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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1876

Page

4

Local notices and incidents from Marietta district

Athens and Marietta columns report factory and school events, weather notes, lectures, a burglary at Jerseyville, a grand larceny case in Bern township, and a railroad payroll decline. The piece notes health, church meetings, Washington’s birthday holiday, and a new stock company for Crall Verifiers. It also records a serious finger injury at Canal Winchester and a pistol accident in Columbus Junction.

Plains M. E. Church C. Matheny John Brown Athens George Washington Rebecca Barsley Marietta George Jas Grimes Columbus Junction Iowa

Death of Hiram Martia Bivem former mayor and official

Hiram Martia Bivem died midnight on Wednesday from typhoid pneumonia. At 43 he served as Athens mayor, justice of the peace, and Sabbath School superintendent. He leaves a wife, a daughter of late Judge Prauden, and two sons. He was Hayes appointed Union Emigration delegate to New Orleans. Funeral today at 1 30 p m with Sereno Lodge I C O F officiating. Rev Nave and President Scott to lead services.

Bivem Martia Hiram Meeday Decessed Athens M.E. Sabbeth School Martin Prauden Gov. Hayes New Orleans Sereno Lodge I. C. O. F Mr. Nave Scott

Grand and Petit Jurors Named for Common Pleas Term

Monday drawing lists GRAND JURORS Edgar Humphrey Troy John Snyder Lee Z Mescher Trimble Hector An ell Canaan R S Dent Alexanderoodruf Connett Dover Jno W Jackson York A Cramer Lodi J W Swaiin Waterloo Wm Blackwood Athens Jas McVicker Canaan Elza Brooks Alexander F B Patton Rome J Creasey Lodi Joseph Tucker Canaan PETIT JURORS J S Jennings Trimble Daniel Fulton Dover H C Lowery Waterloo Hiram Mingus Dover Isaac Totman Bern Wm Donaldson Ames John Whitington Carthage John E Cook Rome Robert Dickson Lee H H Curtis Ames Samuel Cagg Waterloo

Edgar Humphrey Troy John Snyder Lee Z. Mescher Trimble Hector Anell Canaan R. S. Dent Alexander Oodruff Connett Dover Jno W. Jackson York A. Cramer Lodi J.W. Swaiin Waterloo Wm. Blackwood Athens Jas McVicker Elza Brooks F. B. Patton Rome J. Creasey Joseph Tucker Petit Jurors J.S. Jennings Daniel Fulton H. C. Lowery Hiram Mingus Isaac Totman Bern Wm. Donaldson Ames John Whitington Carthage John E. Cook Robert Dickson H. H. Curtis Samuel Cagg

Man Declares Intent to Flee Devil’s Rule for Jerusalem

A reader visited our office this week claiming to abandon vice and to take up spiritual struggle. He said the Devil has been a hard task master and vowed to end him by donning the spiritual harness and pulling for old Jerusalem.

Old Jerusalem Jerry Murphey D. W. Cornell Dr. Pickett Dr. E. Anthony Cross Thos. Copeland Guysville Burchfield Glasgow Scotland

Brown House Hotel Welcomes Court Attendees With Special Rates

The Brown House invites county attendees for the upcoming court term offering special rates during their town stay. The hotel promotes its superior accommodations as a convenient choice for jurists and visitors.

Brown House

Military units to form provisional regiments for Centennial

Adjutant General Karr writes Captain Grosvenor proposing forming the state military companies into provisional regiments of eight to ten companies each for the Centennial. Each regiment would include a band, with a band assessment per company.

Karr Dan. A. Grosvenor

Sunday Services Draw Large Congregations

Sunday was bright and balmy, drawing a swollen attendance to churches. Presbyterian and M E Church services were marked by elevated interest and notable participation.

Presbyterian M. E

Mockingbird Sings Spring, Then Throat Disorder Fears

A local notice recalls a hoax report of birdsong misattributed to Dr. Gorsline's hybrid mockingbird. Officials note no serious throat illness cases in the area, while advice urges caution about public appearances without red flannel scarfs amid mild scare.

Athens sees mission church plans and guards drill

A committee of prominent citizens forms to establish an Episcopal services hall in Athens. J. N. Lee, missionary, invites all to attend. The Athenian Guards report progress and plan to recruit by April ahead of the Philadelphia Centennial. Local sales, drummers, and new buildings are noted in Marshfield and surrounding areas.

Precestans Epicregal Cherea Athens Potter's Episcopal Church Protestant Episcopal Church J. N. Lee Thursda Philadelphia Dan. A. Grosvenor Harry B. Stewart Joseph D. Harris

Sunday School Notice at Episcopal Hall

The Episcopal Sunday School will meet next Lord's day at the Episcopal Hall in Potter's trew building at 4 o'clock P. M. All teachers and scholars are requested to be present.

Episcopal Sunday School Episcopal Hall Potter’s Trew Building

Bozman Bros Expand Cigars to Meet Continental Demand

Orders pour in from all points for the Bozman Bros cigarettes and stogies as Athens Ohio facilities grow to supply the continent with cheap popular cigars. Send for a sample order to Bozman Bros Athens Ohio.

Bozman Bros Athens Ohio

Lorillard Chewing Tobacco Prices Under Bozmaps Market

The notice states Lorillard chewing tobaccos are offered 15 to 25 percent cheaper by Bozmaps than competing sources, affecting trade and consumer costs across the market.

Lorillard

Mats Hats at Seligs Prompt Readers to Buy

Local ad urges readers to visit Seligs for new hats with a lively sales tone and promotional call to action.

Seligs

Home-made smoking tobacco offered at reduced price

A terse notice announces home made smoking tobacco sold at half the ordinary cost at Bozman ros.

Bozmanros

Selig’s One Price Store unveils Hamburgs line

A large line of Hamburgs opens at Selig's One Price Store with prices described as very low. The store also displays the new Spring style of Gent's Hats opposite the Court House.

Selig Selig’s Court House Great One Price Store

Carpets Promoted at One Price Store by M Selig Co

Retailer M Selig Co announces an elegant new line of carpets for sale at the One Price Store. The notice headlines value and selection to attract customers to browse the updated stock.

Kinney P. W. Boyles Stewart Railroad Junction Careboms, &c ICK M. Selig & Co

Great Bargains at Ready Made Clothing and Cigar Sale

Great Bargains feature Ready Made Clothing at D Zenner and Co. and Bozman Bros offers selection of one hundred forty brands and qualities of cigars. The items promise broad variety and discounted choices for shoppers seeking both apparel and tobacco options.

D. Zenner & Co Bozman Bros

Spring Clothing Arrives At D Zenner Co

Elegant assortment of spring garments arrives at D Zenner and Co. shop enhancing wardrobe options for the season. Local boutique features new fabrics, colors, and styles for men and women with seasonal arrivals and limited stock.

D. Zenner & Co.'s

Dry Goods and Tobacco Offered at Local Stores

Great bargains in all kinds dry goods at D Zenner and Co. A single trial of Lorillard's Dark Navy Tobacco fixes consumer preference. For sale at Bozman Bros. Pipes in every style now arriving directly from importers through Bozman Bros.

D. Zenner & 0 Lorillard Bozman Bros Brozman Bros

New and Elegant Spring Suits at Low Prices

Readable fragments show an ad from D Zenners and Seligs offering spring style gentleman’s hats and suits at reduced prices. Mentions 5 cent items and spring stock with emphasis on bargains and purchases.

Pontly D. Zenners

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