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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1880
Page
5
The issue lampoons the Democratic party defeat and political misdeeds, praises Athens and Windfield Scotts, and notes the Hayes-Forrest tour and Fremont visit with Omaha Bee immigration push. The piece mixes satire with local pride and national update from Fremont and Omaha.
The Hocking Valley Railroad Company builds a new machine shop near the roundhouse at the south depot in Columbus, measuring 100 feet by 200 feet. Completion and installation of new machinery are expected around the holidays. John T. Brazee, noted Ohio lawyer and former Lancaster resident, died last week after a yearlong illness. The piece contrasts tolerant labor relations in some states with stricter practices in others and urges moderating race prejudice in the former Confederate regions.
ULYSSES GRANT Jr married in New York City last Monday to the only daughter of ex Senator Chaffee of Colorado. Madame Rumor had formerly been linked to Miss Flood of San Francisco, but love prevailed over wealth in this match.
A Mobile Lee Association delegation provoked Jeff Davis with treasonous talk pledging the Bonnie Blue Flag’s return. Davis answered that the flag shall rise again and float over the South, while promising a future forged from the dead past and shared honor.
The Athens county majority rose by about 1420 last Tuesday, quelling fraud claims from October and surpassing Gen. Dawes by one hundred. The Republican workers claim credit for gains across nearly all townships and pledge continued support in defense of the party. Athens sent more soldiers to end the rebellion than any Ohio county, and voters stand ready to back the party in future battles.
Edward D. Mansfield, famed journalist and writer known for Cincinnati Gazette and New York Times pieces under the signature E. D. M. and Veteran Observer, died at his Cincinnati home in his late eighties. He was born in 1801 in Connecticut and was a son of Jared Mansfield. His brother, Gen. Mansfield, a Union general killed at Antietam, was his sibling.
The Rowell firm of New York prepares its 1881 Newspaper Directory a vast volume with over a thousand pages of publishing statistics for the United States and Canada. It promises to surpass the 1880 edition in comprehensiveness and detail and should be in every publisher and advertiser library.
The article notes Joseph Moe was appointed janitor of the courthouse. It commends his qualifications and notes he must actively draw on resources to meet the lively demands of the position.
Mrs Hennessy wife of Rich ard Hennessy Superintendent of the Cemetery in Athens died Saturday after a long illness. She was known for kindly benevolent impulses during her years in Athens. Funeral service was held Monday morning at St Pauls Catholic Church. She was aged 58.
The fresh appearance of Judge Minton's home, adjoining Hon. E. H. Moore's property, draws satisfied remarks from passersby as carpenters and painters finish their work.
Nelsonville physician Dr 8 E Butt wed Ada Kauntner of Nelsonville by Rev A B Brice on Thursday evening.
Albany area resident Isaac Stanley died Wednesday after a prolonged illness. The esteemed local figure lived in the county and was highly regarded by neighbors and friends.
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent recounts visiting Rev Dr David H Moore in Denver. He notes Moore’s tireless energy in organizing opening classes while wearing overalls and recovering from a severe cold, and praises Denver’s rapid growth and the University’s promising future amid rising rents and schooling demands.
Professor T N Haskell thanks Athens Ohio citizens for care during illness at Warren House and for assistance that helped his return to Denver. He cites God’s hand and Christ’s kindness, naming Mr and Mrs Golden Maj Townsend Dr Frame nurse Rev J M Nourse and Central Republican Committee among benefactors, dated Oct 28, 1880.
George W Plumley of Stewart marries Emma Chaham of Penn Mrs Byron of Stewart plans a new home near the M E Church Beebe House proprietor Waldo P Beebe makes hotel improvements Ezra Barrows hosts a large birthday party with generous gifts guests enjoy a superb dinner George F Hunt former Rome township resident and Swain steamer engineer recounts a fierce Lake Huron storm near the middle of the lake and the St Harris River anchoring out the gale lasting about twenty three hours and recalling home and friends.
In October election the county saw an industrious misrepresentation about soldier votes and Major Townsend. A communication from the Major printed elsewhere disproves the claim. Amesville ladies receive thanks for a large beautful quilt and kind hospitality from S B Rickett and Angelia Rickett.
A buyer guidance notes a remedy titled The Poor Man's Pulls for liver complaints. It claims a low price of 15 cents and compares unfavorably to a product called Pees Price, while asserting no sneer in the recommendation.
Kurtz and Norris present a splendid display of new jewelry and fancy goods. The shop is poised to be this year’s grand center of attraction for holiday items, drawing callers with its beautiful and useful offerings across multiple lines.
A splendid stock of new fabrics and linens including blankets jeans muslins prints table linens towels hosiery and underwear offered at low prices by John P. Dana at the Phoenix Block.
Immense stock from a Sheriff Sale in Philadelphia moves through the Grand Depot. The store proclaims low prices to clear the stock as customers throng daily. Also notes silk imports from Lyons and announces moves and bargains from local dealers M Selig Co and John P. Dana with rivals Garfield and Addie Hines in new locations.
Opportunity to earn from 25 to 850 dollars weekly selling goods for E G Rideout and Co at 10 Barclay Street New York. Send for their catalogue and terms. August 19 1880.
Election of officers for Athens Chapter No. 39 set for Friday evening November 12 and Athens Council No. 15 on Wednesday evening November 17. Full attendance requested. C McLean, Recorder. Also a braided ratan cane with a duck head lost in Athens on Show day. reward offered at Messerger office.
D Zenner Company advertises level prices on cloaks and invites women to view new Fall and Winter millinery. Miss Lide F Racer announces a grand opening event on Friday and Saturday opposite the Messinger office, urging ladies to attend.
Late style kid gloves in all new fall shades available at D Zenner and Co. The ad promotes the best makes and a wide selection for the season.
A yearling roan heifer was taken up as an estray by Zern Moore of Athens township three miles south of Athens. The owner is requested to claim the property, pay charges, and take her away.
John P. Dana offers dry goods at bottom prices at the Phoenix Block location. The ad highlights sale pricing and encourages shoppers to visit the store for bargains.
Superb inducements in Black and Colored Cashmeres at D Zenner Co. Goods not equalled at these prices. John P Dana opens for Fall Winter trade at Phoenix Block with an immense stock of dry goods clothing boots and shoes at prices that level all competition.
All trimmed hats and bonnets plus untrimmed styles in new shapes are offered with wide assortments of ribbons flowers feathers trimming silks satins velvets and plushes. The department promises universal gratification to purchasers with abundant display and variety.
Purchasers across the county are urged to visit Mr. Peter Kern's Boot and Shoe Bazaar for the choicest late style boots and shoes in all widths and sizes. Prices are described as positively below competition, reflecting quality across the stock.
D. Zenner & Co. offers a large stock of boys clothing with varied cuts styles and materials at prices lower than elsewhere in the state section.
Voters who must settle lost election bets may do so with fine cigars at F. E. Waterman & Co. Drug Store in Athens. The shop offers choicest imported and American cigar varieties, enabling a satisfying settlement at no extra cost.
The Waterman drug store in Athens keeps a steady course amid public excitement, consistently delivering greater value in every class of goods than any other similar shop in town.
D. Zenner & Co. promotes a wide stock of Fall and Winter dress fabrics described as stylish and varied. The firm guarantees better quality of material for less money than elsewhere, positioning itself as a leader in popular prices.
New dress goods stock at John P. Dana’s Phoenix Block invites ladies to inspect the season’s novelties before purchases.
Athens shoppers are told that D Zenner and Co offer a large stock of fresh fur goods with every item priced only slightly above cost. The notice emphasizes the complete selection and bargain nature of the sale.
Housekeepers can realize gratifying bargains in blankets and flannels by going to D. Zenner & Co. to purchase seasonal goods. Unapproachable values abound in every department at John P.
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