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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1875
Page
4
The MESSENGER recounts advertising notes, railroad earnings, elections, and community items in Athens County. It reports a burglary spike at Coolville and Nelsonville, court actions including a fine for John McFadden, and a pistol of local social life featuring a spelling contest at Atwood Institute and a Presbyterian Sabbath School tableau in Nelsonville.
Milton R. Kearney of Columbus was convicted of forgery after a Wednesday trial. Judge Cartwright overruled his motion for a new trial and sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary for altering coal land leases in the Federal Creek Valley.
The Boston preacher Rev. Dr Angier, who spoke in our Presbyterian church weeks ago, has accepted Calvary Presbyterian Church of Parkersburg. Also note L Brown advertises low prices in today is Messenger with a full stock and underselling rivals in Athens county.
William Hedges of Big Run, founder of Hedgeville, visits town and voices strong optimism about a grand prospect looming for Federal Creek Valley in the near future.
Amateur fishermen have been busy overhauling their nets and tackle this week, signaling an upcoming period of activity by Hocking Creek and its humorous fishy legends. The busy air around the stream suggests a bustling opening as gear is prepared and old gear is retired.
The Athens County Medical Society met at Lash and Gorslene’s office with J. P. Primrose presiding. Officers elected: President J. P. Primrose, 1st vice president G. L. Gorstene, 2d H W E. W. Shepard, Secretary H. M. Lash, Treasurer D. T. Gilliam. Committees named for Admission Finance Ethics Examinations. Next meeting May 25. Also notes on Easter weather signs and local residents Steenrod and Crippen moving, and a minor theft at J. O. Jones residence.
Local notes report slow winter thaw mud delaying garden work and mud season. Samuel Moss remodels his house and sells more hay than any in the area. Teachers attended a recent Athens Institute and felt well paid. Wheat looks to produce an average crop, health is generally good with minor croup. Mr Hosmer Chase moved to suburbs and ships horses to Cincinnati. The Messenger gains a page of general interest items and more county and state notes are desired.
A March 27 incident at Johnson Bros flouring mill involved Mr. J. M. Andrews assisting in replacing a bur. A long pin broke and a bar edge crushed his left big toe, necessitating amputation performed by Dr. H. D. Danford. Nearby, C. H. Pettit builds a large carriage and wagon shop while the Christians begin a new church construction.
A summary of Monday’s county township results lists elected officials for each township including Athens and Ames. Names cover Trustees Treasurers Clerks Assessors and Constables across Canaan Carthage Dover Lee Lodi Rome Troy Waterloo York with multiple winners and partyless nominations.
The Hibbardsville Grange reports a flourishing society and plans to build a new schoolhouse this summer. They offer to assist by adding a second story for a Grange Hall. Land prices have risen since the Grange formed. An injury to Elza B. Armstrong from a horse is noted.
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