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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1876
Page
5
The successor to Drs. Johnson and Wilson remains permanently located in the MEDICINE AND SURGERY practice at the old Main Street office as of August 4, 1875.
A man intoxicated by a beverage, deemed non intoxicating by a Vermont jury, fell and dislocated his arm on Monday night. Local medical townsman Herbert Jones performed his first surgical readjustment of the injury.
The article notes a pair of lasting boots made in 1845 by Uncle Hull Foster for Daniel Miller of Lodi township. These boots have largely remained in use, with only brief periods of disuse, and continue to serve the purpose of their manufacture with promise of durability in future years.
Our embryotic clerical townsman, Mr. Frank Ballard, filled the pulpit of the Logan Presbyterian Church on Sunday in the absence of the regular pastor. He deepened the favorable impression he made when he preached from the same desk several Sundays ago.
The article urges rural residents to adjust their business to allow families to travel to Athens for what is described as one of the most successful Fourth of July demonstrations anticipated, inviting broad participation in the celebration.
The corrected record names Mr Isaae Hall as the winner of the cane for being the most popular business man, clarifying that Abe and Isaac were mixed up in last week’s Fair local.
Hon John M Langston President of Howard University will address Athens county citizens at City Hall on next Saturday at 7 4 o clock on political topics. It is well worth coming from any part of the county to hear him.
The Committee on Decorations and General Amusements for the Athens Fourth of July Celebration is named with Joseph L. Pickering as Chairman and includes Wood Pickering Geo M Walcutt Abe Selig Dr H M Lash H C McGrew C McLean H K Dorr Ezra L Walker Tom Casey C W Potter Dell Harris Harry Stewart Harry Hoyt Geo E Whipple C E Morton B C Brown Louis Howe Tom A Davis Frank Carr and all the young ladies in town.
A local report states James Van Bibber has moved to Fort Reid in Orange County Florida. Since moving south he has improved in health and vigor and is ready to handle any man who challenges him.
In the court house square on Saturday afternoon the meeting sought to fill the last clerical post with Rev Nourse, but he was not present at the time.
A note explains the Women's Union Temperance Prayer Meeting is skipped next week as matrons are busy with Commencement events. The author adds they remain devoted to the cause and will continue weekly prayer despite the absence.
A witty compare contrasts busy advertiser shops with dull markets and silent printers. The oyster is praised for knowing when to close its mouth, lampooning those who neglect to promote business through newspapers.
The Sunday school session filled the Presbyterian Church with a regular monthly program. Mr. Thos F Day of Ohio University spoke on the State Sunday School Convention at Dayton, and Superintendent Martin shared about Mammoth Cave. The Sabbath school shows growing prosperity and active participation.
A Saturday gathering planned the preliminaries for a local Fourth of July celebration. The committees formed are reported to have strong assignments to ensure the centennial event proceeds effectively and to a gratifying fruition.
Mr Leopold Friday of D Zenner Co married Miss Julia Zenner daughter of Mr David Zenner last evening. Rev Hess of Columbus performed the ceremony with only immediate relatives present. Friends extend cordial wishes for a long and happy marriage.
The Episcopal Hall in Potter's new building is being outfitted with a double floor to deaden sound from below. It will not be ready for use until a week from next Sunday, when Episcopal services will resume. The Sunday School will be omitted next Lord's day and resume on the following Sunday as usual.
The committee of arrangements at their Monday meeting passed a resolution inviting all organizations and societies in the county including Freemasons Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Temperance Grangers and similar groups to participate in the Athens Fourth of July celebration.
The Pomeroy Telegraph notes a strikingly blooming cactus and other rare plants in the yard of Hon. E. H. Moore. The Athens Asylum will receive milk from Rutland Township suppliers John Gorsuch and Albert Scott who have rented nearby farmland. John Clark, 52, a farmer from near Harrisonville Meigs County, died Monday night from an apoplectic stroke suffered ten days earlier.
A historical sketch recalls Lord Dunmore's 1774 expedition across what became Athens County. Fort Gower stood at the Hockhocking mouth, encamping sites at Federal Creek and Sunday Creek, and a famed Logan speech arose at a council near Circleville. Artifacts linger, including a sword in Athens college museum, while details fade to tradition and later inquiries.
Courthouse gathering in Athens Ohio on June 10 1876 arranged a July 4 Independence centennial celebration. Officers elected Rev O J Nave president Rev M M A Hartnedy secretary and Chas L Kurtz treasurer. committees named for music speakers finance decorations and amusements with many township reps coordinating donations. Meeting adjourned to June 12 at 7 PM.
Hon A Palmer of Albany attends the National Republican Convention in Cincinnati. A would be murderer intruded Samuel Sears’s home near Albany and wounded him. he escaped unharmed. Sears likely recovers. Newton Gorby, son in law, faces arrest over a property dispute. Diphtheria spreads among Hobartsville children. a Johnson child died Monday. Stalder Brothers of Guysville start wool at thirty cents a pound. Amos Patterson of New England travels with them. Wheat looks fair in Rome township. Clark Dodds plans a field cut within a week. Blackberry crop prospects look excellent. Dick.
In Amesville Ohio May 16 1876 Edward Payson Henry only son of Mr and Mrs Henry aged 9 months died after a painful illness. The community and Sabbath school friends offered sympathy and Christian Gerslon showed tender care during his final hours. The Good Shepherd cared for him in his last illness.
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