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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1886
Page
4
Long Athens column reports Mr. Friday’s European purchases boosting low prices on Parisian cloaks and jute dress goods at Zenner’s, plus large fall stock from American makers. Mentions politics, weather, court, fairs, and community notices with names like Mr. Friday, Miss Ada C. Coe, and Gen. Robinson.
Local ads advertise J W Logan boot and shoe shop repairs and a wide Ready made line at low trade figures opposite Edwards House. Mrs Helen M Thompson offers hats and millinery near Warren House. The Combination Store Arcade Building promotes dress goods cloaks jackets and a large array of items. Staley's Shoe Store sells mens boots and blankets on sale. Auctioneer N E Dean of Amesville offers real estate and personal property sales. Plus political commentary mocks Democrats, warns voters of slander, and discusses Cleveland era appointments and state patronage debates.
The piece portrays Republican confidence and Democratic tactics in Ohio. It cites Democratic funding of missionaries, McBride's maneuvering for workingmen votes, and accusations of double standards. Traveling salesmen report GOP strength, Dems facing demoralization, and wary merchants amid tariff fears.
The Republican Executive Committee listed a string of upcoming meetings with speakers and dates scattered across Jacksonville Nelsonville and Nelsonville locations. Notable figures include Gen Andrew Roy Gen E F Noyes and Gen C H Grosvenor with events planned on Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday evenings in October.
Steel riveted Kip boots with double sole feature a one year wear warranty. Sold exclusively at Strley's Big Shoe Store for three dollars and twenty five cents.
A quirky verse traces a character through names Raby woviks Ghilil Misa and Chilidren, ending with Caterina Shawls and a jab at a Combination Store. Heathman Star Butter Crackers are plugged as a grocer’s tease.
The message from S. Butts in Athwrms County extends warm congratulations to Mr and Mrs Samuel Ayers on their marriage. The couple, amid many friends, receive best wishes for many years of happiness and a joyful life together.
Sarah Ellen Yankine was born in Baw Township Athens County Ohio on January ... She died at the home of Ex-Com missioner Pinsterchald on September ... aged 26 years. Her religious life began over nine years ago and shaped her life. She possessed a graceful person and higher Christian virtues. Resolute industrious and devoted to business, she commanded respect. Though dead, her noble example will live on.
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