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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1876
Page
4
The notice states BM LASSE M Pr succeeds doctors Johnson and Wilken and will continue the practice of medicine and surgery at the old Main Street office in Logustth in 1875.
The Athens Messenger reports St Patrick’s Day, lively Hocking Valley traffic, and Ike Naylor opening a first class livery in Logan. It notes church dedications, ministerial meetings, a large bell, and spring signs. Crimes and court matters, town events, and a rural post office mispayment tale fill the page.
A visitor recounts an agreeable and painstaking tour of the Hospital for the Insane with Mr R W Hamblin the institution steward. The visit yielded edifying insights and a longer forthcoming article will detail further points of interest within and around the building.
The Dispatch notes Mr. J. M. Case delivered a largely classical lecture in Columbus. It was only the second public reading, yet it embodied bold thoughts and striking ideas that may awaken inquiry, suggesting the author has the makings of a fine scientific lecturer with further polish.
Mr. D B Stewart received a telegram last Friday evening announcing the death of his brother Rev John Stewart of Chicago. He was an itinerant pioneer of Methodism in the West and served faithfully in the Master's service, dying at age 82.
James Robey son of Emanuel Robey fell from a moving car between the old M. and C. and Hocking Valley depots on Saturday. His right hand sustained severe injuries with the first and second fingers ripped off by wheels and the third and fourth fingers badly crushed.
Announcement notes Mayor Golden is a candidate for re election on April third. The community knows him as a strict, hopeful, worthy and efficient officer, making further praise unnecessary.
Thieves broke into James Grim’s saloon and grocery, stealing two silver watches, a revolver, a violin, and other items valued around $75. John Price and George Kempton were arrested, with additional stolen goods linked to Ezra Walker and Clay McLean stores. Alexander Hadley faced a separate charge of plundering from his employer, with recognizance set at $300. The issue notes growing subscription support for THE MESSENGER and a bridge test in the area, plus an ad for Kurtz and Norris.
Obituary notes Rev. John Stewart died in Chicago on March 10 1876 at age eighty born June 8 1795 in Sussex New Jersey. He moved to Ohio with his father Daniel Stewart in 1803 and joined the M E Church ministry in 1816 at age 21. Stewart preached about 9500 times and logged over 100000 miles in travel. He organized numerous church members and earned lasting esteem in the community. A B Walker secretary.
A large audience welcomed the Boston Quintette Club for a March 4 City Hall appearance. The program featured Schubert and Schumann pieces, with Miss Humphrey and Edward Heind praised for vocal and flute work, and the orchestra commended for unity, finish, and a refined Lohengrin finale.
Miss Jane Norris won the Norris Ridge spelling contest while Miss Alice Mankopf and Prof. G. Glenn assisted. Marshallville notes a dull business spell with peach buds surviving, and local changes include rentals and farm sale for 5000 dollars. Mr. McCoy remains seriously ill. Albert Lunner is out of danger but confined.
Chas W. Goodspeed of Athens declares in a March 14 1576 note that the claim of Peter Finsterwald selecting bands or teams for street work is false and no such arrangement has been or will be made.
The writer details a Tuesday visit to Selig & Co noting abundant novelty across carpet lines. He highlights Brussels carpets, rugs, oil cloths, and wall coverings plus window shades and curtain accessories. Unique items include a curtain elevator and metallic stair rods with a wide range of patterns, prices, and materials.
Baltimore market notes hog receipts 5283 with fair hogs scarce and prices 1g to 1 35, sheep receipts 2025 with dull trade and prices 4 to 7, cattle receipts 83 with early higher open but gains wiped out by close and quotations 3 1 2 to 6.
The notice reports the marriage of Hugh Benjamin of Marshfield and Flora Benjamin of Athens County Ohio on March h at the Pestlemoebride's residence. The couple thanks the Mexsexcer office for a token and wishes of happiness and long conjugal bliss.
M. B. Port announces candidacy for town marshal in the upcoming Athens election, addressing citizens and seeking support from local voters. The notice presents a formal bid and calls for engagement in the electoral process.
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