Zenith & Co Promotes Wide Stock for Inspection
NEVER During our business experi ence have we asked with more confidence an inspection of the Goods men displayed throughout our entire establishment. The departments are replete with all the new choice seasonable Goods and the values cannot be equalled in this or any other town. We invite inspection of our Millinery Velvets Silks and fabrics and our Cloaks Hosiery Underwear Cloakings Flats and domestic Cottons. Our Clothing for Men Boys and Children is custom made and offered at unusually low prices. ZENNER & CO.
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Zenner & CO
Thanksgiving notices and cold weather in the region
Frosty Thursday morn ushers in propitious weather for Thanksgiving observances. In Buchtel a saloon auction ends with a victim’s nose bitten off. Banquets, unions, and services set for Thanksgiving in nearby towns, while miners report a strong season at Buchtel. Telephonic link between Warren House, Athens Asylum, and depot noted. Ohio Central Railroad sues delinquents in Lee and Alexander townships. University baseball club to attend Springfield state convention on the 12th. An elderly Troy township resident rides a train for the first time. New local insurance firm Jennings and Welch gains ground with top companies. A York township election names J J Lane as justice. Miss Katie Gaynor praised for teaching in county schools. A Marshfield Teachers Institute is planned for Dec 1 with Evana of Ohio University lecturing.
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Union
Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville
M. i
Buchtel
Warren House
Athens
Ohio Central Railroad Company
Lee
Alexander Townships
University
Springfield
Troy Township
Athens youth Shotts jailed then escapes to Illinois
John Ware Shotts, a former Athens resident with a prior grand larceny conviction, was arrested in Illinois by Nelsonville Marshal Beattie on a horse stealing charge and brought back for preliminary hearings. He escaped from confinement last Friday night and had not been recaptured by Wednesday. Local readers recall his prior sentence to the Penitentiary for robbing Mrs. R. Wilson’s residence and furnishing a domestic establishment for himself and his bride.
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Athens
John Ware Shotts
Ilinois
Marshal Beattie
Nelsonville
Calaboose
Loecal
R. Wilson
Teachers Institute to be held at Marshield county
The Teachers Institute to be held at Marshield, this county, on Saturday of this week, Dec. 1st, promises to be largely attended and those who have the management of It are well qualified to make it interesting and instructive. The artistic painting and papering by Mr. F. F. Keller in the Warren House interior will further enhance his local reputation as a proficient in his profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s Chapel
Athens
Christopher Watkins
Marshield
F. FE. Keller
Warren House
Arthur Falloon
Ohio River R. R. Engineer Corps
Washington
Dan A. Grosvenor
Treasury Department
Lawrence
Department
Dan
Barker
Lawrence Dan
Folger
Jan
Dan Chosvenor
Athens Asylum Trustees Submit Tenth Annual Report
Trustees and officers of the Athens Asylum for the Insane submitted their tenth annual report to Governor Foster. The document lists appropriations for the coming year totaling 124 100 and details admissions, patient demographics, recoveries, deaths, and daily averages. It notes spring locks removed in five wards, allowing restricted freedom for 146 patients with 19 escape attempts, and records overall care numbers since opening.
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Athens Asylum
Foster
Richardson
Luz
Notable visit of Judge John Welch to Athens kin
From New Holland News we learn Judge John Welch of Athens Ohio and wife visit grandchildren Dr and Mrs Carpenter. Welch, eighty, famed jurist and former Ohio Supreme Court member and two term congressman, heir to Ohio University trusteeship, known for law and science knowledge. Mrs Welch is Emerson’s niece.
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New Holland
John” Welch
Athens
Ohio
Carpenter
Welch
Supreme Bench
Congress
Attendance at Presbyterian Sabbath School Surges in Hastings
Mr Will Hastings secretary reports Sunday attendance this week was larger than at any date in three years. He notes growing interest from both teachers and scholars throughout the current year, marking a notable rise in engagement.
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Will. Hastings
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Doll Show and Ironholders Sale by Presbyterian S.8S
The infant class invites friends to a Doll Show and Ironholders sale at the W C T A room City Hall one door north of the Post office Monday evening December 3. Admission 10 cents, Doll Show free, Ironholders cheap. Proceeds go to the Athens Reading Room.
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Athens
Death of Charles R Blake Reverberates in Athens Stage Circles
Public dispatches announce the death of Charles R Blake a beloved and talented member of the Adele Payne dramatic company who graced Athens stages in recent years his passing brings sadness to many local playgoers and citizens.
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Charles R. Blake
Adele Payne Dramatic Company
Athens
Jail break attempt at Hastile defeated in preliminaries
An attempt by boarders at Hastile county jail was defeated in its early Tuesday preliminaries. The incident suggests inmates won t find an hour early enough to successfully breach Sheriff Tim.
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Our County
Hastile
Tim
Thanksgiving Dinner Invitation at Walnut Street House
A printed invitation and menu from Walnut Street House in Cincinnati announces a sumptuously prepared Thanksgiving dinner to be served to guests today. The notice highlights the event as popular and well conducted, inviting attendees to partake in the meal.
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Walnut Street House
Cincinnati
Wednesday Prayer Meeting At Presbyterian Church
One of the most entertaining and instructive free occasions for readers of all ages is the Wednesday evening prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church. Reverend Mr. Montfort's talks are impressive and edifying.
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Presbyterian Church
Mr. Montfort
Athens News Briefs Covers Visitors and Local Notes
Local items from Athens report Hon C L Kurta in town at the Neil and multiple social visits by Mrs Lewis of Zanesville Mrs Stewart in Columbus and various Athens residents including Miss Brashears Miss Reed and Miss Hastings. It notes arrivals relocations and a sermon plan plus mining and temperance union events.
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C. L. Kurta
Athens
Neil
Lewis
Zanesville
H. C. Crippen
Earl Clifford
Nelsonville
R. H. Stewart
Columbus
Lulu Brashears
Athens Herald
Mary Reed
Guy Brown
Kansas
Injured band member at new match factory incident
Manager Simlick reports a band member was seriously hurt last Tuesday when caught in machinery installed at the newly established match factory. Clay McLean plans to move his business into his former room beside the Bank of Athens after major renovations. Holiday excursion rates on the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo road still apply through January 1.
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A. Ottinger
Athens
Nettie Axtell
New York City
K. K. Golden
Kansas
Simlick
Clay McLean
Bank of Athens
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo Road
Frost area notes church social and school progress
The Frost community reports a successful church social at Mr Warren Patten's. Alva Rowell returns home for a brief vacation from bridge work on the C W and B road. Herman Tiest and Jennie Frost wed on the 17th, with P T Bush J P officiating. they depart for Nebraska. Nancy Linton teaches the Frost school this winter. Life Society reorganizes with Dr P T Bush as president and other officers. The society meets Fridays. W H Hines completes a new schoolhouse in subject No 1 at a low bid.
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Warren Patten
Alva Rowell
C. W
W. W. Rowell
Herman Tiest
Nebraska
Jennie
Elam Frost
P. T. Bush
J. P
Nancy Linton
Frost
G. W. Flynn
W. H. Hines
Hines
Election riots and political notes stir Southern observers
A column comments on election violence, asking why white volunteers do not face harm and referencing the Grays. It cites Cirey's influence in Southern politics and questions racial dynamics at the ballot box. Also includes a Veterans posting about a December 1883 meeting to elect officers and delegates.
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Cirey
Attractive Holliday Display at Henderson's Drug Store
The large varied display of goods for the holidays is shown at Mr. C. B Henderson's Drug Store drawing universal reader attention to seasonal offerings and festive merchandise for shoppers.
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C. B Henderson
KE BR. Lash's Holiday Selection At Athens Store
Among the most gratifying selections in holiday goods that can be made in Athens is at KE, BR. Lash's widely famed drug store.
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Athens
BR. Lash
Weather sparks coat sales dip at Zenner & Co
Mr John Friday notes unseasonable weather this week and records at the popular house of D Zenner and Company show coats selling below recent figures. The remark hints at cooler days despite the trend.
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John Friday
D. Zenner & Co
Kurts and Minears Jewelers Exhibit Holiday Goods
A grand aggregation of jewelry and related articles captivates shoppers at Kurts and Minears. Every buyer should visit first to view the attractive assortment on display this holiday season.
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Kurts & Minears
Holiday excursion excursion rail fare sale notice
The C H V T Railway announces holiday round trip tickets at excursion rates on Saturdays Mondays and Tuesdays December 22 24 25 20 and 81st 18835 and January 1 1884 for travel to any station on their line. Tickets are good for return until January 2 inclusive.
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C. H. V. & T. Railway
Dr Whitesell German Cough Syrup Ad
Claiming daily cures for coughs consumption and lung diseases the notice touts the syrup as speedy relief and a never failing remedy. It lists sellers C B Henderson druggist and John D Park Sons as agents and includes a quoted demo line.
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Whitesell
C. B. Henderson
John D. Park & Sons
Demos
Notice to Debtors of Van Vorhes and Bartlett
All persons indebted to the late firm of Van Vorhes and Bartlett are requested to call at the hardware store of W. D. Bartlett and settle their accounts, otherwise all claims due the old firm will be collected by law. Those indebted can save costs by calling at once.
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van Vorhes & Bartlett
W. D. Bartlett
Fairly Forced Fame in Boots and Shoes Trade
Mr Peter Kern and son regularly fulfill orders from distant points while the Boot and Shoe Bazar earns a national reputation for superior workmanship. Call at D Zenner Co for best ready made clothing at lowest prices.
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Peter Kern and Son
D. Zenner & Co
Condolence from Columbus G A R Post for Comrade Pilcher
At the Columbus Golden Post Grand Army of the Republic meeting in Ath ens Ohio on November 17 1883 the committee expressed sympathy for the bereaved widow and children of Thomas M. D. Pilcher praising him as a brave faithful and honorable comrade and urging consolation through a good life and duty well done The report notes the Post will deliver copies of the resolution to Pilcher's family and members of the Post and publish it for the community.
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Columbus
Golden Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Athens
Ohio
Thomas M. D. Pilcher
Seeony
A. Meuren
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Ohio University
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Rome Township
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Tablertown
Lew
H. M. Crippen
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J. W. Wyatt
Stewart
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Mountsville
Morgan County
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Utah
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Ring
Jennie Calef
Athens City Hall
Fayette County
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Chas. Duan
Messenger
C. E. M. Jennings
Franklin County
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Ambrose Davis
Matthews
John Matthews
J. B. Allen
Grace Stewart
H. Stewart
Woodbury
N. J
Erny Pickering
Lou, Altop
Logan
Charles Logan
Messenger Office
Jas. Chesnut
Jackson County
Joe. Dana
Middleport
Gallipolis
Chas. Graham
Dorr’s
W. 8. Barton
Hocking County
Barton
John Ackley
Miss Ida
Col
James Jennings
Pennsylvania
Mr. Hutsinpiller
D. F. White
D. L. Johnson
M. FE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
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Justice Iid
Rose
The
Mees
Nelsonville Coal Field
Morrison
Charles
Herbert O. Crippen
Orange County
Florida
Adah Hastings
W. J. Barrows
Wyatt I. Cook
Beebe
Con. Golder
G. AR
Attic
R. A. Constanie
P.C
Holliday
HW. V. & T. Railway
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