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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1882
Page
5
The advertisement lists low prices on White Shirts blankets bed coverings overcoats jeans and other goods. It also notes other sales and forthcoming items including a transit of Venus discussion and local events.
The obituary recalls the business life of a Boston druggist who passed away several days ago. He ran his shop in the same stand for fifty two consecutive years, paralleling the career of the late Mr John Perkins of Athens who likewise operated the drug business in the same room here for a similar period.
Mrs. Sarah E. Hine, a former Albany resident and sister of Chas. B. Morse, died at her husband’s home in Fairchild Wisconsin last Thursday. Her remains were brought to town and interred in the Cumberland Presbyterian cemetery near Hibbardsville.
Company officers should establish depot buildings at Hib bardsville Albany and other points where public convenience and business demand facilities without awaiting citizen liberality.
The article reflects on the meaning of Thanksgiving as giving aid to the less fortunate. It asserts that helping those in need brings greater satisfaction than any culinary enhancement to the holiday meal. It emphasizes that many communities include individuals with unique experiences connected to the day.
The Lotus, a 40 member social club, plans a winter series of dances. The initial event under Lotus auspices will be held at Warren tomorrow, Friday evening.
A Saturday morning roof fire at Mrs. J. R. Cable’s suburban residence started from the chimney. Local citizens rushed to aid but the blaze was subdued before many could reach the scene.
Col Van Vorhes regains the use of his throat allowing liquid nourishment. Doctors and friends view the change as encouraging and promising his eventual recovery.
The article notes a pale attempt at snow on Sunday, followed by a dreary day and a night without street lamps. Rev Huisenpiller drew a small church crowd, while Prof Carl Davis supervised a geology class at the MESSENGER office yard, testing ideas about Earth's age among skeptics.
At a Wednesday night meeting last week Athens Commandery Knights Templar elected officers for the coming year Eminent Commander J M Goodspeed Generalissimo E R Lash Captain General H B Stewart Prelate J P Dana Senior Warden J L Pickering Junior Warden Dean Stinkey Treasurer A J Frame Recorder C McLean Standard Bearer C W Harris Sword Bearer W P Shepard Warder Peter Kern Guard Joel Moe
Police actions in Logan have driven many Sommes du pave away, an effort that appears to reduce this undesirable resident class and explains a recent uptick in Athens population.
Long predicted harsh winter forecasts fade as rising temperatures this week draw disappointed forecasters to the front. Analysts who staked credibility on a prolonged cold spell adjust views as mild conditions persist.
Last Thursday night James Grim of this place traveled from Albany to Athens with two commercial travelers when riders fired from roadside ambush near the bridge beyond Hebbardsville. A mule and two saddled mules were in the road ahead as the carriage lurched forward and escaped without injuries. Bright of a Columbus millinery house reported feeling a close bulletlike sensation. The incident follows a recent attempted assassination of Rev. R. C. Harper nearby, prompting citizen vigilance to uncover the culprits.
The members of the Ohio Central railroad construction company are busily engaged in closing up the accounts of the sub-contractors and employees. The high character of the men composing the company is a sufficient guarantee that all claims will be satisfactorily adjusted and paid.
At a November 25 special meeting Columbus G. A. R. voted to attend the December 7 reception and banquet by Middleport Post G. A. R. for Department Commander Chas. T. Clark and staff. a committee was named to arrange for reduced railroad rates. relief aid was offered to disabled comrades. evening meetings start at 7 pm. Athens Post will meet December 6 at 7 pm to elect officers.
Chas H. Winger, lessee of City Hall, reports seventy dollars subscribed toward a one hundred dollar fund to bring Gath the world renowned correspondent to the lecture platform. He asserts Gath will be a drawing card and urges raising the remaining amount promptly.
The weather has remained wintry since Tuesday morning with continued snowfall through Wednesday. Snow largely melted as it fell, leaving only a few inches on the ground.
Rh A Frame and Ida M Parish were wed at Coolville last week in the Messenger notice. The couple's future is wished a happy frame of mind as their parish claims acknowledge the union and their parlor fills with family portraits.
The Wed at the bride’s father home on November 9 by Rev A Towner united Shelby Pickering and Lillie Thrapp both of Ulysses Nebraska. The groom is Levi Pickering’s son and the couple receive warm notes from local readers praising their step into married life.
The cotillion party at City Hall Wednesday evening hosted by the Second Regiment Band drew a large attendance. Participants described it as one of the season’s most enjoyable occasions.
The fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Knowlton in Marshfield drew a large crowd as they returned to a warm welcome and a grand dinner. Gifts from many donors included a bread dish, glass tumblers, fruit and jelly dishes, spoons holders, and various keepsakes. A divine blessing was offered and the day was deemed memorable by all attendees.
The Baltimore market opened active then dull as cattle quality defined prices. Best steers sold near 5.65 per 100 pounds, first quality 2 550, medium 3 75 to 4 00, and ordinary 2 50 to 3 25, with receipts of 3,082 head. Swine saw steady to good demand at 8.00 to 9.50 per 100 pounds, while sheep and lambs brought 3.50 per 100 pounds for sheep and 4 5j e per pound for lambs with 2,435 head received.
Citizens call for city action at City Hall on Friday evening December 1 at seven to persuade the Ohio Central Railroad to extend service into Athens. They warn the depot may instead be set up at the M and C junction beyond Herrold's if no steps are taken.
Price list offers lye hominy available from Mrs. Love Miller on College Street at 8 cents per quart.
Arrived Love Carpenter at the residence of Carpenter by An Tucker J P, Ton Love to Miss Charlotte Carpenter of Canaan township.
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