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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1888

Page

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Special Master Commissioner Sale in Brown County Ohio

Milton Gallaher sues Herry T. Niles and others in Brown County Circuit Court. Sale orders cover portions of the Cincinnati Hocking Valley and Huntington Railway west and east of Hillsboro High Street with minimums of 50000, 20000 and 75000 dollars and staged payments. Special Master Commissioner Daniel K. Harvey will conduct public auctions at Chillicothe Court House on Tuesday June 26 1888 at 2 PM.

County of Brown State of Ohio Chillicothe Ross County Cincinnati, Hocking Valley and Huntington Railway Company High Street Hillsboro Highland County City of Cincinnati Hamilton County Hamilton Clermont, Brown and Highland Eerie Highlana County Scioto Highland and Ross Scioto Valley Railroad Kingston Adelphi and Circleville Cincinnati, Hocking Valley , Huntington Railroad Company Adelphi Said County John Karsiner Vic Daniel K. Harvey Millford O. Newsy & Morrow

Athens Village Sealed Bonds Offered for Street Improvements

Mayors office of Athens Ohio invites sealed proposals to buy forty two five hundred dollar bonds and forty one hundred dollar bonds issued for street improvements. Bonds dated March 1 1888 bear five percent interest payable semi annually, redeemable after fifteen years, and due twenty five years from date. Bids must state quantity denomination premium accrued interest and are subject to council rejection.

Bank of Athens Athens Ohio Park National Bank City of New York State of Athens County Issa

Valuable Real Estate For Sale In Moetemge Valley

Tract 1 includes two hundred twenty acres the home farm of the late BR F Johnson with river bottom land a two story brick house barn orchard and outbuildings Tract 2 is the home farm of the late J Johnsen about three hundred sixty acres mostly pasture and meadow with a brick house barns stock scales and two orchards the tracts are described as prime western valley land ready for division and sale into parts for buyers.

BR. F. Johnson J. . Johnsen

Gooen's Prescription touted as king of blood purifiers

An advertisement claims Gooen's Prescription cures a wide range of blood and skin diseases including scrofula eczema tetter ringworm scald head syphilis rheumatism and kidney-related issues. It boasts a government chemist certificate and endorsements by physicians and chemists worldwide. Sold by C B Henderson.

Gooen C. B. Henderson

Dr Zenner and Co offers wool carpets in Athens Ohio

The ad proclaims carpets in every quality with all wool supers at 45 per yard and all wool extra supers at 85 cents. It urges remembering the shop and notes cabbage plants for sale, including 100000 Early York and other rarities, with pickup near Southbridge, Edwards, Athens, or by order through the post office.

Athens DR. Zenner & Co.’S York Southbridge Chasm Edwards Ohio

Big Hat Cut At D ZENNER CO

Premium holders at the Bee Hive are requested to present numbers 1048 5063 3058 7073 9088 2246 1785 3932 9127 385 to claim prizes. Light colored felt hats were offered for 1.50 and 2.00 dollars reflecting substantial value.

D. Zenner & CO S

Renfrew dressinghams offered at reduced yard price

D ZENNER & CO advertise Renfrew dressinghams at 8 1 3 cents per yard, reduced from 10 and 12 12 cents. Also note a help wanted ad seeking a girl for general housework with high wages, apply to Mrs. C H Grosvenor, June 18, 1888.

D.zenner & CO C. H. Grosvenor

Stray Shepherd Dog Missing in Athens County

Black female shepherd with a white ring around the neck and a leather collar disappeared around May 27. A reward is offered for the return to F J Stirers in Canaanville, Athens County, Ohio.

F. J. Stirers Canaanville Athens County

Local Bargains Advertised by Elias Graham and D ZENNER Co

The notice touts a wide sale of Sateens at 8 13 cents per yard vs 10 to 12 12 offered by rivals. It promotes Fine Teas from D ZENNER Co and Elias Graham specializing in teas, groceries at bed-rock prices, and a location opposite Ewing House. Nelson is mentioned for shoes price quotes.

D. Zenner & CO Ewing House Elias Graham New Lexington Tribune Perry County York Township Denvertown Ohio Democrat Ed. Montgomery Logan Gun Club Helms Logan Hutchison Kan Bessie Miller

Nelson's Seven Departments Quoted Prices for Summer Goods

A brief ad notes best line of ladies summer gauze vests starting from 15 cents and invites readers to call at Zenner & Co. for Nelson's quotations across seven departments.

Zenner & Cous Nelson

Property for sale in Athens and Martinsburg details

For sale a commodious residence of Mrs Kate Martin in Martinsburg now occupied by Gen W D Hamiltons family. Grounds large suitable for embellishment. Desirable Athens location with repairs making it comfortable. About twenty vacant lots nearby also for sale. Inquiries to George Falloon 39-11. Also Henry Nelton advertises a large assorted Athens merchandise line.

Kate Martin Martinsburg W. D. Hamilton Athens George Falloon Ohio

Zenner and Company Advertises Shoes and Clothing

The notice promotes Zenner & Co selling Roots and Shoes and Clothing with a small profit margin for Athens. Henry Nelson and Pime Peet are named as dealers. The ad asserts quality goods and warns against shoddy shoes, urging customers to call Pewren Kewx & Sor? for service.

Athens Henry Nelson

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Athens social notes thread through many visiting friends

Mrs. Stearns of Columbus visits Mrs. Arscott while Miss Nellie Perry of Corning visits Capt. and Mrs. Dana. Many Athens residents host or visit relatives from Columbus Corning Jackson Indianapolis and Cincinnati during commencement and summer visits.

Mrs. Stearns Columbus Robert Arscott Nellie Perry Corning J. P. Dana Daisy Stedman Athens Ed. Kurtz W. W. Kurtz Sophie Kessenger Annie Doyle Buchtel Goodspeed Ada C. Coe Grace Hoyt Jones Jackson H. T. Hoyt Stella McGrath Indiannapolis General Grosvenor Connie Emma Washington City Samuel Axtell Atheny Effie Condra Lydia Mahon del Norte Colorado Hatte Topky Ashtabula Wm. Courtney Chas. H. Hoyt Anna A. Lane Vineland N. J

D Zenner Co Announces Great Dry Goods and Clothing Prices

A nineteenth century notice extols D Zenner Co Ath en s Ohio as oldest and most trustworthy in dry goods and clothing. Managers Leopold Friday and Henry Zenner announce a large seasonal stock and deep discounts for thirty days, promising prices far below real value before season end.

D. Zenner & Co Athens Ohio Leopold Friday Henry Zenner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Milton Gallaher Herry T Circuit Court of Brown County B. Henderson Gooch W. Lodge Elliston Heriff’s G. HH. Carpenter Henry Morgan of Sale Athens County Court Common Pleas Court of Common Pleas Eloek m Waid Lens Wad Amd T. Rose C. R. Sheldon William Wilson Thomas Tedrow George Vandike Glenwood Mason County West Virginia John Vandike Rome Township Said Sec Ohio Company E. A. Guthrie Pit's Uote CR Matthew D. Humphrey Hannah Annon Frank Annon John Annon George Annon Fairfield Clay County Nebraska Mathew D. Humphrey Hannah Amnon Coolville Matthew K. Humphrey D. L. Sleeper Sao Waar Joe Work Bo Bem Bae Nelson's Henry Nelton Men's and Hey’s Seereucker Dbd Zenner & Co.'s Big Charlies Jno. A. Slattery A. KB. Dickey Chillidoke James D. Brown Louis Stedman J. C. Stedman Kansas Clay McLean Washington D. H Neiqgmy Boring Counties James Richey Somerset Hiram Souslin New Lexington Thorn Township Howard K. Holcomb Ohio University At Phil Sheridan Somerset Press New Lexington Board of Education J. ©. Fowler Joseph McNeal Alice Overmeyer Matilda Colborn Laura Marlow Clara Duffy Lizzie Teaters Katie Avery Slabtown Rushville Elder Morgan Robert McFarland Black Hand Morgan County Pennsville Wm. Best Penn Township Col. Williams Ringgold John Reuben Wogan Homer Township Zanesville Margarett Dickerson Levi Dickerson John Dickerson McConopelsville Morgan County Wool Growers’ Association Plantsville McConopelsville High School Carrie Scott Mary Deweese Emma Tibbles Chester Hill Boys Buckeye Club Marietta Vincent Knights of St. George Morgan County Common Pleas Court Alfred Hook Windsor Z. & O. Railway Company Washington Z. & U. Road Devol’s Dam Harmar Marietta Times Charles W. Loomis Miriam L. Nye Col R. L. Nye Sherman Black J. M. Truesdell Beverly Sibley Davis Allen Little Hocking Wm. Allen Washington County MEIGS Henson Willis Letart Pomeroy A. M. Bell Bedford Township Jessie M. Freed Salisbury Township Congress Merrill Department of Justice Salvation Army Hocking P. Lodge Logan High School Opera House The Hocking Sentinel Jas Davis Washington Township James Phillips Pear Logan
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