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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1869
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions Marietta and Athens with moves from Hamden to Greenfield and Blanchester, arriving at Cincinnati, plus a few actions like arrives and eats. Absent clear events or dates, the item reads as a rough travel note or diary fragment.
Ramsey Bonds and Reed of Portamouth Ohio invite merchants and furnacemen to inspect their Spring Stock. They claim the largest stock and lowest prices with constant market watching and fresh supplies. One partner remains east to manage buying and market reach, operating on small profits and liberal accommodation.
The Union Republican Electors of Athens county will hold a county convention at the Court House in Athens on Saturday July 31 1869 at 11 o clock A M to nominate a county ticket and select delegates to the Senatorial Convention. Voters in townships will meet Friday July 30 1869 between 1 and 4 O clock P M to elect delegates by ballot with apportionment per township based on votes for Sherwood last fall.
Hon J J Winans M C visited town on business before Judge Welch. F M McVay named Marshfield postmaster and praised as courteous and capable. R H Howard of Xenia brother of Dr S Howard visits. he is a leading lawyer. Col William S Wilson seeks sheriff renomination. Col George W Baker listed for county treasurer renomination. Amos Miller returns from Connecticut and plans to open an academy at Marshfield for both sexes, backed by decades teaching experience.
Readers hear from Crawford and Morrow counties on funding for the Toledo and Pomeroy Road with a goal of 100000 dollars per county. The Journal urges broad participation from Crawford, Morrow, Knox, Licking, Perry and Athens counties to ensure Toledo as the main trunk, highlighting coal iron salt clay industries and northern partnerships.
A statewide Evangelical Convention will meet in Columbus on November 30 to December 2 inviting each church to send its pastor and two lay members. Delegates will discuss increasing Christian effort, public worship attendance, rural outreach, church organization, union practicality, business impact for Christ, weekday prayer meetings, Bible study, hindrances to progress, and statewide revival. The event is part of a fall series across midwestern states.
Our Lee correspondent corrects a previous statement about Athens county’s House representation in the last 25 years listing the names and years of non Athens residents who served. The writer apologizes for the error and respects Mr Mitchel, noting the mistake was a friend’s.
The citizens and leading Republicans of Columbus favor appointing General James M. Comly, editor of the Ohio State Journal, as postmaster. He is described as qualified, a gallant soldier, an able journalist, a true Republican, incorruptible, and a good citizen, and his appointment would align with local wishes and reward service.
Auditor Pickering ad notes commissioners split the county into districts for land appraisal. Townships may nominate candidates on a chosen date, with July 30 primary day proposed. Readers urged to submit names quickly for inclusion on the ticket.
A Victorian advertisement touts Plantation Bitters as a cure for weakness, distress, and glandular complaints with testimonials from James Marsh and others. It claims benefit for sedentary individuals, heart palpitations, poor appetite, and digestive issues, and promotes Magnolia Water as a superior Cologne alternative at low cost.
In 1869 Columbus notice by W Reed Golden offers to prepare papers, collect Morgan Raid claims for Athens County residents, and remit funds as directed. He urges claimants to provide county and P O address and states he can attend to the business locally from Columbus at low cost.
Persons with unsettled accounts are urged to call and settle promptly. The books are in the rear office of Minear and Dickey's Drug Store. July 1, 1869.
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