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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1882
Page
5
Athens items note J A J Shrader ill in Nelsonville and vaccinations at the Children’s Home. Mining engineers plan a May meeting in Nelsonville while local industry expands with Robert Arscott’s drain tiling brick works. Reverend T F Hitt delivers well attended M K Church services and a striking account of his frontier experiences.
A writer defends Hon. Chas. L. Kurtz regarding a lightly written note about his use of railroad passes. The piece argues such personal travel habits are private and not a matter for public speculation, regardless of official status.
Pat Bardin, once a passenger conductor on the M. and C. line between Athens and Marietta, died last Thursday at Topeka Kansas where he had spent recent years sheep raising. His remains return to Chili cothe for interment. he was brother of Tom Bardin and well known to many townspeople.
We have received many compliments from subscribers on the MESSENGER Almanac for 1852. We plan to place a copy in the hands of each patron, as its typographic illustration and statistics merit greater commendation than similar gratuitous prints.
Mr Henry Schreiner of the Ath ens Woolen Mills nearly drowned attempting to cross the river in a scow. His oar broke, he stripped to escape the dam, and leaped into the water to reach shore exhausted but alive.
The Home Building and Loan Association held its late annual election electing directors J. M. Goodspeed J. D. Brown J. L. Hatfield Elmer Golden E. J. Jones Chas. L. Kurtz Chas. W. Harris D. H. Moore and Jas. Farrell Officers include J. M. Goodspeed as President J. L. Hatfield Vice President Chas. W. Harris Secretary Jas. D. Brown Treasurer and E. J. Jones Solicitor.
Public notice declares Athens will be represented at a cock main at McArthur Junction on the 26th. The article warns participants that involvement in such demoralizing activity is a penitentiary offense under Ohio law.
Deacon Frank Hall reports the annual colored Baptist gathering, beginning at the local church on New Year’s Night, is in full blast with sanguine promise of a glorious ending. He invites all to attend, saying celestial gates are ajar and now thrown wide open.
In a late report the Grand Jury commends the jail sanitation. Sheriff Warden is likely driven to greater effort to maintain health given sickly times and the risk of smallpox breakout among prisoners.
Miss Kate Higgins marked her sweet sixteen with a large gathering of friends at her parents residence. The event proved immensely merry as young people of both sexes enjoyed social festivities well into the night.
Local residents visit offices and social scenes in Athens with remarks on K T Knights Templar banquet honors and a smallpox case. The piece notes visits by Editor Snyder and others, updates on Miss Ames Destengner and Dennis Curran, and a report on ice storage readiness for summer.
The Ohio State Journal notes Major Charles Townsend Secretary of State spoke at the Fourth Annual Banquet of the State Fencibles in Columbus. He praised The Defenders of the Union and the volunteers, lauded the Fencibles and their President General Theodore Jones. The speech impressed the paper and a major portion will appear in next week's Messenger.
The county grand jury returned indictments for Rosa Donahue A Elliot and Ed Quinn for selling liquor contrary to law William F Mann and Margaret Lafferty for selling to minors Mary Parsons for poisoning Alexander James for petty larceny Rufus Brown W Wallace and H Bostic for assault with intent to kill William Toliver for perjury T J Goff for burglary The panel pressed on with deliberations into the Chris Davis lynching but could not identify any suspects.
In the Athens area last Thursday foxes abounded as Charles Morris Peter Finsterwald and Cushman Crippen started several brush fires. Cushman Crippen described the day as one of the most exciting chases in his experience. Crippen shot and killed a large red fox on the run.
The paper notes the law banning the slaughter of quail and pheasants is now in effect though it observes a broader restraint would help, as few of these birds remain in the region.
On Monday evening Athens Chapter granted the Royal Arch degree to KK. E. Hamblin steward of the Athens Asylum Dr. B. W. Pickering assistant physician of the same institution and C. W. Harris teller of the Bank of Athens A protracted meeting began last evening at the MFE Church in this place
John Ackley spoke at the Columbus convention urging higher qualification standards for surveyors to elevate the profession. He helped spark broad discussion on professional education and the need to deter inexperienced entrants. Ackley also attended the Mining Institute session and was elected Treasurer, as engineers discussed mining safety and plans. The talk noted eighty five billion tons of coal in the state’s districts, a figure to consider amid price talks by Athens dealers.
Citizens are urged to donate toys and picture books no longer wanted. Items should be sent to Mrs. R. Desteigner to be forwarded to the Athens County Home for use by its resident children.
The almanac based lighting mode irritates night pedestrians as cloud cover disproves the moon light hypothesis. The draught notes suggest revising the schedule for street lamps when overcast skies block moonlight.
Attendants from Ohio University praise the current term as agreeable and satisfactory. A steam tug guiding Pittsburg coal barges attracted locals to the Hocking River banks at Coolville, a scene not seen in recent years.
Residents complain roads hinder farm shipments causing shortages of butter eggs and other staples as farmers struggle to bring produce to town.
The statement notes that the ongoing season has not yet measurably improved coal prices, a condition deemed unusual by observers. It suggests market or demand factors remain stubborn despite continued openness.
The local Grand Army of the Republic post invites all members to a regular meeting on Saturday January 21 to arrange for the Grand Fair Festival Dramatic Entertainment and Military Ball set for February 22 23 and 24. Honorably discharged Union soldiers are urged to attend and reminisce.
Following their annual invoice completion the house offers balance stock of strictly seasonable goods at below cost. Winter heavy clothing is highlighted as the most fabulous bargain and available now at D. Zenner & Co. to clear space for early Spring arrivals.
The firm succeeding Mr. W. H. Potter’s long established grocery business has rearranged the old stand and invites patrons old and new to enjoy choice goods at very low prices, competitive with anywhere in Athens.
Dr. John Clark Ridpath’s Life and Work of Garfield from Jones Brothers & Co. is praised as a remarkable, phenomenally selling standard popular biography. It is lauded for meeting public demand in content, illustrations, quality, and price.
On a solid basis leave your measure with Peter Kern at his Boot and Shoe Bazaar. He offers the handsomest and most solidly wearing boots and shoes in the market with unsurpassed manufactured work. Repairs neatly and promptly done.
Messrs J E Beard and Son of Salina Athens county act as agents for part of the State for the Monumental Bronze Company Bridgeport Conn. The monuments offered are attractive durable and cheap. Readers considering such purchases should see what Messrs Beard and Son have to offer before ordering.
The StaLey Brothers advertise first quality rubbers at minimal prices. Men's Buckle Artics 1.45, Men's Low Cut Cloth Alaskas 1.00, Ladies Buckle Artics 1.00, Misses Buckle Artics 9 cents. They prefer to divide stock among trade rather than wholesale. Come early in Blackstone Room.
Fragmentary note reports an arrival linked to a 1961 event, mentioning Mr Charles Hitt and Mrs Lacy Ivraze amid unclear place names and affiliations. The readable text is sparse and does not provide a full narrative or outcome.
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