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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1895

Page

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Frank Kelly Held On Perjury Charge In Glouster Case

Frank Kelly appeared before Squire J. W. Jones at Glouster on Friday charged with perjury after a preliminary trial set a $200 bond for grand jury appearance. He failed to bond, was jailed Saturday, and had testified as a State witness in the Harshey burglary case, admitting prior false testimony. His actions raise questions about the use of turning state's evidence and accountability for perjury in criminal proceedings.

Frank Kelly Squire J. W. Jones Glouster Kelly William Harshey Sidenfield Common Pleas Court Harshey Athens William Anderson Ithrist Railroad Co

John Richards Involved In West End Altercation In Police Notice

A recurring incident involves John Richards being trouble prone after drinking. Saturday he quarreled near the First National Bank corner and was escorted away by Sheriff Riley. Later he was attacked by Ed West Bon Wright and Herb Sloan near John Gross saloon, suffering scalp wounds and two broken hand bones. Warrants issued for West Wright and Sloan. they have not yet appeared. The report notes jury activity in a separate T O C railroad case with interrogatories causing delays and a hung jury, while the court continued the suit for damages.

John Richards John First National Bank Riley Richards Ed West Bon Wright Herb Sloan John Gross West End Mjills West Wright Sloan

New Trial Granted for W A Warren in Orchard Case

Judge de Steigner granted a new trial for W A Warren after ruling the state failed to prove identification of a letter alleged to be Warren's. Warren must post 1500 bond, provided by his wife, for appearance. Also note Pillsbury's public library benefit featuring the boys sextette on Monday evening December 30.

de Steigner W. A. Warren Warren Christopher Basom Coolville Higley

Catarrh Balm Promises Cure for All Sufferers

Mrs Zacharias of Cincinnati reports relief from chronic catarrh after using Pretzinger's Catarrh Balm bought for 50 cents. She claims long-lasting improvement for herself and her son, and praises the remedy as a godsend. A sample is offered by Pretzinger Bros of Dayton, Ohio for a 2 cent stamp.

Zacharias Everett St Cincinnati Pretzinger Pritzinger Dros Dayton Ohio

Presbyterian church social and bazaar at city hall

The Presbyterian ladies held a social and bazaar at the city hall on Thursday evening. A large display of women handiwork was sold with a supper for ten cents. The Athens Military Band provided music, George Willsbury of Marietta performed, and Misses Florence Craig and Mabel Wickham gave recitations. The event cleared over fifty dollars for church treasuries.

Presbyterian Church Athens George Willsbury Marietta Pillsbury Florence Craig Mabel Wickham Treasuries

G A N Gifts for Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home

Ohio G A N officers solicit state posts for Christmas presents for 900 children at the Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home at Nenin. About $525 raised with $1000 more hoped. A 25 member committee will purchase gifts. distribution on Christmas morning at the Xenia Home with Department Commander Townsend and staff attending.

Ohio Nenin Townsend W. BR. C G. A. Ri Xenia

A New Druggist at the Athens State Hospital

Charles Switzer, youngest son of Sheriff W H Switzer of Gallipolis, was appointed druggist of the Athens State Hospital on Monday. The appointment came at the solicitation of H Johnson, a board trustee. Switzer is praised as a polite intelligent youth with a bright future and is noted as one of the youngest pharmacists in a state institution in Ohio. He left Gallipolis Tuesday aboard KK M with many friends to wish him success.

Charles Switzer W. H. Switzer Gallipolis Athens State Hospital H. ©. Johnson Charley Switzer Ohio

Modern Mother endorses syrup of figs for children

The Modern Mother finds syrup of figs as a gentle effective laxative for children and notes it is more acceptable to them. True remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. We offer felt boots with rubbers priced at 31.90 by E. C. Logan & Co.

California Fig Syrup Co E. C. Logan & Co

Property Transfers in Athens and Surrounding Townships

A compiled list of land and lot transfers across Athens, Ames, Dover, Rome, Trimble, Glouster, Waterloo, and York townships. Names include Wm Barker, Theodore Pidcock, A M Knight, Mary A Morton, Shoby & Stalder, Chas Super, Jennie Ewing, Stephen Acton, John Bartlett, Henry McGill, Robert Pearson, Joseph Taylor, Dennis White, J W Jones, Samuel Peach, Abram Lewellen, Mary Carter, Frank Niekirk, and Joseph Mahaffy among others. Transactions cover parcels of varying sizes from fractions of acres to several dozens, with notes on sub-divisions, ranges, lots, and tax certificates.

W. E. Peters A. M. Knight Mary A. Morton Ashbury Carsey John E. Bartlett Mill Lot Rome Herry McGill Ella McGill Trimble Robert Pearson John McLaughilin Joseph Taylor Emily J. McKinley Glouster Thomas Hutchinson Dennis White J. W. Jones Ida £. Cheadle Jennie Ewing Samuel Peach York Mary Carter Frank Niekirk Buechtel C. E. Stratton Joseph Mahaffy Mary Kennison

Holiday arrivals and clergy visits scattered across towns

Supt. C. S. Wheaton moved family to Sunny Side. Rev. Dr. Powell preached in Logan and Pittsburg. Prof. Hulbert from Lane Seminary filled local pulpit and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Drown. Holiday visitors include L. M. Foster of Harvard, C. Ei. Skinner of Pittsburg, Bertha McVey of East Liverpool, Herb McVey of Somerset, and numerous others visiting relatives in Linden, Anderson, Barnesville, Chillicothe, and Wellston.

Powell Somerset Aiv W. W. McVey Myrtle Sarah Stinson Linden George Brown Piketon Anderson Indiana Air W. J. Risley Logan Inez Liddle Barnesville Miss Hill New Plymouth Fred McLean Chillicothe Edith Stewart Tapper’s Plains Nellie Cobb Wellston Mr. Briggs Tullicothe

Vacation notices and holiday sales around Akron and Zaleski

Miss Kate Cranz spends vacation with home friends near Akron. College closes Friday for holiday and reopens January 6 1806. P A Baght visits Pike county at George Brown and Claud Deiterich homes. The Delta Tans pledge Stearn of Washington DC and Wells of Wellston. Mrs Read and two daughters May and Grace visit old home in Zaleski. Prof Evans and Miss Findley ill, affecting classes. Minnie Roach praised for teaching. Campbell Glazier stock up for holiday trade. selling surplus pieces. Campbell Glazier advertises sale. Chappelear’s Bronchini recommended for coughs and related ailments. Master Joe King to perform at Pillsbury’s Public Library Benefit on Monday Dec 30, admission 25 cents. F E Goldsberry proclaims cash business to avoid bad debts. Gem Restaurant offered for Christmas candies.

Kate Cranz Akron P. A. Baght Pike County George Brown Claud Deiterich Delta Tans Messrs Stearn Washington, D. C Wells Wellston Read May Grace Zaleski Evans Findley Minnie Roach Joe King Wonderful Boy Pillsbury’s

Protracted meeting stalls at Mt Pleasant church

County correspondence notes visits and greetings from Mt Pleasant. Etla Dobbs of Findlay visiting relatives. James Cuckler of Pleasant Valley staying with brother Jacob Cackler and family. Mrs Mary Samms of Athens spent weekend with parents George and Mrs Lillie.

Mt. Pleasant Church Airs Etla Dobbs Findlay James Cuckler Pleasant Valley Jacob Cackler Mary Samms Athens George Lillie

Local Social Roundup and School Recess Notice

Mrs William Lash is on the sick list. Several residents visit relatives in Columbus Hibbardsville Rutland and Athens. School closed Friday for a two week recess. Dr F F Gillian is able to be out after ten days with la grippe. Football game with Grouster was canceled due to Glouster boys absence.

William Lash Addleman Columbus L. D. Moore Hibbardsville Miss Lean Near Athens Stella Koons Zoa Bryson Athens Frank L. Dike S. H. Johnson John Patterson Ames Township Amesville F. F. Gillitan la Grippe Grouster Glouster

Miss Lou Dean Visits for Holiday News and Events

Miss Lou Dean from Athens stayed with her parents for the holidays. An oyster supper at the G A R hall on New Year’s Eve aims to raise funds for a church organ. Religious meetings continue at the Universalist church led by Rev Carrie W Brainard with Rev J R Carpenter helping later in the week. Married at Parkersburg on the 13th, Wo Wickham wed Lucinda Barrows, with Woodard officiating. H G Frost Post No 241 elected officers for the year including P C Mbenezer Pinter and Surgeon Hiram Burden.

Lou Dean Athens Young People Christian Union G. A. KR Universalist Church Carrie W. Brainard J. R. Carpenter McConnelsville Parkersburg W. Va W. Wickham Lucinda Barrows Diev. B.sy. Woodard Rome H. G. Frost P. C Mbenezer Pinter V. C Lewis Richardsony Jd. V. C James M. Townsend Hiram Burden Ll. A. Denne Sol Ay Fotmeon A. Nathan Hateh Chas, Donn Gelewate Richardson Lewis Richardardson

Community notes and holiday notices from Oakley area

Local residents report sidewalk repairs by the council and citizens. Thomas Costello welcomed a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. M. Tidd. Visits from relatives include John Wolf from Illinois and James Gunder. Church property fence moved rearward between two churches. Holiday guests listed from Waterford, Hamden, Daleton, Parkersburg. Students home for holidays from several cities. Christmas Eve suppers planned by Congregational and Methodist groups. New fashion magazines from McDowell to readers with subscription details. Columbiad magazine issue noted with poetry and fiction.

Thomas Costello Oakley Minnie Cole M.tidd John Wolf Fromllinois James Gunder M. E Otto Barth Son Morrison Waterford Jas Lt. Morrison Alice Davis Hamden J. J. Lyons Daleton W. H. Lyons Parkersburg

Uncalled Letters List at Post Office 1805 Dec 9

A historical post office notice lists remaining uncalled letters for December 9 1805 including Allen Gibson Atkins Harpsketer Blackstone Davies King Walitod Stoneburner Ford Stella and others with recipients Mrs Prank Mr Kiles Miss Maggie Lizzie Grace L Ford Stella J 8 Walthill Stella.

Allen Def. Gibson Kiles Atkins Prank Harpsketer D. W. Blackstone M. L. McDaniel Prank Davis Cal King W. J. Wpativod Maggie Stoneburner Lizzie Ford Grace L. Walthill Ford Stella

Nineteenth century tonic claims cures for nervous ailments

Local notices praise Dr Wheeler’s Nerve Vitalizer for curing epileptic fits in a young New Holland girl after two bottles. Advertisements urge relief for headaches, sleeplessness, and debility. Various products and shops promoted, including Chamberlain remedies, One Minute Cough Cure, pure malt whiskey, dyes, and Christmas treats at Gem Restaurant and Cotton Brothers grocery.

New Holland Ohio John Orahood Dr. Wheeler Orahood Cline’s

Marriage Licenses and Rheumatism Cure Endorsement

The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Warren W. Burns with Maggie E. Copeland and others. It also reports a Hartwick New York lumberman’s wife suffering rheumatism for five months and praises Chamberlains Pain Balm at 50 cents a bottle via W. H. McKee as the sole relief, with the claim that many severe rheumatism cases have been cured.

D. Robinson Hartwick N. Y Robinson Chamberlain W. H. Mc Kee

Rooms for Rent in College Place with Steam Heat

Rooms for rent with bath gas and steam heat. Flats consist of five rooms parlor bedroom dining room kitchen and bath with hot and cold water. Also an eight room dwelling finished and heated by steam from main building with large cellar. Call on D. H. Moone.

D. H. Moone

Christmas Holiday Rates for B and O S W Tickets

On December 24 25 and 31 1895 and January 1 1896 B and O S W will sell round trip tickets between all stations on its line and to principal points on many connecting lines at one and one third fare. Tickets good returning up to and including January 2 1896. Ticket agents will give full particulars. DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve cures piles. Cline s Pharmacy.

Fairview Jersey Dairy and Local Ads

Jersey milk sold at per quart and per gallon cream at per gallon butter milk at per gallon best creamery butter at per pound orders drop at Stalder Co s groc ery or by mail A Riney Supt plus ads for DeWitts Early Risers and Campbell Glazier furniture One Minute Cough Cure advertised with device of instant relief and pharmacy references.

Best Jersey Best Creamery I’, Stalder & Co A. L. Riney Supt Cline

Local notices and ads mix in Athens Ohio page

Classified items include a cash for second growth hickory and white oak offer from The Spoke & Handle Factory, a Dec 30 City Hall gathering by George H. Junod and G. L. Pillsbury, a Pub le Library benefit with 25 cent admission, new holiday canned goods from Carron Bros, medical endorsements for Shaw's Pure Malt Whiskey sold by K M Laird, DeWitt's Little Early Risers from Cline's Phar, Christmas dinner at Gem Restaurant, Fairview farm dairy orders by tele 46, One Minute Cough Cure by Cline's Pharmacy, and W B Lawrence Athens Ohio insurance agency.

Spoke George H. Junod Athens Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Richards Again W.A. Warren Mrs. Zacharias of The Presbyterian Social and Soccar Chriat Wm. Barker Theodore Pidcock Alexander Township Youkins Clarinda Bodkins Ames Loyina Carpenter DOVER Stephen Acton O. R. Burge Chauncey Wm. Smith Lovi Waterloo George and J. RK. Sickels Abram Lewellen Presbyterian Church Notes Supt. C. S. Wheaton Sunnyside College Notes Campbell & Glazier Campbell & Glazier's Chappelear F. E. Goldsberry Gem Restaurant Hickory Grove Mr. Carbaugh of Chase Frank Hooper Br. A. Hooper Athens Friends Miss Letta Stansbury Rutland Effie Hooper A. Lash Rev J. 3. Gash Cheshire Frost Couolville McDowell la Mode de Paris la Mode Messrs. A. McDowell & Co West 14Th Street New York Columbiad Columpian Praisuine Co U.S Royal Holland J. ¥. Schenck Caddo, Ind. Ter Banner W. H. McKee Eiveryone C. T. Pieton State Hotel Denison Texas Major Picton Lena Finley Stewart Dew de- Witt Goldsberry’ S. Allom Gem Joun Ff Canpenten Shaw R. M. Anrd Cotton Brothers’ Grocery New Gem J. H. Canventer Warren W. Burns Maggie E. Copeland Jesse M. Cooley Rhoda M. Brooks George H. Lowden Daisy D. Moore Frederick Fouly Emma J. Robinson Joseph W. Kidwell and Grace L. Ford Arthur Hickman A. Blanch Mar Nis Charles Monks Margaret J. Ruflick Fred. B. Walker Eva H. Carpenter College Place DeWitt Fairview Jersey Dairy Campbell & Glazier’s Furniture Men G. L. Pillsbury and A Merry Company City Hall Puble Library Carron Bros Medical Fraternity K. M. Laird DeWitt's J. H. Carpenter Fairview Farm W. B. Lawrence
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