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Athens Messenger And Herald (Newspaper) - July 9, 1891, Athens, Ohio The Athens messenger july 9,1891. 5 Xich a to Tencati Eimi. A the Athens town Council had no meeting monday night. Be quorum. The senatorial convention will be held in Athens next thursday and every Delegate should Endeavor to be present a the members the county Board elections will meet and organize today thursday. A the wife Richard Saddler this place died wednesday morning consumption. A president w. Scott the Ohio state University has our thanks for the catalogue that institution for 1890-91. A Large shipments Early peaches which began this week Are the Advance instalments the immense peach crop which Athens county will yield this season. A a pleasant social event which All the Large number present highly enjoyed was an apron party Given by misses Lizzie Hackman and Rhoda a Scott last Friday evening. A . Austin m. Frame Coolville returned monday from a pleasant several Days visit with his Brothers . A. B. Frame Piqua and . John a. Frame Columbus. A . George Dyson attended the funeral . Theo. N. Wilson at Gallipolis last monday As a representative Param Uthia Lodge f. K a. M. Of which the deceased was a member. A Harvey m. And W. Roach have purchased the grocery Stock d. M. Burchfield and will continue the business in the same room. They Are Active and enterprising business men. A the Middleport Herald says judge Desteiguer a speech acceptance at the late judicial convention in that City that it was a one the most appropriate Ever heard in the court House. A a there was an unusual array drunks and disorder lies before the mayor this week but his Honor being out town yesterday we were unable to get a report the proceedings his court for publication. A Friday last the Earth reached its greatest distance from the Sun and the following Day the glorious 4th, the scream the american Eagle reverberated throughout the entire distance As great As it was. A mrs. Henry Zenner and mrs. A. Kessinger handsomely entertained a Large number their friends wednesday evening. The occasion was a most delightful one and was greatly enjoyed by All present. A Enterprise and tenacity with a Little Loose change to meet legitimate expenses is what every town that expects to Prosper needs. Just now it is in no sense congratulatory to say that the citizens Athens have their eyes open. A our old Friend Thomas Pirt who will be remembered for the leading hand which he took in events connected with the big strike in this Valley in �?T84, was some Days since recommissioned the police Force the c., h. V. Amp t. A a game Between the victorious Athens a stars Quot and the notable new Straits Ville and Shawnee nine will take place at the Ball Park the fair grounds Here Friday afternoon next week. This will be a game Worth going far to see. A judge w. S. Wilson who went to Indianapolis about a month ago to undergo medical treatment at the hands his brother . Chaa. L. Wilson for a bad Case facial paralysis returned Home yesterday very nearly wholly cured. A major Townsend returned tuesday evening from his trip to Des Moines Iowa where he addressed an audience ten thousand people the fourth. The major is enthusiastic in expressions his delightful experiences while abroad. A we greatly regret having to announce that judge Welch continues to grow visibly weaker from Day to Day perhaps we should have written from hour to hour and his condition therefore is a source no Little anxiety to his friends. A an Exchange complaint ugly observes that there is something manifestly wrong in the custom which gives a minister $5 and a wedding supper for performing a marriage ceremony which Only takes five minutes while the editor who takes two hours to set up the list presents Only gets a piece cake and often not even that a Athens seems to be lining up with the rest the bicycle world. Hardly a week now passes without the appearance some timid debutant mounted a glistening a safety Quot a and there promises to be quite a Galaxy these Graceful beauties right Here in Athens before the season advances very far. It w said to be a very healthful and Farina Ting exercise. A Friday evening . George ear Hart was presented with an elegant Gold Chain and patriarch militant harm by the members Sereno Lodge i. O. O. F. Through Captain Geo. R. Walker whose accompanying remarks were lastly complimentary the Donee. Or. Earhart in turn appropriately made known his grateful appreciation the kind consideration the part his brother members the Lodge which the Bestowal the handsome present reflected. A Friday last David Seville the pugilist who had been brought Here from the Penitentiary appeared with one his counsel. Major l. M. Jewett judge Guthrie being ill at the time before judge Desteiguer and entered into. Bond in the sum $1500 pending the hearing his Case in the supreme court a petition in error. On the Day named the said court adjourned not to meet again until the 29th next september which assures Seville his Freedom until after the lapse warm weather at least though his counsel Are confident in feeling that his Legal vexations As far As his present involvement with the Law is concerned virtually ended with last fridays proceedings. A it kept our hotels hustling to provide All applicants with dinner the fourth and one More them proved unequal to the task. This we know was the Case at the Pioneer hostelry the Brown House were Over too guests were dined and Many More turned away. The Coleman and Palmer houses each dined nearly As Many and at the new Brown they were yet serving dinner when we called there in the Middle the afternoon. Yery generally our visitors from the Rural districts brought lunch baskets with them and at High noon the Publio grounds North the College Campus were closely dotted with family groups eating dinner. A the excursion to the City Toronto Over the great Buckeye route which leaves Athens and All other stations that popular line travel next tuesday july 14th, offers Opportunity for one the most delightful and instructive trips that will be afforded this season connected As it will be with delightful sub excursions splendid steamers from Toronto. The occasion the excursion being the convention the International teachers association an intelligent and refined class people can confidently be anticipated to mainly compose the body tickets Good to and incl ending july 17. A the Corn in common with everything else that grows is doing finely this grandly bounteous and prolific season neither the Adverse weather nor the ravages its natural insect enemies having impeded its growth and confident anticipation is justified one the most a indent Corn crops known in the history this Section and what is important to be considered in this connection there is fall reason to expect that after it is garnered it will command a Price in the Market that will be highly Gratifying to Farmers. A a Large Rattlesnake with eighteen rattles is reported to have been killed recently near Broadwell station Rome township. This reptile is said to have been known to exist in that locality for a number years and is supposed to be the last its species in that part the county and very Likely in the entire county As Well. It is within the recollection those now living when a a rattlers numerous by abounded in the Section the county named Aud that the last one has been killed no one will be found to regret. A . John tar Ley who sometime since was taken to St. Francis Hospital Columbus to undergo an operation for Cataract which had destroyed the sight both eyes returned Home one Day last week with the sight one Eye fully restored. After in time the remaining Eye will be subjected like operation and it is to be hoped an equally successful one. Or. Varley is greatly rejoiced Over the restoration his sight and we join his friends in congratulating him his Good Fortune. A the following is the list senatorial delegates appointed by the Central committee at its meeting in May j. E. Weidman d. L. Sleeper l. Glazier John f. Biddle L. Lovell W. Ham a. Learned t. W. Def fee d. W. Cornell 8. Johnson w. B. Johnson j. M. Allen m. D. Cached s. R. Lowery e. L. Hawk w. Barnes h. C. Comstock j. M. Shu Gart w. M. Larimer Abner Juniper w. S. Wollett d. D. Fuller e. D. Sayer Alex. Beattie e. Kessinger will Vorhes w. S. Chamberlain j. W. Bryson James Hazen Jno. A. Stephenson and t. Allison. A the following applicants for original pensions were before the medical examining Board Here wednesday last week Eden Moore 17th V. I., Rosco Worthen 68d V. I. Harvey Cooley 116th V. I., j. W. Hoshower 18th V. I. Also the following applicants for increase pension Erastus e. Curtis Geo. W. Cooper Benj. N. Flowers Samuel Coleman Malcolm h. Tucker end Joe. C. Cofield. A Farmers All ought to know that the Ohio agricultural Experiment station at Columbus sends its regular bulletins free to All who request them. These bulletins give the result experiments made the farm and contain much valuable information. Any Farmer who desires to receive them regularly can Send his request Aud address to Experiment station Columbus 0. A we had occasion several Days since to greatly Admire and enjoy the exquisite Beauty and fragrance a number splendid magnolias which mrs. Thos. A. Jones had sent from Norfolk va., to her Stater miss rate Hoyt and which were received Here in remarkably fresh condition. The Peart la a teens. Though Athens in other years has had More pretentious celebrations the i fourth than saturday last we Are i unable to recall an instance the kind which Drew together a larger assemblage 1 people from every part the county a one that apparently enjoyed them. Selves in greater degree. Evidently the Large gathering came from every direction with the pre intent having a Good time which determination was happily favored by As Fine weather As has at any time been realized in this latitude. The Street Parade included a number interesting features none More so than the representation the several states the Union by As Many attract Stively and similarly attired Little girl from the children a Home who under the supervision superintendent Arm Trong occupied a decorated platforms Wagon drawn by six horses. The exhibit presented a very pretty appearance. An equal number Little misses the Public schools airily Clad in White occupied another platform Wagon and were a no less attractive feature the Parade and the presence which is due to the Public spirit and patriotism superintendent Wheaton by whose arrangement and management this pleasant feature the Parade was provided. Thou there was an amusing assemblage character representations drawn by wagons from the West end which Section town can always be relied to contribute its full share any Public occasion. We Are constrained to pass Over other features the Parade worthy notice the tout ensemble which was under the direction and guidance Deputy sheriff Carl Porter the grand marshal. Shortly following the Parade the assembled multitude repaired to the fair grounds to witness the game base Ball Between the Athens stars and the Marietta Grays the horse racing and the Sycicle contest. The game throughout elicited the most exciting interest the part the immense crowd spectators and which from its beginning was one sided in favor the a stars a the Brilliant achievements Norris in the Box and Peeples behind the Bat particularly calling out the Heartiest demonstrations applause. In the opening inning Welch and West went to first Safe hits super hit a liner to Kennedy and was Pat oat Watkins hit Safe and sent Welch across the Home plate West followed a wild throw Watkins stole second and came to third Peeples hit and scored walkers clean hit Oyer left fielders head. Peeples got out running to third and Norris lined out to Center fielder retiring the the Grays then came to the Bat Kennedy hitting Safe stole second. Mcclure batted out Mcclara hit to super and went to first Kennedy moved Down to third Beasley was batted out Curry hit Safe and Kennedy scored. Garry retired the Side by batting out then the a a stars took the Bat from which time they had things their own Way. Stars.8 6 0 1 4 0 1 4�?19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0�?2 earned runs Athens is Marietta i. Two base hits Walker Watkins Lowry. Three base hit Peeples. Stolen bases a West Walker Kennedy Welch double play Walker and West Mcclure and Brown. Base balls off Norris 2, off Garry 5. Hit by pitched balls Garry i. Struck Otus by Norris 7, by Garry i. Passed balls Peeples 2, Beasley 4. Wild pitches Norris 2. Garry 8. Hits Athens 28, Marietta 3. Errors Athens 8, Marietta la. Umpire Dean Alderman. Time game two boars. Notes. West stole bases at his will. Umpire Alderman gave perfect satisfaction. Athens never had a better Short Stop than super. Walker Watkins Peeples Lowry and Welch made the Long hits. Walker made a splendid throw from right Field Home stopping a run. The Grays were thoroughly Defeated and will continue to stand in wholesome Awe the their team it is Clear needs a steady Cool headed Captain manager. The racing was in some respects the Best and most closely contested that has taken place the grounds. From shortly after noon until six clock in the evening the Speed track was occupied with one other the classes. D. Moore a Fine stallion Tilford gave an exhibition Speed in a half mile trotting dash going Over the space in one minute and eleven seconds without any urging an achievement which went to yet further strengthen the general impression that he is the finest horse his kind Ever owned in Athens county. Newton b the Athens Breeding stables trotted two single mile heats in 2.28 and 2.30$, respectively. The mixed race was specially exciting and interesting and in which there were three entries. Shell bark owned by Fred Israel Athens Bay Dave owned by w. Duffy Marietta and Nugget owned by i. G. Poston Nelsonville which was won by Bay Dave. Time 2.89$. Clara Wells owned by j. C. Bower Athens Fleety owned by Elza Armstrong Hubbardsville and Bay Harry owned by the Warren Bros. Of Athens. Bay Harry won. Time 2.47$. Grey Eagle owned by h. A. Beasley Marietta Blue Dick owned by Rice Bennett Amesville and Ivanhoe owned by j. B. Potter Amesville Oon Eju ded the racing with a mile dash in which Grey Eagle was the Winner. The Etc i Cle contest. The Sycicle race which was called at Quarter to one clock attracted considerable attention. It was the first wheel race under strict association rules Ever Given the track Here which was inconveniently rough for Sycicle racing but owing to the a High Grade character Aud easy running qualities the wheels engaged in the race this obstacle was largely overcome. The entries and places assigned the contestants were As follows Connett Athens Riding a a Swift a first place Moco Marietta Riding a a Colombia a second place Green Dayton Riding a a rambler a third place a. D. Alderman Marietta Riding a a Columbia a fourth place. The last named gentleman proved an easy Winner the race which was a half mile dash in 1.43, Connett coming in a close second and Green third. Mccoy entered merely for the purpose making no the a a go and sprinted Bat a few rods. The three contestants Are All crack riders the wheel and the race was in All respects a Success. Alderman is a rider considerable experience and his fancy exhibitions in front the judges stand just before the Start were difficult but were executed in the most easy and Graceful manner. A purse $25 was divided among the contestants. Highest All in Leavening . S. Gov report aug. 17, 1889. Drowned. Shortly after noon thursday last Frank aged sixteen son . And mrs. Jas. Herreid living several Miles West Athens was drowned in the Hocking a Short distance beyond the b. Amp. O. S. W. Depot Here at a Point which has for Many years been a favorite bathing place with boys and older persons As Well. There were with him at the time three other boys All younger than himself one whom started to swim across the Stream Bat who before reaching the opposite Shore heard Young Herrold who was following in his Wake cry for help and who immediately after Sank beneath the surface. Charles Pilcher who was in a boat near by Learned the casualty from the boy referred to gave the alarm and at once began search for Herrold in which he was shortly after joined by Mac. Cochran Charles Foster . Dodds Roy Pilcher Geo. Falloon and several others whom report the melancholy incident had earliest reached. A Large number our citizens were drawn to the River by the rapid spread the intelligence. An Hoar More elapsed before the body was recovered at a Point near the locality the Accident by the Aid a grappling Hook in the hands Mac. Cochran and drawn into the boat occupied by him Aud . Dodds. Immediately reaching the Shore the doctor at once resorted to proper efforts for the resuscitation the lifeless body in which he was zealously aided by drs. Alderman and Steele who by this time had arrived Aud All whom continued their efforts to restore life As Long As the remotest possibility Success remained. Life was doubtless extinct before the attempt at restoration had begun. Yonng Herrold was employed in the grocery store Jeff Herrold near the Hocking Valley depot and to whose House his remains were conveyed and subsequently taken to the Home his parents in the country. He was a youth Bright intelligence and Good morals. Appalling Railroad Accident. A terrible and life destroying Accident Ocen rred the Kanawha and Michigan Railroad Early saturday morning near farm station about eight Miles this Side Charleston West a. The excursion train which was involved in the Accident contained about eighty passengers largely made up the order United american workmen Charleston and employees the k. Amp m. Road who were going to spend the fourth with their respective families at various Points the Road. There were besides quite a number other citizens aboard the ill fated train which was to run through to Columbus. The trestle where the Accident occurred is probably 80 feet High in the Center Aud about 800 feet Long. About the Center the trestle fire had in some manner broken out and had burned some the ties. These gave Way under the weight the heavy train. The engine and baggage car passed Over safely but the ties gave Way under the ashes derailing them. They jolted along some 50 feet Oyer the ties shaking the passengers up and giving them the first warning their Fate then left the trestle carrying their Load human lives to death. Fifteen persons were instantly killed and All others in the passenger coaches were More less seriously injured a number them fatally. Among the killed was . Theo. N. Wilson for a number years the staff the Athens Asylum and who was Well and favourably known to Many the citizens Athens. Included among the injured were w. B. Reed popularly known As a dad Quot a locomotive Engineer residing in Athens and James son . Clark Blackwood also Athens whose injuries Are the most serious nature. For several Days the life Young Blackwood Hung in the balance but at last accounts he was reported to be improving. A Gibbs the berber has the finest s topped to sorial parlor in Athena. A employs none Bat first class workmen. Give him a Call. Baking powder absolute pure 80cutt a Noth. Who a visiting Athens and who Bavo a a. Hon. Chaa. L. Kurtz spent sunday with his Athens friends. Or. Geo. Welsh Chillicothe was a noticeable visitor our streets monday. Mrs. John Selby left wednesday to visit relatives and friends at canal Winchester Franklin Donn to. Or. And mrs. Henry Zenner have As a pleasantly entertained guest miss Roe a sister mrs. Zeunert a. Or. F. S. Newsom Post Falls Idaho is the present guest his brother . Charles s. Newsom. Mrs. Shen Crew Chester Hill was the guest her Niece mrs. Geo. Falloon Aud family Over the fourth. Or. Geo. Carpenter Cleveland is again visiting Athens much to the gratification his numerous Friend. Mrs. Ellab. Gueren following a Brief pleasant visit among her Many friends in Athens has returned to Minneapolis. Miss Lillian Payne Frost spent the fourth in Athens with her Cousin miss Lizzie Smith the Smith House. Or. Frank Dell Columbus is visiting his grandparents . And mrs. Aaron Dell and is looking extremely Well. Or. Frank Dean has returned to Columbus following a Brief agreeable visit with his parents . And mrs. William Dean. Or. Emil Seligo Philadelphia a former prominent Athens merchant was the guest sunday . Aud mrs. Sam. Sommer. Miss Ella West an attractive Young miss Millford Clermont county is visiting her grandmother mrs. T. Hoyt and family. Chas. G. Matthews student in the University Here has gone North to spend his vacation his trip combining business with pleasure. Miss Helen Hoyt returned monday evening from an agreeable Brief visit with her father . Jesse n. Hoyt and family Columbus. Mrs. Ervin Clark formerly miss Louie Beasley Columbus and her sister in Law miss Emma Are the guests . And mrs. David Dyson. Mrs. C. L. Kurtz Columbus and children Are pleasant Athens visitors Aud Are the guests mrs. Kurtzis Mother mrs. E. P. Jewett. Or. Ciny Mclean has As agreeable guests his family his Mother mrs. Eliza Mclean Aud his brother John r., Washington H., Ohio. Miss Minnie Pfaff an interesting Young miss Marietta who has been the guest miss Ella Foster for several Days returned Home yesterday. Misses Katie Anna and Ella Carlton Coolville have been visiting their aunt mrs. W. W. Watkins has also miss Vida Caldwell Carthage township. Mrs. Emma Barnes Columbus with her Little son in visiting her Sisters mrs. Reynolds lash and mrs. De. Carpenter and their respective families at and near Athens. Mrs. Will Foley accompanied by her daughter Bessie left sunday night to visit her Mother and her sister miss Ollie Tyson who reside near Martinsburg West Virginia. Mrs. George Falloon went to Gallipolis monday to attend the funeral Theodore n. Wilson who was killed in the Accident the k. Amp m. Near Charleston saturday. Captain Len. Brown Woodbury n. J., is a pleasurably greeted visitor among his wide Circle former Home friends who Are gratified to see him looking so Well. He will remain several weeks. Or. Roll Waterman a former Well known Athens druggist but who for a number years has held a desk in Lemons pension office at Washington is visiting his friends in Athens and is looking remarkably Well. Or. Charles Miller whose father was a former partner . Jacob shakier and de. Brunner whose father was for several years Engineer at the Athens Asylum both intelligent Yonng men Portsmouth Ohio were renewing Friendship with their Young acquaintances in this place daring the past week and while Here were the guests the family . Jacob Shafter. Church and society Motis. A w. C. T. U. Meeting will be held at the Headquarters the Union in stewarts Hall tuesday evening july 14th. All Are invited. Children a Day will be observed next sunday evening at the m. E. Church with appropriate exercises by the children the Sabbath school. Rev. E. D. Murch Rutland pastor the Church Christ at that place will Exchange pulpits next sunday with miss A. Morse and will preach at both the morning and evening service. The woman a foreign missionary society the m. E. Church will meet at the residence mrs. D. B. Stewart Friday afternoon july 10th, at three clock. A full attendance is desired. Tea served at half past five. Everybody process. It is very important in this age vast material Progress that a remedy be pleasing to the taste and to the Eye. Easily taken acceptable to the stomach and healthy in its nature and effects. Possessing these banalities syrup figs is the one perfect laxative and most Gentil i Auretio known. A . John Butts aged shout 28, who with his family lives near Guysville Sud who is a son . We. Butts a Well known citizen the same locality met with a Yery painful and serious Accident one Day last week while operating a portable saw Mill in Carthage township and which is Likely to involve the loss a leg. Acc Dently tripping Over an obstacle he was brought in Contact with the saw which out into his right leg from a Point about twelve inches below the knee extending upward through the knee joint which was frightfully lacerated. In the opinion his physician . F. P. Mcvay amputation the limb can hardly be avoided As a last report. Business men s meeting. The merchants and business men will hold a meeting in the Council chamber at the City Hall this thursday evening at 8 clock to organize a business menus protective association. The meeting will be addressed by . L. E. Be Monte representative the merchants retail commercial Agency Chicago 111. All business men Are requested to attend this meeting. A the Grays leave this morning with their guns their swords and their pistols for Athens to play the stars that Marietta Leader. And they disconsolately returned Home after the stars got through with them without a their swords their guns and their pistols a which were surrendered As trophies War to their successful competitors. Advertised letters. The following list letters remained in the Athens Post office uncalled for july 6th Allen mrs. Hannah Brown e. W. Colburn miss Laura Caroline Cowan Martha Cornell wort Glenn mrs. Hannah Howard. Leonard Kenney Wayne Perrin miss Lizzie Reeves B. Ampler v. E. Welch a. T. G. W. Barer p. M. State Ohio City Toledo Lucas county it Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner the firm f. Cheney a co., doing business in the City Toledo county and state aforesaid and that said firm will pay the sum one Hundred dollars for each and every Case Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use Halls Catarrh cure. Frank j. Cheney. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this 6th Day december a. D. 1886. A. W. Gleason Seal. Notary Public. Halls Catarrh cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces the system. Send for testimonials free. F. Chenet amp co., Toledo Sold by druggists 75 cts. To toy ship clerks and trustees. Auditors office Athens co., o., Athens o., july 6th, 1891. As the state Board equalisation real property will not adjourn until after August let and some time must necessarily elapse before the Road tax duplicate can be prepared for the use township clerks i think it advisable that supervisors for the present use their last years abstracts Road taxes and after the new Road duplicate is sent out Issue the Road receipts for the proper amounts. A. Frame auditor. Why Isnit this a Good thing . Fenners kidney and backache cure is warranted to give satisfaction in every Oase Money returned. Such a proposition be thought if the Medicine Wasny to Superior to All others. Of Itu Aby. Or. John Rickey Brief mention whose recent death St his late Home in Alexander township was contained in the my Megji july and was the possessor estimable qualities which commanded for him Tho Friendship and esteem All who know him. Absolute integrity and open handed Benevolence were prominent among his amiable characteristic traits and nothing is exaggerated in saying that the death no citizen Athens county was More deeply and sincerely mourned by a Large number mends neighbors and acquaintances than that . Rickey. The deceased was born october lath iwo. In Jefferson county Ohio where he was married. Sept. Lath. I a to m Kim Rich a Jones. In the fall Ina he removed to Athens county where be continued to reside during life his Home St the time bus death being within three fourths s mile from the spot which was occupied by bus dwelling when be tint removed Bete. March 1st. Imo he associated himself with the Baptist Church which he remained a strictly consistent member until his decease always practically illustrating the sincerity his religious professions by deeds Charity and Christian by napping ant wife a most estimable woman dying in lira he subsequently was United in marriage to her sister mrs. Robnett be proved a sympathetic and Ardful companion la his declining years and who unceasingly administered to his wants when most weighed Down with the infirmities old age. He was the father eight children whoa but three survive him mrs. Jane goads and . John Rickey both my it inc. Rickey both my starlit he Aid til. So Bijj june Auh Happy immortality such lives a his cd at their close with such he which prompted t psalmist a let me die the death it a and let my last sad be Uke his

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