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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1875
Page
5
Advertising item notes American and Swiss watches for sale at the Jewelry Store of C. McLean in Athens. Mentions doctorly offices, local business activity, upcoming events, and community notices including social events, temperance meeting, a neck-tie party, a Good Templars lodge, a strike rumor, injuries, and local commerce changes.
Athens bids farewell to Abner Cooley after thirty two years of local service as a merchant builder and civic contributor. He plans to move to West Liberty Muscatine county Iowa where his character and business record are praised by New Liberty residents.
The lecture titled Intemperance its Causes Consequences and Remedy will be delivered by Miss Anna V Raper Friday evening at the M E Church in this place. She speaks without notes and is noted for impassioned eloquence and strong public interest in her causes. Attend the talk tomorrow evening.
Mrs Angele C Davis of Athens will lecture at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday the 14th. The talk titled The Riddle of the Sphinx will be delivered under the auspices of the L S T L and is not connected with temperance. The London Times recalls her memorable performance two years ago.
A wagon driver stopped across the street crossing at Potter’s corner delaying pedestrians who had to pass around a timber projection in mud. The marshal arrived as the driver and his rested team were turning the next corner after discussing the weather with a sidewalk acquaintance.
A suit in equity known as the case of the Howe heirs regarding ownership of valuable Louisiana real estate was decided in favor of the plaintiffs. The decision was handed down in Washington City on the 7th inst. Maj. Chas Townsend represented the Howe heirs.
A telegram from Athens to the Cincinnati Commercial cites an intelligent source claiming the Baltimore and Ohio road plans making Athens the terminus of its line. The note says the Short-Line from Athens eastward is the main interest driving potential changes.
J. H. Ross of Parkersburg while roofing a sand-house near the Hocking Valley depot on Monday fell from the top and struck his stomach on the railroad track causing internal injuries. He was taken home during the day.
Ira Davis, previously described as fractured wrist, visited the office to assert it was only a sprain. He rejected the implication of an impaired bone structure and stated recovery is satisfactory.
Captain Dan Grosvenor reports that his unit received a late improved Springfield rifle from state authorities. The weapon showcases notable inventive ingenuity, reflecting advances in firearm construction observed last week.
Philanthropy and amusement will be promoted at the dramatic entertainment at the Town Hall. The Athens Amateur company presents a large programme on Monday evening.
The piece urges keeping a practical remembrance of the destitute during holidays, noting extreme poverty among locals that seems almost unbelievable. It emphasizes not letting festive celebrations erase concern for those in need.
The column reports a Christmas tree and oyster supper at Temperance Hall hosted after Albany Lodge 158 F and A M installed officers on Friday. D S Moore trips to Cincinnati for stock, A Wilson ships a premium steer and hogs, Warren Foster sells part of property to Wm Brooks. New schoolhouse delays furniture delivery, Atwood Institute starts winter term January 7. Weather turns mild then cold. Ladies Fair anticipated at Town Hall. Green's Salt Works on the Hocking cited as a railroad terminus.
An exchange notes no shift in fur fashions this season. The editor is absent or silenced by a wife’s mistaken notion. A visit to Selig's offers new and beautiful Ladies' Fur styles at very low prices, promising an added holiday wardrobe for the household.
In making purchases early you gain advantages such as a broad selection a leisurely pace and reduced crowding. Kurtz & Norris promote a selection window with more details available. City McLean advertises Elgin watches as affordable gifts. Kurtz & Norris highlights holiday books and elegant assortments. Armitage & Davis showcases a display of confectionery goods on State street for holiday shoppers.
Messrs. W. B. Voorhes & Son clear remaining balance stock of yarns at near manufacture cost to help families. The notice urges quick action as days grow shorter and recommends buying an Alarm Clock at Ciny McLean's to avoid wasted time in bed.
A varied assortment of home made Gentlemen's Underwear in all sizes, advertised as specially tailored for their trade, is offered at a price just above original cost by B. Voornes & Son.
D Zenner and Co advertise extraordinary inducements with a new sales offer and promotional incentives designed to attract customers and boost purchases.
The Hiram Bingham farm is for sale cheap. New books albums writing desks work boxes and fine paperries arrive. Visit Walker's opposite the Court House to have boots made with neat repairs.
Spilk reports the Seligs announce large reductions across all seasonal goods to finish their winter stock before holidays. The Times notes the rare holiday arrivals and astonishing bargains aim to clear out the establishment before the Centennial year.
The piece notes a display at Messrs T. M. D. Pilcher & Co in Athens with pictures brackets wall pockets and other novelties plus low prices on parlor furniture. It also praises Pickering & Sons toy selections and Mrs Golden’s holiday stock. Vorhes & Son cut prices on dry goods and related items. A Champion Stone Pump is endorsed as an efficient water carrier for homes and yards.
A new selection of Perfumery is advertised by DONNAN & PICKERING S D Zenner Co. The notice urges readers to read the fresh offerings and explore the advertised items today.
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