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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
5
An advertisement asserts Golden Specific can temper even severe drinkers when added to coffee or tea without the drinker knowing. It claims thousands of drinkers become temperate and quit drinking by this method, offering details from the Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati.
Local items report Judge Knowles of Marietta visiting town and Mrs. J Lindley Jones traveling to Chillicothe. Emmett Tompkins and Charles Townsend attend state capital on legal business. Community events include a benefit at City Hall for Athens Grand Army Post and a meeting of the Athens High School Alumni Association. Mentioned are weather, a new conservatory plan, election totals, and various residents’ activities.
Mrs. Frank Foster and her daughter Frona returned to Indianapolis last Friday after spending fall and winter in Alberquerque New Mexico. Frona receives medical treatment at the National Surgical Institute and is reportedly improving. Mrs Susan Porter of Alberquerque accompanied them to Indianapolis then continued to Athens where she will stay months among old friends in Meigs County and the Foster family. Mrs Foster’s party shared a collection of Indian pottery from New Mexico.
The remains of Policeman Ed H Davis murdered by Sam Dew in Nelsonville were interred at the new cemetery Friday evening after a funeral at the Nelsonville M E church. Masonic rites and a large crowd attended, with six Nelsonville cars bringing mourners and about a thousand others reportedly unable to attend due to lack of transport.
President Charles W Super of Ohio University attends the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York as a lay delegate from the Ohio Conference. The four year meeting, presided by Bishop Bowman, gathers delegates from every state and territory, plus guests from Canada Mexico China Japan Africa Italy Germany Sweden Norway Switzerland and India. Several women sit among the delegates for the first time in the church's history.
The College Dramatic Club directed by Miss May Donnally performs Clouds at City Hall tomorrow night for Grand Army Post aid. A large audience is expected with music by John Selby's orchestra. Admission is 25 cents with no reserved seats. tickets on sale at Hastings Henderson's drug store Clay McLean's and Central Hotel.
At the regular meeting Council instructs Solicitor J M Wood to draft an ordinance for five percent street improvement bonds to be submitted at an adjourned meeting. Councilman Weidman’s motion to repeal the local option ordinance failed with one vote in favor only. Report blocked by press deadline before Wednesday adjourned session.
Mrs. Elza Armstrong, Matron of the Athens County Children's Home, suffered a serious fall while hurrying up the central steps last Thursday evening. Her head struck a beam, she fell, and she broke her left thigh. Her accident prompts the suspension of activities during a prolonged recovery period.
On a hot Saturday the Athens nine played the Nelsonville club in the Athens Gun Club lot east of town. The game featured strong pitching by Norris and Humphrey, errors by both sides, and a final score showing Athens leading due to superior hitting. The return game is set for Nelsonville in two weeks.
Chas. E. Hoover, skilled barber, runs the Central Hotel shop drawing steady patrons with ten cent Sunday shaves. A Jersey heifer calf is for sale to those wishing to raise cattle, and inquiries may be made to Mrs. J. E. Weidman in Athens.
Visitors to Messrs Elmer Armstrong and Sons stock and breeding farm near Hebbardsville praise its high strain horses and cattle. A two year old boy near Athens ingested part of Reagh on Rats but recovered after prompt antidotal treatment. Dr J A Frame of Athens assisted, with the City Hall crowd causing a strong turnout earlier in the day.
The Monday meteorological conditions brought heavy rain welcomed for crops across the United States. Amid the opening events of the newly formed Foraker Club in Columbus, Rev. Hutsinpiller is scheduled to give the evening address as part of the formal reception program.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Axtell move into the President street house formerly occupied by Major Goodspeed and plan a new residence next season. Township Clerk Ewing ordered payments of the April reward for 164 ground hog scalp as month end closes. Jacksonville Knights of Pythias plan a grand supper and ball tomorrow with Athens Fraternity members participating. The Dayton State Camp of Sons of Veterans aims to elect Cass Cable of Nelsonville to colonelcy at next week’s meeting. Gilcu ster Disciples church near completion will be formally dedicated soon.
A recently completed rear addition to the Central Hotel enhances public conveniences for patrons and reflects well on the management. The piece notes a favorable view of local developments and improvements in Jacksonville and nearby areas.
An ad filled page lists free roses and other plants with the purchase of boots or shoes from E L Walker. It touts Nelson's department stores in Athens with multiple lines including dry goods clothing hats millinery and cheap prices under a cash system. Henry Nelson invites customers to inspect a new room and a wide array of fabrics shoes and ladies wear.
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