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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1869
Page
5
Disjointed OCR notes show names and places including Marietta Hamden Cincinnati and Cireenfield with unclear times and events. The fragmentary lines imply arrival movements or schedules but no coherent narrative or complete details emerge.
On Thursday June 24 1869 the largest wholesale dealers in dry goods and notions at Portsmouth Ohio invite merchants and furnacemen to examine their spring stock. The firm emphasizes fresh stocks. a partner in the East watches markets for timely purchases. they operate largely on the smallest profits and liberal accommodation.
Notice states charges for obituaries are ten cents per line with cash due at submission and adherence to a stated rule. The text emphasizes payment expectations and formal posting requirements for notices.
Mr McLean offers to repair and fit old spectacle frames with first quality glasses. Services include adjustments and all kinds of eye fixes, neat and skilled, at the Book Store opposite the Court House in Athens Ohio, dated April 15 1869.
The Betas held an excellent supper at Dr. Se G Carpenter's residence with a fine party. Reports on the evening's exercises are not yet available and will be provided next week.
Alumni hear Rev Henry Force Miller at Ohio University event. G W Gould and B F P Smith relocate office from Louvan to Athens with families to reside here. The Pendleton Poston wedding at the bride’s parents’ home in Nelsonville featured Rev Moe Doughty, elegant attire, floral decor, lavish collation, and well wishes.
Mr William Lowry was thrown from a moving C H V RR train near Logan while removing telegraph poles. His arm was mangled by wheels, preserving no bone damage, but leaving only mangled flesh. Doctors fear he cannot recover.
John Fulton, 70, of Millfield, had been blind for five years and totally blind for six months before cataract surgery by Dr. C. L. Wilson in April 1868. Since then he can read, walk unassisted, and travels from Millfield to town. The case highlights Dr. Wilson’s skill.
Capt. Warren J. M. Johnson and Wim. E. Dean arrested several escapees from the Columbus jail break after a dawn pursuit toward Hibbardsville. Head and McPherson, indicted for burglary in Franklin county, identified in jail. Howe arrested near Pomeroy and sent to Columbus with the others. Athens county sheriff officials praised for efficient capture and deterrence of jail thieves.
Miss Racer's Musical Class in Athens gave a successful Saturday concert that impressed parents and townspeople. The program featured numerous solos duets and quartets by Miss Racer's pupils and affirmed the teaching of music as a true art rather than mere entertainment.
The Board of Directors met last Saturday and appointed the awarding committees and revised the rules for the Fall Fair. With no reply from the Meiga County Society, October 7 and 8 were set as the fair dates. The President was told to arrange drainage for the fairgrounds and the Board will reconvene September 4 at 10 AM. See premium list for committee and officer names.
The Delta Tau Delta supper at Mr S and S Pickerings in Athens drew high praise for hospitality. Guests praised the hosts and ladies in charge, with several toasts given and warmly responded to by attendees. More details will follow next week due to space.
At yesterday’s board meeting Ohio University elected professors Rev W H Scott Professor of Greek and Literature W H Gi Abney A M Professor of Mathematics Rev A C Stiist Professor of Latin and Literature Shirst, a Wabash College graduate and former Transylvania College languages professor, now superintendent of the Union Schools in Lronton, age 35, a veteran educator.
The graduation class featured three members Miss Pearlie M Starr Miss Lee A Starr and Miss Mary A Morten with praise for Miss Lee A Starrs essay. Junior essays by Miss Lizzie A Constable and Miss Nettie Howe drew strong reception. Major Goodspeed addressed the class and the school board showed progress, with hope for continued service.
The Athenian and Philo societies held a two night debate with strong performances. Gist of Philo edged Athenians in the Monday session while the essay by Elmer Jackson drew praise. Genner excelled in Polish topics though voice and delivery hindered full impact. Devol and Clownbrook argued a Mexican execution case with clear reasoning. Hornbrook showed competence though embarrassed at times.
A lengthy critique condemns Mr. Hilf for poor preparation and delivery while praising Mr. Jackson as the evening’s orator. The Athenians win the speaking contest. music was supplied by local performers. Separate notes discuss a coal strike affecting Nelsonville and market manipulation by operators.
The advertisement claims Plantation Bitters ward off fever and ague and other diseases when used as directed. It highlights Calisaya or Peruvian Bark as the key tonic component and asserts that Calisaya Bark and quinine boost the medicine’s effectiveness, urging households to keep it on hand.
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