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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1881
Page
6
The lower House of the Legislature of Washington Territory passes a bill granting women the right to vote. The report notes hotel foreboding winter business, Kurtz as Speaker pro tem, and local political color from Meigs County.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad reports the Baltimore to Chicago telegraph line nearly ready for full operation within a week to ten days. Ohio Penitentiary closes its fiscal year with net earnings of 2,901.65 dollars, the first profitable year since 1877, after receipts of 190,614.23 and expenditures of 187,923.18.
A Cincinnati journal voices modified opposition to General John S. Jones for Ohio House Speaker. It argues Jones shows exceptional legislative ability, calling him the foremost lawyer in the last House and the most powerful debater in the Legislature.
The Messenger reports mixed returns from Tuesday’s elections. Democrats seem to win New York and Massachusetts losses persist for Republicans. Pennsylvania favors Republicans, Virginia defeats Bourbon Democrats, Wisconsin shows uncertain results with Prohibitionist splits, and Nebraska and Minnesota tilt toward Democrats.
The article outlines expectations for President Arthur’s first annual Message to Congress. It highlights praised debt reduction, banking, Star route inquiry, admission of Dakota, a national bankrupt law, and revised Monroe doctrine. It notes talk of army and navy funding and education for the illiterate, plus a possible post office order reform at lower rates.
Pidcock and Wilson, successors to Pidcock and Gibson, have opened a meat stand just south of the Phoenix Block offering beef pork veal and mutton at low prices throughout the day seeking public patronage.
Peter Kern's Boot and Shoe Bazaar offers the most durable footwear for boys and girls in Athens. Boots and shoes are made from reliable material and their wearing qualities are absolutely guaranteed.
A dense inventory of canned goods fills Mr Hi Binghams Family Grocery on Main Street in Athens highlighting a vast selection and notable variety for shoppers.
Athens shoppers are urged to visit Graham and Orme’s State Street Grocery for the cheapest teas of comparable quality. The offer highlights affordable options and aims to attract budget conscious buyers.
Town women slowly overlook the rare selection of Toilet Articles at Carpenter Henderson's Central Drug Store. The display includes perfumes cosmetics hair dressings and a fine range of brushes and combs from established brands.
The article describes a patented lightning curing process for meat by Mahlon Moore praised by knowledgeable locals. Rights to use the method can be obtained from Charles Minton at the Probate Office. The process drew high interest at the Athens county Agricultural Fair.
An attractive exhibition of late style cloaks and dolmans is being shown at D. Zenner & Co. Shoppers are invited to inspect the offerings and view the new designs on display.
The Cincinnati Commercial mazette will be offered for sale each Sunday after the Express arrives, at the Gilt Exige cigar stand adjoining the Warren Hore.
D Zenner Co offers fur caps fur trimmings and rich millinery with French Bonnets flowers plumes ribbons velvets and ornaments at low prices. Also features cheap flannels blankets jeans and a grand depot for ladies dolmans plus electrifying bargains on overcoats for men and boys from ongoing winter stock.
A splendid line of new Merchant Tailor Goods is subject to inspection and selection at Jacob Shafler's.
Laird and Josten announce their annual sale of second hand work at the factory on East State Street Athens on Saturday November 12 1581 at 1 pm. Fifteen vehicles will be sold to the highest bidder with terms of five percent off for cash or ten months credit at six percent interest with notes and no security. Aird & Josten Athens O.
On the 15th of the month Mr. Chas. Winger will open in the former Cornwell and Walker business room on Main Street a new stock of cigars tobacco and fancy confectionaries. He offers popular prices and invites public patronage based on quality and low prices.
The advertisement asserts Boreman's Sweet Vermifuge treats worms in children and is appealing to kids with a pleasant taste. It urges parents to use it for worm infections and other ailments, claiming no child will refuse.
Three small farms offered for sale in Athens Ohio by assignees Elza Armstrong and J P Wood. Properties measure about 60 acres, 75 acres, and five acres. Public notice dated September 1.
Notice urges people with subscriptions to settle accounts. Offers a home income of 1500 dollars per year through E G Rideout Co at 10 Barclay Street New York with a catalogue and full particulars available.
Short notice ice cream supplies by W. H. Potter for parties and picnics.
A line of coupon tickets goes on sale at the Marietta and Cincinnati Express Office for all eastern and southeastern routes and west and northwest paths. Round trip land exploring and excursion tickets cover Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Texas and other cities with thirty day validity. For details contact W. F. Scott at the M and C Express Office Athens Ohio.
Pine shingles and plastering lath offered for sale by Henry O Blenness of Athens Ohio opposite City Hall. Contact information not provided.
Notice to those indebted to the late F. E. Waterman & Co. to settle at once. Carpenter & Henderson authorize receipt of all sums due. February 10, 1551.
Athens Gas Co offers lime cement and plaster at a liberal discount to builders and dealers. For terms contact Athens Gas Co.
A garbled ad offers a free recipe to cure nervous weakness and early decay in men. Claiming a South American discovery, it instructs senders to mail a self addressed envelope to Rev Josten Thomas in New Port City for more details.
Athens County Court Common Pleas grants order of sale for two parcels appraised at 550 dollars and 150 dollars respectively. Sale terms are cash. Sheriff Tim B. Warden authorized and Pitt's attorneys Desteiguer and Jewett handle proceedings. Advertisement runs Oct 2 to Nov 17, 1881.
In pursuance of law I hereby notify Tax Payers of Athens county that the rates of taxation for the year 1881 are correctly stated in the following table showing the number of mills and fractional parts of a dollar charged on the Tax Duplicate of said county for the year 1881.
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