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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1876
Page
5
Successor to Drs. Johnson and Wilson now permanently placed in the medicine and surgery practice. The new arrangement confirms continued services under the established medical team.
Readable fragments show Athens County topics from court and politics to church dedications and library philanthropy. Notable items include Democratic Central Committee actions and delegate lists, community improvements by street officers, school and church events, and a Mount Pleasant library gift by Henry Wells with local support from Hon. E. H. Moore.
Probate court records show total licenses issued April 1 1875 to May 1 1876 across townships Canaan Carthage Dover Lodi Rome Troy and others with a combined total of 27000? The readable line lists township names and a final figure though some text is garbled.
A barn owned by John W. Scott at Nelsonville two miles south burned Sunday evening. Two horses, harness, and grain owned by Riley Matheny were also destroyed. No insurance. Suspected arson by tramps. cause unknown.
The frost of Sunday night killed off prematurely planted potatoes above ground, leaving them devoid of life or verdure. The text warns against ignoring careful pacing and advice, noting that both vegetables and people should not rush past setbacks.
The Monday morning thermometer at sun Prise registered eight degrees below freezing. Ice formed up to three quarters of an inch thick in many areas. Opinions vary on fruit damage, but most believe only minimal injury to crops occurred.
A large Sunday evening audience gathered at Episcopal Hall to hear a discourse on recent falls in Church and State. The Rev. J. N. Lee preaches every Sunday evening at seven thirty.
The ladies of the M. E. Church in Nelsonville prepare a grand Fourth of July event. They urge timely action to ensure a worthy observance in Athens and invite town women to join in planning.
Mr. Ed Black, four years in charge of the job department at the Messenger, resigns to move to a Southern state. He is praised as a top job printer and a faithful, industrious employee, recommended to the craft and others he may meet. After church dedication services at the Presbyterian Church near Hebbardsville, Elmer Armstrong and family hosted nearly the entire Athens delegation at a lavish meal. Pound socials emerge as a new church entertainment. attendees bring a pound package to auction for church funds, prompting calls to start one in Athens.
Mrs Alice C Brown hosted a Sabbath school class gathering Tuesday evening with friends of both sexes. Attendees enjoyed conversation song and a feast with the only complaint from a guest being his early departure. Weather this week delays plans for strawberry short cake, a guest observer noted.
The Pioneer Association of Athens County has finished its history volume prepared under A B Walker. It was sent to Centennial Commissioner Smart for the Philadelphia National Exposition and praised for its thorough chronicle, craftsmanship, and potential broader publication.
Spring brings renewed roads and farming activity in Martleyville. The C A Sabbath School was reorganized with William McKee as Superintendent and George Carson as Assistant. Disciple Church meetings closed successfully. Geo Carson announces a new stock of goods. J A Sterrett travels Kansas. The Boss hogshead maker has shifted to farming. CLARE notices advertising efficacy.
At a meeting led by Evra Good speed the Athens and Alexander township leaseholders rejected a proposed increase in rents tied to state tax on college lands. They cite amendments to the 1805 law and demand to maintain six percent of appraised value as rent, pledging to resist any further charges. A joint Athens Alexander committee will coordinate actions.
Our public school opened for the spring and summer term on Tuesday with Mr. H L Miner as teacher. The Oregon district school closed Friday with Miss Maggie Hubler teaching. Miss H will teach Millfield summer school. Mr Henry G Potter left Tuesday to teach a quarter in Hocking county. Georgie McKee slowly convalesces. Dea nville Coal Works to restart soon. Local farmers begin planting wheat shows good outlook. Abundant apples expected, few peaches. Large potato acreage planted.
Armitage and Davis advertise Hyson teas 35 cents to 1 25 per pound noting unmatched price and quality. Mrs E L Gabriel opens season’s millinery at Messenger office location. Bozman Bros offers prime tobacco at 20 cents a plug. K K Goldens lists canned fruit and confections. Fresh oranges lemons cocoa nuts at W H Brown Star Grocery. Concert at City Hall features Mendelssohn and pinsuit choruses.
The Gemeehnnomtory Concert plans a Tuesday evening program at City Hall honoring Mr O R French. He will be assisted by pupils and local talent with instrumental and vocal pieces including quartets trios and solos from Beethoven Bellini Mozart and others.
Mr G J Murphy opens a meat market at Billy Warner's old stand near Pilcher & Co. furniture ware rooms offering beef pork and mutton all hours. Armitage & Davis sell staple and fancy groceries at low prices. Donnan & Harper offer fresh oat meal. Mendelssohn Beethoven Mozart Bellini concert set for May 9.
Ladies Misses and Children's side lace shoes in abundance at Walker's opposite the Court House. 17-we.
Canned corn beef marketed as a delicious staple at the Armitage and Davis grocery. The note also mentions a musical treat for goop music fans available at the shop.
Voorhes and Son offer a superb stock of ready made clothing, advertised as the best and cheapest in the market. The notice stresses value and breadth of selection for the shopper.
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