Athens Holiday Trade Promotes Home Merchants
The piece urges Athens residents to buy locally during a thriving holiday season. It argues city merchants offer equivalent or better selection, avoid costly express charges, and provide easier alterations, counting on home patriotism and local pride to keep commerce in town. It cites Columbus and Cincinnati as comparison markets and emphasizes savings and convenience from shopping at home.
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Athens
Heaven
Cincinnati
Columbus
Express
Conten
Bank of Athens A Model Conservatively Run Institution
The Bank of Athens is praised as a sound, conservatively managed bank vital to the local business and agricultural community. It boasts a history of prosperity, strong deposits, and dependable dividends under owner J. D. Brown, reputed for prudent management and reliable customer service.
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Ohio
Bank of
Athens
J. D .Brown
Ohio Bank Keeps Noted Service Promise
A historical note describes a bank in Ohio continuing its proud tradition of commendable service, using its past reputation as a primary inducement to the public. The passage underscores steady reliability and community trust as core strengths.
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Ohio
The Big Department Store. C. B. Sloane Prep.
The Big Department Store of O. B. Sloane in Athens county emphasizes integrity and service as it offers dry goods, fur nishings, china, carpets, curtains, and toys. Founded in 1871, the store touts low expenses and market access to provide bed-rock prices and compete with larger city rivals.
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O. B. Sloane
Athens County
Sloane
History of a prospering business marks steady growth
The establishment has grown year after year and reflects the owner’s enterprise and managerial skill. It stands representative in its line and shows popular appreciation and generous recognition for its reliable methods.
Lawence Agency Premier Insurance and Real Estate Firm
W B Lawrence leads a prominent southern Ohio agency representing Aetna Commercial Union Fire Association London Liverpool & Globe North American Norwich Union Home Hartford German American N Y Underwriters Royal Phoenix of Hartford Phenix of Brooklyn. The firm handles property sales management rentals and loans with favorable terms. operates a shale brick yard with 70 workers shipping nationwide and supplying nine million vitrified plus two million building bricks.
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Insurance Agency
W.B. Lawrence
Ohio
Aetna
Commercial Union
Fire Association
London
Liverpool & Globe
North American
Norwich Union
Home
Hartford
N. Y
Royal
Phoenix
Phenix
Brooklyn
Soto
Mr. Lawrence
Lawrence
H and H Laundry Brings Metropolitan Laundry Service
C W Harris and A R Marquis own and operate the H and H Laundry in Athens with modern machinery and a 400 shirt 300 collar capacity. Branches at Trimble Rendville Marshfield Stewart and other points extend service praised by travelers as superior to maps and equal to city facilities.
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Athens
C. W Harris
A. R. Marquis
Trimble
Rendville
Marshfield
Stewart
Athens Brick Company selective note
The Athens Brick Company stands as the largest industry in Athens county with modern equipment including kilns dry sheds and extensive facilities. It produces vitrified brick of excellent quality and is renowned in the region for its capacity and standards.
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Bank Hill
Ohio
Athens Brick Company
Athens County
L. H. Glazier Hardware and Implements Store Profile
L. H. Glazier operates a well ordered hardware store in Athens featuring a full stock of knives, tools, and household goods. Exclusive dealer for Lowe Bros paints and agents for Champion binders Oliver goals and other farm implements. The business, once A. W. Connett & Son, is now built on reliable service and strong community ties.
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L. H. Glazier
N. Y. Knife Co
Clauss
Glazier
Lowe Bros. Paints
Champion Binders
Oliver Chilled Plows
Superior
Thomas Horse
A. W. Connett & Son
Athens
Athens Mills Flour High Standard Drives Local Trade
The Athens Mills under Otto Barth continues as a leading roller mill supplying Barth's Best Bakers Athena and Troy brands. The plant uses Chase system roller process with water power and offers top grain prices for cash or exchange. Robert Mauck assists Barth in management as merchants are urged to favor Athens Mills flour for its proven quality.
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Athens
Barth
Athena
Troy
Angell
Court Street
Otto Barth
Robert Mauck
Nelsons Big 4 Lines Promises Honest Value and Reliability
Nelsons Big 4 Lines, known for stock breadth and a half century reputation in Athens county, offers clothing shoes hats and furnishings with a money-back guarantee. Proprietor Henry Nelson earns praise for fair prices and dependable service appealing to all ages and conditions.
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Nelson
Big
Nelsons
Athens County
Henry Nelson
Tailor F Hummel of Athens County Renowned for Skill
In Athens County the tailoring establishment of F Hummel stands out for precise cutting and expert workmanship. Trained since 1883 at Cincinnati cutting school, he offers faultless fit and finish with a broad stock of cloths from major mills. His client list includes leading county professionals, and his shop promises first class garments at competitive prices. Bower Bros. provide horses and transit services nearby.
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Athens County
F. Hummel
Cincinnati
Bower Bros Livery Sale and Feed Stables
Bower Bros offer Athens Ohio livery stable services with a three story brick building 41 by 20 feet housing 150 horses and many vehicles. They advertise prompt reliable service for commercial travelers and a range of conveyances including standard buggies and road wagons.
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Bower Bros
Athens
Athens County
Charles Demolet Sanitary Engineer and Plumber of Athens
Charles Demolet, a Cincinnati native, runs a plumbing and sanitary engineering business on South Court Street in Athens. He completed an extensive Cincinnati apprenticeship and five years ago started his firm serving leading local property owners. His services include plumbing, steam and water heating, gas fitting, repairs, and stock of gas fixtures and supplies.
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Charles Demolet
South Court Street
Demolet
Cincinnati
Athens
Fauser Meat Market Emphasizes Cleanliness and Quality
B Fauser Jr Meat Market in Athens showcases a neat modern interior with oak fixtures and a marble counter. The proprietor promotes cleanliness as a core hobby while offering home rendered lard fresh butter dressed chickens pickled pork and oysters with guaranteed fresh wholesome meats and expert knowledge.
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B. Fauser
Mr. Fauser
Fauser
Athens
Dr J S Basom Dentist of Athens County
Dr J S Basom, a well known Athens County dentist for eighteen years, offers up to date dental care from the Phoenix Block. He trained at Indiana Dental College and Philadelphia Dental College and has built a large practice through proven skill and patient trust.
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Bason
Athens County
Indiana Dental College
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
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the Bank of Athens
C. B. Sloane Prep
W. B. Lawrence
H. &H. Laundry
C. W. Harris
A.R. Marquis
THE
Athens Mills
Otto Earth Manager
C.F. Hummel Merchant Tailor
Bower Broado
J. Bower
B. Fauser, JR. Meat Market
J. S. Bason
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