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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1880
Page
5
Congress convenes next Monday amid debate over Local Option in Ohio and Kansas liquor amendments. Reports note shifts in Senate party balance, non resident railway police eligibility, and possible Garfield Treasury vacancy successor Levi P. Morton.
The Philadelphia Press comments that electing Secretary Sherman to the United States Senate would honor Ohio and please the nation. Ohio yields fifty million bushels of wheat this year, with 2 500 000 more expected, a potential year’s championship. The Columbus Dispatch reports Captain Alexis Cope of the Secretary of State’s office will be retained, praised as popular and deserving of staying in his post.
Whitelaw Reid at a Lotus Club reception for General Grant in New York urged naming Grant captain general and making all retiring presidents life Senators. General Chant said he was content with his current status and would not volunteer unless the country demanded it, noting he is 48 and too old to enlist.
Sixth Auditor McGrew reports the Post Office Department accounts to be in record good standing with over 4,000,000 in accounts and more than 20,000,000 in transactions settled and liabilities paid. Indiana faces a possible governorless period as Williams dies and Gray acts until Porter’s inauguration amid a Senate tie. Miles reports progress on Sioux questions, with Sitting Bull near the boundary and 200 warriors, while 2,000 hostiles at Keogh surrender to start crop plans for next year.
Journalistic critique claims Nevada swung to the Democrats in a late election through extreme money bribery. It accuses Colonel Fair of lavish payments up to fifty seven dollars to sway voters and asserts his social banishment from the Senate as proper punishment.
An advertisement touts Dr Bosanko’s Pile Remedy as a painless cure avoiding caustic or torture. It also promotes Dr Bosanko’s Rheumatic Cure as an honest medicine that fulfills its promises, appealing to readers seeking relief.
On the Sleighing Carnival on Euclid Avenue Cleveland last Friday Mr Cal Morris led the van with his little bag and took the ribbons.
The column commends Mr. Andrew W. Ullom for a new mercantile venture in glass and queensware. It notes his respected background with Bayard & Allom and highlights the store’s planned range of holiday gift items aimed at serving county citizens.
A university professor praised Rockford watches during a Washington visit. He asked where to buy a reliable timepiece and was told to buy a Rockford Watch. Since returning home he purchased one from Rushmer, with Kurtz & Norris as Athens Ohio sole agents.
An exhibition at D. Zenner & Co presents latest novelties in cloaks dolmans and sacques. Garments are offered at remarkably low prices and the note suggests men buy to please their holiday shopping.
Kurtz and Norris announce preparations for the holiday season with plans for gifts, decorations, and community events. Local customers are invited to view selections and participate in seasonal specials at their stores.
Two finely designed sleighs near completion at Mr. Charles Shutt's Carriage Factory attract attention. They are intended for Sheriff Warren and Doctor Gorstene and are praised for grace and beauty with surprisingly low cost.
Mr. John Friday of D. Zenner & Co returns from the East with avalanches of new seasonable goods. The assortment features electri fyingly attractive novelties across all trade lines, selected especially for holiday presents.
Visitors entering the Grand Depot find M. Selig & Co crowded with seasonable fabrics goods millinery and clothing as holidays approach. The store reports tremendous anticipated sales before January with crowds of curious shoppers eager for bargains across multiple departments. Readers in the county are urged to visit and shop at the noted house.
Per bottle so to John P. Dana's Phoenix block for your clothing. Overcoats of all sizes and prices no old stock or shop worn goods. The very latest styles and lowest prices guaranteed.
Citizens of Athens testify to the medicinal qualities of Dr Seth Hart Croup Syrup citing use in families for years and recommending it for croup whooping cough and common colds in children. Endorsers include James D Brown Colonel G W Baker Rev David H Moore J L Kessinger W W Kurtz P M T H Sheldon and others.
An advertisement urges readers to seek a first class winter suit at John P. Dana's located in the Phoenix Block. It emphasizes quality and fit to entice shoppers seeking reliable postern attire this season.
Citizens display strikingly handsome gold watches purchased cheaply at Kurtz and Norris. More of the same kind are available at the shop, with similar bargains for buyers seeking economical jewelry.
A brief fashion notice notes an elegant line of latest style dresses at John P. Dana's in Phenix. The display emphasizes refined silhouettes and current fabrics for the season.
A red steer with a white face, about five years old and crippled in the right hip, is missing from James and George Goodrich near Floodwood since October 26. A $10 reward will be paid for its return.
The Coolville Seminary announces the winter term will begin December 13, 1880 and run for twelve weeks. Tuition is four dollars. Those seeking attendance and more information should address superintendent C. B. Coler Coolville Ohio. November 25, 1880.
The Bozman brothers announce an extra shipment of Mereschaum goods for holiday trade. The stock includes pipes and cigar holders in all the late designs, appealing to gift buyers this season.
D Zenner and Co advertises overcoats for men and boys in various materials and all sizes. The garments are described as stylish, well made, and offered in numbers and varieties to suit any taste at Zenner's store.
The best selected stock of men's and boys hats is available in Athens at John P. Danas in the Phoenix Block.
David Edgar operates a new market adjoining the Phoenix Block offering meats of equal prime quality at cheaper prices. Market open daily during usual business hours.
The new Sherman shop offers fine appearing smooth fitting all wool diagonal and cassimere suits at low prices for quality. Shaffer’s stock of newly received piece goods is ample to suit all tastes. Visit before ordering your holiday suit.
A crowd gathers at Dana's Phenix Block shop for good goods and popular prices on boots and shoes.
John P. Dana offers the latest season novelties in stock with a focus on fresh designs and new arrivals. Customers may preview toys apparel and accessories as part of a broad seasonal display.
D Zenner & Co offers a wide choice of men and boys suits, full outfits or single garments, in any material. The firm urges early buyers to visit and inspect articles and prices before purchasing.
A Genuine Business Room notes that Jacob Shaffer’s merchant tailoring house thrives due to the rare quality and low prices of garments. Reporters hear no dissatisfaction from customers with orders filled there.
The undersigned desires to buy a good saddle horse. no. 39 tr. Charles A Wilson.
A valuable Hocking Farm for sale one mile below Athens with 208 acres including hill land a large brick house a new barn and good orchard. Well watered first class land and a school on the farm. Easy terms offered. Apply for particulars to P M E MAUL Athens Ohio. Jesse Davis Athens Ohio.
The notice urges readers to keep feet dry and warm to avoid illness and promotes Mr. Peter Kern's Fashionable Boot and Shoe Bazaar for durable, comfortable and cheap footwear for all ages. John P. Dana in Phoenix Block also offers goods at unusually low prices and invites public inspection and price learning.
Job notice from E G Rideout & Co at 10 Barclay Street New York inviting agents and canvassers to earn from 25 to 50 dollars weekly by selling mis products. Catalogues and terms available. date August 19, 1iyi.
Two brick houses in Athens offered for sale cheap and on reasonable terms. One is nearly new, known as the Boz man property. For information apply within two weeks from date to J. B. TENAN, ATHENS, O. Nov. 11th 80.
Short notice gathering offered with ice cream of best quality. W. H. Potter mentioned. For Rent a fine dwelling in Athens Ohio available through Charles E. M. Jennings at the MESSENGER office dated October seventh.
Announcement lists lime cement and plaster offered at Athens Gas Works with a liberal discount for builders and dealers and indicates terms are available by mail or at the address provided.
Athens Gasco promotes Dr Isaac Scott’s Celebrated Liver Pills as a safe cure for liver complaints and bilious diseases. The pills operate pleasantly without pain, suitable for delicate females or children, and are sold by all druggists with a promise that a trial will prove their merit. July 29, 1880.
A 1880 advertisement asserts CHRONIC CATARRH can be cured in every case by GORS LENE CATARRH CURE. It claims no objections found in other remedies and reports thousands of inveterate chronic cases cured. Circulars offered by Henry O Blenness Co. Athens Ohio dated July 29 1880.
An 1880 advertisement promises to send a free cure for nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood. It claims the remedy was discovered by a South American missionary and asks readers to mail a self addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T. Inman in New York City with the date May 13 1880.
Jesse B Smith filed October 4 1880 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio for divorce from Ravina F Smith on grounds of adultery with John McDermott and Anthony Butler and for custody of their minor children the petition to be heard at the next term.
Mr Jacob Shaffer offers stylish overcoats and Ulsterettes at his new Merchant tailoring stand opposite the Warren House. Inspect the choice materials and prices. Dana’s in Phoenix Block sells elegant gowns and cloaks from a large stock as gifts for wives.
Notice seeks the address of Charles O Gardner a member of Company B 75th O V from the late war. Respond to GEO C Humphrey Doniphan Hall Nebraska with information on his current location or address.
The Bozman brothers have long produced only high grade cigars with a broad country trade and ready capacity to fill orders from dealers promptly.
The extensive millinery department at D Zenner and Co offers a complete range of feminine headgear. Shoppers are urged to inspect the vast selection and prices, with every conceivable style available for the season.
Holiday shoppers are urged to visit the Family Grocery House of C. R. Sheldon & Son for a broad stock including groceries and a fine display of domestic and toilet articles. The highlight is a superb invoice of newly designed Mantle Vases, promising gifts for the season.
More extraordinary bargains than ever offered in Athens for ladies seasonable dress goods at D Zenner Co. These goods include every desirable dress fabric from popular trade selections and can be bought at materially lower figures than similar qualities offered by other dealers.
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