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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1876
Page
4
An 1875 notice states MM In SE M WD successor to Drs Johnson and Wilson is permanently located in the Medicine and Surgery practice at the old Main Street office. The August date references the 1875 record.
Athens papers report 574 births and 148 deaths in the county last year. Mentions James W Sands in town from Cincinnati and Mrs George Towsley visiting from Sidney. Several local events include weddings, church services, elocution at the University chapel, and a Centennial Tea Party in Middleport.
Col Isaac Stanley reports unprecedented uniform corn emergence this season after completing the first six ty acres of sod ground. The public gauges Superintendent Peabody as the likely prize cane winner at the Catholic fair, though he would not allow his name to be used in connection.
Mr Trout of the Temple of Fashion in Lancaster Ohio will be at the Warren House today with a full line of foreign and domestic suitings. The house’s reputation guarantees fit make and style. Prof and Mrs John R Scott will give public readings in Amesville next Tuesday evening the 6th and in Coolville the following evening. Readers may expect an agreeable and edifying intellectual treat.
The pair of young alligators brought from Florida by Mr. R. L. Jones last spring appear to adapt well to their new surroundings. They are kept at Mrs. K. K. Golden's business, where curious visitors can view them.
Perry Starkey living near Pleasanton was committed by Esquire Hooper to answer a charge of taking a mare belonging to Samuel H. Carsey near Jerseyville. Starkey later gave bail and was released.
An argument on a motion for a new trial for Wm. Hallett Sr. convicted at the last term of our common pleas for harboring thieves was heard before the Supreme Court in Columbus on Saturday. A decision is expected today. Wm. McGill faced rebuke for remarks to a gentleman of color and was required to post bonds by Mayor Golden. John King has been ill for about three weeks with a pleuro-pneumonia like condition. both he and Mrs. R. are now convalescing.
The Athenian Guards and the Athens Cornet Band express willingness to participate in a Fourth of July celebration. A meeting is urged to arrange details. Herman O. Witte, formerly with Kurtz Norris, has moved his Belpre jewelry business to Middleport. Rev. Franklin’s failure to arrive in Portsmouth disappointed a large audience at Episcopal Hall.
Mrs Katharine Gray spoke at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening detailing motherhood and girlhood. The thoughtful audience listened with attention and appreciation to the informative address.
The latest note confirms no change to the road labor statute from last week. It still requires two days of labor or, if not performed, a cash penalty of $3.00.
The passage notes a new Centennial stamped envelope design shown by Postmaster Kurtz, describing it as not an improvement over standard envelopes. Dr. William Blackstone, recently back from the East after an extended absence, is reported in good health on his return Wednesday.
Mrs Isaac Bedell of Eden emailcounty Ohio is visiting friends in Athens and vicinity to spend time and catch up on local news.
Mrs Katherine Gray presented readings at City Hall on Tuesday despite hot weather and a concurrent social event. Critics praised her voice and stage presence, endorsing her as personally and professionally deserving of public support and urging a return engagement with a full audience.
Marshal Port arrested Charles Jones on Monday evening for a violent assault on Lyman Simms at the meat market run by John and Wm Ring. Simms suffered a broken rib a broken collarbone and a near severed head. Jones is held on a $500 bond to appear at the next common pleas term.
The Fair for the benefit of St Pauls Church opened at City Hall and runs all week. Tonight the railroad men contest for the gold headed cane. Friday features a popular young lady prize, Saturday closes with a general clearing up. Admission is 10 cents. Names of prize recipients to be announced next week.
Read aloud line notes that pioneer strawberries in the market spark blush at their lofty asking prices. The detail emphasizes the unusually high value placed on the fresh produce by local sellers and observers.
The saying compares advertising to fertilizer, suggesting it yields high returns by boosting business growth. It emphasizes the value of promotional effort in making profits and sustaining market success.
Corn stands well and colors good while wheat heads out. Pastures and meadows show rich grass. apples promising though peaches and cherries scarce. Farmers gather crops, shear sheep, and plow corn as the day’s work. Local teachers include S G Adair in Ames Academy, H Glazier in Village School, J W Andrews at Hoop er Ridge Union Church, and Miss Sarah Finch in Finch district.
A child of George Miller was startled when a large black snake lay in his lap before being killed. Elder R. W. Tewksbury preached to a large audience on Sunday, followed by Lord's Day services. Rev. Matthew Busby of Nelsonville spoke in the afternoon, while Prof. Border and family visited Albany. A smoke house at Daniel Fulton’s was visited by a large gathering, and Millfieldians formed a new singing class shortly after.
During the recent rains the streams were much swollen but caused no special damage to crops. Corn in the neighborhood is all up and looks well. Grass likewise appears healthy.
In Guysville the Buckeye Base Ball Club of Coolville lost to the Plug Uglies 30 to 11 after nine innings. The match drew spectators from Canaanville East Guysville and nearby areas, with umpire Watkins praised for impartiality. A second game saw New England Club fall to P U s 64 to 37 amid warm weather and lively crowd.
The State street grocers Armitage and Davis announce a materially reduced price list from this date covering all first class grocery stock. Consumers gain prime fresh goods and lower prices, with a full price list to be published in the Messenger's next issue.
The notice advises households away from physicians to keep emergency remedies on hand. It promotes Donnan & Harper's Drug Store in Athens as offering a large, fresh, varied stock of drugs and medicines at reasonable cost.
The ad promotes Kurtz and Norris as the best and cheapest source to order outdoor flags for decorating the outer walls for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.
Lost from the premises of Samuel H. Carsey near Jerseyville on the night of April 29 a light brown six year old mare. She walks with her right fore foot out and her tongue out when working. A reward is offered for information leading to her recovery. See advertisement of Washington Copying Company.
Window Shades. Kurtz and Norris. Kern and Lansley advertise prime quality and low prices for all footwear, claiming the bottom fact behind their busy trade. Readers are urged to visit the first door north of D Zenner and Co to save money on boots and shoes.
Athens offers unmatched opportunity as Zenner & Co. provides dress silk patterns of great value at minimal cost. Plain black, colored Gros Grains and Fancy Silks come in wide styles, with larger variety and lower prices than ever before.
Stogies not genuine Connecticut Seed tobacco lack repute among smokers. The Bozman Bros manufacture all their cigars solely from Connecticut Seed, earning popularity with consumers and the trade.
A local firm W. B. VoorHEs & Son advertises a full stock of home-made wool yarns in all grades and both single and double, plus jeans and plaids of top quality. Items will be sold cheap for cash or exchanged for wool.
Notice to all persons indebted to me to call at once on Dr. Dorr at my office and settle their accounts. Address and identification of creditor provided as L. Gorslene. No20 W3.
For Rent. House and Lot suitable for a small family. Immediate possession. Apply at MESSENGER office.
The text praises the dental work of Dr. Will. G. Cooley and notes his constant workload from morning until evening, implying strong professional reputation. It also includes a remark that “Serves him right,” indicating a sly aside or humor about his diligence.
Window Shades Kurtz and Ten Thousand Dollars worth of goods to be sold at cost to reduce stock at W. B. VooRHEs and Son's. Everything novel and choice in parasols and sunshades can be found at Zenner and Co.'s at prices that quicken purchases.
Picnics and Sunday School gatherings increase demand for national flags this season. Kurtz and Norris supply the flags.
Don’t stew in heat this broiling day. Zenner & Co. offers a cool linen suit at price near manufacture cost.
Mrs K K Golden provides exceptionally delicious ice cream to patrons this season, delivering richer flavors and higher quality desserts than before.
Gentlemen are invited to inspect a fine line of white vests of approved style and material offered at very cheap prices by Zenner & Co. These garments promise quality at a favorable cost for discerning buyers.
The advertisement touts a full line of Gent’s and Boys seasonable dress hats at Zenner & Co’s and mentions other bargains like window shades, greenadines, gold soap at par, and promotions by W. B. Voorhes & Son signaling a business push.
On Sabbath May 28 1876 at the bride’s residence in Lodi Township Athens County Rev Wm Abernathy joined William Morland to Miss Martha J Meighen in marriage.
Hogs Receipts 5,770 dull market with little price variation. Common to good hogs 9 to 10 and 10 ½ cents. Sheep Receipts 6,47 lambs abundant and prices firm to down. lambs 8 to 9 cents. Lambs 8 to 6. Ewes and wethers 4 to 6 cents. Cattle Receipts 1,145. market a touch higher and steadier with prices 3 ¼ to 6 ¼ cents.
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