27 Oct 1881
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1881
Page
1
The Athens firm Laird & Josten reports strong sales across Buggies Phaetons Troy Wagons and Farm Wagons during the past year. Customers praise the quality and value with vehicles sold at little above original cost, broadening the trade and popularizing the firm’s offerings.
James Farrell's meat market expands offerings with prime Baltimore oysters and fresh lake fish to complement its usual trade attractions. Customers may rely on securing top quality in the line.
The Athens wholesale house of Wm. H. Brown in Athens invites local retailers to compare prices quality and selection with city jobbers. The stock features attractive specialties and all goods ordered are guaranteed to meet the representation.
A large shipment of new Far trimmings was received at the establishment of D Zener and D S, expanding their inventory for upcoming projects.
Choice of diverse tailoring line with latest styles for men. Orders for custom garments accepted at Jacob Shaffer's Merchant Tailoring House opposite the Warren House. Garments feature graceful fits and skilled workmanship at moderate prices.
Persons seeking warm clothing should inspect Lenner & Co for a broad stock. The store claims wide varieties and low prices in suits, overcoats, and boys and children's wear, challenging Southern Ohio dealers to match value.
Athens shoppers can choose from a broad and fresh array of perfumes now arriving at Carpenter & Henderson's Central Drug Store. The selection is described as one of the rarest and most exquisite offerings available locally.
The watch trade at Kurtz and Minear’s is very active with the most fascinating bargains in gold and silver cased standard watches Athens has seen offered there.
Do not fail to examine D. Zenner and Co stock of blankets flannels and jeans before purchasing and you will save money. The ad urges shoppers to check available goods to secure best value.
It is True 22 invites shoppers to visit THE GRAND DEPOT for a range of cloaks and dolmans. New styles like the Havalck cloak and elegant five dollar options are featured, with trims and fringe details noted. Orders ahead are encouraged as a new shipment opens this week.
The autumn and winter boot and shoe assortment at David Dyson's in the Hoyt building includes styles for men women misses boys and children. Prices are set to attract quick sales reflecting the latest trends and qualities.
A column notes a sale offering cloaks and dolmans available in many styles at very low prices. The piece highlights affordability and assortment for readers shopping for outer garments.
A note promotes the song Bury Me Near the Old Home by Will Thompson from D. Zenner & Co. East Liverpool Ohio. It cites Garfield's death as increasing sentiment and urges popular music lovers to send 35 cents for a copy by return mail.
A terse notice urges readers to view Rae Inducements advertised across this issue, promising rewards for those who follow the route described.
Visit the Boot and Shoe Bazaar of Peter Kern, Athens. The oldest reliable house in this line carries a complete stock of quality boots and shoes at low, first class prices. Kern buys only from reputable manufacturers and warrants genuine goods with long experience to tell shoddy from sound.
The Shutt Brothers displayed an elegant crownt carriage at the county fair, taking the first premium. Built for Mr. A Norton, president of the First National Bank, it is among the handsomest Athens has seen. The workmanship is first class and the firm deserves credit. Residents considering such a purchase are urged to place orders.
The notice praises Dr J E Edmundson for high art dentistry in the Phoenix Block. It lauds him as one of Ohio's best experienced and reliable professionals in his field.
The firm sold wagons to A Saunders of Carthage township, John Johnson, Rev 8 S B Ricketts, Warren Patten, and Ed Kelley of Meigs county. They completed ninety five new jobs in the year, a record for the county buggy and wagon trade.
Warranted Ohio legal test Star Oil sold at retail in Athens by O. Whipple H M Roach F C Stedman W R Calkins & Bro R W Roach Calvert & McCune. Royal Safety exclusive Athens agents Van Vorhes e Bartlett. W H Brown & Co proprietors Star Oil and agents for Royal Safety.
The Singer Sewing Machine remains popular in Athens County as Mr J C Patterson, local agent, reports large sales. It claims superiority over other brands and invites ladies to visit Patterson's Arcade Building North Main Street Athens to inspect and test the improved Singer before purchasing.
The Graham and Orme firm on State street reports a sustained business boom at their Family Grocery and Produce Center. The growth is attributed to a wide variety of fresh reliable goods, very moderate prices, and prompt courteous service to all customers.
Housekeepers may select a gratifying heating or cooking stove by variety of improved stoves at Calkin Bros Phoenix Block hardware store.
Ath ens residents and county shoppers are invited to browse an extra wide range of prime fresh domestic and fancy groceries at Harry M. Roach's.
The well ordered grocery and provision store of Mr. Hiram Bingham stands as a busy trading hub. Purchasers find a wide range of goods at the best quality and lowest market figures, with firm bus and steady activity in the popular mode of commerce.
Jerry Whipple operates a grocery business in Warren offering early fresh produce at standard quality. Prices are set with a slight advance over prime cost to attract customers.
Reports from 1881 cover death sentences in Snyder county Philadelphia jail fires and drownings. Notable items include Emanuel Ettenger death sentence executions planned for December 16, 1881, a fatal coal train collision near McKenney and multiple homicides awaiting trial. Also recorded: New York and Ohio personalities, rail developments, geology finds, and local accidents across Maryland to Ohio.
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