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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1876
Page
5
Fragmentary note mentions an old office on Main Street with a date August 4 1875 and asks “at what.” The readable text provides little context to determine location or event details.
Athens notices report visiting Cincinnati and Middleport friends, New Year wishes, and a thriving local economy. Miners from Hayden’s mines return to work, turkeys shipped from Pomeroy, and Christmas dinners at Warren House. Community events include a MESSENGER office offer, college students home, and plans for charitable performances.
A compact editorial urges prompt payment by readers to sustain the press and public welfare. It notes a seating mix up at amateur entertainment and commits to preventing repeats. It also reports a notably favorable year for poultry, with widespread fowl sales and healthy flocks amid low disease incidence.
J. H. Cook of Athens Hospital for the Insane held a birthday reception at his family home near McArthur. The Record calls the event the most delightful affair ever held in that locality and one that will be long remembered by those who attended.
A reception will be held in the main audience chamber of the Presbyterian church on next Tuesday evening followed by a supper and sociable in the lecture room by the church ladies. Admission is ten cents. Everyone is cordially invited.
Subscriptions near expiry prompt renewals while delinquent accounts face cancellation. Sabbath lectures on Heroines of the Bible proceed with Esther next week. Presbyterian Sabbath school entertainment drew large crowds with 24 participants. Postmaster Kurtz prevented a fire at the Postoffice. Nelsonville Gazette notes miner Oliver McNabb suffered a dislocated hip in a mine accident.
Chas F Lillibridge of Baneville who ran a merchant tailoring shop in the Atkinson store room has made an assignment after months of operation.
Public installation of the Masonic fraternity planned for Guysville this evening. Address to be delivered by Cha Townsent.
The Amateur Entertainment at Town Hall Monday evening drew high praise for acts led by W. J. Kirk as John Perrybingle and Emmett Tompkins as Caleb Plummer. Miss Lizzie Bayard and Miss Lottie Brown received admiration for Dot and the Blind Girl, with Kate Stewart pleasing as Mrs Fielding and Charlie Carpenter commanding in the Persecuted Dutchman.
Inmates at the Hospital for the Insane received a sumptuous Christmas from Dr. and Mrs. Gundry and their assistants. The Amusement Hall was decorated with a bright Christmas tree and opened to inmates and visitors for a festive evening of dancing and merriment.
Philosopher J N, after a long period of personal secrecy, chooses not to deliver his truths on the planned night and postpones his address to January 12, thanking the people of Athens for their kindness. He remains in the city to observe thirty hours of reflection ending on the 11th.
The Episcopal Christmas Festival on Monday evening drew a happy crowd as the hall sparkled with evergreens and gifts. Prof. Martin and Mr. Straight spoke as Superintendent E. H. Morris reported growth since 1875, and offerings for an organ fund reached 214 dollars with more than 25 dollars for those in need.
Reverend David Smith began a long protracted meeting at the M E Church this past Saturday. The Union Sabbath School hosted a Christmas evening concert at the M E Church featuring Bible lessons and singing. Mrs Weber Wilson is visiting her daughter Mrs Dixon in Greenburg Indiana. Our village schools are led by Prosper Six and John Leebhery, both noted teachers. VISTA.
Married notices report the union of Lobertie Eckley and Hala K Hawk at the bride's father’s home near Athens. The couple is noted with a symbolic oxen gift and best wishes for their future. Other marriages include William Curry to Flora Seanbey and John E Johnston to Lillie C Dupler in Oxford county.
Lands and lots returned delinquent by Treasurer Wm. 8. Wilson of Athens County Ohio with taxes and penalties listed. The following description outlines the parcels to be sold as provided by law and the delinquent status as of the notice.
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