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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1876
Page
4
EZ DL successor to Drs Johnson and Wilson continues medicine and surgery at the old Main Street office. An announcement dated August 4 1874 notes the permanent location and ongoing professional services.
The Messenger reports local happenings in Athens County including church entries, school activity, road and court changes, property fires, a pioneer association project, and notices on health and cleanliness. Prominent mentions include Wm. Stedman Jr.’s injury, renovations, cemetery rules enforcement, and leadership changes in town offices.
Mr Melzer N Fuller son of Austin Fuller of Millfield died at his home after a two week illness of typhoid fever in his thirty second year. He was esteemed for honor, generosity and sociability. His funeral was held from the Campbellite Church near Millfield with Rev R C Harper officiating. He leaves a widow and two children.
Rev. R. W. Cowden Corresponding Secretary of the Ohio Sunday School Association will lecture in Athens on Monday evening the 24th inst. The talk on Sunday School work in the state will be illustrated with maps and drawings Admittance free A general attendance of Sabbath School friends is urged.
A slight collision occurred Saturday on the Hocking Valley road a mile from Nelsonville between coal cars pushed by a pony engine and a second engine hauling a coal train. The engine sustained damage and several coal cars were damaged to varying degrees.
The article notes Passion week as the Christian Church's commemorations of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It recalls the crowd strewing palm branches before Jesus prior to his crucifixion.
Nelsonville voters chose R. Ellis as Mayor M Conner as Marshal James Jackson as Clerk J. S. Scott as Treasurer W. C. Hickman as Solicitor and J. F. Welch C A Cable and W. W. Poston as councilmen at the meeting on the 3rd.
Episcopal Hall lists Passion week services with times on Thursday at 4 15 pm and 7 30 pm and Friday at 10 o clock. Holy Communion to be commemorated at Thursday evening service. J N Lee invites all. Mrs Jas D Brown hosts Sabbath school class gathering with a feast and fellowship at her home Tuesday evening.
Our new Street Commissioner Peter Finsterwald and his assistants this week put a more agreeable face on the rear enclosure of the Town Hall and MESSENER Building. Pete officially, as personally, is a card.
Our quondam townsman Mr Cash Crippen and wife after about a year away in California and other places returned to Athens on Tuesday with plans to resume residence there.
The first primary school under Miss Ella Pickering was divided on Monday due to large numbers, creating a separate school with Miss Lizzie Cochran as teacher.
A number of participants spoke warmly of their agreeable experience at a social gathering held Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Alice C. Brown.
In reply to a question about whether a township assessor is required by law to list for taxation wheat corn oats and similar crops kept by a farmer for his own private use the answer is yes.
Gardeners show strong interest in hoes rakes and spades as ready soil readiness grows. An experienced professional notes soil conditions are unusually favorable for horticultural work.
Judge Minton of Athens filled the pulpit for Rev. T. H. Brodrick on the last Sabbath and urged his friends to hope for another visit.
At their regular annual meeting the Athens County Pioneer Association elected N H Van Vorhes as president Jacob C Frost as vice president A W Walker as secretary FE H Moore as treasurer and H B Brawley L Jewett E G Carpenter Joseph Herrold and Mathew Patrick to the executive committee New members Jacob L McVay William L Brown and James J Howe were named Elmer Rowell's message urged plans for a frugal centennial celebration He praised General John Brown as a model of moral virtue and duty.
Dingee and Coward of West Grove Pennsylvania publish a free floral guide upon request. The firm lists about three hundred varieties of roses including rare plants and offers prepaid, securely packed shipments to any address at lower prices than common sources. Request the illustrated guide from the stated address.
Mrs M J Gabriel of Athens has moved into the Belpre boarding house formerly occupied by Mr Starr and now owned by Mr Druse. Guests are told her home is very pleasant and she is a pleasant lady.
Last week the five legged pig owned by Mr. Ike Byer of Alexander township died. A visitor named Dick called at our office to explain the cause of its demise, but space does not permit the details in this item.
F W Hemlick releases a new song from Cincinnati with words by B Devere and music by Eddie Fox.
After a recent term of court, ten prisoners remain in the county jail. Seven are colored and three are white, and all but one await trial for state offenses.
The article notes Easter falls on the second Sunday after the vernal equinox rather than the first Sunday after the first full moon, a departure from the usual rule.
In Marshallville the community expresses harmony and good will. R Ridley McNeal and family move to Sulpher Springs Perry county. Miss Margaret Conn slowly recovers from illness. Miss Hannah Glenn returns from Lancaster after winter. A neighborhood party at Mr. D Roberts’s residence ends with merriment. Dr Joe Trimmer rumored to have left town. Jacob Roberts of Amesville visits. Truman Moore’s den is burglarized. he jokes about the missing roaster. Starrett and Glenn praised for fine horses. Jenn and David acknowledged judges of horseflesh.
The old folks of Leal were invited by Mr. John Burson for a Friday dinner on April 4. Twelve guests, average age seventy, shared roast turkey and prayers. Miss M Dell Burson and Miss Lucy Clark helped with the preparations as others praised work and fellowship.
Millfield looks ahead as the A and L E railroad nears, bridging to wider markets. Chatter of work on the Chauncey to Perry county line and the Moxibala Tunnel signals growth, while eggs and potato prices sag. Local figures D D Fuller and M N Fuller arrive for a death in Bell Rive.
A Marshfield writer laments moral and religious life, notes many churches and Sabbath schools, and signals cautious optimism after the town’s nuisance issue. The piece questions drug store practices and quotes Robert Burns as it reflects local identity and self perception.
The paper notes rising business activity and a coal demand uptrend. Township and municipal elections passed quietly with mostly satisfactory results though some disappointment in leaders. The new Presbyterian Church dedication on the 2d drew broad attention while Methodist plan demolition and new edifice construction begin.
A ten dollar subscription was raised toward the new church as supporters prepare for a practical test of the Gilliam Cae Coupler at the Postons Pendle mines this week or next. The project attracts large coal industry interest and promises a harvest for the inventors.
Observers note blunt remarks about dust during the late reign era, with outspoken critiques reflecting practical concerns. The dialogue marks a shift from formal speech to frank appraisal of environmental conditions.
A brief ad notes Little Toddiekins and all makes of muslins and sheetings available at a slight cost increase at Zenner & Co. The listing emphasises the modest price uptick across fabrics offered.
Clay McLean opposite the MeEs SENGER office opens spring trade with material reductions on Gold and Silver Watches and notes recent important stock additions for customers.
Mrs Lucy Atkinson and Miss Alice Atkinson open fresh millinery displays featuring French trimmed bonnets London and Parisian round hats plus fine English straws. Located nearly opposite Warren House.
Mr J H Falcon offers two No 1 fresh milch cows for sale. Apply on his farm near Athens or write to him via the Athens post office.
M. Selia & Co. advertises Athens footwear as the largest stock of boots and shoes with every pair warranted to give satisfaction. The ad emphasizes value and reliability from the One Price Store.
The Amatuers will perform at Town Hall tomorrow evening in full force, promising a strong show for local audiences and a lively night of entertainment.
The Circulating Library at Kurtz and Norris has been replenished with choice and instructive books. Parents patronize it for the benefit of your children.
Shoe advertisement touts Centennial Gaiter as best value in the country and offers to ship to any U S part on receipt of one dollar from M Seoxia & Co.
Housewives across the county are availing themselves of Kurtz & Norris selection of varied wall papers to beautify homes. M Selig & Co announces the opening of a One Price Store offering gentlemen’s Dream Boots and shoes of all descriptions.
Elocutionist Mrs Catharine Gray conducts a class of about 40 students at Muskingum College New Concord. She will recite in Zanesville on Thursday and Friday evenings this week and will soon appear in Athens.
M SELIG & Co announces a new Paris pattern hat line for ladies misses and children along with untrimmed straw chip and leghorn hats. Special bargains in school hats offered at the One Price Store opposite the court house.
There is evident enthusiasm among the ladies for this Spring's offerings at Zenners. The range is described as unequaled in extent and variety, with careful attention to quality and price.
This week at D. Zenner & Co. new arrivals include English and French Percales Organdies and Lawns with equally fine Alpacas Bombazines and Cashmeres. The shop promises unmatched variety and choice in City Houses.
The season brings gay colors and attractive fabrics with new dress goods arrivals at Zenner's. The shop emphasizes choice styles and quality, highlighting a lively, fashionable assortment for spring wardrobes.
Town Hall hosts an amateur dramatic event tomorrow night. Preview of ladies fashion includes new style collars and neckwear from D Zenner and Ss. Side Lace Gaiters in Kid and English Serge now at M Selig & Co One Price Store.
An ad notes Holland's standard Gold Pens in all sizes and styles, promoted for ease and facility of use, with Kurtz & Norris selling them. The blurb emphasizes secure writing and dependable quality from the brand.
Clifford Charter son of J H and Olive M Charter dies Thursday evening March 80th 1876 from typhoid pneumonia aged 18 months and 6 days. Only another of the Precious Jewels taken home.
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