This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1877
Page
5
Athens items report social visits from Miss Belden and Mrs Brown, wool market notes, tax reminders, and road accident recovery news. Obituary for Rev Jesse Van Law, commemoration at City Hall, and Commencement week highlights with President Scott's Baccalaureate address.
The MESSEN GER editor acknowledges receipt from General Sam H. Hurst of Chillicothe of a bushel box of fall apples described as perfectly splendid. The fruit is stored in excellent condition in the Fruit house on General Hurst’s fruit farm near the city named above.
Commencement week begins Sunday with the baccalaureate sermon by President Andrews. Monday features Prize Declamations by Sophomore and Freshman classes and exhibitions by Literary Societies. Tuesday offers Trustees meetings and an Alumni Address by Rev. J H Walter. Regular exercises occur on Wednesday.
The local commencement season ends with ceremonies at City Hall this morning. A mix of new faces and familiar names parade the familiar charm of youth ready for life’s race, in a showcase of vigor and promise.
About fifty young gentlemen of Athens organized a Military company on Saturday evening electing officers Captain Luzerne P. Harper First Lieutenant John P. Dana and Second Lieutenant Harry B. Stewart. The group shows promising cohesion and potential success.
The late Athens High School class expresses appreciation to Superintendent Rutter and Stewart Hamblin of the Hospital for the Insane for gifts of flowers and plants used in decorating City Hall for the commencement. A divine service at Episcopal Hall occurs each Sunday at 7:45 p.m.
A crowded City Hall heard nine graduates in this largest class yet. Miss Lillian Wright opened with Triumph Over Trials and the program praised by Supt. Goodspeed. Nellie Rice, Alice Rose, Anna Baker, Grace Hoyt, Anna Constable, Helen Townsend, Emma Grones, and Emma Roach delivered thoughtful pieces with varying delivery, and Crippen's Orchestra provided strong accompaniment as the class song and prayers closed a favorable event.
The Board of Trustees of Ohio University met in Athens and re elected W H Scott as President and Jos M Dana as Secretary and Auditor. E H Moore remains Treasurer and L Jewett Jo M Dana and others serve on the Executive Committee now including Scott. W A Root named Collector. The report notes abundant raspberries and strawberries excess harvest keeping local agents busy.
Al Shoemaker, son in law of Judiah Higgins, is convalescing among Athens friends and relatives from a wound received when he fell from a baggage train he served on as baggage master. He plans to return to work on the Cleveland and Columbus road.
Heavy torrents on Saturday night deluged the earth causing immense crop damage. Wheat lodging and corn badly washed amid very general rainfall across the southern half of the state.
While loading stone last Thursday David Angell was struck by a falling derrick and received two scalp wounds. Dr. Lash diagnosed no fractures after examination. The note mentions an easy chair iced drinks and a novel to forget the hot weather.
Dear Messenger reports Willow Creek will host the Mc Arthur District United Brethren Conference at Willow Creek Church on August 16 at 2 PM, presided by Rev. Wm. McDaniel with Bishop Dickson expected. Notes warn visitors to expect crowded homes as ministers stay, and Bees and farming updates accompany the piece. The piece also records agricultural measures and a Marietta Republican County Convention ticket with names like J. M. Murdock and Hiram L. Sibley.
Sabbath School workers and friends plan a Grand Basket Picnic on July 4 at Humphrey's Grove midway between Coolville and Coolville Station. One of the largest gatherings in this part of Ohio, uniting all Sunday schools under one reunion. Bring baskets, enjoy shade, water, and a day of devotion, Declaration reading, brief addresses, and music by Prof. C B Hitchcock. Athens schools invited with county editors. a cordial welcome guaranteed.
A long time resident of Athens county, famed for travel across the nation and seas, plans a visit to Hockingport to meet locals and inspect regional advantages before returning to his home county. The piece hints at future growth and a joking note on territorial secession from the “tail of Athens county.”
Crowds gathered early evening at the Plains M. E. Church for a social with a decorated interior and a buffet of edible luxuries. Neckwear sales formed a lively game as gentlemen sought partners, all in high spirits, with praise for the organizing committee and the ladies who prepared food.
The heavy rains this week improved street conditions by washing away debris and leaving roadways clean and passable. Crews report faster drainage and reduced mud, with residents noting smoother travel after the downpours.
A record low descent in prices for all Summer Dress Goods at D Zenner Co. The store features popular black and fancy Grenadines, various grade fabrics, renewed chintzes at panic prices, and a fine selection of Summer Silks at substantially reduced rates. Other seasonable materials also offered at similarly low figures.
The notice announces July 10 1876 as the delinquent tax list mailing date by Treasurer A J Frame. Additional items promote D Zenner Co ladies dresses fans parasols and kid gloves at low one price store M Sena Co jet new summer prints SELIG Co One Price Store and W H Potters ice for sale at market price.
The office of Dr. A B Frame has been removed from the Norton Building to his new office on Washington Street first door west of the Bank of Athens and opposite the only jail. White Vests and Alpaca Coats offered at the One Price Store.
A fragment notes social gatherings with ice cream and a reference to H. Porter. It advertises a major weekly price cut on Sun-Shades and Parasols at D. Zenner & Co, urging shoppers to choose from stylish seasonable items at reduced prices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.