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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1875
Page
5
The Athens area sees Stewart’s rapid development toward city prominence. The community reports on civic plans, notable moves like Mrs. Groft entering Nelsonville millinery, postmaster trips to Columbus, rail work hires, and university celebrations. The piece bundles public notices, social happenings, and local sentiment with emphasis on progress and civic life.
Dr. W. P. Johnson of Indianapolis arrived in town for Ohio University commencement exercises where he serves as a trustee. He was summoned by telegram to Philadelphia and left Wednesday morning, much to the disappointment of his many Athens friends.
George Kurtz mail route agent on the M and C between Cincinnati and Grafton was injured yesterday while reaching for the mail from the Crane at McArthur station. The injury will keep him from his duties for several weeks. The town meeting also listed Ohio University Alumni including A Boice W W Gist George W Hoyce D C Caste Chas Atkin son E C Jones Rev Jnc B Lash B D Blackstone James R Stanburry Rev P B Davis D J Evans and Dr Frank Meisse.
Work began Monday one mile north of Chauncey on Mr. Chas. W. Southerton’s farm. A long cut will be made and activity soon extends along the Chauncey to Moxahala stretch. Also, B. C. Pickering reports seven two year old sheep averaging 9 pounds 13 ounces, heaviest fleece 11 pounds 12 ounces.
Noted townsman Mr John Ballard and Mrs Ballard depart Athens today for travels through Saratoga Sheldon Vermont Lake Methphamagog and other points. They expect to be away several months.
Prof. Chas. H. Dixon leaves his chair at Xenia College to assume the presidency of Willoughby Institute near Cleveland at the start of the upcoming college year.
The Ironton Commercial quips about a man who keeps promising to pay for his paper for a year and blames a boy instead. It compares such a payer to a bloated bondholder, joking that the latter is an angel by comparison.
The Alumni Association held its annual reunion last evening at James D. Brown’s home with the college alumni, Board of Trustees, Faculty, and invited citizens. The Brown residence provided elegant surroundings and a magnificent supper organized by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. R. de Steinquer, creating a memorable evening for all attendees.
With better roads travel between Athens and Pomeroy improves. Local businessman T. A. Beaton has added a double line of daily hacks on the route, with punctual schedules. The service promises a smoother, more enjoyable journey between the two points.
The residence of Mr. C. Davis in Nelsonville narrowly escaped destruction when a defective flue caused a fire that damaged the interior before it was extinguished.
Mica Rose Jolly daughter of Charles Jolly of Alexander township died Sunday night after a prolonged illness. Her funeral was held Monday and conducted by Hibbbardsville Grange of which she was a worthy member.
The fragment notes an application dent by July 6, 1975, with mention of J. W. Geenaree. The readable text is limited, showing a date and a person’s initials or name, suggesting a filing or submission deadline connected to Geenaree.
The Beta Chapter of Ohio Delta Theta held its annual banquet at the de Steigner residence after an entertainment by Mr and Mrs Scott at City Hall. A M E Mite Society feast preceded toasts by M F Parrish J H Charter D C Casto C A Atkinson Emmett Tompkins Herbert Jones and others, with social time into the wee hours and praise for organizers.
Rev. David H. Moore of Wesleyan Female College Cincinnati spent Sunday in Athens. Rev. Mr. Davis of Middleport attends closing exercises of the University. Dr. Waddle with wife and daughter of Chillicothe and Hon. H. S. Bundy are guests of Dr. Gundry. Dr. Doddridge Blackstone of Greenville Indiana visits Athens hosted by his father Dr. Wm. Blackstone. Miss Nona Bond of Chillicothe is among visitors drawn to Athens by local attractions.
Mr. James Dew of Nelaoville reports revival of the Ohio House once famed in the town. At eighty percent complete the building will be modernized and return to general popularity as a public house for locals and visitors.
Anniversary of Serene Lodge to be celebrated on the 29th with speeches and a dinner. Odd Fellows in good standing invited by the Committee of Arrangements chaired by W. Cootsy.
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