Local Notes From Athens A Busy Period Of Visits And Events
Mrs. Judge Guthrie of Cincinnati visits Athens and Pony marks a best track time. H D Mirrick of Hannibal guests James D Brown. Abner Cooley of West Liberty revisits friends. Nelsonville man William Dalton dies after illness. Rev Nourse travels to McConnellsville on church business. Miss Ella Van Deman guests Mrs J L Jones. Miss Jennie Devol visits. Weather milder than required. N H Van Vorhes reports Hot Springs info. Coal shipments from Nelsonville reach 747 cars. Watermelon stock sale discussed with Jim Farrell. Thos Wilson of California visits Albany area. Masonic cornerstone laid October 10. Mary Lee fractures ankle. Henry O Blenness builds cottage for Prof Devol. Roll Waterman relocates to new home on Congress Street. Prosecutor Jewett’s numerous successful cases noted. Judge L Jewett visits rural retirement. W H Thomas of South Carolina to speak at City Hall. Park Carpenter loyalty questioned by malcontents silent on honesty. Col N H Van Vorhes returns to Athens. Mrs Van Vorhes travels. General Sheridan praises meeting in Albany. Republicans endorse A J Frame for Treasurer. strong GOP activity county wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dalton
Nelsonville
Nourse
McConnellsville
Nathan Tucker
Stewart
Ella van Deman
Washington D. H
J. L. Jones
Jennie Devol
Tiffin
Athens
Angie Brown
N. H. van Vorhes
Albany Echo
Thos. Wilson
California
A. Wilson
Lee Township
Masonic
Mary
J. N. Lee
Henry O’blenness
Devol
Roll Waterman
Chas. D. Norris
Congress Street
L. M. Jewett
L. Jewett
W. H. Thomas
South Carolina
City Hall
Hot Springs
Emancipation Celebration Draws Colored Delegation to Belpre
A large and diverse colored delegation from Athens including the Athens lodge of Good Templars traveled to Belpre on Saturday to join in the Emancipation Celebration. The day featured speeches, songs, dance, and feast with attendees reporting a highly enjoyable experience and a notable absence of recent Democratic apostates. The article notes Republican activity in Trimble, Major Townsend's court appearances in Marietta, and upcoming canvassing plans. It also mentions church services, Judge West’s travel and remarks about Republican enthusiasm, a juvenile base ball game in McArthur, new law licenses for E. B. Jewett, Calvin S. Welch, and D. R. Rood, the Harvest Moon’s splendor, and a threshing note about John W. Scott’s oats harvest and upcoming Republican threshing in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Democratic Party
Messrs
E. B
Berry’) Jewett
Calvin S. Welch
de Steigner & Jewett
District Court
D. R. Rood
Marietta
S. 5. Knowles
Pleasanton Ladies Sage Varity Supper for Church Fund
Pleasanton ladies announce a Wednesday evening variety supper on October 3 in the M E Church to raise funds for church refitting. Admission 50 cents, or one dollar per couple, with a large crowd expected for a good time. Earlier, a minister traveling to conference in Lancaster lost about fifty dollars in Ath ens before it was recovered and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Pleasanton
M. E
Athens
Lancaster
Nelson
Warren House
Miss Lizzie Bayard Weds Dr Charles Carpenter in Athens
Miss Lizzie F Bayard formerly a Athens public school teacher married Dr Charles D Carpenter assistant physician at the Hospital for the Insane in Columbus. The ceremony was at Judge John Welch's home with about one hundred guests. A lavish feast followed. Gifts included a gold watch silverware and more. A telegram from Boston offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie F. Bayard
Athens
Charles D. Carpenter
Hospital For the
Columbus
Ohio
John Welch
J. M. Nourse
Presbyterian Church
Welch
Boston
Carpenter
Platform dance at county fair opens with Athens Guards
The opening day of the county fair features a platform dance under the Athens Guards for young people. Our next issue will publish J B Fowler’s detailed report on his Athens township canvass for the Children’s Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Guards
J. 8. Fowler
Athens Township
Open Letter on Grosvenor and Party Alignment
A letter criticizes Gen. C H Grosvenor for saying Republicans and Democrats share platforms on Amendments and financial policy. It notes his past support and potential shift to the Democrats, suggesting GOP voters may restrain him. An executive notice announces no semi annual meeting for the Pioneer Association and a public reading at Athens city hall on Oct 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Amesville
Republican Executive Committee
Gen
C. H. Grosvenor
United States
Ohio
Hayes
Gen. Grosvenor
Democrats
Aleck
Pioneer Association
County
Athens
Central Committee appoints meetings across counties
The Central Committee names meetings at Big Run on Saturday evening September 29 with Major Townsend, Mineral City on Monday October 1, Amesville on Teasday evening October 2, and Nelsonville on Saturday evening October 6, all led by Major Townsend. Further meetings will be announced. E H Moore chairs, Emmett Tompkins secretary. Sheridan’s strong City Hall speech praised as well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Big Run
Major Townsend
Mineral City
Amesville
Teasday
Townsend
Nelsonville
E. H. Moore
Emmett Tompkins
Sec’y
Rail line work links Columbus to Straiteville steel rail
The Hocking Valley Company will soon relay the Straiteville branch with steel rails completing continuous steel rail from Columbus. The Smith family of Middleport is visiting Athens while Rev D J Smith attends a conference in Chillicothe. The Gazette notes rumors of a Nelsonville rolling mill likely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley Company
Straiteville
Columbus
Rev
D. J. Smith
Middleport
Athens
Mr. S
Chillicothe
Nelsonville
Masonic Lodge Meeting Tonight for Paramathia No 25
Members of Paramathia Lodge No 25 F and A M are urgently requested to meet at their hall tonight September 27. W H Harris secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramathia Lodge No. 25
A. M
W.H. Harris
Sec’y
Dress fabrics and fair notices at Athens and Military Fair
The Grecian Athens reports the ministerial question settled and promotes D. Zenner & Co as the area’s cheapest and most varied dress fabrics stock with elegant selection and low prices. Ads urge Military Fair support, dining at W A Potter’s Hall, cake varieties at K K Golden, and a dance at the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
D. Zenner & Co
Cincinnati
D Zenner Co Adverts Fall Goods At Low Prices
The issue highlights D Zenner & Co offering a large fall stock with low prices as John Friday returns from eastern markets. Readers are urged to visit the store to see the array of seasonable merchandise and an array of attractions, including silk goods and fine kid gloves, with dance events at the fairgrounds and emphasis on better fits and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Zenner & Co
John Friday
Local sales and fair appeals in Athens retail notices
Advertisements announce a Military Fair with friendly community appeal inviting ladies and country visitors to contribute fancy work and food, while K. K. Golden and Kurtz Norris promote fresh confectioneries jewelry and extensive bridal and jewelry selections at low Athens prices. Laird & Graham tout new season groceries and candies at affordable rates on State Street, inviting old and new customers to shop No. 1 goods. Families are urged to buy fresh Baltimore oysters or bulk oysters from K K Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Laird & Graham
State Street
Athens
Court
Kurtz & Norris
One Price Store Offers Jeans and Muslin Deals
An advertisement for M. Selig & Co. promotes heavy jeans at 12 cents and Lonsdale Muslin at a yard, highlighting the newly opened One Price Store opposite C. H. Beautiful plaid and plain Dress Goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H
M. Selig & Co’s
Kincade Mills Advertises Upgraded Mill at Athens Ohio
The Kin cade Mill, repaired and now with French burrs and a new Case Turbine water wheel, pledges top quality work and warranties. It will pay cash for wheat at Kin cade Mill or the Athens mill. D B Stewart announces location and hours at K K Golden’s house for visitors, noting a ladies’ apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kincade Mills
Kincade
Athens
Ohio
D. B. Stewart
Local Cloth Prices and Watch Bargains Prominent in Ad
An advertisement notes Muslin priced at 6ds per yard at M & Co opposite the Court. Kurtz & Norris slash prices on standard American watches inviting gentlemen to inspect their chronometers. M. Selig & Co offers fine all wool cashimers at 75cts at the One Price Store, highlighting low prices and broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Seuia & Co
Court House
Kurtz & Norris
M. Selig & Co’s
Military Fair entertainments and local commerce notices
An OCR fragment notes events for October 4 and 5 at a Military Fair with humorous readings by Judge Welch and other acts. It also advertises clothing stock from M. Selig & Co, Kurtz & Norris watches at low prices, imported nuts and fruits from K. K. Golden, ice for sale by W. H. Potters, and Rams for sale from BE. Faucett & Sons. Also mentions go to Walkers for shoe repairs and owenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addi
Judge Welch
Daniel
Emmett Tompkins
Sayers Death in Ames Township on Sept 22 1877
Silas Sayers aged 43 years died in Ames township after forty two years residency. He leaves a wife and seven children. funeral services were held Sunday conducted by Rev. R. C. Harper with a large attendance. Carr Deaths in Jackson Ohio Leander D. Carr died of consumption at his father H. J. Carr’s home in Jackson in his 8th year.
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Presbyterian Church
Nourse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Z. MM. Lash, M.D
Drs. Johnson & Wiilson
Practice of
Medicine & Surgery
Main Street
Judge Guthrie
Cincin- Cincinnati
H.D. Mirrick
Hannibal
James D. Brown
Abner Cooley
West Liberty
Iowa
Jim Farrell
Park Carpenter
Trimble
Majors Townsend and Jewett
Oxford
West
Pomeroy
Sheridan
McArthur
Our
John W. Scott
Scott
Mr. Cummings
United Brethren Conference
Dixon
Brown & Roach
Albany Road
H. H. Gitteau
Jacob Jones
George Falloon
R. A. Constable
Thos. Blackstone
Bainbridge
Ross County
Europe
London
the Insane Asylum
Stewart Hamblin
Episcopal Hall
W. H. Lankaster
Supreme Court
A. Kb, Walker
Gen. Sheridan
W. A. Potter’s
K. K. Golden's
Fair Grounds
M. Selig Co
K. K. Golden
Baltimore
K. K
Lonsdale
Ree Yard
M. Selig & Co.’s
K. K. Golden’s
Ional Anuea
M. Selig & Co
H. Porter
W. H. Potters
Faucett & Sons
Allen
George Allen
Alexander Township
I-G. SinwTwUos
Su Sur
Phil Coffee
Ea Soda
Bartlett
Promiah Morris
Athens County
Smith
Oak
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