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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1883
Page
5
D Zenner & Co offers holiday bargains in cloaks dolmans circulars jackets and more at their large dry goods and clothing store. Men boys and children can find overcoats and suits at low prices and the millinery stock is offered at or below cost, presenting strong value for gifts.
Advertisement from D Zenner & Co promoting a handsome line of handkerchiefs and a finest stock of dolls inviting customers to call and see them.
A compilation of local notices reports and commentary from Meigs and Athens counties. Topics include store ads and holiday choices, court sessions, school progress, railway improvements at Nelsonville, a fatal accident in Columbus, Christmas plans for Pleasanton, and a celebratory donation party for Rev Monfort.
A public call to form Athens County Wool Growers Associations aims to unite with similar groups statewide to protect wool growing interests. The piece notes tariff reductions hurting the industry, GOP support for a tariff restoration, and wider organization across states under a National Association while recounting local incidents and weather forecasts.
Athens and surrounding towns host a stream of visitors and social happenings. Notables include Mrs Anta Constable in Cleveland, Bundy of Athens Thanksgiving presence, Miss Emma Sears departing for Malta, and Albert Lawson of the Cincinnati newspaper circle in town. Local entertainment and library plans at City Hall punctuate the week.
Citizens meet at Warren House with Mayor Woerl War presiding to plan the April Greek settlement jubilee in Athens. An Executive Committee of five is named with Mayor Wood as Chairman. Multiple subcommittees on Invitation Finance Entertainment Railroad Transportation Decoration Banquet Music and Orators are appointed with designated members. Meeting adjourned to be called by the Executive Committee.
The Eastern Ohio Wool Growers and Stock Breeders met December 1 1888 in Morgan County Ohio at Chester Hill forming a large convention. New names were added to the Constitution and By laws and Secretary Sprague spoke on sheep keeping and tariff issues. The group urged restoring the 1867 tariff on wool, endorsed the National Wool Growers Association, and scheduled a February meeting.
The Rutledge publishers announce twelve December rewards in the Monthly including a $20 prize for counting three word verses in the Old Testament by December 10th 1888. If multiple answers are correct the prize is shared. Send 20 cents with answer to receive January issue listing winner and more rewards. Also notes Columbus Golden Post G A R elected officers for the year and delegates to the State Encampment.
Mr. Irvin Posten of Nelsonville Kentucky has added to his herd by acquiring a half brother of Maud, paying a substantial sum for the 8 year old animal. The deal marks a significant expansion of the county’s high quality stock and reflects ongoing interest in improved breeding stock within the region.
The H V T Railway announces excursion round trip tickets at special rates from any station to any station for Saturdays Mondays and Tuesdays December 23 24 25 26 and January 1 1884 with return valid until January 1. Also notice of Dr Wohite German Cough Syrup claimed to cure coughs consumption and lung diseases with agents C B Henderson and John D Park Sons.
All persons indebted to the late Van Vorhes and Bartlett are asked to settle at W D Bartlett’s hardware store. Debts will be collected by law if not paid. Those owing may save costs by visiting Around the World at City Hall tomorrow night.
Cod Liver Oil Jelly from Quera is recommended for coughs colds bronchial and tubercular consumption scrofula and general debility. It is described as mild bland and nutritious with greater benefit per teaspoon than the same amount of clear oil. Sold by druggists and E H Trurn New York.
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