Athens News Briefs Highlight Local Trials and Industry
A county court trial calendar starts next week. The Columbus line sells a new pond issue to a New York syndicate. Local residents Wilson and Falloon are bed-fast. An accommodation train from Cincinnati to Parkersburg begins Monday, Athens station. Nelsonville foundry comes online with full capacity. Thanksgiving turkey stock and a new post of the Grand Army of the Republic host a large meeting. Astronomical notes and weather reflect a mild winter prelude. A Grand Jury probes burglary by a French tramp. a Nelsonville saloon is tied to gambling claims.
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Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Company
Ponds
New York
W. S. Wilson
Frank Falloon
Nelsonville
Central University
Clarence E. Poston
Post
Grand Amy of the Republic
Wells Week
Kurtz & Minear’s
J. L. Pickering
Foreman
Hull Foster, Jr
B. Henderson
Harry Stewart
John P. Dana
John Graham
Jos. Miller
Eugene Wright
Clay McLean
Woodson Daniels
Arthur Falloon
Frank Pickering
Abe Selig
Frank Stedman
T. H. Sheldon
Athens
Chillicothe
Torch Station
Bayba
Bayha
Mark Dew
Dew
John Clifford
Express Company
Kelley & Co Completes Steam Heating at Major Welch Residence
The firm Kelley and Co of Columbus has installed steam heating for Major J. M. Welch with excellent results. Readers seeking similar work can expect satisfactory service and fair pricing from Kelley and Co for comparable installations.
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Kelley & Co
Columbus
J. M. Welch
Local tradesmen promise ample stock for holiday trade
Advertisers report timely preparations for the holiday season and a wide display of new and desirable goods. They pledge that shoppers need not leave town for seasonable purchases.
Miss Martland Baker Hosts Sabbath Class Social
Miss Martland Baker entertained her Sabbath school class Saturday evening at the Baker home. Class members praised the pleasant hospitality and agreeable reception extended by Col. and Mrs. Geo W. Baker as they returned home.
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Martland Baker
Col
Geo. W. Baker
Potter Nears Completion Of Large Ames Brick Farm Home
Mr J B Potter a prominent Ames farmer and horse dealer nears completion of a large brick farm residence replacing the one lost to fire a little over a year ago. It is described as among the county’s largest and best furnished brick rural homes.
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J. B. Potter
Ames
Buckwheat Crop Promise Eases Shortage in Pennsylvania
A grand buckwheat crop is reported in Pennsylvania, likely mitigating the partial failure of buckwheat elsewhere. The result will allow people to enjoy buckwheat cakes again without deprivation this year.
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Pennsylvania
Wallace Villa Dramatic Entertainment At Athens City Hall
The Wallace Villa dramatic entertainment at Athens City Hall is poised for large crowds after strong public interest and widespread notice. Performances occur on Friday and Saturday nights, drawing attention for their meritorious quality and anticipated audience appeal.
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Athens City Hall
Farmers rush to sell cattle amid feed fears near Athens
Farmers previously offered cattle at low prices due to fear of scarce winter feed. Lizzie Rich will start the winter term of school in the McAfee district near Athens next Monday.
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Lizsie Rich
McAfee
Athens
Monslay
Ohio Central extension reaches Virginia for lakes to seaboard rail link
The Ohio Central will not end at the Ohio river but extend through Virginia via a Richmond and Allegheny consolidation. A new 200 mile line from Richmond to Williamson aims to reach the Ohio river with 150 miles of track yet to be built under contract. The route ties lakes to seaboard corridors. Virginia ores from James river region will feed Hocking valley furnaces while steam coal moves to the coast.
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Ohio Central Railroad
Athens
Ohio River
Virginia
Richmond
Allegheny
Williamson
Lakes
Seaboard
James River
Hocking
Weather Irregularities and Predictions for the Coming Winter
The article argues that yearly rainfall tends to balance out over twelve months with dry summers followed by wet falls and vice versa. It notes frosts delayed by late rains and the typical moisture patterns. It predicts open weather and more rain than snow for the coming winter, calling forecasts by Vennor apocryphal.
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Vennor
Union Sabbath School Convention Opens in Presbyterian Church
The Union Sabbath School Convention met in the Presbyterian Church with Prof J McMartin presiding Rev D S Hutsinpiller gave the opening address on the Ideal of Sunday School Work The convention continued in session and was to adjourn last night Maj Goodspeed spoke impressively yesterday morning per witnesses
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Union Sabbath School
Presbyterian Church
J. McMartin
D.S. Hutsinpiller
Maj. Goodspeed
Indictments Reported by Grand Jury After Three Day Session
Grand Jury lists Wm Worley grand larceny C C Davis burglary and rape B Parker disturbing meeting Scott Tipton assault and battery Henry Townsend assault and battery Mary Jane Rickey selling liquor John Phillip horsestealing George Thompson petit larceny. Citizens along rail lines urged to attend John B Owen Solon Shingle event at Athens City Hall next Tuesday evening.
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Wm. Worley
C. C. Davis
B. Parker
Scott Tipton
Henry Townsend
Mary Jane Rickey
John Phillip
George Thompson
Athens Visitors and Local Gossip Mixed in Week
Athens residents and visitors fill towns with social calls and brief journeys. Notable appearances include Hon. F H Moore, Col A D Jaynes, Dr J W Lash, and conductor Tom Bardin, while family trips to Michigan and To ledo are noted among local figures.
Agnes Villa Company to Play in Athens This Friday and Saturday
The Columbus Dispatch praises the Agnes-Villa dramatic troupe, noting repeat attendance and strong audience praise. Athens residents are urged to attend City Hall performances Friday and Saturday, with hopes the troupe returns next fall for a longer run.
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Columbus
Agnes-Villa
Athens City Hall
Columbus Dispatch
Nelsonville Man Surrenders to Athens Jail Over Saloon Robbery
Wm A Worley of Nelsonville surrendered by bondsmen and brought to Athens to await his trial on a saloon robbery charge. Prosecutor Tompkins will convene the common pleas court at the start of next week for the case.
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Wm. A. Worley
Nelsonville
Athens
Tompkins
A Morgan County Pioneer Reflects on a Lifetime of Voting
John E. Vore of Joy, an Ath ens county figure, recounts a 124 vote history spanning 55 years starting with John Quincy Adams. He recalls riding 100 miles in one day to reach polls and values free government, truth, justice and equal rights as guiding principles for his children.
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McConnelsville Herald
Athens County
John E. Vore
Joy
Morgan County
Whig Party
John Q. Adams
John Boileau
New Sharon
Cedar County
Iowa
Thomas Crew
Ebenezer Hamble
John Coulson
Alvin Ite
Alvin White
Saidohn Boileau
Bern Township
Ohio
Sec- Section
Ohio Company
DeStreicher & Jewett
Atty’s
Visit Ends With Sisters in Leadville For Machin
George D. Machin of Leadville Colorado visits his sister Mrs H H Guitteau and will stay for about two months. Mr Jno Hartman who accompanied him from the west has also been a guest at Mrs Guitteau's during the past week.
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George D. Machin
Leadville
Colorado
H. H. Guitteau
Jno. Hartman
Mr. M
West
People’s Mite Society Meeting in Mechanicsburg
The People’s Mite Society will meet at the residence of Mr. William Jourdan in Mechanicsburg on Saturday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody to attend.
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Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railroad
Logan
Columbus Golden Post G. A. R
Athens
People’s Mite Society
William Jourdan
Mechanicsburg
Boots and Shoes Sale Below Cost at D. Zenner & Co
Remaining stock of Boots and Shoes at D. Zenner & Co offered absolutely from 25 to 50 percent below prime cost. Graded as a grand opportunity for immense bargains in footwear, rare in occurrence and urging timely purchase.
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D. Zenner & Co’s
Comedian John E. Owen to Perform in Athens
Famous comedian John E. Owen known as Solon Shingle will visit Athens next Tuesday evening November 22 for a special appearance at City Hall. He has never performed in a town as small as Athens and agrees to the stop due to a railroad change that would force a layover here. A poster will announce the exact role.
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Athens
Paul’s Catholic Church of
John E. Owen
City Hall
Not Guilty Plea Entered for Davis After Jail Return
Davis arrived back from Chillicothe jail on a Sunday night train and was arraigned the next morning. He spoke only to say he would consult a lawyer. Major Jewett was assigned as counsel and Davis entered a plea of not guilty.
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Davis
Chillicothe
Major Jewett
Zenner & Co Clothing Offers Wide Overcoat Selection
The cooler week prompts readers to inspect D. Zenner & Co's clothing department for a large, varied line of overcoats with prices to learn.
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D. Zenner & Co
Officers Elected and Installed at Athens Royal Arch Chapter
Athens Royal Arch Chapter held a Friday evening stated communication on November 11 electing and installing Comp. Jas M Goods Hi Thos H Sheldon TM Jewett A Geligs C H H B Stewart Jom Pickering R A C H C Harper G M Svail EE R Lash FM Koons and A W S Minear as Treasurer C McLean Secretary Joel Moe Guard.
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Athens Royal Arch
Jas. M. Goods Hi. P. ‘Thos
H. Sheldon
TM. Jewett
A. Geligs
C. H
H. B. Stewart
Jom Pickering
R. A.C
H.C. Harper
G. M
R. Lash
3 “ FM
Koons
A. W
Minear
C. McLean
Joel Moe
D Zenner & Co Offers Large Stock of Garments in Sale
D Zenner and Co. promote heavy discounts to rapidly clear their vast stock of overcoats and other garments. The sale features flannels blankets and jeans in all qualities at substantially reduced prices as Athens and Southeastern Ohio see a major clearance.
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Athens
Ohio
D. Zenner & Co
Weather Continue Eases Late Potato Harvest Prices
If the current weather persists this week then dry conditions will aid late potato harvest in good condition. The improved weather is expected to reduce the price of this essential domestic staple.
Thanksgiving Services at M. E. Church
Next Thursday Thanksgiving Day services begin at 10 o clock in the M. E. Church. Rev. Mr. Hutsinpiller delivers the sermon. Special music by the choir. Citizens of town and county are invited.
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M. E. Church
Mr. Hutsinpiller
Special Ladies Fashion Offers at D Zenner Co
The mercantile house of D Zenner Co advertises late style materials for ladies including civca non and fur trimmings. Prices are touted as surprisingly below ruling rates, with a selection of passamentaries fringes and velvets offered alongside.
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Civca
D. Zenner & Co
Invention for Preserving Meat by Mahlon Moore
A valuable meat preservation process by Mahlon Moore, patented and featured recently, was demonstrated at his residence. The method works in any weather and is approved by witnesses. Interested parties are invited to call on Mr. Moore for details.
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Mahlon Moore
Moore
Grand cains in Black and Colored Cashmeres sale
Very cheap cashmeres advertised by D. Zenner & Co. enticing $1,500 per 3 years for home workers with E. G. Rideout & Co. at 10 Barclay Street New York. Catalogue and full particulars offered.
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Grand Cains
D. Zenner & CO
E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Thanksgiving spread at Ed Berry’s Athens City Grant Confectionery
Ed Berry’s Athens shop announces a seasonable array before Thanksgiving with oysters of quality celery Cape Cod cranberries Malaga grapes fresh oranges lemons bananas and various tropical fruits plus confectioneries. A newly improved large capacity refrigerator preserves oysters in prime condition.
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Ed Berry
Ed. Berry
Athens City
Malaga
Berry
Boots of Athens County At Peter Kern’s Shoe Bazaar
In Athens and neighboring counties busy orders for custom-made boots fill the manufacturing department at Mr Peter Kern s and Shoe Bazaar. The shop s footwear is praised as representative of queenly shape and make.
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Athens County
Peter Kern
A Wonderful Remedy Sold at Athens Drug Store
Bassett's curative herbal combination sold widely during the proprietor's visit to Athens and remains available at Dorr's drug store as the sole Athens agency. The medicine is guaranteed to cure chills and fever dyspepsia sick and nervous headache kidney complaint neuralgia rheumatism and erysipelas.
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Bassett
Athens
Dorr
Bozeman's Sweet Vermifuge Proposed for Children
Claiming children suffer worms, an advertisement promotes Bozeman's Sweet Vermifuge as safe and pleasant tasting. It asserts all other remedies fail and urges parents to try the product for their kids.
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Bozeman
Births at Minton Family Welcomes A Son
On Wednesday November 9 1881 Mr and Mrs Chas Minton welcomed a ten pound boy.
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Chas
Minton
Hick McKee and Ford Smith nuptials in Athens county
Navy 5th 1881 at the bride’s aunt's residence near Salina. Rev R C Harper officiated as William Hick wed Mary L McKee of Athens county. Also on Tuesday November 1881 billoy Phos L Minton witnessed John Ford wed Lillie Smith both of Athens township.
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Hick—Mckee
Navy
Salina
R. C. Harper
William Hick
Mary L. McKee
Athens County
Ford-Smith
Billoy
Phos. L. Minton
John Ford
Lillie Smith
Athens Township
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Chas. Shinkwin
Athens County Common Pleas
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Wnworthy
Longstreth
Ines
John J. Moore
Ane
Mary Teal
E. H. Moore
H. M. Lash
Elizabeth
Isaac Blackwood
Trimble Township
Kurtz
J. M. Stewart
Scipio Township
Montanna
Helenea
John B. Owen
Lees Perseonal
F. H. Moore
Columbus Sunday Herald
Chas. L. Kurtz
Toledo
John Schreiner
J. W. Lash
Athens Asylum
W. B. Chew
Xenia Gazette Firm
Fanny Swaim
Vinton County
Ohio University
Laura Dorr
Geo. B. Hische
Columbus Times
Messenger
A. M. Scott
Martin, Therman & Co
Cincinnati
Dry Goods and Nations
Metropolitan
Kansas City Mail
Wm. Johnson
Alexander Township
Myrtle
Michigan
Guysville
Dan Cornell
Tom Bardin
M. & C. Road
Chillicothe Register
Mr. Bardin
Mohamet
Mideair
Park Street
R.E Brannon
Athens Produce Exchange
Starkey—Coe
T. Hull
Nathan Starkey
Laurinda Log
South America
Joseph T. Inman
New York City
N. Warren
Hocking River
Canaanville
Hocking Bottom
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