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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1888
Page
5
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure liquor habit by adding to coffee or tea without the drinker’s knowledge. It asserts the remedy is harmless, effective for moderates and alcoholics, and promises lasting temperance, with address for Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati Illinois.
The column reports on Memorial Day speakers General Grosvenor and Maj. L M Jewett, local gains like the Nelsonville sewer extension and Athens street bonds, and civic items from pensions for John Woodyard to a council rent increase for the post office. It notes weather, visits, and ongoing town improvements as well.
Rev. F. B. Hornbrooke of Newton Massachusetts and a University graduate will lecture to Athens students and citizens in the college chapel next Thursday evening May 24 on Browning. The speaker is described as a man of commanding literary ability and if the audience is commensurate the chapel will be crowded.
The Florence Alabama Wave announces a lengthy interview with General W. D. Hamilton to appear in the upcoming Messenger edition. The editors describe the piece as of public interest and plan its publication in next week’s issue.
The return game at Nelsonville last Friday afternoon ended 32 to 3 in favor of Athens, mirroring a prior loss for Nelsonville in the Athens matchups and marking a disastrous result for the Nejeivillians.
Mrs Cephas Carpenter who was recently summoned to Hot Springs Arkansas by the illness of her step daughter Mrs Mary Cameron of Saginaw Michigan accompanied her on the return to the latter city and will reside there until the illness proves fatal.
The authorized legal bounty sets ten cents per dozen sparrow heads and requires at least 25 heads to be presented at one time. Township clerks are the proper officials to handle the matter.
Ralph, nine, son of Mr and Mrs Henry O Biennes, has suffered a painful injury over the past week. A report claiming he faced lockjaw is denied by his physician Dr Geo W Blakeley.
The Ohio State Journal notes Happy Hollow in the Hocking valley coal fields has hosted violent affrays, marking the location as notorious and misnamed given its history of bloodshed.
The grounds in front of the Children's Home near Athens have been attractively improved with numerous shade trees planted. Further details will be reported after the next visit to the site.
A small unornamental shack adjacent to the Messenger building, long used as a dispensary for peanuts cigars crab cider and similar items, was ordered removed by the town Council yesterday.
Report notes a rare long eel caught in the Hocking River as a result of a planted stock introduced about two years ago by townsmen Messrs Clay McLean and William Lowry.
The persistently cloudy Tuesday night prevented a killing frost as the day’s low temperature had sparked wide concern. Local observers noted fears of frost but conditions stayed mild despite cold early hours.
Mrs. M. C. Scott of Albany stayed Monday night with Mr and Mrs Henry Logan in this county while en route to Minneapolis Minnesota where she will live with two of her sons who reside there.
Mr Wm B Foster of this place lost a valuable bus horse last Friday after a fellow horse kicked it breaking a fore leg and the animal had to be killed. Mr Chas Morris is slowly recovering from a painful rheumatic illness. Street Commissioner Carl Davis is praised for prudent conduct in his official duties.
Mre Elva Armstrong matron of the Children's Home is reported convalescent after a thigh fracture suffered about three weeks ago. The notice appears in the Missinorn.
Readers are invited to an entertainment program at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening. Participants promise wholesome amusement and a satisfying experience for all attendees.
The Coolville Milling Co led by Jas A Palmer J T Morrison J E Hartnell and J D West touts its top brand Gladstone flour. Modern roller process enables a superior article praised by housewives and demanded by trade. The notice urges trial orders from those using other brands.
The Grand Jury for the current term examined about ninety to a hundred witnesses and returned indictments. Names listed include Daniel Bottomly for liquor violations near the Asylum, Edward and Henry Stewart for larceny, Edward Lomack for assault, Clark Patterson for selling to a minor, Charles Laughlin for assault and battery, and Theodore Hildare for slander of a female. The Phi Delta Theta chapter held a social at Berry's parlors with toasts led by Dr. F. Blake and featured Emmett Tompkins performing a parody of The Boy Stood on The Burning Deck.
The Athens County Prohibition Convention will meet in Stewart's Hall here next Saturday. Despite stronger temperance laws enacted by Republicans across the state and nation, the Prohibitionists are expected to show their usual acrimony toward Republicans at their convention.
The Athens High School graduating class shows keen interest in the June 8 commencement. Members include Lizzie Barton, Harry Cornwell, George Connett, Florence Dean, Addie Fuller, Orinda Foster, Eliza Grim, Lizzie Hackman, Hattie Hines, Charles Hamilton, Carrie Jones, Wesley Lawrence, Mabel Mann, Grace Poston, Belle Rose.
At a Saturday meeting of the Athens County Democratic Central Committee delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Dayton were chosen. Hon. Calvin I. Welch George C. Chapman Alex McVicker Thos H Craig and John C Parker will represent Athens County with alternates E R Lash J W Labugh Webb W Poston Jas Osmond and T E Wells.
The Garden of Chas H Minton Eq in Athens is praised as the finest this spring noting heritage from the late Judge Minton. At the Athens town Council meeting on Monday the local option repeal measure was read for the third time and defeated three to three with Meiers Brown Stedman and Weidman voting for repeal.
Mr Sheridan, son of Eiward Sheridan, a well known farmer, has been appointed and posted as route agent of the Hocking Valley. Upon the death of Viet pemdteem he entered bet Moceay.
The text records actions by J P Wetton and a committee regarding a state pest control matter. It notes official steps taken and the roles of involved parties in pursuing the pest control initiative.
The Columbus Golden Post No. 89 announces Decoration Day arrangements with committees for flowers music reception and procession. Memorial sermon by Rev J W Luccock May 27 at M E church. Flowers by May 30 at City Hall and post parade to City Hall and cemeteries. Also notes a Women’s Centennial exhibition featuring textile arts and crafts with prizes. Uncalled letters at Athens post office listed.
The Presbyterian ladies present a Dickens program at City Hall this Thursday May 14 at eight. Readings from Dickens by Miss Donnally Mrs Townsend Mr Charles Barker and others plus tableaux with Major Jewett as Pickwick and Mr Emmett Tompkins Sergeant Buzfutz and Miss Eva Norris Mrs Bardell. Tickets 25 cents, children 15 cents, no reserved seats. Tickets on sale at Hastings.
Last Thursday Esq. Tucker, returning from Halbirt farm, was thrown by a frightened horse when a bucket the Squire carried frightened it. He sustained a serious side injury with feared rib fractures. His son Conrad, riding a colt, was thrown and fractured his leg at the ankle joint.
Prominent physician Dr W A France announced a return engagement at the Warren House in Athens on Friday May 26. The notice touts his diagnostic skill and claims remarkable cures after expert opinions deemed conditions incurable. consultations are free.
Nelson's promotes health corset at 1.10 and navy blue wool suits at 5.00. The store reduces a job lot of TS19 pants to 1 242 pairs. Also selling all kinds of ladies wear and a fine line of misses hats and shoes in Athens.
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