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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1877
Page
5
Athens Week in Review Sparks, Scattered Local News
A compilation notes three prisoners in county jail, churchgoing crowds, and various local happenings. Items include Mrs. Kirk’s mother visiting Athens, Elector Commission rules, Dr. Dorr purchasing a Surgical Institute stake in Austin, Texas, and changes in travel and local commerce. Additional notes cover property deals, bee losses, an injury at a furniture factory, a death by paralysis, political figures, and a wedding in Athens with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kirk
Athens
Elector Commission
Robbery At Home Of Mr Scott Involves Railroad Funds
On January 31 a burglar entered Mr Win Scott's home while the family slept and stole 930 dollars, 825 of which belonged to the M and C railroad where he works, plus 105 of his own. The thief appears to have hidden in the house during the day and departed after the family rose to find the door open. Scott may be required to reimburse the railroad for its share. No clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Dover infirmary overcrowding prompts children’s home push
Mr Tobias Boudinot, an infirmary director, reports prosperity in Dover but notes 122 inmates and insufficient accommodations. He says the young and old are housed together, creating unhealthy conditions and strengthens the case for a Children's Home with efforts ongoing to secure favorable outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobias Boudinot
Dover
Boudinot
Important 1877 Dates Passworded In Almanac Style
The text lists 1877 events and holidays with their falling days including Shrove Tuesday February 13th St Valentine’s Day February 14th Ash Wednesday Lent start February 14th Washington’s Birthday February 22nd St Patrick’s Day March 17th Good Friday March 30th Easter Sunday and Monday April 1st and 2nd Ascension Day May 10th Whit Sunday and Monday May 20th and 21st July 4th Wednesday Christmas December 25th Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington’s
Lecture Proposal at Ohio University for Library Funds
Rev. Dr. David Moore proposes a lecture to Ohio University students with proceeds donated to the libraries of the two literary societies. Citizens express strong support, noting the Doctor's worth and wide friendships in Athens, his native town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Moore
Ohio University
Athens
Real and false friends and local notices in Athens fragment
The fragment discusses friendship as true stalwart support versus false companionship. It notes a saloon and billiard room project by Athens parties Wm. Lutz and Stephen Stimson and mentions Miss A. J. Lively offering hair work in Athens. Dr. Fishblatt to visit Athens May 7 for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Frank
Butternut
Front Streets
Pomeroy Telegraph
Messrs
Wm. Lutz
Stephen Stimson
Pomeroy
Dr. Fishblatt
Zenner & Co Launch Twenty Day Clearance Sale
D. Zenner & Co. announces a twenty day clearance offering all dry goods with a focus on spring dress materials at low prices that cannot be replaced. The store promotes groceries from Armitage & Davis, new wallpaper stock, and a fresh milk cow wanted at Bank of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Zenner & Co
Messrs. Zenner & Co
Armitage & Davis
Bank of Athens
R. H. Stewart
Slattery Family Welcomes A Newborn Son
Birth notice stating John A. and Lena Slattery welcomed a son on Wednesday January 31 1877 at 2 15 a m. Grandparents include Hon R de Steigner and great grandfather Dr E G Carpenter who officiated at the birth as they did for the mother and grandmother.
Carpenter Cook and McAlister Clark Wedding Notices
Marriage notices from Athens county dated February 6 1877 report Parker Carpenter and Jane D Cook wed at G T Gould home Athens Sheriff officiant Rev William H Scott. Also B F McAlister of Newman Douglass county Ill and EB Clark wed at F O Pickering home Athens. Wyatt Thompson marriage at J A White residence Cincinnati officiated by N P Hoisington Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Gould
Parker Carpenter
Janet Cook
Hocking Valley
Carpenter Cook
G. T. Gould
Athens
William H. Scott
Athens County
Jane D. Cook
Newman
Wyatt
Thompson
J. A. White
Cincinnati
N. P. Hoisington
J. P
John H. Wyatt
Margaret FE. Thompson
Ohio
First National Bank of Athens reports condition January 20 1877
The Athens Ohio bank lists assets and liabilities including loans and discounts six figures in U.S. bonds and notes, deposits, and capital stock. President E H Moore signs the sworn statement dated February 7 1877 with notary E Tompkins and directors Ballard Moore Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Athens
Ohio
U.S
TRS
GMMN
Ceresbune
Renacehense Chines
Ncpessal
Athens County real estate sale ordered by court
Public auction of multiple parcels in Athens and Lodi townships Ohio ordered by the Court of Common Pleas. Joseph M Dana as assignee sells 148 75 acres in section 34 and other tracts totaling 6 000, 1 700, 160, and 3 200 dollars appraisals with terms one third cash one third in one year and one third in two years with interest. Auction at the Athens Court House on Monday March 12 1877 at 1 p m.
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Court of Common Pleas
Athens
State of
Ohio
Joseph M. Dana
Samuel S., Beyles
Samuel S. Boyles
Court House
Canaan Township
Athens County
Hocking
S. B. Pruden
Lodi Township
Samuel 8. Boyles
John Ruth
Lodi
A. D
Athens and Parkburg Accommodation Time Card
Time-table note for M and C railroad showing trains going west and the Athens and Parkburg accommodation service.
Train Connections From Straitsville to Major Cities
Close connections made at Lancaster for Circleville and all points on the Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad. Direct connections at Columbus for Cincinnati and all points west. Also for Buffalo Philadelphia New York and all points East. W.A. MILLS General Ticket Agent GEO R. CARR Superintendent.
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Straitsville
Lancaster
Circleville
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad
Columbus
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland and Columbus Railway Schedule Notice
The annual stockholder meeting for election of Directors will be held in Cincinnati on February 21, 1877 at 12 o'clock noon. Through tickets and time connections are available at ticket offices with agents B B Jackson Columbus Gen Superintendent Cleveland F Pierso Gen Ticket Agent and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
W. L. O'Brien
Dd.w. Caldwell
Muavu Columbu
London
Pecinane Ssasenses
Peron Shaaeaeed
Bellfontaine
Sandusky Saduessaense
Cincinnati
Gallion Ecommodation
Gallion
B&b. Jackson
Columbus Gen
Clevel
F. Pierso Gen
de Clevel
Salt Sear
Chas
Low
Cincinnati Commercial announces subscription rates and policies
The Cincinnati Commercial outlines its mission and finance stance, promotes specie basis restoration and silver dollar, and lists extensive subscription prices for daily and weekly editions, including paid in advance terms and postal details. It invites postmasters, agents, and dealers to join with wholesale pricing and circulars.
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Cincinnati
Enterprise
Villege
M. Halsted & CO
Potter’s Building
Fourth and
Race Streets
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