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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1876
Page
4
The text records a medical practice continuation by a successor to Drs. Johnson and Wilson, located at the old Main Street office. Dated August 4th, 1875, it notes a permanent relocation within medicine and surgery.
The Athens Messenger reports a hot spell and daily life notes in Athens and surrounding towns. It covers visits by residents and guests, hospital politics, church events, a new jail project, postal budget cuts, ministerial meetings, and local weather impacts on farms and commerce.
Donnan and Harper transfer their business quarters to the Dorr Drug Stand opposite the Court House. The stock and goodwill of the well known establishment were purchased by Donnan and Harper, and the new location will offer an exhaustive line of drug goods. Subscribe for the Messenger.
The passage lauds a tireless public servant whose unwavering commitment to duty reflects a trusted leadership legacy. It highlights the M. E. and T. Railway Company’s confidence in his integrity and continued obligation to the public good.
Two more deaths from diphtheria occur in the village including a nine year old son of J C Patterson and a seven year old son of N L Wilson. A Isaac Stanleys farm family suffers a severe outbreak with five ill and one death. Mrs Cynthia Colburn dies at eighty after months of illness. Elza Armstrong Sr improves a Lafayette street house with painting and repairs. a barn is moved to a prominent location.
Ames residents complain of excessive heat while wheat is mostly stacked or in barn. Amos McDaniel leads thrashing with seventy five bushels from one hundred do zen thrashing. Corn looks good and a strong harvest is hoped. heavy rains have damaged some roads. Centennial 4th celebration at Concord Meeting House a success. Annesley Henry plans a new residence, Walter Gilliam renovates his dwelling. Joe Potter claims best corn. local salt barrel buyers seek cash at Herrold’s Salt Works. Kurtz and Norris offer fashionable jewelry at reduced prices.
A county jail inmate explains his confinement as a choice to get away from crowds. Zenner & Co. Clothing Department lures customers with ultra low prices on summer and fall wear, drawing town farmers and general shoppers alike to the outlet.
The store advertises a popular line of ladies items including Puffings Collarettes Collars Cuffs and other goods. Prices are described as low and conform to the house wide pricing schedule.
Visit the first door north of the Warren House to find a wide selection of premium imported cigars. The stand carries all the top brands known to the trade for discerning smokers.
Ladies rush the closing out sale at D Zenner Co offering seasonable dress goods at exceptionally low prices. Borman Bros advertises fresh arrivals with over forty brands of plug tobaccos at 25 to 40 percent less than rivals.
Selig and Co introduce a late redesign of new lace edgings and insertings described as elegant and latest, with offerings emphasized as extremely cheap.
By request of many friends writer Jaanwlaw vieuvuuly EWOUUIUCL declares M B Cooley as candidate for public office.
Married announcements list two weddings. G W Jeffers wed Maggie Berson at General Brown residence in Athens on June 27 1876 and Shepherd Warren wed Julia A Root at M F E Parsonage in Coolville on July 1 1876.
Austin Fuller died at Millfield July 15 1876 in his sixty third year. He leaves a wife and nine surviving children and twelve total, with three deceased. A funeral sermon by Rev R C Harper was preached at the Christian Church near Mulfield to a large gathering.
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