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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1886
Page
4
Dp. Zenner & Co announces new large stock of men and boys clothing direct from manufacturers. Old reliable Athene shop offers newest styles, wake and quality at affordable prices. Invites townspeople to inspect goods before fall and winter purchases.
The department store of B. Zenner & Co. invites Ohio ladies to view their fall and winter millinery collection. They tout silks for quality and finish, claim unbeatable prices, and advertise a broad line of Boulevard Velveteens and trimmings.
The Athens area offers a wide Hat and Cap stock with low prices. D Zenner and Co advertise latest carpet and oil cloth patterns and confident quality. Other notes mention Heathman Star Butter Crackers, court at Pomeroy, Cincinnati Exposition visits, and K and O excursion to Rutland. Local events include opening dances, meetings, a fair starting today, school openings, and a reunion of colored soldiers in Dayton Emancipation Day events.
In Athens county, lax enforcement yields higher taxes from liquor sellers with one dealer paying 400 for the year and another 100 to 150 more. A fence scheme warns residents against signing ill understood permits. County Fair plans proceed for Oct 6 to 8, with urging farmer support. Obituary for Richard Bridges near Coolville notes Masonic funeral. Ohio Meth Conference to meet Sept 25 in Athens promises hospitality. Local option petition to council seeks election. Cincinnati Washington and Baltimore rail earnings up 334 percent for August.
Athens officials urged a bolder policy to keep Mr Hall from leaving, arguing his expansion would create many jobs and boost manufacturing in the town. The appeal cites his furniture factory venture and broader economic benefits for Athens County and nearby states. Also listed are veterans from the 18th O. V. I. who attended a reunion in McArthur.
County Recorder L Hawk reports the reunion of the 86th Regiment O V V I held in Jackson. A permanent organization was formed with Gen H F Devol president Col W S Wilson vice president Lt L Hawk secretary and Maj T S Mathews treasurer Sergeant John T Booth historian. Athens chosen for next reunion. Jackson residents praised for generous hospitality.
Local saloon operators in Nelsonville petitioned the town Council to pass an ordinance closing establishments at nine p m and on Sundays and to delay the local option vote until after the spring election. The Council denied the request last week. the next meeting will address whether local prohibition goes to a popular vote on the second Tuesday of the coming month.
Mr. Jacob Stauffer wed Mrs. Mary Thompson in a modest Monday evening ceremony at the Central House conducted by Esquire Charles Minton. The couple, after visiting relatives in the county, will reside in Athens and begin married life amid friends’ greetings from The Messenger.
Bishop Williams Post G A R to hold picnic at Jerseyville on Saturday September 25 inviting all old soldiers and families to attend with baskets. Speeches planned by Generals Grosvenor Hamilton and Major Townsend. Public invited. Also uncalled letters list at Athens post office for September 13 1886 includes Brown Mrs Benj Cramer Mrs Asbury Finney Mr J A Gooden Miss Mattie Hick Mr James James Nora Rath George Bunyan Charles S Swaine Mrs Andrew Watkins Mrs John Wood Jim C C Sheldon P M
Mixed society items from Athens and nearby areas list residents visiting Cincinnati, Cleveland, or Columbus attractions. mentions include H L Baker and family at the Cincinnati Exposition, J F Wilkes returning to Washington, and various journeys of Misses Patrick, Wilson, and others. several names tied to schools and colleges appear amid travel and social calls. A poem fragment and a long narrative excerpt from a local literary piece accompany the notices.
The young men of Athens form a Camp of the Sons of Veterans to honor Col N H VanVorhes. Over twenty five charter members enrolled. Officers elected include Geo E DeSteigner Captain Robert Ryan 1st Lieutenant Mac Cochran 2d Lieutenant Chas Pilcher Chaplain Ed L Pickering Orderly Sergeant W B Golden Quartermaster W M Kurtz Color Sergeant Geo Rigg Corporal's Guard Chas Higgins Picket Guard W E Hamilton Camp Guard Executive Committee W M Kurtz Ed L Pickering and W B Golden. Inviting all qualified young men to join to promote its growth and memory of patriotic fathers.
John W. Sohner a Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore Railroad brakeman from Portsmouth, residing in Torch, was arrested Saturday at Torch on a bigamy charge. Brought to Athens, he faced Judge Finch at Coolville Station Monday, bound over for grand jury with $500 bail. Warrant by L Posey CW&B agent at Torch. Accused of two wives, one a Torch telegraph operator. Second wife may live in Pomeroy or Middleport. Local Republicans organize, pledge larger majority. Judge Kaler and Capt. Allen praised. Alf Burnett of Eureka Detective Agency in town seeking a man suspected of a past murder.
J. W. Jones reports the loss of a large seal skin pocket-book Friday Sept 3 between his Trimble township residence near Sedalia and Athens. It contained $500 in currency about $10,000 in notes a Republic Coal Company stock certificate for $100,000 and numerous other papers. A liberal reward is offered for return to his Trimble township residence or the MESSENGER office in Athens.
A brief instruction notes ringing a job work order to the Mgs Senger office for processing. The fragment references a task communication directed at staff, likely an internal memo. No dates or names beyond the listed entities are provided.
For over thirty years the paper has fought for the party and its principles. The coming campaign will be lively, and the Messenger aims to reach every Republican home in Athens county. It offers the Messenger at a small sum through January first.
A brief political appeal urging Republican friends in townships to support the ticket. The letter asks for names on a postal card or a visit, emphasizing unity for the party’s success. Continuous call to action and respectful closing.
Dr T V Roy the Hindoo will preach at Murray City Sunday evening using for his text Master what shall I do to inherit eternal life The note also mentions Cc E M Jennings and Staley's Shoe Store selling shoes for five cents
Classified notice offering a first class piano in near perfect condition for sale at a bargain price. Inquiries directed to the Messenger office for details and contact.
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