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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1876
Page
5
The article reports a Saturday tornado in Chicago causing extensive property damage and several deaths. It also critiques recent political rhetoric and corruption linked to Democratic figures, noting violent incidents and partisan recalls in Indiana and Louisiana. It mentions wartime phrases and a violent political riot.
Rev. O J Nave critiques the Athens County jail seen as a cold damp dark prison with a single stove and clogged cells. He urges authorities and citizens to reform the facility and end the nuisance, calling for humane conditions and action.
A Bay Horse four years old about fifteen hands high was stolen from a stable near Coolville Ohio on the night of April 27. The horse has no shoes, collar galls on both shoulders, and heavy black mane and tail. A reward or ten dollar return is offered for the thief and horse by Shepherd Humphrey Covlville. May Std S76.
The king of shirts made from Wamsutta muslin with 2100 Trish linen bosoms is offered at 1.50 dollars each by W. W. VorHeEs & Son. The Sheeran Bros. announce additional spring pants and vest goods and a wider line of French English and American clothes and suitings for the Athens trade.
Mr Henry Behring a noted Stogie maker for years in Athens has left to work for Bozman Bros and will supply cigars of his own design to their retail trade. Zenner Co reports Spring clothing lines superior in style and quality at favorable prices likely expanding their clothing trade as bargains spread.
Shoppers at Selig & Co millinery find a wide line of new style hats. any taste in shape, material, trimming, or price is satisfied by the exhaustive assortment. The entire hat line is offered below current market prices.
Zen ner and Co offer the season's line with vivid hues. Kenn and Lansley’s Boot and Shoe factory next to the Warren House shows heavy activity as quality work boosts the firm’s trade, with customers assured of satisfaction in material fit manufacture and price.
Passersby admire a bridal mannequin in Selig & Co's show window. The piece invites women to shop for wedding attire, suggesting they can be dressed to look equally attractive for matrimony.
Armitage and Davis on State street continue to head local grocers trade as tea dealers with late invoices of fresh and pure China and Japan teas offered at lower figures than elsewhere. Kurtz and Norris reports fresh arrivals of window curtains and shades providing Athens with a broader selection than any other shop. The public increasingly visits that House for these goods.
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