Marietta chides Athens in linguistic contest and local notes
The column reports a proposed spelling challenge between Marietta and Athens, local editorials on Judge Guthrie’s resignation and new partnerships, and civic moves. It notes Mrs. Charles Tinker’s death near Millfield, the Grosvenor minstrel success, and plans for rail and business developments in the area.
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Kurtz & Norris
Valtine
Kurtz
Busin 3
Citi
Marietta
Athens
Macduff
Charles Tinker
Nee Fuller) Ho
Imble
Millfield
Pronouncing contest at Presbyterian Church loses interest
The Saturday evening event drew little popular interest, with many hesitant to risk their reputation as orthopists. The shift in exercises disrupted the series and discouraged efforts to sustain public engagement to support a local charity land in urgent need.
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Presbyterian Church
Independent Journal instructed by Col. R. W. Jones editor
The Democratic Standard will not be, and the Journal Company plans to continue the paper as an independent sheet with Col. R. W. Jones as editor. The Colonel is a staunch Democrat and will likely express Democratic ideals in public affairs. The note wishes him personal financial success.
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Minstrels du Afrique
Laurie
Atheneum Hall
Dolph Laurie
Billy Bartlett
John A. Slattery
Fred
Jesse Davis
Frank Mallernee
Journal Company
Journal
Col. R. W. Jones
Townsman Roach Appears Healthier After Michigan Trip
A local greeting notes Mr. A. L. Roach and Mrs. Roach recently returned from several months at Michigan mineral springs. The couple presented a physical impress corrective dispelling rumors about his health, stating his condition could not be better.
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A. L. Roach
Young Ellis Ballard Aims for Fifth Palm at Church Event
The 14 year old Ellis Ballard stood up under the orthoepic pressure at the Presbyterian Church on a Saturday evening. The scene stirred experts and observers as expectations grew that he would win the five dollar prize.
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Presbyterian Church
Ellis Ballard
Contractor bids low price to build Federal Creek Valley railroad
The contractor undertakes to build the Federal Creek Valley railroad at two thousand two hundred dollars per mile and has furnished ample bound for faithful performance of the obligation.
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Federal Creek Valley Railroad
Hocking Valley R R Officer Announces $500 Reward
President M. M. Green of the Hocking Valley Railway makes a standing offer of a $500 reward for the arrest of any person guilty of obstructing the road.
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M. M. Green
The
Hocking Valley
R. R
Stewart town on M and C R R named as southern rail terminus
The new Stewart on the M C R R is slated as the Federal Creek Valley railroad southern terminus and a pass through point on the Short Line. Located 24 miles from Belpre and 13 from Athens it sits in the valley’s fertile heart. D B Stewart and Peter Boyles each laid out about 75 building lots now on sale with two Stewart and 12 to 15 Boyles homes planned plus many other houses. Rome had a similar promising start.
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Stewart
Federal Creek Valley Railroad
Belpre Junction
Athens
Mesers
D. B. Stewart
Peter Boyles
Boyles
Rome
Town Hall Bell and Clock Contract Awarded
The Messenger records the contract for a bell and clock for the new Town Hall awarded to Cinny McLean. The bell will toll the opening ceremony with strokes marking the appointed hour.
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Cinny McLean
Local Spelling Contest Crown Goes to Dick Kinstry
The MkSSENGER parkling Albiny specialist Dick Kinstry won first honors in a Saturday evening spelling tilt. In a second trial Marm Miss Lizzie Bayard earned the next prize a United States nickel.
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Mkssenger
Robert Mc.Kinstry
Marm
Lizzie Bayard
United States
Merchant Tailoring Offers New Patterns Below Cost
John W. Brown at the Blackstone building announces an assortment of choice mediums and heavy cassimeres in a new pattern. He offers whole or partial suits at and below cost to close, a rare opportunity to secure suits at much below customary figures.
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John W. Brown
R. H. Cotton & Co
Blackstone
Joseph van Meter
B. Will
Athens
New Town Clock Regulates Private Watches Sale
The town clock will set the local standard for private watches. Clay McLean's near the Messenger office offers bent American pattern timepieces at factory prices. Sheldon & Son advertise the Family Flour as the preferred choice after one trial.
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C. McLean
Clay McLean’s
Messenger
Sheldon & Sona
Family Groceries at Sheldon & Sons in Athens
One dollar buys less weight here as Sheldon and Sons markets promise lower prices on staple goods. The ad claims customers lose value compared to rival shops in Athens.
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Sheldon & Sons
Athens
Obituary of Frank W Crippen in Athens 1875
Frank W Crippen aged 7 years 4 months 2 days died in Athens February 4 1875 after twelve days of typhpress pneumonia. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church years ago and sought preparation for the ministry. His largely attended funeral Monday afternoon in the Preacherian Church was conducted by Rev Jus A Nourse with a sermon on 1 Kings 4:26.
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G. G. Green
Woodbury, New Jersey
W. B. Brooks
Horace Wilson, Esq
Columbus
Mrs. W. Reed Golden
Athens County
L. M
Capt. J
Leonard Brown
Tooky
John Brown
J. W. Harris
Nelsonville
C. D. B. Webeer
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Shorty
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Col. Wilson
Auditor State
Middleport News
Aguain
J. N. Behan
Peters
Newt
Ews
Mite Society
Dan. A. Grosvenor
Mary A. Currier
Real Falls, N. A
Olumbus
Dot
Union
Hether
Guthrie
E. A. Guthrie
Common Pleas
Cuthrie
Ohio
Messrs. McClintick & Smith
Chillicothe
Cincinnati
H. J. Topky
Ashtabula
Topky
Oliver Childs
Roach, Topky & Co
Sen. Brown
Mr. T
James Fleming
Washington County
Big Run
Mansfield Petroleum Oil Works
Morgan County
Fleming
J. C. McCoy
Big Ruo Station
Mr. Fleming
Thia
F.C.V.A.R
Scott Siddons
Seraphael
Gleffer
John Slattery
J. F. Wilkes
Zenner & Co.'s
Frank Root
Crippen Corner
Berry
Mallory
Hocking Valley Depot
Dan
China
Japan
Pickering & Sons
Cricket On the Wheel
LEGAL
John
Leven Oliver
Athens County Common Pleas
Court House
Alexander Township
David Reeves
James Clark
Samuel Bower
Samuel D. Chalfrene
Philip Haning
Alexander
Robert Lisie
Eres Oliver
David Hickey
L. Oliver
Achens County Records
Allander Township
M. E
Athens County Records of
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Robert Figley
N. Warren
W. A. Root
Sheriff’s Sale
E.N. Conger
Leven
Oliver
Alexsander
Corey
Samuel Hower
Samuel D. Chaifrene
Athenus County
Saiu Lot
Lhence West Schains
Dert Lisie Sud
Dved
Uohio
M. Kk
Robert Lisle
Il. Viiver
Gallipolis
Robert Figiey
William Alles
Hocking County
Lovina M. Allen
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
William Allen
Ruth Shay
Lovina. M. Allen
Grosvenor & Dana
Smith
American Organ
W. A. Thomas
Athena
OAK
A. H. Tinker
Emma N. Freeman
Ohto
Segnidas Jewett
Martha E. Crognen
George W.ee
Harry Crossen
Mary Croasen
Jacob Croasasen
Court of Common Pleas
Isriel Crossen
Israel Croasen
Lee Township
Athena County
State of
Jacob Crossen
C. G. Knight
C. A. Knight
Israel Crossen
Mary Croesep
Disteiogust & Jewett
Ndwt
Eli Smith
George W. Smith
Lucinda J. S Smith
Nancy Skiner
Thomas Skiver
Nancy Skiver
Waterloo Township
Siz
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Thomas Dskiver
GoLp
En & Townsend
Gt Briff
J. Greenleaf & Co
Cu. M
Chauncey
W.A. Roor
Rippey & Fileaner
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H. F. Porter
Josiah Judy
James Sickles
Coe and
Coolville Road
Michael Kiley
Herman Frost
Carthage Township
Alexander Dixon
Andre James Eliott
Cyrus Jeffaries
James Kasim
Caleb E. Smith
Donam
John Wyer
Ahbilas Rowell
J. Abery Frost
Rhodam Wyer and Johnson
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P.W. Boytes
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