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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1875
Page
5
The Athens area reports on the Miers murder trial concluding with a manslaughter verdict and a one year penitentiary sentence. Also covered are railroad bids for an iron bridge, local improvements, fires, thefts, spring weather, and upcoming Columbus excursion details.
Mr S A De La, agent for D H Baldwin Co of Cincinnati, visited Athens this week to showcase Decker Brothers pianos and other reputable instruments, all warranted for five years. His Marietta post office address is listed.
William H. Potter will begin removing the current grocery building and the corner building now a grocery of J F Wilks to make way for a substantial two story brick structure. During construction Potter will operate from the Atkinson Block room used by S G Wright for musical instruments sales.
Weather has been highly variable since the last issue. After the first real summery days Saturday and Sunday, a Sunday night shower possibly a thunder storm occurred, followed by pleasant conditions on Monday and Tuesday and a further drop in temperature by Wednesday morning.
A Wednesday afternoon blaze damaged the Photo graph Rooms of Mr. Graham above Roach and Son, with extensive progress checked before severe damage. Loss includes card stock, chemicals, and other business items valued around 40 to 50 dollars. Cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Judge John H. Keith aged 70 of Chillicothe died in the city last Wednesday. He graduated from Ohio University with high honors and later served many years as a trustee of the institution. He will be remembered by some of the oldest citizens.
A local young business man who urged citizens to "write piece" in censure of patronizing non home trade has moved away from Athens to pursue courting, showing inconsistency in his stance.
Arrange to travel from Athens and other points to attend the Grand Fireman's parade in Columbus on Saturday the 22d inst, coordinating departure times and routes for a coordinated march.
The article notes a new United Brethren church on Willow Creek, with Rev. E. Warner of Parkersburg in West Virginia to officiate at the dedication on the last Sabbath of the month. A debt around $200 remains, likely to be cleared by then.
The Congregationalist church in Coolville has secured Rev Mr Brown formerly of Sedalia Missouri for the coming year. If his sermon last Sabbath morning is a sample, residents hope for many more talks. Brown and his wife and daughter will be warmly welcomed, and citizens are urged to show hospitality. Local repairs continue as the town preserves its neat villa image. George Yagala plans a dwelling above the Seminary to enhance Main Street. The depot road will be rebuilt this winter, turning it into a pleasant ride. Supervisor A S Tidd aims to fix the road rather than lose weight in the process. GRANDMA GOSSIP.
A widow in Athens thanks residents and officials for support during and after the trial of Bunyan Myers. She commends Judge Cartwright and the jury, praises the defense counsel, notes kindnesses shown by Sheriff Warren and Warren House staff, and urges sympathy for “J. N.” with dates in June for poetic events in Athens Marshfield and Coolville.
An 5 ft 6 in tall, 150 lb young man is reported missing with a description of his attire and features. The notice, offering a reward, lists various clothing items and warns of high prices due to milk costs, inviting readers to view Ballard's new advertisement for further particulars.
John F. Lyons announces readiness to take orders for house painting sanding and paper hanging at his State Street residence or via the post office. Ice Cream and Soda Water of prime quality available by order during the season at Mrs K K Goldens Confectionery South Court Street.
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