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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1876
Page
4
The firm known as Ts4, successor to Drs. Johnson and Wilson, remains located in the medicine and surgery office on Main Street. Dated August 4, 1875, the notice marks a name continuity at the old office.
Notices ask persons indebted to the WESSENGER on subscription to call and settle their accounts promptly.
The Messenger notes its large Athens county circulation and lists town reports including weather, school exams, meetings, local obituaries, religious services, and social updates. It highlights H C Martin life policy, Annie Streicher convalescence, Mrs Van Vorhes Washington visit, and June centennial Masonic gathering.
Prowlers broke panes at Ezra Walker shoe house and Clay McLean jewelry store early Tuesday, about 15 dollars in goods stolen from the former while the latter left intact. The incidents, along with the prior week’s Arteidge Davis store robbery, may push the town council to discuss a night watch at its next meeting. Also, Leonard R. Jarvis sends a 1725 samplar work with alphabet letters and Old Testament passages, preserved for over a century and found among rags in a paper mill.
A well known Athens mother proposes a Fourth of July feature for the local celebration. She suggests a procession of Athens Centennial babies born since January 1. She estimates the line would stretch from the Presbyterian Church to Potter's corner and predicts the baby count will double by the time they are needed.
Examinations in our public schools for the term now closing will begin on next Monday. Superintendent Good speed desires broad attendance by parents and friends during this occasion as the closing term is reported to be very successful in educational advancement.
County readers summoned to town find relief in comfortable Brown House accommodations at reduced rates under Major Golden. The establishment gains public favor as a preferred stopover. Jesse Hoyt & Co. opens operations in the previous Hibbard store space offering a full line of first class goods at low prices opposite D Zenner & Co.
Rev. C. C. Hart of Logan delivered a plain original sermon Sunday on What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul. The gathering listened with marked attention showing strong interest in the discourse.
The new Ohio game law passes the Senate and is described as excessively stringent. The article notes the law does not cover the game commonly played in some saloons on Sundays, and promises full details if the measure becomes law.
A L Carey arrested for disturbing services in Dover township was brought before Judge Minton on a habeas corpus hearing and discharged. The offense is described as technical, and Carey is praised as an excellent young man in his neighborhood. The Dramatic Association plans a charity event on the 19th with entertaining plays to attract a sizable audience.
John Rath of Lodi township was struck on the head and knocked into the river at daybreak on the 25th. After arriving by steamer from Cincinnati he was attacked while walking to a hotel, the assailant aiming to rob him. Rath swam ashore and summoned help, carrying money from horse sales.
The Athens Amateur Dramatic Association will present Everybody's Friend at the Town Hall on Friday evening March 17. Cast includes Felix Featherley Emmett Tompkins Frank Icebrook Ambrose Davis Major Wellington De Boots O. B. Sloan and many others with a full ensemble of named performers.
John Bowers aged 15 an employee at W. B. Brooks coal works No 19 was run over by a bank car loaded with about three tons of coal Tuesday last. His leg was badly mangled flesh lacerated and loosened from the bone in the accident.
James Frazier, released after twenty nine years in the state penitentiary, attended Friday evening services at the Presbyterian Church in this place following his Thursday pardon.
The Catholic church building here nears completion after weeks of work with exterior enhancements and a gracefully proportioned spire enhancing the sanctuary’s appearance.
Public services at the Methodist Church were paused last Tuesday evening and will resume partially next week. An official meeting is planned tonight at the pastor's residence with all board members urged to attend at 7 o'clock. A young people's meeting is set for Saturday at 2 o'clock at the church, and all are invited.
The Life Insurance Company of New York seeks one or two General and Special Agents in Ohio Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Liberal contracts direct access through Box No 100 Post Office New York City. 10 12.
John A. Sterritt sold his Martleyville farm to John McDonald the wealthiest citizen of Perry county for 5000 dollars and plans moving to Kansas E H Watkins owns a choice hog lot ready for market and will ship East around the tenth Biddie reports a burglary of her car in a field and hope to detect the thief Mr J B Carson and his sister visit friends in Zanesville
A reader challenges the claim that the Catholic church cherishes liberty of conscience. He cites ecumenical council canons and papal writings to argue Rome suppresses freedom of thought and science, while praising Catholics as patriotic citizens and condemning anti Catholic bigotry.
Daniel Secoy sells possessions to James Wood Jr. and a community notices his skill as a blacksmith. Al Woodyard marries Miss Angie Ellis. Arthur Elis forms a life partnership with Miss Maria Brownlee after leaving Isaiah Bean’s employ. Bates school led by Doc Murphey closes with satisfactory results amid a large turnout. Herman Walker accused of stealing meat and sole leather from a crippled shoemaker. The Bean farm house burned recently, occupied in part by Thomas Morris. C Hooper sold the farm to Parker Henry but full possession pending. Agreement among Morris Hooper and Henry on the merits, no insurance. Dick.
A Temperance movement letter to Athens Women calls for faith and readiness as they seek conversion of intemperate men. It cites Scriptural promises and spiritual signs while urging trust in God's timing for the cause. The note also reports John Friday of D Zenner & Co planning a spring stock purchase and optimistic expansion at his Athens store.
A further donation by Hon. N H Van Vorhes to the Athens County Pioneer Association is gratefully acknowledged. The gift includes Raymonds Statistics of Mines and Minerals West of the Rocky Mountains 1875 and Messages and Documents of the Department of State part 1 and 2, 1875. Signed B Walker Secretary.
A large new varied and beautiful line of wall papers has been received and opened at Kurtz and Norris, signaling expanded offerings for customers interested in interior decor.
A local notice urges readers to inspect Ready-Made Cleth que stock before buying Spring suits. The message emphasizes public examination to save money on purchases and urges timely attention to available inventory.
Joseph B Higgins announces his candidacy for Assessor of Athens township at the solicitation of many friends. He seeks support from voters in the upcoming election and pledges to administer the office with diligence.
The column notes Atwood Institute opening for the spring term and an influx of foreign students suggesting a full term. It mentions W. V. Whaley returning from Iowa with Miss Bee Simms in a marriage noted as secretive. James Bower’s Pennsylvania trip and a large, long-lived family. A trade brewing between W. C. Foster and the King Bros. and locals praising improving roads before rain.
Notice invites eligible individuals to rent a first class organ for a period of three or six months by applying at the designated office. Applicants must meet the specified criteria and complete the required forms to secure the rental.
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