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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1887
Page
4
A patchwork of notices and society items from Nelsonville Athens and Bird City recounts sales moves at the City Ticket Office delays in the delinquent list auction turnout at the Auditor's office farm association organization in Athena and Hocking counties and remarks on political generosity and local church meetings.
The large, brave audience at City Hall heard a creditable performance of Sir Bulwer Lytton's Richelieu. Hon. Emmett Tompkins impressed with his commanding presence and skill in the title role, while Mr. Barker De Barradas and Miss Eva Norris as Julie de Mortemar drew praise. The cast also included Mr. George E. de Steigner as De Mauprat and Mr. Chas Higgins as King Louis XII. A repeat show followed for Mr. Henry C. Crippen’s benefit, with funds raised locally. Grounded notes mention landlord Woodruff’s sale closure and tax refunds, plus hopeful wheat reportscountywide and Mr. John P. McGill’s grave illness.
A year of uncertainty about Oscar H. Kurtz’s whereabouts ends with Northern papers praising him. The Sacramento Daily Bee calls him prince of jugglers for bal- ancing and ball tossing feats that drew applause. Record Union appraises him as the best ball tosser and juggler, superior in plate-spinning to a Japanese troupe.
A public warning notes that temper and abuse toward animals are illegal under state and natural law. It declares enforcement by a powerful society with reporters ready to act on serious violations. A complimentary notice applauds T C Wiley, brakeman on the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo line, for 18 years of service and 1,394,639 miles traveled without reprimand since 1869.
Humphrey spent the weekend at home near Coolville while A L Kinnison returned from Jackson county to resume work. E K Skinner and others attended the Nelsonville Teacher's Institute after a Friday lecture by Dr Gordy. Supt Barna spoke on The Reading Habit. Edith Woodruffia suffers neuralgia. Mrs Super and Professors Ebert and Donnalley visited the Athenian Society. Gladys McVay and W F Hamilton are recovering from mumps and ready for college work.
Father Hartney delivered a lengthy lecture in which he recounted travels from New York to London Paris Cairo and Jerusalem. He praised Americas institutions while detailing views on Europe Egypt and Palestine with blunt judgments on Egyptians and the Parisian republic. The audience listened intently as he described Rome Paris and Dublin and noted a London House of Commons visit.
The Gallipolis Bulletin praises Judge Sibley as a Republican who leaves politics off the bench, calling him an upright and conscientious judge deserving unanimous renomination. The sub-division is overwhelmingly Republican, and the dominant party owes it to the people to keep such men on the bench.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio as a constitutional treatment for catarrh. It claims internal doses, blood impact, and offers a hundred dollar prize for any failure to cure, plus circulars and testimonials. Also mentions growing demand for King's Switch coal supplied by James Farrell with prompt orders.
Janes Farrell of Athens offers Hawley's Improved Dwtle Agitating Clothes Washer for sale in five nearby towns including Athens and Meies. The pamphlet claims the device performs a greater amount and variety of work in less time with low wear, shrinking clothes, and prices it at $3. Every family will want one after seeing its claimed effects and expeditions.
The new micro room near Phenix Block becomes the headquar ters of San Hamper where he will greet patrons. N. E. Dean, Auctioneer, Amenville, Athens county, will attend to selling real estate and personal property. Satisfaction guaranteed, prices reasonable. Communications to him will receive prompt attention. 36-ly Kaler, Palmer & McGrath announce deep reductions in ladies and children's wraps to be sold regardless of cost.
The store of Sam Summer has been moved to a new building first door south of the Phenix Block. The change relocates the shop to a more accessible site near downtown commerce.
An old rhyme recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood, suggesting enduring use across generations. The repetitive cadence emphasizes parental reliance on the product for children's comfort from birth through family growth.
A list of names stored as uncalled mail at the Athens post office dated January 17 1687 includes Red Mr Jensles Black Mr Oliver J Chadwick Mrs Viola Cooper Mise Lizzie Garver Misa Lizzie Higgins Miss Mary J Hill Mr Harvies Woods Delila C C Snertpon P M.
RUSRSEILL died January 11 1847 at her husband’s residence aged 75 years 6 months 28 days She joined the M M church in 1858 and remained a consistent member Her funeral was held at the Free Methodist church of Mroud s Run on January 1 with services conducted by J A McCathran and Henry Burker
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