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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1869
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows a train route with stops including Marietta Cincinnati Greenfield Chillicothe Harmon Athen and Marietta with garbled text. The readable parts indicate travel between multiple Ohio locations with several arrivals and unknown timings.
Rumsey Roads & Reca, wholesale dry goods dealers in Portsmouth Ohio, invite merchants and furnacemen to inspect their large spring stock. They emphasize fresh goods, the largest stock, lowest prices, and frequent market buying to keep offerings current. A firm member remains east to oversee markets and purchases, ensuring liberal accommodation and small profits.
The notice specifies charges of one cent per line for obituary notices exceeding four lines and requires payment in cash. The rule is stated as fixed and non negotiable.
McLean Watchmaker and Jeweler offers repair of old spectacle frames with first quality glasses and adjustments. Sunshades and fans repaired. repairs done neatly at the Book Store opposite the Court House. Also notices on employment, vacations, Commencement at Kenyon, and local civic concerns.
Frank Steadman and George Smith were arrested by Marshal Potter for being drunk and disorderly on the street. Steadman paid his five dollar fine while Smith was committed to jail in default of payment. There is also notice of a Sabbath School Basket Picnic on July 8 near Hibbardsville and a note on Fourth of July holiday observances shifting payment dates.
We are pleased to learn that Mr Lowry, severely injured near Logan on the H V R R, is in a fair way to recover. Dr Dorr, son of Jos Dorr of Athens, has skillfully managed the case and reflects credit on the young physician. His friends here welcome his success at Logan.
The orderly conduct of the Commencement exercises drew praise from all observers. Mayor Hiram Martin, Esq. was credited with establishing discipline on the first evening, and visitors noted Athens audiences as unusually well behaved, composed of attractive and intelligent individuals.
The Graduating Class of 1869 at Ohio University includes Bachelor of Arts recipients John W. Dowd, William S. Eversole, Richard A. Hoffman, Thomas L. Hughes Jr, John B. Lash, Edson O. Miesse, William H. Minnich, Archelaus A. Stanley. Bachelor of Science graduates are Augustus Boice, Hugh M. Lash, Join J. McMaser, George G. Parker, Alfred M. Post, Wesley A. Smith. All performed well in exams and graduation exercises.
The community notes the unexpected departure of Dr W P Jobson Johnson from our county to Indianapolis. Born and educated here he served as a physician for over twenty years and as surgeon in the Civil War where he earned high praise. He later served in the Ohio House of Representatives and was key to locating the asylum in the county. His public and private life were marked by integrity and patriotism, leaving the community with esteem and friendship.
The Cincinnati speaker, W. E. F. Boyd, delivered a sharp critique of sham and pretence in society. His address, praised for wit and insight, targeted shams in politics, law, medicine, and ministry and urged genuine value in character and knowledge. The report notes strong public acclaim and hints at future publication of the full text.
The house I reside in and the store room occupied by McAboy Stanley & Co are leased from the 1st of October next. The notice specifies immediate occupancy and rental details for the premises.
notice calls members and descendants of early settlers to attend the semi annual Phoneer Association meeting in Athens. secretary A B Walker states the executive committee will announce hour and place and expects a large turnout from county and visiting friends. dated July 1 1869.
Advertises low prices at D. Zenner & Co. opposite the Court House with a wide Dry Goods stock and earnest bargain claims. Notices W U Powter for home delivery of groceries and Jesse Davis & Co. offers a well seasoned two horse spring wagon for sale in Athens Ohio.
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