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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1887
Page
5
An old time advertisement claims a "Golden Specific" powder gives in coffee or tea without the drinker's knowledge, promising temperance and speedy care. It asserts thousands cured without awareness and urges readers to contact the Golden Specific Co of Cincinnati Ohio for details.
Local notices mention Langdon's Crimp Butter Crackers in a promotional item framed with other community updates. The column also shares social events, accidents, labor news, fair schedules, and upcoming gatherings in Athens and Trimble townships through late September 1887.
Affairs in the Athens County Fair next week will be supervised by Cattle William Southerton Horses John O Hill Sheep Ezra McVay Hogs George W Buxton Poultry William Kurtz Horticultural Department Charles Henry Floral Hall Joel Moe and Mrs Samuel Warren Locating Committee George Walker D M Cooper and 8 F Beverage.
During a brief visit last week observers noted the main building’s exterior transformation by a painter. The school room interior has been newly calsomined and attractively painted, reflecting credit on Mr. Cooper of Albany for the workmanship.
Prof Carl Leo Mees of the University notes it takes about 175 miles an hour to pierce a pine board with a straw. He jokes that if applied to a local editor of the Athens Journal, even science has its limits.
Mr Joshua Pillsbury died last Sunday at his daughter Mrs E C Needham's residence in this place after a dangerous illness noted previously in the MESSENGER. He was 75 and will be interred at his late home in Marietta. He was known for his strong Christian character and wide esteem.
Mr Henry O Blenness has the eight room brick school house at Ravenswood West Virginia. The contract price is 13700 dollars and the foundation will be completed this fall. The town shows advancing educational interest amid a community where literacy was once rare.
Major L. M. Jewett spoke last week to formally lead the Gettysburg Memorial Association movement honoring the fallen heroes of the 61st O V V I on the historic battlefield.
Mrs Hanna of Carbondale suffered a broken leg near the ankle when the wagon she rode in overturned near the K O crossing west of town on Tuesday afternoon. Dr H M Lash readjusted the fracture.
Public mention has been made of President Super of the University as a lay delegate of the Ohio Conference to the next quadrennial Conference of the M E church. A better selection could not be made.
Last week the enumeration of children of school age in Athens showed an increase of over a hundred compared with last year’s count.
At Nelsonville last Saturday evening Merry Jackson son of John W Jackson a prominent citizen was attacked and terribly injured by a vicious dog.
Surviving members of the 92d and 116th Ohio Veteran Regiments held a grand reunion in Athens with a reception at City Hall and a Camp Fire led by Colonel Putnam. Notable speakers included Major L. M. Jewett and General Grosvenor. A procession, banquet, and rousing addresses followed, with music by a local band and choirs. The event ended with high praise from veterans and citizens alike.
The Lincoln Club named committees for the Sherman meeting at Athens on Saturday October 15. Entertainment chairs are George Peters and others. advertising, finance, music, decoration, and railroad rates have designated leaders. Chairmen are to convene with the Board at the Club Rooms next Monday at 8 p m for progress reports.
A party of Athens women fainted as they faced a noisy demonstration near the suburbs around the Rhine area. Their companions cried out in fright and they declare they will not again walk to the pleasant Asylum surroundings while the saloons remain a barrier to their perambulations.
The colored camp meeting at Mill ville Wrights Grove ends Sunday after a week or more of services. Low fare rates are noted and the compelling services are expected to draw a large crowd.
A busy grounds center at the county fair will feature a range of goods available to the public at reasonable charges. The article notes Cc. s t here and mentions exhibits and services for fairgoers.
Captain Si Allen played a pivotal role in the reunion, serving prominently in the ele ment during the event. His contributions supported the gathering’s overall achievement and recognition.
Major J M Geedepeerd was committed to the Athens Asylum on Tuesday afternoon by the Protete Court. The ruling places him under temporary confinement pending further proceedings.
The notice reads that the store of Sem Meaner will heed on the meet day of the County Fair Wednesday September hk.
An American in Toledo relates a tale of a man named F. J. Cheney betting a dying friend $100 that Hall's Catarrh Cure would cure him. The friend accepted the wager after doctors gave up, three months later the patient is thriving and the narrator has kept his bet while the sufferer paid $10 in costs.
City ticket agent EF. F. Cor in Athens announces a Niagara Falls excursion leaving at 10 45 a m on September 24 with a five dollar round trip fare. Pickets valid five days and extension possible upon application to the excursion manager.
A red steer two years old this fall and one born slightly dropped strayed from a farm into Ames township in late August. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to his whereabouts or return. Contact W. G. Finch.
The text claims the unnamed party has full control of Athens market for the favorite King Switch Coat and offers it at the lowest price in trade. Leave orders at James Farrell's Meat Market. John Fe Kaye.
Cheap round trip excursion to Niagara Falls offered for five dollars. Departing Saturday next on September 24 with details and inquiries directed to E F Cor for particulars.
The ad touts elegant pipes and smokers goods on display at the Red Front of A Sloan in Athens Ohio. It promotes a Niagara Excursion for five dollars round trip next Saturday, organ sales from 875.00 to 4100.00 by GEO. L. SPENCE, and a brick house with twelve rooms for sale via D. Zenner & Co. Also offers five dollar Niagara Falls view and affordable watches from a reliable maker.
Tropical fruits described as the freshest and finest at A O Slouan's Red Front. N E Dean Auctioneer of Amesville Athens County to attend sale of real estate and personal property. Satisfaction guaranteed and prices reasonable. Communications addressed to him will receive prompt attention.
A. C. Sloans Red Front offers the finest assortment of candies in town with tempting prices that attract shoppers with a sweet tooth.
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