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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1877
Page
5
A notice announces the successor to Drs. Johnson and Wilson establishing a permanent medical and surgical practice on Main Street. The old office is referenced and the date August 1, 1875 is noted.
Local items report church services and appointments at Coolville and Athens circle. Mention of a narrow fire escape near Hibbardsville, a Pittsburg man’s death near Carroll, and a new parsonage near completion. Also notes about a Sunday School Institute at Coolville and planned mail train between Marietta and Big Run Station.
A major fire last night devastated Pomeroy from Court Street to the Opera House, destroying twenty one buildings in the burned district. The report promises full details next week as authorities assess the loss and insurance implications.
A high quality baseball contest at College Green on Saturday April 7 featured the O. U. club versus a picked nine from the same area. Frank Carr officiated as umpire with commendable fairness and composure. A rematch is scheduled for Saturday the 21st.
Last Saturday marked the 89th anniversary of Ohio's settlement with a Pioneer Association meeting in the City Hall rooms. Officers for the coming year included President N H Van Vorhes and Vice President G M McDougal. A Memorial Record by A B Walker was praised, and Judge John Welch gave a well received address. City committees were formed by Mayor Golden covering public buildings finance health streets police and cemetery, with Leonard Brown among the appointees.
Excavation on Waldo Baird’s farm in Canaan township uncovered remains of the prehistoric Mound Builders. A skull fragment suggests ancient inhabitants, with comments on its shape and thick bone. Also notes the new Board of Assessors organized with James Stevenson as President and Levi Pickering as Secretary and a detailed appraisal schedule for animals and crops. Local officers were elected in Alexander township with Henry Logan as Justice of the Peace and a slate of trustees, treasurer, clerk, assessor, and constables named.
Amanda Wilson finished a 3763 piece worsted quilt. A sawmill boiler exploded near Wilksville. no deaths but several were knocked down. Township officer races produced eight candidates. trustees elected Elias Graham Jacob McVay Amos Knowlton. Albany village elected Mayor J C P Moore and three councilmen plus clerk, treasurer, and constables. Prof J R Scott readings in Columbus praised. Betsy and I are Out and Drifting highlighted. Over the Hill to the Poor House recited well.
Our attention is drawn to the new spring millinery styles offered at the shop of Mrs. Clara Collet and Miss Annie Streicher in the former Miss M. McLeod location. The pair display a fine array of hats bonnets and trims with a full line of goods at low prices. Ladies are urged not to miss this opening season selection.
Local advert from M Selig & Co. reports spring suits priced at five dollars each selling rapidly with many already sold, noting the sales location opposite the C H.
Mr Joseph Miller retires from Walsh and Miller. Walsh hires a top cutter to Ath ens this week ensuring continued house reputation. Zenner and Co offer cheap stylish dress goods and Miss Side Racer, successor to Miss E L Gabriel, showcases hats bonnets trimmings and pen blocks for straw remodeling. Miss R invites patronage for millinery with latest styles and full line of gentleman’s furnishings at Walsh’s.
A One Price Store advertises 75 cent Black Cashmere as a bargain compared with a dollar elsewhere. The brief notice highlights a discount to attract buyers and note the lower price point.
M Selig Co opens a new line of Black Alpacas and Mohairs from 20 cents up, with Zephyr Shawls at the One Price Store opposite C H. C H Walsh's Tailoring house offers new shades. D Zenner Co features solid margins as investment value. John Friday pledges lowest prices of the Spring season in his line.
Public health advertisement urges families to use Boschee's German Syrup to prevent and treat coughs and lung diseases. It promotes quick three dose cures, claims wide success, and lists sample and regular sizes sold by all druggists in Athens.
At the bride’s parents residence on April 1 1877 Edward H. Morehead and Esther M. Allen both of Trimble Township were joined in matrimony by Eld. W. Moody.
An exaggerated advertisement proclaims James Ballard as grandfather since 1877 and promotes Wilhelmina Franziska a proposed German named baby. It touts Ballard’s goods in a grand sale with cash terms, sample goods, and perks from John Wannamaker, claiming massive discounts and a fire loss offset.
In Athens County Ohio 1877 court filings list Henry Johnson of Knox County Illinois and others as defendants. Joseph M. Dana and Leonidas M. Jewett seek a partition of Polly Watkins estate tracing a contested will probate from 1876 and indicate trusts for funds and real estate proceeds to numerous heirs and their kin including Reed, Butt, Johnson, Mullinix and Larue families in multiple states with six month ratification condition for George Reed.
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