Republican County Convention Notice in Athens Ohio 1875
The Republican Electors of Athens county are notified of a county convention at the Court House in Athens on July 26 1875 at 11 A M to nominate a county ticket and elect a Central Committee for the year and delegates to the Judicial Convention. Delegates are elected by township at primary meetings July 23 1875 between 1 and 5 PM with apportionment by votes.
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Athens County
Herby
Court House
Athens
Pomeroy
Cou
Oe Wikoff
Y . Ee
E. H. Moore
Pr. L. Ballard
Sharz
Bern Township
Ohio
Marietta R. Shurz
A. Richardson
W. H. Bay
Doan
John Jewell
Walter Beckley
J C Gooden
Jennett Hamilton
Joseph Cooper
R Walterra
Rote
Wm Woodruff
Smothy Wise
J P Price
Vincent Haining
Etna
Local notices and town items from the MESSENGER and surrounding events
The column lists small town items including coal price, jail population down to four, new subscribers to THE MESSENGER, Sheriff Warren and Marshal Davis sending Wilson Kinkaid and Ike Brown to the penitentiary, the Millford Baseball Club guests at the Brown House, Miss Mary Ashton visiting Athens, Frank and Rena Roach at Eaton Rapid Springs, Prof J W Dowd and wife vacationing in Athens, a lost pocket-book ad, thanks for ripe peaches from Mr Wood Pickering, questions on corn production, Rev J G Jones to preach at M E Church, concerns about too much sparking and too little matrimony in Ames county, H F Acker opening a normal school in New Lexington, Charles R Fuller committed to trial in Cin City, cantata Coronation of the Queen to be staged by 100 young ladies, Isaac Brown sentenced for grand larceny, Samuel V Coe’s barn struck by lightning, and praise for A L Roach on fine potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Joe Geiger
Snapping Turtle
Warren
Marshal Davis
Wilson, Kinkaid
Ike Brown
Millford
Brown House
J. G. Jones
Leavenworth
Kansas
M. E. Church
H. F. Acker
Ohio University
New Lexington
Chas. R. Fuller
Coolville
United States District Court
Cincinnati
New City Hall
M. H. McChesney
Isaac Brown
Our
Common Pleas
Cartright
Samuel V. Coe
Alexander Township
Tewksbury
A. L. Roach
Sullivan pleads assault in shooting case at Section 4
John Sullivan faced a justice for shooting Dennis Quinlen after Quinlen used indecent language toward Sullivan’s family. Sullivan pleaded assault and battery and paid a $10 fine plus costs. A new Rome township post office at Blanford Cook’s store is restored after 13 years, with Crook as postmaster. The Stevens troupe entertained City Hall and performs again tonight. The State Hospital for the Insane steward earns $800, deemed inadequate. R. E. Hamblin praised for service. Miss Sophia Pike, Oxford Female Seminary graduate, visits the Ballards and is lauded for self-made education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Esquire
Dennis Quinten
Sullivan
Quinlen
Rome Township
Blanford Cook
Federal Creek
Hatch
Federation
Crook
R. E. Hamblin
Sophia Pike
Oxford Female Seminary
James Ballard
Arrest and Conviction in Scipio Township Burglary Case
Wm. Hull of Lodi township was arrested last week for breaking into Lewis Davis's home in Scipio township Meigs county. Property stolen was found in Hull's possession. at arraignment before Justice Branch of Pomeroy he pled guilty and was committed to Meigs county jail awaiting court action. New postal routes from July 1 establish service from Guysville to Hull's and Letteridge twice weekly. A youth named Lewis Campbell, injured near Athens, shows signs of recovery after medical care. Wm. Martin of Chauncey reports a valuable horse drowned in the canal during washing. In Murray city a melee ended with a Fewel boy shooting Nixon, injuring him fatally feared.
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Wm. Hull
Lodi
Lewis Davis
Scipio Township
Meigs County
Justice Branch
Pomeroy
Guysville
Hull’s
Letteridge
Athens
Wm. Martin
Chauncey
Local Farm News and Business Win for Athens Turbine
The Bean family near Guysville cares for two young turkeys and a partridge, treated with maternal care. J M Case returns from a lengthy business absence in Michigan and other states as representative of the Athens Turbine Water Wheel Company.
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John Bean
Guysville
J. M. Case
Michigan
Athens Turbine Water Wheel Company
Dinner and Dance at Pleasant Grove Event Saturday
A dinner and dance in a pleasant grove opposite Blennerhassett Island will contribute to the enjoyment of the excursion planned for Saturday.
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Blennerhassett Island
Athens
Belpre
Parkersburg
Emma Graham
Ohio River
Howe’s Grove
Parrish brothers depart Athens for Iowa vacation
Our estimable young townsmen Messrs. M. F. and R. B. Parrish left Athens on Monday seeking rest and recreation during University vacation, heading to the bracing climate of Iowa and nearby regions.
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Messrs. M. F
R. B. Parrish
Athens
University
Iowa
Noble Rescue At Hocking River Saves Two Boys
Two young Varley brothers aged about 10 and 12 faced drowning after going beyond their depth while swimming near the South bridge on Friday evening. Harry Stewart raced from upstream, dived in twice, and hauled the elder boy to shore before rescuing the younger at the final moment. The rescued youths recovered quickly, and observers praised Stewart’s heroism.
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John Varley
Hocking
South Bridge
Harry Stewart
Temperance meeting in City Hall builds earnest turnout
A large City Hall temperance meeting led by Rev A G Byers drew strong respect despite modest attendance. Byers praised county tours to organize Temperance Leagues, with Rev Burns and Wm Warrener adding to the program. A forthcoming excursion organized by Winfield Scott promises social charm with a 7 am Athens departure to Belpre and Parkersburg, a river trip, and return by 7 pm.
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City Hall
A. G. Byers
Friends of Temperance
Byers
Winfield Scott
la Belle River
Athens
Belpre
Parkersburg
Emma Graham
Ohio River
Howe’s Grove
Blennerhassett Island
Grove
Kurtz & Norris
Postoffice installs Letter Box at junction for rail routes
Postmaster Kurtz received and posted instructions to place a Letter Box at the junction of the M and C and Hocking Valley railroads for public mailing convenience. Postal Clerks and Route Agents will regularly collect mail from the box, aiding letters between mail closing and train departures. Community thanks Capt. Dan A Grosvenor for the effort.
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Kurtz
Postoffice Department
Hocking Valley
Dan. A. Grosvenor
Man Commits Suicide at Salina Farm
Frank Stedman, a middle aged resident living on Sam Wilson's farm two miles from Salina, killed himself Friday after noon in his kitchen by stabbing the heart with a pocket knife ground to a double edge. He had shown mental derangement for years. He left a wife and four children.
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Frank Stedman
Sam. Wilson
Salina
Athens lodging noted in brisk but pleasant travel letter
In a Cleveland Herald piece from Zanesville the writer on the wing finds relief after the Pomeroy to Athens trip at the Brown Hotel in Athens. The host, Major Elmer Golden, is described as civil, intelligent and obliging, a pink of a landlord.
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Cleveland Herald
Zanesville
Pomeroy
Athens
Elmer Golden
Temperance lecture spawns Lodge of Good Templars
Deputy Tugman visits amid poor weather to lecture on temperance. In a Sunday gathering 18 to 20 supporters name themselves for a Lodge of Good Templars, and the next evening about thirty charter members form the lodge with a pledge to abstain from drink.
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Tugman
Ninety ninth birthday of American Independence observed
The hundredth birthday note marks July 3 activities at Blondin's grave where Ames area Sabbath Schools and friends gathered. G E Henry read the Declaration of Independence with short talks by Rev Woodruff and Wm Warrener. Ice cream and croquet provided for cooling and exercise.
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Blondin
Ames
G. E. Henry
Rev. Woodruff
Wm. Warrener
Fleming’s Grove
Colorado
Athens County Temperance League forms at City Hall meeting
In response to a call, temperance workers gathered July 9 in City Hall to organize the Athens County Temperance League auxiliary to the Union Temperance League of Ohio. George Putnam was elected president and William J. Warrener secretary. officers from various towns were named and a motion ordered publication of proceedings and the constitution in county papers.
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George Putnam
Wm. J. Warrener
A. G. Byers
County
Athens County Temperance League
Union Temperance League of
Ohio
Pres. County League
Geo
Putnam
Will G. Cooley
J. W. Harris
Dover
Ezra Cornell
Lee
Thos
Fergurson
Lodi
Asbury Cramer
Rome
Mark L. Sanderson
Troy
Wim. Bay
Trimble
J. Sands
Waterloo
E. P. Ewing
York
G. W. Burns
J. Warrener
Bozmans offer lower prices on plug tobaccos nationwide
Consumers are urged to recall that the Bozmans sell their entire line of plug tobaccos ten cents per pound cheaper than elsewhere. Zenner & Co. showcases summer shawls causing great delight among ladies. A. L. Roach & Son offers the celebrated Ar buckle's Tea and Coffee with a full line at reduced prices.
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Bozmans
Zenner & Co.’s
Arbuckle
A. L. Roach & Son
Local Store Displays Trusses and Bandages in Stock
Donnan and Pickering showcase a wide range of medical supplies including trusses, supporters, and bandages. A. L. Roach & Son offer choice northern dried fruit such as sagen peaches for sale.
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Donnan & Pickering’s
Choice
A. L. Roach & Son
Roach and Son Advertise Cheese and Oils at Local Store
In a brief notice, A. L. Roach and Son promote their cheese as the best in town and announce availability of machine oils at Donnanaan and Pickering's with claims of grecenes and fen dollars of provisions. The ad emphasizes quality and local shopping.
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A. L. Roach & Son
Cater
Bargain Groceries and Goods at Local Stores
Local ads promote Bozman Brothers tobacco at ten cents less per pound and claim Zenner Co. shoe and clothing sale, A L Roach and Son tea, coffee, sugar and groceries at bottom prices. M Selig One Price Store and Armitage Davis showcase prime goods and low prices along State Street. Red Hot Cash Grocery urges shoppers.
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Monitor Navy
Bozman Bro’s
van Vorhes & Bartlett
M. Selig & Co
Armitage & Davis
State Street
A. L. Roach & Son’s
Red Hot Cash Grocery
Guards Answer General Order for Athens Meeting
In Columbus Ohio June 26 1875 General Order Number 2 requires Athens Guards to assemble at their Armony on Wednesday July 21 1875 at 7 30 PM every member must attend due to important business. Mr Ike Naylor offers the trotting stallion Old Wild Wagoner at his livery stable in Athens with a celebrated pedigree and availability after the Fall Season to farmers and horsemen.
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Adjutant General’s Office
Columbus
Ohio
Dan. A. Grosvenor
Ike Naylor
Athens
Wild Wagoner
Naylor
Wile Wagoner
Republican slate announced for Athens County offices
The Ep. Messenger lists candidates to be presented to the Republican County Convention. Names include Ep. Messenger for Prosecuting Attorney LL.M. Jewerr. E H Watkins for Commissioner Trimble Township. Chas Stout for Commissioner Carthage Township. Maj. Charles Townsend for Representative Loot Township. George W. Baker for Clerk Court Common Pleas. Thomas G. Angell for Sheriff. Parker Carpenter for Sheriff. Thos L Minton for Probate Judge, all subject to convention decisions.
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Athens County
Ep. Messenger
E. H. Watkins
Trimble Township
Watkins
Carthage Township
Chas. Stout
Carthage
Maj
Charles Townsend
Loot Township
George W. Baker
Kp. Messenger
A. Palmer
Lee
A. J. Frame
Troy
Messenger
Thomas G. Angell
Angell
Parker Carpenter
Epistor Messenger
Leonidas Jewett
A. W. Glazier
Amesvile
AMES
Charles R. Smith
Chauncey
Thos. L. Minton
York Township
Died in Columbus Infant of Norris Family
An obituary notice reports the death in Columbus of Kenneth Norris, infant son of Jewett Norris and Sadie Norris, with the line dated July.
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Norris
Columbus
Chotera Infantem
Kenneth
Jewett and
Sadie
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Republican County
Alexander
Bern
Canaan
Rene Tar
VOPME
Mary Ashton
Warrensburg, Mo
Frank and
Rena Roach
Eaton Rapid Springs
J. W. Dowd
Lady
Stevens
Lewis Campbell
Nelsonville
Murray
Nixon
Pleasanton
Temperance Meeting
Amesville
Temperance Convention
Donnnaan & Pickering’s
Zenner & Co.'s
Gio
Zenners
Ll.m. Jewerr
F. L. Ballard
Ballard
Fifth Ohio
Army of
Republican County Convention
Independent
Athena
William W. Poston
PIC
Belpre, Parkersburg
Wim. C. Brooks
Guardian
Leven Oliver
Athens County Common Pleas
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