Extraordinary holiday inducements at Lerner Co
D ZENNER & CO offer wide discounts on shirts blankets comforters overcoats cloaks jackets and clothing for men women and children. Huge reductions include 16x15 good white sheets 75 cents blankets 10 cents comforters 80 cents and up velvets cashmeres and cloaks at marked lower prices. Large stock aims to help shoppers buy practical holiday gifts with little money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Lerner & Co's
Wen
Wen’s
D. Zenner & CO
Old December Start Not Proved Yet Says Local Notes
Local items note Col L P Harper returns to Fargo Dakota Territory after a brief visit. Winter weariness appears on streets as Ohio University opens with typical enrollment. York township elects John F Camp as Justice of the Peace. Mrs Langtry photos not yet on sale locally. A delivery wagon accident causes damage. Tompkins to speak on Criminal Procedure at Cincinnati. Mrs A S Richardson recovering at the Asylum pleases friends. Mrs John Barron of Nelsonville dies in Union County Iowa and is interred there. Coal shipments from Nelsonville areas reported for week ending December 2 1865. Visitors include Jas A Henry W E Butts and Henry Logan. Paul Van Dervoort G A R commander visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. L. P. Harper
Fargo
Dakota Territory
John Barron
Tershom Newton
Nelsonville
Union County
Iowa
Hocking Valley
Jas. A. Henry
Bern
W. E. Butts
Rome
Henry Logan
Alexander
Paul van Dervoort
United States
Death of Miss Lulu Frost in Nelsonville
Miss Lulu Frost aged about 18 daughter of the late Judge J C Frost of Nelsonville died Sunday morning after a lingering pulmonary disease. Funeral was held Monday at two o clock. The obituary notes a wide circle of friends and echoes disappointment at typographical errors in the issue. A child of Mr Waldo Baird of Canaanville, about two, suffered a serious accident Monday when a coffee pot toppled onto it. condition unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu
J. C. Frost
Nelsonville
Waldo Baird
Canaanville
Steward Hamblin Leads Inmates Cleansing Asylum Grounds
Mr Steward Hamblin has directed inmates to clear the asylum grounds of last season’s rubbish creating a neater surrounding and a pleasanter outlook for visitors and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steward Hamblin
County Suit With Baltimore Short Line Settled
The County Commissioners suit against the Baltimore Short Line Railway Company for road damage was settled when the railway paid 8000 dollars and granted a perpetual road maintenance lease over occupied sections. Funds went to the county treasury after court journal entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Short Line Railway Company
County
Death of Martin T. Bean in Alexander township
Martin T. Bean a highly respected Alexander township resident died at his farm near Hibbardsville on Friday morning December Sth around one o clock of apoplexy. His family noted heavy breathing as the first warning before he passed before help could reach him. He was about 60 and known for his genial sincere and honest character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Pierce
John Pierce
Waterloo Township
Martin T. Bean
Alexander Township
Hibbardsville
Disappearance of Mutilated Silver Coin Sparks Movement
The near elimination of mutilated silver coin from circulation shows that a nuisance can be abated with proper effort. Public pressure and coordinated action by authorities are cited as key factors in removing the damaged currency from daily use.
Asylum Unveils Efficient Steam Heating System
During a late meteorological test the remodeled steam heating system at the Asylum performed superbly maintaining a desirable temperature throughout the vast building. The project used forty miles of pipe to heat the entire immense structure.
Col David Laning Attends Columbus G A R Reception
Col David Laning of the Adjutant General's office in Columbus attended a reception hosted by the Columbus Golden Post G A R on Monday evening. The event honored Paul Van Dervoort, Commander of the G A R of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Laning
Adjutant General’s Office
Columbus
Golden Post
Paul van Dervoort
United States
Local notes on Col Van Vorhes and town business
The Jackson Standards reports Col Van Vorhes convalesces after his funeral and telegraphic notices of his death have flooded state papers. H R Mathias, manager of Athens Water Wheel and Machine, will move to New Richmond to join his father in law in a new mercantile venture. Staley Bros announce an attractive slipper display and will give a pound of candy to every misses or children footwear buyer until Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Standards
van Vorhes
Woodsfield
H. R. Mathias
Athens Water Wheel and Machine Company
New Richmond
Ohio
Staley Bros
Hall
Sereno Lopge
Athens
Dec
Illness of Edmund Bean Noted in Rome Township
Mr Edmund Bean of Rome township across the river from Guysville lies seriously ill for several days with little hope of recovery. He is one of the oldest and most respected citizens of his township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Bean
Rome Township
Guysville
Mr. Bean
Ezra Cornell Recovers From Coal Shaft Injury
Ezra Cornell, recently reported seriously injured in a coal shaft incident in Salina, is rapidly recovering as friends express relief at his improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Cornell
Salina
New England Couple Chosen as Heads of Children’s Home
Mr and Mrs Wm H King of New England are elected to succeed Rev and Mrs J M Nourse as Superintendent and Matron of the Children’s Home. Those familiar with the Kings call them well qualified to administer the Home and assure continued admirable management and welfare of the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. King
New England
J. M. Nourse
New Jacksonville town grows with coal work and plans
The new town of Jacksonville in Trimble township already nears completion of a large business building. Opening up coal fields is vigorously pushed and projector Mr. Jackson predicts rapid growth for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Trimble Township
Jackson
Athens asylum slaughter plan praised by steward
Steward Hamblin argues the institution should continue its own slaughtering to meet inmates' dietary needs, noting a daily average of one fat beef is required and favoring the current arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Steward Hamblin
Farmers Build Fish Ponds in Athens County
A group of Athens county farmers are constructing fish ponds and plan to stock them with German carp. They suggest the agricultural society offer premiums for home grown fish to encourage local aquaculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
The
Agricultural Society
Athens Reading Club Entertained by Maj Goodspeed
Members of the Athens Reading Club were sumptuously entertained on Friday evening by Maj. Goodspeed in his elegant Phoenix Block apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Rk. A. M
J. M. Goodspeed
H. P
H. M. Lash
L. M. Jewett
J. P. Dana
C. H
H. B. Stewart
P. S
R. Lash
EK. P. Cook
G. M
J. L. Pickering
GC. M
B. W. Pickering
G. M. Ord
W. H. Brown
C. McLean
Joel Moe
Athens Reading Club
Maj. Goodspeed
Phoenix Block
Frost area social notes and arrivals around Indiana and Dakota
Beebe residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Frost planned a protracted visit to relatives in Indiana. Eden Dakota merchant KE Smith visited Frost on business. Mr Indianius A Humphrey of Patriot Indiana sent a War saw page. Mrs Carrie P Lyons and daughters left for Eden Dakota to rejoin her husband. A Hocking Grange festival on December 4 featured a grand supper and performances by Olive Patten and Elinda Frost. A Frost literary society now meets weekly. Dr P T Bush of Frost conducted a Tennessee trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Frost
Beebe
Indiana
KE. F. Smith
Eden
Dakota
Frost
Indianius A. Humphrey
Hocking Grange
W. W. Rowell
P. D. Patten
A. C. Barrows
Olive Patten
Elinda Frost
Oscar Patten
P. T. Bush
Tennessee
Cc. D
Gratitude Note From Mrs Van Vorhes After Husband’s Funeral
Mrs N H Van Vorhes expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during her husband’s illness and funeral. She says the debt of gratitude is deeply felt and will not be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
N. H. van Vorhes
Ephroka
Fragmentary Trade Card Recites Tools and Ads
A garbled catalog of items lists sewing notions a table mate and various goods plus a sales pitch urging readers to join in. Names like Walker and Helland appear amid scattered phrases about repairs instructions and satisfaction promises.
Groceries and more advertised at Silvasell stand
Pata Pina notes Ryan and Bell successors at Silvasell stand offer a complete stock of family groceries and a line of holiday season goods. They invite calls from holidays and all. The place is Sirius old stand opposite Mason Hall. Also mentions Dang Kaler in Perkins Block and George R. Walker offering photogr aph albums and autographs cheaper than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan & Bell
J. G. Reale & Co
Silvasell Stand
Mason Hall
George R. Walker
Holiday Excursion Rail Tickets Announced
The Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway offers round trip excursion fares on Fridays Saturdays Mondays December 22 1882 December 25 1882 December 29 1882 December 30 1882 and January 1 1883 with return validity through January 3 1883. Tickets are good from any station to any station on their line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo
C. H. V. &I. Railway
Private Sale of Goods at Peoples Prices This Week
A large selection of desirable goods remains and will be offered at private sale from Monday morning through Friday evening. M. Sena & Co invite shoppers to come and take the goods at their own prices. Visit George J. Walker's for books suitable as holiday presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Club
Hunter
Band of
Chillicothe
M. Sena & Co
George J. Walker
Dana & Christmas Gift Line Draws Shoppers
A handsome collection of articles suited for Christmas presents appears at Dana and Company. Shoppers browse a variety of items with festive displays, aiming to find durable, stylish gifts for friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana & Kaler’s
Perkins’ Block
Confectionery Line Highlighted by W T L Brown Co
Athens merchants and surrounding counties are urged to visit W T L Brown Co to inspect their new holiday confectionery line. The wholesale house has received a full eastward shipment of candies offered to trade at competitive Ohio prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. TL. Brown & Co
Ohio
Toys and Vases at Geo R Walker's Book Store
Advertisement notes an endless variety of toys and vases available at Geo R Walker's Book Store offering very cheap prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Walker
Gem Drug Store Ad Near Masonic Hall
Pure drugs and medicines available at Gem Drug Store located second door south of the new Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Drug Store
New Masonic Hall
Penrose Offers Writing Lessons and Jewelry Store Ad
O J Penrose offers 12 lessons in writing for 150 dollars and private instruction in penmanship at Walker's Book Store. Also promotes holiday candies and fruits at the Little Red Front with a large assortment and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Penrose
Walker’s Book Store
Bazaar of Peter Kern Boots Shoes Slippers Sale
All who are interested in purchasing holiday goods should call and examine the elegant stock of boots, shoes and slippers at the Bazaar of Peter Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kern
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Curfman and Hicktak
Frame
Cincinnati
Hall Safe and Lock Company
Common Pleas Court
Knowles
Wim. Dilcher
Meigs
Ieee
van Dervour
Mie
Tolumiem
Couniies of
Semand
Pikering
Warren House
Hutsinpiller
Constable
van Dervoort
Grand Army of the Republic
Col. Jones
Col. Lanning
Dave
Grosvenor
Asst
Adj’t Gen
Columbus Golden Post
J. M. Weteh
Has. P. Reid
Nelewville
Calien
Marshall
Enm
Los
Passiot
Charley Jones
Town
Sixth Streets
Columbus Sunday News
W.C. Lemert
Bucyrus
D. C
North Pacific Railroad
Marietta
Houtsinpiiler
Amiren Ulhom
K. M. Lash
Ohio University
York Township
Justice of the Peace
John F. Camp
T. B. Orme
Felicia Smale
Cleveland
Mrs. Orme
Sunden
Reem
Tom
Nica
Tod Mets
Feda Chre
Advon
I. Walker
Jdia Helland
Amd Peneil
Amd Bear
Pentex
Dang Kaler’s
W. A. Thomas, W.J. Hastings, E. J. Jones
Wyatt
Ames Township
William Hyde
Homer Township
Millfield
Dover Township
Hyde
Dover
Chauncey
A.B. W
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