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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1869
Page
3
Itusmsecy Ronds and Reed of Portsmouth Ohio announce an examination of their Spring Stock for merchants and furnacemen. They emphasize large stock fresh goods and low prices with small profits and liberal accommodation. Also notice on obituary notices: over four lines cost 10 cents per line with cash required.
McLean Watchmaker and Jeweler announces service to fit old spectacle frames with first quality glasses and adjust to sight. Sunshades and fans repaired. Repairs in a neat and skillful manner at the Book Store opposite the Court House Athens Ohio April 15 1869.
Geo W Hopper announces the arrival of his complete stock of goods for public sale or display. The notice invites customers to inspect the new inventory at his establishment.
The Athens county RepublicanMass meeting on September 25 1869 will feature speakers including Hon John Sherman Hon Job E Stevenson Hon J H Dickson Hon M R Waite and Hon F B Pond Grand procession music banners and mottoes urged Central Committee calls organize now Land Appraisers plan noted with Dem and Rep committees naming nominees The Meigs County Press reports a salt industry agreement giving Ohio River Salt Co control of salt from both valleys and rising output projections
The Ladies of the Mite are frescoing the audience room of the M E Church and making extensive repairs. Church services and Sabbath school will be held at the College Chapel west wing. D Zeuner and Co advertises men's and boys clothing opposite the Court House at lower prices in the county.
Lorenzo D. Poston accepts the Republican nomination for State Senator in the 9th Senatorial District of Ohio. A Logan Logan conven tion committee notified him August 26 1869 and sent thanks for the confidence and responsibility of the high office. The accompanying letters from Griswold Rempel Grosvenor express the committee’s congratulations.
In a farm near Thomas Angel in Lodi township the threshing machine cylinder burst after a faulty boxing connection. James Angel, Thomas Angel’s brother and a laborer, was struck in the forehead by a tooth and died about ninety minutes later. The victim was single and well regarded by neighbors.
Our young team the Unas beat the Blue Stockings of Logan in a Friday match before a large crowd. The Blue Stockings showed strong batting late, but the Unas excelled in catches led by G Ewing. Judge Case of Logan umpired fairly as the visiting team left home pleased with the result. The players later enjoyed an ice cream feast and a gift of 21 dollars donated by A H Crippen and D Norris.
Judge Caldwell and Fayette Smith of Cincinnati were in Athens on legal business before Judge Welch. Stockdale Democratic nominee for Senator in this District is reported very ill at home in Fairfield county. Dr. Wm. P. Johnson of Indianapolis visited briefly and praised Hocking water. A Home Fire Insurance Company agent from Columbus called on Senefum with documents open to the public, urging local insured coverage.
Ohio University begins its fall term on Thursday September 2 with well maintained buildings and a first class faculty. The administration expects attendance not less than one hundred at the start, and the prospects for the college are deemed most flattering.
The new Coal Train of Peter Hayden rolled down the road last Tuesday to his switch. The North American rail lines will soon be busy moving coal from Sunday Creek Valley, as Atlantic and Lake Erie and New Lisbon roads join Columbus and Hocking Valley in coal exports.
The A. and LE. B. R. Mesars H. B. Smith of Pomeroy John T. Winn of Albany D. B. Stewart and Prof. J. P. Weethee of Dover township attend the meeting for the election of Directors of Interontet Nowork.
The Democratic convention unanimously backed Mr. Poston for State Senator citing dedication to the Hocking valley. The Marylander opponent is seen as out of touch with local interests, while Judge Wright traces Poston’s lifelong Valley ties and stake in regional affairs. Logan Republican urges Hocking county people to support Poston and contrasts the rival nomination. Best Carpet Warp at two dollars per bundle offered by G. W. Hopper in Athens.
Last Saturday Harmar Ohio saw the Marietta Bucket Factory destroyed by fire. Insurance covers about 14 thousand dollars of the 50 to 60 thousand dollar loss. About 200 workers are left jobless. Details of the blaze are not yet known. Two Bushel Cotton Grain Bags offered at 45 cents.
The District Court convenes today with Honorables Jacob Brinkerhoff J P Plyley S H Wright and I A Guthrie on the bench. The docket lists twenty two cases for this session.
A large assortment of Breakfast Shawls has just opened with new colors and patterns. The retailer emphasizes very low prices across the collection.
The notice says trains will run regularly between Columbus and Nelsonville starting next Monday and that mails from Nelsonville to Columbus were by rail last Monday. It notes a Hack from here will run 80 to connect with Nelsonville trains and advertises dry goods at D Zenner & Co. It also mentions county commissioners meeting, Dr. Howard’s return from Evanston, a Republican candidate for Land Appraiser, hoop skirts at 50 cents, and the Jewish new year 5630.
Advertisement argues readers neglect health amid grand projects. It touts Plantation Bitters for dyspepsia blood purification and digestive benefits and claims Magnolia Water surpasses imported German Cologne at half price.
Selig & Co plan to enlarge their Clothing Hall to gain more room. Wet Sale offers new style Breakfast Shawls at $1.00. A single or double seated Carriage with Wilmington manufacture parts is offered as a bargain. Barrett's promotes health benefits of its products.
Albany Pleasanton Oxford Coolville Savannah Carthage Poston Marshfield Amesville Lodi and other towns announce Republican meetings Sept 1 2 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 led by Gen Grosvenor Hon Van Vorhes and Maj Townsend. The Lancaster Gazette notes Lorenzo D. Poston as state senate nominee and urges party organization to secure votes.
The partnership between Jesse Davis and Charles Morris is dissolved. Davis will conduct the business going forward and all claims must be presented for settlement. Debtors are urged to settle promptly as the retiring partner plans to move West.
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