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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1876
Page
4
Dr Lash announced as successor to Drs Johnson and Wilson, permanently located in medicine and surgery at the old Main Street office. August 4, 1875. Old-time notice notes 2-twos.
The Athens Messenger highlights its leading circulation, previews the Fair, and notes upcoming local items. It lists visits, court terms, society meetings, coal shipments, jail work, and a May fracture case, with various local residents, institutions, and establishments referenced.
The Athens County Teachers Institute in the public school building is well attended with about one hundred teachers from Athens and neighboring counties. Lectures cover school organization grammar reading arithmetic geography and theory and practice of teaching.
Mr. Jesse Cornell, injured near Salina with one leg amputated below the knee and the other foot at the instep, has nearly recovered under Drs. Frame and Lash. He has regained siting up ability and rides in a carriage, a rare outcome for such injuries in this region.
The epoch of brilliant displays and shooting stars expected during the dog days failed to appear. Only a few stellar whisks and spurts occurred, easily eclipsed by a boy with a common sky rocket in coruscant effects.
The Athens County Bible Society marks its forty fourth anniversary on August 20 1876 at the M E Church in the evening Rev W Herr to preach the anniversary sermons at 10 oclock forenoon at the Presbyterian Church All are invited to attend both services Branch Societies urged by Secretary Rev Cyrus Rose to present reports at the gathering
Mr. Lewis Wheeler a German recent arrivals attempted to board a moving freight train on the M and C road at Torch. He was thrown off and his right foot badly crushed by the car wheels. He was brought to Athens and placed under Dr. H M Lash care as he fights to save the foot from amputation.
At the Athens School Board meeting on Tuesday evening the following teachers were elected for the ensuing year Miss Kate Boyd Miss Ella M Pickering Miss Lizzie Bayard Miss Lizzie Constable Miss Lizzie Cochran Miss Lizze Love Miss Clara Weiler and Miss E M Wilkin Maj Goodspeed was re elected Superintendent the compliment is noted as well deserved.
The M. and C. railroad will provide excursion rates for attendees of the National Mass Meeting of Sunday School workers at Loveland camp grounds. Trains will stop here on Thursday and Friday the 23rd and 24th inst for visitor accommodation.
Town waits for Council orders to authorize a raid by the Street Commissioner on filth and weeds accumulating in several lanes and alleys to curb the sickly season.
The appeal asks every household in the county to subscribe to MErssEn- GER before the Presidential election. The drive emphasizes broad public backing through widespread visitor outreach to households.
State of Ohio v Frank Mann charged with perjury after sworn affidavit about renting a domicile used for improper purposes. Mann posted 300 dollars for appearance in common pleas. James Ashton fined 2 dollars for speeding on public streets. Daniel Harper charged with disorderly conduct but penalty waived in cash totaling 11.70.
Mrs Sarah Wyatt formerly of Athens County died at her residence Wednesday morning after months of illness. She was about 35, a sister in law of Mrs George Howe, survived by four children. Her remains were taken to Salina, Athens County for interment.
On Saturday the ten year old son of Mr. Hiram Baker on the Albany road was cutting weeds with a scythe when it slipped and severely cut the ball of his left foot and opened a gash on his right leg below the knee. A local physician was summoned and treated the injuries.
Amanda Going, described as a half breed, caused a scene with a male visitor at her wigwam. She later met Mayor Golden and reached a peace treaty, then was sent back to her reservation under injunctions. The piece labels her a social blemish and wishes she were gone. Also notes petitions to W B Brooks Co creditors with seven hundred signatories from Hocking Valley miners and merchants, and Rev J M Nourse's return from four weeks east.
Funeral sermons arranged for Sunday next the 20th at 10 AM at the E W Baptist Church near their late Bassett residence. Rev H J Carr to preach then. Prof H F Miller to speak at 3 PM on The Universalist Church and the Bible at the same church.
Our townsman Mr. Chas D Norris returns at week’s end from a lengthened visit to Maine. His family will remain there for much of the coming year for health and cheer. Norris calls Maine’s political atmosphere salubrious and cheering.
The Athens County Sabbath School Union Association schedules a three day convention in Athens Ohio August 22 to 24 1876 at the M E Church. The programme lists devotional exercises officer elections county reports lessons and teacher training sessions led by local clergy and educators with discussions on Sabbath school methods and infant and intermediate classes. An emphasis on attendance and entertainment for attendees plus a note on Bible verses for the Wednesday and Thursday sessions.
A column note recalls pleasant times and announces occasional speeches by Miss Emma Bean. The piece mentions a desire to revive friendly lodge chatter in the centennial year and notes several fraternal members amid a period of change.
In Philom village, A C Murphy builds a new barn while Grangers move into a completed Hall on Burnham property. Street grading finished by supervisor Prine eases mud. Sheldon Parker builds a suburban house insured by Lee agency Continental. Rumor suggests a Miss may become landlady of Shel’s mansion. Bootmaker B F Shamel reports high demand. blacksmith’s hammer rings indicate lively business.
The Messrs Henry with five members journey to Philadelphia on Monday to view centennial displays. James Henry Jr. owns a Short-horn Durham calf that weighed 160 pounds at 12 hours old and 430 pounds at four months. Who can beat it.
A visitor at the Colum bus depot learns the United States Hotel is highly favored since Louis Steenrod took charge. Clerks Dan E. Bowers and Alex Campbell receive praise for friendly, efficient service and are noted for their role in securing comfortable rooms at moderate rates.
Mr Abe Selig travels to eastern markets via the Centennial to stock the Athens branch with a larger fall assortment. Eastern journals praise the season’s novel styles in dress and fancy goods, and Abe aims to offer an unlimited local selection for patrons this fall.
Mrs A B Holbrook and Miss Belle Johns take over the millinery business from Miss Streicher in room 1st door north of the Warren House. They announce arrival of fall hats ribbons flowers and new millinery goods offered at low prices. Millinery work is prompt tasteful and cheap.
Announcement urges buyers to seize large pre rising market Silk dress patterns from Zenner & Co. The offer covers plain, corded, striped and fancy silks in all grades and qualities, with a limited window to secure prices below ordinary levels.
A person named J. N. Ler states after being Senahetated in a place he has depended on that he would be glad to hear of a dwelling available for rent. He seeks a residence with seven or eight rooms.
Advertises a general assortment of tinware and cooking stoves sold at low prices at Jacob Grone’s storeroom opposite the Grange Stable.
A vintage advert praises Centaur Liniment for extracting soreness and easing pain across many ailments from rheumatism to sprains. It claims cures for chronic conditions, burns, bites, frost, and skin eruptions, with testimonials from Josiah Westake and others, and notes its wide availability and warranted effects.
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