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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1886
Page
4
Local items report illness and deaths among residents including Miss Addie Murphy and Mrs. Bobo. Obituaries noted for Mrs. George Lawrence and Charles Selby with public records of court actions, railroad earnings, mining news, and community events across Nelsonville Amesville and the surrounding area.
Ohio residents and visitors are noted with travel, visits, and professions. Cigar manufacturing starts in Logan. residents from Athens Coolville Portsmouth and Guyville appear in social rounds. Knights Templar event honors Captain James J. Bower. Albany cleanses saloon nuisance. religious revivals and age of conversion discussed by Rev. Riker with conference data.
A Rome township correspondent reports J Wyatt Johnson near Stewart is convalescing from a dangerous illness previously mentioned. The note also mentions St Valentine’s Day falling on Sunday and suggests Saturday the 14th as the preferred day to send love notes and friendship messages.
Mr and Mrs Basallel Culver once of Alexander township near Pleasanton now living in Iowa return to visit former home friends. They stay with Mr and Mrs Henry Logan and express surprise at Athens progress since their last visit fourteen years ago.
Professor Mees of the University, scheduled to lecture at the College chapel Monday night, was detained in Columbus due to a serious incident involving a busker. The postponement affects the public science program and attendees awaiting the lecture.
The Athens County Common Pleas drew Grand and Petit Juries for the upcoming term. Names include Reuben Davis, William Tedrow, Harvey Richardson, Christopher Basim, J. A. McKew, and others from York, Canaan, Troy, Carthage, Athens, Dover, Ames, Lodi, and Waterloo. Measles remain prevalent around Amesville with no fatalities noted, unlike some areas with black measles.
The Athenian Society drops its Much Ado About Nothing project after conflicts over star casting. President L. G. Worstell delivers a strong inaugural at Philo Society. Elin McDougal Grace Hoyt visit the Athenian. W. G. Junod attends Philo event. Dent and Croasen visit Hibbardsville and attend Albany City Hall debate. Professor Moese stays in Columbus for his mother's illness. A postponed lecture. Groundhog's Day observed in East Wing with a playful local verse about Junior.
Henry Lagan sole agent for Athens county and surrounding areas promotes the Walter A Wood Mower praising its new improvements and low price. Uncalled letters at Athens post office dated February 1888 list several names.
The splendid pictures executed at Brannon's gallery in the Phanix Block are the topic of commendatory remark and are widely praised by viewers and critics alike.
The best style of the photographer is illustrated in fine pictures executed at Brannon's gallery located in the Phoenix Block, showcasing notable artistic technique.
George R Walker offers an extensive Valentine selection with premium chocolates, bouquets, and gift sets. Customers can choose from curated assortments and ready made gift boxes for loved ones.
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