Local News and Developments in Athens County
The Athens area reports brick work on Potter’s building, progress on the South Bridge sub-structure, and winter weather prompts. The MESSENGER notes a growing trade revival, butter shortages, and fair preparations. the Nelsonville strike area shows high mine pay, while miners depart. Local society reports include Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society formation, a two day Basket Meeting at Factory Chapel, and comments on county supervisors neglecting weed control along highways. Captain Dana's Put-in-Bay trip and Emmett Tompkins’ admission to practice are also mentioned.
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Sprigg
J. M. Dana
Athens
Put-in-Bay
Knights Templar
James Ballard
Jas. M. Nourse
W. M
Presbyterian Church
Debate at Big Run Divides on Currency Question
A public discussion on the currency question at Big Run Thursday night split attendees, with inflation advocates outnumbered by hard money supporters and the event staged by local Democrats.
Value enhancement from free turnpikes shown in counties
The article notes a comparative statement on value gains for farm property in counties with free turnpikes versus those without. It argues better roads would most benefit the state and promises to publish the full statement when urgent matters subside.
Alder Berries Reach Maturity Amid Shortage Local Jelly Making
Farmers report alder berries maturing in abundance despite frost and flood. With local fruit famine, households are urged to utilize them for jelly, using tartaric acid to enhance the juice before cooking.
Hocking Valley Railroad Strengthened After 1878 Flood
After the flood of 1878 the Hocking Valley railroad track was greatly strengthened in spots subject to inundation. Since the water receded after the late flood, the work of strengthening in the flooded locality has been resumed. It is proposed to elevate the grade in some places, and in other respects prepare for defying floods.
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Hocking Valley
Coolville House Show Draws Republican Outpouring
Those traveling to Coolville next Saturday will find agreeable entertainment at the Coolville House hosted by Seth Bailey who administers the affair with welcoming leadership.
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Coolville
Coolville House
Seth Bailey
Atwood Institute Opens Fall Term Amid Waning Times
Albany notes list local building and business: G W Hill adds to drug store, Jno Walker completes residence east of F W B Church, and Atwood Institute opens fall term with full rooms. Amateurs baseball team wore white shirts and grey pants with brown stockings, beating Newcomers 19 to 16. Various injuries addressed by Dr Bean and incidents in Wilkesville and surrounding areas reported.
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G. W. Hill
Jno
Hiram
Atwood Institute
Alexander Township
Robt. McKinstry
KK. M. Bean
Weddings brighten life in Amesville and beyond
The Meigs and Athens counties paper reports two weddings: James A. Palmer and Lizzie Dinsmore wed at C. L. Dinsmore’s home with Rev. W. J. Griffith officiating and the couple visiting Cincinnati for a tour. Warren Alden of Chicago married Miss Frane, daughter of Dr. Tiffany of Tupper’s Plains, sparking congratulations from local friends. Local humor notes spinsters forming an independent order amid the town’s wedding wave.
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W. J. Griffith
C. L. Dinsmore
James A. Palmer
J. K. Davis
Lizzie
Mrs. Palmer
Cincinnati
Exposition Hall
John
Amesville
Allie
Brawley
Pago
Chicago
Warren Alden
Frane
E. Tiffany
Tupper's Plains
Meigs
Athens
Iville
Grand Rally at Coolville September 11 1875
Republican meeting to be addressed by United States Senator Richard J. Oglesby and General Warren Keifer. Half fare and special train depart Athens for Coolville with stops at Canaanville Guysville and Henrys Burden farms. Post office letter list follows. Zenner & Co advertises fall price cuts.
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Canaanville
Guysville
Coolville
Henry’s
Cook’s
Burden’s
CEN. Com
Millinery and Fancy Goods Wholesale House Leaders in Columbus
Milliners and dealers in Millinary and Fancy Goods are offered extensive and varied stock at the wholesale House of Messrs J R and E Thompson in the Neil House Block Columbus O The firm has built a wide trade across the state and neighboring regions with low prices and broad selection Athens and nearby counties are urged to engage through J R and E Thompson Columbus. Mr John W Brown abroad selects a large fall stock for his tailoring establishment and Mr Vanmeter as cutter remains available at South Main Blackstone building Farmers are invited to Bozman Bros stand at the Fair to buy forty kinds of plug tobacco at 15 to cents cheaper per pound depending on quality.
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Factory
Factory Chapel
D. J. Smith
Smith
Athens
Niagera
Zenner & Co’s
Zenner & Co.’s
J. R. & E. Thompson
Neil
Columbus
John W. Brown
Vanmeter
South Main Street
Blackstone Building
Bozman Bros
Johnson Coe
York Township
Athens County
Ohio
Josiah Coe
Court of Common Pleas
County of
State of
Eben Coe
Ohio Company
James Coe
William Bean
J. F.somers
Athen County
Seger Caratte
Ohie
Catharine Coe
Dress and cloak making services offered on Union street
Mrs. M Parrill reoccupies her dwelling on Union street second house west of General Brown to receive orders for dress and cloak making or cutting on moderate terms. She also acts as agent for a premier dress cutting chart with instructions for buyers.
Republican Central Committee Proclaims Gen Oglesby Hero
The Republican Central Committee announces Gen Richard J. Oglesby a wounded war hero former Illinois governor and late U S Senator in Congress from Illinois praised as an eloquent and powerful speaker.
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Republican Central Committee
Richard J. Oglesby
Central Committee Announces Republican Meetings Across Towns
The Central Committee lists numerous Republican meetings in Pleasanton Stone Chauncey Nelsonville Marshfield Lookout School House Ames Hockingport Cannan Town House Albany Jerseyville New England Union Church Rometa Stewart Woodyard Church Hibbardsville with speakers Blackburn Townsend Grosvenor Plants Bundy Jewett Keller. Meetings run nightly September 9 to September 28 with specified times and venues.
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The
Central Committee
Pleasanton
Stone
Townsend
Grosvenor
Lee Town House
Jewett
Chauncey
Nelsonville
Lorenzo Danford
Belmont County
Marshfield
C. H. Blackburn
Cincinnati
Ma. Townsend
Poston
van Vorhes
Guysville
Blackburn
Lookout School House
Lee Township
Millfield
New England
Jerseyville
Albany
T. A. Plants
H.S. Bundy
Concord Church
Ames
Hockingport
His Kitt and Naylor Take Livery at Cornell House Stables
Mr Isaac Naylor teams with Mr William Hiskitt to form His Kitt and Naylor Livery and Feed. They secure the stables at the Cornell House and will operate on existing terms for guest horses and feed services.
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Isaac Naylor
Wm. Hiskitt
Hiskitt
Dissolution of Partnership and New Business Name
Brown & Stedman dissolve their partnership and the business will be continued as W H Brown. Stedman handles the settlement of books. Miss Anna Streicher opens a millinery store in Atkinson Block with a room fitted for her line. D Zenners & Co offers fall and winter clothing at substantially reduced prices.
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Brown & Stedman
W.H. Brown
Mr. Stedman
Anna Streicher
Pomeroy
D. Zenners & Co's
D. Zenner & Co
County Fair Tea Bargains From Pickering & Sons
Visitors to the county fair next week are urged to secure sample packages of standard China and Japan teas sold by Pickering & Sons at 235 to 40 percent less than other dealers, continuing a longstanding discount.
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China
Japan
Pickering & Sons
Durang Rheumatic Remedy Ad Turns Local Eyes
A county reader notes a circular for Durang's Rheumatic Remedy and lists certificates and Washington City press extracts indicating its manufacture. Local druggists are urged to consider adding this coo medicine to stock, with a prompt advertisement promised in another column.
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Durang
Washington City
Hope for the Despondent Cough Remedy Ad
If coughing all winter or after a cold, visit H K Dorr & Co Athens for Dr Morris Syrup of Tar and Cherry Horehound. It claims to cure coughs colds throat and lung diseases, preventing consumption and aiding croup and whooping cough. circular available.
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H. K. Dorr & Co
Athens
Dr. Morris
Green's August Flower Advertising Cure Claims
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It urges readers to trust their druggist Donnan Pickering, offers sample bottles for 10 cents, and states the regular size costs 75 cents with two doses claimed to relieve any case.
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Donnan Pickering
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Nir-Ly Co
McLean
Medicine & Surgery
Main Street
New South Bridge
Mary A. Currier
White Mountains
Athens Cornet
Chas. D. Carpenter
Esquire
William Hedges
Big Run
Federal Creek Valley Railroad
John E. Vore
Federal Creek Valley Road
Emmett Tompkins
McArthur
Straits Ville
Joseph
van Duren
Robert Taft
O’brien
Pan Handle Road
Wilkesville
Elmer Armstrong
King Wells
Mr. Wells
Mr. Well
Armstrong
Zaleski
Cripe
Grandma Gossiip
Coolvilleiams
Illinois
J. Warren Keifer
Ville
Washington
Hays
Hi. Armitage
Armitage & Davis
Green
Roberts—Knowlton
E. N. Nichols
John Roberts
Vinton County
Aramantha Knowlton
Kens County
J. R
E. Thompson
South High B&t
Neil House
T. DE Witt Talmage
Cowperthwait & Co
Philadelphia
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