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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1875
Page
5
The Messenger touts advertising reach while local items report railroad work, a bridge project, agricultural concerns, weather shifts, and a mayoral inquiry into store-box barricades. Obituary notes mark the death of Solomon Leighty aged 76 and community movements include a Democratic delegate list and college events.
Jake and Bill Hallett, arrested at Floodwood by Sheriff Warren and sent to Zanesville on larceny charges, were convicted of petit larceny. They received a $50 fine plus costs and 30 days in jail, to be held until the fine and costs are paid. The note laments loss of their festive presence during the Swallows’ homeward fly period.
Our townsman, Mr. Wm. H. Potter, experienced a serious episode Friday night after a tooth was extracted earlier. An active hemorrhage began in the extraction cavity and, before it could be controlled, nearly three quarts of blood were lost. He remained weak several days later from the loss of life-fluid.
Captain Len Brown returned Saturday from eastern cities where he ordered chandeliers and gas fixings for the town hall under a furnishing contract. The items will be installed for the hall's formal opening on the 8th inst. Mrs Brown accompanied him home after an absence since February spent visiting relatives in New Jersey.
The Rev. David H. Moore of Trinity M E Church Cincinnati delivered an able Sunday evening discourse for Decoration Day. He reviewed the lessons and motives of observance and deprecated any observance that could fan the smoldering embers of strife.
The notice urges readers to let themselves be influenced by a rac advertisement to buy dry goods clothing boots and shoes at Bal lard's store referencing the fourth page of the Messenger for the ramified business of the house.
Trains on the Columbus and Hocking Valley depart Athens at 6:50 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. and reach their destinations at 12:05 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The M. and C. has not altered their time card.
Patrons visiting Dr. Will G. Cooley’s dental apartment can expect the latest appliances and a long record of successful experience. whether pulling a tooth or realigning teeth, patients are assured top quality service.
Observers note Our Dan plans entertainment for the Ohio Editorial Association gathering at the dining hall next Friday. The event signals Dan’s heightened energy and impact, while the local editorial scene contemplates its growth stage.
List of remaining letters at the Athens Ohio post office dated June 8 1875. The names include Allen Leeman Hirschberg M A Baird Gust Jenkins Julia B Clifton W H Love Coleman Davis Nancy Mansfield Garry Frelvo Miss Sarah E McLaughlin A E Fuller Melzar Bardin John Gilbert Miss LydaO Perett Mrs Lyzzie Hulbert Samuel Williams Sophie E Herald Miss Allie Willis Jane Hill Mrs Mary. If uncalled for within four weeks, letters will be sent to the dead letter office. W W Kurtz P M.
Jake Glenn, previously sentenced by Mayor Golden to the chain gang, was rearrested by the Marshal on Monday and remanded to complete his term after escaping on his first day of service.
Mr Tim B Warden arrived home after a business trip to New York and visited Brooklyn City Court repeatedly to hear counsel in the Tilton Beecher case guided by a card of admission from Judge Neilsson.
Episton MESSENGER notes Millfield on Sunday Creek with a flouring mill owned by L. W. Russell, three stores, and a wish for a church. A Tin Wedding is celebrated. Rev. J. M. Nourse and locals recount gifts, speeches, and a planished table as memories.
In the southern part of the township wheat is winter killed and oats are not sown. Corn is short for the season and apples and peaches are killed. Potato bugs appear on clods awaiting potatoes. Southtown grows with six to eight shingle mills. Isaac Brooks, a pioneer in saw mills, has a settlement near Harrisonville. Burker and Hart prosper at Oliver's old stand. Rev. Bradford and wife preach at Brooks Schoolhouse biweekly. Elza Brooks suffered a light palsy stroke. Health overall good.
In Ames, Hi Armitage and John Davis acquired the stock and goodwill of J. F. Wilkes. They opened a larger grocery operation in the new South Side State Street store, first door west of Main, with a fresh stock. The report also notes poor potato bugs and pastures, variable crop conditions, and local sickness during the period.
Very cheap prices advertise mackerel and white fish kits barrels and pounds with fresh goods warranted. Mrs K K Goldens offers savory ice cream and sodas. Zenner's Shoe Dept boasts low prices. Fresh fruit Oysters Sardines Salmon and confectionery stocked. Excursions and parties arranged by Brown & Stedman and Selig's One Price Clothing House opposite the Court House.
Attention Farmers Brown and Stedman offer a large lot of Northern Peach Blow Potatoes praised for quick growth large uniform size and prolific yield ideal for seed priced at 1.25 per bushel Sunshades and Parasols at Zenner and Co noted as the handsomest and cheapest latest style available in town
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