Local notes recount weddings and weather in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville column records Mrs. Harry Moore marriage to Myrtle Miles, praise for Rev Monfort’s sermon, and praise for local officials, with community anecdotes on ice, health notices, and town business developments. It notes winter conditions, smallpox vigilance, and regional agricultural and courthouse activity.
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Harry L. Moore
Myrtle O. Miles
W. S. Wilson
Alice C. Brown
Girls’ Industrial School
Columbus
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
State Bar Association
Cincinnati
the Messenger
Townslady Mrs Crippen Acknowledges Florida Journals
The esteemed Mrs. Capt. Albert H. Crippen of Orange County Florida sends acknowledgments for late copies of journals published across the state. She notes Florida’s climate soil and geography merit comparison to Italy among the United States.
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Albert H. Crippen
Orange County
Florida
Italy
United States
Ex Secretary Townsend to Speak at Delta Tau Delta Meet
Ex Secretary Townsend chosen as orator for the Delta Tau Delta National Convention in Indianapolis starting August 24 for a three day session. The piece notes his fitness for the role and the local interest in the event.
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Townsend
Indianapolis
Maj. Townsend
Pension Message Honors Townsman Frank T Towsey
The townsman Frank T Towsey receives a pension of a fraction over eight hundred fifty dollars with six dollars monthly from December 6. He is disabled by a shell wound and unable to work at his trade, though he bears physical evidence of service.
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Frank T. Towsley
Frank
Fouts Arrested for Forgery in Albany
Chas. W. Fouts, about thirty, was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Warden at his father’s Albany residence on forgery charges. He allegedly cashed a sixty six dollar check bearing D. T. Moore’s forged signature at the Bank of Athens. A grand jury indicted him yesterday, and he may plead guilty. The note also advertises subscriptions to the Athens Messenger and American Farmer.
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Chas. W. Fouts
Albany
Bank of Athens
D. T. Moore
Tompkins
Death of B F Johnson in Stewart area
B F Johnson dies after brief lung congestion at his Stewart area residence in his 68th year. He is remembered as a respected county citizen and brother to Dr W P Johnson of Indianapolis and J Wyatt Johnson of Rome township, with funeral set for Friday at 10 o'clock from his home.
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B. F. Johnson
Stewart
W. P. Johnson
Indianapolis
J. Wyatt Johnson
Rome Township
Joseph Norton
Parker Carpenter
Frank J. Carpenter
Lecture by George Alfred Townsend at City Hall February 3
The article notes a popular lecture by George Alfred Townsend known as Gath at the City Hall on the evening of February 3, presented by Charles H. Winger. Townsend will offer his well acclaimed Doubting Thomas lecture, with praise from major urban journals. It also promotes a subscription offer to American Farmer and Athens Messenger at $2 for new subscribers or arrears paid.
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Baltimore
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Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio State Journal
Townsend
State Journal
Ohio State Journal Co
Ohio
Jacob McVay
Alexander
Messenger
McVay
Hocking Valley
American Farmer
Athens Messenger
Saloon Opens in Carbondale Amid Citizen Discontent
Far south of Mineral City excitement grips the area over the discovery of Mr. Cline’s body, missing for six weeks and found mutilated by animals, fueling foul play rumors. J.T. Carter of Benton County visits relatives. Nettie Johnson returns to Buchtel to teach. Asbury Chapel ends a protracted meeting with biweekly services by Rev. Nichols. Mite Society supper at Mineral yields a gold ring prize.
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Carbondale
Mineral City
Cline
Mite Society
Mineral
Coleman
J.T. Carter
Benton County
Iowa
Nettie Johnson
Buchtel
Asbury Chapel
Nichols
Live Stock Market in Baltimore Cattle Prices and Rain Delay
Baltimore on January 17 reports a fair opening and dull close for cattle with no price change. Swine strong demand and large receipts. hog price quotes around 8.9. Sheep receipts 1,021 with moderate demand and prices near 45 to 75. A protracted M F church meeting in Albany led by Rev Kendall. Heavy rain since yesterday disrupted ice gathering activities.
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Baltimore
Tennessee Home Lately Voted on Bond Interest
The Memphis Avalanche notes that the state voted to pay interest on Mrs. Polk's bonds but refused interest on bonds held by a blind girl of Lawrence County. It adds a remark about Andrew Jackson and the Capitol.
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Tennessee
Memphis
Real Fatare Transfers In Athens And Nelsonville Areas
Transfers recorded in Athens and Nelsonville townships include Theo A Cornwell to James M Salters in lot 123 Athens for 500 dollars, H Moore to Jesse H Cornell in Athens for 9 dollars, Malinda Mathews to R W Ronel for 80 feet of out-lot 19 Athens at 80 dollars, Athens Mining Co to M C R Co for 4500 dollars across multiple out and in-lots, and multiple other conveyances in Nelsonville and Coolville with prices from 1 dollar to 350 dollars and up to 150 dollars among buyers and sellers such as Julia Williams, Thadeus Longstreth, and A Poston. Additional transfers include C A and EF Cable to Mary A Jewett in Nelsonville for 200 dollars, and First National Bank to D H Frost and F P Dinemore for 1500 dollars in Rome township.
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Theo. A. Cornwell
Jas. M. Salters
Athens
EF. H. Moore
Jesse H. Cornell
Malinda Mathews
R. W. Ronel
Athens Mining Co
Jos. Selby
Margeret Kirk
FF. M. Koons
Joe. Wise
Vance & Reynolds
A. Poston
Nelsonville
G. W. Devine
Julia Williams
J. F. Brodt
Thadeus Longstreth
J. F. Welch
C. A
EF. J. Cable
Mary A. Jewett
Hannah Mitchell Jr
J. R. Knowles
Coolville
Shepard Humphrey
James. Chute
Mne
First National Bank
D. H. Frost & F. P. Dinemore
Rome Township
Harriet Bowers
Corwin A. Barrows
L. C. Dille
Eliza A. Tower
Bern Township
A. 8
Toner
Children’s Home Bills Due January 24 1888
All parties with charges against the Children’s Home must present them by January 24 1888 to settle monthly accounts. Trustees meet on the last Friday of each month. W A Thomas Superintendent.
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W. A. Thomas
For Sale Choice House and Lot on State Street
Eight good sized rooms, cellar, well, cistern, barn, and more in excellent condition. Inquire of J.D. Brown at Bank of Athens or of Prof. J. McC. Martin, Ashland.
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State Street
J.D. Brown
Bank of Athens
J. McC. Martin
Ashland
Isaac Hall to Open New Carpets and More Shop
A local notice states that Mr Isaac Hall will launch a new enterprise offering carpets alongside other goods. The shop will feature latest styles and diverse qualities at prices claimed to be lower than ever in Athens.
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Isaac Hall
Athens
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