New Spring Goods and Local News in Athens
D Zenner & Co offers custom made clothing for men boys and children with new spring suits and embroidery goods. The paper notes trial of the criminal docket, early market vegetables, and town improvements including street paving and a new cornice on Captain Dana’s block. Local appointments and social events are listed alongside church services and Odd Fellows anniversary remarks.
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Pey
Athens
D. Zexmner & CO
Pickering
Marshal Sinsterwald
A. W
Minear
Wilson
Buchtel Iron Company
Chas. L. Kurtz
Ohio
Chet Six
Buchtel Yard
John P. Dana
Main Street
Railroads plan through route to Chicago via Hocking Valley line
Conference among B & O and Columbus officials advances a through route to Chicago via the Northwest branch for the Hocking Valley line. Grand Jury reports indictments including Deere Miller Eis Belford Dunlap McClelland Green. some arraignments underway. Spring travel mood noted with vivid scenery. Dilcher granted a new trial by the Supreme Court after subornation of perjury verdict. Rev J W Alderman visits. resolutions praising his ministry offered but not printed.
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Battimore &Hie
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Columium
Chicago
Northwest
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Grand Jury
George S. Deere
Zeke Miller
J. B. Eis
William Craig
Herbert Whitfield
Henry Belford
David Freeman
Benjamin Dunlap
Samuel McClelland
Henry Green
Belford
Dunlap
McClelland
William Dilcher
Common Pleas Court
Supreme Court
Dilcher
Knowles
Hickman Nominated for Second Term as County Commissioner
At the earnest solicitation of his Republican friends throughout the county, W. G. Hickman, Esq., has consented to the use of his name as a candidate for a second term as Commissioner. He has filled the past two years with entire satisfaction to the people and Athens county has never had a more intelligent, painstaking official. Unanimous renomination would be deserved.
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W. G. Hickman
Athens County
Hickman
M I Church Project Boosted by Young People
The M I Church plans a Sunday event to reveal a new pulpit stand and accessories funded by its Young People Mite Society. The group is praised for its efficient work and expected to attract a larger, curious audience to the sanctuary.
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M. I
Columbus officer sues railroad for ten thousand dollars
Maj. C. C. Jones of Columbus and former Nelsonville resident sues the C., H. V. & T. railroad for 10000 damages. He alleges he was ejected from a train about six miles from Buchtel, forced to walk to reach his destination, and that a ticket was refused by the conductor despite an offer to pay.
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C. C. Jones
Columbus
Nelsonville
Buchtel
Coal miners adopt demand for September coal price rise
The coal miners' convention in Columbus last week adopted a resolution urging each mining district in the state to demand on September first an advance in mining coal price and to refuse any reduction before March first. Wilson Bros of Nelsonville sold their delivery team, a fine pair of horses, to the Adame Express Company for 400.
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Coal Miners’ Convention
Columbus
Wilson Bros
Nelsonville
Adame Express Company
Law and crime surge evoke tramp depredations and local arrests
The article discusses widespread depredations by tramps and ineffective enforcement of the tramp act in Jackson County. It cites a recent case and argues citizens must organize to enforce the law. It also covers assaults at Buchtel with several individuals charged, plus local notices on residents, health ventures, bank dividends, and civic items.
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Jackeon
Athens County Republican notes changes and local events
The Athens County Republican reports on plans to rename the paper Nelsonville Republican and promote improvements. It mentions H H Wickham as a county treasurer candidate, strike impacts on miners, a June Ohio University alumni reunion, and urges subscribers to pay arrears. It also notes a toy pistol accident involving Willie Norris and light commentary on local bank clerks and passersby.
Recorders Slates 7.5 Million Mortgage and May Day Plans
Recorder Hawk reports a first mortgage of 7,500,000 and a prior lien by the C. W. B. Railroad to Farmers Loan and Trust Co of New York. A large Decoration day turnout is expected May 30 with Columbus Dieldem Post G A R outlining observance steps in another column. Phoenix Block room vacated by Dana & Kaler will be taken July 1 by W H Staley for growing boot and shoe trade. Dr H M Lash hosted a cordial University Faculty gathering last Friday at his home honoring wives and members with refined hospitality.
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Hawk
C. W. & B. Railroad
Farmer’s Loan and Trust Company of New York
Order of Columbus Dieldem Post G. A. R
Phoenix Block
Dana & Kaler
W. H. Staley
H. M. Lash
Wedding of Mr T E Wells and Mrs Dennie Dew in Nelsonville
The Nelsonville wedding of T E Wells foreman at the News office and Dennie Dew was a small intimate gathering of friends and relatives, described as very pleasant by The Republican.
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Nelsonville
T. E. Wells
Dennie Dew
Republican
Columbus House Invites Trade From Abroad Buyers
The advertisement from Vree man, Staley & Morton of Columbus promotes a first class house aimed at buyers who trade abroad. They claim to offer advantages available in Cincinnati and other large cities to attract affluent customers.
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Vreeman, Staley & Morton
Columbus
Cincinnati
Decoration Day Preparations at Athens Post G A R
At the Athens Post G A R meeting on May 2 plans for Decoration Day were set with General Order No 3 and several committees named for Flowers Music Hall and related duties. One hundred fifty mourning badges will be worn and a church visit is planned for the Sunday before Decoration Day.
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Athens
I. Walker
Wm. Jourcon
Russ Lowry
Thos. Morris
J. H. Walker
L. C. Butler
Hutsinpiller
F. T. Towsley
Old Athens landmark Brown corner razed after 1812 founding
The demolition of Athens oldest domiciliary landmark Brown corner, built in 1812, evokes nostalgia among octogenarians as the council extends street lamp hours to 11 p m on dark nights. Local dealers filed papers for tobacco tax rebates ranging from 10 to 100 dollars, and attention is drawn to Mr Janae Hall’s large state establishment with popular prices.
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Athens
Janae Hall
Great Inducements At Ryan and Bells Store Athens Ohio
Athens shoppers are urged to visit Ryan and Bell at Silvus old stand opposite New Mason ic Hall Main Street for sixty days only. They offer a large line of imported Iron Stone and French china Majolica ware glassware and decoratives plus tableware and fancy pieces at prices near cost. Inspect stock and take advantage before regular prices resume after the limited sale period.
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Athens
Athens County
Messrs
Ryan& Bell
Silvus
Old Stand
Cincinnati
Columbus
Ryan & Bell
New Masonic Hall
Main Street
Ohio
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Zenner & CO
New Spring
D. Zenner & Cocs
D. Zenner & Cots
D. Zenner & Co
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railroad
Messonger
M. F
W. H. Thomas
John I. Coe
Prof. Hatfield
Concress Street
Frampton
J. B. Allen
Dorr
Court House
Major Townsend
Odd Fellowship
New York
Ohio Central Railroad Company
Chesapeake and Ohio
J. W. Alderman
Ash Grove
M, Kk
Albany
Kansas
Lawrence
Henry Wright
Puterce
Joe Glanerman
Jake Stoffer
Mat Riser
Daugherty
Buechtel
Stoffer
Pher
DeSteigner
Lagan
Itretei
W. HH. Brown
Will
Mahn Eimer Giohten
Magnetic Springs Innien County
Lulu Mintun
Theos. L. Minton
College Street
Hector Angell
Margaret Sams
Canaan Township
Iowa
D. W. Hamilton
Columbus, Hocking Valley
BR. R
Samuel Axtel
Colorado
Eftie Condra
del Norte
Kate Hoyt
Sam’s West
Clermont County
Kate
Mary Wheir
Wheir
Thos, Dyson
Bloomingdale
Wisconsin
David Dyson
George Dyson
W. H. Young
Col. Young
Seth Hart
W. B. Foster
Union County
Magnetic Springs
John Madrey
James Tippie
Dover Township
Spleedia Pfiere
Weerhantem
Hall Lock and Safe Company
Joe Moe
Board of County Commissioners
Beard
Chas. Smith
Ames Township
Londonderry
Mex County
Ames
McDougal
Pret National Bank
W. EF. Peters
Athens County Republican
Peters
M. P
Arpeys
Reid
H. H. Wickham
Canaanville
Ohio University
Little Willie
Ohio State Journal
Felton
M. Fi
John Wesley
Baltimore
Mount Vernon
St. Louis
Chien, Giaew
Queensware
Las
Chas. S.kurtz
Ryan & Bell’s
Silvus’ Old Stand
Maret Ld
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