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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1880
Page
5
In Virginia's Fourth District Republican Jorgensen secures over eight thousand votes in eleven counties and Petersburg. The issue reflects a strong GOP lead amid national races and commentary on resignations and regional politics.
Ex secretary Robeson, from New Jersey, is expected to return to the Senate. He is regarded as a powerful debater and a thoroughly grounded constitutional lawyer in Congress. Republicans and Democrats alike affirm the strength of his speeches on the powers of States, the Executive and Congress.
The piece condemns New York Democrats for claiming to be cheated by Republicans amid a large voting population and local government control. It argues the complaint is ludicrous and should have protection from a guardian rather than appeal as overreaching.
Richard J. Fanning, Ohio Supreme Court Clerk, once a Democrat nominee, now left the party amid allegations he pocketed unofficial official fees during his tenure. The Democrats say the discovery is untimely and politically a family matter, with Republicans distancing themselves.
The paper lists president electors by state with their party, noting California’s result not final at printing. It shows Republican states and the assigned electors, reflecting the national result in a concise summary card.
The late election yields 148 Republicans 137 Democrats five Greenbackers and three independents. Greenbackers Hyatt Smith of Brooklyn intends to attend the Republican caucus. Missouri Greenbackers may back Republicans to aid administration. Final counts depend on official tallies in West Virginia and North Carolina districts.
Ex-Treasurer A J Frame takes over the County Auditor position after A W S Minear steps down after three terms. Alex Ewing will remain as assistant in the office, preserving experienced continuity and public service.
A brief medical tip touts Poor Man's Pills as a confident remedy for liver complaints with no cure and a price of 15 cents per bottle.
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Aplendia Lumititinn shows an extensive millinery exhibit at D Zenner & Co featuring Trimmed hats bonnets and new styles. The display highlights quantity variety and quality with the department praised as best in the region.
Peter Love, a Queen Washer agent on the East side of the county, extols the machine’s merits and rapid sales. He predicts widespread adoption due to perfect results, and the writers commend the company’s straightforward business approach and agent location.
Notice lists an officer election schedule for an upcoming meeting on a Friday evening in November with a full diemimine requested. McLean is noted as Recorder and the entry directs readers to attend and vote.
Jacob Shaffer adds new invoices of late style goods to his merchant tailoring stock this fall. His broad selection and moderate prices aim to sustain the current brisk patronage at his shop opposite the Warren House.
The store presents a large display of new seasonable clothing in every size for men boys and children. Garments are praised as stylish and well cut matching custom work yet sold well below standard prices. Shoppers are invited to find everything needed in this department.
The Athens advert mentions the largest stock of Fine Beaver Overcoats at THE GRAND DEP. Large overcoat stock claimed to suit all buyers. A yearling roan heifer estray reported three miles south of Athens. owner to claim and pay charges. ZERN MOORE. Merino sheep offered for sale or rent by E J Hiatt & Bros of Chester Hill Morgan Co Ohio. call to inspect flock. Oct 14, 1880.
The undersigned desires to buy a good saddle horse. no 39 tr CHAS A WILSON.
John P. Dana's house defies competition with guarantees of prices as low as the lowest. Follow the crowd to Dana's in the Phoenix Block for bargains and savings.
Ice cream of the best quality available on short notice for parties and picnics. Contact W. H. Potter for arrangements.
A valuable farm of 208 acres one mile below Athens with hill land a large brick house a good new barn well watered and a first class land. Includes a good orchard a school on the farm. Desirable property to sell on easy terms. For particulars apply to JESSE DAVIS Athens Ohio.
Invoices from D Zenner & Co show a vast stock of flannels in all colors and qualities along with American jeans, available in immense quantity and a range of grades and prices.
Big wages and little work are hard to get but good goods for small money are available at John P. Dana's Phoenix lock. Visitors and buyers are welcome at all times.
Intentional footwear buyers are offered marked reductions at D Zenner Co. on boots and shoes, with a display of new and desirable items in stock. The emphasis is on substantial savings and updated selections in the footwear line.
Offer for lime cement and plaster with a liberal discount to builders and dealers. Terms available by writing to the address provided.
John P. Dana offers a superb stock at the Phoenix Block with Boots and Shoes Hats and Caps Furnishings Goods Notions and Underwear at low prices.
Athens Gas Co advertises a fine dwelling in Athens Ohio for rent. Apply to Charles E M Jennings at the Messenger Office. notice dated October 7 and running through November 41.
The profuse and varied display of cloaks and dolmans at D Zenner and Co shows the season's refined style in trimming and material. Prices are presented to prompt immediate purchases.
A 1880 notice stresses the deadly risk of Crour in children especially at night. It urges immediate relief for a hoarse cough and labored breathing and touts Dr Seth Hart's Crouara as a prompt safe remedy, sold by all druggists with July 29, 1880 dating.
A Reputation Established. The stylish suits and garments from Tailoring house of Mr Jacob Shaffer are admired for fit and workmanship. Shaffer has established a local reputation as one of the best artists tailors in Athens.
Dr Isaac Scott's Celebrated Liver Pills are a cure for liver complaints and bilious diseases. The pills operate pleasantly without pain or sickness and are safe for delicate women and children. Available from all druggists. July 29, 1880.
Daily arrivals of holiday merchandise attract callers at Kurtz and Norris with a full range of novelties for utility and virtue suited to all ages. The store expects rapid representation of season articles in the near future.
A patent remedy claim from 1880 asserts that CHRONIC CATARRH can be cured in every case using GORS LENE CATARRH CURE. It claims no objections and says thousands of inveterate cases were cured. Circulars offered by Henry O'Blenness & Co. Athens, Ohio, dated July 29, 1880.
D. Zenner & Co. advertises extensive stock of men’s boys’ and children’s overcoats in Athens with the largest assortment ever offered. Garments are well made and trimmed, priced at fully one third less than comparable quality elsewhere.
A 1880 notice offers a free remedy to cure nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood. The advertisement claims the recipe was discovered by a South American missionary and asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T. Inman in New York City.
The estate of Jacob Sarver, deceased, with Sarah Sarver widow, Barbary Smith and others named, filed by Executor EE Bradrick in Athens county probate court seeks sale of the farm in Trimble township Athens county Ohio to pay debts. A hearing and order for dower assignment is set for December 24 1880 at 10 oclock a m or soon after.
Special to Practicing Physicians. We again direct physicians of Athens and nearby counties to the advantages in quality and price for medical orders fulfilled at the Athens Central Wholesale and Retail Drug Store of F. Kk. Waterman & Co. where care ensures only pure fresh standard articles in stock.
Customers praise Sewed Boots for smooth fit and comfort as a universal verdict from wearers who buy at Peter Kern's Bazaar.
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