Train wreck tragedy near Groveport and Red Crescent appeal
Sunday three tramps boarded a coal train at Lancaster and tried to split the cars. The rear section struck the middle section on a downgrade, killing Thomas Reland and injuring another tramp. Rev. J H Gardner moved from Washington D H to Zanesville. The Representative of the Society of the Red Crescent appeals for lint and bandages for Ottoman Army sick and wounded, with Dr A B Mott and Reuben A Vance named for donations and membership. Local ads follow for clothing, boots, millinery, cigars, and medicines.
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Hocking Valley
Lancaster
Groveport
Thos. Reland
Society of the Red Crescent
United States
Ottoman Empire
Ohio Valley
Society of the Red Cross
Geneva
A. B. Mott
Madison Avenue
N. Y. City
Reuben A. Vance
M. D
Gallipolis
Gallia Co
Ohio
Ruth Creamer and Carpenter Shrader Marriages in Athens County
October 14 1877 in Lodi township at the bride’s parents’ home, Lewis A Ruth and Miss Creamer of Athens county married by Rev Wm Abernethy. October 10 1877 in Rome township at Parker Barrows’s residence, Frank J Carpenter and Miss Dill Shrader of Athens county wed by Rev Mr Binkley.
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Ruth—Creamer
Lodi Township
Wm. Abernethy
Lewis A. Ruth
Creamer
Athens County
Carpenter —Shrader
Parker Barrows
Rome Township
Mr. Binkley
Frank J. Carpenter
Dill Shrader
Obituary of Mrs Lucy Thompson in Chillicothe Illinois
Lucy Thompson widow of William Thompson M D died in Chillicothe on September 13 1877 at age 78 She was the sole surviving daughter of Dr Eliphaz Perkins educated in Athens and Marietta Ohio where the family lived after 1799 Her father died in 1828 leaving nine children Mrs Thompson was a longtime Methodist Episcopal and leaves four children believed to share the Christian hope of reunion in heaven
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Chillicothe
Lucy Thompson
William Thompson
Eliphaz Perkins
Athens
Marietta
Ohio
John Perkins
Henry Perkins
Allentown
New Jersey
Thompson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Grand Display of Dry Goods and Clothing Promos
A grand display offers latest and most elegant styles of the season with variety magnitude and low prices. Special inducements to purchasers include diverse offerings and value deals designed to attract buyers.
Dry Goods Bargains Prompt Early 20th Century Trade Listing
A dense ad listing bleached and brown muslin at various prices from 5 to 10 cents per yard, with towels, napkins, and table linens at low rates. It markets flannels, red wool flannel, jeans and pants fabrics, cloths, cassimeres, beavers, cloakings, tweeds, and repellents with broad price ranges starting around 50 cents per yard.
Bargains in Dress Goods and Silks Include Alpacas and Silks
Black and colored alpacas and mohair at 15 to 55 cents, cashmeres up to 90 cents, new season novelties in dress goods, silk and wool pongee from 25 cents, Canton flannels and cheviots at low prices, black and colored silks and trimings offered at record low rates. The advertisement touts the season’s greatest bargains across fabrics and styles.
Ladies and Gentlemen Furnishings Now at Low Prices
A comprehensive display of ladies and gentlemen undergarments including underwear, undershirts, drawers, silk ties, embroideries, and corsets. Unlaunched shirts offered at multiple low prices, along with fringes, dress trimmings, yarns, gloves, and hose. Cork Corset feature advertised as durable and comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Zenner & Co's
Guardian and administrator notices from Athens county
Public notices from Athens Ohio listing guardian accounts for final settlement for George Haning and Bingham Gabriel Mary Gabriel with set dates in October and November 1877. Administrators appointed for John Vandike estate with filing dates and court references.
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Charles R. Smith
George . Haning
OS. L. Minton
John Vandike
Bern Township
Amens County
Ohio
Navy
M. C. Wright
Bingham Gabriel
Mary Gabriel
Athens County
Tuos
L. Mixtun
Bate
Cloaks and Shawls In the Latest Elegant Styles
The advertisement highlights cloaks and shawls in the season's most elegant styles and choicest materials at approved prices.
White and Colored Blankets At Low Prices
Advertises white blankets from 1.85 and up with comforts and related items. Emphasizes low cost options for white and colored blankets and bedding accessories available.
Carpets and Oil Cloths Sale Prices Listed
Carpets at 18 25 35 50 65 75 and 1 00 offered. Our all wool extra super carpet at 65 cents a yard is the season bargain, not sold in bulk below 80 cents. Oil cloths available in all widths at low figures. Wall paper and window curtains in Nottingham Lace in oil Holland and paper.
Clothing sale in Athens County offers wide range
We feature clothing for children youths men and extra sized men with durable working suits from 2.75 and jeans suits from 3.75 Cassimere suits at 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 and 17.00 prices 25 to 40 percent lower than rivals Jeans pants lined 0.80 and up Cassimere pants from 2.50 up Also custom French Cassimere Worsted and Black Cloth suits equal to city tailors but cheaper.
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Athens County
New Season Overcoats In Satinez and Beavers Styles
Retailer lists new season overcoats including Satinez Chinchillas Kearsys Union Beavers Beavers and Fur Beavers priced from 2 75 and up.
Boots and Shoes Sale for Men Women and Children
A splendid assortment of good custom made and low priced work for men women children Misses and Boys. Women's heavy Calf Shoes as low as 85 cents and upwards. An elegant sewed Morocco Shoe as low as 1 25. All custom work sold at proportionately low prices. Men's heavy winter Boots as low as 1 85. Good Kip Boots 2 50. Full assortment of Calf and Kip Boots, custom made and very cheap.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Gardner
Washington D. H
Zanesville
D. Zenner & Co
Walker's
K. K. Golden's
L. F. Racer
Miss Racer
Tenan & Bozman
Havanna
Walker’s
J.O. Baker & Co
Philadelphia
Interm
D. Zenner & Co’s
Ezra Walker
K. K. Golen’s
W. H. Porter
K. K. Golden’s
Tenan & Bozman’s
W. H. Potters
Ladies’ & Gentlemen's
B.G
Uardian
Intel Ek
Ker
MO. C
Nottingham
Holland
Boots & Shoes
Athens Co
D.4enner & Coo
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