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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1882
Page
5
An extended advertisement lists colored ginghams at seven cents per yard and trimmed hats and artificial flowers at low prices. It also markets ingrain carpets from two cents per yard and various textiles with a focus on menswear. The latter portion notes a local court case with pleas of guilty and mentions the death of Thomas Geary in Kansas City.
The item reports ongoing planting delays due to rain and cool weather, and notes numerous local updates. It mentions the Cincinnati May Festival, a railway washout near Salina delaying westbound trains, a move of Mr and Mrs E F Keller to Troy, and changes in local staffing. It also covers union Sabbath School organization in Nelsonville, new market entries, and court witness attendance across counties. Col Pond resigns as Chief Civil Engineer. W McGrath succeeds him.
The Marietta Register corrects a prior report that Reverend G W Wessilius was removed from the M E Circuit noting his retirement was voluntary due to internal disputes and did not affect him personally. Athens county friends commend his character. Dr K A Kelley’s move from Athens Asylum to Ohio Central Asylum is praised for his medical skill and efficiency as medical assistant.
A responsible source requests announcements of active preparations for a picnic excursion on Thursday June 1 to Howe's Grove near Belpre. The Sabbath and public schools of Athens county are especially invited to participate. Half-fare M. and C. Road rates are arranged.
James D. Brown sold property opposite the Messenger Office to David Dyson for 3200 dollars and the adjoining hardware store to E. R. Lash for 4200 dollars. Judge Knowles disposed of divorces for Matilda Six vs William Six, Benjamin Yingling vs Ellen Yingling, and Elizabeth Gibson vs William Gibson, all of Nelsonville. A bouquet was bestowed by Charles F. Schneider of the Ohio Central Asylum for the Insane. Baptists postponed public immersions due to high water on the Hocking. rescheduled for next Sunday at 2 PM.
A local informant reports eight Nelsonville saloons closed under the Pond law early last week with more to follow though a limited supply of alcohol remained accessible in the town.
A.J. Frame visits Toledo on official business, returning Saturday. Mrs Sadie Knolten of Athens county visits daughter-in-law Mrs Hubiah Lee. Mrs James Ralston of Pomeroy visits Athens with Mrs Parker Rigg. Mr and Mrs John Davis of Canal Winchester visit Athens last week. Miss Mary Wilson of Atlanta, a guest of Mr and Mrs Jas D Brown, recovers from illness. Miss Sophia Meisenhelder returns from Athens after a brief visit with Miss Julia Kehl and Mrs Wm Udick. Capt St Allen seen on streets on business with the court. Miss Hattie Jaynes of Sedalia returns to Weslean Female College Cincinnati to graduate this summer. Dr Eber C DeSteigner returns from England, appears well. Governor Foster pardons John Stafford from the penitentiary for manslaughter. earlier linked to Laferty case with Allman and Cush. Prosecutor Tompkins and Judge Knowles noted in pardon.
The Marietta District M E Ministers Association met at the M IX Church on Monday evening and adjourned yesterday morning. Circumstances kept us from full attendance but reports indicate the addresses essays and discussions were satisfactory to auditors and participants. The next meeting will begin at Coolville on the 10th of next month.
The article notes Bartletts yard famed for floral surroundings as a noted craftsman who tended the garden has died since lastSpring. It reports the death of Mrs. Sheridan four miles south of Canaanville from dropsy after long illness and mentions her kinship to Mr. Thomas Walsh.
Members of Columbus Golden Post G. A. R. will assemble at headquarters on Sunday morning prior to Decoration Day and attend services at the M. E. Church where Rev. D. S. Hutsinpiller will deliver the discourse.
It is noted that the sun eclipse next Wednesday will not be visible here. Yet a total eclipse visible in this area is expected in the latter part of May 1900, offering a spectacle to look forward to with patience.
The improved pattern rifles ordered by the local G A R for the firing squad in the decoration ceremonies arrived at the end of the week and are highly admired by connoisseurs.
At the April meeting of the Directors of the First National Bank of Athens Maj. J. M. Welch was elected Vice President to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of E. H. Moore.
Alexander Whitingtes of Columbia township Meigs county wed Mixes Mary Ane Maston of Water Kee township Athens county in a horseback ceremony led by Justice Henry Logan. The couple and the officiant rode from an arranged starting point at six and met the bridal party to exchange vows mid ride, all parties mounted during the ceremony in Alexander township.
Residents await improvements at Athens City Hall to provide permanent post office space on the lower floor. Plan to convert part of the hall will be adopted, and the post office moved to new quarters. Also announced is George H. Adams Humpty Dumpty troupe visiting Athens on Monday evening May 1st with strong local reviews from Peru Illinois and praise for the gymnasts dogs and performers.
The Marietta and Cincinnati R implies half price round tickets from all stations May 15 to 19 for the May Musical Festival in Cincinnati. Music lovers statewide journey to Cincinnati as crowds grow and the M C road offers unusually low rates for these events amid a most attractive programme.
Dr H C Rutter superintendent of the Ohio Central Asylum for the Insane will sail on the 27th of the month for Europe. He plans a five month visit in England and on the Continent to study the management of mental hospitals in several countries.
The Fagan farm home about a mile and a half east of Athens is nearing completion and ready for plastering. J. E. Weidman holds the contract with Lon McGill doing the carpentry. When finished it will be a premier rural residence in the county.
Yesterday H. D. Mirick and family moved into the late purchase once owned by Hon. and Mrs. E. H. Moore. The Athens property is described as highly eligible and attractive with agreeable surroundings. The note also cautions Coolville readers about the Pond law restricting drug stores from selling liquor without a physician prescription and tax. It highlights Ezra Walker's new advertisements and central business location near the Messenger office.
The Nelsonville News credits C. D. Butt of Nelsonville with catching a sun fish in the Hocking River weighing several ounces over four pounds. The report speculates the sunfish could be a cat fish upon inspection.
The report states that the Pennsylvania emissaries failure to persuade Hocking Valley miners to strike has also prompted Northeastern Ohio miners to abandon a planned walkout.
Ohio University students and public school pupils await Commencement week with eager anticipation. Mrs John Cornell had been seriously ill last week and her condition has since improved after medical care and hopeful support from friends.
A prominent eastern farmer recommends smoking seed corn in the smoke house before planting to prevent rot and insect damage. He reports that smoked corn sprouts reliably with no need to replant, based on years of testing. Last year unsmoked corn failed in a field, forcing extensive replanting.
The M and C railroad half fare policy coupled with the Cincinnati May Festival’s appeal is expected to draw more visitors from this state section. The small pox situation in Cincinnati should not deter vaccinated attendees, while unvaccinated residents should heed that disease-prevalent areas are limited to districts with few tourists and near principal hotels.
The excavation is completed for a cottage residence to be built this season for Mr. Thomas H. Sheldon on east Union street near the northern corner of Main. Nearby, the residence of Mr. Henry OBrienness, under construction to the east, will accompany the improvements adding to this part of Athens.
Master Harry Selby celebrated his twelfth birthday with friends last Thursday evening. Guests received handsome presents and refreshments were served before the children left happy with the party. Chas Logan and Arthur Bowie of the Republican office plan a new paper in Logan named the Valley Tribune to debut June 1. We wish them success in their venture.
At the May 30 1882 meeting of Columbus Golden Post 9 Department of G A R Athens Ohio the adjutant was ordered to engross the resolution it thanks U S Senator Daniel W Vorhes Indiana for his speech in the Senate against repealing arrears of the Pension Bill.
Shade O reports weights of several ewes bought from Sherbine and Williamson of Middlebury Vermont and a buck from K. E. Hiatt. The mail note promises more figures and details on wool crops referenced in Epston Messenger.
The Messenger reports the death of John G. Miers of York township due to injuries described last week. A Columbus decoration day notice invites discharged soldiers to join Grand Army of the Republic. Golden Post No. 5 to muster recruits May 30 at 1 a.m. R A Constable signs as Post Commander with adjutant J L Prokerina listed.
On May 30 the Grand Army of the Republic will honor the dead with services at silent camping-ground memorials. The GAR takes charge of Decoration Day events and invites ex-soldiers near areas without posts to contact Comrade Frank Towsley, District Mustering Officer, Athens Ohio, for organization details.
Athens County Republican Central Committee will meet in Athens on Friday May 7 to select delegates to the State Convention and to transact other business as needed. D W Cornell serves as chairman and W I Scorr as secretary.
Laird Josten & Co. promote the Brown wagon as the best farm wagon with five sizes. Visit their carriage factory on East State Street in Athens Ohio to view the models and read the illustrated circular. Testimonials claim wide national satisfaction and superior construction.
Choice Straberrien. Fresh straberries daily received and for sale by the basket or dish at Ed C. Berry's City Confectionery and Restaurant.
Dana and Kaler advertise a superior quality spring clothing line with refined manufacture and material, offered at low prices.
Athens patrons declare the shop offers superior footwear at lower prices than any competing store. The long established trade center guarantees wear quality for every description of footwear sold.
Profuse lithographic business cards issued by Dr J C Ayer & Co of Lowell Massachusetts. Readers can obtain a gratis package by sending address with stamped return to the firm.
More choice custom-made boots in shape and make have never been produced than are currently turned out of the manufacturing department of Peter Kern's Bazaar. The article highlights variety and craftsmanship behind the shop's boot production.
On Sunday May 7th 182, Dr and Mrs Ebert Dettelguer welcomed a daughter in the birth note.
Fragmentary notice appears to announce a marriage with names such as Alexander, John Helwig, and Phillips. Text is unclear but indicates a nuptial event or related social notice in a historical newspaper image. No exact dates or venues readable.
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