris
Athens Boys
Lew Atkinson
Lew
Logans
Ornamental pump on College Street finally gives water
The village district boasts a gaudy red ornamental pump on College Street opposite the Tedrow stand. After drought, Walker and Tucker held an inquest into the dry weather instrument and revived it, producing spasmodic showers of water for those who exercise the handle with faith.
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College Street
Tedrow
Messrs
Walker
Tucker
More Aboriginal Relics Unearthed Near Gravel Pit
A local observer shows a skull and bones recovered by C. and H. V. R. R. workers above the village. The skeleton and oven fragments, one with an ear, suggest remains from a burial mound attributed to a pre Indian culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Armitage
Record Coal Output Shatters Local Mine Day
In Carbondale, the county saw the largest day’s work at the mines last week with 6400 bushels mined. Of this, 2700 bushels were loaded into cars and 700 left on the ground, handled outside by just three men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Todd
Death of Perley Brown
Perley Brown born in Massachusetts moved to this county as a child and spent most of his life in Athens county. He was long active in livestock and general merchandise as a partner in P. & S. HE. Brown and PRP. & 8S. H. Brown & Bundy. His death saddens a large circle of relatives and friends.
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Perley Brown
Massachusetts
Athens County
P. & S. HE. Brown and
PRP. & 8S
H. Brown & Bundy
Census Highlights from Rome Carthage and Troy Townships
Census data show Rome Township with 1075 people and 852 dwellings, Carthage with 1279 people and 257 dwellings, and Troy with 1827 people and 274 dwellings. Local humor mocks street sprinklers amid dust and windy roads impacting Athens citizens.
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G. K. Campbell
Rome Township
Carthage Township
Troy Township
Rattlesnake Skin with Functional Feet Attracts Curiosity
A Berne Township man brings a rattlesnake skin to town claiming feet near the tip that could propel the reptile rapidly. Hundreds of excursionists from Groveport and nearby towns visit for a Pie-Nie on College Green but rain dampens plans. One traveler sustains a head injury on the return trip after sticking his head out a car window. he receives care on arrival.
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W. W. Wickham
Berne Township
Groveport
Lancaster
Logan
Columbus and
Hocking Valley
College Green
Local figures show mixed municipal finance numbers
The fragment lists percentages and large numeric totals likely tied to city budgets or tax figures. No clear event or named entities are readable to identify people, places, or organizations.
Athens County Auditor Certification Filed in 1870
The Office of the Auditor of State at Columbus certifies a true copy of county reports received from Athens County Auditor. Dated August 4, 1870, the certification is witnessed by auditor B. W. Pickering and notes publication under an 1869 act.
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Lesal
Auditor of State
CoLumbus
Ohio
Athens County
Athens
General Assembly
W. Pickering
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
A& Cc
B. B
Rava
Lwa Athens
Amiten
Chillicothe
Greeveld
Blanchester
Ios
Levelant
Leeve
Cincinnati
Javeland
P. Blaner
A. M
Belpreenn Eeeeenee
Hi. V. R. BR
M. Athena
Felina
Nelsonville
Logan Beneoee
Jaamsey
Bonds & Reed
Shaws
Wm. Herr
Dayton
Olo University
Methodist Church
Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad
C. J. Billinghurst
D. B. Hervey
Mt. Vernon
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Holcomb
Presbytery of
Lodi
Pology
Ladi
Bs Sti
Selig
C. D. Norris
A. R. Brackett
W. N. Baker
Osceolas
Belpre
Ur Seely
Samuel Lindley
J. T. Brasee
Loomis
Knowles
Alex. Ewrie
Herrold’s
Canal Basin
N. B
Lebanon Normal School
Ana
LWAUL
C. Do H. Bissell
M.D. Phystetan
SB. Hartman & Co
Vandale
Pepper
W. PF. Pilcher
J. P
Coolville
Marshall Vandall
Ila Pepper
Brown
McArthur
Vinton County
Pleasant Valley Academy
Dominon
W. Blocarpintior
AL B
Franklin County
Franklin County Agrcultural Society
Broad Street
Banaly
Friend Street
Normal School
Lebanon
Warren CO
ONIO
Earnest Efort
A. Holbrook
OHN W
Athens, Co
Court Street
Seid Street
Seid Corporation
Juin
A.D
C R Shelpon
C. R. SueLpon
Tik
Teachers’ Institute
Athens, Ohio
Williams
Delaware
Hirst
J. M. Good- Speed
County Board of Examiners
J. M. Goodspeed
Hiram Arnold
Dover Torneup
Said
Fi Weekly
Win
Ouvg
Samuel Augustine
Augustdith
Sunday Creek
Trimble Township
Oxford
West Branch
Ate
AG. M. Mebolgatl
Coma Aaelonet
Frank Cornell
J. L. Kessinger
Life Insurance Company
Athena
Meigs
Waterton
Heeling
Vintem
Avot &H
Jheriff
Querifs
SC Brown
Olive C Atkinson
Athendeon
Neal
Waterton Township
Aliens County
Cie
Horth-Weet
Priseta A. Detheniva
Adolph L. Detheniva
Sree Amormers
Zenner & CO
Nave
Isina
Onenah Sawant Ig
Rth Seheety Ea Ares
Gol Ron
Nknh
Lee
Os Carrolk Champaign
Clarke
Teapot
Jon
Nablana Rotorrord
Henge
Awita
Heb
Ba Pre Fulton Fon Fin Din Harrison Henry Hugtiane
Hocking Hobes Huron
Wang Lowen
Lorain
Tucas
Madison
Mahoning Marion
Medina
Mercer
Mianai
Monroe
Montgomery Morgan
Morrow
Muskingum Noble
Ttawa Paulding
Perry Pickaway Pike
Vortage
Preble
Putnam
Richland Ross
Sandusky Relato Beneca Shelby Stark Sumnut
Trumbull
Tiascarawas
Union
Paul
Hogt
Loe
Godman
Eles
West Fourth Street
Shade Department
Ces
E.lis & Mea
Fourth Street
Gift Enterprise
Prise
Waltham Watches
Greenbacks
Crewenbacks
Greenies
Hewebecks
Waltham Er
Waithem
Wateh Chaina
Ene Soo
Machine Shop
W. Love
Tam
Usapi
Eyee Oe Co
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