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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1883
Page
12
The Fall stock of K genner & Co. is now ready for inspection. As longtime leaders in Athens county, they offer special bargains across all lines on goods and clothing for the public to obtain the best value for the least money.
D Zenner & Co offers new fall hats bonnets ribbons and trims in a wide stock. White and colored blankets blankets from 50 cents to 1000 and finest blankets available. Also flannels and jeans at low prices and a grand array of goods for the season.
Men's suits and extra large sizes available with a wide stock including overcoats in every size and material. The assortment aims to fit any customer with diverse styles for men boys and children.
It is beyond dispute that we have the largest and best sorted stock of Dress Goods ever brought to Athens county. In the sale of these goods we fear no rivalry. The ladies should see our Black and Colored Silks Silk Velvet and Velveteens Black and Colored Cashmeres. All the latest and most desirable shades. Our low prices will astonish you.
Athens voters cast eight hundred eighty nine ballots in a serene election amid warm, sunny weather. The piece notes split tickets, post office stamp sales, and judicial marriage licenses while highlighting Judge J P Bradbury’s recent marriage and local dignitaries.
A long letter critiques shifting from Athens to Columbus exposing social advantages and regret, noting doors remain open for return to Athens. It also recalls a Sunday night shooting by Newton Lax injuring John Strickland, attributed to excess beer, and reports on local events from October including Willie Richardson’s sixth birthday and a Columbus election dispatch.
The elegant ceremony led by Rev. I. D. Hutinpiller united Miss Hiattie M. Lewis and her groom in a ritual service. Guests feasted at a grand marriage supper and presented the couple with numerous fine gifts. The newlyweds planned a honeymoon by the lake region after departing Athens by the Hocking Valley train. Athens City Hall auditorium frescoing and a Wool-growers meeting in Athens were noted, along with Major Townsend predicting a Republican victory by 1200 in the county.
Columies resident De.lerrece Mark and Athens visitors Mere Metamald and Walker mingle with locals in a flurry of calls. Mrs. Lottie Crow and family revisit Lagan home. Dr. Chas Hill completes study in Cincinnati. Col. Grosvenor, Townsend and others conduct campaigns and return greetings as Athens hosts a steady stream of guests and travellers from Marietta, Columbus, Cincinnati, and beyond.
A large company gathered at Mr and Mrs Andrew W Allom s residence on College street Tuesday evening to witness the marriage of Rev A H Gunnett and Miss Emma Bean. The ceremony was conducted by Rev S D Hutsinpiller, with Chas H Winger as groomsman and Miss Bohl as bridesmaid. The couple left for Windsor Illinois to begin their life together. a substantial wedding supper and numerous gifts followed. Separately, unclaimed dishes from the 75th O W L reunion remain at Capt J H Walker s undertaking establishment. Mrs James Saulters, longtime sufferer from pulmonary disease, died at her husband s residence. funeral at Clarke s Chapel.
The county fair drew crowds and gate receipts were slightly under prior year by about a thousand dollars. Notable improvements appeared in stock, horses, cattle, and especially sheep exhibits. Art and domestic displays impressed, with fine needlework by asylum patients and high craftsmanship in carriages. Election news limited detailed fair coverage this week.
Mr Don Carlos Cable of Nelsonville wed Miss Jennie Baird at the Clayton residence in Athens on Wednesday at 5 PM. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Hawk and Reverend Montfort with attendants Charles McGrath and Mary Carmine. The couple plan a bridal tour and then reside in Nelsonville. friends wish them long happiness.
The report lists multiple county fair attendees charged with drunkenness and related offenses. Isaac Brown of Lodi faced $15.40 after attempting to plead for Second Amendment voting. Fora Smith of Ames fined $15.10 for drunk driving. William Watts of Rome $18.40 for boisterous drinking. Chas Brown found drunk after horse accident, $13.40. Jamies Duncan $5.40. Harry Wilson $5.40. Alden Buck $6.40. Peter Kiser $7.40. others paid $5.40 each. Lorenzo Fulton $8.40 for debauch. Jacob Glenn Pleasant Mathews Flick Flowers each $15.40 in default. Frank Cochran fined $18.40 for late-night yells, remanded to hotel de Warden. James McLaughlin $7.40 for drunkenness.
A card from New England thanks many donors for 25.05 dollars raised to buy a san overcoat. Names list include Patterson Perry Tedrow Cope land Wood Van dyke Copeland Norris, Patterson, Copeland, and many others. Also notes teachers meeting at Trimble with Prof Coler to speak. Local coffee promotion at Frank Stedman’s stand and funeral of Charles Wiley.
Launders and Morris marry October 2 at the bride’s mother’s residence in Orang e county with Rev B F McElfresh officiating. Peters and Coats wed October 3 in Nelsonville Ohio at the Owens home with Rev F B White presiding. bride Miss Coats is from Chauncey.
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