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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1877
Page
5
Albany hosts the Musical Convention this week. The MESSENGER notes society news and local happenings from Athens Meigs and surrounding areas including saloon war effects wheat prospects and gatherings at the Presbyterian Church. Local court and coal trade activity are reported along with travelers and notable residents during a busy period.
The piece notes a widening observance of decorating graves to honor Union fallen, with local inability to participate offset by national participation next Wednesday. It also reports on J S Fowler’s work for the Athens County Children’s Home, ongoing canvassing of Athens and Trimble townships, and bids for Athens Hospital for the Insane meat and coal contracts. Col A D Jaynes and his family arrive in Athens, plan visits east before returning.
The Warren barn near Stewart, recently destroyed by fire, was among the county’s most valuable properties worth about $5,000. It housed a five-year-old span of fast, enduring horses renowned among horse fans.
The article notes Capt. A. H. Crippen selling his residence and part of his property to Mrs. Brown of Ohio and building a new neat residence. Doors, sash, blinds and moulding arrived at Sanford on Saturday as part of the construction materials.
Edward L. Levering drowned in the Canal near Nelsonville last week. The body lay in the water for days before discovery. Levering suffered fits, and it is thought he was struck by a seizure while crossing a lock, then fell into the canal.
Hot weather brings sudden and numerous appearance of potato bug in the township. Several extensive patches are noted as exceptionally free from the pest, including one belonging to Mr. J.S. Higgins.
Mr T L Noble and Mr Cunningham organized recent temperance meetings in this place. He received a telegram on Tuesday announcing the death of one of his children from scarlet fever.
Manager Havlin brings the star Marian Mordaunt to Athens with a strong stock company for a summer tour opening in Chillicothe. The Cincinnati Enquirer lauds the group led by Havlin and lists Mackay Price Healey Craven Vance Thompson Bancroft Broadwell Hicks and others. Repertoire includes Mechanic's Daughter Our Girl Hearts are Trumps and a temperance piece.
Walter Linsey about 33 who had worked five weeks for Cephas Carpenter drowned while bathing in the Hocking near Herrold’s Woolen Factory. He went under suddenly, perhaps unable to swim or due to cramps. two witnesses, a son and another youth, raised the alarm. The body was recovered after effort and buried next day after an inquest. Linsey claimed Philadelphia as home, with prior time in New Orleans seeking work as a bricklayer. he was described as steady and industrious during his stay with Carpenter.
Valuable coal and mineral lands are offered at public sale by the county sheriff on June 23. The properties lie within Nelsonville city limits, bordered on the north by L. D. Poston heirs lands and on the south by T. Longstreth coal lands. The tract is praised for rich coal and iron ore deposits and ideal for manufacturing.
The Murphy Movement in Athens has been a grand success with meetings organized by Messrs. Cunningham and Noble closing on Sunday. Major Townsend addressed the gathering praising the movement and its achievements. The local group will continue meetings with details to be announced.
A Saturday mass meeting at the college campus drew a respectable crowd and enthusiastic response. Speakers Cunningham Beach and Jones delivered impressive speeches noted for attentive listening and overall success.
The Gazette reports over three hundred signers from Nelsonville and surrounding territory as a result of the two initial Murphy meetings reflecting a widespread temperance movement in the area.
Miss Lizzie Snyder of Shade married John W. Abbott of Athens on May 19 1877 at 4 o clock. Rev Abernethy performed the ceremony and a sumptuous supper followed. Garden items describe Shade Creek area, its stores, trades, school term start, and local deaths including Dennis McNeil of Carthage Township.
A Saturday game between the Infants and the Leatherwoods started on time with strong interest from both sides. The Infants were defeated 27 to 14 after five runs in the first six innings, following a prior victory over the Leatherwoods by 30 to ?. the margin shows Leatherwoods dominance in the rematch.
Four pounds of butter were recently made from six gallons of milk from an Alderney cow owned by Hon. E. H. Moore of Athens. The animal is kept by Wm. Schallis Esq. of Lee, who supplied the statement. Miss Mary L. Kerr killed two nine foot four inch black snakes with a small stick. Dr. Wm. Townsend and wife went to Columbus to present his long standing stomach illness before surgeons. a tumor prompts possible operation.
EpitoR Messenger reports a new iron ore vein eight feet thick found on Clint Poston's land near Nelsonville, exciting capitalists and causing town fever as the vein promises vast wealth and mineral potential.
In Bria Run Ohio May 10 1877 a reader warns that a man selling a brightener for silverware brass and copper is a fraud. The reporter says spoons were ruined after use and neighbors were affected. The letter urges publishing to prevent others from being cheated.
Mr Lewis Griswold and Miss Susan Conkey married on Tuesday evening 15th inst by Rev R C Harper. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ingham Herron on Sunday 13th inst. Dr Harper is slowly recovering after illness. Mr Alex Swaim formerly of this village died of consumption at Bourbonville Ross county on Thursday. VISTA.
Mr J Y Carr and family extend heartfelt thanks to Messrs Allen Harper and Sheldon for their interest in their late endeavors and to all others who have shown generosity. Respectfully J Y Carr Athens May 28 1877.
Mr J S Fowler reports a canvass in Trimble township for the proposed Children’s Home of Athens county with numerous donors. Gifts listed include Sk H Watkins 20, multiple others at 10 and 5 dollars, plus small contributions and a Dover township adenda totaling 370.25 and 10.50 respectively.
James M. Harper et al filed a civil action against Charlies A Harper and multiple defendants. The case seeks relief in a matter likely involving property or financial disputes, with parties named and served. Proceedings and docket details are to be updated in court records.
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