Hi Henrys Minstrels in Athens Draws Crowds Tomorrow
Local note details mumps suspensions and business changes while Hi Henrys Minstrels advertise a ten thousand dollar diamond souvenir display in Putnam and Fletchers show window. Mentions a meningitis death in Nelsonville, a social reception, and plans for a university Normal at summer session.
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Lizzie McVay
Grand Street
Hi Henry
Dr. Wallace
Athens
Ruan & Bell
Washington
Putnam & Fletcher
Resignation of Buchtel Superintendent Darkens School Conflicts
The Buchtel schools face turmoil as EF M Davisson resigns amid sustained opposition from directors and parents. The move follows ongoing discipline efforts and a rift between teachers and local officials. Meanwhile, lectures at the Athens College faced weather disruption, and Ohio asylum conditions draw concern as state expansion of care is urged. Local notes report a new water well at Nelsonville school, slate findings near Athens hinting at valuable root ing slate, and a Kansas relocation by farmer D G Frost. Also cited are meteorological echoes of winter 870 71 and transportation notes on Hocking Valley & Toledo service improvements.
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Buchtel
EF. M. Davisson
Davison
Athens can become a manufacturing center with unified effort
The piece urges Athens Ohio to harness capital and unite citizens to build profitable manufacturing ventures. It highlights local advantages including healthfulness, three railroads, coal, timber, and cheap iron, and calls for harmony, dismissal of croakers, and energetic investment to transform the town’s economy. It notes an invitation to a wedding in McConnelsville and reports on local events and health sightings.
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Athens
Ohio
Arraignments and local notices From Nelsonville court
Monday arraignments before Judge de Steigner include Jacob Hallett pleading not guilty to multiple burglaries with March 18 trial set, Charles Hallett for burglary and breaking ear seal, March 1 trial, and others like Wm Crump for shooting to wound pleading not guilty. Tuesday Wilson Kontner pleads guilty to assault and battery with a $15 fine. Also reports Captain Cora Chambers injured during a Salvation Army disturbance, Thomas Morgan pleads not guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses with March 18 trial, and local obituaries and notices accompany.
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de Steigner
Jacob Hallett
Camed
Mareh Lath
Charles Hallett
Jake
Wm. Crump
Buechtel
Stansbury Calvert
Guysville
Elza Hill
Charles Baird
Canaan
Wilson
Punch
Salvation Army
Nelsonville
Thomas A. Morgan
Death of Thomas Sheppard in Nelsonville Ohio
Death notice for Thomas Sheppard born April 14 1842 West Point NY died February 14 1887 in Nelsonville Ohio aged 44 years 101 months. He served in Co G 18th Ohio Infantry winning praise for gallant conduct at battles including Chickamauga and Mission Ridge. Funeral conducted by Phil Kerney Post 88 G A R with aid from George H Thomas Post 15 Sons of Veterans. telegram from General Grosvenor read at services.
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Nelsonville
Thomas Sheppard
West Point New York
Ohio
Co. G. 18 Regiment
Ohio Infantry
Athens Alabama
Lagrange
Stone River
Davis X Roads
Chicamauga
Brown's Ferry
Mission Ridge
Maria Smith
Phil Kerney
Geo. H. Thomas
Sons of Veterans
General Hamilton
Emmett Brannon
Athens
Gen. Grosvenor
Washington D. C
W. L. Kesstneen
Sheppard
C. H. Grosvenor
Athens Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Returns
Tera Ferseenal ar former toweseman Mr Harry Will of Columbus was a noticeable Athens visitor yesterday. Mrs J E Wellman has returned from a brief visit with friends at Cincinnati and Greenfield. Mrs Martin Varley of Columbus returned home after several weeks visiting her parents in Athens. Miss Lydia Axtell, who has been at a private school in Baltimore City, returned home. Mr Mason Weston of Mskridge Kansas, who exchanged farms with Mr Henry Rickey of Alexandertownship, arrived with his family and will settle on his farm.
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H. J. Topky
Ashtabula
Kansas City
West 10Th Street
Florida
D. T. Gilliam
Nelsonville
Columbus
J. M. Welch
Chas. H. Welch
Athens School Board
Lash
Henry O’bleness
Athens
A. B. Frame
Harry
Will
J. E. Wellman
Cincinnat
Greenfield
Martin Varley
John Varley
Lydia Axtell
Baltimore City
Mason Weston
Mskridge
Kansas
Henry Rickey
Alexander Township
Weston
Alexander
Dr Haines Golden Specific Promises Cures for Liquor Habit
A historical notice promotes Dr Haines Golden Specific claiming its ability to cure drunkenness, usable covertly in coffee or tea with no harm and guaranteed results. The piece includes a card of thanks from Warren Selby’s family and testimonials from Athens residents praising Hawley's patented clothes washer with various local figures endorsing its effectiveness.
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Warren Selby
Bern Township
Dr. Haines
Golden Spectfic Co
Race St
Cincinnatic
Ohio
Athens
Hawley
James Farrell
Hawley's Clothes Washer Impresses Athens Housekeepers
A well known Athens housekeeper reports Hawley's Clothes Washer exceeds expectations and could soon be adopted by others. She notes it, with the American Wringer, makes washday efficient. If no agent has visited, send a note to James Farrell to witness the washer in operation in Athens Ohio.
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Scott
Adams Express Company
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Express
James Farrell
Athens
Hawley
the Messenger
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Athens, O
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George
Silas Bland
James Nunn
O’rourk
Phil Shroeder
Wellstoh Argus
Sleeper
Henry
Toomorrow
Messia
Dent
Price
College Chapel
J. P. McLean
Mexico
W. H. Venable
Commercial Gazette
Richardson
David Allen
Meese
Allen
Nelsonville Grand Army
D. G. Frost
Carthage Township
Uncle Sam
Athens County
Lodi
Shade Creek
H. J. Falkenbach
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo Road
Europe
J. M. Wallace
Dave Moore
Sam. Sommer
Burchfield
Ricketts—Merriam
Charles Merriam
McConnelsville
C. N. Ricketts
Chicago
Hettie Merriam
Harry Kero
Nelsonville Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville Grand
G. P. Coler
F. A. Dent
A. KE. Price
Frank Cochran
Athens Asylum
Richards
Nancy Finley
Wm. Edwards
R. DE Siriguer
Elza Armstrong
Townsend
D. L. Sleeper
Jacob Shaffler
J. E. Weidman
Stimson
R. A. Constable
H. T. Brown
M.P. Murray
Will O. JaxeEs
Thomas Walsh
Brown & Bowen
Warren House
A. B. Riker
H. K. Dorr
Harvey M. Roacu
Athenian Lodge No. 14
Castle Hall
Edward P. McGill
McGill
J. Graham
A. L. Koona
WA. Johnston
Rorick
Hunterm
Narshfield
Harper
Henry Rorick
Anna M. Hunter
Andreweed Rous Metall
Ferrucry
Solem M. K. Church
Cana
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall Street
New York
KB. A. Phillips
Edwin M. Phillips
Great West
E. A. Phillips & CO
Bird City
Cheyenne Co
Cyrus
Richmond
Adm
W. R. Smith
Zerula A. Stalth
Athens County Court of Probate
John R. McCune
Samuel Axtell
Edmund Nagle
Zerula A. Smith
Wm. R. Smith
HH. T. Brown
Celeste Smith
Lillie F. Ford
David L. Sleeper
Pittis Atty
Nod-Wi
Heriff
Mary M. Cooney
Francis L. C. Clark
Vinton County Common Pleas
Court of Common Please
Vinton County
Francis L. Clark
Lee Township
Athenson
Albany
Fred. Stalder
Sheriff Athens Co
McGillvery & Coultrap
Alty's
Mararet Edmundsen
Esse
J.B. Pampanedson
A. Norton
Alexander Stephenson
A. Frame
Jesse H. Davin
BR. Mome
Mattie Melirath
Lacy Walker
Mary Puber
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