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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1869
Page
3
Portsmouth Ohio merchants invite traders to inspect extensive Spring Stock. They emphasize largest selection and lowest prices with daily market watch by a partner. Star Kits are free and first supplied with newest Goo la. They operate on small profits and liberal terms.
The notice charges four lines at nineteen cents per line with cash required to accompany the notice. This is the rule and must be adhered to in all filings.
Old Eyes Made New. Mr. McLean now fills old spectacle frames with first quality glasses and adjusts to suit any sight. Repairing of all kinds done neatly at the Book Store opposite the Court House Athens Clio April 15 1869.
The Betas hosted a refined gathering and appetizing supper at Dr. Fr. G. Carpenter's home. No details of the evening's program are available yet. full report expected next week.
Rev Henry Force Miller delivered an able Alumni address at Ohio University last evening and will be discussed further next week. G T Gould and F E Smith moved their Logan office to Athens and will reside here with their families. Pendleton and Miss Lou Poston wed in Nelsonville with Rev Doughty officiating in front of relatives and friends. reception was lavish and gifts ample.
Mr Wm Lowry was thrown from a moving C and H V RR train while discarding telegraph poles near Logan on the 16th inst. A car wheel mangled his arm from shoulder to hand, leaving only mangled flesh and no bone broken. Doctors fear he cannot recover.
John Fulton of Millfield in this county, age seventy, had been blind at night for five years and totally blind for six months before April 1868 due to cataracts. Dr. C L Wilson operated in April 1868 and Fulton now sees well with both eyes, reads, and travels unassisted, walking from Millfield to town.
J M Johnson Capt Warren and E Dean pursued escapees from Columbus jail. They arrested Head and McPherson in Franklin County and sent them to jail. Howe was captured in Pomeroy and returned to Columbus bound for Franklin County. Authorities credit their hunt and warn thieves Athens County is not a safe refuge.
The evening program by Miss Racer's Musical Class drew Apollo supporters in Athens. The piece selection showcased trained musical discipline over mere sound, with young performers excelling in solo and ensemble parts. The article praises stage presentation, costumes, and the audience's supportive turnout, hoping for more such events and continued patronage.
The Board of Directors met and appointed awarding committees, revised fair management rules, and fixed October 4 and 15 for events. The president was instructed to arrange drainage for the grounds at once, with the next meeting slated for September 4 at 10 a.m. See premium list for officers and committees.
The Delta Tau Delta supper in Athens gave the guests a finer evening than at Mr Pickerings, with ladies in charge of the supper delivering excellent service. Several toasts were offered and responses from gentlemen present.
At yesterday’s board meeting the following clerks were named as professors Rev W H Scott professor of Growth and Literature W H G Apxuy A M professor of Mathematics Rev A C Hirst professor of Latin and Literature Hirt is the sole outsider among them. He is a Wabash College graduate and former professor of Languages at Transylvania College before the war. He now serves as Superintendent of Union Schools at Saunton Ohio, age 35 and described as a live and successful educator.
The high school anniversary program last Friday featured three graduates Miss Peartie M Starr Miss Leo A Starr and Mic Mary A Morton with strong essays especially by Starr and Constable and Howe also well received. Major Goodspeed's graduation address praised the schools under his management and progress.
The Athenian and Philo societies held a debate over two evenings. Philo’s Gist outshone Wells of the Athenians in argument, while Elmer Jackson and Philip Zenner delivered well studied essays. Devol of Philo argued Maximilian’s treatment. Kombrook of Athens argued the opposite.
A new and splendid assortment of fine coats and waterproof garments arrives at Selig & Co Clothing Store. Notices promote Barrett’s Recipe books and Rathburn’s preservation methods while advertising a two horse spring wagon for sale by Jesse Davis & Co in Athens Ohio.
The Athenians win the evening as J.C. Jackson delivers a strong oration praised as the true orator, while Mr. Hills is faulted for neglectful preparation and selfassurance. The crowd also honors the musical contributors and records a mixed Lay Delegation vote amid regional coal strike tensions.
The advertisement asserts Plantation Bitters can ward off fever and ague and other diseases when used as directed. It highlights Calisaya Bark as the tonic ingredient, noting its role in many fever remedies and claiming the product’s popularity stems from that ingredient.
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