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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1886
Page
4
Local items report unusual weather across the region with heavy rains and storms. crowing concerns include school vacations affected, arbors and advertisements, and a Dover township precinct split bill moving toward law.
The oldest resident notes weather unseen in this latitude for this time of year as snow began Monday at noon and has persisted with brief breaks through Wednesday forenoon. Experts estimate at least fourteen inches have fallen during the period.
Peter Mackin, an employee of the C. W. & B., visited Sloan’s from the depot on Saturday evening where several young friends gathered to present him with a handsome meerschaum pipe.
The defeat of Mr. J. H. Falloon for trustee deprives Athens township of a longtime strong candidate and removes one of the best men for the office. His loss, along with Capt. Julius C. Stedman, is felt as a regrettable setback for local officials.
The special election chose George Kaler and J. M. Wood for two seats on the Atheny School Board. Wood received 233 votes, while Winfield Scoté tallied 210. Kaler faced no opposition.
The establishment reports growing popularity with daily refusals due to full capacity. Guests are turned away as rooms run short, while the owners emphasize affordable rates and improving accommodations to meet demand.
Governor Foraker names Theodore F Davis of Marietta as trustee of the Athens Asylum for the Insane. The term starts April 15 1886 and ends the first Monday of April 1897.
The approaching comet will be visible to the unaided eye from the 22nd to the 28th of this month. Look to the northwest near the sun just after sunset for viewing.
Conductor Tome Paytor of the C. W. and B. road won a $150 gold watch at the Jackson Catholic Fair. He received 1,986 votes while his opponent TW. trailed in the contest.
In the afternoon a quarrel between David Edgar and James Howard, known as New York Charley, led to Edgar striking Howard with a shotgun in the rear stable yard. Howard was wounded. Edgar was jailed on an assault with intent to kill charge after a preliminary hearing. Doctors describe serious skull injuries and uncertain prognosis.
The third venue jury of 103 was selected yesterday afternoon. The panel includes C. E. Cole man, W. E. Williams, Peter Burns, David Lowry, Andrew McKee, Hiram Cooley, J. W. McDonald, Co. W. Love, W. W. R. Stump, Henry Green, Albert Edwards, and Robert Bradley. Preliminary statements were made and testimony began, with expectations of a ten day or longer proceedings and strong public interest.
George West colored aged 46 and brother of James West died at James West's residence about ten o'clock Tuesday night after a week of illness. He had lived in Athens intermittently and recently came from Chillicothe. He served as a musician in the 27th U S colored regiment during the rebellion, was wounded, remained partially disabled and had long awaited a pension he did not receive before death.
The article notes that Mr. Joe Farrell would likely have won if the vote were split among fewer candidates and predicts his sound judgment and enlightened views would benefit city deliberations if he runs again.
A. J. Cunningham, a Mineral City hotel keeper, pursued his wife to a Parkersburg house of ill repute. After threatening to kill her, he was arrested and remains in jail at Parkersburg in default of bail.
A rich musical treat amused a small audience at Mrs. Johnson M. Welch's Beethoven Evening. Prof. Arthur Mees of Cincinnati led the chorus of the Musical Festivals with his brothers Dr. Carl Leo Mees of Ohio University and Prof. Theophilus Mees of Columbus in Beethoven sonatas on piano violin and violoncello. Piano performances by Mrs. Dr. Lash, Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Mirick, Miss Wheeler and Miss Van Vorhes showed local pupils’ zeal. A biographical sketch by Ohio University President Ruper added interest. Some expected participants were absent but may attend the next gathering.
Annie Arnold, a 37 year old Athens county woman, rode the Big Sandy as a deck passenger after years as a chambermaid. In illness she gave birth on the freight deck while exposed to cold. the baby died. Arnold was taken to hospital and is expected to recover, unaware of her child's fate.
Mrs Ben Randall living near the Children's Home is described as critically low with paralysis attack months past and little hope of recovery.
Do not miss the YPCA social this Thursday evening at the association rooms. Attendees are promised a highly enjoyable affair for all present.
Athens township last Monday held an election with official figures pending release. Voters cast ballots across precincts, with turnout and candidate totals yet to be finalized by county election officials.
The Athens municipal race produced official figures for multiple offices. Mayor Judiah Higgins received 503 votes. Marshal candidates Peter Finsterwald 211, D C Beverage 206, M B Port 103. Solicitor J M Wood 446. Treasurer Clay McLean 510. Clerk C R Sheldon 524. Street Commissioner Harry White 372, L W Connet 94, James Trim 56. Council winners Peter Kern 281, George Kaler 265, G W McDaniels 232, Chas H Brown 223, James Farrell 175, John Graham 145, D M Burchfield 29. Total votes 547, with eleven township tickets.
At a public entertainment in the court house in Pomeroy the Young People Social Organization featured Ada C. Coe, a recent Athens University graduate. Local papers praised her recitation noting rare talent, excellent voice, natural gestures, good accent, and a stage presence free of affectation.
A garbled OCR summary lists Mr. A Barrows returning from Noble County with rights to the Champion wire and rail fence. It mentions the late J W Jobs sale, infant Edna Mills, Mrs Theoden Rawel’s daughter, Misa Mills, and Ray M. Yates sermon in Leking County. Doan school pupils Pearly Grubb Eva Doan Mattie Warren noted for penmanship and attendance with prize winners Hattie and Frank Doan.
Reports indicate the wheat crop is in good condition with favorable tones from multiple quarters. Analysts note steady yields and improving prospects for the harvest season across growing areas.
Readers are invited to solve a puzzle printed in this issue with the solution to appear in next week's Missaneem. a reward is offered and remains valid until further notice.
Mahlon Moore of Athens Ohio thanks kind friends for sympathy shown during his wife’s protracted illness and funeral. A list of uncalled letters remaining in Athena postoffice as of April 5 1886 includes Beaubiere Buck Carpenter Ervine Klerr Meltty McGinnelly Moore Nowell Octreon Reynolds Snow Stroud Stewart Turrentine and others.
A. W. S. MINBAR assignee offers a complete stock of all new general merchandise for sale. Prospective buyers may call on or address the assignee in Athens Ohio to inquire about the goods and purchase terms.
There is less fever and malaria where good water is used. The drilled well process by C. H. Chappell of Athens Ohio is cited. For clothing needs visit Henry Nelson's Clothing Parlors through his new Shoe Store entrance.
The advertisement promotes spring gentleman hats at Kaler Palmer McGrath. It highlights new styles and suggests visiting the store for the latest headwear offerings.
The best Force and H% Pumps are furnished and set by C. H. Chappell of Athens Ohio. Also featured are men and boys shoes, clothing, poultry such as Plymouth Rock chickens, and Mammoth Bronze Turkey eggs at 50 cents for 15 trays and 21.50 per dozen. Apply to W. W. McVay, Athens Ohio.
The marriage of John W. Parker of Alexander township to Miss Eva A. Blackwood was performed Sunday at 6 p m March 28 at the bride’s father William Blackwood’s residence in Lodi township Athens county by Rev J G Jones Albany Echo to copy.
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