Local notes and forthcoming events in Athens county
The item lists a variety of local notices and happenings including a preacher schedule for Doctor T V Roy in Deanville at 10:30 and 3 o clock, a fatal mine accident near Nelsonville injuring Elmer Davis and Join Matthews, store hours for Sam Sommer tied to the Jewish New Year, a telegraph line disruption between Athens and Pomeroy with no quick replacement, and weather hints about frosty nights. It also notes the death of Judge John Cartright in Mason City, a Republican forecast by C L Kurtz, piano repairman J A Deamude visiting Athens, a new appointment of Dr Chas McDougal at the Athens Asylum, a resignation of Florist Geo E Rhedmeyer at the Asylum moving to Philadelphia, a social dance honoring Naval Cadet Lou R de Steigner, revised NK railroad time card for Athens, a call for Gen Hamilton to speak on local option, and regional pumpkin-graph notes from the Pomeroy Telegraph. Additional items cover the county fair preparations, a fight in Buchtel involving Nick Johnson and George Lane, and hopes for a strong county fair exhibit season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Deamude
Athens
Deamude
Chas, McDougal
Athens Asylum
Geo. E. Rhedemeyer
Philadelphia
Lou R. de Steigner
Athena
Kanawha and Ohio Railroad
Grand Opening of the Republican Congressional Campaign in Athens
Athens public gathers for the 15th district campaign kickoff at City Hall with William McKinley delivering a two hour address. The speech denounces Cleveland era policy, argues for protectionist tariffs, and draws strong applause from an enthusiastic audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
15Th District
Athens City Hall
William McKinley
Cleveland
Congress
Democratic Party
Grosvenor
the Messenger
McKinley
Athens County
Pleasanton Sabbath School Picnic Draws Big Crowd
The annual Sabbath school picnic at Squire Henry Logan's grove near Pleasanton brought about a large, diverse turnout from Alexander and nearby townships, estimated around one thousand. Speakers Major Townsend and Rev. A. B. Riker discussed the successful life and temperance, with music by Pleasanton and Mt. Pleasant schools and generous hospitality concluding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Henry Logan
Pleasanton
Alexander
Elliott
Mt. Pleasant
B .F. Shamel
Chas, Townsend
A. B. Riker
Major Townsend
Mr. Riker
Riker
Athens Mourns Walter F Howe in Kansas Death
Walter F Howe, a former Athens resident, died of typhoid fever at his Oskaloosa Kansas home after a two week illness. His mother and sister are noted, funeral held at the Harris home with Rev Monfort. Knights of Pythias and Cornet Band led the procession. A separate fire at the Angell residence caused about 700 dollars in damages. M E church Ohio Conference delegates have arrived and will adjourn next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Howe
Athens
James F. Howe
Oskaloosa
Kansas
Knights of Pythias
Ohio Conference of the
M. E. Church
Pleasant social notes from Athens visits and returns
A crowded social column lists Will Golden Jovan Higgins and many neighbors visiting friends in Athens, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Woodbury. Notable ex-residents Major J M Goodspeed and Chaplain Len Brown are warmly greeted, while others return from travels to Meigs county, Vandalia, and Franklin county with social calls and dances at the City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Golden
Ciayeville
Jovan Higgins
Meigs County
Dean Stickney
Chace
Cincinnati
I. W. Pickering
Sedalia
Athens
Sheri John Finsterwahl
Springfield
Oho
Will Bower
Ott Boileau
Union County
Magnetic Springs
Sophia Kessinger
Vandalia
W. W. Watkins
Brown House
Alex. Ewing
Auditor's Office
Jefferson County
Smithfield
Lulu Brashears
Columbus
Hilliard’s Station
Franklin County
Nellie Coleman
Parkersburg
West Va
Kate Varley
Nettie Stalder
Guysville
City Hall
Kitty Pickering
Len Brown
Woodbury
New Jersey
G. G. Green
Ben Brown
N. J
Tide of Fortune to Play at Athens City Hall Friday Night
Cincinnati Enquirer reports the new domestic drama Tide of Fortune will be staged at Athens City Hall Friday night with Eugene Jepson in the lead. Jepson praised for strong acting and singing. audiences drawn despite heat, encore at Harris Museum noted. Local option Dow Law election planned. council sets a special October vote date after petition from Athens voters. Ladies Fine Mid Button Shoes advertised at Staley's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Zenner
Will Johnson
Athens
Cincinnati Enquirer
Athens City Hall
the Enquirer
Eugene Jepson
Harris’ Museum
Fanny Davenport
Gretch
Mr. Jepson
Alonzo Mooney
Jepson
Harriet
Hamilton
Home for Children Sees Measles Cases and Growth
The Home reports thirty two measles cases all under treatment with no physician calls needed. Nursery work nears occupancy and a new drive progressing to welcome an iron breeze sound. Superintendent and trustees attended a state convention in Cincinnati and met visitors including Mrs Cline and others from Albany Ames Charleston Athens Adelphi. Reverend Dent spoke to children and managers, praising the institution and urging gratitude to supporters and staff with a hopeful view toward a heavenly home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheel
Cinccinnati
Cline
Dr. Vohres
Albany
Graham
Charleston
W. Va
Patterson
Ames
Lash
Philipps
Athens
Dent
Adelphi
Fowler
Heavenly Home
Clothing. Zenner Co. offers large men and boys stock in Athens
Advertisement from D Zenner & Co announcing a large stock of men and boys clothing direct from manufacturers in Athens with styles and prices to suit the times. Also a personal notice offering a $50 reward for return of a seal skin pocket-book lost between Trimble township near Sedalia and Athens containing 500 in currency 10000 in notes a 100000 Republic Coal stock certificate and other papers to J W Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Coal Company
Trimble
Sedalia
D. Zenner & Co
Athens
Trimble Township
J. W. Jones
Silks and Velveteens Offered in Ohio Markets
A dealer touts a line of silks praised for quality finish and elegance and claims prices defy competition. Also features a handsome range of Boulevard Velveteens noted as unsurpassed in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Boulevard
Murphy Moves Snioon and Cigar Stand to New Location
M P Murphy relocates from his former room to the old H H Dorr drug stand, fitting up a new beatatyle shop to offer customers a full line of snioon and cigar products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Murphy
H. H. Dorr
Beatatyle
Uncalled Letters At Athens Post Office 1886 List
Sept 20 1886 uncalled letters remaining at Athens post office include Mrs D A Allen Wesley Breyfogle Capito A A Hood Miss Martha Luther J M Mago Miss Florence Warich Miss Amy Williams Aretias and others C C Suectpon P M act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Allen
D. A
Breyfogle
Wesley
Capito
A. A
Hawley
Calvers
Hood
Martha
Luther
J. M
Mago
Florence
Warich
Amy
Williams
Aretias
C. C. Suectpon
P. M
Hats and Caps in Athens County Shop Offers Wide Selection
Hats and caps in our Hat and Cap department. Stock large enough to fit every man and boy in Athens County. Prices lower than ever. D. Zenner & Co. Piano For sale. A first class piano nearly as good as new described as in perfect order for sale cheap. Inquire at Messenger office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
D. Zenner & CO
Carpets and Oil Cloths Promoted by Zenner & Co
N. E. Dean, auctioneer of Amesville in Athens County, will attend to selling real estate and personal property. The firm promises satisfaction and reasonable prices for carpets and oil cloths with prompt attention to all communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lb. Zenner & CO
N. E. Dean
Amesville
Athens County
Fall Goods Arrive as D Zenner & Coa Completes Purchases
D Zenner and Company report near completion of their fall goods purchases with stock arriving by freight cars daily. Customers are invited to call and examine the selections as they spill into the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Zenner & Coa
Geods
Miss Cook Opens Fashionable Millinery At Forwards House
Miss Lizzie V Cook occupies the store room in the Forwards House building and displays a strictly fashionable stock of milinery goods. The assortment includes hats felts straws velvets plumes and numerous ornaments with special emphasis on fine straws and trimmed hats. Satisfaction and low prices are guaranteed inviting ladies and county residents to call and inspect the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Lizzie V. Cook
Athens
County
Miss Cook
Grand Opening Millinery Goods Week of Fair Display
Grand opening announces a display of ladies and children's hats and trims to match. Dates listed include October 6 7 7 9 during the fair week, urging townsfolk to remember the date for the newest elegant line.
Dr J H Moore to Lecture at Central Hotel Athens
Noted path ogenetic specialist Dr J H Moore will be at the Central Hotel in Athens on Friday next September 24 to consult chronic invalids. His new Pathogenetic treatment is said to be successful across the state. readers are urged to see the advertisement in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Moore
Central Hotel
Athens
Pebbled Goats and Spring Heel Button Shoes Ads
Pebbled Misses Goat and Spring heel Button Shoes sizes 13 to 2 priced at 81 50 a good solid shoe for school wear at Staleys Cash Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goat
Staley’s Cash Shoe
Todd and Hamilton married in Carbon home wedding
A marriage occurred on September 19 1886 at the bride’s parents’ residence in Carbon. Rev RK C Harper performed the ceremony joining Henry Todd and Hattle Hamilton in matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd—Hamilton
Carbon
RK. C. Harper
Henry Todd
Hattle Hamilton
Died Carter and Wills obituary notes from Ohio region
DIED CARTER Died of typhoid fever September 17 1886 Ephriam Carter at his Glen Ebon residence Athens county Ohio aged 68 funeral held Plains M E Church September 1st by Rev K C Harper WILLS Died September 16 1886 Carbondale Ethel daughter of Elihu and Hester Wills spinal meningitis funeral conducted by Rev K R C Harper September 20 at the family residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Ephriam Carter
Glen Ebon
Athens County
Ohio
The
Plains’ M. E. Church
K. C. Harper
Wills
Carbondale
Ethel
Elihu
Hester Wills
KR. C. Harper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heathman’s Star Butter Crackers
John Friday
Daily London Times
T. V. Roy
Deanville
Johnson & Patterson
Nelsonville
Elmer Davis
Join Matthews
Sam Sommer
Pomeroy
John Cartright
Mason City
C. L. Kurtz
State
Republican Executive Committee
Gen. Hamilton
Temperance
Pomeroy Telegraph
Buchtel
Nick Johnson
George Lane
Johnson
Lane
Willie
D. J. Evans
116Th O. V. I
Ebenezer W. Brady
Fort Russell
Wyoming Territory
Brady
116Th
Herald
Journal
Charley Minton
Chas. Angell
Hook and Ladder Company
Hector Angell
Lercal Personal
Staley
Childrens Name News
Pernmvnsace
Lew Wilttecry Tere
Cana,al
Wall Street
New York
ATHEN
GAS Light Company
Jane
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