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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1886
Page
4
Bargain alert from D Zenner & Co in Athens promoting a complete line of men's and boys clothing. Seersucker coat and vest sets priced at 1.25 with better qualities offered at proportionately lower prices.
A splendid line of straw hats specially manufactured for our trade can be found at our store.
A readable fragment notes a line of Lancaster Ginghama offered at six cents per yard with a value of eight cents, marking a low price point for fabric in the advertisement.
D Zenner and Co offer a wide array of summer hats bonnets and trims in Southeastern Ohio with a large variety and affordable prices. This ad-style note highlights the selection and value for customers seeking stylish headwear.
A local store promotes a vast collection of ladies dress materials in every description and style. Prices are advertised as the cheapest in town outside major city markets, inviting shoppers to compare value and selection.
Local items report improvements in Mr. E P Jewett's health and a timely shower benefiting crops. Travelers may take a half fare trip from Athens to Marietta next Wednesday June 16. Notes on Barnum's Show, court activity with Gen James A Wilcox present, and opinions on the fish law penalties. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets Friday. tea served. Reports of Frank Beverage's health, Nelsonville Knights at Decoration Day, and Ohio Beauties cherries from Clem Hooper Jr.'s crop. Henry Beverage's hunting tally and Henry Herrold's roller mill update. Social at Basset Baptist church praised. saloon tax care discussed ahead of Supreme Court decision.
The MESSENGER urges Republicans to reelect A J Frame as county Auditor. It highlights the duties as onerous and complex, cites his proven administration, honesty, and efficient handling of fiscal affairs, and asks for unanimous Republican support to retain Frame at the head of county finances.
The Grand Jury reported eighteen indictments including George Bradley for murder in the second degree Charles Williams and Albert Roberts for burglary and grand larceny Albert Roberts for concealing stolen property Richard Johnson Jacob Carey and Marry Warren for fornication King Bradley for rescuing a prisoner John Ward of Nelsonville four indictments for selling liquor on Sunday on election day and to minors and for maintaining a nuisance Chas M P Tucker Stewart four indictments for liquor law infractions Mary Lyman adultery. Bradley’s trial is set for the 24th inst J P Wood to defend.
Miss Jennie Ford, 17, of near town, was bitten on the right hand by a copperhead while picking wild strawberries last Friday. Doctors Stimson and Hill feared a fatal outcome, but reports indicate her condition has improved and recovery is likely. Also noted is the Columbus marriage of George Whipple to Miss Mary Elizabeth Bach, with a reception in Athens that evening. President M. M. Greene of the Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo road plans a year’s leave. his son W. M. Greene will serve as President and GM with Geo. R. Carr as General Superintendent. The article also asserts Dow Law enforcement against saloonists will be stringent, urging compliance or closure.
The Marietta Register notes a large Beverly audience at the M E church for Memorial Day. Hon. Chas Townsend delivered a masterful address on the war its causes and results, praised by attendees.
The period of year usually brings many juvenile ailments, yet the Children’s Home here remains remarkably healthy. This favorable condition is credited to the careful and judicious management of Superintendent and Mrs. Armstrong, despite the large inmate population.
The first raspberries of the season appeared in Athens and were received Tuesday by Amza Hooper a Phoenix Block Confectioner and Restaurateur. The berries were grown on Addison Hooper's farm in Alexander township.
The Athens High School commencement at City Hall drew a dense crowd as the graduating class heard five orations. Miss Mary E. Phillips spoke on The Value of an Idea, followed by Miss Jessie K. McCure on The Power of Fashion, Miss Mary C. Love on The Purest Gold from the Hottest Fire, Miss Mary E. Higgins on Some Developments of Science, and Miss Alice E. Davis on A Roman Triumph. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent Henebrake, with benediction by Rev. Mr. Montfort. Local notes record several residents visiting Athens and other regional moves.
Mrs Elizabeth Brown mother of W H Brown of the Warren House had a startling fall when her buggy horse backed over a steep declivity near the Lancaster road. The reins broke and the top was up as the wheels shattered, but Mrs Brown escaped serious injury, walking away with pain in an arm and side. The horse was unhurt and a crowd gathered in astonishment at the apparent miracle.
Col J H Stewart general manager of the Cincinnati Washington and Baltimore railroad met yesterday at Maj J M Welch's office with Athens businessmen to discuss building a new union depot. He urged cooperation from C H V T and other lines and met Receiver Sharp of the Kanawha & Ohio Central to advance the plan. The Disciples church has leased the Phoenix Block space for Sunday services at 10 am with Sabbath school at 9 am.
Mrs. Jacob Grones sends thanks to the Messenger office attaches for a dish of splendid cherries. The fruit is described as large, high quality and exceptionally tempting, standing out as an extraordinary offering.
As strawberries retreat with seasonal change, raspberries step in as a popular, tasty alternative. This year’s raspberry crop is notably plentiful and inviting to shoppers.
Mrs Henry O Biennes front and side yard show a customary attractive floral display this season with bright blooms and well kept borders enhancing the property’s curb appeal.
Miss Libbie Allard returns from Athens with her sister Mrs Basom. Attendants Hattie Gregory and Katie Fisher visit home from Athens Asylum. George Porte and G B Greenler visit town then depart for Cincinnati. Mrs J C Campbell nee Mies Van Petty stays with relatives. Strawberry Festival for Mt Zion colored Baptist church in Arcade Building nets about fifty dollars thanks to James Qualls Anderson Hall whose efforts made the event a social and financial success.
For several nights this week a profusely flowering night blooming cereas has attracted many visitors to the asylum. Spectators say they have never seen this species bloom so magnificently and resplendently.
A new fire organization at Nelsonville names W. H. Hatch as Chief. It draws a large energetic membership from the younger portion of the community and promises prompt and effective action when needed.
Last Saturday marked the 27th anniversary of the June frost that destroyed wheat at this latitude. The morning temperature was cool enough to allow proximity to a fire to feel comfortable.
The wife of Dr Geo W Koestler a member of the Athens Asylum Board of Trustees died at the beginning of the week in Rome Georgia where she had gone for her health. Her remains were brought to her late home in Lancaster for interment.
Fresh arrivals this week at Peter Kern's Boot and Shoe Bazaar attractively represent all the very latest styles of Ladies and Misses footwear.
T C Collins of Athens county announces teaching violin accompaniment on reasonable terms. He has sold organs and pianos for 15 years and will teach on the organ or piano. Contact Athena or Little Hocking Ohio to enroll. The art can be learned by anyone with ordinary musical talent in a short time.
A notice touts a Newport style ladies shoe and a $2.50 round trip excursion to Cincinnati. It suggests many would join if such a fare were offered, then compares it with Staley’s $2.50 men’s shoe, claiming it would be cheaper. Call for details.
Invoice details a new batch of Jane Lawns priced at 31 cents per yore. Zenner & Co references the item and its rate in the notice.
The C. W. and B. line lists fare from Athens and east stations to Marietta for Wednesday June 16. Athens and Canaanville charge $1.00. Guyeville $1.00. Stewart $1.00. Frost's 90 cents. Coolville 75 cents. Torch 70 cents. Porterfield 65 cents. Little Hocking 60 cents. Parkersburg 60 cents. Belpre 35 cents. and all Marietta branch stations 25 cents.
Charles Brown and Frankie Burchfield married at the bride’s residence in Stewart on Saturday evening June 5 1886, performed by Justice of the Peace M I Ewers.
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