13 Nov 1890
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1890
Page
1
Athens column recounts various events from the week including church and temperance meetings, election results and university status, social gatherings, and local crimes. Mentions the M. E. church, W C T U, Epworth League, and figures like Silas E. Hedges, John McCune, and Dr. Eyman with updates on civic matters, education, and a burglary at Trimble.
C H Reutinger a Ross county commissioner and father of Lew Reutinger a C W B railroad official in Athens has a sister in Switzerland who runs a lace factory. She condemns the McKinley tariff as harming business abroad and writes that Americans act selfishly. He invites her to relocate to the United States.
The Athens schools showcase strong progress in writing under Miss Clara Wheir with the new muscular movement method. The board of education and Superintendent Wheaton commend her successful instructional work and notable pupil improvement in penmanship.
The Rev. R. C. Harper of Marshfield notes that his long ministry has included nearly two thousand funeral sermons and a sustained demand for nuptial ceremonies, suggesting he has officiated at a far greater number of marriages over the years.
Mr. W. W. Watkins has recovered from illness and resumed managing the Brown House which continues to enjoy busy patronage under his and Mrs. Watkins stewardship. The paper notes the usual special low rates for court attendants remain in effect.
This week offered pleasant Indian summer days with halcyon skies as the defeated candidate faced a calm period. Since the start of the week, weather conditions have sharply shifted to a less favorable, unsettled pattern.
The superintendent Mr Thos N Black reports the Glen Ebon and Hamley Run mines are at peak activity never seen before. He warns the busy conditions will continue through winter and into next spring, signaling a robust coal industry outlook.
The passage suggests Democrats might attend church as urged by the president's thanksgiving proclamation, viewing it as a potential beneficial outcome from the political events. This reflects cautious optimism about a unifying, solemn response to recent results.
The Stewart flouring mill near Athens resumes busy operations after repairs under the energetic management of former county treasurer John P. Coe. It is producing flour of a quality expected to satisfy households in distant towns.
The Nelsonville sewer pipe company plans to open a coal bank on its property and will henceforth mine its own coal, averaging about thirty five tons daily for the company’s consumption.
Mrs. Dr. R. M. Steele visits her mother in Hamden. Mrs. George Falloon visits Columbus this week. Dr. J. S. Basom visits her Pomery parents. Miss Gertrude Jennings visits cousin Mrs. John A. Kidwell in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Logan return from visit with daughter Mrs. E C. Walker. Mrs. J. B. Allen and niece Miss Blanche Racer return from Marietta. Mrs. Sam l Axtell summoned to Steubenville for son Charles typhoid fever. Ralph Jones of Glouster visiting Athens friends. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Steele of Washington, D C guests of Athens residents. Mr. and Mrs. Darius White of Logan also guests. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Peters report wedding trip east continues pleasantly. David H. Moore of First National Bank returns from Colorado Springs. Miss See the daughter of Jacob McVay returns from Colorado after three years away. Mrs. Albert H. Crippen of Fort Reed Florida leaves Athens after visiting J. Lindley Jones and son Herbert in Nashville.
Local readers are urged to attend the Weber Concert Company of Chicago in the Athens Lecture Course at the city hall this Saturday evening. The piece promises a distinguished lineup of vocalists and musicians and omits earlier press notices, noting that those who miss the performance will seldom have such an opportunity again.
A list of residents signs a notice declaring no hunting or trespassing on their properties and promising prosecution. A Cincinnati Enquirer Columbus special reports cholera among hogs in several Ohio counties, but Athens County states no such disease exists there.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh it cannot cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as proprietors and cites endorsements from local druggists West Truax Watorna Kinnan Marvis. The cure is described as an internal remedy targeting blood and mucous surfaces and is priced at 75 cents per bottle with sale through druggists.
The choice young beef regularly served to patrons at Billy Foley's meat market has never been excelled for prime quality in Athens.
Miss L. V. Cook at the Coleman House offers latest ae goods and adds selected invoices in ladies and children's under wear gloves hose and handkerchiefs. Call for choice goods and low prices.
A large patronage for Billy Foley's meat market reflects public appreciation of its choice meats and low prices.
Daily sales rise at Billy Foley s meat market prove the growing appeal of the extra choice quality of the fresh sausage on offer.
Mrs. H G Frost reports a tin roof for her storehouse while Joseph Patten begins erecting a new barn. Harley Petty returns from Pennsylvania after summer work. Byron Post No 442 G A R plans a camp fire at Stewart on Thursday. Farmers stock sale at Guysville. Over one hundred Republicans stayed home on election day while Democrats nearly matched their vote. The Barrows family moves from this town to Carthage.
The finest oysters are now available in Athens at Billy Foley's offering fresh shellfish and seafood bites.
The notice states that for the 014 Roman Banquet to Hon Allen G Thurman in Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo railway will sell tickets at one and one third fare on the certificate plan. For full particulars call on nearest ticket office Route. W. H. Fisher.
Desirable vacant corner lot in a central location offered for sale. Inquiries to R. de Steigner for terms. Dated November 18, 1890.
The Athens post office records uncalled for letters dated November 10, 1890 include recipients such as Miss Ella Brown, Bridget Curren, Mrs Sarah Paxton, and Mrs ER Feranson among others. Names cover a mix of Misses Mrs Messrs and initials with several surnames like Bottomly Brown Crothus Dunlap Evans Harlow and Fletcher.
Barker Cook a young Nelsonville resident and recent hire as a brakeman at Hocking Valley yard was run over by cars last Friday morning and killed instantly. Judge Welch of Athens remains occasionally seen on streets at over 85, in fair health.
The Albany Echo condemns letting the late Robert Wells grave lie neglected in a sheep pasture. Farmers report pasture growth remains strong in November, reducing dry feed needs. Turnip yields are huge and of good quality. The Athens Reading Club enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mrs Webb Poston of Nelsonville shows rapid health improvement after months of illness.
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