Athens scene notes political moves and local developments
Dr. H B Stimson reports no new smallpox cases in the county last week. The Athens Mercury covers Representative Kurtz on the House floor, a railroad route plea through Alexander township, and local praise for the Home Building and Loan Company. A child in Nelsonville suffers scalds but is not expected to die. Community events include Rev. T F Tliff's lecture on travel through Palestine and church services. County letters, school society elections, and notes on bridges and civic projects fill the week.
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H. 8. Stimson
Kurtz
Alexander Township
Ohio Central Railroad
Fred Powell
Nelsonville
Home Building and Loan Company
Palestine
T. F. Tliff
M. E
Iliff
D. D. Fuller
Millfield
Dover
H. C. Rutter
Central Asylum For the Insane
Columbus
Athens Asylum
Christmas gifts reach Soliders and Sailors Orphans Home
The Home News records liberal Christmas offerings from the Columbus Golden Post No 89 G A R Athens. The gifts are described as the largest and most appropriate aggregate of presents received this holiday season from any single source.
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the Home News
Xenia
Columbus Golden Post
Athens
Visit Planned for Children’s Home with 42 Inmates
Officials will visit the Children’s Home tomorrow to view the facility after thirteen children arrived from the county Infirmary. The remaining juveniles will be transferred to the Home today, bringing the total to forty two. An impression of the Home and its occupants will be published in the next issue.
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County Infirmary
Athens Porkers Slaughter Reflects Local Harvest
Mr Charles H Minton killed a brace of young hogs in Athens several days ago. The animals under a year old and, when suspended and dressed, weighed 750 pounds in total. Dr A J Shrader is asked to share further remarks.
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Charles H. Minton
Athens
A. J. Shrader
Athens grocer Potter sells stock and goodwill
Our mercantile townsman, Mr. W. H. Potter, who has long been in the grocery trade in Athens, disposed on Monday of the stock and goodwill of his house to Messrs. T. B. Orme and Frank Koons, noted in the community as young men of integrity.
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W. H. Potter
Athens
Messrs
T. B. Orme
Frank Koons
Snow slide knocks Mrs Bell Stewart near M E Church
While en route to the union prayer meeting at the M E Church on Friday evening, Miss Bell Stewart was knocked down by a snow slide from Henry T. Brown's roof. She was not injured, and several other ladies with her moved quickly to safety.
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Miss Bell Stewart
M. E
Henry T. Brown
Local Dissatisfaction Cast at Athens Post Office Management
The statement alleges widespread public discontent with how the Athens post office is run beyond a small group of reform-minded insiders, accusing it of misleading conduct and false claims.
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Athens Post Office
Local society notes from Athens and surrounding towns
Local items report visits by Mrs J B Allen in Columbus and Mrs Cook from Athens Asylum, plus trips of Lon Statson and family to Macon dia and Col Fritz Finsterwald at the MESSENGER office. Also mentioned are Dr Richardson and Dr Rutter in Logan examining a murderer, Sheriff Warden’s removal work, and Col W C Lemert praised for leadership in mining centers Corning Rendville and plans for Ohio Central railroad toward Albany.
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Douglas Putnam
Harmar
Athens
Richardson
Athens Lunatic Asylum
Rutter
Columbus Asylum
Logan
Richards
Hocking
Warren House
W. C. Lemert
Lemert
Missenger
Corning
Rendville
Ohio Central
Albany
Alexander and Lee
Death of Jacob Smith in Troy Township Barn
Jacob Smith, nearly sixty, was found dead in the barn of Asher Smith’s widow in Troy Township on Saturday evening. He had gone there to feed stock and died apparently from a fall at the barn door, his skull fractured. his body was found shortly after. He was a long respected citizen and brother-in-law of Josephus Tucker of this place.
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Jacob Smith
Asher Smith
Troy Township
Mr. Smith
Josephus Tucker
Athenian Building and Loan elects new board and officers
The Athenian Building and Loan Association held its annual meeting electing Robt. McNeil P. Kern Josephus Tucker W. H. Scott N. H. Van Vorhes J. D. Brown H. T. Brown E R Lash and F E F L Walker as directors. Officers named for the ensuing year are W. H. Scott president Josephus Tucker vice president J. D. Brown treasurer R. H. Stewart secretary and H. T. Brown solicitor.
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Athenian Building and Loan Association
Robt. McNeil
P. Kern
Josephus Tucker
W. H. Scott
N. H. van Vorhes
J. D. Brown
H. T. Brown
E.R. Lash
Fef. L. Walker
R. H. Stewart
Sec
Ezra Rose Pays Liquor Sale Fine After Reoffense
Ezra Rose pleaded guilty to selling liquor in September before Mayor Wood and was fined forty dollars. The mayor suspended the fine on promise to quit traffic, but Rose returned Tuesday to pay the amount into the town treasury after intending to resume traffic.
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Ezra Rose
Wood
Rose
Stockholders elect bank directors and officers
At a Tuesday meeting the First National Bank stockholders elected E. H. Moore, J. M. Welch, A. D. Brown, A. Norton, J. M. Goodspeed, Emmett Tompkins, and E. W. Nye to the board for the coming year. The board re-elected A. Norton as President, E. H. Moore as Vice President, T. H. Sheldon as Cashier, and David H. Moore as Teller.
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First National Bank
E. H. Moore
J. M. Welch
A. D. Brown
A. Norton
J. M. Goodspeed
Emmett Tompkins
E. W. Nye
T. H. Sheldon
David H. Moore
Teller
Athenian Lodge 104 Knights elect officers for year
Athenian Lodge No 104 Knights of Pythias elected C F Mills P C Richard Laird C C W F Jourdan V C Geo Ford P Jao P Coe M of E F O Pickering M of F E R Lash K of R and 8 James Swett M of A for the ensuing year at a recent meeting.
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Athenian Lodge
Knights of Pythias
C. F. Mills
P.C
Richard Laird
C.C
W.F. Jourdan
V. C
Geo
Ford P
Jao
P. Coe
F. O. Pickering
E. R. Lash
James Swett
Installations for Sereno Lodge No 479 Officers
The following officers of Sereno Lodge No. 479 L O O F will be installed on Friday evening Chas H Minton N G C B O Blenness V G Judial Higgins Per See y Ira Lindley Ree Bee y Charles Aderer Treasurer.
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Sereno Lodge No
Chas. H. Minton
N. G
C. B. O'Blenness
V. G
Judial Higgins
Per
Ira Lindley
Ree
Charles Aderer
Patient Kate Glidden Transferred to Columbus Asylum
Kate Glidden, recently admitted since opening week on Tuesday, was transferred from the Al lum to the Columbus Asylum.
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Kate Glidden
Columbus
Fire Damages Martin Residence in Narrow Escape
Report claims Prof. Martin’s University home suffered a serious fire Friday night with coals from the grate burning the sitting room. The blaze was discovered near morning. furniture and walls were damaged though the family escaped serious injury. The professor was tied up with Grand Jury testimony and could not be interviewed.
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Martin
University
First Annual Report Of Athens University Issued
President W H Scott of Ohio University at Athens submitted his first annual report to the Governor on the 27th alt. The Legislature had required annual reports since 1827 but the rule lay dormant until now. The last session appropriated $20,000 for improvements, expenditures this year totaled $9,980, leaving a total fund of $31,415.44 available to the Trustees.
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Athens Univrsity
Ohio State Journal
W. H. Scott
Ohio University At
Athens
Nelsonville Post Office Advances to Third Class Status
The Nelsonville post office is advanced to third class with Jacob W. Frost reappointed by the President as postmaster. The term of office is fixed at four years, previously it was ungraded with an indefinite term.
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Nelsonville
Jacob W. Frost
Hoyt Illness Stirs Town Concern
Our town notes with regret that Mrs. H. T. Hoyt is gravely ill. Dr. Lash attributes the condition to muscular rheumatism and reports episodes of painful, difficult breathing.
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H. T. Hoyt
Smallpox Alarm Follows Postal News From Y N
Athens remains wary after a smallpox scare when a postal message from Y N indicates he is also headed to the area.
Litta Grand Concert Company to Appear at City Hall
Athens Ohio welcomes the Litta Grand Concert Company as promoter Winger secures a February Ist engagement at City Hall with a $300 house guarantee required. The Slayton Lyceum Bureau confirms the guarantee and notes the company’s high demand and cost. Admission is reduced to one dollar for reserved seats.
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Litta Grand Concert Company
Winger
Litta
Athens
City Hall
Slayton Lyceum Bureau
Cuhicaco
H. Wiingerr
Ohio
Whyte
Litta Company
America
H. L. Slaytow
Winger’s
Extraordinary Bonds Trading In Marietta & Cincinnati Issues
The New York journal reports record activity in Marietta and Cincinnati railroad bonds at the exchange. Trading reached over 750000 bonds in one day and two million for the week with wide price swings. Third Mortgage bonds moved from 63 to 61 and then 60s, while Firsts rose to 125 and Seconds to 106 as January prices reversed.
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Marietta
Cincinnati
New York Journal
Ohio
Regular Way
Suver
Marietta & Cincinnati
John A. Hamilton & Co
Dee
Floodwood's Industrial Growth Promises Big Output
A Ohio State Journal correspondent visits Floodwood in the Hocking Valley noting two large furnaces expected to produce 100 tons daily each. The operation will consume 600 tons of coal 600 tons of ore and 100 tons of limestone. Floodwood has grown from a sparse settlement to 180 residences with stores and furnaces. Over the next decade Perry Hocking and Athens counties are predicted to see substantial population growth and investment.
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Floodwood
Ohio State Journal
Hocking Valley
Ohio
Perry
Hocking
Athens
The Ohio Central Railroad Will Go Through Rich Ohio Farmland
S L L Maruews outlines local business prospects along the eastern route from Athens to Point Pleasant. He notes abundant coal beds, limestone, firestone, and iron ore near the line, with thick coal seams and surface access favorable for loading. The route traverses a prosperous farming region with ample timber.
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Ohio Central Railroad
Athens
Point Pleasant
Alexander Township
Nelsonville
East Coast India Quake and Local Price Drops
A recent strong earthquake on India's east coast is noted while prices for ready made clothing at D. Zenner & Co. have fallen since the holidays. The item contrasts natural disaster with market shifts in the same period.
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India
D. Zenner & Co
Boot and Shoe Bazaar Keeps Prices Low in Athens
The Davis-Johnston controversy lingers with no trace of the missing speme shipments, while Peter Kern's Boot and Shoe Bazaar remains in the same location selling boots and shoes at lower profits. Kern emphasizes a large manufacturing department and skilled Ohio workers. Visit to leave your measure.
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Davis-Johnston
Peter Kern
Athens
Ohio
Xern
Fortunate Chance in Athens Dry Goods Auction
The closing out sale of M. Selig & Co. in Athens continues with auction prices on dry goods clothing millinery boots and shoes. The firm aims to wind up business by a near date and will make sacrifices within reasonable bounds to complete the sale. Shoppers planning future purchases should call at M. Selig & Co. to secure bargains now.
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M. Selig & Co
Athens
M. Selig & Co’s
Improbably cheap overcoats at D Zenner Co below wholesale
Buyers are urged to act now to secure overcoats at D Zenner & Co as the full stock is offered below wholesale price for immediate or future use. The advertisement stresses large savings and urges prompt purchase to beat rising costs.
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D. Zenner & Co
Home income offer from E G Rideout Co catalog
Advertisement promising a $1500 yearly income for at home work from E G Rideout Co located at 10 Barclay Street New York. Readers urged to request the company’s catalog and full details.
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E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Boreman’s Vermifuge Promoted for Worms in Children
An ointment style health blurb urges parents to treat children’s worm infections with Boreman’s Sweet Vermifuge. The remedy is described as pleasant tasting and readily accepted by kids.
Invention Cures Meat Faster With Less Salt
Mahlon Moore introduces a meat curing machine promoted to farmers in town hardware stores. The device allegedly saves time and uses much less salt or sugar, eliminates barrella, cures a 30 to 40 pound ham in minutes, and sells for five dollars, usable year round with safety.
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Mahlon Moore
Firm of Waterman debtors asked to settle
Notice to creditors of the late firm of F. E. Waterman & Co. to come forward and settle at once. Carpenter & Henderson are the only authorized receivers of money due the late firm. February 10, 1881.
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F. E. Waterman & Co
Carpenter & Henderson
Baltimore Stock Market Prices for Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep
Market listings show cattle prices across grades from common to choice with figures for cows oxen and yearlings. Hog prices span selected butcher to heavy shipping and lighter weights, while sheep and lamb values indicate common to good quality offerings and per gross rates.
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Baltimore
Hoas
Graham and Henderson notices from Athens and Amgell burying ground
Graham died at the residence of John Graham in Athens aged 37 with long illness including pulmonary consumption. She was a member of the M E Church for three years and buried at Angell burying ground in LedI township. Henderson obituary notes more details from September 4th at home with family.
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Graham
Ohn Graham
Athens
Ry Graham
M. E. Church
Amgell Burying Ground
Ledi Township
Albens
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Athens A. M. FE
Hocking Valley Depot
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Jackon
Woodson Daniels
G. A.R. Installation
R. A. Constable
F. C. Pickering
Elmer Golden
John J. Moore
Bridge Building
Margerets Creek
Elmer Armstrong
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Athens Township
Elijah Brown
Shade Creek
John Q. Hull
Long Run
R. M. Patterson
Athens Car Company
J. B. Allen
Dr. Cook
Lon Statson
Geo Davis
Macondia
Fritz Finsterwald
George Falloon
Chillicothe
Big Sandy
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Remor
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