Removal. Sam Sommer Moves Dry Goods to New Stand
Notices of local business shifts appear as Sam Sommer moves his dry goods and clothing stock from the old stand opposite the Messenger office to a new building just south of Phenix Block. Also prompts include local church services, a New Year watch meeting, a death in Nelsonville, a Christmas Eve fair outcome, and a mayoral petition to close shops early after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam. Sommer
Messenger Office
Phenix
A. B. Riker
M. E
Free Methodist
Stroud
A. W. Thorp
Daniel Barrowman
Nelsonville
Anna Goodspeed
Buchtel
Town notes and incidents in Nyen stroke and local events
A long, dense local column reports on Fred J. Nyen suffering a stroke, court scheduling reforms by Judge de Steigner, a church Christmas program, a fire at A. L. Roach & Son’s coal oil and seed store, a critique of the Cincinnati Enquirer’s astronomy claim, Jonas Frohman leaving D. Zenner & Co., gifts to Children’s Home, mining activity in Floodwood, Christmas entertainments at the Asylum, Warren House, and Central Hotel, Presbyterian Quaker Social, and a giant seven hundred twenty six pound hog killed by William Jeffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Roach & Son
William Jeffers
Lodi
Palace Hotel in Cincinnati Offers Fine Stays at $2 Daily
Readers visiting Cincinnati are urged to choose the Palace Hotel at Vine and Sixth for a central, first class, affordable stay. Proprietor Ervin Maxwell ensures courteous service across 250 rooms with modern conveniences including two hydraulic elevators. Located near business hubs and amusements, it promises a pleasant temporary abode for travelers to the Queen City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Palace Hotel
Vine and
Sixth Streets
Ervin Maxwell
Emery
Palace
Queen City
Entertaining lecture series by Rev Dr Frank De Hass in Athens
A three night program by Rev Dr Frank De Hass at Athens M E Church on January 10 11 and 12 features lectures titled Buried Cities of the World Round the World in less than Eighty Days and Sacred Memories of the Holy Land Each talk will be aided by maps diagrams antiques and other items and has drawn praise in prior cities Tickets at popular prices are on sale at Hendersons Col Geo W Bakers Lizzie Gabriel's China store and other local shops
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Frank
de Hass
Athens M. E
Holy Land
Henderson
Col. Geo. W. Baker
Lizzie Gabriel
Promising Chinese Students Exhibit at Athens City Hall
Next Tuesday evening January 6 in Athens City Hall the Athens Christian church hosts a Chinese students show with a museum of curiosities, a Chinese supper, pure tea, and performances of Oriental costumes and instruments. Admission is 25 cents, children 15 cents, tickets available in advance.
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Athens
Athens Christian Church
Isaac Wetherby Camp Sons elect officers at Guys ville
The Isaac Wetherby Camp Sons of Veterans at Guysville elected Captain Parrill Bean First Lieut M F Thurnes and others for the ensuing year The officers will be installed at 2 30 p m Saturday All Sons of Veterans and G A R comrades in good standing are invited to attend A new legal volume The Ohio Digest Index by Judge John Welch has just been issued and will serve the legal fraternity and general readers alike This achievement crowns Judge Welch’s long career as lawyer and jurist
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de Steigner
Isaac Wetherby Camp
Sons of Veterans
Guysville
Parrill Bean
M. F. Thurnes
P. P. McNeil
Wm. A. Willard
Hiram Hull
Willie Jones
L. H. Townsend
B. ¥. Barnhill
Thos. McGrath
Whit
Ohio Digest
John Welch
Robert Clara & Co
Cincinnati
Sibly
Elmer Goens
James Clifford
James Ennis
Benjamine Davis
John Stitt
Christmas Holidays and Visiting Friends Across Town
Letters recount holiday visits and guests in Athens and nearby towns. Mrs Silas E Hedges, Miss Lizzie Schwefel, Miss Eva Norris, and many locals spend Christmas with friends in Columbus Logan Xenia Cincinnati Martinsville and Marietta. Generals and editors travel for family gatherings.
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Silas E. Hedges
Columbus
Lizzie Schwefel
Mie Eva Norris
Logan
Judge Welch
Massachussetts
Lizzie Grones
Miss Mince
Detroit
Michigan
Will Addleman
J. C. Cross
Jos. L. Pickering
Earn Pickering
Mattie McGrath
Wesleyan College
Cincinnati
Elda
Ellen Logan
Nelsonville
C. D. McGrath
Miss Mattie
Marietta
Reuben
Cris”) Hastings
Lew Dalton
Athens
Troy
Ohio
Connie
Grace Grosvenor
Col. W. W. Bond
Frank McGill
Lizzie
Ed. McGill
Emmett Tompkins
Geo. E. DeSteigner
Queen City
Gladfellow
Springfield
Charley
Fred Hackman
May. L. M. Jewett
Martinsville
Indiana
Annie Barton
University
Hocking County
Lulu Brashears
Columbus Dispatch
Little Mary
Joe Allem
Hod Knowles
Hockingport
David Allen
John Allen
H. H. Fuller
Charleston
West Virginia
Kate Hoyt
Grace Hoyt Jones
Jackson
A. Brown Boughbner
The
Hinton
W. Va
Herald
W. C. Nash
the Messenger
J. B. Mullay
Rush Center
Kans Eas
R. H. Stewart
Camden
N. J
Stewart
Edward H. Baker
Col
Geo W. Baker
Joe Dana
Athens Guests and Local Court Closure Notes
The Mises Jaynes of Sedalia and other relatives visit Athens during the holidays while several travelers plan extended stays in the area. Judge Sibly ends term with sentences for Goens, Clifford, Ennis, Davis, and Stitt, praised for impartial conduct and anticipated to run again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Jaynes
Sedalia
Mra. Joc. D. Brown
Athens
Wedding Bells in Hopedale as Hammond Marries Miss Allison
In Carthage township Athens county Ohio Justice John Hammond and Miss Mary J Allison of Hopedale were wed at the bride’s home, with Rev H W Parks officiating. Guests wished them long life and happiness, noting the union as a cherished gain for Hammond. Dec 25 1886 Hopedale Ohio.
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John Hammond
Carthage Township
Athens County
Mary J. Allison
Hopedale
Harrison County
Ohio
David Allison
H. W. Parks
Mr. Hammond
P. Hoprepdause, O
Catarrh Cure Claims Constitutional Remedy
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from FP Cheney & Co promises to affect blood and mucus surfaces, with a $100 reward for any uncured case. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FP. J.cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ann F. J. Cheney & CO
Masonic Lodge Installs Late Officers In Nebkenville
Public installation of Nebkenville Masonic Lodge officers held in the lodge room last Monday evening. Attended by local residents and many invited guests from abroad. Officers installed include P P Anrdws a W M J W Frost B W W Scott J W Crane Treas Don Cable Sec E W Dower B D J Knight B F Martin Tyler S Creighton W L Keasin ger Stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebkenville
See’y
E. W. Dower
Knight
J. D
B. F. Martin
Tyler
Creighton
W. L. Keasinger
Stewards
Insane Nelsonville Miner Violent Episode at Asglum
Charlies Lyne, once convicted for intent to wound and freed by Maj. Jewett, arrived at the Asglum last Thursday in a violent insane state attributed to religious excitement from Salvation Army services in Nelsonville. Also, I J Mason of Trimble mill was caught in a machine on Tuesday, his clothing torn from his body. he braced a protection, escaped naked except for boots, and suffered only light injuries likely to confine him at home for days.
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Charlies Lyne
Nelsonville
O. P
Maj
Jewett
Salvation Army
I. J. Mason
Trimble
Death claims Gen. Logan in historical lament
A 19th century notice from Athens announces the last day of the New York Combination Nothing Co. store on Saturday January 1 1887. The firm says it will close out remaining dry goods clothing and notions at half price before lat. The appeal frames the departure as urgent and final with a dramatic flourish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
Athens
Misa Callie Cobb
Ohio University
Wellston
F. Z. ‘Wells
John A. Putz
Zaleski
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Stevens’ Point
Logan
New York
Nothing Co
Castoria Advertised Through Generations
An old promotional verse highlights Castoria as a remedy for a child’s ailments from infancy to motherhood, emphasizing consistent use across life stages and its role in caring for children.
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Castoria
Mise
Auctioneer to Sell Real Estate in Amesville
N E Dean an Amesville Ohio auctioneer will attend to sell real estate and personal property with satisfaction guaranteed and prices reasonable all communications to him will receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Dean
Amesville
Athens County
Sam Semmer Opens New Store Room Headquarters
The door south of Phenix Block now serves as the headquarter for Sam Semmer where he will greet his old patrons and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
Sam Semmer
Patrome
Hubber Boots and Shoes at Wholesale
Hubber Boots and Shoes at wholesale. Now prepared to fill orders at wholesale in women and men buckle Arctics overshoes rubber boots and more at the lowest prices known to the jobbing trade. Kaler Palmer McGrath offer great reductions in ladies and children's wraps to be sold regardless of cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaler, Palmer& McGrath
Milk supply for Edwards House at new Sam Summer store
Sam Summer moves to new building first door south of Phoenix Block. Limited number of families may obtain extra rich milk by applying at the Edwards House. First come, first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Summer
Phoenix Block
Edwards House
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