D Zenner & Co. Advertises Wide Stock and Low Prices
Zenner and Co. promotes heavy speed colored ginghams at seven ets per yard and a large selection of trimmed and untrimmed hats, artificial flowers, ribbons, ingrain carpets from twenty cents per yard, tapestries, mats and oil cloths. They claim the largest ready made clothing stock in Southern Ohio with low prices and a broad range of silks, moire, cashmere, and parasols just received at extremely low rates.
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Zenner & C.'s
D. Zenner & Co
Ohio
Local notices and community updates from Athens Ohio
Indebted to Mrs Asa Love for a bouquet. Public schools to close on Decoration Day in Ohio. A new exterior on Mr Charles Morris residence. Mite Society at Mrs Geo Rice near Mechanicsburg May 22 for Peoples Church. Normal school at Hockingport this summer under Superintendent Keyes. Alumni Reunion June 15 at University building for class of 62. Only two local saloonists paid Pond tax. Bridges and low lands damaged by freshet in Hocking River. Artificial lakes at Athens Asylum used for fish in meals. Twenty nine applicants for teachers certificates reviewed. Judge Gillmore's libel case argument praised. Athens Presbyterians seek four new elders May 24. Farmers in town pleased with weather. Congratulations to Clement Hooper on his marriage. Newton J Bobo injured hand from hatchet incident in Mechanicsburg.
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Asa
Ohio
Chas. Morris
Ohio University
Joshua la Follett
Bessemer
G. H. Barrows
Nelsonville
Athens County
Hocking
Steward Hamblin
Athens Asylum
Campbell
Coolville
County Examining Board
Bar
Gillmore
Chas
Townsend
Athens Presbyteria
Clement Hooper
Athens News Roundup Sparks Rail, Weather and Court Updates
Sheriff arrest of David Kelley for grand larceny after identification on Ohio Central railroad near Athens. Post office burglary attempt fails. canal and Athens railroad depot plans move forward. Weather turns chilly with lingering sun services at M. E. Church unchanged. Assessors report returns. deaths, Libel suit verdict. Memorial Day fundraising urged for Garfield monument. Local personalities and court notes fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warder
Pohlman
Sandusky County
David Kelley
Ohio Central
Athens
Fragrant shrub at Dr Lash’s home outshines street fence
A large shrub in Dr. H. M. Lash’s yard, blooming profusely with fragrant incense, stands as a floral highlight except the section near the street fence. The article notes this contrast after a practical demonstration yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Lash
Postmaster Establishes Through Mails Between Athens and Columbus
Postmaster Kurtz arranged three daily through mails between Athens and Columbus with a third train leaving at 7 35 p m The post office in Athens must receive matter by 7 p m This change took effect last evening and is expected to benefit the community with improved communication
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Kurtz
Athens
Columbus
River flood fills lakes on Asylum grounds by pipe line
A significant rise in the Hocking river this week filled the lakes on the Asylum grounds via a pipe line laid to the river bank. It proved infeasible to reach the desired depth using only the pump-house.
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Hocking
Asylum Grounds
Prodigious Suckers Caught Near Straubl's Mill on Hocking
Joseph Selby hauled in three red hawse suckers weighing just over eight pounds each from the Hocking River near Straub's planing mill on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Selby
Straubl
Hocking Valley Railroads See Big First-Week Earnings Rise
The Hocking Valley railroad and its Toledo extension report first week gross of 57054 this month versus 24970 last year, a gain of 32115. The figures highlight a remarkably growing business for the line and its expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley Railroad
Toledo
Humpty Dumpty At City Hall Draws Strong Athens Audience
H. Adam presented Humpty Dumpty at City Hall Monday evening. The performance was immensely patronized and praised as a laughter inspiring exhibition, noted for its merit and rare entertainment value in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Adam
City Hall
Athens
County sheep readied for shearing as weather favors
The passage notes sheep across the county are washed and prepared for clipping when favorable weather arrives. It also mentions potential buyer seller view adjustments needed even if fleeces were market ready before local transactions in this staple could turn brisk.
Judge Welch Delivers Notable Libel Case Address
Judge John Welch gave a forceful jury address in the libel case drawing on his early bar days and earning wide applause from the listening crowd for its vivid, persuasive impact and the strong impression it left.
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John Welch
Local Wool Growers Seek Heavier County Fleece Record
Bos s J B Burson of Lodi notes a 35 lb buck fleece and suggests the county may see a heavier fleece this season. Our columns welcome reports of larger wool yields before shearing ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lozs
J. B. Burson
Lodi
Decoration Day Orator Selected for Marietta
Hon. Chas Townsend accepts Marietta citizens’ request to serve as Orator of the Day for Decoration Day after a cool prolonged spell and a generally clear Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Townsend
Marietta
Hocking Valley Adds Morning Train Logan to Pomeroy
The Hocking Valley railroad runs an extra Logan to Pomeroy train to ease passenger traffic. It departs Logan at 5 20 AM, arrives at Pomeroy at 11 15 AM, and returns two hours after arrival.
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Hocking Valley Road
Logan
Pomeroy
Ministerial Association meeting date corrected
Rev D. Hutsinpiller corrects a previous error stating the next meeting of the Ministerial Association of this Conference District will be held July 16 at Coolville instead of June 10 as previously reported.
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Hutsinpiller
Coolville
Young Peoples Social Held At Jennings Residence
A well attended young peoples social met at Mr and Mrs Ef M Jennings on Tuesday evening and proved highly enjoyable. A similar gathering will be held at Mr and Mrs Henry Wrights on Tuesday evening during Commencement week on their lawn if weather allows. The Sedalia Magic-Times notes the recent departure of Wim Bozman of Athens Ohio and that W W Bozman will open a wholesale cigar and tobacco house near June first. Conductor Smingleys Athens bound train arrested two passengers for malicious destruction of car seats, Luther Baker bound over to court in $200, the other released. Water shortages in Hocking delayed Baptist immersion ceremonies last Sunday and may be attempted again next Sunday.
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Columbus
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Imimense
Cafantas
Athens
Ohio
George Falloon
Annabelle Suydam
Tallie Brown
Gertrude Coodspeed
Lizzie Schwefel
Frank L. Moore
Denver
Col
Frank Cornell
Blanche
Adine
Tuppers Plains
Meigs County
Athens County
Lake View Cemetery
Cleveland
Garfield
Foster
Jas. D. Brown
Bank of Athens
Ef, M. Jennings
Henry Wright
Wim, Bozman
Sedalia
Magic-Times
W. W. Bozman
Smgley
Nelsonville
Luther Baker
Hocking
Albany youth suffers leg broken in bank collapse at meigs county site
A young resident, Wm. Shiner of Albany, sustained a broken leg and other injuries when a bank cavern at a line of the Ohio Central railroad construction caved in in Meigs county where he was employed.
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Albany
Wm. Shiner
Ohio Central Railroad
Meigs County
Doctor summoned for virulent smallpox case near Burlington Meigs
Dr H 8S Stimson was summoned to a locality near Burlington in Meigs County to treat a virulent smallpox case. A neighborhood resident reports the illness has rapidly yielded to medical treatment since Dr H 8S was called in.
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Stimson
Burlington
Meigs County
Weathering rains delays corn planting guidelines
The fields are hardened by heavy rains requiring plowing before corn planting. In this latitude corn may be planted as late as mid June, though the usual rule is to plant when wheat is ready for harvest. A late season shift in weather offers hope farmers can get corn in the ground before month’s end.
Athens Miss Recalls Pleasant Social at Phoenix Block
A Miss Athens and a large group of young people enjoyed a social entertainment given by Miss Gertrude Goodspeed at her father's Phoenix Block apartments. The occasion may have been a birthday celebration, but this is not certain.
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Athens
Gertrude Goodspeed
Phoenix Block
Presbyterian services led by Rev A A Jameson
The Rev A A Jameson of Nelsonville will preach at the Presbyterian Church here next Sabbath in the morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Presbyterian Church
A. A. Jameson
Nelsonville
Local Notes and Movements Across the Village
Updates cover residents moving away and arriving, repair work on the church, visitors from Guysville, a cigar factory relocation, and upcoming lectures. Names include Stewart Hocking Metwigan Mrs. Scott Miss Meta Byron Miss Kate Bigging and Rev. Kendall. Community ties, travel, illness, and local plans are detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kendall
Guysville
M. L. Sanderson
Coolville
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M. D
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Hockingport
Keyes
Belpre
Newton J. Bobo
Mechanicsburg
Fkince
Toledo Road
Canal Winchester
Stewart
Wessilius
Atlantic Ocean
Oursuit
Bob Ingersoll
Wilson
R. Dent
Alexander Township
Samuel Poston
Er. C. Meier
Lee
O. G. Berge
Dover
Chas. G. Tucker
Rome
Bertha
A. B. Richardson
E. V. Bing
Rebeccan Beardsley
Rebecca Beardsiey
Becky
Grosvenor Jennings
C. H. Grosvenor
Common Pleas Court
Messrs. DeSteigner
Townsend & Sleeper
Emmett Tompkins
William J. Gillmore
Len. Brown
Woodbury
N.J
Peter Kern
Geo. W. Uliom
Cincinnati
Kate Hoyt
Harrison County
Burt Harris
Chillicothe
J. B. Clayton
James R. Henry
Amesville
Parker Rigg
David Goodspeed
Harry Hoyt
Eli Stitt
Miami County
Indiana
Wim, H. McMillen, Esq
Thos, Dell
John Cornell
Belle Stewart
E.R. Alderman
Marietta Register
Messenger
Annette Carpenter
Mee Tlowe
Lewis Howe
Georgetown, Colorado
Jas, I. Tlowe
Chas, Harris
Clay McLean
Washington DC
Eben Coe
Knowles
Webster
Jones
Goldberg
Jas
M. Stewart
Tompkins
J.N. Melechi
W. P. Myers
W. P. Beebe
Job
Charles Wheeler
Artemus Crippen
California
John Holdcroft
J. P. Sanderson
Rebee
H. P
Bevy—Weimer
Hamley Run
Rh. ©. Harper
George T. Bevy
Elizabeth H. Weimer
Athcounty
Hooper —Coughenour
David Coughenour
Gallia County
H. J. Case
Dorthula Coughenour
Carley
Williamb
T. Hull
J. P
Nts
Seldon Carsey
Melina Williams
Eorror
L. Hawk
Waterlloo Orne
DITOR
Alexander Ewing
R. Ewing
Auditor's Office
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