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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1886
Page
4
The passage suggests Carl Davis could choose hours outside the post office to sweep the City building hallway. This action would remove a nuisance by preventing dust inhalation and soiling of visitors' clothing during busy calls at the office.
The expedition serving the writs for the new jury array in the Wilgon case traversed nearly every part of Athens county by Sheriff Stalder and his deputies. The task was completed within twenty four hours after it began early Tuesday morning.
A warning notes swindlers in the countryside offering grocery samples at deep discounts. It urges farmers to avoid them and praises trustworthy merchants for fair pricing while recounting a burn accident to Jennie Brown and noting Elias Graham’s growing grocery trade opposite the Warren House.
A splendid piano announced for sale at a great sacrifice will be used Thursday evening at the Urs entertainment where attendees can judge its quality.
The new artesian well on the school lot furnishes an inexhaustible supply of wholesome water for students and staff, enhancing campus facilities and daily operations.
The State v Heusen Witken proceeded with a motion to set aside the existing jurors over venue informality. Judge Sibley sustained the motion and ordered a new panel drawn. The piece lists dozens of proposed jurors and also includes local society notes and letters from Athens dated March 22 1886.
Last Friday evening at White Hall near Athens a large audience gathered to celebrate the end of a successful term led by Prof Higgins. Orations declamations and musical pieces impressed attendees with the amateur minstrel troupe providing further entertainment. The community ranks Higgins among the best teachers.
A dispatch from Nelsonville notes a crowded Eureka rink last Monday for a Marquis of Queensberry rule six-round glove bout between James Lavin of Parkersburg and Edward Boyles of Milwaukee, a draw called by the referee. Milwaukee’s James Golden was ill and did not fight Lavin. Boyles substituted. Black Sam defeated Frank Patterson in a best two of three catch-as-catch-can wrestling match. Young McNearney of Wheeling beat James West of Pittsburgh in a three-round glove contest.
While in Athens this week with Hon H C Drinkle and Capt Sutphen we toured the Athens Asylum for the Insane as guests of Superintendent Richardson whose leadership is praised as peerless. The Gazette notes the asylum as largely free from the Democratic reform cloud and contrasts Republican control with Democratic missteps in public affairs.
Last Thursday evening James Ballard fell while throwing litter over a declivity near his residence. He severed the radial artery in a wrist wound and bled heavily before Drs Lash A. B. Frame and John Frame rendered aid. His condition improved after initial alarm, with a painful injury to the hand noted.
The Messenger publishes a two column Sam Surmer business announcement aimed at helping readers, especially women, with shopping and trade goods. Thomas Angel of Lodi suffers a relapse after attending court locally, while Mr and Mrs Joseph Davenport mourn the death of their three year old son Harry from rapid lung congestion.
Henry Nelson's Dry Goods Store promotes new spring hats and caps for men and boys in fresh styles. The ad highlights wide selections and fashionable designs for the season.
The store promotes the most elegant line of embroidered cashmere robes and French combination suits in various shades and qualities including Albatross Bourettes and cashmeres, advertised at lower prices in Athens.
A splendid upright Fisher piano in complete condition is offered very cheap and can be viewed at Mrs Thompson's millinery store two doors north of the Messenger office. Also advertised are spring millinery styles and Red Star Cough Cure priced at 25 cents with vegetable ingredients and no opiates.
A notice promotes Henry Nelson's New Clothing Parlors for boys knee pants suits with entry via the New Shoe Store.
D Zenner and Co advertises the largest varied stock of seasonable goods brought to Athens for spring shoppers with prices described as never offered before.
If you seek an odd piece of clothing such as a coat pants or vest visit Henry Nelson's New Clothing Parlors with access through his New Shoe Store for the purchase.
Gentlemen's hat selections spotlight spring styles at Kaler Palmer and McGrath's with new arrivals and updated lines. Local shoppers are urged to visit and choose from a refined collection of headwear.
An advertisement touts high quality Carpet Warp available in white or colored at Sam Sommer's store opposite the MESSEN, inviting customers to browse the selection and make purchases.
Ladies gaze in fascination at the D Zenner Co show windows admiring the spring dress fabrics and embroidered patterns on display. The new styles are described as nothing handsomer for the season.
A flood of notices from Athens township citizens names several candidates. Residents petition for positions including assessor North Precinct Jacob Lash Abram Gabriel and L. D. Wilson. street commissioner hopefuls Harry White and L W Conn. treasurer S B Pickering seeks re election. Peter Finsterwald and others express support.
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