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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1880
Page
4
Drs. Lash and Wilson successors to Johnson and Wilson announce permanent occupation of medicine and surgery in Athens Ohio. They are located in the second building west of the new court house with an effective date of January 1 1880.
Omitted name of Capt. H. Minton corrected. A key found at the Post Office can be claimed at the Messenger office. Town activities include a street concert by the 2nd Regiment and Turner Bands and a large union temperance meeting. Obituaries, charity calls, and reports on holidays commerce and the Masonic Loan Exhibition are detailed with local names and figures.
The McCullough Club gave a Friday City Hall performance with Emmett Tompkins and Lizzie Gould delivering top notch acting as Duke Aranza and Juliana in the Honeymoon. The ensemble, including Ambrose Davis A M Scott and Lou Davis, drew praise for a thoroughly satisfying public entertainment.
An amateur sportsman recounts a six hour Christmas fox chase beginning at Higgin's run in Athens township, then through Bing ham's farm to Lash's woods. Eighteen hounds took part. The report notes the chase was highly gratifying though the final Reynard capture is not stated. Dogs named include Len Brown's favorites Dick Troup and Puss.
The Fair and series of entertainments at City Hall support the 2nd Regiment Band and invite generous local patronage. A concert Thursday features the Turner Band of Marietta promising rich entertainment. We go to press early on Wednesday to note the Walking Match held yesterday morning inaugurating the week’s attractions.
Dr. H. M. Lash brought a batch of illustrated Christmas cards from Philadelphia and presented them to friends here. The cards were described as entrancingly lovely and among the most attractive and unique holiday ties of the season.
An editor reports a well known legal practitioner praised the Athens county bar for its exceptional total abstinence with none of its active members drinking even moderately during a recent hotel conversation.
The Nashville American reports Capt Luzerne P. Harper of Ohio wed Miss Ida Lewis at the bride’s home 313 Broad Street at 7 30 yesterday morning Rev J B West officiated in a small gathering of close friends The couple left for the East at 8 30 and Harper’s Nashville friends extend warm wishes for a happy marriage with the couple touring the area with relatives this week
The Asylum’s Amusement Hall hosts a massive thirty eight foot tall Christmas tree richly trimmed for patients. The hall and decorations reflect careful effort by Superintendent Rutter Steward Hamblin Dr Bell Pickering and druggist Willy S. Jones as thanks for courtesies shown during a recent visit.
Citizens, led by Presbyterian Church ladies, plan a pastor's reception Friday evening at the parsonage. The event invites all residents regardless of church affiliation, aiming to foster a gratifying social reunion and pleasant occasion.
A fragment from a financial notice warns those indebted on MESSENGER to settle their scores promptly. It thanks those who have complied and states that persistent defaulters will face decisive measures after limited delay.
The Mayors official record lists individuals with fines and costs paid or committed during the holidays. Henry Born paid 3.50, Fred Ryan Jr paid 4.50, Freeman Johnson 83.65, Tho s Burgess 3.65, L. King 4.85, Frank Cochran 12.40, Joseph Bougher 5.65 committed.
A local notice reports the wedding today of Dr Chas L Wilson a young medical townsman to Miss Lucy Adams at the bride’s Warr en residence with Rev N P Bailey officiating and Dr E A Kelley as groomsman. Misses Lizzie and Anna Constable of Athens are bridesmaids.
Blanche Cornell, visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Cornell in Columbus, fell down stairs at their home sustaining serious head injuries. Friends feared for her condition immediately after the accident on Saturday.
Two matrimonial alliances to be consummated today between well known community partners prompt separate paragraphs in our next issue. The events are leading social topics and attract attention from residents and local observers.
Judge Minton calls young people slow as the probate office reports less marriage activity during the holiday period. The matrimonial mill at the probate office has not run as lively as anticipated.
Col. George Baker county clerk reports Athens County sent eight convicts to the penitentiary over the past year and drew $1142.99 from the state treasury.
The fine sleighing since our last issue has been enjoyed by many who own or can hire borrow or improvise a structure on runners.
Christmas Ladder on Saturday night drew a grand crowd and was valued at about 250 dollars in presents. Miss Della Kirkland, Mr Edgar Kirkland, and Charlie Richards of Marietta visit friends nearby. Mr and Mrs Robert Brill stay with Mrs George Plumley. Mrs Byron moves into a new house expected to be the town’s finest residence once finished. The local M E Church event continues.
Mr Bartlett D Hayes died last Thursday night of general paralysis. A sleigh accident occurred between here and Guysville with no injuries and a badly damaged sleigh. Mr Hobson, his wife and daughter Stella fell into the snow after a Christmas dinner sleigh ride. all escaped unharmed. Mrs Hobson visited Joy to see her daughters. The notice includes health advice promoting Hop Bitters for nervous digestion and overall wellness.
Dr Clarence Maris acted within the law while transporting bodies for anatomical study as Assistant to the Demonstrator of Anatomy at Starling Medical College Columbus. J M Wheaton MD Prof Anat y Starling Med College writes in defense before public opinion in this city and county.
A Cairo Bulletin note quotes a dialog where a woman praises Ho Bitters for clearing and beautifying skin and blood. The exchange suggests the product as a cure all and health booster.
John Friday announces six week clearance of remaining ready made clothing at D Zenner Co. offering prices half of those before the holidays. The sale promises unprecedented bargains in Athens as Mr Friday proves his candor with steep reductions across the department.
Advertises positions for agents and canvassers to earn from 25 to 850 dollars weekly selling goods for I G Rideout and Co at 10 Barclay Street New York. States to send for their catalogue and terms. Dated Aug 19 1880.
Grooms from and near Athens will stand at the nuptial altar this evening with their footgear supplied by Peter Kern's Boot and Shoe Bazaar. The shop advertises well made boots for men women and children at lower prices than elsewhere in Athens.
Ladies get unusual value from Dana's Dress Fabrics selections offering diverse classes and qualities at unusually low prices. Rich range promises rare advantages for shoppers seeking quality goods and bargains.
Athens shoppers find a wide and well stocked selection of toilet articles at F. E. Waterman & Co. where demand remains steady and prices run just above cost.
Public notice states that Eber G Moore will not pay any bills contracted against him without a written order. This formal declaration names Moore as the party responsible for any future charges.
Closeout sale offers black and colored cashmeres at D Zenner and Co with prices described as temptingly low. The ad promises exceptional bargains on select dress fabrics not easily found elsewhere.
A letter from Athens residents praises R Seth Hart's Croup Syrup as a sure cure for croup whooping cough and colds in children. Signatories include James D Brown cashier Bank of Athens and Colonel G W Baker clerk of courts along with Rev David H Moore and local captains dated July 2 1880.
A July 1 l4l-iy letter from a grateful patient endorses Gerelene’s Catarrh Cure. The writer vouches for the remedy’s effectiveness and urges others with catarrh to try it, addressing Henry O Blennness & Co. as receivers.
The Grand Depot led by M. Selig & Co. tasks to clear stock by January 1 1851 with prices cut and a free gift for purchases of five dollars or more. List highlights include alpaca dresses, ladies shoes, silk handkerchiefs, suits, hosiery, blankets, picture albums, linens, towels, shawls and more. Store closes Saturdays until evening.
The Living Age lists contents for weeks ending December 11 and 18 with diverse articles and serials. New volume starts January 1 1881. subscribers before then receive intervening numbers gratis. Price is 52 issues of 64 pages yearly or more, with a $10.50 option to add any one American monthly or weekly for a year postpaid. Littell & Co. Boston publish.
The undersigned leaves this county for a position in the P M College of Indiana and entrusts practice to Drs Frasch and Swaim who will conduct the business as before focusing on chronic diseases surgery and eye and ear disorders. Patrons are assured continued care by the new firm. FE Anthony MD.
The beauty of the fine ladies' fancy articles at John P. Dana's Phoenix Block is praised as a proverb and now available at materially reduced prices.
Bargains in clothing offered at John P. Dana's in Phoenix Block to close out the season stock in this line.
Dr Isaac Scotts Liver Pills offered as a cure for liver complaints and bilious diseases. Claimed to operate pleasantly and efficiently with no pain or sickness, safe for women and children. Sold by all druggists. July 29, 1880.
An item notes social events with parties and picnics and mentions supplying ice cream of the best quality on short notice by W. H. Potter.
Jno P Dana's in Athens presents the season's most elegant flat scarfs with new neckwear designs showcased for discerning shoppers.
Shoppers can find Flampels and jeans of top brands at the lowest prices at D Zenner’s. The ad promotes affordable apparel selections for those seeking quality garments.
Marriages announced in Athens area with Rev. J M Nourse officiating. Stephen D Wilcox of McArthur to Maggie Farrell of Athena county. Thornton H C Fitzhugh of Harrison county West Virginia to Norra W Dawson of Barkersburg. Joseph O Hunter of West Virginia to Hester A Adams of Taylor county. Robert Kale of Martin county Indiana to Aletha Ladd of Rome Township. John G Reo Greenfield Quebec to Ada Johns. Couples celebrate amid Athens social circle with hopeful futures.
Readable fragments reference a Balow location and an event titled flarper. No clear date or full names present. Court or official details are absent, leaving only scattered phrases and vague geographic cues.
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