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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1880
Page
4
Local items from Nelsonville and Athens county highlight medical and business notices, community events, and political calls. Highlights include quail hunting law, Masonic honors, a New Court House area practice, and calls for a large Garfield Arthur turnout with a 1500 vote target.
In Athens last week Miss Paine faced undersized houses as her company performed in the Hunchback Julia role. Critics praised her forceful rendition, equal to Mrs D P Bowers, and locals hope for another trial after the political season ends. Sheriff Warden left suddenly for Cincinnati on official business. Local notices mention visits and returns of residents including Mrs Welch Miss Welch Dr Lash and Col Jaynes alongside hotel and social updates.
A group of leading Columbus Republican women led by Mrs. Governor Dennison offers a $100 silk banner to the county showing the largest proportional Republican vote gain from October to November 1880. The State Executive Committee asks county chairs to accept the banner and present it to the township precinct or ward with the greatest gain.
The Main street building housing Harvey Roach's grocery and Ezra Walker's shoe shop is undergoing remodeling. Frank T. Towsley leads the project with plans for a lowered floor, a full French glass display front, large second story French sheet glass windows, and a full length tin awning. The work aims to enhance town appearance and reflects public spirited enterprise.
Miss Luse’s reading on Monday evening drew praise for poise and versatility. Her voice adapts to many subjects including Poe’s Bells and the Sleep-walking scene from Lady Macbeth. The humorous pieces House-cleaning and Too late for the train also displayed her talent and training.
With the campaign over, the Messenger will devote more columns to non political local news from across the counties. The paper seeks energetic and reliable regular correspondents at every post office and will properly compensate their reportorial services.
A fire of incendiary origin consumed the carpenter shop of George Towsley, A Fouts carriage shop, and Henry Jenkins blacksmith shop at the North head of Main street. The blaze, though near the Foster livery stable, caused no adjacent damage. Fouts held a four hundred dollar policy. he lost tools and a nearly finished carriage. Towsley lost tools and manufactured work worth about three hundred dollars. Jenkins suffered heavy tool losses.
On Thursday last Edward Wyatt and his brother riding a loaded wagon with three horses and a colt crossed the Fleming bridge when it fell twelve feet. The bridge and wagon were wrecked though the men and horses escaped with a few bruises and no broken bones. The bridge was new but unsafe. Asa Abbott has produced over a thousand gallons of No 1 syrup and has cords of cane at his mills on E F Browns farm. Amber cane yields to Kentucky cane which is more productive and syrup quality is similar. A large area of wheat sown and average per acre should rise. Corn yields well. Apples rot less than before. Hogs and cattle bring profitable prices. Sheep husbandry increasing in numbers and quality. Tariff views: wool price would drop without protection. William Henderson Esq built a spacious frame house and is building a large frame barn. both first class and will make him the best farmstead in the township. E.
The brass Queen Wash Machine, weighing 4 pounds, is being introduced by an Newark New Jersey company. It promises strong testimonials and a low price of seven dollars fifty cents, inviting buyers to try it and convince dealers to stock it.
The article notes D. Zenner & Co. offers cloaks in refined styles with grey trims and tasteful costs. Buyers are advised to inspect items at Zenner's before purchase to ensure satisfaction with fit and quality.
A city cutter with long experience, Jacob Shaffer, announces a well stocked clothier business opposite the Warren House and confirms a large Fall and Winter line at Prime cost plus a slight advance, inviting residents to buy locally and save money.
A choice single or double Shaw offered by D. Zenner & Co. with a full representation of all desirable lines available.
D Zenner and Company announce a special offering of dress fabrics in varied materials and qualities. New silk dress goods attract attention for their rich lustre and are priced attractively.
A large display of the latest hat shapes and novelties for men and boys is at John P. Dana’s in the Phoenix Block. Call and examine the collection.
Gratified interest is shown in the attractive novelties of Gents' Fine Sewed Boots at Mr. Peter Kern's Boot and Shoe Bazaar. The easy graceful footwear is praised for adept workmanship and has never been equalled in Athens.
This fall's invoices show Carpets at D. Zenner & Co. combine elegance in style and finish with durability in wear and economy in price.
Local store John P Dana’s showcases choice novelties in dress goods laces buttons hosiery and handkerchiefs with a focus on new patterns and seasonable styles for shoppers.
Mr. Jacob Shaffer opens a new tailoring house offering made to measure woolens from domestic and foreign mills in fashionable styles. The store promises refined fabrics and elegant suit options for discerning customers.
Lost dog alert reports an Anseneta Cane valued as a gift missing at the Fair Grounds in Athens on Friday Oct 8. Reward offered to finder who returns the dog to the owner at Albany or to the Bank of Athens. John Whaley, Pana Sie.
A superior display features a trimming assortment of hats in the millinery department at D Zenner Co. with the latest styles in shapes and materials.
John P. Dana's Phoenix Block serves as the headquarters for the best and cheapest stock of boots and shoes in Athens County.
The splendid invoices of Black and Colored Cashmeres at D Zenner Co are noted for beauty of finish and perfect shades. These goods offered remarkably low for quality. Also a splendid line of Ladies and Children's Underwear at John P Dana's Phoenix Block.
In Athens the largest varied stock of late style footwear for all ages and both sexes is offered by Mr. Peter Kern at his fashionable Boot and Shoe Bazaar.
The store boasts the largest and most varied stock of tea in the area, emphasizing value and quality for consumers in this section of the state.
Mr Jacob Shafler opens as a merchant tailor adopting a strictly cash model to avoid bad accounts and maintain narrow profit margins. The emphasis is on immediate payment and risk-free transactions for his customers.
A widely favored lead emphasizes the broad selection and quality of well known wholesale goods. The piece argues the popularity reflects value, variety, and dependable availability across markets.
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