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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1883
Page
4
D Zenner and Co offers wide discounts on apparel and textiles for the holidays. Shirts blankets comforters overcoats jeans and undergarments are available at notably reduced prices with a large array of millinery fabrics cloaks jackets and cloaking goods also reduced. Stores promise the largest county stock at low prices to help shoppers buy gifts on a small budget.
A packed local page reports Rev. Annie Auty’s Athens City Hall talk, Mas ter Ray Lash’s tenth birthday plans, and a January common pleas court session opened by Judge Knowles. It notes Mohawk Kate sold for 2500, hospital staff changes, school vacation extensions, and community notices across Athens and surrounding counties.
Edward Brandburgh of Raccoon in Yer township died suddenly while hunting about two miles from home. A neighbor recalls he sat briefly on a log before an apparent apoplectic fit caused his death. Deceased aged between 75 and 80 was regarded as a good citizen. The column also notes Secretary Townsend’s upcoming retirement and mentions a Lotus Club bal masque at Athens City Hall, a caterer’s elegant supper, and a steam ice elevator purchase by Jas Farrel.
The Rev. Annie Auty, noted on both sides of the ocean for revival work, will lecture at Athens City Halls tomorrow Friday January 5 on a voyage related peril and the talk titled The Two Wrecks. Admission is 25 cents. The article praises her charitable work and notes this will be her first public appearance in the town with no personal pecuniary gain. Also mentions a Christmas Eve Sunday School event at Christian Church in Marshfield with 596 gifts and brief addresses by S. A. Ewing and L. Hawk.
The winter term of Ohio University will be resumed next Tuesday.
Mr. J. D. Bryson of Trimble described by Messenger as a prominent resident says county business is actively booming thanks to the new railroad. He notes early Trimble growth with many building lots selling readily during the past month.
A youth known as Young Hawk, badly hurt when run over by a construction train near Athens months ago, visited his physician Dr. H. M. Lash this week. Lash had amputated his right arm and left leg soon after the accident in a drastic treatment for his injuries.
The article urges extending the harvest season to farmers in heavy boots to better resist fraudsters who pressure husbands to buy new amber wheat, a fresh scam devised to extract money from unsuspecting rural gardeners.
A large petition signed by many Athens women will be sent to the Legislature urging a constitutional amendment to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors.
Post master Kurtz reports daughter Miss Jennie makes slow steady progress toward full recovery from a severe and distressing illness.
Among recent pleasant callers at this office were Mr. Hector Angell, Mr. W. C Kennard, Mr. John Hixson, Mr. Geo. Buxton, Rev. Robi. C. Harper, Mr. C. D. Gist and Mr. Seth Shaner. Miss Emma Scott gave a very pleasant tea party to a number of her young friends at the residence of her parents, President and Mrs. Scott, Saturday evening.
Active movement seeks to establish a Grand Army of the Republic post at Buchtel in the county. Once organized the post is expected to be highly successful.
Mr and Mrs M Woodruff of this place mourn the loss of their infant daughter Nellie who died Sunday night from scarlet fever in a somber local obituary noting the family’s bereavement and the illness’s impact on the community.
Mr John W Andrews retires after three years as County Recordership marking a faithful tenure. He may return to public service in some capacity in the future. He is succeeded by Mr L Hawk who is described as capable and willing to serve the county efficiently and faithfully.
The Athens Lodge of Knights of Pythias named W Connell as C C and John P Coe as M of E among officers elected last Monday. Frank O Pickering was chosen to represent the Athens sub lodge at the Grand Lodge meeting. Farmers report pessimistic wheat outlook after a countrywide tour finds no promising fields.
The state law prohibiting quail shooting went back into effect on the Ist instant though few quail were seen due to the suspension. The masque ball Friday night showcased exceptionally elegant costumes among many attendees, and space prevents a full description of the gowns, particularly those worn by the ladies.
George Swindle, a longtime Nelsonville miner, sustained severe injuries when a ton of coal fell on him one day last week. doctors regard the outcome as remarkable for not being fatal.
Charley Rose, a well known and universally well liked figure, has joined the long line of successful pension applicants. His claim, described as a notable slice of the overall batch, reflects a rising trend among retirees seeking steady support.
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