Golden Wedding of Athens County Residents Celebrated
The Walker family marked 49 years of marriage with a large gathering at their Washington Street home. Archibald Walker, active in town progress, and Lucy Ames Walker, joined in 1825 in Amesville. The event highlighted long service to Athens and local improvements, with children and grandchildren present and flowers and keepsakes exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R B. Walker
Charles M. Walker
Indianapolis Journal
Frank O. Ballard
Princeton Theological Seminary
Ette Ballard
Wooster University
Julia Bartlett
Judge Welch
Probate
Athens County
Archibald B. Walker
Lucy W. Ames
Amesville
Jacob Lindley
Walker
Elmer Rowell Recovering After Buggy Accident
The Messenger notes Elmer Rowell Eng of Rome township was thrown from his buggy and sustained serious injuries. he remains unable to leave his home and is expected to stay for some time. The message also recalls his strong writings in defense of the Republican party Free Schools and Honest Money. Rev J M Nourse delivered his first anniversary sermon as pastor at the Presbyterian Church to a large audience and is praised as one of his ablest efforts.
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Columbus and
Hocking Valley
Cleveland
Canada
Longstreth Coal Works
Nelsonville
Henry Bowen
Warren’s Station
Marietta
Portsmouth
Watkins
Elmer Rowell
Rome Township
the Messenger
Republican Party
J. M. Nourse
Presbyterian Church
John J. Geghan
Ohio
Democratic State Executive Committee
Thompson
Athens Journal
Columbian
Geghan Party
John G. Thompson
Catholic Columbian
Athens County
C. H. Grosvenor
Public letters and Republican meeting in Athens County
The Athens Journal letters defend H L Baker and W W McVay against contested remarks about farmers. A Nelsonville Republican meeting led by Noyes and Grosvenor drew about three thousand supporters with bands and fireworks. Remarks criticize Cary and note progress on the South Bridge construction and local medical students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
Noyes and Grosvenor
Maj. C. C. Jones
Ma. Jones
Cary
Noyes
Grosvenor
Ohio
York Township
Athens County
Mammoth Zenner Co. Store Draws Large Athens Trade
A visitor notes the Dry Goods and Clothing establishment of D. Zenner & Co. in Athens saw an unprecedented rush of customers and record sales across all departments. Ready made clothing and ladies wear dominate, with prices advertised as lower than competitors. The piece also mentions a forthcoming dancing instructor planned to form a juvenile class in Athens.
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D. Zenner & Co
Athens
Zenners
Zenner & Co
Addison
Spectator
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Drs. Johnson
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Welch
Wm. P
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Ed. Black and Son
Steubenville
Dennison
John Pope
Warren House
Linnie Drown
B. A. Marsh
Mas
Chas. Townsend
Big Run
H. H. Gitteau
Minton
T. A. Beaton & Co
Samuel Pickering
Fayetteville
Tenn
L. M. Jewett
W. H. McMonigal
Baker
Col. van Vorhes
Jerseyville
Albany
van Vorhes
J. K Mower
Springfield
Rice
Lash
Carpenter
Mas. Chas. Townsend
Troy Township
Coolville
Lee Township
Gen. Grosvenor
Minear
Alexander
General Grosvenor
Brooks’ School House
O. J. Nave
W. T. Harvey
M. E. Church
Ed. Kilgore
Logan
H. V
Straitaville
Boudinot
Park Carpenter
Athens, O
H. L. Baker
W. W. McVay
Eber C. de Steigner
Chas, Kessinger
Bell Pickering
J. M. Dickson
Cincinnati
Mammoth Establishment
Bates—Shepard
Memonville
M. A. Harvey
B. Thompson
J. W. Bates
Laura J. Shepard
Mr. Moria
Nancy Chase
Musbandry
Pleasanton Grange
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