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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1888
Page
5
Advertises Golden Specific as a harmless potion that can be added to coffee or tea without the drinker’s knowledge. Claims it cures drunkenness by making abstinence seem voluntary and permanent, with thousands allegedly helped. Provides address Golden Specific Co. Cincinnati Ohio for details, dated November 11 no.45 -ly.
A sprawling Athens area column notes political rookie activity for municipal offices, pensions for David Edgar, visits by Capt Geo K Campbell, a serious ankle fracture to Fred Whipple, and upcoming performances by the Madame Fry Combination and local millinery workers. Major Townsend speaks to the Foraker Club. bluebirds react to severe winter.
Organizers of a crowd pulling cooking main staged openly and amid warnings of legal trouble. Chickens and their owners from Athens county and beyond gathered for the brutal event where bets totaled about three thousand dollars, with Chillicothe’s chickens prevailing.
Major Townsend used his diplomacy to move the township local option bill through the Senate at a critical moment when supporters feared failure. The note recalls that Prohibitionists previously tried to block his election by backing a weak candidate to aid the Mayor's Democratic rival.
Mr Geo E Rhedemeyer resumes his former position as Florist at the Athens Asylum after a Philadelphia visit. He is noted for botany and floriculture knowledge and the asylum authorities are praised for securing his services.
Mr D B Stewart and Professor Hoover of Athens together with Superintendant F S Coultrap of Nelsonville are named the Athens county committee to promote and manage local interests of the Centennial Exhibition in Columbus this year. Residents may address any committee member for information on the exposition which has drawn national interest. A coastal course between the Central Hotel and the courthouse was enjoyed by a group of young ladies Monday night, while Florida visitors might have joined the festive activity and noted the climate appeal beyond the Land of Flowers.
Harry Jones, accused of stealing a suit of clothes two watches and a small sum of money from the Brown House occupants months ago, was tried here last Monday and convicted of grand larceny. Sentencing had not occurred at press time.
News from Athens reports the death of Miss M A Ebert former chair of modern languages at Ohio University after a period of ill health. Her sudden passing in Allegheny Pennsylvania on Friday shocked friends in Athens where she was highly esteemed.
Citizens urged to visit local factories including George Falloon works Athens Water Wheel and Machine and Crippen Wagon Brake Manufactory as proof of activity. Fire at Big Run destroyed Charles Groce store and residence with losses estimated at two to three thousand dollars and insurance of one thousand dollars.
Deputy Robert Bell of Columbus arrested three in Westerville, Franklin County, on a U.S. warrant accusing them of acting as middlemen between drug stores and whisky buyers. The piece also notes Emmett Tompkins's praised speech backing a bill for oral alcohol and narcotics education in Ohio public schools and mentions elderly Marietta resident John McCune and local weather, horses sold by M Woodruff, and a miners’ aid funding in Nelsonville.
A large crayon likeness of Governor Foraker, presented to the Athens Lincoln Club by Private Secretary Kurtz, accompanied by a speech from President Joe P. Dana praising Foraker as a capable, principled leader. Another item reports a theft arrest near Dean Station, with a 24-year-old as suspect under bail pending grand jury action, plus a baking powder definition from Appletons.
In Athens, Uncle Hull Foster, aged 93, still busy and social on the street, greeting friends warmly though his eyesight is dim. Once a voracious reader, he says he has not read in five years, yet remains well informed on current events for his age.
The Enquirer notes George H Welch graduated from Ohio Medical College Cincinnati last night. He is described as bright and promising and will serve as Acting Assistant Surgeon at the Dayton Soldiers Home.
John Barker, a colored man from Buchtel, was found guilty in county court of stabbing Richard Harris with intent to wound. The defendant, indicted for stabbing with intent to kill, awaits sentencing.
An ad asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and nasal mucus, claiming hall’s Catarrh Cure can restore hearing. It promises $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured, cites F J Cheney Co Toledo and druggists selling at 75 cents.
A candidate describes qualifications and commitment to perform the duties of Street Commissioner. The message affirms past work and street competence and pledges full execution of office duties. It requests appointment and acceptance of candidacy for the position.
The Methodist Church overflowed for Madame Fr and daughters with A J Wel and J A Sterling. Critics in attendance praised the memory and The Flower Girl pieces while an encore was granted. The flute solo drew warm applause as the concert drew a proud crowd of music lovers.
A March 3 gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs William Poston in Lodi celebrated Mrs Poston’s fifty ninth birthday. Friends and children presented gifts including a hanging lamp and center table. Rev C Milla gave a warm speech praising the absent Baker family followed by a festive dinner and music with friends chatting until late the next day.
The Athens Chautauqua Literary and Social Society will meet at 2 PM on Saturday March 17 at Professor Dunkle's residence with readings, roll call, and papers on U S presidents up to the Civil War. Earlier, the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad posted February earnings of 190 846 with fewer cars than last year. Uncalled letters listed at Athens post office include Brown Busby Caswell Doyle Gray Graham Magee Lane Kien Lewis Mayer Sheyguer Moore and others. Advertisement for Shaker Soap promising perfume with 30 wrappers.
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