Athens County News Roundup Delivers Local Scenes and Elections
Athens county reports its decennial real estate assessment totals, a Kansas-excursion departure, a flag pavement project at First National Bank, and a new barber shop. Community notice includes sermons, a judge's illness, wheat yields in township, a piano tuner visit, tax duties, a rail train upgrade, Masonic installation, a post office resignation, and the 102-year-old voter in Dor with Garfield and Arthur.
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Athens County
West Bros
John and
George
Peter Kern
First Naonal Bank
Kansas
Episcopal Hall
W. R. Ladd
Rome Township
Peaks
Isaac Farwell
Garfield
Arthur
Athens revival helps famed Sells Bros circus reach success
An ex-advance press agent recalls the Sells Bros circus reaching Athens eleven years ago on the verge of bankruptcy. Bad weather paused the show, but locals flocked to buy admissions, enabling the troupe to pay expenses, finish the season, and plan a road tour, with Athens credited for saving the organization.
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Athens
Cirene
Ohio
Athens County
Sells Bros
Local Band Plans Holiday Benefit and New Equipment
The 2nd Regiment Band reports growth to 25 members after adding Clarenets and Picalo and aims to equip with new instruments and uniforms. A holiday benefit at City Hall will host a Fair Concert and walking match with plans for the Nelsonville and Turner Bands to join. A New Year’s Grand Ball closes the week of events.
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City Hall
Nelsonville
Turner Band
Marietta
Proposed Loan Exhibition Under Masonic Fraternity in Athens
Athens community considers a holiday week loan exhibition under the Masonic Fraternity to display objects of curiosity and artistic interest. A past Ladies Fair at the Presbyterian Church showed strong local support and resources for a successful exhibit. The quail season dispute remains unsettled, with few quails nearby making law terms seem less important locally.
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Maj
Jas. M. Goodspeed
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Harry C. Will
Columbus
Masonic Lodge
Hattie Davis
P. O
Hattie
Portsmouth
Masonic Fraternity of
Athens
Presbyterian Church
County
Masonic Fraternity
Rail disaster near King's station claims two men
Near King's station in this county on Thursday last Engineer Lawhead and fireman Charles Krick both of Chillicothe were killed instantly when freight trains collided due to a dispatcher mistake. The wreckage halted traffic as readers note the line's heavy freight operations and commend the railroad's safety vigilance.
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King’s Station
Lawhead
Charles Krick
Chillicothe
Jollification Meeting Sparks Rowdy Athol Rally
A large Ath ens crowd gathered near the court house after a late hour demonstration. A procession led by the 2nd Regiment Band paraded the streets with loud firework and gunfire. In front of the court house judges and speakers urged cheers for the elected candidates before dispersal.
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Athens
Court House
2Nd Regiment
Welch
Chas
Townsend
L. M. Jewett
Gains in Athens County Republicans Show Strong County Votes
The official Garfield majority in Athens County reached 1410 with townships posting varied Republican gains at the State election. Athens 21, Alexander 9, Gallant Kitle Bern 11, Canaan 11, Dover 9, Lodi 5, Rome 4, Troy 13, York 16, Waterloo 29 led the surge. Ames and Trimble trailed. The overall result praised for zeal and intent.
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Athens County
Garfield
Athens
Alexander
Gallant Kittle Bern
Canaan
Dover
Lodi
Rome
Troy
York
Waterloo
Contra
Ames
Amateur hunter mistakes animal for game in township incident
A local sportsman in Alexander township misfired at a strange animal that sprang within range. It turned out to be one of several pet fawns kept at Elmer Armstrong's place near Hibbardsville, highlighting the risk of unrestrained wildlife during hunting season. The item also notes a laundry advertisement and claims a new washer performs well at the Cornell House laundry.
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Alexander Township
Elmer Armstrong
Hibbardsville
Local notes on farms roads and market in Hibbardsville
The column reports heavy rains making roads poor while farms trade land and crops. Tippie sells 160 acres at 40 per acre to Henry Masketer and buys a Champaign Co farm. Hibbard contracts stone work for a new bridge on Margarets creek. Residents visit from Oskaloosa and Albany. Evans & Armstrong pay top hog prices. Political talk quiets after elections.
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Hibbardsville
George Tippie
Henry Masketer
Lee Township
R. J. P. Lemmon
Albany
James Pratt
P. G. Hibbard
Zaleski
Jacob Drake
Kansas
Messrs
Evans & Armstrong
Fred Hibbard
Athens Asylum
Polly Crossen
Dana's Dry Goods and Clothing in Athens
Wise and close buyers acknowledge John P. Dana and Phoenix Black as the best stock sources. Dana's offers the cheapest prices and best selection of dry goods and clothing in Athens. Save money by shopping there.
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John P. Dana
Phoenix Black
Athens
Dana's
Shawls Arrive in Latest Double and Single Styles
D. Zenner & Co. showcases a fine display of seasonable shawls featuring the latest approved styles in single and double varieties from all popular kinds.
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D. Zenner & Co
Kasler Carry and Harris Howe Marriages in Athens County
Two wedding notices dated November 1880 report Warren V. Kasler marrying Lucinda A. Carry at O N Owens residence in Ames Township and Chas W Harris of Athens Bank wed Miss Essie Howe at the bride’s home. Both couples receive well wishes for lasting happiness.
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Essie
Jas. M. Howe
Athens
Laughlin Infant Son Dies in New Jersey
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Laughlin died on November 7 in New Jersey. Funeral plans were to be announced by the family.
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Laughlin
Mra
Premium list from Geary Kennel Fair in Athens shows trotting and pacing prizes
The Geary Kennel Fair at Athens lists trotting and pacing events with winners such as Geo Brower owner of Ray Jim and WS McKay owner of Robt Brown. Class B and D entries include livestock and horse shows plus bearers of prizes, with judges and a long roster of participants and items like piano and violin performances.
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Geo Brower
Ray Jim
CC Williams
Frank Selleck
J W Russell
Edith R
WS McKay
Robt Brown
Wm Crawford
Bell H
Do Hector
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