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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1890

Page

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Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo 1886

Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F J Cheney Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6 1886. Product sold by druggists for 75 cents with testimonials offered.

Onto City of Toledo Lucas County Bss Frank J. Cheney F. J.uEenzy & Co Hann Hall Ae J. Cuenzy & Co Toledé, O

National Educational Association Convening in St Paul 1890

The National Educational Association and Council of Education plan the 1890 annual convention in St Paul Minnesota from July 4 to 11. About 20000 teachers are expected to attend with lectures by Bishop Lee Frances Willard Senator Blair W T Harris Judge Gundy Han cock and Rev A E Winship. Railroads offer low round trip fares plus a $2 membership fee.

National Educational Association National Educational Association and Council of Education St. Paul Minnesota James H. Canfield Lawrence Kansas Union Canada Northwest Lake Region Yellowstone Park Canadian National Park Pacific Coast Bishop Lee Tennessee Frances Willard U.S Blair New Hampshire W. T. Harris Gundy Louisiana Hancock Ohio A. E. Winship Boston

Crippen Bros Extends Thanks and New Wagon Offerings

Crippen Bros. thanks farmers and patrons of Southern Ohio for past support. They announce readiness to serve with about 75 vehicles on hand including wagons buggies carts and surries offered with favorable terms. The firm promotes brake sales as essential and notes a buggy giveaway after one more express sale.

Crippen Bros Ohio

Entertaining Show Opens With Tent Exhibits

The amusement loving public will be invited to a public show on the 10th featuring a unique display of tented novelties. This new exhibition enterprise promises practical experience and executive ability to meet the public's demand for refined and recreative entertainments.

Card of Thanks from Le Carpres Arais

A note from Araens O dated May 8 expresses gratitude to those who aided during illness. The author says the assistance is greatly appreciated and will prove beneficial.

Umas Herow Araens

Ladies Watches Shine in Gold and Pewter Designs

Fragmentary ad copy highlights ladies watches with gold and pewter finishes and mentions fashionable bracelet and wristwatch styles. The snippet suggests bold, decorative designs popular for wear.

Sats Iad

Murray miner Jim Ray arrested for horse theft in Hocking Valley

Jim Ray, a noted figure in Hocking Valley mining circles from Murray, was arrested last Saturday on charges of stealing a horse from the Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company. It is alleged to be the second horse stolen from the same firm. Also note: A. J. Hosom, formerly of Coolville and now in Helena, Montana, married Miss Cora Strahan at Bozeman. Census work begins in three weeks. enumerators must complete by June 30.

Jim Ray Hocking Valley Murray Athens Hocking Counties Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company A. J. Hosom Coolville Helena Montana Bozeman Cora Stranahan B. A. Hosom McComas House Congress Lathrop Lake Superior St. Paul Boone County W. Va Tom Ochiltree Henry Watterson Texas Johnson Braxton County Hugh McLain Flatwood Edward Ellis Chicago Evansville Ind Denver Col Mra Butterfield Iowa Indianapolis Martin’s Ferry John G. Mitchell Columbus Wooster Emil Faber U.S Zanesville Gallipolis Ohio Ira Veeder Catawba Island Fred Newburg G. A. R., Department of Ohio Cincinnati G. A. R. Department of Ohio Bellfontaine Hurd Clara Swift Garfield Cleveland Harrison Henry Work Millersburg Philip Flood Elyria H. P. Lloyd Waterford M. E Leslie Charles Otto Otto Brothers Marietta Lydia Bengal Pomeroy Newport D. F. Harris Harmar G. Paxton Minneapolis Beason Eureka Field James McDermot Mexico Camden Consolidated Oil Company MEIGS Middleport High School Frank Preston Joe Graber Grand Dilcher Hotel T. D. Scott Mill St Middleport Lydia N. Bengel Chas McDougal H. H. Wickham The National Bank Charles Jenkins Henry Jenkins Hill C. Mapes Salem Township Louisa Baker George Baker Mapes Lehew Welshtown New Lexington Somerset School Sowder Brothers Somerset New York and Perry Coal and Iron Company Shawnee

Athens in Spring Welcomes Well- behaved Youth

Athens reports a sparse tramp presence this spring, with a ready stone pile for employment. The town prides itself on its intelligent, well looking young men entering early manhood, most of whom are Republicans.

Ohio Athens

Catholic abstinence union organizer to visit Athens

Rev. Father O Boylan of Corning District Organizer of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union will soon come to Athens to organize a society of the Union in this place. Frank E and W B Foster named in the will of their father Hull Foster deceased as executors without bond. The will filed for probate on Monday.

Father O’boylan Corning Total Abstinence Union Athens Frank E W. B. Foster Hull Foster

Railroads Expand Out of the Valley with New Inclusions

In addition to the Hocking and Western lines two more railroads have been incorporated and are actively securing right of way. The move broadens regional connectivity as companies push to lay tracks and open routes. Local officials anticipate economic growth from the expanded network.

Hocking and Western

Utica Summer School Report and Local Notices

Rome Items notes Miss Rose Patten teaching the Utica summer school and Miss Ella McGee beginning a district course. Board meeting records truant concerns with D A Sutton. Community updates include a child’s illness, oil and gas land leases, Carrie Brainard preaching at Frost Universalist church, and Ed Ladd’s portable saw mill fire near Fillmore Washn county. Religious service led by Rev H Lyons. C D.

Rome Rose Patten Utica Ella McGee Doan Moncer D. A. Sutton Howard C. A. Barrows Carrie W. Brainard Universalist Frost Brainard

Literary Notes on Dilke and Empire In reviews

The May Forum features Goldwin Smith arguing Dilke misreads British North America and that commercial tensions threaten empire unity. Canada’s development follows U S lines, implying eventual political union. Also noted are Mrs Mallon’s rise as a top fashion writer and Harper’s May essays on evolution and the skate’s electric organ.

Sir Charles Dilke Greater Britain Goldwin Smith Canada Charles Dilke British North America United States Harper's Magan Buteher LL. D

Infirmary Ward Attendant Ousted for Ripper Democrat

The article recalls Mr. C. M. Schofield a longtime infirmary attendant at the asylum who was discharged and replaced by a Democrat described as predatory. It notes the Asylum Glee Club members may be affected by shifts in staffing and criticizes party-based removals in subordinate roles. It also mentions Ed Sheridan becoming a prison guard and local comments on reading habits and cherry tree prospects.

C. M. Schofield Schofield Popular Asylum Glee Club

Frosty Moonlight Foreshadows Light Frost With Small Damage

A “white” frost under a moonlit night signals minor agrarian worry but no major losses. Mrs. Caroline McVickers’s home in Canaan township burned Friday night, with origin unknown, contents destroyed, and partial insurance coverage likely. The Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo railway plans large facility expansions to boost freight and passenger traffic. Sanford Vickers of Pasadena visits Mineral City en route to Liverpool, sailing May 14 from New York. Standard mine workers in Jacksonville return to work after a recent strike, operations resuming smoothly. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Long move from Canaan to Athens and occupy Harvey Roach’s Sunnyside residence.

Caroline McVickers Canaan Township Jasper Long Athens Harvey Roach Sunnyside

Promising Peach Prospects Reported by Spaulding

Mr. Wm. Spaulding, a noted peach grower, told us in town Monday that this section shows present promise of a modest peach crop after all.

Wm. Spaulding

Pickering Opens Branch Drug Store in Jacksonville

Dr. B. W. Pickering of Glouster will this week start a branch drug store at Jacksonville to meet a much needed public demand at that busy point.

B. W. Pickering Glouster Jacksonville

John West Seriously Ill After Paralyzing Attack

John West, a prominent barber, lies dangerously ill at his home after a paralyzing attack he suffered last Saturday. Authorities report no further details yet.

John West Thi Place

Drum fine imposed by mayor for noise disruption

A municipal court fined an individual $5 and costs for drums causing noise disturbance on Monday attributed to actions by Mayor Mintan. The case details the minor offense and local penalties.

E Monnday Mintan Unese

Numerous incidents reported across states with crimes and disasters

The column lists diverse events including fatal crushings, stabbings, shootings, suicides, murders, weather and ice conditions, floods, and fires across Fort Wayne, White Sides Kentucky, Taylorsville Kentucky, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and other locales. It notes political motions, immigration figures, garbled stamps, and local trials, with society notes on weddings, monu ment dedications, and public notices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. W. Gleason Notary Public New York S—Ng America Ladies Home Journal Philadelphia Mallon Ed. F. Sheridan Joel Moe Campbell Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway Sanford Vickers Pasadena California Elijah Vickers Mineral City Liverpool Standard Dr. Ons Samy Ee General News Samuel J. Randall U. S. House L. L. Hursch Fort Wayne Thomas Smith Lawrence Whittaker Whitesides Taylorsville Warrick Duncan James Murphy Jasper Clough New Richmond Ft. Wayne Robert Simpson St. Mary’s River Lee Monument Richmond Emin Relief Committee Henry M. Stanley London Prince of Wales Coldwater S. M. Miles I. W. Pritchard Bellefontaine Penn Vietta Weaver Andrew Weaver Anniston Ala George Haselvender M. E Jas. B. Beck Kentucky Washington New York City State News Charles Edwards Lane Theological Seminary Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Massillon Robert Townsend James E. Campbell St. Louis Globe-Democrat Brice Henry County Cincinnati Enquirer Terre Haute Robert Neucom Clinton Township Colombes Barbee Et McKinnic Ent Beverly John Cross Fleming Lucy Morris Layman Warren Register William Henry St. John R. W. St. John Elba
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