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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1877
Page
5
Weather favorable for harvest and casual news from Athens includes Mrs. B. A. Marsh visiting Philadelphia friends, Weir and Nourse to lead union services, local sausage praised, a Kilvert barn addition, and plans for a December Knights of Pythias event with Homer D. Cope. налог
The county board applauds the sturdy repairs under Joseph Herrold at Herrold’s Mill and Margrets Creek bridging dangers. A rural visitor boasts he is a Monday Creek fighter, then loses a fist fight with an Athens lad. Major Davis starts adjusting the Old Line road toward the M and S narrow gauge. Citizens plan a Pomeroy to Marietta link and knit goods for a Masonic Fair.
An apparent fratricide occurred at a stone quarry four miles west of Albany when William McWhorter fatally shot his brother Dr. J. D. McWhorter after a heated quarrel. The victim previously faced counterfeiting and arson accusations, was acquitted, and the killer remained at large as reporters promise full details in the next issue. The report also warns readers about dangerous gas buildup from coal fires as cold weather increases home use.
Local merchants urge bold holiday advertising as a sure path to larger sales while dull weather slows activity. The Masonic building project advances under contractor George Towsley despite recent rain and mud. Paramathia Lodge No. 25 officers are elected for the year, with H. M. Lash as W.M. and Joel Moe as Tyler. Willow ware for the upcoming Masonic Fair is displayed at M. Selig & Co. awaiting visitors.
The Revenue Collector's office for this district will occupy the room over the First National Bank in Marietta, with the move scheduled for this week.
Dear Sir please allow me space to thank friends for the abundant collection at the Parsonage last Tuesday evening. The surprise event delighted a stormy but happy crowd with cheerful faces and voices. J W Johnson repairs on late Elmer Rowell residence. now owns Rowell farm. Stewart and Big Run rail meetings push Big Mine Federal Creek Shawnee railroad. Recent rains restore water supply after a dry spell. Federal Creek mills run at full blast for first time in four months.
An Athens area page features Ohio Farmers Insurance Agency in Belpre with territory in Athens county and solicitors listed. The page also markets Zenner and Co clothing and boot stock, holiday goods, millinery, and jewelry from local shops, highlighting low prices, shipments, and seasonal offerings with multiple shop names and promotions.
Worthy of Notice notes the Lightning Plaiter as a time saving device for kilts, knives, and double box plaiting, claiming four fifths less plaiting time and one fourth material. Pickering & Son advertise as Athens sole agents opposite the Messenger office, price 75 cents. Ezra Walker offers boot and shoe repairs.
Lewis C. Baird of Hillsboro Ohio died in Philadelphia on November 17 aged years after a prolonged illness following an injury from a cider press mishap. Born October 1855 in Hillsboro, he recovered mobility with crutches, ran a Columbus telegraph office, and later worked at a Philadelphia surgical institute. Funeral at M E Church in Athens conducted by President W H Scott. Thanks expressed to Dr W P Johnson for medical care.
Ralph A Cook infant son of Harley A and Crissy J Cook died in Rome township Athens county Ohio November 22 1877 from congestion of the bowels He was 5 months 28 days old The death is a sad bereavement to his parents and relatives with faith in reunion as comfort CHAS Doan
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