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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1887
Page
5
An advertisement touts Dr Maines Golden Specific as a harmless drinkable cure for drunkenness. It claims rapid, permanent relief by adding the potion to coffee or tea without the drinker’s knowledge. The copy urges readers to contact the Golden Specific Co in Cincinnati for details.
University holiday break begins next Thursday while Athens schools also close for vacation. A fatal saloon shooting near Trimble is reported with conflicting suspect names. Local merchants prepare for the Christmas rush and several condemnation verdicts are announced for the Marietta Columbus and Northern railroad case.
A Columbus telegraph discusses the Toledo Asylum for the Discharged Democrats from the Athens asylum. It notes Dr Eyman from Lancaster has moved to Toledo while praising Athens County Children’s Home management and sanitation. It recounts Miss Kate Farrell’s death and a poisoning scare involving a embalming fluid cup at Mr William Gillans’ home.
Farmers surveyed express general support for permanent legal protection for quail. They cite the birds’ insect control value and the current two month hunting window as insufficient, noting that protracted hunting leads to near extinction and few sightings for the rest of the year.
A delegation from the Lincoln Club of Athens attends a New York City convention of Republican clubs. The aim is to organize Republican societies nationwide to secure a full party vote next year. Delegates include Charles L. Kurtz Clas H. Grosvenor W G Junod Emmett grompkins and Sheriff Fred Stalder with club president Geo E de Steigner serving as delegate by office.
The annual report filed with the Governor notes 178 students in attendance and a larger senior class than any since 1870, with several graduates expected from the elementary normal department. Free scholarship counties include Allen, Athens, Champaign, Clarke, Clinton, Coshocton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Knox, Mahoning, Medina, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton, Washington, Wayne and Wood.
The Athens Royal Arch Chapter elected new officers at its last meeting including John P. Dana as H P J L Pickering K F C Steerman H M Lash C Hi H E Dickacon P S BE Lash R A C Jobn Graham G M 3d V B Henderson 4 M Di V George Falloon G M in V W H Brown Treasurer C McLean Secretary and W J Hastings Geant. The Gazette notes appointments and future duties affecting the lodge and related posts.
Application filed with the Governor seeks executive clemency for Wesley Allman a life prisoner from Athens County The case stems from a 1881 saloon killing at Buchtel with disputes over who delivered the fatal blow Prosecution officials advocate a careful review noting Cusick and Stafford pleaded guilty to manslaughter and Allman may be misidentified Additional supporters include Allman’s former employer J R Buchtel and local advocates Cursick dead Stafford pardoned earlier
The Athens Chautauqua Circle meets at Mrs. H. K. Blackstone's home on Friday at 2 PM to present a Christmas program including carols readings and local holiday stories. Lincoln Club nominating committees announce tickets for January election with presidents secretaries and directors listed on red and other tickets.
D. M. Burchfield invites readers to visit the Big Bonanza Grocery restocked with groceries and provisions for the holidays. He promises prompt polite attention and lowest prices and asks for holiday orders. C. McLean adds an exhibition of jewelry clocks silverware vases and invites inspection.
F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise Huall's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional cure, stating catarrh is a constitutional disease. The remedy is taken internally, claimed to act on blood and mucus surfaces, with a $1000 promise for any uncured case and 75 cent price via local druggists.
The notice praises Elias Graham for selling family groceries and table produce at lower profits than rivals, promising a large stock of fancy groceries for the holiday season. It also advertises a closing out sale by I Hall in the Hoyt Building, with everything remaining to be cleared before January 1 at cost-possibly prices, urging housekeepers to act.
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit the Book Store of George R Walker opposite the courthouse to view a stock of toys dolls and games for children before making holiday purchases.
The ad promotes Hinparp and Hinparp selling a full stock of useful table and pocket cutlery at very low prices. Shoppers are urged to inspect goods before buying.
Peter Kern and Son advertise a wide line of Indies and gentlemens footwear at their Athens shop. The promotion highlights quality styles and reliable service for local customers seeking fashionable, durable shoes.
M. P. Murpily announces tobacco price support while mail sellers keep old rates. Opposite Court House. C. McLean’s jewelry store invites customers to buy Christmas presents in wide range from rich gifts to inexpensive remembrances with uniformly low prices.
The largest and choicest selection of tropical fruits including oranges lemons figs and bananas bought for the holiday trade at A. O. Sioun’s Red Front. Prices are consistently low.
During the holiday season shoppers are urged to visit T B Wardens grocery for timely supplies. The notice highlights special offers and extended hours to aid families in preparing festive meals.
The Half boys in the Hoyt Building present notable holiday value with 5 and 10 cent counters offering a wide range of budget articles. A handsome toilet set makes an affordable Christmas gift at George K. Walker's shop.
A. O. Sloans Red Front offers holiday candies at the lowest prices in years, despite sharp sugar increases. Customers urged to shop at Sloan's for the season's confections.
C O Rose has taken Stewart Naning Mill east of town and is prepared to furnish building material at the lowest rates.
T. B. Warden reports a larger assortment of holiday merchandise than ever this season and invites customers to visit his store to view offerings and prices.
Don’t miss Peter Kern and Son’s Boot and Shoe Bazaar before Christmas buys. They offer an elegant line of fine wear for ladies and gentlemen.
New display at the Hoyt Building shows white and colored glass items in many attractive and useful forms priced at five and ten cents.
The notice extols George Ry and Walker tins for presenting artotypes described as the finest blend of steel engraving and photography. The pieces are advertised as cheaper and suitable as a handsome Christmas gift.
McLean offers a solid silver thimble for 25 cents and a range of gifts at A. O. Sloan's Red Front. Hoyt Building showcases 5 and 10 cent items, while George Walker’s features gold pens, pencils, toothpicks and an alarm clock. A. McLean’s and C. McLean’s advertise clocks and an extensive photo album selection at Walker’s.
Advertises a large and elegant line of watches jewelry and silverware at C McLean's urging readers to view before buying Christmas and New Year presents.
A. O. Sloan's Red Front showcases a brilliant display of gold and silver watches breast pins chains charms and novel ties plus hundreds of gifts for all ages. Peter Kern and Son promotes fashionable slippers ideal for Christmas presents.
M. P. Murp ry notes stock ample and prepared to sell at old prices. In Hoyt Building, 4 pekee from to are offered at the 5 and 10 cent counter. Amga Hooper's Phoenix Block Restaurant features Doest candies made daily for holiday sales.
The notice urges the public to contact Elias Aeonam for special holiday groceries and confections and invites customers to visit Warden's grocery to view the stock of candies.
A refined display of Christmas cards and holiday proofs chosen with special care for the season at George R Walker's shop.
P. B. Warden announces he will sell candy at lower prices than anyone else in Athens County, promising unbeatable deals to shoppers and signaling a bold price competition in the local market.
An advertisement touts Gooch's Mexican Syrup as a cure for consumption and related lung ailments. It claims to reshape nourishing matter in the body to halt disease progression and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Wm. Moss of Cincinnati. It offers 50 cent bottles or two for one dollar by mail from Cincinnati Drug and Chemical Co.
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