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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1876
Page
4
A notice states Suecemor is permanently located in the MEDICINE & SURGERY practice of Drs. Johnson and Wilcom at the old Main Street office starting August 1. Persons in the MESSENGER enclosure are urged to call to set an appointment.
The item highlights Athens county news with mentions of local rail earnings, road conditions, and public notices. It notes the Hocking Valley Railroad grossed over $900,000 last year, frequent flooding on Hocking River bottoms, and property sales by County Treasurer Wilson to satisfy taxes. It also covers church services, sermons, rail and road incidents, and local business commentary.
Jailer Dean discovers a hook contrivance under ashes in the county jail as prisoners face renewed vigilance. The piece notes a harsher night with a sudden cold snap and gales, and mentions Dr. Charles H. Carpenter returning from the New England States to practice in the state.
Our townsman B. H. Harris, freight agent at the Hocking Valley depot, was badly injured Wednesday morning when a heavy box fell from a car. Dr. H. M. Lash reports the injuries serious, likely confining him home for an extended period. T. A. Beaton, now in Indianapolis, visited Athens and expressed pleasure with his new residence and business prospects. Geo. W. Towsley has won the woodwork contract for the Monumental Building at Sidney, Ohio, after serving as foreman at O’Bienes’ carpenter shops. The Athens Amateur Dramatic Association plans another public exhibition with full company participation. details to come. The column notes the spring violets blooming early and offers sympathy for the unsettled weather. Mr. G. T. Gould has begun a salt manufacturing process at his Salina works that omits kettle evaporation. Readers in Salina are invited to provide a detailed description of the new method.
An early Saturday freight train bound east derailed about three miles west of Athens, wrecking the locomotive and several hog-filled cars. No injuries were reported. The incident caused major train delays. Speaker Grosvenor visited home Sunday in good health and spirits, noting the Legislature will likely finish within usual session length despite heavy workload.
Yesterday and last night a mild spell depressed birds and their song as winter returns. Mayor Golden sought a warrant to collect a seventy five cent debt from a man who owed the claimant.
In Savannah a preliminary hearing was held for William F. Webb charged with forgery in connection with alleged fake contracts for lithographs in the Atlas of Athens county. Webb, employed by Titus Simons & Titus, claims Hill forged the documents. Bond set at $800, grand jury to act. Other items note local rain, schooling, Grangers, obituaries, and a school exhibition.
Hon T L Minton and wife received several costly pieces of solid silver service from a large group of Nelsonville friends at their home on the evening of the 21st. Rev G W Burns delivered the presentation speech. Judge Minton expressed thanks and referenced his pleasant stay among Nelsonville residents. A fine supper followed, prepared by the Ladies who supervised the event.
James Mace of Lee township died of consumption on the 23d inst at age 61. Albany Lodge 156 F and A M conducted burial with Rev. R Harper preaching. Scarlet fever rises in western Lee with Joseph Bolen losing two children. Albany reports dull times but steady trade and no factories or strikes. Real estate transfers include Scott to McKinstry, Lindley heirs to McKinstry, Townsend purchase, and Reynolds to McGill. Albany business improvements and Grangers meeting noted. Rev D Powell baptized five at F W Church. James Kershaw of Columbus declared insane and sent to the State Hospital.
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