Local Notes From Nelsonville and Nearby Towns
The MESSENGER reports on court dates for Reuben Wileou and bids for new Asylum corridors due March 19. It notes school vacations starting the 21st, trustees’ meetings, and a new post office name change to Sugar Creek. Local society events include Philomathean and Athenian contests, a concert by Goodman West and Pfaff, and lectures at the College Chapel. Updates cover health at the County Infirmary, a new bell at Nelsonville M E Church, and various visits, trades, and rail developments around Athens and nearby townships.
Zenner and Co. Set for Center Stage on Big Spring Stock
Mr John Friday and his wife sailed from New York to Europe on Thursday. During his stay in New York he arranged spring purchases for D Zenner and Co The early arrival of a large stock of seasonable goods will draw customers from every section of the county to Zenner's establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Zenner & Co
Ohio
John Friday
Europe
Lea
Pold Friday
Onio
New York
F.s
Zenner
Local Notes and Appointments Amid Regional Updates
The county Commissioners appoint ex-Commissioner Fritz Fin sterwald to fill the Brook of Trustees vacancy after Wyatt Johnson's death. John B. Love of Trimble township, a disabled Civil War veteran, receives a fifty dollar monthly pension. A law aims to increase squirrel populations by prohibiting killing until June first. A petty theft note swirls around a missing umbrella from the MESSENGER office. A gale last Friday caused alarm but proved minor. Mrs Elizabeth Dupler of Oxford died suddenly. Buchtel furnace industry reports forty-two tons of high grade iron produced daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Finsterwald
Children’s Home
Wyatt Johnson
Athens County Court And Local Notices In March Term
The March term of the Athese Ceesty Common Pleas convened with Judge Sibley presiding. The docket shows R. P. Riffenberick & Co. versus O. A. Loomis & Co. with damages for a subcontract on the Ohio Central railroad, paused for amendments and moved to the next term. Also noted are a mixed marriage case, wheat damage reports, and local society notes from Athens with several residents visiting, moving, or returning. The county fair and church debt relief updates conclude the summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athese Ceesty Common Pleas
Sibley
Timne
R. P. Riffenberick & Co
O. A. Loomis &Co
Court of Common Pleas
Athens
Ohio
Wildlife slaughter for vanity amid tragic death in Ohio
A lament condemns bird shooting for display harming songbirds such as robins and hummingbirds. The text notes Henry Preaklin, killed in a powder-mill explosion near Xenia last Monday, with funeral held in Athens led by Rev. Riker. Interment in Lodi township under Odd Fellows auspices.
Athens County Agricultural Society elects officers for the year
At a Saturday board meeting A W S Minear was chosen President J C Bower Vice President W H Brown Secretary and A J Frame Treasurer The next Fair is set for October 6 7 and 8 with planned improvements to society buildings and a note on March weather comparison remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Agricultural Society
A. W.S. Minear
J. C. Bower
W. H. Brown
A. J. Frame
Unsettled March Weather And County School Funds Settlement
A northwest wind and dusty skies marked the week with disagreeable conditions while State Treasurer Baker settled the county’s school funds, paying 3751.32 and receiving 7596, leaving a net gain of 3844.68. The local signal station displayed a stationary temperature with clear or fair weather signs.
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Baker
W. B. Road Maintains Earnings Pace in February
Despite a dull period in February the W. B. road stayed near the earnings level of the same month last year.
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B. Road
Mrs Sam Axtell Improves After Prolonged Illness
The report notes Mrs Sam Axtell, once described as gravely ill, has shown some improvement though she remains confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Axtell
Death of Mrs Sophiree Walker Howe
Mrs Sophiree Walker Howe died Sunday morning February 14 in Athens county Ohio age 66. She was devoted to the Walnut Street church and active in its welfare. The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 o'clock from her residence with large attendance and Dr Ballentine delivering the oration. The Athens County Agricultural Society named Arbor Day for April 3 1886 and asks citizens to plant trees at the fair grounds.
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Will B. Golden
Cora Port
Athens
C. W. Cable
Nelsonville
Kittie Pickering
Nettie Stalder
Guysville
George Welch
Ohio Medical College
Sophiree Walker Howe
Sophie W. Howe
Joseph M. Howe
Judge Walker
Athesville
Athens County
Ohio
Bloomington
Indiana
Howe
Posee Uc Oe
College Avenue
Collins & Karseli’s
Ballentine
Mary (Howe) Norman
Springfield
Tix
Frazee
Robert Howe
Louisville
Kessinger
Martinsville
Dr. Ryers
Ind
Julia Clarke
Amesville
J. L. Kessinger
The
Athens County Agricultural Society
Beard
Eben .W. Beard
New Walf's Plains
Seth
Logan
Mr. Beard
Adda Stinehfield
Ifis
Mane
Jesus
Hoepert
Humber
Fred, Staluder
Change of Time and Catholic Fair Receipts
The Ohio Central R R river division moves trains on March 1 with new schedule: Middleport 7 00 a m Athens 9 35 a m Corning 12 00 noon then 12 45 p m from Corning to Athens 2 50 p m and Middleport 5 00 p m. The Messenger prints results of voting contests from the Nelsonville and Buchtel Catholic Fairs and notes gross receipts near four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father McGuirk
Buchtel
St. Pauls
Athens
Hartnedy
Ohio Central R. R
River Division
Middleport
Corning
the Messenger
Nelsonville
Hewett v The Carbondale Coal Co Fees Held by Sheriff
Most costs have been deposited with Sheriff Stalder, allowing witnesses to collect their fees by visiting the Clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewett
Carbondale Coal Company
Stalder
Withbesses
Free Athens Lecture By Dr Archibald On Harmful Literature
Dr F A Archibald, a widely known lecturer, will soon give a free talk in Athens about the evil influences of pernicious literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Archibald
Athens
School Visiting Committees Formed for Exam Observations
At the board meeting a resolution set visiting committees for next month to observe high school grammar and primary schools on seven points including instruction, discipline, and facilities. Members listed include E J Jones Ch Townsend A B Riker and numerous matrons and teachers. An otter of extraordinary size was trapped on Willow Creek and its hide is displayed at F E Foster's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Edivcation
Willow Creek
F. E. Foster
Uncalled Letters List At Athene Post Office March 1 1986
Post office records show several uncalled letters dated March 1 1986 including names such as Miss Eda Weber Mr Dawley Mamie Vepation Ipton and Winger. The list reflects routine mail status for the Athene office with no further details on recipients.
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Athene
Ker
Gea
Dawley
Mies
Mamie
Vepation
Nae Weber
Miss Eda
Winger
Spring Styles in Gentlemen's Hats from Kaler Palmer MCGrath
The article highlights new hat styles for spring from Kaler Palmer and McGrath, featuring lightweight felt, wide brims, and refined trims. It notes the influence of city tailoring, with emphasis on versatile, dressy options suitable for daytime and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaler, Palmer & McGrath
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Fog Court
Manetta
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Reuben Wileou
Jeorridors
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Circleville Union- Herald
John G. Ham
Centaur Company
Sugar Creek
Grosvenor
Harvey
M. V. B. Evans
M. E. Church
Williamsburg
Clermont County
van Pelt
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Eva
H. T. Lee
Graham
State Archielogical Society
College Chapel
Florida
Dover Township
W. A. Shoemaker
Fairfield County
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J. W. Sands
Senate Committee
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Athens City Hall
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Big Run
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Pas Ohare
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Marshal Finsterwald
Calaboose
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Court West
Goodman
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Pfaff
Trimble
Sedalia
Jacksonville
John B. Love
Trimble Township
Eliabeth Dupler
We. M. Edwards
Heame
Oxford
Triadle Township
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Henry Morgan
State Board of Agriculture
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Friensis Im
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Jackson
Brother Hiram
Capt. J. BR. Allen
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Wm. Banks
Wm. Leizure
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R. W. Chamberlain
W. C. Lemert
Bucyrus
D. C
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Wight
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J £ West
Steaith Ville
D. W. Nelson
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M. M. Goodman
D. Sullivan
J. Q. West
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James Quinn
Ida Lyle
John Naghter
Ae Virgin
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E. J. Jones
deSteigner
I. W. Monfort
Judge Welch
Kate Hoyt
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Chas. Townsend
Hon
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Norton
Poston
Schwefel
L. Friday
J. D. Brown
J.M. Webb
Mirnck
Maggie Boyd
A. B. Riker
D. L. Sleeper
Andrew Allen
Prof. Hoover
Emma McVey
Helen Walker
Prof. Dunkle
Chas, Brown
Emma Roach
Kaler
I. Hall
Geo. Falloon
L. M. Jewett
C. C. Sugpon, P. M
Tim. B. Warden's
Hexpresson & Mixnean
Hesogniaos & Min& AR
Winterhoenbe
Zenner & Co
Sam Jones Sr
T Rees
Felix Hall
Sam Jones
Cincinnati
Wd. Fine
Perith
Myr
Jonmu A Hines
Angie A Wolfe
Amex Township
Ep. MeaseXcen
J. H. Failoon
Athens Township
Marsital
Ep. Messenger
L. D. Wilson
Harry White
Ip. Messenger
LW. Connett
S. BR. Pickering
Roya
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall Street
Andrew Bomgartner
Herman Bomansdnee, Et al
Athens County Court of Common Pleas
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