Local notices and updates from Athens region
Sam Sommer moves stock to new storefront opposite the Messenger office. Jim Nunn sells saloon fixtures ahead of transferring to Wellston. Feast of the Immaculate Conception observed at St Pauls. General Grosvenor letter printed on page 7. Amita Hoopers Christmas window drawing in Phoenix Block. Minor fire at Rev Cyrus Roses residence. damage limited. Commissioner Higgins sells a 690 lb Poland China hog to Wilson & Connett. Three year old burns by clothing catching fire. Edwards House offers low rates for court attendees. Athens County Home houses eighty three juvenile inmates. Dr G L Gorsline to relocate to Cincinnati. Dr Steele remains. Governor Foraker supports abolishing spring election. Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore Road earnings up 44,1849 in November. Death of Hiram Cable in Davenport, Iowa. Hattie Love Kensington handiwork praised. Campbell and Hooper elected officials file bonds. to serve Jan 1. Maj L M Jewett named OU trustee. Iron kettle loan return sought. Quail counts near hundred total. Pension payments: William Calvert cases, minor heirs of Chas Finsterwald noted. Large railcar contract: C W & B and Toledo for 300 gondolas over $641,000. Announces future CHV & T Rig ticket sale on Dec 4-25 and Jan 8-24 1887 with round-trip at one fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Bigler
Nelsonville
Edwards House
Athens
G. L. Gorslene
Cincinnati
Steele
Foraker
Cinocinnati
Washington
Baltimore Road
Hiram Cable
Athens County
Davenport
Iowa
Hattie Love
Kensington
James A. Campbell
Clement Hooper
J. E. Weidman
Amza Hooper
Doll
William Calvert
Chas. Finsterwald
Toledo
County Commissioners See Hickman Retire and Campbell Take Office
The Athens County officials announce G W Hickman’s term ends with the current month and James A Campbell, newly elected Commissioner, will assume duties January 1 under the recent law. The note lauds Hickman’s six years of service and the county’s regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hickman
Hickman
James A. Campbell
Holiday Goods and Local Shops Advertised
A fragment list highlights T B Wardens Peters Kern Boat and Shoe Bazaar Hoyt Building 5 and 10 cent counters Reed Rattan Carpet Rockers Isaac Hart Furniture Deut Mil and various items including fresh roasted coffee and candy for Christmas. The ad promotes turkey meat, slippers, holiday decor, and furniture displays in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Hart
Athens Social Round Shows Visiting Friends
Mrs Pat Dell of Columbus was an Athens visitor. Major J M Goodspeed of Cincinnati is a prominent Athens visitor this week. Mrs Capt J B Alien returned from Marietta after a brief visit. Miss Connie and Emma Grosvenor hosted Miss Addie Morris of Gallipolis. Frank F Lyon of Columbus visits the MES SENGER office. Henry D Mirick and family leave for Washington City for the winter. Rinda Cooper of Middleport visits Athens, guest of Mr and Mrs Eugine Wright, recalling childhood ties to Uncle Hal Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leecal Persemal
Pat Dell
Columbus
Athens
J. M. Goodspeed
Cincinnati
J. B. Alien
Marietta
Connie
Emma Grosvenor
Addie Morris
Gallipolis
Frank Witman
New York City
Frank F. Lyon
Catholic Columbian
Messenger
Henry D. Mirick
Washington City
National Capital
Rinda Cooper
Middleport
King Blackstone
Eugine Wright
Hal Foster
Holiday Groceries From Elias Graham Store Athens
Elias Graham at the Edward's House opposite has a large holiday invoice of fresh groceries and candies for trade. The store is a headquarters for ample and fancy groceries with prices as low or lower than any other in Athens. Table produce of the best quality is always on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Graham
Edward
Athens
Elias Rakam
Warden's Grocery Advertises Holiday Confectionery Deals
Awmza Hooper has arranged a grand array of candies and tropical fruits for the holiday trade in the Phoenix Block Athens. The store promises the largest and finest stock of holiday goods ever brought to Athens and cheaper prices than any grocer in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Awmza Hooper
Phoenix Block
T. B. Warden
Holiday Goods Guarantee Cuts Prices in Athens
All of our Holiday goods are guaranteed 50 per cent cheaper than any other house in Athens. 5 and 10 cent counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hoyt
Renovals and Holiday Shopping Ads Head to Local Stores
The piece promotes Sam Former as head of a new store room south of the Phenix Block and greets patrons. It highlights Peter Kern's Boot and Shoe Bazaar offering a wide range of footwear at low prices with late style and easy fitting boots. It urges holiday shoppers to visit Miss Lizzie Gabriel's China Store near the Masonic Building for selections, notes delivery by Christmas Eve, and mentions Isaac Har's upholstery. It also invites shoppers to Hoyt Building’s 5 and 10 cent goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
Sam Fommer
Peter Kern
Lizzie Gabriel
Somer Store Relocated to New Bailding Near Phoenix
The store of fame Sommer has been moved to a new building south of Phoenix. The old shop in the core area is closed and operations resume at the Bailding Great Deer location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Store of Fame Sommer
Pheaix
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Oca
Sam. Sommer
Messenger Office
Heath
Jim Nunn
Wellston
St. Paul's Catholic
Joseph Higgins
Messrs. Wilson & Connett
Poland
CHV. & T. Rig
E. G. Carpenter
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railroad Company
Athens Law and Order League
Salvation Army
England
Spurgeon
London
Edwards
Columbus, Hocking Valley and
Toledo Railroad
Athena
A. B. Richardson
Charet Social
Ladies of the Christian Church
Geo. L. Spence
Cithvena
Bio Rooms
Phanix
J. B. Weidman
Pomeroy
J.T. Phillips
Lodi Township
Ollie Phillips
J W. Myers
South Bridge
Main Street
Grosvenor
Ed. Berry
Republican Club
George de Steigner
Ohio Republican League
Athens City Hall
John Selby
Fine Orchestra
Will Johnson
The
Southern Ohio Teacher's Association
Middleport Republican
Bonebrake
Knights of Pythias
T. M. Pickering
E. R. Lash
L. A. Koone
C. C
E. R. Gabriel
V. C
J. Graham
A. O. Sloan
G. W. MacDaniels
T. M. Pickering K
Soasmuch
T. B. Warden’s
T. B. Warden's
Warden’‘s
HALL
J. Cheney & CO
O. P.S
GoLpen Sprcirie Co
Race St
Vienna
A. Warden
Isaac Har
Big Run Station
Ohio
M. B. Turner
Isaac Miller
Lola A. James
Benmoval
AL Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
New York
N. Y. C. Clothing CO
N. Stein & Co
Arcade
Hibbard
Accessors Bro
Deralersain
Flardwares
Nas Ly
Hibbard & Hibbard
Peter Miller & CO
Lancaster, Ohio
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