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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1895
Page
4
The Messenger and Herald lists advertising rates and policies. One column yearly rates range from 150 to 12 dollars for various periods and column widths. special positions, class ads, and notices have per-line or per-square charges. Headlines note local notices and a long roster of town mentions accompanies the ad rates.
The Athens Lumber Company hosted a banquet at Hotel Berry for Geo Falloon, its late president and chief stockholder, with toastmaster Maj. Jewett presenting a gold headed cane. Falloon praised by associates, speechs by J. M. Wood Henry O Bleness and Stacy I Wolf. Falloon’s retirement to pursue a new business line noted. The event highlighted the firm’s role in Athens area growth and local industry.
James Knight, a clerk at C A Cable and Company, was killed during an attempted burglary at the store. Night watchman across the street and Knight along with Joseph Smith restrained intruders. Two shots by Smith struck Knight. coroner ruled death accidental, caused by Smith’s shot mistaken for attacker. Funeral held at Wallace Knight’s home. Knight was a Mason in good standing.
State Food and Dairy Inspector D W Dye of Marietta has been in Nelsonville causing trouble for retain merchants. J W Prost was fined 25 dollars and costs for selling jelly with improper labeling. Hocking Valley Store Co paid 25 dollars and costs for misrepresented mustard. Bartlett and Spencer faced trial for pepper sauce lacking chemical analysis but were fined the minimum 25 dollars and dismissed. Miss Alice Ayers fined 25 dollars and costs for adulterated ground cloves and jailed for nonpayment. later committed but county commissioners rescinded the fine and she returned home. The passage discusses public reactions to the law. Elson Hedge, son of Silas, narrowly avoided injury after running into Charley Dillinger's team on Main Street. Rev D H Moore visited his parents from Cincinnati and briefly refused preaching invites, preferring rest.
News item notes the tenth birthday of Flossie Morris celebrated at the Morris home on State street with juvenile friends and treats such as ice cream and cake. Also mentions guests and other local social items from Athens area, plus unrelated ads and notices.
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