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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1876
Page
5
Reports cover Dr. ex practice, visitors from Cincinnati, local deaths, court licenses, Centennial visits, disease scares, farm life, market demand, and weather. Includes Captain McClure’s speaking engagement, political meeting invites, and notes on flights of balloonist George Hamilton and local theater fundraisers.
The Clarette notes Nelsonville coal is hampered by car shortages. It records 878 coal cars shipped for the week ending Thursday. The valley's coal quality enjoys national renown and the Columbus and Toledo railroad is seen as the key to a busier mining era.
The county prepares a new jail with twelve iron cells and an iron ceiling. Visitors praise the thoroughness of construction and the building is pushed toward speedy completion, promising a top tier facility in the state.
Gen Grosvenor spoke at an Albany Republican meeting last evening. Reportedly the gathering was one of the most numerously attended and enthusiastic in years, signaling a strong election outlook for Tuesday night.
A large barn and its contents owned by Mr Peter W Boyles near Stewart burned to ashes on Tuesday night. Loss amount is not yet fixed but insurance is reported to fully cover the damage. The fire is believed to be incendiary.
George E Whipple Sr, one of the city’s oldest and most respected residents, died Sunday night at his home on the southwest corner of Congress and Washington Street after a long illness. His funeral Tuesday morning was largely attended by citizens.
The sale of twenty five stoves in ten days shows brisk activity at Mr. Jacob Grones’ shop. The note adds that Grones plans to continue liberal advertising, implying he bears responsibility for the sales pace.
Athens Chapter No 89 R A M votes on November 10 to elect officers. Full attendance requested. C Mcleran secretary.
The Chauncey gathering last Monday evening drew a large bipartisan turnout with many ladies present. Speakers Grosvenor and Jones praised the event while Dover showed optimism for the Dover area. General Superintendent W. W. Peabody was absent on business to the east.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union holds its weekly prayer meeting at Mrs S F Schwefel's house on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. C. A. Voorhes of Athens, daughter of Lewis Lindsley, is visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity.
In Bern township and surrounding areas the mercantile house of Major Geo. 8. Davis & Co. at Selby has built a large trade. Their hours extend late into the night as the firm and its assistants tirelessly fill orders, built on a reputation for square honest dealing and reliability.
W B Vorkes & Son announce arrival of more of the King of Shirts in Wamsutta Muslin and 2100 Irish Linen at 1.50 each. They claim no other shirt equals the merits and superiority. D Zenner & Co advertises a large line of new style overcoats at slight cost above manufacture in Athens.
Mr Jacob Stones promotes popular heating and cooking stoves at very low prices. D Zenner & Co. offer black or colored silks and related textiles in new colors. W B Vorkes & Son sell pure woolen yarns in extensive colors and sizes crafted by Charlie Selby at lower figures than competitors.
The ladies are offered a fine assortment of Hamburg Edging and Hamburg Insertings at D Zenner Co in Athens. The house specializes in this class of goods and offers an extra 5 percent discount on boots and shoes bills totaling $10 or more.
Purchasers are invited to verify bargains in blankets of all qualities and makes at D. Zenner & Co. by personally inspecting the stock and prices at the house.
Jost opens a new assortment of gentlemen's hats in late style. M. Selig & Co. markets black and colored velvets in exhaustive varieties of quality and price at D. Zenner & Co. Prices lower than ever before.
Mr Jacob Grones desires to purchase an A grade milch cow. Apply at his Stove and Tin warehouse on South Court Street.
Athens shoppers admire a striking display of shawls at D Zenner Co offering latest novelties for feminine adornment and comfort at surprisingly low prices. Fine sewed Morocco Shoes offered at $1 a pair at the One Price Store opposite the Court House.
The piece lambastes John Thompson for a misleading Democratic appeal shared by John Ackley and Athens county. It accuses Thompson of false claims on Maine Vermont Colorado and Connecticut while urging “fighting men” to vote, notes Morton’s trip to California, and labels the effort as a futile attempt to provoke war and civil discord in Athens County.
President Grant proclaims Thanksgiving on November 30 citing the nation’s asylum, civil and religious liberty, and equal justice. The piece argues Confederates seek to seize national power and contrasts Jackson era fraud losses of $7.52 per $1000 with seven years under Republicans at 34 cents, citing Treasury records.
A call to Athens County Republicans to vote early by seven or eight o'clock and ensure party turnout. The message urges members to dedicate one day to the cause and answer their country’s call with decisive participation.
D Zenner and Company advertise full carpet lines, including standard makes found elsewhere, along with a new house description of carpets and the latest cat designs for purchase.
In a partisan survey, Hayes is favored to win with 150 votes plus 55 more needed. States including New York New Jersey Connecticut Oregon California North Carolina South Carolina Florida Louisiana and Indiana are in doubt with California and Oregon likely for Hayes. The piece criticizes Confederate Democrats and argues the Republican party saved the Union and financial honor, warning against a Democratic victory as risky to the economy.
The piece argues a solid South backed by a government tax defrauder aims to take 400 million from the U S Treasury to cover losses from attempts to destroy the Union. It urges voters to consider the question as Republican reports suggest Hayes will win bigger than expected. It condemns the Democratic party of the North for subserviency to Southern autocrats and accuses Tilden of not opposing them.
A call to Republicans to maximize turnout on the upcoming Tuesday urging door to door outreach, timely transportation of tardy voters, and full day effort to ensure only legitimate Republican ballots are cast amidst heavy opposition spending.
In states already voting Republicans gain 38 congressmen, with 18 more in remaining contests enough to secure the next House for Republicans. Senate already Republican and Hayes in the White House, promising end to treasury threats and southern terrorism.
Governor Hayes spoke twice at the Ohio Building on Centennial grounds where more than thirty thousand Buckeyes greeted him with warmth. The Cincinnati Gazette notes the day featured no political remarks from the Governor and lauds the public welcome as unprecedented in enthusiasm.
Robert Bean died at home near Guysville on Thursday October 26 from typhoid fever. He was a well known M E Church member and his funeral was held Saturday October 28 conducted by Rev J C Arbuckle of New England. Other notices record Ernest J G Reynolds aged 5 and Sidney White aged 6 both dying in October 1876 in Athens township and Chauncey respectively.
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