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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1877
Page
5
Chauncey Newton visits Athens while an excursion to Columbus is planned. Reports detail tomato harvest, grape and corn crops, oat quality, and a fire at Freer Wolf & Co kiln. Local injuries, bees, thefts, and home news fill the week as farmers report good weather and strong yields.
The article notes that surface whiteness of eggs for cooking does not reliably indicate internal purity, citing housewives repeatedly realizing that attractive outer appearance fails to reflect true quality during the current period.
Wm Timoney, son of James Timoney formerly of Lodi township, was lately assassinated in Carter county Kentucky by a member of the Underwood gang of horse thieves. The gang had terrorized the area until last week when military aid helped break up the organization.
Friends were surprised to see Jacob Grones able to appear on the streets several times during the past week though still too weak to walk unassisted. His health improvement relieved rumors of his deteriorating condition.
A short health notice explains that rich vegetation in summer predicts feverish illness in fall. It urges sanitary precautions by cleaning cellars and domestic spaces, using lime to reduce disease breeding and lessen the doctor’s visits.
The article by Major C C Jones on the sixth page lays out a reasoned proposal that pig iron can be manufactured at a low cost in the Nelsonville district. It was prepared for the last issue but was crowded out by other content.
A large Albany delegation will join the Athens Sunday school excursion on Saturday. Ample accommodations are promised for all county friends sharing the outing. The Hocking Valley railroad has declared a four percent dividend payable in stock on August 10.
The Marietta District S. S. Institute was hosted in Amesville on the 10th and 11th at the M. E. Church conducted by Rev. I. J. Nourse. Revs, lay speakers, and Miss M Kate Brawley spoke on teaching methods, S. S. music, and attendance strategies, with a picnic by Mrs Beasley drawing praise.
A new merchant should arrive August first when A W McIntire of Noble county buys the American House and converts part to a store. N B Owens buys A W Glazier property and plans to move in by Sept 1. Dominoes are Ow ens Shade Tree amusement. People plan to attend Athens 8S 8S Picnic in Belpre Saturday. An accident last week involved Geo Ed Henry who is in hospital. On Sunday Mrs Amos Carpenter died in Wrightsville from heart disease leaving husband and ten children. ALECK.
At Bessmer the Blast Furnace of the Akron Iron Company nears blast with the stack approaching completion. Coal entries are driven by capable miners and many workers dig ore. Expect the furnace to be in blast by late September or early October. The Athenian guards have arms from the Adjutant General's department and Captain Harper leads the drill parade with notable presence. A local tale notes a hen from Lodi tending an orphan brood with motherly care.
Michael Dolan, while at work Saturday on Montgomery Morrison’s farm in Troy township, slipped from a hay load and was caught on the rack standard. The injury penetrated the body laterally through the ribs, causing a severe flesh wound but not considered dangerous.
The bustling trade at Zenners stems from low prices as farmers find a bushel of wheat buys more seasonable goods. The article notes farmers would be surprised at how far wheat can go in acquiring goods during this period.
A society to promote wearing clean shirts has formed in an eastern city. The plan would advance quickly if new shirts were available at low prices, as offered by the Merchant tailoring establishment of Mr. Thos. Walsh, where shirts of similar quality cost less than anywhere else in Athens.
K. K. Golden's Ice Cream Parlors remain a popular center in Athens. Kurtz & Norris' serves as the local headquarters for lead pencils offering standard makes. Boots and shoes repair is available at Walker's.
The Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath Schools plan Belpre Grove picnic on July 21 1877 at Belpre Grove across from Blennerhassett Island. A ten car M and C Railroad special train will carry passengers at a round trip of one dollar. Morning departure and evening return. Bring a basket for a day of comfort and enjoyment.
A notice sets a business meeting for Athens County Musical Association in the Methodist Church lecture room at 2 p.m. on Wednesday July 25. Members are urged to attend due to matters affecting the organization's future welfare and permanency. Prospective members may join and participate in day’s business. By order of President W A Thomas and Secretary M F Parrish.
Nice pure ice offered for sale at the lowest market price by W. H. Potters. Cash on delivery not specified. Local customers urged to inquire and arrange purchase.
Short notice ice cream service advertised for parties and picnics. W H Porter offers top quality frozen desserts delivered quickly.
The Ior newspaper notes Parker Carpenter seeks renomination for Sheriff backed by Republicans in Athens County. It also lists H W Will not seeking Auditor and announces A W S Minear for County Auditor and A J Frame for Treasurer. B C Lefever seeks reappointment as Infirmary Director, John Mourn for Infirmary Director, and Charles Townsend along as Representative candidate. John F Welch, former County Commissioner, is presented for Representative by Republicans.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, W F Webb, Sarah FE Webb, father and mother of William E Webb and Emma wife of William E Webb, give notice they will apply to the Governor of Ohio to pardon William E Webb who is confined in Ohio Penitentiary for two years on forgery conviction from the October term of the Court of Common Pleas of Account. The notice names F Wena and Sabar Wrap as involved parties.
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