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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1882
Page
4
The remnants of Summer stock in clothing dry goods millinery and fancy goods will be closed out at low cost with great bargains in dress goods summer coats and hosiery. D Zenner and Co announces new fall goods daily arriving including ready made clothing and dry goods. Public inspection invited.
Athens County headlines highlight the fair for Oct 4 5 6 with exhibitors and entertainment. court adjournment notes frost risk and local incidents including jail counts and accidents. religious and railway updates reflect community rhythm and growth.
The piece notes quail do not promise greater abundance this season than last, but enough remain to make the species plentiful again in a few years if given a chance. It reminds gun owners that killing these birds before November 1 is illegal.
The large farm three miles south of Athens is highlighted as well fenced and well managed, reflecting the Doctor H B Stimson's energetic, intelligent efforts across professional and other activities.
Ex Governor Noyes is announced to speak to citizens of York township at Nelsonville on Saturday evening October 7. The noted speaker and chivalrous soldier is expected to draw a large local audience from the county region.
The current week brings unusually oppressive weather with Monday’s temperature making conditions feel worse than typical for the season. The biting heat and humidity intensify discomfort beyond what the thermometer alone would suggest.
Fast travelling horses entered for the County Fair purses on October 4 5 and 6 include Mohawk Kate Brown Fred Outlaw Wild Frank Ray Frank Lady Wagoner Robert Brown Duff Green Minnie Lewis and Highland May.
The article announces two new comets but notes past planetary wanderers have failed as spectacles and urges restraint until these visitors prove their value in the sky.
The record lists grain and produce prices including Wheat and corn in cents per unit Butter at 25 cents Eggs 15 cents Potatoes per peck at 2 cents Sweet potatoes per peck 8 cents Tomatoes per bushel 9 cents The figures reflect a promi nent dealer's quotations in the local retail market.
The Hastings Brothers announce they have received from J W Pepper of Philadelphia a set of widely reputed Diston instruments. With these, the talented young musicians are expected to enchant the community on future occasions with their renowned melodies.
Mr J E Weidman finished plastering Henry O Bien ness new residence with fine workmanship and further work is actively pushed to finish the pleasant building. The O Bien ness family expect to move in toward the latter part of next month.
A Athens resident asked for wart treatment options. The note mentions a Michigan girl who reportedly removed nineteen warts using tomato juice, a detail read only after the inquiry.
Warren C. Foster lost his pocket book on the return trip from the Soldiers Reunion at Parkersburg. The item contained negotiable paper valued near two thousand dollars and about fifteen dollars in cash.
The arrival of Captain St Allen in Athens this week signals active work for the Republican cause. He is described as diligent and ready to render valuable services whenever opportunities arise.
The newly arrived light infantry corps, recently noted for increasing local population, are in good health with robust lungs according to ongoing inquiries.
Our late prominent townsman Mr. John Schreiner reports from Bozeman Montana that he is well pleased with the country and its prospects and will permanently locate there to pursue mercantile business.
The document commends new professors at the university, highlighting Miss Weld of the History and Rhetoric chair as especially noted for favorable reference.
Mr Larry Dunn longtime resident of this place died yesterday after a prolonged illness The immediate cause of death was hemorrhage of the lung as reported by local authorities and family members
Mr. Dan Pierce long in charge of the Hocking Valley telegraph office has moved with his family to Carey in Wyandot County. He takes the railroad office there and was universally esteemed in Athens for his upright conduct and character.
President and Mrs Scott gave a reception to the students and professors of Ohio University at their residence on Monday evening. The reception was largely attended and the evening pleasantly and profitably enjoyed by all present.
Rev. Mr. Hutsinpiller has been bedbound with a high fever since Monday. Though somewhat improved by Wednesday evening, he remains unable to attend the church conference in session at Ironton.
The District Court adjourned on Monday after a four days term with Judges Knowles Bradbury and Wright presiding on Thursday and Friday and Judges Knowles Bradbury and Thompson on the last two days of the term.
The paper notes the railroad’s Friday completion to Albany was celebrated by eager locals in a grand jollification though details were not provided.
The Athens Post of the Grand Army of the Republic urges ex soldiers to enroll promptly so their names can appear in the post annual to be published in January.
In what is described as an off year, voters show unusual attention to politics with liquor tax as a core sentiment shaping public opinion and policy stance.
Sheriff Warden will exhibit Si Allen, a Kentucky yearling described as the finest horse flesh seen in the county, at the upcoming county Fair.
Mrs Woodbridge, president of the State Temperance Christian Union, will address audiences at City Hall on Sunday afternoon and evening.
In the absence from town this week of Superintendent Goodspeed Prof. C. B. Coler is supplying his place in our public schools. Local readers note the temporary leadership by Professor Coler during Goodspeed's absence.
Mr. Sam Somers aims to occupy a new store room opposite the Messenger office by the start of the Athens County Fair. The move signals preparations for a mercantile venture aligned with the fair season.
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