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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
6
The Athens Messenger and Herald for Thursday March 28 1895 lists circulation figures and issue date. It presents the typical newspaper card style with notices, local items, and brief reports common to late 19th century issues.
An advertisement exhortation praises self-promotion and urges merchants to use the Messenger and Herald for broad reach. It notes the paper's wide circulation, cost effectiveness, and openness to advertiser scrutiny as persuasive reasons to place ads to attract customers.
In a strong endorsement the current Athens council members Bell Grones and Harvey are urged for re election. The piece lauds modern water and sewer systems, prudent spending, and the town sense of public spirit. It argues no council has achieved more in Athens history and calls for unified support next Monday.
A Republican Athens county candidate D L Suerrer writes from Amuens Onto March 21 1895 urging supporters to renominate him while defending his pledge loyalty and fairness in party harmony. In a separate case Robert Harper sues Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad for 10000 alleging injuries from a 1802 incident at Conrad Dale when a mail bag struck him while mounting a box car causing permanent damage and disability.
Nel sonville Buckeye editor Erven Welle was reported to be in Athens on Tuesday, noting a brief appearance connected to his Ohio publication.
D ZENNER CO offers one price stores with ladies kid gloves wrappers capes in Athens exclusive sale. Gloves available in colors and two qualities priced at 1.00 and 1.50 with guaranteed quality.
Our new line of Laun dried Shirt Waists is now complete with prices from 25c to 1.00. Popular items at 65c 75c and 1.00. A Percale Wrapper special at 69c worth 1.26. Complete line of better goods at 1.00 1.25 1.50. Spring Capes in all qualities and styles from 1.00 to 15.00.
Ready made children's wash dresses available in calico percale and gingham. Prices range from 25 cents to 1.00. Well made, affordable, and appealing to shoppers seeking bargains.
A local ad promotes a line of silk waists priced at 2.98, 3.75, 4.50, 5.00, and 6.00 dollars. The copy claims these waists cost less to make than to buy the fabric.
Frank C. Stedman and George W. Reynolds of Athens Ohio certify their partnership to transact business in Ohio under the name FP. Stedman and Company. Principal office is in Athens. The document was signed acknowledged by the named parties on March 15, 1894, before Notary Lawrence G. Worstell with dates March 21 to April 4, 1894 noted.
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