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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1874
Page
4
The four days races in Columbus last week were a grand success. A general observance of the Fourth was noted nationwide with various local events and remarks.
Hon Eveer Hae of Maine declines the Postmaster Generalship and Ex Governor Jewell of Connecticut, presently U S minister at St. Petersburg, accepts the post. Henry Waki Beech writes the Brooklyn Eagle denying rumors about him and condemns the Dunkers ban on pianos in homes.
Thermometrical statistics show June as the hottest month in nineteen years. Expect cooler remainder of the season. A large conflagration between McArthur and Wilkesville caused widespread damage including ten to fifteen thousand cords of wood owned by Bags Furnace. Firearm and pyrotechnic accidents appear in a usual tally, including a tragic fatality where a boy near Cleves township died from a vial explosion, mortally wounding himself before medical help could arrive.
A young man named Swisher allegedly shot Miss Coslett’s father near Ripley after being ordered away from the residence. The assailant then attempted to elope with Miss Coslett but killed her brother Taylor Costett during the confrontation and fled with the girl. Authorities pursue the suspect, promising swift capture. The article notes gruesome musings on burial methods as a moralizing aside.
The Cobden Club in England published an essay by Mr David A Welleman on US expenses and taxes. It quotes 1861 1865 war costs plus federal and state debt increases and cites a 4th class postmasters pay scale change effective this month with salary based on box rents commissions and quarterly accounts.
The week seen a surge of murders nationwide with July Fourth singled out as especially deadly. The Cincinnati Times blames liquor and criticizes laws and procedures that let criminals evade justice, urging swift reforms to restore deterrence.
Across the country editors condemn the press restriction. The St Louis Democrat argues the lawmakers will regret acting against a vital institution that sustains the Republican party. The piece stresses that the press, not lawmakers, preserves free government.
The celebrated author of Proverbial Philosophy considers visiting the country next autumn for a reading tour through the Republic.
The piece notes extremely hot weather and low prices drawing shoppers to Zenner & Co to clear summer garments. It claims ample linen alpaca and light cassimere stock offered at below rival prices and urges quick purchase to benefit from the closeout.
Zenner launches material price cuts on Summer Dress Goods with a pledge to clear all items at low prices. Ladies will find a full line of French and American Pereasles Chintzes Linen Lawns French Summer Cashmeres Stripe Grenadines Lightweight Pon gees Japanese Silks and more offered at affordable figures.
Boeman Bros introduce Silver Lake cigars made from Havana leaf with large shipments to support a growing retail trade. Ezra Walker of Morse and Walker notes their locals miss this week due to the firm’s brains absence but assures boots and shoes remain cheaper than any rival in town.
John Farrell complains that no cheaper meat exists than the beef and mutton he serves at his market in the north room of MESSENGER building. The Door's Drug Store stock remains full with frequent new invoices adding medicines and related goods.
The Bozman Bros protest they can undersell competing deal ers in plug tobacco. A splendid Navy plug is offered at this tobacco house at twenty five percent below ordinary cost. We have not seen neater calico dress prints this season. Many imitate linen goods closely. All tested remedies for summer diseases are at Dorrs Drug Store.
A local note advertises that Dorr's Drug Store carries the complete range of female toilet articles. The message emphasizes one stop shopping for cosmetics and personal care items.
Anna SS Grissinger of Honesdale Pennsylvania writes that after two years of neuralgia spreading from the breast to the throat face head and shoulders she was cured and restored to health by using Dr L Q C Wisharts Pine Tree Tar Cordial.
Dr D N Allard a dental surgeon opens an office over Bay's Drug Store Covville ready to attend to all dentistry business. April 2 1874 indicates the opening date.
A gold hunting case watch is missing between the residence of Ezra Phillips Sr and Amesville. A reward is offered for its return to the owner. Gilbert Phillips advertises Singer Sewing Machines and repaired organs and pianos for sale with installment plans. Residence on Congress Street, one door south of Corvell House. Jun 22 74.
The firm Wright and Morgan of Athens Ohio deny being agents for Geo D Selby of Portsmouth and offer Singer Sewing Machines directly from manufacturers. They invite inquiries and state they can exhibit and sell the latest Singer machines in multiple grades and styles. The notice is dated April 23 1874.
Physicians and chemists have failed to create a cure for fever and ague without strong medicines. The advertised remedy claims to cure fever and ague, intermittent and bilious fevers, and related illnesses at once and permanently. It purifies the blood and organs, preventing chills from returning during the season. Sold by Donnan and Pickering in Athens Ohio and by G G Green in Woodbury New Jersey, dated September 4 1873.
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