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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1888
Page
1
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr Guysort s Yellow Dock and SARSAPARILLA as a universal cure for skin diseases scrofula and syphilitic disorders. It claims multiple bottle regimes cure various ailments and cites over a million yearly sales as proof of healing power.
Henry Nelson touts low margins while offering the cheapest shoes on earth and a wide Athens shop selection. He advertises a 17 by 10 foot new room, cash and small profits motto, hats parasols fans navy outfits, and prices like 50 cents for a fur hat and 1.00 for ladies shoes.
A four year old brown horse Falsetto stands 16 hands 2 inches and weighs 1400 pounds. He will season 1888 at Athens Ohio for the French Coach horses, said to be the finest general purpose horses. Powe Ll Bros. & Co. Gro. W. Davis agent Athens Ohio. Good wearing suits for men at Nelsons 3.50.
For sale the residence of Mrs. Kate Martin in Martinsburg now occupied by General W. D. Hamiltons family. The commodious house sits on large grounds fit for embellishment and is a prime Athens location. About twenty vacant lots nearby are also for sale. Call or address George Falloon 39-1f Laces Ribbons Corsets and Fancy Goods sold cheap at Nelsons.
One hundred thousand cabbage plants Early York and other choice varieties for sale. Apply at garden near Southbridge or order via post. Also Moleskin pants 75 cents to 1.00 and Doctor Warner's Health Corset at Nelson's priced 1.10.
The Greenfield Enterprise reports a large attentive audience in the park for Hon. L. M. Jewett of Athens who spoke from a decorated stand. He recalled Civil War figures, honored private soldiers and leaders, and praised the war’s cost in lives and money. He noted renewed acquaintances during his Greenfield visit and his rambles about town.
The schedule outlines June events for the university including sermons and addresses by church leaders and trustees. A separate long notice details the Fourth of July Centennial celebration in Athens with a large organizing committee and countywide preparations across many towns.
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