Local notes and notices from Marietta and surrounding towns
A miscellany of short items covers market remarks on rains and harvests, local politics, and community happenings. Highlights include fruit shipments, a tile factory for Nelsonville, a proposed logan medical move, talks by speakers like Mr. Hemingway and Mr. Dalrymple, a Detroit excursion offer, and upcoming camp meetings at Coolville. Also noted are a courtroom assault case, a tribute to Major Townsend, and a pension bill update for Mexican War veterans.
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Mexico
City of
R. de Steigner
John ¥. Lyon
W. H. Potter
J. C. Stedman
Athens Township
Fred Weiss
Canaan
Nathan Pickett
Nelsonville
Earnings Rise for C. W. and B. Railroad in Feb Content
The C. W. and B. railroad shows continued earnings growth reflecting strong business and management. For the second week of the current month earnings surpassed the prior year by 7081 dollars, and from January 1 to the second week of the month the line earned 82297 dollars more than the same period last year.
Reunion of the 116th Regiment O. V. I in Athens
The 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry reunion will be held in Athens on Thursday August 12 1886. Railroads C W B and C H V T will offer excursion rates for attendees. Members nationwide are invited to attend and organizers promise a most enjoyable visit with efforts to ensure a welcoming and pleasant gathering.
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116Th Regiment
Athens
Miner Exhibits Well Preserved Lizard in Coal Find
In Trimble township a miner showed the well preserved lizard remains found embedded in a lump of coal. The impression of the reptile is clearly defined in the coal, suggesting confinement since the carboniferous period. The owner was advised to offer it to the College Cabinet, a plan he signified he would pursue.
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Trimble
Local citizens ready to host 200 ministers for M FE Conference
Citizens show ready hospitality toward the 200 or more ministers who will form the personnel of the M FE Conference meeting in Athens on September 1. The open-handed welcome reflects the community's noted generosity.
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M. FE
Athens
Miss Wheeler Resigns College Post for Meadville Institution
Miss Emily F Wheeler an instructor in French and German and noted literary contributor has resigned her position here to take a similar post at an institution in Meadville Pennsylvania Her departure is deeply regretted by the community both professionally and socially.
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Emily F. Wheeler
Meadville
Wheeler
New Styles Added to Ladies Footwear at Kern’s
Peter Kern’s showcases an attractive range of ladies and misses footwear with graceful shapes and high quality materials. Artful workmanship meets low prices, aiming to rival inferior goods elsewhere in the market.
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Peter Kern’s
Balloon recovery and planned ascent near college campus
The Jumbo balloon rose in Athens on the evening of the 5th and was recovered by a Farm near town. It was returned in good condition to Clay McLean and will be launched again from the northwest corner of the college campus next Saturday evening with all invited.
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Athens
Bush
Rod Hall
Clay McLean
Railroad safety warning issued by C W and B officers
The B and O railroad company announces legal actions against youths who cling to locomotives or cars. After arrests and fines at Blanchester, the police plan to extend the program to other stations along the C W and B line to end dangerous practices and prevent claims for damages.
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R. R
R. KR. Co
Blanchester
Prohibition Convention Nominates Local Officers
The county Prohibition convention met Tuesday in the Hall of the First National Bank Building and, after reviewing delegate makeup, nominated P. G. Hibbard for Auditor, M. L. Sanderson for Commissioner, and David Putnam for Infirmary Director. The delegation skewed heavily Republican with only three former Democrats.
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First National Bank
P. G. Hibbard
Alexander
M. L. Sanderson
Troy
David Putnam
York
Camp Meeting Prospects At Coolville In August
Mr Amza Hooper secured purveying privileges for the Coolville camp meeting starting August 10. He will provide ample provisions for the expected large number of attendees. Readers applaud the grounds as among the best in the state with rising attendance in Southeastern Ohio. Also updates on Dr Geo H Carpenter and family after the lakes steamer sinking. Dr Helen B Carpenter praised as brave by the sinking engineer.
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Amza Hooper
Coolville
Ohio
Geo. H. Carpenter
Boston Evening Gazette
Helen B. Carpenter
St. Lawrence
Dr. Carpenter
Ohio game laws offer hunting seasons and fines
The text outlines penalties of 25 to 100 dollars and up to thirty days in jail for violations. It lists hunting seasons for quail, prairie chickens, wild turkey, ruffled grouse, pheasants, blue winged teal, mallard and wood duck, woods tock, turtle doves, squirrels, and rabbits with specific start and end dates.
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Ohio
Woodstock
Eighteenth O. V. I. reunion to meet at McArthur
The annual reunion of the Eighteenth O. V. I. will be at McArthur on September 1 and 2. Captain Alex Pearce of McArthur is named Adjutant, replacing the late A. W. S. Minear. The event is expected to be very enjoyable and well attended.
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McArthur
Given
Alex. Pearce
A. W
Minear
Freight Agent To Move Headquarters If Trains Link Athens And Charleston
Mr J E Story of the Kanawha and Ohio Central railroad said negotiations are pending for through trains between Athens and Charleston. If the arrangement proceeds he will move his offices from Columbus to Athens and reside here if a suitable dwelling is available for his family.
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J. E. Story
Kanawha & Ohio Central Railroad
Athens social notes highlight visits and arrivals
The Hecking Sentinel lists multiple Athens visitors and guests including Mrs Ella Guerin, Myra Suydam, Mrs Mary L Brown, Miss Bertie Johnson, Miss Clara Gorstene, and Dr E H Kelly. It records travel to Vandalia, Lincoln, and Munice, Plus remarks on local delegates to the Congressional Convention and a Grand Army excursion.
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Atd Gale
May Suydam
Lumivar
Athens
Tien FE Rhedemeyer
Doriet
Lake Chautatuicus
Lou A. Leon Wae
Mary L. Brown
Midieport
Mra. Tie
Fallen
Hecking Sentinel
Ella Guerin
Myra Suydam
Columbus
Will Mc Kitrick
John W. Dowd
Toledo
W. W. Kurtz
Miner Chas H Johnson Recovers After Nelsonville Explosion
Mr. Chas H Johnson of Nelsonville is reported to be recovering after escaping the recent mine explosion near Nelsonville. The blast stripped him of clothing and damaged a watch he wore, leaving him unharmed aside from injuries sustained.
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Chas. H. Johnson
Nelsonville
Knights of Pythias Lodge Elects Officers
At the late meeting of Athenians Lodge No. 104 Knights of Pythias the following officers were elected Henry Zenner P C Will A Johnson C C Henry Hagg V P L A Koons P John Graham M of A C K O Blennes K of R F QO Pickering M of F A O Sloan M of Ex Elias Graham I G Wun Calvert O G
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Knights of Pythias
Henry Zenner
P. C
Will A. Johnson
C. C
Henry Hagg
L. A. Koons
John Graham
C. K. O'Blennes
F. QO. Pickering
A. O. Sloan
Elias Graham
I. G
Wun. Calvert
O. G
Athens County Children's Home Names New Teacher
At a called Board of Trustees meeting Mrs. Joanna Goodrich of Coolville was appointed teacher for the next six months. The Home is in excellent condition and the children's health is exceptionally good.
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Athens County Children's Home
Joanna Goodrich
Coolville
Somers Secures Masonry Work in Charleston West Virginia
Our townsman William Somers went to Charleston West Virginia last week and has secured a masonry job that will keep him busy until the close of the season.
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Wm. Somers
Charleston
West Va
Masonary
County Infirmary Adds Bath Room Improvement
A new bath room has been added at the County Infirmary. The improvement aims to enhance resident comfort and sanitation.
Musical entertainment and local visits noted at Albany
J M Black gave a musical entertainment at Woodyard church Friday evening. William Rickey of Pennsylvania visited his brother D T Rickey and Blanche Rickey during the trip. W H Braddock of Trimble attended to affairs of a new paper. W A Smoith and family, with Mary Fletcher, visited Wilksville friends. Ed Patterson went to Columbus for work. Harvey Duffee spent time with old friends in Trimble. J C Bower and daughter Hattie from Athens visited Albany. Henry Hibbard visited Geo Earhart family. Miss Belle Townsend teaches music near Mr Blance. Silvey’s new building received a fresh awning. S F Smith of Dexter was here on business.
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Bertie
W. P. Johnson
Indianapolis
L. M. Jewett
Ss. W. Pickering
Columbus
Athens
F. B. Stevenson
Chicago Sun
Vandalia
Tom. McClure
Vinton County
Bertha Coulter
Chillicothe
Stella McGrath
Miss Ione
M i. Kurtz
W. W. Kurtz
Nell
Clara Gorstene
Cincinnati College of Music
Lizzie Maule
Bond Hill
Cincinnati
J. L. Currier
Clay McLean
New Lexington
McLean
Nancy Finley
Messrs
Junod, Johnson, Golden
Munice
Ind
Sedalia
the Earth
Ollie Wilson
Ohio
Nebraska
C. Gold
E. H. Kelly
Omaha
Neb
Athens Asylum
Marietta
G. W. Coler
Baltimore City
Maryland
Oakland
Sam’ Axtell
Mocking County
A. B. Frame
Reynolds Lash
Jas. C. Bower
Grand Army
Pacific Coast
C. B. Sloan
Grafton
Colorado
Utah
J. M. Black
Woodyard Church
William Rickey
Pennsylvania
D. T. Rickey
Blanche Rickey
W. H. Braddock
Trimble
W. A. Smoith
Mary Fletcher
Wilksville
Ed. Patterson
Tuesdaay
J. C. Bower
Miss Hattie
Albany
Henry Hibbard
Geo, Earhart and Family
Belle Townsend
Blance
Silvey
S. F. Smith
Dexter
ARGUS
Deaths and community notices from Beebe area
Mrs. Louisa Crippen of Beebe visits relatives near Marshfield. Miss Hattie Dean returns from relatives in Dover township. Mr. Merritt Driggs, ex B and O R R engineer and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member, dies at Latrobe Troy township after eleven years of invalidism. buried at Torch after a special train for the Order. G A R Post at Stewart hosts a successful entertainment. attendees from Cools Ville aiding the event. Wheat secure, hay harvest progressing, corn suffering from lack of rain. a prolific season overall.
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Louisa M. Crippen
Beebe
Marshfield
Hattie Dean
Dover Township
Merritt Driggs
Latrobe
Troy Township
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Driggs
Torch
Chillicothe
G. A. R. Post
Stewart
Cools Ville
Athens County Teachers Urged to Raise Certification Standards
The School Commissioner reports 660 county exam candidates last year, with nearly half failing to obtain certificates and only one in five earning one for five years. Examiners note many candidates lack higher schooling and urge greater university attendance, predicting more Athens County teachers and fewer rejections next year. President C. W. Super, Ohio University.
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Athens County
C. W
Cheap Excursion to Detroit from Athens in August
The Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway with Michigan and Central Railway offers a cheap round trip from Athens to Detroit on August 3. The fare is 3.50 dollars, departure 7 a.m., arrival 5 40 p.m., tickets valid four days, with through coaches Athens to Detroit and back.
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Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railway
Michigan and Central Railway
Detroit
Michigan
Athens
Columbus
Athens grocer expands shop invites customers to call
Mr. Elias Graham enlarges his business room and stock to offer choice fresh groceries and table produce. Increased facilities enable closer margins and his cheerful disposition makes his house a desirable trading place in Athens.
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Elias Graham
Graham
Athens
Morrison resolution passes House amid silver fallout
The article notes the House last Friday approved a Morrison resolution aimed at spending toward debt payment. It highlights the bulk of Treasury funds held as depreciated silver dollars not in circulation and reports a 4 per ounce fall in silver the same day. It questions U S power to lift silver prices and suggests currency may move to silver standards, contrasting with Britain and Germany.
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New York
Great Britain
Germany
Golden Opportunity for Great Bar Gains
D Zeuner & Co offers massive discounts to clear space for Fall and Winter fabrics and fancy goods. John Friday ships new European acquisitions and more American goods to New York, prompting rapid sale of extensive stock at cost regardless prices.
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John Friday
D. Zenner & Co
Europe
New York
D. Zeuner & Co
Ohio
Excursion to Bismark at Cheap Rates by Rail
The C W & B railroad will sell excursion tickets from Athens to Bismark Dakota and return on July 27 1856 for 26 dollars. Tickets are good forty days and first class in every respect with stopovers allowed at all important points. Cheap excursion rates extend beyond Bismark to permit visits to any part of the Northwest.
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Bismark
Athens
Dakota
Great Northwest
Uncalled Letters Listed at Athens Post Office
The Athens post office has a list of uncalled letters dated July 19 1886. Names include George Blazer Lizzie Buthwan Belle Crossen Sam l Dan Stella Gates Mary Lane C S Dively Eliza Mansfield John Mullen Charlie Parker Louis Pagain F B Schaefer E C Sloan Sadie Trainer Mary Walker and others.
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Athens
George Blazer
Lizzie Buthwan
Belle Crossen
Sam’l Dan
Stella Gates
Mary Lane
Dively
Eliza Mansfield
John Mullen
Charlie Parker
Louis Pagain
F. B. Schaefer
E. C. Sloan
Sadie Trainer
Mary Walker
Ladies Gauze Vests at 35 Cents Per Pair
Advertises ladies gauze vests priced at 35 cents per pair at Sam Sommer's.
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SAM Sommer’s
Great Shirt Walats Sale at D Zenner & Co
Great bargains on boys shirts at D Zenner and Co. Shirts priced from 20 cents with better quality options at 35 and 50 cents. Local retailer promotes low prices on durable garments.
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D. Zenner & CO
Local Florist Offers Plants and Arrangements near Depot
W H Conklin advertises flower supply and florist services on yards and cemetery lots. He lists affordable flowers and lawn care with arrangements near the depot, dated May 6, 1886.
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W. H. Conklin
Silk clearance offer from D Zenner and Company
Advertisement for silks priced to move with Japanese silks at twenty cents per yard, valued at forty cents. Summer silks offered for thirty five forty and fifty cents, valued at fifty sixty five and seventy five cents. Call early. D Zenner and Co.
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D. Zenner & CO
Castoria Slogan Echoes Through Generations
An old advertising line recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations. The rhyme traces usage from infancy to motherhood and grandchildren, highlighting a lasting brand association with children and care.
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Heathman
Henry . Mleries
R. E. Alderman
Marietta Register
Register
Justice Shrader
Thomas Mason
Townsend
Mary A. Statson
Herman Walker
Alexander Town
Justice of the Peace
Fred Hibbard
Logan
Coyington
Miami County
Hibbard
J. N
Major Townsend
Odd Fellows
Corning
Ohio Institute of Mining Engineers
Steubenville
Joseph Hemingway
Wm. Dalrymple
Cool Ville
C. W. & B. Railroad
Glen Eben
Hocking Valley
Louisa Warren
Heath
Buchtel
A. L. Pritchard
John R. Buch‘el
Supreme Court
Trimble Township
Campbell
Perremai
Sereno Lixige
H. Gi. Commett
Albert Allard
W. G. Witt
H. Herrold
G. W. Wires
J. B. Lawrence
van Pelt
George Rigg
Atl
Harvey Duffee
Tteims
The
Columbus, Mocking Valley & Toledo Railroad
Raby
Castoria
Miss
ROY- Iesire Powder CO
Wall Street
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