Local notes on weather, travels, and public affairs
Town reports note Sprinkler on streets and about one hundred tents at camp meeting near Carroll. Gov Hayes and Wm Lawrence visited Warren House. Flood losses in Hocking Scioto Valleys estimated at two million dollars. District Council of Patrons of Husbandry to meet in Athens on the 23d. Local events include sermons by Rev James and a lecture by A N Experidon from Bulgaria. Transportation issues arise from canal flooding and bridge removal.
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Carroll
Chas. D. Carpenter
Morgan
Washington
Meigs
Vinton
Athens
Genias
A. N. Experidon
Bulgaria
Turkey
Court House
Alexander Township
Athens County
Ohio
David Reeves
College
James Clark
Samuel Bowers
Joseph Clark
Samuel D. Chalfrene
Philiaming
Leven Oliver
Robert Lyle
Davis Rickey
M. E. Church
Robert Figley
Wallipolis Road
Alexander
Athens County Record of
N. Warren
W. A. Root
Ae Sherif
Desteiguer & Jewett
Pitt’s Atty’s
Canaan Township
James Coulson
Conductor Pat Rar idan Recalls Flood Trek Backing Train
A Times report recalls Pat Rar idan, the Conductor, walking back to Marietta after flood damages halted a train. He carries a passenger on his back as he recounts the weary journey, illustrating the ordeal endured by railway staff during the outage.
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Pat. Raridan
Marietta
Public Speech by Hon. Wm. Lawrence in Athens County
Lawrence opened his address Saturday night recalling his first public speech made before reaching legal age in a village within this historic Athens county. He expressed profound pleasure to return to the region with its rolling hills and valleys noted for rich mineral wealth and storied history.
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Wm. Lawrence
Athens
County Commissioners Praised for Crisis Duties
The county faces widespread bridge destruction and road damage, increasing county board responsibilities. The current Board is commended as highly qualified and experienced to act effectively and judiciously in addressing the situation.
Valley flood devastates lands near Guysville and Coolville
Residents report unprecedented flood damage from Guysville to Coolville with every acre swept clean. In Coolville water rose two feet above the bridge floor on the Hocking River, illustrating the severity of the inundation.
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Guysville
Coolville
Hocking
Mosquito Invasion Fills Evenings With Peppery Nuisance
The season yields an unusually abundant mosquito crop in this vicinity. Residents report severe infestations, with insects described as large, with long legs and beaks, resembling sand-hill cranes in size and form. The problem disrupts nights and aggravates the local environment.
Iron letter box at Hocking Valley Depot unused
The iron letter box on the south side of the depot will mail letters deposited there as promptly as if handed to the Post Master. Residents at that end are said to be unaware of its existence.
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Hocking Valley
Wright Faces Ruling After Heavy Drinking Spree
On a Saturday before last Henry Wright a colored former Athens resident now in Columbus drank a quart of raw whisky and eight glasses of beer in thirty minutes at John Kramer’s saloon. The Coroner’s verdict implies he won’t drink again.
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Henry Wright
Athens
John Kramer
Columbus
Wright
Damage to Short Line road-bed reroutes Marietta traffic
Overflow damages the Short Line road-bed forcing use of the old line for days to handle all M and C passenger and freight business. Temporary switch restores old line operations with former vitality across the route between here and Marietta.
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Marietta
Republican Meeting Amid Floods Draws Surprising Attendance
The Saturday gathering in Athens, delayed by heavy rains and flood damage, drew a sizeable turnout to hear Gen. Hayes and Hon. William Lawrence. The event, held at City Hall, showcased strong speeches and a later cantata at the same venue reflecting community efforts amid disaster. The Athens County Teachers Institute met at the Union School, with Mr. Harvey and Mr. Furness delivering lessons on discipline, knowledge, arithmetic, grammar, and map drawing, highlighting a large, engaged group of about seventy five attendees.
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Athens
Gen. Hayes
Wm. Lawrence
R. de Steigner
M. H. McChesney
Cincinnati
Athens County Teachers’ Institute
Union School
Sup’t. Goodspeed
T. W. Harvey
J. H. B. Furness
Furness
Goodspeed
Athens Guards Show Marksmanship Despite Inspection Delay
The Adjutant General could not reach Athens Thursday to inspect the Athenian Guards. The company held target practice south of town, each member firing five rounds. Walter Howe made the best shot. Captain Dan Grosvenor has built morale, aiming to make Athens a top state military company.
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Walter Howe
Dan. A. Grosvenor
Athens
Thaddeus Elliot Fined for Assault in Section 4
Thaddeus Elliot of Section 4 faced a charge after an alcohol fueled assault on John Sullivan of the same section on the 3rd inst. Elliot used projectiles called domies, injuring Sullivan’s hand. Esquire Constable set a fine of twenty and costs with security to pay within a limited period.
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Thaddeus Elliot
John Sullivan
Elliot
Esquire
The Approaching State Fair at Columbus
The Ohio State Fair moves to permanent grounds near Columbus from September 6 to 10. Premiums totaling about 20 000 are promised, with top awards in every department. Noted stock will attend the racetracks, and Hocking Valley railroad offers standard fair rates with free return freight on exit.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hocking Valley Railroad
Inaugural Officers Installed at Athens lodge No 586
County Deputy Tugman installed officers of Athens Lodge No 586 I O G T on Monday evening. New appointments include J K Van Bibber W C T Mrs Mary DeSteigner W V T Dr W G Cooley W Ree Secy Ed Kessinger W F Secy Mrs Mary Walker W Treasurer Miss Mary E Moore W M Miss Lizzie Walker W L G Jasper Carcey W O G and Miss Emma Roach L H G.
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Athens
Tugman
J. K. van Bibber
Mary DeSteigner
W. G. Cooley
W. Ree
Ed. Kessinger
W. F
Mary Walker
Mies Mary E. Moore
Local School Exhibition and Tornado Damage Report
Miss Nancy F. Johnson and pupils held a crowded school exhibition in sub-district No 1 despite rain. The report notes extensive corn destruction from high water and a tornado in Carthage, Rome, Decatur townships causing widespread damage and losses.
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Messenorr
Nancy F. Johnson
Carthage
Rome
This County
Decatur Township
Washington County
Willis Petty
B.D. Hays
W. W. Rowell
Distribution of Ohio Geological Report Volume Two
Athens August 9 1875 notice by C H Grosvenor says he has received his quota as a House member for the final volume of the Geological Report of Ohio with maps and will distribute to those who received the first volume and the Paleontology volume. Readers with prior volumes urged to call at his office.
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Athens
House of Representatives
Ohio
van Vorhes
C. H. Grosvenor
List of letters remaining in Athens Post Office Aug 12 1875
The note lists residents and recipients such as Samuel Griffin Jack Balch A J Jones Miss Maggie Blake Miss Mary McWhorter Lizzie Brown Ellen Matimo Thomas Childs Cora E Meeton Annie Cook Geo A Moffan Linnie Corey Ed Palmer John Online Mrs Ringgold George T Stone and others. Letters uncalled for in four weeks will be sent to the dead letter office. W. W. Kurrz P. M.
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Athens
Ohio
Amet
Samuel Griffin
Jack Balch
A J Jones
Maggie Blake
Mary McWhorter
Lizzie Brown
Ellen Matimo
Thomas Childs
Cora E Meeton
Annie Cook
Geo A Moffan
Linnie
Corey
Ed IL 2
Palmer
John ‘Onlin
Ringgold
L Danla
George T Stone
Caroline Elliott
Maggie L Tomsin
Chas Fitzpatrick
Dan Thomson
H A Haines
Mary Wydner
Jacob Herron
Saide
W. W. Kurrz
P. M
Boz Man's Offers Low Priced Plug Tobacco
The opportunity continues at Boz Man's for consumers to obtain any brand of plug tobacco at 10 and 15 cents per pound for like quality, cheaper than elsewhere.
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Bozman’s
Agent moves sewing machine office from Athens to Nelsonville
Mr A R Gayhart general agent for Howes Sewing Machine has this week removed his office from Athens to Nelsonville one door west of Hickmans Drug Store.
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A. R. Gayhart
Howe
Athens
Nelsonville
Hickman
Winter Shoes at Cost from Morse & Walker
To make room for Winter Goods Morse and Walker offer a sale of men and women shoes at cost. Buyers are urged to consider purchasing soon to take advantage of this value event and the footwear assortment available.
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Morse & Walker
For Sale Household Goods and Boots at Cost
For sale a lot of household goods including a cook stove, heating stove, extension table, bureaus, bedsteads, chairs, and more. Inquire at Valley Depot. Morse & Walker sell fifty pairs of their own boots at cost opposite the Court House. E. B. Clark authorizes the sale.
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Valley Depot
E. B. Clark
Court House
Morse & Walker
Dining Hall Feeds Hundreds During Railroad Disruption
The Hocking Depot Dining Hall managed a steady influx of hungry travelers during several days of railroad interruption last week. Our Dan and his capable staff efficiently served patrons, ensuring no one left unsatisfied with their meals.
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Hocking Depot
Dan
Grange Picnic for Athens County August 24 1875
County Grangers and guests invited to a picnic at the County Fair Grounds on August 24 1875. Speeches by A B Pratt and others. A good time is expected. Exercises begin at 4 o clock in the morning. John Ackley chaired the arrangements committee.
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Athens County
County Fair
Pratt
John Ackley
Com
Aarrangements
Armitage and Davis Open New Grocery Store
Flood victims can partially repair losses by buying family groceries at need prices at the new Armitage and Davis store, located first door around the corner from Mr Potter’s new building. The shop promises a full range of desirable groceries always on hand.
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Armitage &Davis
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Main Street
Gov. Hayes
Hon. Wm. Lawrence
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Scioto
E. C. Crippen
California
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Marysville
Samuel Pickering
Dr. Bell
Carthage Tenn
Col. van Vorhes
Osage Agency
A. W. Glazier
Amesville
Federal Creek
Harry Megrew
North
Mr. James
Sistersville
W. Va
Benjamin E. Smith
Columbus and
Toledo
Athens County Teachers Insif
Kasler— Angell
Nathan Kasler
W. G. Finch
J. P
Joduthan W. Kasler
Sarah Angell
Mr. Biden
Spruce Row
T. F. Jones
Independent
William W. Poston
P Jing
Heriff
Miller, — & Co
Platter & Ingstl
Et al
Athens County Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Va- WS
Janths Sale
Peter Sams
David Love
Athens Couty
Ais Road
Humber
Joba Itiven
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