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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1883
Page
5
An Athens store announces a new stock of custom and ready to wear menswear for men boys and children along with elegant spring dress suits. The notice also highlights daily arrivals and a free University lecture.
A bill by Hon. Charles L. Kurtz to convey lands held under leases from Ohio University is introduced in the Legislature. Local interest may lead to its printing in next week’s MESSENGER. A Ravenna citizen shipped five cages of blooded chickens to Africa, while Ohio cocks remained in Athens.
A young college miss described a febris vernalis attack noting it commonly sweeps students at this period. She observed the illness causes a decline in class standing during recitations and reflects the seasonal surge affecting academic performance.
February proved unmoved for brisk marriages, yet Judge Wilson issued eighteen marriage licenses during the month, a creditable showing for the period.
During his visit last week President Smith of the Cincinnati Washington and Baltimore Railway Company intimated rapid construction of handsome depot buildings in Athens. A York township boy suffered severe leg injuries from a family bulldog, with possible amputation considered.
The notice notes repeated neglect in returning marriage certificates to the Probate Judge. It states a $50 penalty applies for each failure extending beyond three months, underscoring the legal consequence for county clerks or officiants.
Capt John V. Dana picks the best horse at a Saturday sale in front of the courthouse, buying it at his own price despite the animal's condition reducing its value.
An exhibition of embroidery samples from Miss Lizzie Gould’s class showcases table scarfs lounges pillows and wall panels at Isaac Hall's furniture rooms. The piece lauds Miss Gould as a public benefactress for teaching Athens youths the aesthetic craft. A large party hosted by Doctor and Mrs Gorstene with Master James and Miss Clara celebrated the evening at their residence, delaying the Sunday domain.
A meeting of the Baltimore Short Line Railway stockholders will be held at the company's office on Saturday March 31 to secure transfer of its property and franchises to the Cincinnati Washington and Baltimore Railway Company.
The cheerful Maylike sunshine hints at the near time when the good housewife will be busy turning things over in anxious search for seeds she laid away last fall.
Dr H C Blake and a son of Dr W H Blake of Shadeville, Franklin County, are reported convalescent after a period of serious illness. The two are noted as the former being a son and the latter a grandson of Mr B L Blake of Alexander Township.
Mr. Geo W Plumley, long time efficient operator and agent at Stewart station, moved his quarters to Mussleman two miles west of Chillicothe yesterday. He is succeeded at Stewart by his father M B S Plumley.
The Knights Templar assign committees for the grand banquet. Arrangements include Em. J. M. Goodspeed and Past Em. C. H. Grosvenor with Sirs Clay McLean and others. Supper lists A. M. Jewett and F. R. Lash among members. Floor invites E. W. Pickering and J. L. Pickering. Reception honors Grosvenor and Brush with Danford and Baird. Decoration features Dana and Hamblin with Bower.
Laird and Josten have leased the vacant Arcade room to operate an agricultural implement warehouse. The firm is regarded as enterprising and wishes success in this new branch of business.
The program lists lectures on school economy natural science ancient and modern language elo cution book keeping penmanship and music as notable features of the Normal starting July 9.
Dr. O C Farquhar will visit Athens Tuesday and Wednesday March éth and 7th staying at the Warren House Read Staley Bros advertise new specials in rubber footwear with bargains offered.
An advertisement lauds the young grocery firm Ryan and Bell as enterprising and beneficial to customers, urging readers to try their offerings and trade with them.
A siege of endorsements lauds the volume Gems for the Fireside as a handsome collection of English and American poetry. Ohio University President W. H. Scott commends its high order and accessibility, while Elizabeth Mansfield Irving calls it the finest volume of selections seen.
Transfers include Rebecca Parrish to Stephen Frampton in lot 498 Athens for 750 dollars. Hooper to Those Morris 27-20 acres Alexander for 840. Woodyard to Henry King 31-25 acres Alexander for 437. Wickham to W W Wickham 83 acres Bern price not given. Shotwell to W W Wickham 83 acres Bern price not given. Cradlebaugh to Charles Misner inslots 364 365 380 Chauncey for 120. Barrows to Chas Done 2 acres home to 90. Jackson to A K Crothers lot 176 Jacksonville for 100. Whitmore to Jas W Simmels acre York for 387. Hunt et al to Wm D Lee all lots in name of Hocking Iron Co Bessemer price not given. Wm D to Daniel Stinton and Thos F Mason all lots of Hocking Iron Co Bessemer price not given. Baptist Church colored to Geo Benson inslot 140 Nelsonville for 101.
A Monday evening gathering at the Leisure residence entertained a large group of young townspeople in compliment to James O Stevenson as he prepares to leave Athens for the western frontier. Guests praised generous hospitality and enjoyed the event.
Albany Echo correspondent reports H. D. Mirick, a new and energetic farmer at the Elza Armstrong farm in Hibbardsville, hopes to erect a large flouring mill powered by Jet's Creek water, a project seen as highly beneficial to the local farming community.
Welch & Welch for Massachusetts Loan and Trust Company filed on the 27th in the Court of Common Pleas a cross-petition in Taws and Hartman vs the Buehtel Iron Company seeking foreclosure of a mortgage on lands and furnaces in the county. The article notes about fifty thousand dollars in overdue interest and mentions negotiations to restore the company, highlighting the North Floodwood operations, two 50 ton daily capacity blast furnaces, and a $150,000 assessed value, with tariff debates and Congress adjournment seen as factors in the troubles.
Wheat prospects in the region appear poor yet some potential for a crop if weather stays favorable. Rev. Lemaster led a large congregation at the M E church with several uniting, a protracted meeting to begin Wednesday. James Ginn and William Winner recoveries noted, Chas Tedrow welcomed back, Mrs Bower celebrated her sixty third birthday with gifts.
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