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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1876
Page
4
August 4th 1875 note that successor to Drs Johnson and Wilson is permanently located in the practice of Medicine and Surgery at the old Main Street office. 23-11 Debtors to the Messenger are requested to call and settle.
The Messenger reports local happenings in Athens County including weather, travel to Cincinnati for Mardi Gras, and society notices. Gen Grosvenor travels to Washington. Miss Edith Guntry recovers. new stockholder director elected for Baltimore Short Line. Obituary for H C Martin to appear next week. Lafe Tucker falls from freight car and is treated by Dr Lash. Weather turns May-like as sap runs are disappointing for sugar makers.
Christian Keller seeks headline presence at opening and loses a $24 claim against Mrs Wier in lower court. He faces a peace warrant after threatening the woman and is jailed on bail failure. Daily Presbyterian Church meetings draw crowds as Rev Loyal Young and Rev Hart lead sermons, with Rev Nourse exchanging on Sabbath.
The revival series at the M. E. Church progresses with 93 accessions. Pastor Rev. Nave led the effort, aided by Rev. Geo. W. Burns of Nelsonville whose sermons boosted results. Rev. B. will return this week to continue participation.
A pane to the front window was broken during Monday night at Armitage and Davis grocery and ten cans of fruit plus three packages of coffee were stolen. An empty whisky bottle left at the scene suggests the thief acted in haste.
Geo W Cutter, a fireman on the M and C road, had his left leg and arm broken when his locomotive fell into a ditch west of Athens during the July flood. He remains in a helpless condition at the Surgical Institute in Indianapolis, where he was treated last October. Fractures in his leg have failed to unionize, causing five operations since November, with another one deemed necessary at week’s end.
JohnS Blackburn, once convicted in Ross county for murdering his niece Miss Lovell, was adjudged insane and sent to the Hospital for the Insane. By his own application he is granted a new trial at the next Ross county common pleas session. he remains confined in the Hospital pending proceedings.
Rural visitors to Athens who frequent the MESSENGER building to indulge in corn juice can still access the location via an entrance at the foot of the office steps, though officials closed two other avenues last week and hope the footpath will not stay open long.
Our active and popular young townsman Jesse Hoyt will soon open a complete stock of boots shoes and related goods in the former Hibbard space near D Zenner Co Columbus with a well known local business man. The venture promises a flattering level of commercial success.
A dwelling house on the farm recently purchased by Parker Hellary from Clement Hooper near Pleasanton in this county was wholly destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening of last week. The house was unoccupied at the time and the origin of the fire is a matter of conjecture.
The article notes hopeful growth for the Athenian Guards with openings to be filled soon. Young men seeking membership should contact officers or visit the Armory in the public school building on Thursday drill nights before vacancies close.
The Mendelssohn Quintette Club of Boston visits Athens en route to Western engagements for a single concert at the Town Hall. The group, formed 27 years ago, promises a premier performance by eminent musical talent. Local pride rises as plans unfold for town and county residents to enroll as contributing members of the military organization. The Athens Cornet Band, dissolved recently, will be reorganized with former members as nucleus to sustain patriotic spirit during the Centennial period.
Mr Jesse Davis and kin near town fell ill Sunday after dinner with severe griping purging and vomiting linked to float milk from cows fed poisonous herbage. Peter Van Nest of Lodi township died Sunday night after a night of quiet health, age about 66. The Amateur Dramatic Association plans a Town Hall benefit show this month featuring Everybody's Friend and Peace and Quiet with details to come.
The service at Episcopal Hall occurs every Lord's day evening at the usual hour with free seats and public invitation. Sunday School meets at 4 o'clock at the same place. A public concert, featuring home talent and a visiting professional, is to be announced with aim to impart instruction in the divine art.
Burglary at R. E. Fuller’s dry goods store nets fifty dollars from the till. Wm. Kidwell’s flouring mill near town is broken into with flour seized. No clues yet. Residents urged to lock corn-cribs, smoke-houses and homes. Edward Wade sells town property for 1200 dollars to E. D. Sayers and buys Ruben Hoon’s farm near Mt. Nebo. Milton Brookins progresses on a new dwelling improving village appearance. Wheat looks promising despite light local sowing. Birds sing signaling early Spring. Mr. Austin Fuller is recovering from illness.
Hartleyville notes tough times with sickness closing the school though a new term will open under J. B. Carson. The C. U. Church ends a protracted meeting adding members while a Disciples church plans a new building. Local accident injures Mr. J. A. Sterritt who recovers. A ghost sighting and social events like leaf tobacco workers in Watkins tied to Indian war dances and Pound Tea Parties raise funds for charitable relief amid domestic destitution in Athens.
Leavitt's Bell Ringers, praised as superb balladists and a fine orchestra, plan a regional tour. The prince of comic singers and a polished cornet band accompany them, with town announcements and handbills expected. Societies may arrange first class entertainment by contacting the agent on arrival.
A lively concert offered a rich musical treat to listeners, highlighted in the Ohio State Journal. The review notes engaging performances and an enjoyable program that captivated attendees.
The candidate M. B. Port declares for town marshal in the forthcoming Athens election addressing residents. The message confirms a formal bid and personal pledge to serve the community.
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