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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1875
Page
5
The Messenger notes its leading position in Athens county and reports on local commerce weather and events. Items include auctions in Columbus and Athens assets, railroad progress on the Federal Creek Valley line, church and school activities, crop conditions oak garden pests and early market activity.
At the depot squads of vagrants are daily driven from freight cars where they rode northward, then released. Squire Golden confronted two such migratory men Monday morning, giving them little time to relocate. A local stock dealer notes a shift in county residents views on a new courthouse over the past six months. Commissioners are asked to take note.
Isaac Brown was arrested Monday night under a warrant charging connection with the robbery of his father. Charles Brown, elsewhere referred to, posted bail of 500 dollars for his appearance before Esquire Constable on Monday next to answer.
Mr. David Bean father of Dr. E. M. Bean of Pleasanton died at his home Friday and was buried Saturday. He was about 84 and had been housebound for years due to age. The piece also notes an almost fatal accidental pistol shot in Athens on Sunday, warning against carrying pistols in this country.
The late law provides that county commissioners in counties with populations not exceeding Athens may receive three dollars per day for official service, with a maximum of eight sessions per year whether regular or special.
The week’s Graham pictures include a striking portrait of the female teaching staff of the public schools led by Superintendent Goodspeed. Reports say work will start next week on the Atlantic and Lake Erie railroad segment from Pomeroy to Athens boosting business in those areas.
A large Rev J M Nourse Church gathering marked the tenth anniversary of his marriage at the Parsonage last Tuesday evening the 18th. The event featured a baby baptism James Francis, numerous gifts including tin ware water cooler a chamber set and a minnow pail, and a playful display of tin cup strings and nutmeg graters from the church members.
After the Firemen’s Parade in Columbus on Saturday afternoon a grand dramatic entertainment will be held at the Opera House for excursionists from Athens and other points. The Colleen Bawn will be performed, promising an engaging show. Tickets 25 cents available on the excursion train for the gala day trip.
The list names grand jurors Peter M. Parsons Carthage George W. Devore J. C. Frost York George Tippie S. L. Mathews Alexander J. H. Campbell Trimble D. M. Carlton Hugh Meighen William Shaffer Lodi A. W. Glazier George S. Andeson E. H. Brawley Ames Camp Wingett Lee George Jorden Canaan C. E. Dinsmore Troy Petit jurors Z. W. Hoskinson J. B. Phillips Canaan E. Hewett Waterloo R. S. Dent Clement Hooper Alexander David Williams Athens E. W. Alderman J. H. Jones Trimble Robert Bean Vincent Caldwell Rome Jas. Dew York Simeon Buck Carthage.
The suburb of Athens known as Goosetown is rapidly developing into one of the town’s most attractive sections. Local residents' enterprise and taste are highlighted as they attract those planning new homes in the area.
Mr Henry Wright of Amestown has moved to this village and occupies the former Col Young property on Congress street. He and his brothers plan soon to erect several buildings on the lot and have purchased it to subdivide.
A force of operators has worked a week or more laying a new telegraph line from this point toward Pomeroy following the Atlantic and Lake Erie railroad survey. At Pomeroy end begin work this week. The text notes marriage of J B Clayton and Florence C Sloan at South Salem Ross county this morning with attendance from several Athenians and warm congratulations to the couple.
The season’s first strawberries arrived in Athens and appeared at Mrs. K. K. Golden's Confectionery on Tuesday.
The council met in regular session at the mayor's office with Blackstone Higgins Moore Pickering Scott Mayor and Clerk present. Minutes approved and rent collections totaled 60. Crane Breed & Co. bill 315 for hall heating ordered paid. Street Committee to survey East bridge width 66 feet and plan ditches to drain water. fence repair for old cemetery referred to Mr Higgins. Finance to propose next year’s tax ordinance. Pump repairs on College Street referred to H K Blackstone.
The Supreme Court affirmed the corporate existence of building associations but held they may not take interest on premiums paid for loan precedence. Interest is only due on amounts actually loaned. Fines for non payment of interest are illegal, but a reasonable fine may be charged for non payment of dues, with only one fine per installment. In mortgage foreclosure cases securing dues, interest, premiums and fines may not accumulate beyond the judgment time.
Excursionists heading to Columbus next Saturday are urged to visit Messrs Armstead and Elliott at 95 South High Street to have photographs taken. The text promises witnessing the high progress and refinement of the photographic art exhibited there.
Mr C K Currier of Marietta, long known as a first class cutter and practical tailor, has opened a shop in the room over Morse and Walker's shoe store. He guarantees good fitting, well made, fashionable garments and invites patrons to see his card elsewhere.
The store advertises a wide range of varnishes of standard quality in any quantity at the lowest prices. Donnan and Pickering's Drug Store promotes these supplies to customers seeking varied finish products.
The largest assortment of nations in Athens is offered at the wholesale and retail store of D. Zenner & Co. Country merchants can do better at Zenners in this or any other line of goods than they can in the cities.
Retail dealers are urged to visit the Borman Brothers on South Court Street to take advantage of low jobbing rates on plug tobaccos and stoga cigars. Athens merchants note Brown & Stedman's new store attracts customers seeking fresh groceries. The Athens Messenger promises to increase regular publication. Ohio fire departments will be represented in Columbus parade next Saturday. Mr J M Smiths horses show promising running qualities at Lag Fair Grounds.
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