Athens county court term opens and local notices
The Athens county November term of court begins Tuesday with church services by Rev Rambe and Rev March. The issue notes a survey party on the Ohio Central railroad and local property changes. It reports weather, a warehouse fire, praise for county officials, subscription appeal, a court house janitor’s wife death, and warnings against imitation butter. The MESSENGER highlights local news, ads, and tax appraisals with full county election returns forthcoming.
Local News Briefs From Pleasanton And County Courts
Mrs Isaiah Bean suffers severe burns after fat spilled into boiling lye during sap making near Pleasanton. Her eyes protected by glasses likely saved her sight. The article also notes coin defacement penalties and a comic spittoon misunderstanding in town. Justice Constable's court heard a case against Lew Richards’s thirteen year old son for attempted criminal outrage. the juvenile was discharged after presenting an alibi.
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Isaiah Bean
Pleasanton
Alexander Township
Emma Bean
Athens
John
Lew Richards
World famed singer Philip Phillips to perform in Athens
Announcement states on Wednesday evening, the 26th inst, the world famous vocalist Philip Phillips will sing in Athens for the benefit of the M E Church. He is assisted by his son whose voice imitates his father’s. Proceeds fund repairs to the church structure recently completed.
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Philip Phillips
Athens
Unseasonal Heat Boosts Early Bloom for Fruit Trees
The article notes an abnormal season with mid summer temperatures last week causing fruit trees to burst into bud and blossom, many appearing as if mid May. It questions whether this prolonged peculiarity could have allowed second crops of early maturing vegetables by this date.
Fall Crops Benefit From Rain and Mild Weather
The recent heavy rains and mild temperatures improved the outlook for fall vegetables including potatoes cabbage and turnips. Mrs. Albert H Crippen extended her visit with her parents and will join Captain Crippen and family as they move to Orange County to manage a hotel and resort for tourists and health seekers next month.
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Albert H. Crippen
Florida
Captain Crippen
W. H. McMonigal
Orange County
Buckeye State redistricting eyed for big Republican delegation
Chas L Kurtz plans to influence Ohio congressional apportionment using his official role and the recent Republican election result. He expects a strong Republican showing in the new district map reflecting last week’s vote.
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Hon
Chas
Kurtz
Buckeye
Local G A R Post Expands By Seven New Members
The Grand Army of the Republic post reports seven new initiates at Saturday’s regular meeting. Members show lively interest in the group's welfare and expect its permanent prosperity to be assured.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Moves Matheney Dies At Salina After Prolonged Life
Moves Matheney died Friday afternoon about two miles southwest of Salina after a brief illness of the stomach and bowels. He was 79, born July 13 1825 in Hampshire County Virginia and moved to the Salina area in 1814. He married Rebecca Taylor October 5 1825 and was a longtime M E Church and Masonic member. Funeral service was held at Salem Church with Rev R C Harper delivering the sermon from Proverbs 16 31.
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Moves Matheney
Athens County
Salina
Hampshire County
Virginia
Rebecca Taylor
Matheney
M. E. Church
Salem Church
Masonic Fraternity
R. C. Harper
Jerseyville
Ohio
Hanson Evans
Sussex County
Delaware
Elizabeth Dickerson
Hi Henrys Premium Minstrels Astound Athens Hall Crowd
Athens City Hall hosted Hi Henrys Premium Minstrels on Thursday evening drawing a densely packed audience. The performance thrilled spectators with humor and variety, leaving the hall crowded at the close. The paper thanks Mr. D. T. Wingfield, the minstrels press agent, for favorable courtesies.
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Athens
Hi Henry
D. T. Wingfield
Minstrels
Grand and Petit Jurors Named for Incoming Term
Grand and Petit Jury lists released for the upcoming court term include Thomas Bailis and 14 others for Grand Jurors from various townships and towns, plus Parker Riggs and 11 more for Petit Jurors across Athens York Rome Carthage and nearby areas.
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Thomas Bailis
Lee Township
John Johnson
Ames
Cyrus Moore
Lodi
Parker Carpenter
Athens
Jacob Lash
Waldo P. Beebe
Rome
Hiram Mingus
Canaan
Wm. Smith
W. D. Bartlett
Josiah Wilson
York
Alex. Hart
Trim
PETIT
Parker Riggs
Athens Township
John H. Beckler
J. C. Stedman
Wm. Clendennan
Lee
Ansley Cornell
W. O. Stout
Carthage
S. V. Coe
Alexander
Clement Hooper
J. H. Glazier
Wm. Hawk
James R. Finley
Josiah Robinett
Waterloo
New Dayton and Hocking Valley Railroad Aimed at Athens
Prominent capitalists push the Dayton and Hocking Valley railroad with promise of early realization. The line will terminate at Athens connecting with the M. and C. Road and through the Baltimore and Ohio to the east. From Dayton the route will pass Fairfield Byron Yellow Springs Circleville and Athens.
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Athens
Dayton
Disbanding of Ohio National Guard Second Regiment
The Adjutant General ordered the Second Regiment Ohio National Guard disbanded. Col. L. P. Harper, its commandant, and the Athens color company are honorably discharged. Harper resigns, effective after arms and property are returned to the state.
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Ohio National Guard
Col
L. P. Harper
Athens
Wheat market reports show strong quality and price declines
The week saw a ten cent per bushel drop in wheat. New corn sells at 55 to 60 cents. Farmers report excellent crops on bottom lands. Major grain centers confirm the wheat crop is in splendid marketable condition with no inferior grain in this year.
Local society notes from Athens and surrounding towns
A roundup of visits and social events includes Mrs Lizzie Richie in Jaynesville Iowa Mrs J W Harris in Chillicothe visiting Athens relatives Mr John McDougal of Ohio Medical College Cincinnati home for a brief visit Mr E B Jewett of Columbus in Athens visiting family Miss Laura Dorr and Emma Sears Athens attended Fairfield County fair Mr J T Masterson Canaan called at the Messenger office M F Parrish attending Cincinnati Law School senior class Miss Tillie Britton Franklin County returned home Dr G A Dille left Athens for Chicago and Northwest for two weeks Mrs Frank Edwards and children Illinois left after visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Edwards Henry Graff Jr and wife Parkersburgh guests at Cornell House Col Dan A Grosvenor Treasury Dept vacationing with old friends in Athens marriage of Harry A Crippen Athens to Miss Lute Kessinger attendants listed and Rev J M Nourse presiding Newlyweds left by midnight train for Cincinnati
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Lizzie Richie
Jaynesville
Iowa
J. W. Harris
Chillicothe
Athens
John McDougal
Ohio Medical College
Cincinnati
E. B. Jewett
Columbus
Tillie Britton
Franklin County
C. E. M. Jennings
G. A. Dille
Chicago
Northwest
Frank Edwards
Illinois
Wm. Edwards
Henry Graff, Jr
Parkersburgh
Cornell House
Chas. B. Henderson
Graff
Harry A. Crippen
Lute
J. L. Kessinger
Lizzie Gould
Jennie Jewett
May Walker
Zanesville
Nellie Work
Logan
C. A. Kessinger
W. L. Kessinger
Ed. J. Kessinger
J. L. Pickering
J. M. Nourse
First coal fire in Columbus linked to Nelsonville discovery
The account recalls George W. Gill's 1827 trip from Columbus to Nelsonville where coal from the Hocking Valley was first used in Columbus. Landlord James Knight showed coal from the river bed, two cents a bushel, fueling wagons bound for Athens and prompting Ohio Stage Company patronage for blacksmithing until the canal opening.
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George W. Gill
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Athens
Nelsonville
Pittsburg
Ohio
James Q. Knight
Hocking
Gill
White
Ohio Stage Company
Neil, Moore & Co
Sunday School Convention Programme in Athens County
The Athens County Sunday School Union Convention will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Athens on November 15 and 16. The program lists evening and morning sessions with speakers including Rev. D. D. Hutsinpiller, Mr. D. L. Sleeper, Rev. A. Striemer, Miss J. M. Sloan, Mr. A. B. Tidd, Rev. J. R. Allen, Prof. T. J. Fernon, and Mr. L. C. Zutler. Hymns, lesson study, and a question box are included with free entertainment for attendees.
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Wm. G. March
Marysville
Ohio
Athens Presbyterian Church
Asylum Grounds
Athens County
Presbyterian Church of
Athens
D. L. Sleeper
A. Striemer
J. M. Sloan
A. 8. Tidd
J. R. Allen
T. J. Fernson
L. C. Zutler
Philip Phillips to Perform Solo at Athens Church
Philip Phillips, renowned singer with global tours, will present an evening of music at the Athens M. E. Church on Wednesday evening October 18 1581. The program starts at p m with ushers guiding the audience to seats.
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Philip Phillips
Athens M. FE
Omitted gifts listed for Cable-Goldden wedding
The published presents list omitted items including a silver card receiver in a swan pattern with gold lining for Mrs C A Cable, a plush shopping bag with matching ket-book for Miss Helen Townsend, a silver and glass vase for Mrs Henry H Kibourn, a silver and crackle glass perfumery stand for Mrs J B Butin, and a silver and crackle glass vase for Granville C Brown.
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C. A. Cable
Helen Townsend
Henry H. Kibourn
J. B. Butin
Granville C. Brown
Genuine WALKER Boot advertised at The Grand Depot
An advertisement notes large factories recycle leather into Leather Shoddy used for counters inner soles shanks heels and half soles. It warns buyers to choose the WALKER Boot made from whole stock and guaranteed by the manufacturer, sold only at The Grand Depot.
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Grand Depot
Bozeman’s Vermifuge Promoted for Worms in Children
An old advertisement touts Bozeman’s Sweet Vermifuge as a pleasant remedy for children's intestinal worms. It claims easy dosing for all diseases and asserts children will willingly take it.
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Bozeman
Walker Boots and Shoes For Sale At The Grand Depot
A short sales Note promoting Walker boots and shoes as durable footwear. It urges buyers to choose genuine Walker products to avoid leather rating issues and claims availability only at The Grand Depot.
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Grand Depot
D Zenner and Co Announces Largest Jeans and Flannel Stock
D Zenner and Co offer the largest stock and greatest variety of jeans and flannels ever owned in Athens county. All items are marked down to the lowest prices. Customers who want to save money should examine this stock before buying.
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D. Zenner & Co
Athens County
Local Artist F P Graham Exhibits Noted Photographic Works
Exhibits by F P Graham at his rooms in the Phoenix Block receive wide praise from visitors. Readers seeking photographic work are urged to call and expect the best in the art.
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F. P. Graham
Phoenix Block
Lan caster Temple of Fashion Man to Visit Athens
Mr. Trout of the Lan caster Temple of Fashion will be in Athens today and tomorrow with a full line of seasonable samples for men s autumn and inter garments. His headquarters are at the Warren House.
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Trout
Lancaster Temple of Fashion
Athens
The
Warren House
Boots and Shoes Sale At 25 Percent Below Cost
The remnant stock of Boots and Shoes will be sold at 25 percent below cost. D. Zenner & Co is selling Foster Kid Gloves, every pair warranted, at Danna & Kaler's.
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D. Zenner & Co
D ZENNER CO Lures Public to Millinery and Curtains
An 1881 notice from Isaac Radford offers a lost money reward for a twenty dollar bill described in detail, lost on the morning of the fair day near the Athens ticket office. The notice also advertises carpets oil cloths window curtains and a full millinery goods assortment at D Zenner & Co.
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D. Zenner & CO
Athens
Isaac Radford
D, Zenner & CO
Beets and Shoes and Cloaks at Local Bazaar
Reco vended by Quality and Price There is no more choice and varied aggregation of late style Beets and Shoes to be found in Athens than is to be found at Peter Kern's Bazaar. This immense stock of fast-wear is from the best known manufacture and embraces every style and description adapted to both sexes and all ages. Purchasers are invited to inspect quality and learn prices before buying Fall or Winter footwear. The finest and largest assortment of Cloaks and Delmans at the very lowest prices at D. Zenner & Co's. ji) per year can be made at home working for E.G. Rideout & Co., 1) Barclay Street, New York. Send for their catalogue and full particulars.
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Reco
Athens
Peter Kern
E.G
Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Farms for Sale Near Athens Ohio in 1881
Three small farms offered for sale totaling about 60 75 and 85 acres. Assignees Elza Armstong and J P Wood announce the properties in Athens Ohio dated September 1 1881.
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Elza Armstong
J.P. Wood
Athens
Notice to creditors of Waterman firm settlement demanded
Pay up. Those knowing themselves indebted to the late firm of F. E. Waterman & Co. will please come forward and sett le at once. The undersigned are alone authorized to receive money due the late firm. CARPENTER & HENDERSON. Feb. 10, 1881-n6-tf
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F. E. Waterman & Co
Carpenter & Henderson
Parties and Pienies
Community event notes describe informal gatherings with refreshments including ice cream. Mentions H. Potter as organizer or contact for short notice festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Potter
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Athess
Fits
Rev. J. Rambe
Ohio Central Railroad
Pomeroy Enge
Jerry O. Whipple
Burrell
Jacob Grone
Jasper Carsey
Pomeroy
John Schreiner
Ben. F. Stevens
Albany Village
Jas
Higgins
Jas. W. Sands
Messenger
Call
Joseph Moe
Court House
Brown House
A. K. Forbes
Decatur Township
Washington County
Canaan Township
Laura Dorr
Emma Sears
J. T. Masterson
M. F., Parrish
Cincinati Law School
Dan. A. Grosvenor
Treasury Department
Washington City
D. D. Hutsinpiller
D. Zenner & Co's
Henry O’blenness
Athens, O
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Marietta and
Cincinnati Express
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Texarkana
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Morse
C. B. Morse
Kenney—Barnheart
D. M. Smith
Daniel W. Kenney
Emma Barnheart
Guardian
Harrison Voris
Freer, Wolf & Co
Richard Edgarton
James Grimes
William Russell
Perry Caldwell
Thos
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Siilver Ware
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