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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1876
Page
12
A compact local page records travel of Commissioner Welch, social pages, and church notices. It reports crop prices, quail hunting ban, a fatal grain granary accident, jail-building progress, and a diphtheria death. It notes Centennial closures, voter duties, a marriage at Judge Cartwright’s in Pomeroy, and Mr. Gould’s relocation to Chillicothe.
The Ladies of the M E Church held a Thursday event to bolster their mite society treasury and purchase a church bell. The festival drew high praise for entertainment and the ladies’ zeal for church interests. Mr Trout of Peters Trout in Lancaster will show samples at Warren House today and Friday. He is praised as reliable and courteous, with a proven record for satisfying orders.
Mr Will Young, who for nearly a year held a clerkship in the Athens post office, was compelled to resign last week as salary failed to meet personal expenses after wholesale and indiscriminate reductions by the late Confederate Congress.
Our townsman Albert H. Crippen has spent two weeks in northern Bern township. His presence has apparently sharpened his prowess with the rifle, exciting pheasants squirrels rabbits and small deer in the area.
The official report of the Hocking Valley Railroad shows a freight increase of 77,520 tons over the prior year and a rise in gross earnings of $14,785 15.
The weekly Women s Christian Temperance Union prayer meeting is rescheduled to Friday. It will take place at three o clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs Geo Beaton.
Miss Lucy Booth of Columbus, who had been a week long guest of Mrs. Jas. D. Brown, returned home on Tuesday.
Mr. W. D. Bartlett joins his sister Mrs. Ada Van Law and Mrs. Elmer Golden in celebrating the Centennial this week with family and local gatherings.
Mr and Mrs John Slattery of Athena are visiting at the United States Hotel as listed in the Columbus Journal notice.
Rutland Ohio October 10 1876 ep Telegraph expresses gratitude to J L Carpenter of Columbia township and family for a bounteous feast provided during the Republican rally at the School Lot. George Titus Captain notes the Wide-Awakes enjoyed the hospitality and praises Carpenter’s thorough effort.
Obituary notes Rev. Solomon S. Miles died October 6 1876 at his Persifer Township home Knox County Illinois aged eighty two born December 27 1794 in Lower Belpre Ohio educated at Ohio University Athens settled Newark Presbyterian 1821 moved to Knox County 1836 peaceful death. The Ohio State Journal mentions a steam man coal miner at Nelsonville and plans to double track the Hocking Valley with steel rails to transport coal as the region mines expand.
The notice records several diphtheria fatalities since the last issue including children of Bartley Conroy, J W Carr, Ko mer near Hocking Valley depot, and Jos Flowers. It urges Republicans to boost turnout at upcoming county meetings.
The Republicans of Columbia township Meigs county will be addressed at School Lot by Gen Grosvenor on Saturday evening November 4 1876. Citizens from neighboring townships are urged to attend and join in a lively meeting.
Sheriff Davenport of Washington county rode through Athens on Monday guiding four prisoners from the Marietta court session. They were convicted of burglary and horse stealing.
The popular troupe will present a play at City Hall on Wednesday evening October 25. The Sanford Dramatic Company has earned favorable press notices at every appearance.
Xern and Lansley shifted their base to a bigger room on Court Street, taking over Mr Geo Allom's Saddle and Harness stand. They promise boot and shoe goods of No. 1 make at lower prices than elsewhere and will keep employing first-class artisans to ensure better work and neater fits than available in Athens and surrounding districts.
Style, neatness, durability and cheapness define Zenner & Co. overcoats. Shoppers considering a new coat should inspect Zenner’s line before ordering a high priced custom garment.
Kurtz and Norris promote a larger stock of standard American watches in Athens. They showcase gentlemens and ladies watches at all price levels from the lowest to high quality, inviting customers to secure reliable watches at prices well below the ruling rate.
The article notes about twenty five thousand more votes than the prior election and suggests liberal allowances for Tilden supporters imported from Kentucky and the East who allegedly voted early and often in major cities. It frames the increase as possibly overstated by fraudulent repeat voting.
The City Hall hosts an evening show headlined by Prof. Robertus the prince of magicians with feats of magic and legerdemain. Madagascar Family, brought to the U S in 1860 by P T Barnum, will also perform. Admission 15 cents for adults 10 cents for children. Details in small bills and Kurtz Norris Book and Jewelry Store.
Extra fine and large white blankets now in at Seligs the One Price Store Athens. Prices range from five to ten dollars per yard and are described as the finest goods of their kind ever brought to the city.
Kurtz and Norris advertise a stationery sale offering goods at or near cost. The notice emphasizes low prices and continued stock, inviting customers to visit the store for bargains on paper, ink, and related supplies.
Regrets over neglect to buy carpets are moot as Zenner's Fall and Winter invoices showcase English Brussels three ply extra superfine Ingrains and all Wool Ingrains with stair carpets Oil Cloths Druggers and more at summer prices. Also noted is Thos Walsh becoming proprietor of the Temple of Fashion in Athens with J P Miller, a veteran city cutter, handling the business and a large stock of furnishing goods to arrive shortly. An immense stock of School Books at Kurta Norris.
Dennan and Harper promote a full line of drugs with Dr Dennan a seasoned prescriptionist ideal for filling physician and domestic orders. M Selig and Co. advertise Boots and Shoes at one price. Zen ner and Co. tout foreign and domestic shawls and a wide range of silks and dress goods with low prices. Early selections urged, plus new flannel, letter paper and more at various Athens outlets.
The Atwood Institute of Albany in Athens County Ohio is described as thriving this session with practical courses and strong teaching certificate results. It emphasizes its focus as a teachers school, low incidental costs, and flexible admission. Prospective students are urged to contact Professor J. P. Wood or Rev. Powell in Albany.
Geo. P. Jarvis has inaugurated a revolution in the boot and shoe trade with a new England establishment in Athens county. The move signals modernizing methods and a fresh selection for local customers.
Advertisements announce discounts at D Zenner and Co and Geo P Jarvis New England Boot and Shoe Store. Savings of 15 to 25 percent cited on boots shoes and dress goods with prices listed for winter boots 1.75 to 3.50 and leather footwear for men women and children. Also promotion for shop furniture labeled glass labeled scales offered by Donnan Harper Co.
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