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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1876
Page
5
Successor to Drs Johnson and Wilson opens permanent office in Medicine and Surgery at the old Main Street location dated August 4 1875.
The item highlights Christmas preparation in Nelsonville with a festival at the Odd Fellows Hall, a church fair and supper, and a Sabbath school entertainment that netted 54.54. It notes weather impacts, ice thickness, school population figures, local crimes, and public notices including tax deadlines, jail visits, and a planned public lecture by J. N. next week.
J. N. announces from Wilmington that the pressure of prejudice rests on him as he plans to speak at City Hall on Tuesday evening the 26th to lift what he calls the veil over immortal truths. He invites ladies to attend and says a small admission will support his cause.
A reader laments subscriber behavior and the habit of borrowing newspapers. The note mocks those who sponge the paper while paying readers gain the status of prompt subscribers, marking the new year as opportune for reflection.
The Athens Hospital for the Insane trustees met monthly on Tuesday. Dr. Gundry resigned as Superintendent, successor election postponed to next board meeting, with Dr. Blackstone in charge in the interim as one of the assistant physicians.
Sheriff Carpenter, while on duty at Dan Bottomly's saloon on Wednesday evening, slipped on stairs and fell, injuring his back. He remained in his room for several days but has since recovered enough to go out again.
A heavy rain Monday morning gave way to snow that created usable sleighing and prompted many sleigh and sled owners to take to the streets. The car, after a two year interval, was greeted again by the merry tintinnabulation of bells.
The New York Observer markets its fifty fifth volume as the oldest and best family newspaper. It asserts steady publication quality and remains a leading choice among readers, priced at 3 dollars and 15 cents yearly post paid.
The Gazette reports Rev. H. H. Wells leads extensive series in Nelsonville with day and night sessions. Sabbath evening crowds fill the church as attendees respond to the sermon and many decide to become Christians, signaling strong early momentum.
Readers visiting Cincinnati during the holidays or any time are urged to seek Walnut Street House for the best city accommodations at popular prices. The house offers superior appointments and the affable service of Chief Clerk Berry and his civil assistants leaves guests well impressed.
The dramatic performance scheduled for Friday evening is postponed to Monday evening December 25 because of an actor’s illness. Tickets already purchased will be valid. The programs Cricket on the Hearth and Persecuted Dutchman will be staged Monday night.
Capt. A. H. Crippen his wife and child of Fort Reid returned last Saturday evening from a visit to their old home at Athens Ohio Mrs Crippen has been away about six months and the Captain nearly three months She says northern summers suit her and she has no desire to spend another there.
Episcopal service moves to 10:30 in the morning with Holy Communion at that hour. The Sunday school Christmas Festival for children will be held at 6:00 PM Monday evening at the Hall.
The notice states that The Cricket and The Dutch Man will not appear on old Christmas night Monday December 25th signaling a change in entertainment plans for the holiday.
Millfield Items report Claire Coots daughter of Adam and Mary Coots died near Millfield Athens county Ohio December 14 1876 of diphtheria aged four. Funeral sermon by A Wade at Disciple Church near Chauncey Friday December 15. Wade preached two weeks ending Thursday. Disciples at Green's Run had four additions. Mr B B McDonald continues ore prospecting in the area sending ore samples North. Gen Thomas Ewing and stockholders of mineral companies met at Mt Auburn Saturday to discuss a plan of compromise on the matter.
A meeting was set in Lancaster to discuss individual stability of stock issued to farmers of Dover and Trimble in mineral underlying payments. Lincoln area notes report farm sales by John Penrod to Mrs. Druggins and Lewis Andrews selling to Penrod. Hog shipments surge with prices $4.50 to 35.00 per hundred. Mr. Fowler canvasses Dover township for Children’s Home stamps. Straitsville holiday trip for J S King. Millfield sees heavy freeze and scarce news.
Mrs. Jane Miller of Athens now staying in Bedford Township Meigs County writes a long life memoir for the Meigs County Pioneer Association. She describes birth May 12 1755 on Stamp ing Creek Green Brier area Virginia, family roots in Ireland Wales and Germany, early schooling, panther encounters, pioneer farming life, hunting, and migration to Ohio including Green Brier to Ohio border routes. She notes walking days to Bedford and Athens and says she now resides in Athens County and offers best wishes to the Pioneer Society.
The crusade quilt by Ohio women is on sale for 500 dollars to fund the Women's National Temperance Society. It will stay in Ohio, gifted to Mrs. Kk J Thompson, funded by one dollar shares with buyers' names written on the quilt. Send names and funds to Mrs. S. K. Leavitt, 362 Court Street, Cincinnati. Mrs. L. M. Albright, corresponding secretary O WCTU.
A Congressional Investigating Committee in South Carolina finds no flaw in the canvass of the Electoral vote and backs a larger Republican majority. Democrats intend to split into subcommittees to seek further testimony and counter election evidence, while General Banks protests the early closure.
D Zenner and Co. claim their Clothing Department has marked down all items to produce a lively holiday trade. They assert better values in mens and boys garments at lower prices than elsewhere in Athens.
C G Tucker of Rome township residing at Guysville offers a first class top buggy and two Express Wagons for cash. One wagon is a platform wagon and new. He states they are offered at very low figures for cash.
The Custom-Made Department showcases easy stylish fits with superior workmanship. Walsh and Miller offer one of the best, most extensive, varied assortments of merchant tailoring fabrics in Athens. They are praised for moderate charges. Christmas presents at Kurtz and Norris.
A shop advertises a large assortment of dolls at fixed pricing. Shoppers are invited to browse a wide range of doll types and sizes offered at the store’s one price.
The ad notes a fine assortment of new jewelry designs and urges buyers to visit Kurtz & Norri for selections.
Advertisement notes Walsh and Millers offer a wide selection of gentlemen’s furnishing goods at very cheap prices. The text promotes their tailoring establishment as a place to find all items related to this class of goods.
Special notice advertises early January bargains to fit any budget. Offers include Ladies Ties from 10 to 50 cents, collars, cuffs, silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, kid gloves at low prices, toys, baskets, and a job lot of gents dollars. Dress goods and ready made clothing also priced to attract shoppers. Call before purchasing and inspect the stock.
The hat department at D Zenner Cos has been replenished with a varied stock for the holidays. It features the latest styles of men's and boys bead wear offered at sight and advance on cost.
Kern and Lansley offer limited holiday orders for custom made boots. They emphasize superior craftsmanship at the same price as lower grade footwear. Customers are urged to shop Kurtz and Norris for gifts and Farrell's meat market for a Christmas turkey.
A large assortment of ladies gold sets rings dharma chains watches and new necklaces offered at cost for the holidays by Kurtz and Norris.
The advertisement urges housekeepers to consider the Teas sold by Pickering & Son’s, noting the firm continues to offer a superb line at a liberal percentage below ordinary cost.
Holiday shoppers find a wide range of inexpensive toys at Pickering and Son's store opposite the MissENGER Office.
In Athens on Monday the Isth instant a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Geo W Towsley.
The marriage of John Wise and Alice Fierce occurred at the bride’s father residence with Rev. KR. C. Harper officiating. Both parties hailed from Athens township.
Eliza Welden wife of Heathcoat Welden died December 16 1576 in Athens of consumption at age 21. John Morrison died November 25 1876 at his grandfather's residence in Lodi Township aged 10 years 4 months 11 days.
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