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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1882
Page
4
The advertisement lists deep holiday discounts across items from good white shirts at 25 cents to overcoats starting at $2.00, jeans by the yard, blankets, millinery, cashmeres, and cloaks. It also urges subscribers to pay up, notes new local additions, and mentions community events and notices around Athens.
The article notes a moderate temperature and anticipated rain making a green Christmas seem possible. It cites Mr Venner who is uneasy about his forecast for late December, while acknowledging that weather changes remain unpredictable day to day.
The Messenger urges subscribers living outside the county limits to pay amounts due up to the start of the new year or face cessation of the paper and legal collection on their accounts. It appeals to remote subscribers across the country to respond to the notice.
Rev. C. D. Barbour formerly of the Episcopal Mission church married Miss Clara Perry daughter of the late Lemuel Perry of Gallipolis in Jacksonville Florida on December 13. They will visit Washington Delaware Philadelphia and other points before settling in Plymouth Massachusetts. Miss Perry is described as cultured and suitable as a minister's wife.
At the last regular meeting of Constitution Lodge F and A M of Marshfield the officers elected for the ensuing year include W M J Boden, Senior Warden I M Barker, Junior Warden Cameron Holmes, Treasurer T J Allison, Secretary I N McCoy, SD Elmer Gabriel, JD W G Galligher, and Sentinel J M Stewart. Installation set for Wednesday December 27.
Miss Lizzie Love, a highly regarded public school teacher, wed Mr. Millikin of Bellefontaine. Her Athens friends extend cordial wishes for a happy and prosperous married life.
The Colum bus Hocking Valley and Toledo Rail road Company posted gross earnings of 65507.02 dollars for the first week in December.
Former Athens Asylum superintendent Dr H C Rutter was thrown from a sleigh at Bellefontaine Monday afternoon and suffered grave injuries including Potts fracture of the left leg. He was brought to the Asylum near Columbus and is expected to be bedfast for weeks. Mrs Rutter was uninjured. The piece also notes Master Harry Mirick’s seventh birthday party with many gifts for him.
The Band of Hope schedules a grand entertainment at the A M E Church on the 30th inst with Rev Mrs Auty presiding. Mrs Auty will conduct Sunday services on the 31st inst. A general invitation to the public is extended for both events.
County Infirmary Director Allison and his wife have returned from a lengthy, pleasant visit to friends in Morgan county, marking a cordial end to their travels.
A visit to Mr. T. M. D. Pilcher’s new brick home on east Union street notes its completion in eleven weeks from start. The nine rooms showcase white oak and white walnut with South American cedar panels, new blinds, and multiple closets. Pilcher’s factory employes and skilled team are praised for rapid, quality carpentry.
Harry Dewitt son of grocer D Dewitt performed a brave act Friday by rescuing a boy named Sayers who fell through canal ice. He pulled the child out by the ears and earned gratitude from friends and two dollars from Mr Sayers.
Baltimore December 15 cattle prices were steady for higher quality stock with top steers at 6.35 to 7.05 per hundred pounds. First quality 4.75 to 5.50, ordinary grades about 3.2. A fair, moderate demand for cattle and 6,181 head reported. Sheep and lamb quotations listed: sheep 9.25 to 9.50 per hundred pounds. lambs 4 to 5.5 per pound.
A recent tea hosted by the Members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church realized 29 dollars toward a church pew project in this place.
Garden town items report nightly open air concerts by hunters and dogs and a claim of a living baby elephant on Zion's Hill. Miller Beam from Wyoming Territory wintering with relatives. Noah Miles returns to Virginia. Mrs. Stanley visits relatives. Miss Julia Lawhead hosts a dancing party and Marionette wedding bells vibe perky. Protracted meeting at Zion church starts next Sunday. John Steinmetz Sr plans a Christmas turkey roast. Fifteen dollars raised for Frost church Christmas tree. Elmer Clark ill with fever. Local road petition circulates from C Burley to J W Miller residence. Miss Lizzie Kimen improving. Eva Blackwood visits Pratt's Fork. John Angell buys turkeys and tends nursery flowers.
Holiday shoppers are urged to view Meerschaum pipes at Mr M P Furphey's cigar stand. The selection is described as artistic and highly desirable for Christmas gifts, with pieces likely to be treasured by recipients.
We announce holiday excursion dates on Fridays Saturdays and Mondays December 22 23 25 29 30 1882 and January 1 1883. The C H V T railway offers round trip excursion rates from any suy station to any on their line, with tickets valid for return until January inclusive.
In Cincinnati we secured a large stock suitable for holiday presents. If you doubt what to give, look carefully through our house and you can decide. Dana & Kaler, Perkin's Block.
Elegant jewelry novelties advertised as ideal presents are shown at Kurts and Minears store. The catalog emphasizes stylish gift items for men and women in time for holiday shopping.
Card shop George R Walker's offers a selection of Christmas and New Year cards with festive designs and message options for sending season greetings.
Silk neckwear and handkerchiefs plus other refined goods advertised as stylish presents for both women and men offered by Dana and Kaler in Perkins Block with appealing prices.
Crowded daily and nightly, shoppers seek beautiful articles for holiday presents at Gem Drug Store of Chas. B. Henderson, with Zenner's hosting a festive shopping atmosphere.
Fancy candies at Winger's Little Red Front for the holidays, Connene and Malaga grapes, new crop nuts, and a wide range of toys and vases at George R. Walker's Book Store. Penrose offers card writing private instruction and Bible filling services during daytime. Satisfaction guaranteed.
If you want anything in the way of books for holiday presents call at George Ed Walker's. The shop offers a selection suitable for gift giving with dependable service and timely availability for shoppers.
The Little Red Front storefront offers a vast selection of confectionery and fruits for the holiday season. The market showcases the widest assortment and the lowest prices, attracting shoppers seeking bargains and seasonal treats.
George R Walker advertises John Holland’s gold pens and pencils and invites callers to learn current prices.
We mean just what we say and invite you to visit for the largest selection of Christmas presents. The notice promises broad assortments across categories and brands.
Notices record three 1882 weddings in Athens county Ohio. Clarke Gilbert wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev. R. C. Stewart officiating. Bingham Steed marriage performed at Marshfield also in Athens county with Rev. R. K. Harper officiating. Wheeler Smith ceremony completed on a Friday evening with local clergy.
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