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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1886
Page
4
An advertisement offers the complete set of forty five books with one year subscriptions at $2.00, or five titles for 25 cents, or the entire collection for $1.50. Orders should be sent to the publisher of the Athens Messenger in Athens Ohio.
Removals and notices include Sam Sommer moving stock to a new building near Phenix Block and various local business promotions. Tax real estate payments due this week. Dental work offered at low prices by Dr. Wallace. Quarterly teachers association session scheduled in Nelsonville on the 14th and 16th of next month. Community thanks to Mrs. J E Weidman for cider. Ohio Soldiers roster volume to be issued in about two weeks. Billy Foley’s meat market interior improved. Isaac Wetherby Camp Sons of Veterans to install officers on New Year’s night. next week will publish list. Christmastime business optimism evident in shoppers’ activity. C. W. earnings for November up $44,184 from last year. Warren Foster of Waterloo reportedly awarded a pension per Washington dispatches. Marshall Pete Finsterwald praised for detective work in the Hallett case.
The court upheld a law restricting intoxicants within two miles of county fairs during exhibitions. The ruling affects Athens county fairs on current grounds while local option may apply at next fair. A Grand Army Post camp fire and relief effort notices follow with local figures and damages.
Deacon Frank announces watch meeting services at the colored Baptist Church on year end night with the doors of the New Jerusalem wide open. A glass of Jim Fulton’s sweet crab cider accompanies Christmas dinner. Visit North End Grocery for a pitcher full. A charity concert at City Hall Saturday evening drew smaller attendance than hoped, though the program offered pleasant entertainment. Store windows at Kaler Palmer McGrath attractively arranged, a sight worth a long walk. A Nevada resident near Winnemucca seeks his stolen house, likely via a jail interview with Jake Haslett. Ladies of the Christian church held a Saturday supper and fair raising a handsome sum for the church fund. Gratitude expressed to Mr and Mrs J Lindley Jones for a sample box of fine oranges from Capt A Crippen of Orange County Florida. Amesville Masonic Lodge will hold a public installation of recently elected officers next Monday night with highly interesting incidental ceremonies.
Jake Hallett and his associates are jailed after the theft of C. W. & B. freight car contents over several nights. Key evidence tied to a stolen overcoat worn by Hallett's son, Chas., spurred police work led by Marshal Finsterwald and detective Wm. Henry. Hallett pleads guilty to two car robberies. bail set at 800 and 500 dollars. Chas Hallett recommitted on aiding in the robbery. Val Davis’ preliminary examination scheduled.
A benevolent request urges citizens to not overlook the juvenile inmates of the Children’s Home. Postmaster Sheldon will receive and forward Christmas gifts left for the children, ensuring prompt delivery. Citizens are encouraged to leave simple gifts with Mr. Sheldon, promising substantial satisfaction for the recipients.
The Buffalo Express notes a Findlay Lake photograph showing five generations. It parallels a similar image received by Superintendent Honebrake, featuring a centenarian great great grandmother among descendants to the fifth generation. The piece also covers local notes on Library donations, jail fire, large hogs, Dow law wording, and rail express.
Miss Ollie Wilson visits friends in Albany while Miss Ella Staley stays with her brother on President Street. General Grosvenor returns to Athens after a brief Congress attendance. Hon. Emmett Tompkins travels to Columbus on legislative duties. Will Bundy of the Wellston Argus visits the Messenger office. H. R. Mathias seen in town. Mrs Anna Ewers returns from Coolville. Will Brown visits his mother in Bates County Missouri. Miss Emma Grosvenor in Washington City as guest of Mrs Sherman. Miss Lulu Brashears heads to Columbus for the holidays. Miss Cora Port returns from Missouri and Cincinnati looking well. Mrs Samuel Axtell returns from Caldwell after a pleasant visit.
On Tuesday evening the Athens Commandery installed new officers and presented retiring Eminent Sir John P. Dana with a fine Masonic ring to show esteem for his two years of faithful service as presiding officer.
The Athens High School lists pupils with average daily grades of 90 or above and excused from examinations in specific subjects. Names include William Armitage Issie Foster Lucy Hall Minnie Maxwell Rosa Williams Carl Frame Earl Logan Jennie Ryan Hubert Evans Mattie McCune Lizzie Foster Nellie Foster Minnie Dean Audree Lowry Mable Mann Elma Paul Lee Constable Becca Cochran Clara Leslie Frank Rose James Madrey Bertha Jones Rice Lash Grace Poston Hattie Hines.
The ladies thank all who assisted in the charity benefit at Athens City Hall Saturday evening. Reciters and performers such as Mr Ra mas for Joan of Piano, Miss Donnally, Mr John Dana, Harry Hoyt, and Miss Smith of Frost provided varied entertainment. Receipts totaled near $50 to be carefully expended. By order of the President Mrs Yonrz.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Internal remedy that acts on the blood and mucus surfaces. Prepared by J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The holiday season highlights superb breakfast dinner and tea sets at Miss Lizzie E Gabriel's China Store two doors south of Masonic Building. Also mentions writing desks at Putnam & Fletcher's.
Two weeks after the Stillwater Minnesota wedding of Chas W. Foster and Miss Kittie Brosious, Uncle Hall Foster, nearing his 91st birthday, notes he received a wedding cake slice and extends greetings and wishes for many happy anniversaries, hoping to share in future celebrations with the couple and friends.
The announcement on Hocking Valley road fares is corrected. Half fare round trips apply on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. Tickets are good for return at any time through January 3.
An 19th century advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness or liquor habit by covertly adding to coffee or tea. It asserts thousands of drinkers became temperate without knowing, with no harm and guaranteed cures. Circul ar and details offered by Golden Specific Co of Cincinnati Ohio Navy 11 no 45 ly.
A Gratifying Place to Visit invites shoppers to Miss Lizzie Gabriel's China and Variety store two doors south of the Masonic building for holiday articles at low prices. John C. Campbell showcases a new Russell Building room with parlor dining and bedroom sets, furniture, and desks. Putnam and Fletcher offer watches clocks and jewelry. A Q O Sloan promises country party candies and nuts at reduced local prices, with guaranteed quality and satisfaction.
Unheard of bar gains highlight a grand sale at the Arcade Building store offering all wool blankets quilts comforts shawls and underwear of all kinds. All new goods are offered irrespective of cost with a firm closing date of December 25.
Mr James Farrell announces a holiday selection at T B Wardens Fancy Grocery featuring a grand display of candies a nutty assortment and an elaborate Christmas tree. The selection includes Bear and Venison Steaks Pheasants Mallard Duck Quail and Saddle Rock Oysters for patrons to choose during the season.
Rubber Boots and Shoes WHOLESALE. We are now prepared to fill orders at wholesale in Women and Men's Bubkle Arctics, Women and Men’s overshoes, rubber boots, etc. at the lowest prices known to the rob ine trade. For Holiday Presents go to Kaler, Palmer & McGrath's with the best assortment and low prices.
Oysters available from Amta Horper at Phoenix Block Restaurant. Fresh Baltimore oysters sold by the can or in bulk. The establishment also advertises the best brand of seeds.
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