Athens Echoes Local Life and Infrastructure News
The Messenger touts wide circulation as an advertising medium. Albany telegraph office opens. Bridges advertised for letting. Notables include Captain Pitt Brown and Mrs. Angie Brown visiting. The community reports rain, heat, sunstroke, a local cotillion, and a menagerie of small town events. Local crimes move through common pleas. a parasitic note ends with a Horatian flourish from the Athens Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Athens County
R. Pitt Brown
Regular Cavalry
Angie Brown
Hattie Coan
Athens
Cephas Carpenter
Ath ens County Teachers Institute to Open August Ninth
Proponents state the Ath ens County Teachers Institute will begin August ninth at Union School house. Ex School Commissioner W. T. Harvey and H. B. Furness will lead most exercises. Encouragement is given for full teacher attendance.
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Athens County
Teachers’ Institute
Union School
W. T. Harvey
H. B. Furness
Cemetery Care Earns Community Thanks for Superintendent
During a visit to the new cemetery readers praised the excellent practical care evident in preserving grounds in prime order. Superintendent Richard Hennessey receives uninjured thanks for his duties from the community.
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Richard Hennessey
Half-fare Day On Main Trunk Of M. and C.
Public spirit under Superintendent Peabody prompts a Monday policy of half-fare on the main line and branches to provide a cheap recreation day for all who wish to express their patriotic impulses.
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Peabody
Montis Leaves Washington City for Family Illness
Mr. M. D. Montis of Washington City, guest of his brother in law Mr. W. H. MacMonigal at the Warren House, cut his visit short and returned home Tuesday after telegraphic news of a family illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Montis
Washington City
W. H. MacMonigal
Warren House
Local Kilvert Junction Drama Leaves Audiences Delighted
A remarkable entertainment at Kilvert Junction pleased a large audience on the evening of the 26th ultime. The dramatic and literary exhibition featured resident talent with well enacted pieces. Names of participants are not learned, but the program’s select character and creditable performances left attendees agreeably entertained.
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Kilvert Junction
Sentences for manslaughter convictions and pending trial
John Kinkaid and John Wilson were sentenced to three and four years respectively in the penitentiary for manslaughter linked to the Harvey Manharter case. Silas Dew's trial was deferred to the next court term. A prize fund for next year's Ohio University literary contests was announced. A Stewart platform dance attracted many Eastern county residents with music by Dolph Laurie's Cornet and String Band and no disturbances.
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John Kinkaid
Harvey Manharter
John Wilson
Cartwright
Wilson
Silas Dew
Stewart
Dolph Laurie
Post Office Athens Ohio July 8 1875 List of Letters
From the Athens Post Office list of uncalled letters dated July 8 1875 names include Buckley Joseph McGraw Jao A Day John Miller Mrs Mary Caldwell W A Osborne Hettie Goats Onan Osborne Flora Case Mary Parker Lottie Cushin Molly Russell Hiram Green Eliza Seen Teenger Johnson Mrs Every Shaw Oliver Jones Robert Skinner Wm McAffee Sarah ebba McNeal Samuel Winecup Jacob Letters uncalled will be sent to the dead letter office after four weeks. Also noted are assessors returns showing births and deaths in Athens township for year ending March 31 1875.
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Athens
Ohio
Buckley
Joseph McGraw
Jao
John Miller
Mary Caldwell
W A Osborne
Hettie Goats
Onan Osborne
Flora Case
Mary Parker
Lottie Cushin
Molly Russell
Hiram Green
Eliza Seen
Teenger Johnson
Every Shaw
Oliver Jones
Robert Skinner
Wm McAffee
Sarah Ebba McNeal
Samuel Winecup
Jacob
W. W. Kurtz
P. M
Bond joins Chillicothe Advertiser as business manager
Mr W W Bond, who has severed ties with the Scioto Gazette and resided here with his family, recently began an engagement as business manager of the Chillicothe Advertiser. Friends wish him success based on his noted abilities.
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W. W. Bond
Scioto Gazette
Chillicothe Advertiser
Athens Gentleman Sees Ticket May Lose Hemis
A longtime Democrat hints that the ticket including Allen and Cary may fail to attract votes. The note comes as a semi confidential view on current electoral prospects. The Broadway Hotel in Cincinnati, run by Mac Pollard, is praised for comfort and rates. House chief clerk Henry C. Wilson, from Meigs County, is noted for welcoming guests from the state.
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Athens
Allen
Cary
Broadway
Cincinnati
Mac Pollard
Henry C. Wilson
Meigs County
Artage and Davis Ad Praises Fair Dealer Servi
The notice urges readers to consider Armi tage and Davis for their liberal share of public patronage, praising them as fair dealers and deserving support.
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Armitage & Davis
Sabbath School Jubilee At McKnight's Grove
A Sunday celebration near Pleasanton drew 1500 to 2000 attendees from Pleasanton Albany Harrisonville Pageville Irving Creek and surrounding areas. Processions centered on a decorated wagon carrying children supervised by Samuel H. Kinney with other schools led by Albert Woodruff J L Hellwig and Rev E N Nichols helped organize prayers songs and readings including the Declaration of Independence. The day featured juvenile recitations songs by multiple Sabbath schools and a large dinner followed by afternoon performances led by Prof J H Lochary Rev Powell and local leaders.
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McKnight’s Grove
Pleasanton
Albany
Harrisonville
Pageville
Irving Creek
Samuel H. Kinney
Albert Woodruff
J.L. Hellwig
E. N. Nichols
Henry Logan
Powell
Wm. Hopkins
Albany Sabbath School
Holmes
Flora Moore
Wheedon
David Brickles
Ohio University
Pagetown
J. H. Lochary
Nichols
Hopkins
Pleasantton
George Mayhugh
Emma G. Bean
Emma _ Barnhart
Ella Logan
Willie Nichols
Flora Devenport
Charlie Secoy
Ora Secoy
Clemmorris
Flora Logan
Purleichols
Etlie Woodruff
Lewie Murphy
Flora Murphy
Cora Shamel
Clara Armstrong
William Armstrong
Alexander, Lee
E. B. Russell
Julia Custer
Ida Lee
Land of Washington
Mary Stanley
Frank Louie Clark
Jesus
Clara Hanning
Geo. Nichols
Prof. Wheedon
Ida Chase
A. H. Holmes
Pleasadon
Albany Celebrates Independence and Local Developments
Albany marked the 3d of July with a large gathering at Wood's Sugar Grove where Sunday schools competed in singing and declamation. Rev. Powell spoke on the 99th anniversary of Independence. The telegraph office opens with dispatches, a trainee, and plans for a new schoolhouse funded by Mr. O'Bien nes of Athens. Construction proceeds as J M Wood relocates, and property repairs advance. Wool purchases total about 25,000 lbs in Albany. Farmers report wheat cutting and robust yields in Lee and Alexander townships with oats near harvest in Meigs and Vinton counties.
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Albany
Athens
T. A. Beaton
Pomeroy
Powell
Jno
J. M. Wood
Rueben Barnes
A. H. Holmes
McClure
Morgan
Jno. Walkers
Scott
Dailey
Dr. Townsend
New Philadelphia
Lee
Alexander
Meigs
Vinton
Amesville Weather Highlights and Local Updates
Since mid June the area has enjoyed warm, favorable conditions for corn and wheat. Early Rose potatoes are ready for table use, Colorado beetle appears harmless this year, wool clip stays steady at 42 to 44 cents. Local improvements include Amos McDaniel's new frame barn and stable, Ex Commissioner McDougal's large bank barn project, and Federal Valley Railroad work advancing toward completion. Federal Creek coal praised for quality as rail connections loom. News from grasshopper counties reports pests retreating in Missouri and Nebraska.
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Amesville
Colorado
Amos McDaniel
McDougal
Federal Valley R. R
Federal Creek
Grasshopper
Missouri
Nebraska
Hocking Letter Ep Messenger Appeals for Rail Line Help
A letter from readers in the Hocking Valley pleads for a post office and railroad service along the Short Line. The writer laments lack of mail, limited access, and dependence on a tired carrier, urging the railroad company to respect local needs and publish this appeal in the paper.
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Hocking River
Nelsonville
Logan
Hocking Valley Road
Hocking
Stewart
Coolville
R. R
Mineral City craftsman offers wagon, carpentry and masonry work
Mr. G. W. Dickson of Mineral City is proficient in wagon making house carpentry and stone masonry. He is prepared to fill orders satisfactorily and is commended as a competent workman and a clever gentleman.
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G. W. Dickson
Mineral City
New Fans Offer Choices at Lower Prices This Season
Zenner and Co advertise a wide range of fans for ladies at reduced costs this season. Armitage and Davis report strong trade at their new family grocery and confectionery stand on Tate Street near Court, touting fresh stock of prime quality goods and low prices to attract customers.
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Zenner & Co’s
Messrs. Armitage & Davis
Tate Street
Court
Mrs Golden's Ice Cold Soda Attracts Noted Attention
An old-article note praises the invigorating qualities of Mrs Golden's ice cold soda during sultry weather, highlighting its refreshing appeal and universal attention from panting humanity.
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Mrs. Golden’s
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