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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1883
Page
4
Local notes report an oyster supper at Nelsonville Christian Church, a memorial lecture at the university chapel, and revival gains at the Nelsonville church. A miner James Lafollett died of heart disease, and Thomas Craig is jailed for forgery in Floodwood.
Hon Charles L Kurtz introduces two highway improvement bills aimed at taxpayer benefits. If enacted they would help Athens county build a road system within years, boosting county business and farm property values. Residents along the Hocking Valley suffered fence and outbuilding damage from floods, with wheat fields in low lands washed out.
After the 1st of next month many railroads will cap commercial travelers trunks at 250 pounds each. The change will affect Ed Johnson the factotem of the Warren House who in a typical day hauls several heavy trunks from sidewalk to baggage room as an appetizer to a meal.
Marshal Beattie of Nelsonville arrested Sylvester L. Bowersock at Laurel Hill on a Kansas court warrant charging counterfeiting. He was surrendered to U S authorities in Columbus. Also notes a Thursday lecture series at University chapel and the marriage of Perry Caldwell to Lizzie Russell on the 4th at Wm Russell’s Tangy township residence with Rev W B Brown officiating.
A late communication from E. J. Hiatt announces a Farmers of Athens Morgan and Washington counties meeting at Amesville Town Hall at 10 a.m. on Saturday February 17 to organize the Eastern Ohio Wool Growers and Stock Breeders Association or a similar body. The effort aims to create a live permanent society with meetings at different localities across the three counties.
Loren Bridge, a well known miner, died instantly at Hamley's Run shaft after a fall of coal. He had been warned that the floor was unsafe and tested it with his pick, prompting the collapse. He was a widower with two children.
A group of legislators including Hathaway Alexander Brooks Westmore Allen J. B. Hall and others stayed in Athens from Saturday evening to Monday. They were entertained by Superintendent Richardson of the Asylum during their visit.
Mr. Dick McKinstry announces a brief suspension of the Albany Echo due to a failure to receive newsprint. The paper will not publish this week but will resume next week with an editor's explanation for readers.
Members of Athens Commandery Knights Templar will hold a religious service at Masonic Hall on Friday evening March 2. A number of invited Sir Knights with their ladies from abroad will attend the banquet following the service.
It is expected that more buildings will be erected in Nelsonville during the coming spring and summer than in any single season in the history of the growing industrial center.
Sheriff Warden escorted Samuel Gat rel to the Reform Farm on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty at the latest court term.
A collision between two coal trains near Groveport delayed the Hocking Valley passenger and mail service to Athens by hours. Both trains were badly wrecked with locomotives damaged. one was nearly new. Estimated loss runs to about forty thousand dollars. No injuries were reported.
The report states Mrs John Dean is gradually improving from a sickness that previously threatened a fatal result. Her condition has shown positive changes, with family and friends awaiting further updates on her recovery.
Four inmates are confined in the jail. They are William Dilcher Craig Dunlap and Buckingham, who is jailed for bastardy.
A fragment urges readers to pay subscriptions sent to subscribers in Athens with emphasis on timely renewal.
Hon C A Bowersox, legislator from Williams county, recounts a Bryan Press communication on a visit to Athens with two committees to inspect Ohio University and the insane asylum. He praises the university's history and figures, notes old buildings and a new hall, and urges state support for institutions over asylums, remarking on the contrast of cold Williams snow and warmer Athens sleighless winter.
Members of the Legislative Committee on Colleges and Universities, after recent visit to Athens, oppose funding proposal and resist approval for a ten thousand dollar appropriation this session. The request aims to meet pressing needs from recent reforms that revived the institution and restored its prominence.
There will be excursions to the named states on February 6 and 20 by the J B and W R y and the Ohio Southern Rail road. Tickets are good returning forty days and offered at very low rates. Tickets, rates, and full information available from James DeWolf, Pamen ger agent I B and W Ry, No 38 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio.
Carbondale area items report miners at half time in nt month and Geo Dowler seriously ill. Mineral City sports study chicken biting while local boys claim pure bred flyers. Struck by mud while hunting, a young man fires at a rabbit blowing the muzzle end off. Raccoon noise noted last week. Paytion pencils damaged R R causing a branch train delay and mine work suspension. Landslides from wet weather threaten pasture lands. R J Cotton buys lumber at Hewitts mill to build a house in Nelsonville. Six Chet of Nelsonville visits nearby towns. Magistrate Daniel Heater of Mineral City remains in poor health and inactive. Mrs Ellarsa of Mineral City very ill with pulmonary trouble. Supper and dance at Gus Callahan’s marks Mrs Ahan’s 24th birthday with gifts. ORE ANON.
West Canaan reports lumber activity around Harmony with Amos Townsend sawing on Harveyeo farm for James Maxwell Robinson and another crew on C. C. Prudens farm led by John Williams. James Piles plans a frame dwelling next season while Jesse Finsterwald and Clark Patterson close a turkey deal with 1500 birds for Warden of Athens.
A heavy storm with thunder and lightning broke the monotony of the morning rain here. The storm added variety to an otherwise dreary sequence of showers, bringing gusts of wind and brief bright intervals.
The notice announces a quarterly meeting at the M E church to be held next Sunday with communion services scheduled at 11 o clock in the morning.
New spring prints in the choicest and latest patterns at Dana and Kaler's and Perkin's B, inviting shoppers to view a fresh stock of fabrics and designs.
A popular Palite resort near Athens draws visitors with moderate prices and fast service. The establishment market presents a contrast to higher priced options, appealing to travelers seeking value and quick meals.
The circular shows Athens plans a large Summer Normal School in the West. Arrangements aim to meet nearly every requirement, with emphasis on training teachers and expanding practical study opportunities.
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