Athens Local News Notes From Public Session And Community Events
Major Townsend spoke at Albany Lodge. Judge Welch nears recovery from illness. Wool receipts remain small this season. Local farmer Jacob Crossen visited the MessENGER office. Nelsonville fighter Dave Seville sent to penitentiary now in hospital care. Asylum staff note female patients need closer watching. Fourth of July music to be provided by Athens public school pupils. Rev. Joseph Cook cannot fill June 24 engagement. another lecturer to be secured. Judge Guthrie suffers stomach hemorrhage. recovers enough to return to office. Athens Fourth celebration features races at the Fair Grounds with 10 percent entrance. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to meet at Mrs. Finsterwald’s home. Dow tax notices list towns and counts. Republican farmers remain loyal amid political debates. Children’s Day services at Presbyterian Church. Y P S C E meets for children’s service. Miss Josephine Currier dies in Columbus. returns to Athens for burial. Alumni banquet at city hall with speeches by Minnie Dean and Mabel Connett. Funeral of Daniel Mauck noted. pleas of local mourners. New coal field near Stewart and Frost stations reported. large 9500 acre site with eight-foot seam. Athens native Peter Farrell dies in Logan after illness. funeral at Catholic church. Balloon ascent and parachute descent draw crowds at public square. notable mishap with balloon. Wheat crop reports optimistic. broad farming prosperity foreseen. Athens High School commencement review praises speakers and faculty. diplomas presented by Dr. Gordy.
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Townsend
Albany Lodge
Judge Welch
Jacob Crossen
Lee Township
Dave Seville
Athens
Wheaton
Stewart
Frost
T. & O. C. Extension
Pittsburg
Ohio
Peter Farrell
Logan
William
West End
Knights of St. George
Griswold
Brown House
Professor Jacobs
E. H. Moore
South Bridge
Athens County
Athens High School
John Selby
Super
J. P. Gordy
J. M. Wood
Henry O’bleness
D. M. Burchfield
Evans
Boughton
Hoover
Dunkle
D. B. Stewwart
H. B. Westervelt
Cyrus Rose
L. M. Jewett
Mable Connett
Della A. Lefavor
Amy Herrold
Miss Connett
Ocean
Earth
Spotsylvania
Stratford
Rappahannock
Cecilia
Doctor Praises Hall’s Catarrh Cure in 1887 Letter
Dr L L Gorsvena, with 40 years in general practice, certifies Hall’s Catarrh Cure as highly effective and says it cures all catarrh cases when used as directed. The firm offers $100 for any curable case and notes the product is sold by druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toixepo
Messrs
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
L. L. Gorsvena
M. D
Summit St
F. J. Cuenty & Co
Props
Toledo
Alexander Township Ahead on Roads
Mr H A Dixon of Woodyard praises road supervisor J F Wood as a county best with visionary skill in road building. He credits Wood for turning difficult routes into first class roads using minimal labor and expense while urging trustees to grant supervision across the township.
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H. A. Dixon
Woodyard
Wood
Steam navigation and Dr Fenner's Cough Honey Credited
Steam navigation was once met with doubt. Dr Fenner's Cough Honey proved its efficacy in relieving any cough in one hour after thousands of trials. It gives energy and strength. Money refunded if satisfaction not given.
Athens County Live Stock Returns From Spring Assessments
The report lists counts of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, mules, carriages, and dogs by township and village across Athens County. Totals show 5408 horses valued at $295,978, 18,423 cattle valued at $203,789, 75,416 sheep valued at $166,939, and 5,038 hogs valued at $12,107, with varied minor property counts.
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Athens County
Athens Township
Athens Village
Athens
South
Alexander
Ames
Bern
Canaan
Carthage
Dover
Millfield
Chauncey
Lee
Albany Village
Albany
Lodi
Rome
Stewart Special School
Troy
Coolville Village
Hockingport Special School
Trimble
Jacksonville
Trimble Village
Glouster
Hollister
Marshfield Special School
Mineral Special School
Waterloo
East
West
Ork
Bessemer
Floodwood
Oward
Elsonville
1St Ward
Nelsonville
Entitled to the Best Family Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges every family to obtain Syrup of Figs as a top remedy for costive or bilious conditions. It promotes 50c and 1.00 dollar bottles available at leading druggists. The copy emphasizes universal entitlement to the best medicine and positions Syrup of Figs as a cleansing option.
Simmons Liver Reg Ulator Held As Best Remedy
The claim promotes Simmons Liver Reg ulator as the top remedy for horse colic. No supporting evidence or authorities are provided.
Athens LitRer Company Expands in Glouster
The Athens Litrer Company grows daily, reaching into new enterprises. The Glouster Gazette hails the move as an honor for both Glouster and Athens County, highlighting the firm as a feature shaping the region.
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Athens Litrer Company
Athens County
Glouster
Athens
Glouster Gazette
Church to Resume Services in Glouster After Repairs
Religious services resume at the Christian church in Glouster next Sunday after repairs. Elder T. A. H will preach in the morning and again in the evening.
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Christian Church
Glouster
Miss Nellie Van Vorhes Sings at Conservatory Return
Miss Nellie Van Vorhes returns from Boston after completing a course at the Conservatory of Music and offers instruction. Prospective pupils may apply at once, with reasonable terms, by calling at her Vine Street home or writing through the post office.
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Nellie van Vorhes
Boston
Conservatory of Music
Vine Street
Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic Ad
Headache biliousness constipation dizziness sleeplessness the blues and eruptions addressed by Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic. Warranted to satisfy or money refunded. Question raised about affordability if the remedy wasn't certain.
For Sale House on Congress Street in Athens Ohio
I offer for sale my dwelling house and lot on Congress Street. The house has 10 rooms with gas, a well and cistern, and suitable out-buildings including a stable. In good repair and well located. Possession after January 1 1891. Terms apply to or address Win Scott, No 30 Athens Ohio.
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Congress Street
Scott
Athens
Ohio
Eyes Examined Free at Zenner & Co Store Office
Call on Dr Knapp for a free eye examination based on scientific principles. The offer invites visits on Mondays and Saturdays at the Zenner Co store office for correction.
Fourth of July Excursion to Athens by Rail
The Kanawha and Michigan Railway announces round trip tickets to Athens Ohio for July 8 and 4 from all stations with return by July 6 at one fare. The agent A A Georar invites all to enjoy a grand national holiday celebration in Athens.
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Kanawha & Michigan Railway
Athens
A. A. Georar
Newsom Buys State's Most Elegant Funeral Equipment
Athens undertaker Mr. Charles Newsom owns the state’s most elegant funeral equipment including a hearse. He spared no expense to secure it and is prepared to direct funerals at moderate charges.
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Charles Newsom
Athens
Excursion Tickets for Ohio Association Meeting Sold
Excursion tickets over the B and O S W road to the Marietta Ohio Association meeting are on sale today and will be good to return through June 13. Union Ex Prisoners of War tickets offered. sale continues Thursday.
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Marietta
Ohio Association
Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure Promises Satisfaction
The advertisement touts Dr Fenner’s remedy with a money back guarantee and claims it outperforms others. It asserts guaranteed results or a refund, positioning the product as superior and trustworthy.
New Millinery Opens with May Styles in Athens
Mrs. Thompson introduces her May millinery featuring the latest and fullest line yet shown in Athens. The public is invited to inspect the new goods and view the display.
Litney affections cured by Simmons Liver Regulator
J. W. Poynts reports years of litney affections cured by Simmons Liver Regulator in a brief notice typical of historical medical advertisements. The item presents a personal testimonial promising relief from chronic symptoms without medical narrative.
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Litney
Simmons Liver Regulator
J. W. Poynts
Leading Manufacturing Center for Tin Copper and Iron Work
Mr. Fred White invites orders at his manufacturing headquar ters behind Bartlett and Kurtz's Hardware store for tin iron slate roofing and all tin copper sheet and galvanized iron work including eluding spouting. Tin copper and sheet iron offered in all descriptions and made to order with prompt completion and reasonable rates.
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Fred White
Bartlett & Kurtz
New Idea in Binders for Hilly Terrain
Farmers view the New Idea in Binders promising easier work on sloped fields. The ad touts efficiency and rugged design as a solution for hillside harvesting.
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Hilly
Hresarp Harpwars Co
Columbus June meeting fare for GOP convention travel
Go to Columbus June 15 and 16 on K and M at one fare for the round trip. Tickets good to return up to and including June 5 for the Republican State Convention.
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Columbus
Simmons Liver Roavlesee Aids Digestion And Appetite
A short note promotes Simmons Liver Roavlesee as a dietary aid to strengthen digestion and enhance meal enjoyment. The claim emphasizes improved digestive comfort and meal experience through this remedy.
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Simmons Liver
Phillips of Koenix Block supplies ice cream for families
Families and social occasions received ice cream from Phillips of the Koenix Block Restaurant and Confectionery, highlighting a local hospitality offering.
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Phillips
Koenix Block
Ice Cream Parlor Tops Athens Popular Attractions
With warm weather, Phillips' ice cream parlor in the Phoenix Block draws crowds for rich cream and the largest dishes in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Phillips
Phoenix Block
Simmons Liv Ome Ks Simmons
Readable fragments show a brief item mentioning Simmons and related names with limited context. No clear event, date, location, or organization to define a full news item.
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Take Simmons
Liv Ome
Ks Simmons
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Joseph Cook
E. A. Guthrie
K. M. Steele
S. N. Hobson
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
John Finsterwald
Silas Hedges
York Township
Trimble Township
Presbyterian Church
Josephine B. Currier
Alice Atkinson
New Cemetery
Miss Currier
City Hall
Minnie Dean
Mabel Connett
J. M
J. P. Ood
Cheshire
Daniel Mauck
Mr. Mauck
J. & D. Mauck
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Gallia County
Hocking Valley
Stars
West Enders
Maralist
Statesman
Protress
Herrold
Sam’ L. McCune
Geo. L. Cable
Beatrice Davis
Fanny Witman
Alma Cornwell
Mary Fenzel
Miss Luce
Supt. Wheaton
U. S
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