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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1880
Page
4
A notice announces the relocation and continuation of Drs Lash and Wilson successors to Joinson & Wilson in the Mephine and Source ry building, second Building West of New Court, Athens Ohio. Effective January 1, 1980, the practice record indicates permanent establishment.
Local column notes Christmas events at City Hall Loan Exhibition and M.E. Sabbath school program moved to City Hall. Excursion rates to Athens County towns, holiday trade activity, and a temperance movement meeting led by multiple local figures. Includes a roster of county officials and a business directory with many Athens vendors and tradesmen.
The Eighth Annual Re Union of the Stock men of the West will be held at the Walnut Street House in Cincinnati on Thursday evening January 13 1881. Col H H Davis and Mr Dan Bowers and assistants assure a pleasant stay for visitors with central location and affordable charges at this first class hotel.
A local railroad worker from near Canaanville vanished on Friday sparking river search for a watery grave. The missing man reappeared alive after a day, explaining he had taken a lay off at a nearby village.
The Amateur McCullough Club offers an evening of plays at City Hall on Friday night. Proceeds benefit the Masonic Fraternity. Admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents, season tickets to the Loan Exhibition admit the bearer and grant a reserved seat for 10 cents.
The Christmas table will feature two large fat young turkeys sent by Mr and Mrs Tom Rardin of Chillicothe. Their annual benevolence continues to be remembered with gratitude both now and in the future.
The Treasurer Coe has extended the due date for December taxes, allowing tardy payers to settle without penalties for several days. Snowfall is light, not matching Vennor’s eleven foot forecast, but a white Christmas remains possible, described as a potential safety measure.
The Masonic Loan Exhibition now at City Hall draws praise for the effort of volunteers and contributors. The event, though weather affected attendance, continues through Friday night and seeks continued public support for its charitable purpose.
The county legal fraternity formed a Bar Association last Tuesday in the court chamber with Col. R. A. Constable as Chairman. Officers include Judge John Welch as President and Emmett Tompkins as Secretary, with several committees established to promote fraternal ties and legal reform.
An erratum corrects the half fare sale dates for the M. and C. line from the 22d to the 24th to the 23d to the 25th inclusive. Ohio University will shutter for holiday vacation today with classes resuming January 11.
E Anthony of Guysville Ohio argues the Davis farm near the county seat is ideal for a children’s home citing land quality health benefits and proximity. He notes sun heat air and water aid health and claims valley health advantages over hills. The letter ends reflecting tax receipts and local show windows delight.
Local business promotes a large and attractive stock of toys aimed at families and children. Calkin's Brothers markets a broad selection to meet holiday and daily play needs.
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