Golden Specific Promises Secret Cure for Alcoholism
A vintage advertisement claims Golden Specific can be slipped into coffee or tea to cure liquor addiction without the drinker's knowledge. It asserts vast success with drinkers and alcoholics, promising permanent temperance and self-initiated quitting, urging readers to contact the Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godden
Golden Specific Co
Iss
Race St
Cincinnati
Lly
Local notices and incidents in Nelsonville Athens area
Reports from Nelsonville and nearby areas include the opening of the Nelsonville Sewer Pipe Company and the sale of M. E. parsonage property. A boy in Nelsonville was fatally kicked by a horse, and a fireman on the C W B railroad was killed after a fall from a freight train. Weather and social notes cover arc tic cold, a Markham House recommendation in Atlanta, a literary society in Toreh, and holiday preparations by Elias Graham.
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Toreh
M. E
Nelsonville
F. 8. Coultrap
Frank Gordon
Athens
New Vienna
Palace Thanksgiving Feast Sets Gold Standard for Hospitality
The Messrs Maxwell of Cincinnati sent a lavish Thanksgiving Day menu to our readers praising the Palace hotel. The spread is described as the season’s most elegant and abundant, with guests in high spirits and meals praised as unmatched by any hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Markham House
Ervin Maxwell
Maxwell
Cincinnati
Muldoop Picnic Cancelled. Minstrel Troupe Tonight in Athens
Brannan and Coe cancel the Muldoop Picnic engagement at City Hall after deeming it below standard. The company moves the performance to the 9th with Field's celebrated minstrel troupe. Frigid weather grips northern areas with temperatures near thirty to forty below. Athens reports 4 above as the weekly low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Brannan & Coe
Field
National
Athens
Florida
Trial of William Bolster Ends Abruptly in Court
In a sudden court ruling last Friday Judge de Steigner halted the case against William Bolster for assault with criminal design on a young girl. The jury was dismissed after the judge found the evidence insufficient to convict, the main State witness deemed legally incompetent due to extreme youth. Bolster had been jailed about two months in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bolster
de Steigner
Bolster
Handmade Nail Linked to Early Church Relic
Mr John J Moore of Mechanicsburg left a handmade nail at our office. The nail was taken from a decaying timber near Upper Sandusky. It is said to be from the first church in that region built by missionaries among the Indians about a century ago, whose walls still stand.
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Anna Ewers
Walsh
Father McGuirk
John J. Moore
Mechanicsburg
Upper Sandusky
Mr. Gray
M. E. Church
Athens Heads of Families Die At Far Post
In five years ending December 4 1882 fifty six male residents of Athens who were heads of families died. The final name on the list is Judge Minton as verified by Uncle Hull Foster's submission to the office on Tuesday.
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N. H. van Vorhes
Athens
Judge Minton
Hull Foster
Missionary Society Meeting This Friday at Mrs Allom’s Home
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church holds its monthly business meeting at Mrs. Jennie Allom's residence Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock December 2. Tea will be served at 5 o'clock. all are invited.
Cattle from Ames Township Brighten County Stock Report
Billy Folley of the Messenger Building meat market delivered a load of fat young cattle from Ames Township. The article notes high quality stock reflecting Ames influence, and mentions the Athens County Farmers Institute upcoming in Nekwonville next week with anticipated large attendance and edifying interest.
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Billy Folley
Mssenger Building
Ames Township
Lasie
Athens County Farmers’ Institute
Nekwonville
Miss Kate Farrell Dead in Amsterdam New York
Miss Kate Farrell died in Amsterdam New York at ten o clock Monday morning from a pulmonary affection. Her funeral is set for Thursday at ten o clock from St Pauls Catholic church. Athens friends recall her amiable Christian traits and strong community regard with funeral arrangements respecting her sister Mr James Farrell and family.
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Kate Farrell
James Farrell
Amsterdam
New York
Athens
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Athens teachers laud Libbie Michael's Natural Methods
Attendees of the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Institute at Logan praise Miss Libbie Michael of the Athens schools for a paper titled Natural Methods. They call her work a display of outstanding literary skill and sound professional judgment.
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Athens
Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Institute
Logan
Libbie Michael
Bonebrake
Anna A. Lane
Katie
Maggie Boyd
Ella Pickering
Lizzie Cochran
Sallie Kessinger
Ollie Wilson
Lulu Brashears
Lizzie Ballard
Hattie Lamb
Athens Commandery Knights Templar Elect Officers
The Athens Commandery Knights Templar elected officers for the ensuing year at their regular meeting. Elected were Sir John Boden E C, Sir E R Lash Capt Gen, Sir Jas A Palmer Prelate, Sir J L Pickering W, Sir Peter Kern J W, Sir A J Frame Treas, Sir C McLean Secy, Sir F C Stedman St B, Sir A F Boyda s B, Sir B N Hobson Warder, Sir Will J Hastings Seut.
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Athens Commandery
Knights Templar
John Boden
E. C
E. R. Lash
Jas. A. Palmer
J. L. Pickering
Peter Kern
J. W
A. J. Frame
Treas
C. McLean
Sec'y
F.C. Stedman
St. B
A. F
Robbery and Revival Notes From Local Pages
Jacob Nice reports a robbery at a Marietta hotel where $465 was taken by a young man who shared a room with him. The thief pleaded guilty and received a three year penitentiary sentence. A series of revival meetings began at the M. F. Church Wednesday, with growing attendance despite hot weather.
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Jacob Nice
Big Run Station
County
Marietta
M. FE
Death of Judge Theos G Ninian and honors to Mniton
The death of Judge Thomas L. Minton in Nelsonville after a long life of public service drew deep sorrow from Athens and surrounding communities. He served as Justice of the Peace, Postmaster, County Commissioner, Mayor of Nelsonville, and Probate Judge, with a respected carpentry start in Athens before rising to prominence. The obituary includes a biographical sketch from History of the Hocking Valley and notes on local society and school institute attendees.
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Thomas L. Minion
Nelsonville
John F. Welch
Minton
D. Y. Murdoch
M. E. Church
Athens
Athens Bar
Hocking Valley
York Township
Athens County
Tragic Accident Suspected In Hull Boy’s Death At Guysville
Fifteen year old Hiram Hull is found insensible on a railroad track near his home in Guysville. He dies next morning from a self-inflicted pistol wound believed accidental. The weapon belonged to Hull and investigators note a possible slip and discharge near the track. A murky, unexplained element remains in the case.
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Hiram Hull
Clara Hull
Guysville
Court House Docket Notes Jails and Divorces
In Nelsonville Fred Richards 15 pleads guilty to burglary and is sent to the Ohio State Industrial School. Wm McCoy found guilty of liquor law violation with $25 fine and three days in jail. Mrs Queenie Cornell of Athens granted a divorce from John Cornell. Athens youth John Goens, jailed for larceny, stole pants from Deputy Finsterwald's room, fled, and was captured in Millfield returning to jail.
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Fred. Richards
Nelsonville
Ohio Fate Industrial School
Wm. McCoy
Queenie Cornell
Athens
John Cornell
John Goens
John Finsterwald
Finsterwald
Corning
Millfield
Field's Operatic Minstrels at Shawhan's Opera House
Field's Operatic Minstrels drew a full house at Shawhan's Opera House last evening. The show impressed with skilled music and a strong band, with Charles King praised as a superb performer. New features included panoramic timing of pictures, and the program received enthusiastic audience reaction.
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Field
Shawhan
Charles King
Thie City
Alan
Tragic Death At Avylum Attributed To Excessive Stead
Merene Trae a young man from Met hamets whle died at Avylum last week. Officials say the death stemmed from a serious affliction linked to prolonged stead. He and several other inmates reportedly suffered from related health issues.
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Merene Trae
Rome Items from a Local Paper
Mrs. Russell wife of Emanuel Russell of Fillmore Washington died after a lingering illness on the 26th. The Universalists closed their Frost Sabbath school for winter on the 22nd. Mrs. Riley Barrows of Middleport Meigs county visited relatives near Frost last week. John Moore, 97, oldest voter in the county, born in Ireland in 1790, lives with son in law P. H. Ladd near Beebe and remains a strong Republican. A church social is planned at Mr Hiram Burden's residence next Saturday. C. D. boca)
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Russell
Emanuel Russell
Fillmore
Washington
Universalists
Frost
Riley Barrows
Middleport
Meigs County
John Moore
Ireland
P. H. Ladd
Beebe
Hiram Burden
C. D
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
An 19th century defense of catarrh as a constitutional disease promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims internal dosing from 10 drops to a spoonful and asserts it acts on blood and mucus surfaces. The firm offers 100 dollars for any failure to cure and urges readers to send for circulars and testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F.J. Cheney & CO
Cassimere Pants Sale at Zenner & Co.
Cassimere pants offered for 1.50 dollars at Zenner & Co. in a DBD sale advertisement. The note claims a value of three dellars and promotes a deep discount to attract customers.
Gooch's Mexican Syrup Promises Cure for Consumption
An advertisement touts Gooch's Mexican Syrup as a cure for consumption and related lung diseases. It claims hereditary factors spread disease but can be cured, explains the syrup reorganizes nourishment, stops coughs and night sweats, and offers testimonials from Mrs. Moss of Cincinnati. The firm markets bottles at 60 cents or a dollar for two with prepaid shipping.
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Gooch
Moss
Hopkins Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
U. R
Cincinnati Drug and Chemical Co
Main Street
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